Books

Age range: 1+Pig tries to make her new socks smelly in this comical board book for emerging readers.When Pig receives a pair of new socks, there is just one problem: They smell too clean! What will Pig do to make her new socks smell better? This comical...

Age range: 1+A hungry monster looks for food, making everyone nervous, via simple rhyming text and bold, colourful illustrations.When a hungry little monster goes looking for food, everyone in her path gets a little nervous. Luckily, she finds her...

Age range: 1+Cat asks Zip to hold his cake, but Zip eats it and is sorry. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.In this story in the "Zip the Robot" series of full colour board books about an overconfident robot, Zip's friend Cat...

Age range: 1+Owl's friends guess what's in his box; with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for young children.Owl has a special surprise for the party, but his friends can't seem to guess what it is. This sweet and silly story has it all...

Age range: 1+Cat wants to fly, so he flaps his arms, jumps up high, and teams up with Bird. Together, they enjoy a flying adventure.Cat wants to fly, so he flaps his arms, jumps up high, and finds he can fly! He teams up with Bird for a flying adventure...

One Pedal at a Time is a heartwarming story full of curiosity, a little self doubt and a sprinkling of bravery. Parker takes us along for the ride as he navigates through the emotions of overcoming the challenges of learning a new skill, showing that...

Embark on a heart-warming journey with 'Be Brave, Lucy', a delightful tale that captivates the bonds of courage and friendship. Join Lucy and her beloved teddy, Daisy, as they explore the wonderful world of kindergarten. Wrapped in...

Chocolate is Squirrel's favourite cake, and he wants to gobble up all the pieces for himself. But his greediness turns his friends against him - and gives him a tummy ache! How can Squirrel fix this problem he's created?

Barnaby is the cabin boy for a crew of infamous and noisy pirates. Poor Barnaby can't even yell from the crow's nest, so the other pirates tease him. One day, while they're celebrating a treasure haul with an extremely loud...

When the humans start composting their food waste, Sam and his rat community go hungry. But Sam has learned to read, and he quickly comes up with a plan for them to become self-sufficient and grow their own food. So, they find seeds, plant a garden, and...

The Ribbit-Ribbit Pond tells the story of a group of Croac-Croac frogs and their arrival at the Ribbit-Ribbit Pond. Concerned about their 'otherness', one Ribbit-Ribbit frog describes how exotic the newcomers are. But after spending...

Crash, a grumpy bear cub, discovers the vital role bees have in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.In I Hate Honey, a grumpy Crash's dislike for rain, breakfast, and honey leads him to confront a hive full of bees. When trying to stop their honey...

Embark on a delightful bedtime journey with Crash the bear as he fearlessly challenges the darkness and searches for the comfort of light. Set in an ominous and strange nocturnal wilderness, Crash learns to overcome his fears and navigate his environment...

Join the adventures of a young bear cub named Crash in this heartwarming tale as he discovers the wonders of the wilderness with his loving mother. Set in a beautiful, yet hazardous natural environment, Crash needs to learn about his surroundings and...

Age range 2+Beginning readers will delight in these five fun stories starring Zip, the world's greatest robot.What happens when an overconfident robot meets a sensible cat? Get ready for wacky mishaps, action packed fun, and a heartwarming friendship!...

Age range 2 to 6Join Cat and friends for five fun adventures perfect for beginning readers.Follow along as Cat meets a monster, plays with a dinosaur and inspires new reading adventures! This early reader collection includes five simple stories told with...

Age range 5+Hugo the penguin has an eye that can see things others can't and uses it to help his friends.Hugo thinks he is a regular penguin until he goes to school, where his classmates call him Hugo the Wicked Eye, and Hugo is lonely. But when he joins...

Age range 5+Norman Blue tries hard to fit in with the flock, in this funny, heartwarming story about having the courage to accept yourself. Norman Blue badly wants to fit in, but he has a secret: he doesn't have a crest like the other cockatoos. He tries...

Age range 2 to 6Join Cat and friends for five fun stories perfect for beginning readers.Follow along as Cat and his friends go fast, slow, up, down and straight into the hearts of the youngest readers everywhere! This early reader collection includes...

Age range 4+Jasper the cat is angry when Elsa the owl comes to live in his barn and hunting ground, until they become allies and friends.Jasper the barn cat loves his hunting ground and territory, the old, abandoned barn at the edge of the forest. When...

Age range 6+To find a lost kite, a boy goes on a fantastical journey in a world of quirky characters in this gorgeous wordless picture book.In this magnificently illustrated wordless picture book, a boy sees a lost kite and goes on a fantastical journey...

Age range 5+The rumble of a lawnmower sends the grass people running in search of a new life where they can truly free!The rumble of Mrs. Smith's lawnmower sends the little grass people in her lawn running in search of a new life without human...

Age range 5+With a magical wind's help, a boy finds the courage to step outside of his comfort zone, have the adventure he has wished for, and help another.Mali wishes to have a real adventure outside the comfort of his home, but he is unsure. With the...

Age range 5+While searching the forest for the perfect home, a weta encounters obstacles and predators.In the bushland, a weta is looking for the perfect hidey hole home. But each time weta finds what seems like the perfect spot, it is occupied by other...

