Nature and animal stories Books

Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction, this irresistibly charming picture book is now in paperback! Age 2+ Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction A CBCA Notable Book Kiss Dad once...

'Gentle and sweetly humoured, this is another addition to the divine Ruby Red Shoes library--and another tale that will delight with its charming narrative and adorable illustrations.' -- Tania McCartney, Kids' Book Review Ruby and her grandmother love...

Just shut your eyes and picture yourself walking around the corner. that's what my friend told me. Somewhere around the corner and you'll be safe. the demonstration was wild, out of control. Barbara was scared. She saw the policeman running towards her...

Take a trip to the world of Richard Scarry and find out about all the jobs people do. From the everyday to the not so obvious. Do you know who greets the new arrivals at a train station? Or carries the luggage onto a ship? Who saves the day when the...

This is the diary…of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not much different from you and me. Except that he eats his homework, oh and his head looks a lot like his rear end! This is the diary… of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not much different from you and me...

What sounds do Australian animals make? I see a grey koala with gum leaves in her paw. What do you say, grey koala? Snore, snore, snore!Snore is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester. Babies will respond to the...

What sounds do farm animals make? I see a curious cow, her calf is staring too. What do you say, curious cow? Moo Moo Moo!Moo is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the...

When wild animals stray into the park and get into difficulties, Hassan and his mum are there to help in two heartwarming tales from animal-story maestro Helen Peters. Dapple the fawn gets carried away exploring the park near the woods where he lives...

When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals.She wants to be a vet one day, like her mum who is the head vet at Wilder Zoo - where Neeka and her family live! Neeka is a great help to the zoo staff...

'Hello! I'm Costa, and welcome to my garden. Let's discover the joy of nature together.' Flowers are the part of a plant that smiles. Flowers make us smile too!And there are so many different kinds of flowers – all the colours of the rainbow.Join...

Lift the soft flaps in this adorable book to find lots of little bears getting ready for a surprise party! Lift the soft flaps in this adorable book to find lots of little bears getting ready for a surprise party!It's Bella Bear's birthday... and all...

Simply add water to bring scenes of lovable, snuggly bunnies magically to life. Filled with simple, black-and-white images of the fluffiest bunnies doing the things they love - from dancing and cycling to ballooning - and of course, snuggling. Just use...

Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Alert! When a distress signal comes in from Croakomo Island, there's only one team brave enough to leap to the rescue! Frog Squad must face an angry...

Relive Paddington's amazing adventures in Peru in this fantastic fully illustrated official gift book! From the creators of the smash-hit Wonka and Harry Potter movies, comes a hilarious new big-screen adventure for Paddington, in which he returns to...

Snuggle up for a cosy bedtime read with five gentle stories. This hardback collection of five magical stories is perfect for reading at bedtime - or any quiet time. Inspired by traditional tales from around the world, you will meet monkeys trying to...

An eye-catching touchy-feely book with very simple tactile jigsaw pieces. Four delightful jigsaws specially designed for tiny hands and little fingers are embedded in the pages of this sturdy That's not my... board book. Each jigsaw piece has...

Move the sliders to make the scenes come to life in this delightful board book. Babies will love moving the sliders in this adorable board book to see stars in the night sky, raccoons hiding in a tree, a little panda going to sleep and lots more...

Touch the soft patches to hear endearing animal sounds in this irresistible book. You'd better not tickle the penguin... because it just might chirp if you do! Children won't be able to resist touching the fluffy patches to hear all the different...

A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France ‘The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart’ Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the WeekThere are lots of things Lorenzo doesn’t...

Continue your Adopt Me! journey with this official Cute Creations Sticker and Activity Book. Unlock the inspiration to master the creative, magical world of Adopt Me! Includes activities, colouring and drawing space to set your imagination free!

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours into her bedroom in a residential centre for kids with...

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel – and, of course, she is...

A brand-new series from bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator Nick Bland Bunny has found a hole in the forest. A magic one! But Bird is confused. Bunny says there is a tiger, a bear and a bull inside the hole. What are they doing in there? And...

