Books

Mia Morgan lives on a farm. She is shy and anxious about making new friends when school starts back. On day one, she is teased when her favourite goat follows her to the school bus. But then Ms Arthur enters her life and Mia, and her classmates, learn...

Fully updated and field checked by the Range Rover Club of Victoria, with 5 new treks, this fifth edition of 4WD Treks Close to Melbourne will take you on 25 of the best 4WD adventures within a couple of hours drive of the city. Whether you are looking...

A little girl makes a birthday wish – she wants to be a maths whiz. And when she counts, compares and measures at her birthday party, she realises wishes just might come true! A delightful book about discovering the joy of maths in everyday situations...

Bill and Beryl Buffalo celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a dress-up ball, and all the animals in the Top End come to the party. But where is Tanya Turtle? Readers of this joyful rhyming picture book will have lots of fun discovering all the...

A little girl makes a birthday wish – she wants to be a maths whiz. And when she counts, compares and measures at her birthday party, she realises wishes just might come true! A delightful book about discovering the joy of maths in everyday situations...

When Herbie finds the beach covered in rubbish, he attempts to clean it up. But the job is too big for one little hermit crab, so he must gather the other sea creatures to help. A fun picture book to get all critters talking about environmental change.

Spruddy the space slug is stuck on a little moon and wants to find her family, but when she meets a kind robot who is determined to get her home, Spruddy discovers that true friends can become family too. The second magical galactic adventure by Joel...

When Herbie finds the beach covered in rubbish, he attempts to clean it up. But the job is too big for one little hermit crab, so he must gather the other sea creatures to help. A fun picture book to get all critters talking about environmental change.

The Family for Me is a joyful celebration of the many shapes and sizes a family can take. From big, bustling gatherings to quiet, cosy moments, this heartwarming rhyme reminds us that the perfect family is the one that loves you just as you are.

Grandma Gogo is a book about values. It is about a grandma called Gogo who connects with her grandchildren by writing them a series of letters, to reinforce the positives of life. Gogo writes to them about awesome, colourful values like; being kind,...

Koala has always dreamed big. When her hard work and dedication pay off and she graduates as Koalanaut, she becomes leader of the space agency team studying Earth’s weather patterns and oceans. Alongside her Animalnaut friends, Koalanaut is chosen to...

A delightful picture book with wonderfully appealing pictures illustrating each letter of the alphabet. In keeping with the first book in the Grandma Gogo series, each positive word encourages children to be kind and caring.

In The Friendship Party, author Bernie Hayne invites young readers on a joyful journey that celebrates connection, kindness, and the courage to care. With heartfelt words and stunning illustrations, this uplifting picture book is the perfect conversation...

When I want to be a jockey, Dad becomes a GIANT horse! A heartwarming journey of companionship as Maomao engages in fun role play with her father. Through a seamless blend of real-life scenes and imaginative adventures, this book not only captures the...

Miss O is a new teacher at the small school on the hill. At first, the children are not quite sure what to expect, but they soon discover that Miss O sees the world in a truly special way. Through a marvellous adventure, Miss O shows her class how to...

But one little trout was always scared … Shall I shan’t I, or should I beware? Will I won’t I, what should I do? See if one little brown trout can find the courage to find their friends.

Inspired by the rich biodiversity of Papua New Guinea and infused with a deep love for its natural wonders, this book celebrates the beauty, rhythm, and cultural significance of the Birds of Paradise. With lyrical storytelling and fascinating scientific...

Join Banjo and Rusty on a magical journey across Australia—where dreams come alive! Travel through the Outback, splash in the Great Barrier Reef, hop with kangaroos and fly in a helicopter. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers, this book is an...

Queen Bee Kate sets out to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Will she discover the treasure she’s looking for? A beautifully lyrical story that celebrates spring — and shares brilliant facts about bees along the way.

Tilly has been out in the ocean for quite some time. Now she is a teenager, and it is time to swim back to the reef to find the food she needs to grow. What sights will she see? What amazing creatures will she meet? And what adventures will she have on...

It’s Christmas morning, and there’s only one thing I really want—a shiny new bike! Help me unwrap each gifts under the tree by lifting the flaps to see what’s inside. Has Santa remembered my bike?

Lily watches on as Grandma moves into a new home. Through care and empathy Lily helps her Grandma find comfort in her new surroundings. A delightful picture book that celebrates family and community.

