We love dogs here at Readings! We are always delighted whenever a dog walks through our shop doors. If you follow us on Instagram, you're sure to have seen many photos of wagging tails between the shelves!

If you love dogs as much as we do, then this blog is for you! whether you're young or old, whether you read fiction or nonfiction or just want to be closer with your four-legged friend, there's something for every dog lover.

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Join the Readings Ripper Sally Rippin Scavenger Hunt for your chance to win a visit from Sally Rippin to your primary school*! The hunt starts on September 20th.

To join the hunt:

From the 20th of September onwards, head to one of our shops (except Readings Carlton) to pick up a map.

Find the Sally Rippin character picture hidden around the shop.

Once you've found the hidden picture, take your map up to the counter to get your stamp.

Head…

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Rick Riordan is the mastermind behind Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, which in the twenty years since it was first published has been joined by over twenty books set in the same universe. The Riordanverse now contains multiple series, following the adventures of Percy Jackson, the Heroes of Olympus, the Kane siblings, Magnus Chase, Ana Dakkar and Apollo (aka Lester Papadopolous). Riordan intertwines complex characters, captivating plots and Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse mythologies to create worlds I…

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It should be no surprise that the brand new book from Andy Griffiths has topped the charts for August!

Other titles making the list are the first book in a fantastic new graphic-fiction series for junior readers, the latest from the queen of YA mystery, Karen M. McManus and the perfect gift for the new baby in your life. And lastly, the winner's of the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers and for Early Childhood.

The…

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From heartwarming stories about grief or what it takes to be a good friend, to sweet and funny books about new siblings or teeny-tiny fairies – there are lots of beautiful new picture books out now, so we wanted to take a moment to spotlight just some of our new favourites.

The Tiny Gardeners by Kat Macleod

Join the Tiny Gardeners as they grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the upcoming Summer Market. See the long and bumpy beans…

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To help you work out where to start with the Children's Prize shortlist, and figure out which book is the right fit for the young reader in your life, we asked the shortlisted authors:

Who is the ideal reader for your book and/or what do you hope readers take away from it?

Anton Clifford-Motopi, author of To and Fro, says:

'I think To and Fro is ideal for independent readers aged 10 years and over who enjoy reading realistic…

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Celebrate Father's Day with these adorable books, filled with dads that are all uniquely great, in their own way! From emotional picture books about unconditional love, to hilarious chapter books where even catastophe can't keep a good dad down, these books are the perfect addition to any Father's Day celebration.

For a dad who'll go to the ends of the earth for their kids . . .

If You Run Out of Words by Felicita Sala

Seeking reassurance of her…

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The Winners and Honours of the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards have been announced! The awards include categories for picture books, junior, middle grade, and young adult fiction. As well as a winner and two Honour Books in each category, CBCA have also invited young readers to participate and act as Shadow Judges through the Sun Project.

Established in 1946, the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards aim to promote quality literature for young Australians by…

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We are proud to announce the six shortlisted titles for The Readings Children's Prize 2024! The Readings Children’s Prize is presented for the best new contribution to Australian children’s literature from an emerging author.

Our staff judges for the 2024 prize are Dani Solomon (chair of judges, Readings Kids), Athina Clarke (Readings Carlton), Miranda La Fleur (Readings St Kilda), and Kate O’Mara (Readings Hawthorn).

The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright: An Elston-Fright Tale by Reece Carter, illustrated by Simon Howe

The…

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Knocking Taylor Swift (Little People, Big Dreams) from top spot on our bestsellers this month is the lastest book in Anh Do's popular Wolf Girl series, Hide and Seek.

New entries include: ABC Disability, an A to Z of celebrating what makes each of us unique from three-time Paralympian swimmer, medal-winner and disability advocate Sarah Rose; Reckless, the second book in Lauren Roberts' romantasy Powerless trilogy; The Skin I’m In a feisty, funny and poignant YA novel…

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