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way.This charming collection, which brings together three festive stories, is the perfect...

Care for a little puppy in this heart-melting touchy-feely book. Stroke this adorable puppy through the book and give it a tummy tickle at the end. Babies and toddlers will love caring for the pup, stroking its ears better after it encounters a prickly...

3... 2... 1... GO! Press the buttons to hear all the sounds of a car race in this fun and exciting book. Revving engines, screeching wheels, cheering crowds... all the excitement of driving a racing car comes to life when you press the buttons in this...

Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm. Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie,...

A NEW illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes! I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat!I'm in a great cricket team with my best mates...

From bestselling author Rob Biddulph comes a magical tale about a boy, his teddy and a very special winter adventure. Little Fox has gone missing in the park.The family search high and low, but the teddy can’t be found. Then, one night, a beautiful fox...

Grab your bucket and spade and join Paddington and the Browns for an unforgettable holiday by the seaside in this bear-shaped board book based on the award-winning animated preschool series The Adventures of Paddington. Paddington has packed his...

From the team that brought you I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home comes another funny and sweet lyrical lullaby, celebrating boundless family love. I’ll Love You Till the Crocodiles Smile is a cozy bedtime read-aloud guaranteed...

Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers! Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and...

Explore the new Paldea region with this ultimate Pokémon Gift BoxWith three books packed with activities and a papercraft project to build your very own Pikachu, plus a double-sided poster, a bookmark and a door hanger. This gift box is perfect for...

A companion title for the best-selling picture book, Scary Night, that takes us to the North Pole as three friends, Hare, Cat and Pig, set out on a journey. Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey.Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a...

Meet the coolest new superhero team on Burlap Beach in the first in a series of graphic novels for young readers. Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwhal, Shu the horseshoe crab, and Woolly the mammoth have more in common than the fact that they all have...

Press the buttons in this delightfully illustrated book to hear ten adorable baby animals come to life. From penguin chicks and seal pups to tiger cubs and baby rhinos, there are all kinds of little animals making cute sounds in this charming book. With...

The final book in a young middle grade mystery-adventure series about Horace, an anxious Boston Terrier, and Bunwinkle, an exuberant potbellied pig, who team up to solve crimes in their barnyard and neighborhood. In this third mystery, the pet-tective...

A gentle introduction to the classic children’s storybook character Curious George, this special milestone board book edition is perfect for baby showers, new baby gifts, and first birthdays!This gently abridged text is geared toward the youngest of...

"Bursting with imagination and creativity! Your kids will go loco for El Toro!" —Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesFrom New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning...

An inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog, Lucky ‘Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heart’ GuardianRobbie lies in a coma, after a terrible car accident involving...

"Wildly imaginative and creative! Your kids will go loco for El Toro!" —Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesFrom New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator...

"A pleasingly humorous and harmonious tale." —Boston Globe–Horn BookFrom beloved author-illustrator Maddie Frost comes an unlikely friendship story about setting boundaries! Shared Space tells what happens when messy Pak-Rat moves in next door to...

An unexpected animal companion helps a girl with cystic fibrosis learn to write her own story in this captivating novel in verse by award-winning author and disabled activist Cindy Baldwin. Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis, which means she has to do...

Whoever heard of a hip-hop loving, bright pink bee? You obviously haven't met Baboo. Baboo, the only pink bee in his hive, dances alone. Then he meets a green ladybird called Lee. By sharing his dancing skills with her, Baboo becomes her friend. But it...

Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse-riding stories with the first in a heart-warming new series about friendship and dreaming big. Meg treasures every moment that she gets to spend riding, and she has always longed for...

A powerful and potent look at the destruction humans wreak upon the Amazon rainforest, by the bestselling author of Young Bond. Carlos's mother works for IBAMA, Brazil's Environmental Authority. As head of a specially trained task force, her role is to...

Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children’s Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat. Once there was a very fierce cat. Not just fierce:...

Insect-extraordinaire Jay Hosler is back, this time exploring how we seek to understand ourselves and the world around us through the eyes of one of our world’s tiniest creatures: the ant.Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger...