Modern and contemporary fiction Books

With help from his grandma, Josh finds a way to quieten his overactive ‘Brian’ in this gently humorous and empathetic tale about family and mental health by bestseller Helen Rutter. Josh has always called his brain Brian, and Brian can sometimes be his...

When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals.She wants to be a vet one day, like her mum who is the head vet at Wilder Zoo - where Neeka and her family live! Neeka is a great help to the zoo staff...

A thrilling new fantasy about the lengths two sisters will go for each other from Rebecca Ross, the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky In the Deep, and...

Discover how money makes the world go around in this bright, bold lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to find out all about money and what it can do, from earning and spending to borrowing and lending. See what goes on inside a bank, and discover tips...

Use the stickers to dress the dolls as they get dressed for different fancy dress parties. Dress the dolls in swashbuckling outfits for a pirate party, butterfly and ladybird costumes for a bug ball, spooky Halloween outfits and lots more in this...

Find out all about the extraordinary and varied jobs doctors do - and why they sometimes practise on bananas. Whether diagnosing diseases, performing life-saving surgery or fighting a pandemic, doctors do a huge variety of jobs. Join them in remote...

‘This bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie, which Alice Oseman called “a warm hug”, follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save their beloved forest from being turned into a car park. But how can they make the adults...

The year is 1859 and the goldfields are filled with diggers -- and danger! Orphaned twelve-year-old Tigg is the Bandicoot Bushranger, the youngest bushranger on the Ballarat goldfields in 1859.When a robbery goes wrong, Tigg must flee in disguise as one...

Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Alert! When a distress signal comes in from Croakomo Island, there's only one team brave enough to leap to the rescue! Frog Squad must face an angry...

New for 2024, the unmissable, official novelisation of the third Paddington movie! In his third big screen outing from Studiocanal, the creators of Wonka and the Harry Potter movies, Paddington and the Browns leave Windsor Gardens to embark on an epic...

What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way? Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember...

Relive the magic of the third Paddington movie, Paddington in Peru, (out in Australian cinemas January 2025) with this fantastic picture book retelling of the story, perfect for younger fans! Using official photography from the new family movie,...

Welcome to the secret diary of future tennis star Ash Barty and her adventures at Tennis Camp! By Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin - the team behind the bestselling Little Ash series! TOP SECRET! This is the PRIVATE diary of Ash Barty,...

From sunset to sunrise, this book takes you on an exciting night time adventure. Ever wondered what goes on while you're asleep? Find out in this fun flap book, exploring a night time world in a city, out in the countryside, in a desert, under the sea...

Touch the soft patches to hear endearing animal sounds in this irresistible book. You'd better not tickle the penguin... because it just might chirp if you do! Children won't be able to resist touching the fluffy patches to hear all the different...

A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France ‘The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart’ Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the WeekThere are lots of things Lorenzo doesn’t...

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia’s mum has a new job as the vet on Gull Haven Island and there are a lot of animals who need her help.When she’s called...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother...

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth...

The No. 1 New York Times bestselling DIVERGENT series, now available as a four-book boxed set including DIVERGENT, INSURGENT, ALLEGIANT and FOUR – A DIVERGENT COLLECTION.THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT – a major motion picture in 2016. Divergent: ...

With special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper –...

It’s a race against time! Press play on Out of Time!, the fourth graphic novel in the awesome action-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube’s favorite family of gamers, FGTeeV!The FGTeeV family gamers have survived their fair share of...

From global superstar and everyone’s F-R-I-E-N-D Jennifer Aniston comes a delectable and fun-filled picture book about self-discovery and self-confidence starring her food-loving dog Clydeo! Everyone in the Clyde family knows what their “thing” is,...

Touch the wand to the pages to hear the magical unicorn sounds in this enchanting book. YOU get to make the magic happen in this unique sound book. Each time you touch the wand to one of the special dots on the pages, you'll hear the unicorns come to...

