Nature and animal stories Books

Fifth-grader Poppy McBean likes rules and order. She's a follower, and she's totally okay with that. And if you judge her for that, she's okay with that too! But after falling prey to her friends' bullying one too many times, Poppy makes a wish to be...

Meems and Feefs are ferrets from the planet Ferretonia. When they secretly carry out an experiment using Ferretonia's forbidden Ancient Tech, it all goes wrong, and they end up crash-landing on Earth! Meems is a smart, cheeky, and tech-savvy ferret from...

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock...

From pink to green and everything in between! Join Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, as she celebrates the rainbow.  Inspired by the best-selling Claris collection by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess.These stunning...

Claris loves to be kind – and knows you do too! Practice your manners and some stylish French words with the chicest mouse in Paris. Inspired by the best-selling Claris collection by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess.These...

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.Newborns and toddlers will love snuggling up with Baby Pony! Baby Pony grazes, frolics, and curls up to rest in the...

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.Newborns and toddlers will love snuggling up with Baby Alligator! Baby Alligator plays, swims, and stretches out to...

Taro Gomi's little chicks are on a big adventure-and when they arrive home again, their loving parents will be waiting to hear all about it!From the beloved author of Everyone Poops, a charming tale of three little chicks who are ready to explore the...

A lift-the-flap dinosaur book! Follow along as each dinosaur gets ready for dinnertime and shows off their mealtime manners in a fun and accessible way. Ideal for introducing toddlers to manners and polite behaviour, including saying “please”, “thank...

Craft Roach is an exuberant story about an artsy little bug who lives life a little differently. Written by Rachel Burke (@imakestagram) and with art from best-selling illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett, Craft Roach is a fun,...

Our Birds celebrates the beauty found within the Australian landscape. Written and illustrated by Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.   Our Birds is...

Our Bugs celebrates the beauty found within the Australian landscape. Written and illustrated by Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.   Our Bugs is...

Little Brown Bunny wants a cuddle from his mummy. But where is she? Take a peep under the flaps and meet a host of adorable animals along the way!This charming board book features sturdy peep-through flaps and chunky pages for little hands to explore...

⭐ Shortlisted for Early Childhood Book of the Year in the 2024 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards! ⭐ A gorgeous modern classic about an unlikely friendship and learning to get along, from beloved Australian author-illustrator Sue...

Will Jakeman is the inventor of the world-famous Marvellous Mechanimals – brilliant mechanical animals that defend people from all the dangerous creatures that inhabited their home. At the ripe old age of 99 and three quarters, Will decides he must try...

Little wild animal pals like to hug! And when you mix and match their hugs, there’s more to love! A monkey and a seal make a CHITTER-CHATTER, SPLISH-SPLASH HUG! A penguin and a kangaroo make a CLACK-CLACK, JUMP-JUMP HUG!Turn the pages to pair up ten...

Let’s take care of a kitten! Feed your kitten, give your kitten toys, and watch your kitten purr with the help of durable push-pull tabs. Then give yourself a gold star! Perfect for cat families or little ones who want a kitten, this playful book teaches...

Let’s take care of a puppy! Feed your puppy, brush your puppy, and take your puppy on a walk around the block with the help of durable push-pull tabs, and more. Then give yourself a gold star! Perfect for dog families or little ones who want a puppy,...

In this collection of four vibrant books, Sally Morgan celebrates Australian animals and the habitats in which they live.From dingos to galahs, children can watch, learn, listen and count and experience the beauty of country in this magnificent treasury...

Sometimes Clyde feels like a square dog in a round hole ...    Lucy adores her adopted greyhound. She takes him on spa dates and gives him toys, the best organic meals, a whole wardrobe of strange outfits, and even a flashy new name! But...

Get ready to get up close and personal with the creepiest crawly critters with real-life explorer and scientist, Professor Tim Flannery. You may think you know all that's around you, but look closer and dig deeper –you'll discover...

The REAL PIGEONS are REAL STARS in their hilarious tenth adventure! Can these feathery heroes STAY COO in the spotlight, or are their crime-fighting days over?The Real Pigeons are great crime-fighters – because most people ignore pigeons. But when a...

Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Hippo! Baby Hippo paddles, plays, and drifts off to sleep when it’s time for bed. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry in the bestselling Finger Puppet series...

Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Lion! Baby Lion pounces, explores, and takes a cool nap in the shade. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry in the bestselling Finger Puppet series offers...

Everyone’s favourite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs!When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the...

Learn about bees with Winnie-the-Pooh so you can help them too!One hot summer, Winnie-the-Pooh's tummy was grumbling and his cupboard was empty, so he went to find some honey. But the bees in the Hundred Acre Wood weren't making as much honey as they...

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.    Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy and Lady Delilah – but things are never calm for long at Sullivan...

A charming new comic collection, just right for middle grade readers, about the love and friendship between a boy and his dog! Based on the award-winning comic strip by Brian Basset. Follow the adventures of 10-year-old Red, a boy who dreams of going...

This just in!  The adorable feline reporters at Breaking Cat News are back with an all-new fifth comic collection for middle grade readers!The cats of BCN are back and have they got news for you! When Elvis goes missing it’s Tommy to the rescue –...

Determined to be the world's greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve!Zaiba is excited to visit an historical shipwreck and attend the reveal of its mystery cargo! But the big event is ruined when the priceless artefact...

Say hello to friendly animals and introduce young readers to times of day with this adorable Bookscape Board Book!Visit the animals of the savanna in this one-of-a-kind format, complete with art by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely...

Bursting with colour and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Octopus! Baby Octopus swims, explores, and drifts off to bedtime in her...

Bursting with colour and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Puppy! Baby Puppy plays, barks, and cuddles up with his family when it's...

Spread some love with these adorable little animal hugs, just right for the littlest of hands!Little animal friends love giving hugs! What sound does each hug make?WOOF-WOOF- MEOW-MEOW HUG! MOO-MOO- BAA-BAA HUG!Little readers will delight in mixing and...

Can pigs fly? Well, maybe they just have to try!   Pig is bland. Pig is small. Pig is not much pig at all. But Pig dreams of something big – can she be a flying pig?  Pigasus is an empowering rhyming story about believing in yourself and...

Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! The first best-selling book in this highly illustrated, much-loved series for young readers. With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus,...

Packed with puzzles, activities and more, Claris and her friends will keep you entertained for hours! This full colour activity book includes special reading, writing and drawing challenges, plus 2 sheets of stickers!  Mazes!  Quizzes! ...

Claris and her best friend Monsieur are off to London on a special holiday! Come along on their sixth adventure together in the best-selling Claris series, by beloved children's author Megan Hess.The card had no address – just one special clue: a small...

Bird and Bear are the best of friends. When Bird and Bear go on a birthday picnic, they discover something surprising that will change how they see the world forever.

When stars are out and the moon's above, where do the wee ones go, my love? Where do the wee ones go?From the Pacific Ocean to the Australian outback to the bamboo forests of China's mountains, each baby animal has a warm, safe place to fall asleep. With...

In the blockbuster ninth REAL PIGEONS book, the amazing crime-fighting, mystery-solving pigeons are teaming up with some HUMAN SECRET AGENTS!The Real Pigeons think they'll be unbeatable with human help. But then a strange MUTANT goes on a...

Bees Are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one little bee. As the bee pollinates the garden, vibrant flowers and ripe fruit and vegetables burst to life around her. Down in the garden, up high in a...

Olivia is an indoor cat – a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer who is never afraid. From hunting fierce shoelaces to climbing all the way to the top of the bookcase, Olivia has always been able to count on her bravery. But...

The numbered shapes on each page can be filled with corresponding stickers to create beautiful, intricate artworks. From striking cheetahs and vivid clownfish to stunning tulips and starry skies, reveal each scene as you bring it to life with colour...

Grab your pens and pencils and join the mighty dinosaurs of LEGO Jurassic World in this awesome colouring and activity book! With colossal creatures to colour and dinosaur puzzles to solve this book is packed with action and adventure for dinosaur fans!

Little Mouse lives in a beautiful woodland, where she plays happily all day long. But, after one hot day, a storm gathers overhead. Little Mouse and her friends have to rush home to take shelter from the booming thunder, flashing lightning and pouring...

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.    Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy and Lady Delilah – but things are never calm for long at Sullivan Street!...

Who said 'Cheep'? Was it Puppy? No, it was Chick!This interactive board book will make children laugh with funny pairings, before helping them learn which noise matches which animal. With sturdy flaps to lift, tactile fabrics and a surprise mirror ending!