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A #1 New York Times bestseller! “Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story.” Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2024–2026 From Jon Klassen, Caldecott...

Praise for Forest Xiao: "Joyous […] The babies’ expressive round faces recall Helen Oxenbury ’s drawings, but Xiao’s art has a zingier colour palette and a wildness of its own. It’s one of the...

Maya the border collie has been abandoned at the local animal shelter and is worried she won’t find her forever home. But just as her hope starts to fade Dr Romane ‘Rom’ Cristescu comes by looking...

“Did you know every frog species has its own call? It helps them find each other in the wild. Mostly they sing love songs to find friends or partners. Sometimes they use their voice as a warning.....

"An inclusive, softly sparkling picture book." Guardian "Princess Pete made my heart sing! A sweet, kind, funny story about being yourself." Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal “A...

Eliza's second adventure on the other side of the fairy door is packed with tricks, pranks and mischievous hobgoblins – an enchanting tale by the award-winning author of the Judy Moody series. ...

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will...

This attractive and fun title is packed with fascinating facts about the captivating topic of Crocodiles. As awesome prehistoric hunters that have survived for hundreds of millions of years, Crocs...

"Fun, fabulous and full of imagination. The perfect book for young adventure seekers and animal lovers!" Hannah Gold “Beastopia is utterly brilliant, a wonderful magical adventure that’s sure to be...

A funny, atmospheric quest through a delightfully strange and spooky school all about finding your way, embracing the (VERY) unexpected and discovering that getting lost can lead to the best...

A vibrantly imaginative lift-the-flap story for young readers to pore over. When Mister Tibbles goes missing, his young owner has to ask his neighbours for help. Knocking on all their doors to find...

When colonists arrived, Aboriginal people learned English, but the English did not learn the Aboriginal languages, and so the languages slept for a time. Now they are being woken up. Whole...

This hilarious early-reader graphic novel with a bonus sticker sheet inside is perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, Pizza and Taco, and Pokémon! Pillow the adorable round bear and Fae the...

A cosy, ghostie tale of friendship, kindness and connection by two legendary picture book masters. A little ghost lives in a vase in the attic, but when the vase breaks, the ghost goes round the...

A Forbes best cookbook In Now We’re Cooking, Matt Broussard—known to millions as @ACookNamedMatt proves that great food isn’t complicated. Matt’s superpower is making things easy, not just...

One adventure has ended, only for a new epic journey to begin... Author-illustrator and Academy Award–winning filmmaker Alan Barillaro takes his storytelling and artwork to new heights in a...

Play hide-and-seek at the park with lovable dogs Yaya and Boo in the latest adventure in this joyful board book series. Is that Boo under the playground slide, or Yaya behind a tree? Can you find...

Stunning picture book celebrating working together, sharing important lessons from Country, and featuring First Nations language ‘Around and around they go,’ says Walert looking at Gugung’s hands...

An amazing look into the native stingless bee, the heroes of pollination, from celebrated teacher librarian and author Megan Daley and CBCA Award winning illustrator Maxine Hamilton. It's finally...

Inspired by the 2020 bushfires, Hand to Hand shares a powerful and positive message of animal rescue and rehabilitation from multi Whitley award-winner Liz Anelli In a brilliant valley under the...

Now with a brand-new look! Two friends venture out at night to see if a tree is really haunted in the fifth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine. ...

After an attempt on her wealthy grandmother’s life at a family reunion, an Indian American teen hunts for the culprit in this “brisk, twisty, and engrossing” (Kirkus Reviews) murder-comedy perfect...

The surprising truth behind one of Australia's most iconic paintings, Tom Roberts' Shearing of the Rams. Susie lives on a sheep station and does all she can to help out alongside her sister and her...

EMILY COXHEAD’S MISSION IS TO SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS ALL OVER THE PLANET! Count down to Christmas and celebrate the festive holiday season with this cute and cosy gift, sure to bring a...

