1. Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography by Wendy Loggia & Elisa Chavarri (illus.)

2. Winter Turning (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel, Book Seven) by Tui T. Sutherland

3. Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell

4. Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers by Dav Pilkey

5. Bluey: Cricket

6. Artichoke to Zucchini by Alice Oehr

7. Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman

8. Waverider (Amulet, Book 9) by Kazu Kibuishi

9. No Words by Maryam Master

10. If You Could See…

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There's so many wonderful illustrated novels for children right now. With longstanding bestsellers like The Bad Guys, Real Pigeons and Dog Man having become household names over the last ten years, it's no wonder there's now a cornucopia of choice for young readers when it comes to illustrated works. Below, we're recommending graphic novels that we love to share with emerging readers. These volumes are packed with silliness, sensitivity and adventure.

A Friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey

Lonely…

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Today (7 February) is World Read Aloud Day, and as a parent who is one bedtime story away from chucking my four-year-old's favourite book out the window I thought that I would share some of the recent picture book releases that I would happily read four times in a row instead.

Julia Donaldson's Book of Names by Julia Donaldson and Nila Aye (illus.)

As someone with an unusual, oft-mispronounced name Julia Donaldson's Book of Names is a bit of a…

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Lunar New Year is a wonderful celebration of family and good fortune in the coming year. 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon with festivities beginning on 10th February and culminating with the Lantern Festival on 24th February.

Here is a selection of books to celebrate the Lunar New Year and introduce young people to this exciting festival.

Our Family Dragon by Rebecca Lim & Cai Tse (illus.)

I can't wait till the dragon gets here!

It's New Year's…

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Whether returning to school or going to school for the first time there are a range of wonderful books to help your children on their way. From confidence building to making new friends here are some new, as well as staff favourites, to get you started.

The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers (illus.)

The hilarious crayons from the number one New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to go back…

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We've run the reports and crunched the numbers. Here are our 100 bestselling kids & YA books from the past year.

The 169-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton (illus.)

Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy & Lisa Kennedy (illus.)

Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography by Wendy Loggia & Elisa Chavarri (illus.)

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang

Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell

No Words by Maryam Master

Artichoke to Zucchini by Alice…

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This selection of beautiful books – from wildlife bedtime stories and magnificent trees to amazing plants, tigers and a book inspired by David Attenborough's Planet Earth III – are perfect gifts for the earth conscious child.

Secret Stories of Nature: A Field Guide to Uncover Our Planet's Past by Saskia Gwinn & Vasilisa Romanenko (illus.)

This beautifully illustrated field guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared. Readers are invited on a journey…

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From fast-paced adventures to an illustrated history of Songlines, there's something for every young reader within these pages.

Tamarra: A Story of Termites on Gurindji Country by Violet Wadrill, Topsy Dodd Ngarnjal, Leah Leaman, Cecelia Edwards, Cassandra Algy, Felicity Meakins, Briony Barr & Gregory Crocetti

Did you know there are four types of termite poo? Or that a warm paste made from termite mound is used to strengthen a Gurindji baby's body and spirit? Or that spinifex (which termites eat)…

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Graphic novels are a great way to get even the most reluctant of children reading. Here is a collection of standout graphic novels released in 2023 that include fantasy stories about witches, mythical beings, contemporary stories of navigating friendships and new schools, and at least one very cute monster! There's something for every reader aged 8-12.

Nayra and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata

Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There’s the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless…

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We think you will all agree that books are the best kind of gift to give and receive! And there is nothing more special than gifting a picture book to a child in your life. There have been so many incredible picture books published this year in Australia, you'll have trouble only choosing one!

Penguin Oh Penguin by Gladys Milroy & Helen Milroy (illus.)

‘The Penguin song has lasted throughout the generations and has been sung to my children, grandchildren…

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