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    m Oswpikones (Dear Dandelion)
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    m Oswpikones (Dear Dandelion)

    A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants-the dandelion.Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world, m Oswpikones reminds us that we are not...
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  • Mud Puddle Early Reader
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    Mud Puddle Early Reader

    Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!"Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and Michael Martchenko's illustrations will...
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    48 Grasshopper Estates
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    48 Grasshopper Estates

    A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own?Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials...
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    The Bare Naked Book
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    The Bare Naked Book

    Age range 3 to 5Bodies, bodies! Big and small, short and tall, young and old - Every BODY is different!The Bare Naked Book has been a beloved fixture in libraries, classrooms, and at-home story times since its original publication in 1986. Now, this...
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    The Truth About Wind
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    The Truth About Wind

    Age range 5 to 9When Jesse finds a toy horse and makes it his very own, his imagination runs wild. This horse is the fastest horse in the whole world, so Jesse names him Wind. He can't wait to race him across the prairie (the kitchen table) and over deep...
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  • Llamas With Lemonade
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    Llamas With Lemonade

    Age range 0 to 5Get ready to jump rope with jaguars and sip lemonade with llamas. Introducing a delightful animal-themed ABC book that will have toddlers and parents grinning from A to Z. In addition to helping with letter recognition, Llamas With...
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  • Follow Your Stuff
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    Follow Your Stuff

    Age range 12+ Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children's...
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    50 Below Zero

    Jason's sleepwalking father is snoring all around the house! In the bathtub, in the kitchen, even on top of the car in the garage. But when the front door is opened and Jason's father sleepwalks outside into the frozen night, Jason has to take special...
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    Pebbles to the Sea
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    Pebbles to the Sea

    Two children feel adrift between the separate worlds of their parents ...With their father at the marina, and their mother in the workshop, Flo and Fe aren't sure where they belong. But at least they can still have fun painting the treasures that wash up...
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    Percy's Museum

    A sweet story about embracing change, the excitement of discovery and the wonder of nature and new friends.A young boy moves from the city to a new home in the country. He misses his friends, but at least it's summertime - flowers are blooming, baby...
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    West Coast Wild Babies

    It's spring on the Pacific west coast and new life is stirring! Wild babies are being born - in the ocean, on the shore and deep inside the ancient rainforest. Wolf pups, cougar kittens, bear cubs and whale calves all begin their life in the pristine...
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    Explosion at the Poem Factory

    Kilmer Watts makes his living teaching piano lessons, but when automatic pianos arrive in town, he realizes he's out of a job. He spots a "Help Wanted" sign at the poem factory and decides to investigate - he's always been curious about how poems are...
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    The Playgrounds of Babel

    From the international best-selling author of Sidewalk Flowers and a world-renowned illustrator, this picture book is about the power of song, inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel.This unusual, thought-provoking story begins with an old woman...
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  • Animals Move
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    Animals Move

    Preschoolers love babyanimals, and they love to move. Celebrate both with this Toddler Tough boardbook perfect for an active read-aloud!Fawns leap, / Hatchlings bounce,/ Porcupettes nibble, / Kittens pounce. Storytime is on the move with this...
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    Bear Has a Belly
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    Bear Has a Belly

    In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies.A soft, round belly, Bear has a belly. I do too!Do you have a nose like Fox,...
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    Let's Add Up!
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    Let's Add Up!

    6 pots + 4 pans = 10 dishes...or afeast! With the imaginative play of these creative preschoolers, exploring theconcepts of categorization and adding up to 10 has never been so much fun.If you ask agrown-up to add up 8 cars + 2 trucks, they'll probably...
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    Rainy Days
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    Rainy Days

    Sunnyrain sparkling showersWaterfor our trees and flowersForpreschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yardis just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfectfor a search-and-rescue mission for worms...
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  • Where's Bunny?
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    Where's Bunny?