Age range 5+A bear thinks the animals admire his fancy clothes and accessories but doesn't realise his underwear is showing.A debonair bear lazes atop his lair, as the other animals gather around. He thinks they are admiring his fancy clothes and...

It is the coldest day of winter, and most of the animals have gone to bed. But Brown Bear can't fall asleep. He wants to go outside, but he needs a disguise so the cold-loving animals won't recognise and ridicule him. But to look like a...

Age range 5+Ape is a hairdresser giving the jungle animals interesting haircuts in this tale of transformations.Dashing Ape has an eye for design, a knack with scissors, and a desire to transform the coiffure of everyone in the jungle. Thus, he opens Ape...

Age 6 +When he moves to a sheep ranch, a dog must cope with country life and his new unfriendly coworker.When his owner leaves him on a sheep ranch, Sandy the dog must learn how to adjust to country life, including driving sheep and deal with his new...

Age range 6 to 9 Monty Mole must overcome his fear and swallow his pride when some greedy birds invade Wobbly Toad's garden in this cute tale of garden animal friends.Mole on Patrol is a lively story of fun and friendship set in a colourful vegetable...

Age 3+Luke won't play the trumpet Grandpa gave him until he discovers a seed Grandpa sent will only grow when it hears music.Luke the frog is too busy to play the trumpet his grandfather sent him, and when Grandpa sends him a seed, Luke is frustrated...

Age range 5+Six animal friends decide to clean up their jungle home, make musical instruments from the junk, and start an orchestra.When six animal friends see their beautiful jungle home covered in trash, they are all shocked and dismayed. But Monkey...

Age range 3+An informative picture book where readers guess the animal the illustrated toes belong to. Featuring twelve animals and their toes, this picture book invites readers to guess which animal the toes belong to. Accompanied with many animal fun...

Age range 5+Explores the alleged symbiotic relationship between crocodiles and Egyptian plovers in rhyming verse.All the creatures in the River Nile flee when they see the crocodile - all except one, that is. Unafraid, a little bird called a plover...

Age range 5+Pann Panda is going to Australia, and his forest friends help him decide what to pack in this story about thoughtful preparation.One day, Pann the Panda is relaxing and eating his favourite bamboo when he hears some exciting news. He has been...

Age range 3 to 6Left alone when his friends hibernate, Nico the fox makes a friend from snow and befriends a real snow fox in the process.Nico is a little red fox that spends spring, summer and autumn with his three friends, Ava, Olive and Linus. When...

*Shortlisted for the 2021 CBCA Award for New Illustrator*Age range 5+A flying boy and seven bees are chased by fleas, but an unexpected friendship forms.Bryce McFee is an ordinary boy bored with washing the flea-ridden family dog. So, he escapes to his...

Age range 5+Lilly and Billy can't imagine being apart, but when Billy wanders off, Lilly is distraught and must find her way.Lilly and Billy do everything together and can't imagine being apart. But when Billy wanders off, Lilly is left alone,...

Age range 9+Unique, folk-art style illustrations complement this tale of a kind-hearted monster who just wants to be accepted.A misfit wanders from village to village, looking for a place to call home, only to be driven away by terrified villagers. One...

Age range 3 to 6A day in the life of a seemingly hopeless, mistake-making dad, whose children know he is the world's best dad after all.In this light-hearted and cheerful story, three kids recount their funny experiences with the world's most hopeless...

Age range 5 to 9Melvin's relatives are travelling from all over to celebrate the Mice Festival at his home! It's an exciting event for the mice, with much fun and celebration to be had. Gifts are exchanged, and games are played, but Uncle Dom still...

Age range 3 to 6A boy tries to help a hungry polar bear stranded in his island village but needs his grandfather's help to get the bear home.Follow the funny story of a boy who tries to help the unexpected arrival to his small island town. One day, Henry...

Age range 5+A tale of friendship between a girl and her horse and a trip around the world, where the grass isn't always greener.Home is the best place on Earth, but an adventure is equally great. Tamlin is a very lucky horse with a great friend, Ruby...

Age range 5 to 9Entertaining text and dynamic illustrations introduce readers to various sporting events and animal species.Who do you think would win a gold medal in basketball - a team of lions, giraffes or chimpanzees? Who would swim the...

Age range 3 to 6Harriet is a stubborn child, who never says 'please' and hates being asked to do so. Because of her rudeness she misses out on many wonderful things. She decides this isn't fair and goes off to find a place where nobody ever says 'please...

*SHORTLISTED for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2020*Age range 6 to 9Who do you think would win a game of ice hockey between a team of penguins or polar bears? Or perform the most acrobatic tricks on a snowboard, a whale or a dolphin? Or...

Age range 3 to 7This short, joyful rhyming picture book tells a story of growing up. It depicts the major milestones a young child reaches in the early years of development, such as walking, learning to eat independently, riding a bike, beginning to...

Age range 5 to 8A beautifully illustrated story of a mother bird protecting her young.Mother Fantail dreams of raising a happy family, and carefully prepares her nest, while Rat sniffs around for dinner. What will happen when their paths cross? A...