Books

From 'Dinky the Dingo' to 'Finding My Way Home,' Jane Christophersen presents an engaging collection of short stories for young readers. Jane reveals the wonders of daily life in the bush and includes messages about caring for the environment and...

A unique babies board book developed in conjunction with libraries as a literacy tool to encourage parents to read to babies from a young age. Rich with vibrant colours of the landscape, Australian Babies celebrates Australias multicultural community.

Age 5-7Respected elder Jane Christopherson reveals through the eyes of her granddaughter, Tarrah, the beauty of life in Kakadu and the significance of the changing seasons.  Through the eyes of her granddaughter, Tarrah, respected Bunitj Elder,...

Meet Zed, Zoro, Eliza and Boo, a spirited gang of monitor lizards who learn the meaning of cooperation and teamwork when they have to work together to escape a raging flood that is threatening their home.

The Cowboy Frog is a Magabala favourite, back by popular demand. It follows the adventures of a cocky, heroic frog who becomes the legend of Noonkanbah Crossing. During his adventures he catches snakes, goannas andbarramundi, fights crocodiles and then...

Reflects Australia's rich multicultural society and shows toddlers doing all the things that toddlers do: playing, dancing, eating and more. Each page is brightly coloured with funky Aussie images and just for fun there is a mirror incorporated into the...

A Home for Bilby is an engaging picture book that takes children on a journey through the Australian outback and the habitats of the animals that live there. Join Kangaroo, Emu, Platypus, Wombat and Koala as they find a home for their new friend Bilby. A...

Tjarany Roughtail contains eight dreamtime stories, all significant to the history of the Kukatja people of Western Australia's remote Kimberley Region. Each story is complemented by beautiful artworks painted by Aboriginal artist Lucille Gill that...

This is the autobiography of Ambrose Mungala Chalarimeri, a Kwini man from the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. Ambrose speaks out honestly, without malice or accusation, on a number of subjects including the appropriation of rock art, the...

Age range 12 to 17Autobiographical study by a celebrated Aboriginal poet and playwright, who writes of his boyhood in the south-west of Western Australia during the depression years of the 1920s and 30s. Written with humour and compassion, this book...

Dive into the story of the Argonaut Queen and the woman who studied them, Jeanne Villepreux-Power.Dive into the oceans and into the depths of history with the Argonaut Queen, an expertly-told story that weaves together the marine science of these...

A joyous celebration of life's journey and the joys and sorrows of growing up, beautifully told through the metaphor of a tiny tree who longs to be bigger.In this moving tale of friendship, nature and the cycle of life, a little seedling longs...

When Biscuits the sheep is sheared, his best friend sets out to cheer him up.Jack shares a strong bond with his family and best friend Biscuits the sheep, so when Biscuits is sheared, Jack wants to make sure that he feels warm and happy. After learning...

Bud is just a small blossom that no bug wants to dance with. 'Bee' patient Bud your beau will come. Bud is just a tiny flower in Grandpa's garden that few people see and no insects want to dance with. That is, until after a...

Tired of his house, Frederic the mouse sets out to find another but learns that there is no place like home.Bored of living in a hole in the floor, Frederic the mouse decides that it is time to move out and find a new house. There are many options to...

When Murtle the Turtle becomes trapped in plastic, Zelda the magic ladybug and her friends are there to save the day.Follow Poppy and Enviro Joe as they work together with Zelda, the magic ladybug, to protect the environment. When Zelda's glowing wings...

Straying into the bush brings on an encounter with all sorts of creepy crawlies...and some even less friendly critters!Playing on rhyme and sound, A Butterfly Fluttered by My Eye explores the perils of the Australian bush through the perspective of an...

Oat and Barley build a kite but when they go to fly it, the blustery wind takes Oat with it.On a blustery day, Oat and Barley decide to fly a kite. Though Barley worries it's a bit too windy for kite flying, Oat is enthusiastic and takes the...

Cowboy Cam and his cousin Poppy are in need of some wild west attire to complete their outfit, and luckily they know just where to find some. But after filching Grandad's hat and Grandma's boots, a deathly silence falls, and the pair of...

Roly and Mum must find a new home where seagrass still grows abundant, but the journey promises to be perilous.A peaceful bay once brimmed with dugongs, but now it's only Roly and his Mum. Pollution has killed all the food, and everyone else has moved...

Grandma is coming to play, and Mollie can't wait. What might they get up to?Grandma is coming to play, and Mollie is SO excited. What will they do together? Play at the park? Visit the zoo? Or maybe they'll just hang around at home...

The Tumbleys are a very clumsy family. Mr Tumbley tumbles over big things. Mrs Tumbley tumbles over small things. And the Tumbley children all tumble over each other. There is far too much tumbling something must be done! And a group of chickens have...

Fred the mouse dreams to fly, up, up and over the world. But when he floats up out of bed, rain and hail fall on his head! Not liking the turn his adventure has taken, Fred dreams of being warm in bed instead. Dynamic illustrations carry us and Fred...

Poppy's anxiety monster is making her miserable until one day she realises her monster might just be frightened too.Poppy's very brave, but often she gets scared and needs to hold someone's hand. That's when she knows her monster is around. She has all...

Urchins are eating Speedy's home, so he sets off with his eggs to find a safe place for them to hatch.Speedy the weedy seadragon spends his days posing for divers in his seafloor home until a new current sweeps in invasive urchins! Carrying his eggs on...

Giselle doesn't like her height. Though covering it up with clothes doesn't work, a helpful sight might...Unhappy with her height, Giselle the Giraffe decides to change her style to hide her major flaw. But the hats don't work, the rings are too small,...

When Annie leaves the door open, a hungry chicken and her dog best friend cause chaos inside the house.Two things rule Mini Moe's roost-food and fun. And today, like every day, Mini Moe is starving hungry and ready to play with her dog friend,...

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...