Nature and animal stories Books

Discover the animals of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Melanie Hava.The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through simple narrative.

Poignant, hopeful, and lovingly told, this dog's journey – told by the dog himself in his own unique language – proves that love abides beyond a lifetime, out of sight but never far away. As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he...

When you rest your head at night, nocturnal animals awake to dance and play! Push and pull the sturdy tabs to make foxes frolic and hedgehogs hustle in this sweet, interactive tale of nighttime fun. A charming and interactive bedtime read-aloud, young...

When you wake up in the morning, playful animals are starting their day! Push and pull the sturdy tabs to make dragonflies dance and bear cubs bustle in this sweet, interactive tale of morning-time fun. A charming and interactive read-aloud, young...

The loveable dog Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this colorful and heartwarming book that's just right for emerging readers and fans of series like Henry and Mudge and Juana and Lucas.

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through London! Can you find Claris and her friends in iconic places such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the West End? Look inside to find out!Compassion is always in...

Explore the world of Claris in this dazzling new adventure starring Claris's friend, Abigail Fig! From beloved children's creator and acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Clever and curious Abigail Fig has a real nose for details, tiny and big...

The chicest mouse in Paris is off to Versailles for her fifth adventure in the best-selling Claris series! From the beloved children's creator and acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess.It was a marvellous day for our sweet little Claris, as she sat on a...

When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don’t quite know what to think.  But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words.  ...

Solve crimes up high in the seventh amazing adventure with the REAL PIGEONS! These feathery crime-fighters will need to FLY like never before if they want to save the day – and avoid becoming FALCON SNACKS.   Zoom around in the REAL...

It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story...

Bawka-bawka! Mr. Watson has 456 chickens in the sink, on the bed, in the bread box. When his partner, Mr. Nelson, threatens to leave, Mr. Watson takes his chickens to town to sell only for them to escape!Young readers will follow Mr. Watson all around...

From the endlessly inventive Caldecott Honor author/illustrator of They All Saw a Cat comes a picture book that is playful, perceptive, and full of delights. Inside Cat is just that: an inside cat. But while the cat's life is bound by the walls of an...

There are so many reasons why we love dogs! From their unwavering loyalty to their infectious sense of adventure, life is always better with a dog by your side.   Inclusive, vibrant and uplifting, Why We Love Dogs explores the many ways...

Elephant! Elephant! What can you see?  Under the lily pad, who could it be? Lift the flaps to help Elephant discover who is hiding underneath. With a mirror under the final flap, this seek-and-find book is perfect for sharing with the very...

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! ...

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.    There is absolutely NOTHING weird about Cookie, Kyle, Fizzy and Lady Delilah. Except that they live in a mansion — and they’re...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!   It’s Dragon New Year, a week-long, once-in-a-lifetime event, and Ava and Jack can’t wait to celebrate with Graun...

Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Yeti! Baby Yeti builds a snow fort, goes sledding, and explores his snowy mountain world with his friends in this heartwarming story. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated...

Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby T. Rex! Baby T. Rex learns to stomp, roar, and explore her world before drifting off to bedtime with her loving family. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry...

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the Big Apple!Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous New York places such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the Met? Look inside to find out!Compassion is...

At the Animal Rescue Friends shelter, everyone is looking for a way to belong—kids and animals alike. From Epic! Originals, Animal Rescue Friends is a heartwarming, three-book graphic novel series filled with humor and furry friendships. Welcome to...

Flex your feathers with the seventh brilliant adventure in the best-selling Real Pigeons series! No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter. Crime-fighting has never been so COO!The REAL PIGEONS use PIGEON POWERS to...

They All Saw a Cat meets The Wonderful Things You Will Be in this book that redefines what it means to be a flower, what it means to be a human – what it means to be alive.Incandescent and groundbreaking, Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is a trailblazing,...

Time for bed, little deer, Quiet sounds and mind… Settle down, snuggled near, Dreams are what you’ll find. This enchanting tale of animals settling down to sleep has a lyrical rhyming text and peek-through pages, making it the perfect bedtime story.

