Modern and contemporary fiction Books

Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya... ​​And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever. ​​In the ultimate battle of love and...

“They say you can’t go home again. But that’s because they haven’t discovered Crabgrass. (Yet.) Every strip is like a visit from your best friend in grade school. The one who always got you in trouble for laughing too loud.”  –Brad Guigar, Creator...

A group of neighbourhood friends search for adventure. They climb mountains, sail through waterfalls and snorkel the reef. At night, they marvel at the sky above and wonder where to go next.Where Shall We Travel Today? is a delightful story about the...

Sunny, a lonely Regent Honeyeater, searches tirelessly for others of his kind but finds only silence where flocks once filled the blossoming woodlands with song. Once vibrant and alive, the forests are now fragmented, leaving Sunny’s kin scattered. Then...

Snuggled Away is a charming rhyming story that explores the nighttime habits of Australia’s unique wildlife. While children sleep, creatures like ringtail possums, sugar gliders, wombats, and quolls are busy tending to their young and searching for food...

Everyone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can't be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. Lulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have...

Born unable to fly, Allan the cockatiel watches his friends soar and wonders what he can become when he finishes school. Born with one wing larger than the other, Allan the cockatiel is unable to fly. Watching his friends sail in the sky, he worries...

Road trip! Davey and the South-East Slammers travel to the country for a match against the dreaded North-West Whackers.Not only is cranky Mr Mudge coming along, school bully Mo Clouter and his band of buffoons have joined the cheerleading team. What are...

Happy days! Davey Warner, Sunil Deep and Tay Tui have been selected to play for the local rep team, the South-East Slammers. It’s a dream come true, even if Josh Jarrett, AKA Mr Perfect, is captain.Training is twice a week, no excuses. Davey, Sunil and...

WINNER of the 2019 Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards – Indigenous Children Category      ...

Four of David Walliams’ amazing picture books on one spectacular CD for the first time! Read by the author himself. 33 minutes of side-splitting stories for the very young, hilariously read by David Walliams. This unabridged CD compilation includes:THE...

The new edition of the wildly popular fantasy adventure series for beginner readers is here! Fast-paced and loaded with high energy. Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new...

Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?

The new edition of the wildly popular fantasy adventure series for beginner readers is here! Fast-paced and loaded with high energy. Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new...

The new edition of the wildly popular fantasy adventure series for beginner readers is here! Fast-paced and loaded with high energy. Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 2.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING FOILED BOARD.From the No. 1 international bestselling author...

A warm and amusing story about learning to appreciate what you already have, by a talented debut picture book artist.Wolf lived on a plinth in a tired old square on the edge of a vast and magnificent city. Taken for granted and pooped on by Pigeon, she...

This is the story of my mother and her friend Juan, of how she discovered books and he the light of day.So begins Clara and the Man With Books in His Window. In this beautifully illustrated book, set in rural 1920s Argentina, Hans Christian Andersen...

For fans of Katie the Catsitter and Matilda, comes a heartwarming story for kids ages 7-10 about finding courage and discovering the possibility of new friendships.Maxime is ten years old. Her favorite things are her books and cats-especially her own...

This charming search and find picture book helps young kids practice counting and subtracting and is a fascinating introduction to the unique world of stick bugs!Meet Mama stick bug and her six little sticks. Mama's going to teach them how to hide so six...

"Recommended Reading is swoon-worthy in every possible way! Bobby's story is a sheer delight and an ode to book lovers everywhere who believe that the magic of stories reaches beyond the page." -Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author In this...

They think the dark can hide their wickedness. But I see into their rotten hearts.A vengeful female spirit with a thirst for justice ignites a teen girl's rage in this new YA horror, perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting and House of Hollow.When her...

Three stories in one book! A brand-new illustrated fiction series from the authors of bestselling series Dragon Girls and illustrator of Diary of a Pug! Violet Voom has three pets, one jet and an itch to travel. Wherever Violet goes in her fabulous...

This is the story of a mother and a grandmother. This is the story of Mommy Crumbs, but also of her stews, of her dog Leon, of her children and of her granddaughters.Paula loves to cook, but also to eat, that's why her children and granddaughters call...

Count down from ten with Sleepy Unicorn and friends in this wonderfully warm, fun and imaginative new picture-book series – the perfect way to help little ones fall blissfully asleep. In a magical land not so far away, Sleepy Unicorn is tired and ready...

The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun! Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Enter the world of Muqadas, where the climb to the top of this vertically stacked city—away from disease-ridden waters of the lower levels—is paved with betrayal, secrets, and rebellion in this...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery. Mary Poppins is in residence in Cherry Tree Lane. You can be sure that wonderful adventures will follow,...

When you start school, sometimes you need a best friend (or two). Ida is so noisy at home, but at school she is so quiet she doesn’t make any friends. Luckily her grandpa knows the best game to cheer her up: invisible shops. Little does he know that it...

A wondrous walkabout through the mountains from Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of the heart-stirring picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth, My Little Barlaagany, Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean and Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby...

A compelling story about multicultural society and the importance of lending a helping hand. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+ When the Singh family move into a new house, their neighbour Mick is far from...

Celebrate the spooky season with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can’t wait for the party to start – as soon as he gets home from trick...

A gentle lullaby that helps children wind down at the end of the day, with an appreciation of nature and respect for country. Sea breeze,stars rising high ...Night-time is here, it's time to go to sleep.Marringa, which means sleeping in the Anindilyakwa...

Count down from ten with Little Dragon and friends in this wonderfully warm, fun and imaginative new picture-book series – the perfect way to help little ones fall blissfully asleep. In a magical land not so far away, Little Dragon is tired and ready...

We’ve got a treat for you! Snuggle up with your little ghoul or goblin with this touch-and-feel Halloween extravaganza!Let your little Halloween sleuth get their hands on this delightful touch-and-feel book! Meet a lineup of adorable Halloween...

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail – on none other than the Titanic . . . ‘A cracking narrative’ ObserverThey say cats have nine lives, and that’s certainly true of Kaspar. From the...

Two small plants who have big troubles and even bigger questions will charm readers in this laugh-out-loud debut picture book by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am Golden, Sophie Diao. Perfect for fans of Goodnight Already! by Jory...

With special bonus content – a Q&A between Alice Oseman and bestselling author David LevithanThe debut novel from Alice Oseman, author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless. Solitaire features the characters that inspired the beloved series...

What is a self? Is it INSIDE of us? Or OUTSIDE of us? Your self is a lovely self, so let's get to know it. Join a group of endearing forest creatures as they bake, sing silly songs and stop to smell the chestnut-nettle roses, while exploring their...

Just because you are older, doesn’t mean you know better. Teddy’s off to catch a fish, but Cub wants to come too. Little cubs always get in the way. But, luckily, they can also surprise you. Funny and stunning by turns, come with Cub and Teddy on an...