Explore and discover all the beauty and surprises of nature in Grandma’s garden. A magical lift-the-flap book destined to be a treasured read aloud between grandparents and their grandchildren.

Florence loves spending time with her big brother, Henry. But Henry is different from other brothers – he doesn’t like hugs or loud noises, and he often needs time alone. Henry and Flo is a story about sibling love, acceptance, and the joy of embracing...

Children will delight in discovering all the amazing machines involved in mining. This interactive picture book will capture every child’s imagination.

Grandad is training his collie puppies to help out on the farm, but one curious pup is more interested in mischief and fun. Rita the Muster Pup is a charming story about raising working dogs on a remote cattle property in Central West Queensland. Readers...

When Charlie realises his Granny is sad, he finds a way to reach her through shared memories. A book that emphasises the value of empathy, and the power of love.

Far out deep in space lies a Tiny Little World and on that little planet lives a lonely little lizard named Rexy. When something new from far away comes burning into the atmosphere things are about to change, will this new thing change Rexy’s life. Come...

When Gordon the Golf Cart sees one of his golfers in distress, together with his friends, he sets about to find a missing golf ball. A fun adventure golfers will enjoy sharing with their young children.

After a devastating fire, a brave koala and a little tree must journey through the ashes, working together to survive and restore the magic of their cherished habitat. This tender, poetic, and inspirational story illuminates the power of loving one’s...

A non-fiction exploration of the life of reclusive literati in the mountains during the Yuan Dynasty through ancient Chinese paintings.

A non-fiction exploration of the Eastern Jin dynasty through ancient Chinese paintings.

A non-fiction exploration of the Tang dynasty through ancient Chinese paintings.

A non-fiction exploration of the Southern Tang Dynasty through ancient Chinese paintings.

A non-fiction exploration of the grand view of rivers and mountains of the Northern Song Dynasty found in A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains.

A non-fiction exploration of ladies fashion, including hair, makeup and dress during the Tang dynasty.

Books are great companions no matter where you are. One thing’s for sure … books are not just for bedtime! Where will you read this book?

Struck Down By The Gods – the translation of the ancient word for stroke or apoplexy – explores one of medicine’s most misunderstood conditions. In this deeply researched book, acclaimed teacher, professor and neurologist Peter Gates brings more than 40...

Are you a collector? What sort of things do you like to collect and why? Meet Ned, the collector. Follow Ned on his journey of discovery as he collects the important things in life, or are they really important? A lyrical text that encourages family...

Are you a collector? What sort of things do you like to collect and why? Meet Ned, the collector. Follow Ned on his journey of discovery as he collects the important things in life, or are they really important? A lyrical text that encourages family...

No matter how far she roamed, Olivia always called Australia home. From the UK to Melbourne and beyond, Grease superstar Olivia Newton-John remains a global icon in music, acting, and philanthropy. This updated edition of Grace and Gratitude celebrates...

Based on true events, this is the untold story of the foreign currency bank loans scandal that rocked Australia in the 1980s, devastating over 4,500 families. In a world where powerful politicians and privileged bankers called the shots, greed reigned,...

It’s Blossom Possum’s birthday, and she’s far too excited to sleep! Using goodies from the Aussie bush—gumnuts, wattle seeds, lilly pilly berries and witchetty grubs—she makes a delicious birthday treat so share with her friends: a Gumnut Man stuck...

Set against the upheavals of 19th-century Russia, The Rim of the Skyfollows Elizaveta Georgievna, a young noblewoman swept into a world of radical ideas, clandestine marriages, and ruthless oppression. Torn between family duty and a fierce hunger for...

Seventeen-year-old Jules Edwards always thought he was ordinary—until a viral news broadcast and a DNA test unravel everything. Kidnapped as a baby, Jules is forced to leave behind the only life he’s ever known and return to a family of strangers: the...

Anna and Mark are a young Wollongong couple whose lives change the night they watch a documentary showing orphaned babies tied to cribs, never held. Moved to act, they enter Australia’s adoption system—only to discover a maze of delays, contradictions,...

In 1989, a high-ranking Catholic church official approached J.S. Ayliffe with an unimaginable request: assist in concealing the systematic abuse of children by clergy. That secret lay dormant for a quarter-century, until the 2014 Royal Commission into...

A key lies at the heart of this evocative memoir—unlocking long-buried memories of a childhood shaped by beauty, fear, and fierce emotional undercurrents in 1930s and 1940s Australia. Narrated by Natasha Ross, born to middle-class parents of European...