Move the sliders in this joyful novelty board book to see festive scenes come to life. An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, sliding panels and Christmas themes. Babies will love moving...

Help Agent Arthur solve a host of puzzles to thwart the plans of the sinister Spider Organization in the frozen North. Arthur's latest mission for the Action Agency takes him into blood-freezing danger. He'll need your assistance if he's to outwit the...

3... 2... 1... GO! Press the buttons to hear all the sounds of a car race in this fun and exciting book. Revving engines, screeching wheels, cheering crowds... all the excitement of driving a racing car comes to life when you press the buttons in this...

A laugh-out-loud collection of traditional tales full of whiff, slime and pong for the delight of readers young and old. Get ready to hold your nose. Here are eight stupendously whiffy, oozy and rip-roaring traditional tales, retold with extra stink and...

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes the 2nd book in the unOrdinary series – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! The action-packed series from the #1 digital...

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai. Bobby Bains loves football. He also loves helping other people. As a Sikh, it’s part of his religion. While...

With special bonus content – a brand new Q&A with Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of...

ARGHHHH! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When his friends start talking about a new scary movie, Max realises they don't just want to laugh ... they also...

A lyrical and uplifting picture book story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy called Shingai, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring. ...

Wrap up warmly and settle down to enjoy these very special Winnie-the-Pooh winter stories. Talented author Jane Riordan has written this wonderful collection of winter stories that are perfect for Pooh fans of all ages to read in the cold winter months...

Do you love books? Do you love Christmas? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom?Santa does! Do YOU?If you’ve got a wobbly bottom,There’s so much you can do . . .Join the...

A lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls. An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.Be, Black Girl, BeBreathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.With...

Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge with this beautiful colouring book, featuring illustrations from the classic picture books. Come along on a colouring adventure with author and illustrator Jill Barklem and bring the...

Grab your bucket and spade and join Paddington and the Browns for an unforgettable holiday by the seaside in this bear-shaped board book based on the award-winning animated preschool series The Adventures of Paddington. Paddington has packed his...

From the team that brought you I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home comes another funny and sweet lyrical lullaby, celebrating boundless family love. I’ll Love You Till the Crocodiles Smile is a cozy bedtime read-aloud guaranteed...

Explore the new Paldea region with this ultimate Pokémon Gift BoxWith three books packed with activities and a papercraft project to build your very own Pikachu, plus a double-sided poster, a bookmark and a door hanger. This gift box is perfect for...

Spark curiosity in children about family history, genealogy, and their place within that legacy as Wombat's family tree project grows into an exploration of his relatives' wisdom as well as what talent he can add to his community.Wombat's family tree...

A companion title for the best-selling picture book, Scary Night, that takes us to the North Pole as three friends, Hare, Cat and Pig, set out on a journey. Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey.Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a...

Join a cast of adorable monsters as they come out to celebrate Halloween with a monsters' ball. A cast of cute and cuddly witches, vampires, ghosts and more are all coming out to play this Halloween. Children will love adding over 100 stickers to the...

A sweet, tender, and touching tale about a wise lighthouse guiding a young boat through the turbulent waters of life. This is a beautiful take on parenting and growing up, and a perfect pick for sharing and gifting.Once, there was a lighthouse.She...

What if your whole world was a lie?The thrillingly dark conclusion to the No. 1 New York Times bestselling DIVERGENT trilogy, now available in paperback.DIVERGENT – a major motion picture series. What if a single revelation – like a single choice –...

Get your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower – the sequel to Little Monsters! Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can’t wait to learn how to be scary, but it’s hard...

Travel through all the Pokémon regions in this epic search and find! From Alola to Sinnoh, Kanto to Galar, this book takes you on a journey through all the regions of of Pokémon. Find Electric-type Pokémon playing in the park, Water-type Pokémon in...

Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in … A delightful and cleverly written story from former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson. A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the...