Kids, Teens & YA

Age range 3 to 8This delightful book for early childhood will enthrall young children and their older readers. The vibrant illustrations are accompanied by a soft lyrical text and together they introduce some of the diverse native and exotic animals to...

Ages 6 - 9Long ago dinosaurs lived here, and their ancient footprints can still be found. Imagine if the dinosaurs came back to visit us!At high tide, they would cool down in Anastasias's Pool.Watch out for the big splash!They would play with the...

Age range 4 to 8Frances and Lindsay Haji-Ali take us counting backwards from FIFTEEN to ONE on this spectactular journey in the far north of WA. When Frances and Lindsay lived with their family in Broome, they often set out to visit Nana in the tiny...

Age range 3 to 6Steve is a gorilla who lives at a zoo in Rio. In the evenings, he listens to jazz on the radio with his friend, Antonio the zookeeper. One night, Steve is feeling a little lonely and so he lifts the latch of his cage door and...

Age range 3 to 8This delightful story takes place on a stormy wet-season night at the Broome lighthouse. Meet Cassius the hermitcrab, Jacob the jellyfish, Bruce the bluebone and more sea creatures as they head down the beach and raceup the lighthouse...

Age range 3 to 8 Untangle the crab pots, and zoom up the creek - we're going mud crabbing in the boat with Dad.Crabbing with Dad is a beautiful children's picture book debut from Darwin-based author and illustrator, Paul Seden...

Age range 714This third instalment in the Deadly D series is another page-turning adventure story that sees Dylan and his loyal friend, Justice Jones, desperately trying to keep the secret of Deadly D from being revealed to the world. But is it time for...

I am the native cat, I dance everywhere.  I hop, skip and jump. I jump on the flat stone  and dance and wobble my bum and hold my hips  And then I dance again.This remarkable book weaves together the story of Daisy Utemorrah's...

Age range 7+'These stories form part of our collective history, the way we speak of and live culture still today, and the importance of passing on such stories to younger generations.' - Dr. Anita Heiss, Ed.Growing up Wiradjuri is a...

Age range 3 to 9Where's my baby? by Gregg Dreise is a board book that encourages young readers to learn new adjectives in English and the names of iconic Australian animals in the First Nations language, Gamilaraay, in an enjoyable way.Filled with...

Age range 4+Another simple, universal story from Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr, this time, a beautifully illustrated celebration of rain. Thank you rain! is a joyful read, and is full of the plants and animals that welcome rain: raindrops in...

Age range 6+A beautiful story about conservation, working together and hope.Owl and Night Parrot are nocturnal. They have a lovely big tree well away from all the noisy birds ... until one day they are woken up by the birds fighting over space in their...

Age range 1+The characters in Bush Mob Counting are from the 'Tales from the Bush Mob' Series of books about a group of animals Eagle, Sugar Glider, Bat, Platypus, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Echidna and Kangaroo, who work together to solve problems. Each...

Age range 6+Can Black Boss Cocky and White Boss Cocky stop fighting long enough to notice the Bush Mob's ancient forest is in danger of going up in flames?Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals who work...

Age range 12+'There must be payback.''There must, you are right,' Grandfather agrees.'What can you offer in exchange?'Grandfather holds up his arms, open, offering himself as a sacrifice. 'I am old.'Deklan 'Dek' Archer and his mates arrive at school to a...

Age range 4+'It may seem like a simple story but Beware the Argula! Is also a warning to everyone to be careful when they go out bush. I know these Argula exist, I have felt their presence and there is rock art depicting the Argula along the...

Age range 5 to 9Every week, Rosie and her mother drive down the bumpy dirt road and across the rocky riverbed to visit the 'Shop Train'.The Shop Train was inspired by the Tea and Sugar train that began operating in 1917 to provide supplies and...

Age range 8 to 12'Our history is full of stories about hairy people, furry people, yowies, bunyips and monster apes. But this is the story about the hairy holes. The bush judges who kept everything in balance. Until the new people came.'Ever wonder about...

Age range 7 to 12An insightful and humorous story of a young girl's determination to be who she wants to be.Karan rolls her eyes. 'What's this year's theme? Oh no, let me guess,' she looks into the distance, pretending to ponder the possibilities...

Age range 6+Gecko, Thorny Devil and Scrubby Python admire Bungarra and hatch a plan to surprise him with this very special birthday gift ... but their plan goes horribly wrong.Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of...

Age range 5 to 7Hidden in the sand dunes bordering a dusty, 1960s pearling town is a very special tree. Every day, Ella and Mia's grandpa comes home from work with a treat from the tree - the best-tasting toast in the world.Every night, grandpa...

Age range 3 to 9Clever Crow is an endearing and witty tale that follows the exploits of a hungry and very clever crow. Crow searches in the bush for food but he can find none. It is only when he comes across people preparing for a ceremony that his luck...

Age range 5-8 "The other kids playing were bigger you see, 'Why is there no one the same size as me?' Without all the kids he'd played with and known, Alfie felt small, not to mention alone." Another endearing book by David...

Age range 6+Deadly D and Justice Jones return in their most exciting and funny story yet!The action-packed, rugby league adventures of Deadly D and Justice Jones just got a whole lot deadlier. As Deadly D continues to be the NRL's hottest superstar,...

Age range 2-6This little gem of a book captures the shenanigans of some very cheeky Australian animals. From a kangaroo that hops free, to a dingo that howls with might, this rhythmical yet humble tale takes a different look at some...

After conducting welding repairs on the outer hull of a space vessel, token human and lowly engineer Milton Lance returns to a silent, gloomy interior. The crew is dead, and the only survivor he can find is an annoying, pointy-eared simian. When a...

Eleven-year-old Dylan has to move from Mt Isa to Brisbane and he's not happy. But as soon as he gets to Flatwater State School he finds a former Mount Isa Miner's footy supporter in his principal and a 'Broncos tragic' as a teacher. He...

Calypso Summer is a story told by Calypso, a young Nukunu man, fresh out of high school in Rastafarian guise. After failing to secure employment in sports retail, his dream occupation, Calypso finds work at the Henley Beach Health Food...

There once lived a sad lady whose only friends were the flowers in her garden. By chance she discovers a mysterious plant growing by her house and decides to water it. So begins the magical and unexpected adventure of a plant that...

Written with gentle humour and a beautiful interpretation of landscape, this adventure story about Jack and his family is reminiscent of endless summers, azure seas and sandy white beaches. Jack, his dad Vince, sister Tanya, and mum Carla,...

Age range 3 to 6 The Deadly Reads for Deadly Readers Book Set (Saltwater Series) hasbeen carefully designed to provide young Indigenous and non-Indigenous children with engaging, enjoyable, and meaningful experiences with print that will support their...

A tale about one of Australia's most loved reptiles. Loongie is a greedy saltwater crocodile who lives among the mangroves at Walaman Creek in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. He has no friends and no-one will come near the creek while...

The Little Corroborree Frog is a wonderful children's story that gently introduces the serious plight of one of Australia's most endangered species. Jet the corroboree frog is happily taking care of the tadpole ponds when the water starts to dry up and...

Age range 12 to 18Written from teenager girl Fuzzy Mac's perspective, Grace Beside Me is a quirky, warmly rendered story of home and family life in a small town. The black&write! judges remarked on the authentic feel of the Indigenous home...

Age range 5 to 9 As a young boy growing up in Broome, Joshua Button spent many weekends fishing and crabbing in the mangroves of Roebuck Bay, with his family. Set in Crab Creek, Joshua takes us on a crabbing trip, vividly capturing the atmosphere and...

Age range 5 to 9 The Sugarbag is the adventure story of Jimmy and Max, two young brothers, who are on their way to visit their grandfather. Walking through the bush, they encounter an Australian native stingless bee buzzing around their heads...

My Home Broome is a beautiful new picture book that captures the heart and soul of the uniquemulticultural community of Broome in Australia's north west. With a poem written by nine year old Tamzyne Richardson as its centerpiece, My Home Broome is a rich...

Age range 5 to 9 Two Mates is the true story of the special mateship between two young boys who have grown up together in the coastal town of Broome in Australia's north-west. Jack is Indigenous and Raf is a non- Indigenous boy who has spina...

Age range 5 to 9 Maadjit Walken is the Sacred Rainbow Serpent. She is the mother spirit and creator of Nyoongar Country in the south-west of Western Australia. She formed the landscape and the waterways, and made her first child Maadjit Wagarl, the...

Once There Was a Boy is a poignant, universal story of friendship, temptation and reconciliation. The disarmingly sweet, simple language in this whimsical children's picture book belies an emotional depth that allows the author to reach out to both the...

Age range 10+ The Legend of the Phoenix Dragonis the first in theUbby's Underdogstrilogy - shortlisted for the 2011 Deadly Awards, presented to Indigenous Australians for excellence in the areas of music, sport, entertainment and community.It is...

The Snake and the Boy is a tale of the school playground with an intriguing twist. As children play football beneath a sea-blue sky, one boy takes to the bars in the playground, only to have a cunning green tree snake sneak in and steal his apple. The...

Age 5 to 9 A contemporary story about a young girl who has grown up in the city and who is to return to Badu Island to stay with her aka (grandmother). It is time for Wandihnu to learn about the customs and culture of her people who come from...

'We all brothers and sisters in this life, no matter what colour we are,' says Old Ned. This is the story of Mary, a young Aboriginal girl who lives on a red and dusty cattle station. Shunned by the other girls because of her fair skin, Old Ned, one of...

This engaging story tells how the possum got its scaly-tail and the echidna got its spikes. Passed down from generation to generation, this is a traditional Dreamtime story. Scaly-tailed Possum and Echidna features two iconic Australian animals; the...

From 'Dinky the Dingo' to 'Finding My Way Home,' Jane Christophersen presents an engaging collection of short stories for young readers. Jane reveals the wonders of daily life in the bush and includes messages about caring for the environment and...

A unique babies board book developed in conjunction with libraries as a literacy tool to encourage parents to read to babies from a young age. Rich with vibrant colours of the landscape, Australian Babies celebrates Australias multicultural community.