Reminiscent of enchanting childhood tales like Winnie-the-Pooh, Blinky Bill or Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Hazel’s Treehouse by bestselling author Zanni Louise is a future classic for your bookshelf.

Hazel lives in a treehouse in the Australian bush with her friends: Walter the wombat, who is always cleaning; Tiny the honey possum, who is so small she travels in Hazel’s pocket; Odette the pademelon, who is constantly bouncing; and my favourite, Poky, an echidna who alters colours and shades depending on Hazel’s emotions.

Every chapter is full of adventures, be it wishing for pancakes on Snuggle Up Sunday, learning what to do on Nothing Day, or how to handle what caused Small Pants Friday. We learn alongside Hazel and her friends with Louise’s charming language and Judy Watson’s adorable imagery.

It’s a beautiful addition to any collection and suitable for ages 5+.