Discover your inner artist as you create a world of colour throughout these stunning Melbourne Retro illustrations. Melbourne and Victoria in the 1950s through to the 1970s – with iconic landmarks...

Written by award-winning author Jayneen Sanders, 'Respect Me! Respect My Boundaries!' goes beyond body boundaries to explore the many boundaries children need to feel safe and respected — including...

The fourth book in the Paw Prints series - funny stories from your favourite funny people! When Luca's mum and dad give him a special present for his birthday, he hopes it's the pet dog he's been...

Fly to England, become friends with a ghost, and catch a thief with Freddie Jones in the second book of the new mystery series by Kate Foster Freddie, Hobnob and Grandma Lilly are setting off to...

A paperback edition of the heartfelt and rollicking tale about the special love between a grandparent and a child. It’s Tommy’s last day at Pa’s farm and it’s time to say goodbye. Tommy doesn’t want...

Meet Freddie Jones in a new series full of adventure and mystery from award-winning author Kate Foster Freddie, along with his trusty assistance dog Hobnob and Grandma Lilly, is off to join his...

A search-and-match adventure with patterns, colours and number fun from the award-winning author and illustrator, Ruth Paul - now available as a Board Book! Cluck, cluck, cluck. Scritch and scratch...

A gorgeously illustrated historical picture book about the women and children of the Changi POW camp. I have a secret – we have a secret – in this place where secrets are not allowed. The children...

When monsters keep interrupting a little girl’s dreams of picnics, fairgrounds and fairies, she starts to wonder if monsters might be more fun to dream about instead ... There’s no such thing as...

I Am Kind is part of the Little Chats Big Voices series. In this book, children are encouraged to explore and unpack positive affirmations about being kind, caring, and thoughtful. Each affirmation...

Discover brilliant writing tips, tricks and story prompts in this hilarious and accessible guide, from the winners of the Lollies 2023 Book Award for Non-Fiction. Magically transform your writing...

Knock-knock! Trick or treat ... which will it be? A monstrously sweet lift-the-flap book from the acclaimed creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost. It's Halloween time, and Shelley can't wait to play...

Rex has to hide a suspicious new dinosaur from creature-hating baddies in his fourth adventure. The final book in the laugh out loud series from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator, perfect...

· Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 63.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide · It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure. ·...

Who’s inside the magic hat?   Ready, steady,   TAP, TAP, TAP!   Meet Nik-Nak Bunny, an adorable preschool character the little ones will love! With a sprinkling of...

Who’s inside the magic hat?   Ready, steady,   TAP, TAP, TAP!     Meet Nik-Nak Bunny, a brand-new preschool character little ones will love!   With a...

Camp Murder is the second in a thrilling murder-mystery series from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. The water tower stands in darkness . . . I’ve seen...

The daughter of a sinister magical family who would do anything for power must stop the man killing them off, one by one, in this dark and twisty fantasy thriller, perfect for fans of The Inheritance...

Rafi and Rita are twins. They are almost exactly the same in every single way. Except … they both think they are the tallest! Rafi is so tall he has to be careful not to bang his head on the moon...

A chunky board book! Pirouette among the posies with Angelina Ballerina, Henry, and Alice as they visit a flower show in this sweet story! Angelina Ballerina, Alice, and Henry go to a flower show...

THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED YA CRIME THRILLER FROM AWARD-WINNING* AUTHOR, JENNIFER PEARSON ______ FAME CAN BE A KILLER Global superstar Blair Baker rises high above the stage for the opening number of her...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, Lynn Painter, comes a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl whose family inherits a fortune and moves to New York...

PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXTREMELY SILLY POEMS INSIDE!!! From two master storytellers, comes a hilarious, high-energy rhyming adventure! Get ready for a rapping and rhyming quest like no other. From...

SEVERED FROM THE LEGENDBORN. OATHBOUND TO A MONSTER. Tracy Deonn's #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world...