    A new board book edition of the bedtime book Kirkus Reviews called "empowering" and "nicely child-centered." Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him-and, of course, his stuffed bunny-through the nighttime routine from...
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    Sunny Days
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    Sunny Days

    Rhyming couplets celebrate the activities made possible by sunny weather from a preschooler's perspective. Textural paper collage art shows small children engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including gardening, making mud pies, swimming,...
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    Snow Days
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    Snow Days

    First snow, surprise snow:Nature's sparkly magic showFor small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glitters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs...
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    Shape Up, Construction Trucks!
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    Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

    The padded hardcover edition that published in September 2020 earned starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews, and continues to sell steadily Part of our Toddler Tough imprint, which promises a high-quality format with sturdy...
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    When Elephants Listen With Their Feet
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    When Elephants Listen With Their Feet

    Age range 8 to 12Explore the wild and wonderful world of animal senses with a dynamic work of children's nonfiction.Humans experience the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But what if you had the compound eyes of a fly, the...
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    Wild One
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    Wild One

    Rhyming couplets describe a day in the life of an energetic, little girl who stretches "like a cat" and hangs "like a bat," while the illustrations show both the child and the succession of imaginary animals she mimics. Her activities wind up with a...
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    Little Moar and the Moon
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    Little Moar and the Moon

    Moar has always loved autumn-playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder-but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the moon, with its creepy face and eerie smile, seems to be...
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    Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me A Story

    Age range 0 to 3 A grandfather bowhead whale recounts to his young grandchild calf all the beautiful, amazing, and surprising things he has seen in his lifetime - but nothing is more wondrous than the love a grandfather has for his grandchild.Bowhead...
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    Please Don't Change My Diaper!
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    Please Don't Change My Diaper!

    Age range 0 to 3In this hilarious rhyming book, a little boy sees his world crumble around him as his mother prepares to change his diaper. What toddler likes getting their diaper changed? In this hilarious rhyming book, a little boy sees his world...
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  • It's Time for Bed
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    It's Time for Bed

    Age range 3 to 6It's time for Siasi to go to bed, but she doesn't want to brush her teeth or put awayher toys. It's so much more fun to play with all the animals of the Arctic! Wouldn'teveryone rather dance with polar bear, howl with the wolves, and swim...
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    What's My Superpower?
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    What's My Superpower?

    Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than her at a...
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    How Beautiful
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    How Beautiful

    Age range 3 to 6A stunningly illustrated picture book about a curious caterpillar searching for the true meaning of the word 'beautiful.' But is there one true meaning - or many?A caterpillar lives a simple life on his leaf until one...
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    Drawing Outdoors
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    Drawing Outdoors

    Age range 5-9'This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.' -Booklist'Full of wonder...Schoolhouse bliss.' -Kirkus STARRED Review Let's all draw dinosaurs...outdoors!In...
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    I's the B'y
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    I's the B'y

    First book based on the beloved and timeless folk song: features the historic Newfoundland folk song instantly recognizable across North America. Uniquely Atlantic themed visuals: Maritime artist Lauren Soloy's illustrations bring Newfoundland's stunning...
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    My Dog Banana
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    My Dog Banana

    Age range 5 to 9A child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog! Neighbours try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a...
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    I Hear You, Ocean
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    I Hear You, Ocean

    Age range 3 to 7This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside.When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, 'The ocean has lots to say, if you listen.'...
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    I Hear You, Forest
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    I Hear You, Forest

    Age range 3 to 5Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds.The forest has lots to say... if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is...
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    Animals Brag About Their Bottoms
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    Animals Brag About Their Bottoms

    Age range 3 to 9 All bottoms are wonderful! Don't you agree? Each animal in this adorable book has a different reason for loving their behind - from cute and round to fashionable and striped. Maki Saito makes readers laugh out loud with playful...
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    Welcome Rain
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    Welcome Rain

    Age range 3 to 6We all love rain - until we are ready for some sun! This joyful ode to rain for kids 2 to 6 explores a child's many emotions when it comes to wet weather.In this charming picture book, a young child's conversation with the rain...
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    Grasshopper
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    Grasshopper

    Age range 5 to 9Kids will get lost in the visually stunning, imaginative world of this wordless picture book!In this colourful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive creatures,...
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    Wings, Waves, and Webs
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    Wings, Waves, and Webs

