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Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf...

Enjoy the wonders of nature in a book that’s indestructible!   Look up at the BIG BLUE sky. SPLISH in the water just like a fish. Take a walk and STRETCH like tall, tall trees.   Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones...

An interactive (complete with gatefolds!), large-format exploration of megafauna, the mostly-extinct class of ginormous animals that thrived during the Pleistocene era after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Meet a giant armored armadillo, a giant sloth,...

Winner of the ABIA Children’s Picture Book of the Year (ages 0–6) The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words...

Following the success of Charley Harper’s What’s in the Woods?, Pomegranate continues the Nature Discovery Book series with this journey through a rain forest. Zoe Burke’s rhyming text introduces young readers to 30 different species of rain-forest...

A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy.  Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .“The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy...

Five starred reviews!From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry comes a fantastical and unforgettable picture book about an unusual girl whose purple thumb helps her cultivate a truly macabre garden.When Prunella is born with a purple thumb...

Find your voice in the waves in a heartfelt and hopeful story of family, friendship, and learning to accept change from the critically-acclaimed partnership, Sarah Ann Juckes and Sharon King-Chai, selected for Waterstones Children's Book of the Month...

The first installment of chapter book graphic novel series, Jackson’s Wilder Adventures, dynamic duo Irwin and Jackson make science fun and accessible through their adventures far and wide, from the subpolar Faroe islands to the tropical Yunque...

Dive into various ocean habitats to find what should go in and what should stay out in this nonfiction board book sure to make a splash with curious young minds!Soaring manta rays wave hello. Schools of fish, clams, and grazing turtles. A puffer fish,...

Douglas Florian explores the arboreal world with his signature wit and whimsy in this tree-mendous picture book poetry collection featuring a dynamic vertical format that illustrates the incredible heights and shapes of the trees.Seeds are sprouting,...

Take the first steps into activism with this comprehensive middle grade guide that empowers readers to choose and become knowledgeable in a cause they are most passionate to reform, and to create meaningful change through learning what’s already been...

Turn the page to make jaguars leap, crocodiles snap, eels slither, and   the m  a  jesty and   beauty of the rainforest come to life in this intricate pop-up book from New York Times bestselling author and master ...

Modern day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour to find out how modern-day India became the way it is. Much of which is due to one man who practiced peaceful resistance… Gandhi. This man, a tireless defender against oppression, fought all his...

Join Annie and Nico as they travel through time and discover the history and importance of “black gold,” the non-renewable natural resource known as oil. Witness the rise of oil throughout history from its unique uses in ancient times to the hunt to dig...

A unique and beautiful approach to understanding the plastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.Every single minute, a dump-truck’s worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making...

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and “heart-wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from...

With sweet, rhyming text and beautiful art that will transport you to the lake, this heartfelt board book celebrates the best things about enjoying lake life with the ones you love.when the lake is quiet in the morning breeze we watch the sunrise paint...

Discover the history of our lifetime through the adventure of a girl and her wolf, in the bestselling children's novel from Digging for Britain presenter, Professor Alice Roberts. Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month and The...

Celebrate the beauty of the natural world in this meditative picture book encouraging mindfulness, gratitude, and love for the environment—featuring illustrations painted on actual wood.Can you hug a forest? Of course you can. First you hug the air: open...

Grug and the Rainbow is now available as an exclusive hardback!Make a rainbow that really lasts with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters.Ted Prior’s bestselling Grug series is beloved by...

The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates,...

Birdwatching has never been easier in this delightful novelty board book with lift-the-flaps that reveal which bird belongs in each unique nest.A cup-shaped nest made of twigs, grass, and mud, holds a light blue surprise. Can you guess who’s...

A deeply moving, vitally important picture book encouraging empathy and kindness.Somewhere in this world, there is someone just like you, who finds the same things funny and who laughs the way you do.Have you ever stopped to think that there might be...

The fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans...

A poignant picture book memoir from Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages to the world have turned her into a global symbol and advocate for refugee rights.“I just want to live without fear.” —Bana Alabed, Twitter,...

A unique and beautiful approach to understanding climate change with practical actions to help protect the planet.Climate change is an important, yet complicated, subject How Do We Stop Climate Change? makes it accessible for all ages, from the 8+...

For readers aged 9+ comes the second book in a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From the mind of  Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline...

'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning.’ The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. For readers aged 9+ comes a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy...

The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork...

Little Leaders meets Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard.Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their...

Inspired by a stuffed toy, Jane Goodall became the first woman to study chips in the wild and in the process made history.As a child, Jane Goodall was given a stuffed chimpanzee named Jubilee, and she has said her fondness for this figure started her...

Max the Little Green Monster is a cute, furry green monster that loves the outdoors, especially the beach! But Max and his friends don't like cleaning up after themselves and after a picnic on the shore, they leave a big mess behind and go scuba diving...

Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls.Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared.In despair, her grandmother risks everything to...

From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a...

A new “green” series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made from recycled materials, and the storylines will cover subjects such as improving the environment, learning...

A day at the beach is fun, but don't forget the sunscreen Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

An echidna called Snoot is the perfect, prickly friend for Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

One day Grug visited the animals at the zoo. Which animals did he meet?

Make a rainbow that really lasts with Grug!This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Age range 13+Sixteen-year-old Grace lives under a bridge in Melbourne's CBD. It's cold and wet, but hidden. Safe, at least, until she can go home.When winter drives her to the City Library one morning, Grace meets Louie, a weird kid with his own...

From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today.How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders...

Congested city streets are noisy and thick with cars and trucks, while pedestrians and cyclists are squeezed to the dangerous edges-but does it have to be this way?Imagine a city where we aren't stuck in cars, where clean air makes it easier to breathe,...

Evita is the only EV in her city, otherwise full of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Feeling sad about being different, Evita sets out on an exciting journey to find others like her. From electric delivery vans to electric...

"Flowers and Trees" is the fourth story from the Charlie's Adventures in Learning series. In this book, readers follow Charlie and her mother as they walk on a wooded path in their favorite place. On their walk, they learn how important flowers and trees...

Age range 3 to 6From award-winning Nordic author and illustrator Linda Bondestam comes a new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl who is - possibly - the last of its kind.In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful...

Bestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler's third book in the Buggy Spoke series for young readers.Lizzie is nine years old now and adjusting her new home in Jefferson County. There's so much to get used to-a new school, new friends, new ways of dressing...

Featuring twenty of the world's most 'at risk' animals, this book teaches young naturalists about conservation programs protect the lives of endangered wild animals from hunters, poachers, illness and other threats. Understanding these threats is...