Meet Oli and Basil, the dashing frogs of travel, in the first World of Claris picture book!  Two frogs dream of flying, but don't realise that they'll need each other to take to the skies …  Basil is an artist who dreams up wild, fabulous...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!   Graun and Fafnine have settled in perfectly with Ava and Jack’s family, but now it’s time for a whole new challenge – school! Jack...

Bursting with color 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 Otter! Baby Otter plays with friends, dives for food, floats on her back,...

Bursting with color 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 Narwhal! Baby Narwhal swims, dives, meets new friends, and drifts off to...

Nana in the City meets Grandpa Green in this journey into the wilderness and through the imagination.Revel in the breathtaking fantasticality of this transformative new book from the daring mind of bestselling author Dave Eggers. When Grandma comes to...

Time for bed, my little one, another day is through. As we snuggle up together, you know Owl always love you.This pretty peek-through book takes readers on a journey through a forest full of drowsy dormice, sleepy squirrels and other night-time...

Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows ... Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains ...In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses colours, shapes, patterns and words to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of...

Kitten is hiding. Let’s go and find her! There are lots of animals playing in the garden, but could any of them be Kitten? Peek through the pages and lift the touchy-feely felt flaps to find out!

Get BREADY for the sixth hilarious adventure in the best-selling REAL PIGEONS series! Can the Real Pigeons save the day when they're the ones getting crumbed?The REAL PIGEONS are a team of crime-fighters who battle baddies wherever they go! But...

Meet Baby Fox! Where does Baby Fox play? How does Baby Fox find a snack? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby fox’s day make...

A smile, a kiss, a word of praise, love can come in many ways. This heartwarming novelty book celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show their love. Lift a swan’s felt wing to discover a baby cuddled underneath! Then lift a felt speech...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!   When Ava and Jack’s parents agree to foster two young dragons, the siblings can’t believe their luck. But teaching a mischievous pair...

In this brilliant follow up to the Caldecott Honor-winning They All Saw a Cat, best-selling author Brendan Wenzel presents a chain of animals of dazzling variety. Each one is different from the last, yet each is also linked by at least one common trait ...

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the city of lights!Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous Parisian places such as the patisserie, the florist and the carousel? Look inside to find...

From turning off the lights to eating less meat, there are many small changes we can make to help save our beautiful planet.A timely and uplifting picture book, Change Starts with Us is perfect for little activists and fans of Sophie Beer’s first two...

The places I've been and the creatures I've met – what an adventure! One I'll never forget! From crocs in Darwin to kangaroos in Canberra, Love From Australia explores this extraordinary country and introduces us to its most loveable (and...

The fifth laugh-out-loud funny adventure in the blockbuster Real Pigeons series! More pigeons are fighting crime than ever before, but the REAL PIGEONS still have lots of CATastrophes to untangle ... Who stole a rare jewel from the...

Now that Eeebs knows he's part of the Prophecy and the coming war against the Eyeless One, he has one goal: find Runt and help him in his quest. While stationed at Villagetown, the little cat tries to find his place among the Lost Legion and learn more...

Hooray! It’s Easter Day.Today is a hunting for eggs day. There’s so much fun to be had, and all sorts of places in the garden to look. But whether the eggs are found or not, the joy of Easter comes from spending time together.A book to celebrate all of...

Mummy rabbit watches. As baby goes snippety-hop. "When you scamper back to me ... We'll hug and never stop."Flip the flaps to see the baby animals snuggle up close to Mummy and Daddy in this cute little board book.

Meet Baby Goat! What does Baby Goat like to eat? Where does Baby Goat explore? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby goat’s...

Meet Baby Kitten! How does Baby Kitten like to play? Where does Baby Kitten take a nap? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby...

Come along on a seaside adventure with Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris! Discover the delightful third adventure in the bestselling series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.'Pack your bags darling Claris, try not to...