    Age range 2 to 6A visually stunning introduction to patterns found in nature. Perfect for early STEM learning in preschool and kindergarten.From the dots on a ladybug to the spiral on a snail, patterns in nature can be found anywhere. This simple and...
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    Little Bear's Treasures
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    Little Bear's Treasures

    Age range 3 to 6A book to inspire children to hunt for treasures in the natural world. Little Bear is a treasure finder. And he finds the most wonderful things: a shiny button, a tickly feather, a cozy hiding place, a tree to scratch, and even a...
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  • Catch the Sky
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    Catch the Sky

    In the vein of Jack Prelutsky and Dennis Lee comes a celebration of the sky with thirty zippy poems that will lift your spirits and let your imagination soar.Award-winning children's poet Robert Heidbreder captures the magic and beauty of all...
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    We All Play
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    We All Play

    Age range 3 to 6Animals and kids love to play!This wonderful book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children...
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    Show Us Where You Live, Humpback
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    Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

    Age range 3 to 6This evocative picture book celebrates a child's connection and kinship with whales, and will appeal to fans of If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin SteadSwimming, singing, and blowing bubbles - children and baby...
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    Tpw and the Magic Hat
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    Tpw and the Magic Hat

    Written by an Indigenous icon: Cree singer-songwriterBuffy Sainte-Marie has been writing and performing her music for decades. She was the first Indigenous person to win an Academy Award (for an original song), the first person to breastfeed on TV (on...
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  • Prairie 123s
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    Prairie 123s

    Jocey Asnong's whimsical illustrations celebrate the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in this unique board book. Graze with bison in Grasslands National Park, cheer on two Stampede stars in Calgary, sing country songs with...
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    My Day In The Park
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    My Day In The Park

    Explore a city park in this playful, illustrated adventure full of two hundred words for children to learn: names for interesting plants, birds, delicious picnic foods, and more!Time for an adventure! Families will join Sam as they explore the young...
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    Just To See
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    Just To See

    "Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations." -New York TimesFans of Peter Brown and Jon Klassen will cherish this inspiring story about exploration, curiosity and an unexpected discovery.There are wonders all around us ... Why not go see...
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    Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump!
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    Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump!

    Through rhyming fun and instructional play, children will learn how to keep jitters at bay.This energetic book is for kids who feel the unstoppable urge to hip-slippity hop and twirl-bouncy pop but find themselves in situations in which they can't freely...
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    LEGO with Dad
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    LEGO with Dad

    Break out the bricks, it's time for awesome family fun! LEGO bricks can be an endless source of imagination and joy for kids of all ages, and now dads can join in and help build amazing new creations. LEGO With Dad is the ultimate guide...
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Early Learning Books - Shop picture books, activity books, stories and fairytales

Welcome to our collection of baby books, picture books, activity books, and early learning books — designed to support your child’s growth from the very beginning. Whether you’re shopping for a newborn, a curious toddler, or a preschooler starting to explore the world, we have the perfect books for babies, books for toddlers, and books for preschoolers that blend fun with developmental learning.

Our range includes engaging first word books, touch-and-feel books, and interactive board books that help build vocabulary, support sensory play, and encourage bonding during storytime. Parents love our books for 1 year olds and books for 2 year olds, carefully chosen to match developmental milestones and spark early interest in reading.

For slightly older kids, we stock colourful picture books for 3–5 year olds that explore emotions, kindness, imagination, and everyday experiences in age-appropriate ways. You’ll also find early learning books focused on the ABC’s, numbers, shapes, and colours, as well as fun activity books for toddlers filled with puzzles, stickers, and hands-on learning.

Whether you're looking for educational books for toddlers, fun books for babies, or best books for early readers, our selection is curated with care. We also highlight diverse picture books, inclusive baby books, and stories by beloved Australian authors, ensuring that every child sees themselves represented in the stories they read.

If you're a parent, teacher, or carer searching for the best baby and toddler books in Australia, you've come to the right place. Start your child’s reading journey with books that nurture curiosity, spark joy, and build lifelong learning habits.