Music and musicians Books

A touching story of life-long friendship and the strength of memory. From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, this is a tender tale of overcoming loss told in her celebrated accessible and moving style. From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, a...

Inspired by classic rock songs and eighties hair bands, Rock Stars Don’t Nap is a hilarious bedtime story for anyone who’s got "Moves Like Jagger."There was no denying it: Jimmy was born to rock. With his mom and dad in tow, Jimmy is rocking and...

Mic check! Learn your ABCs with Queen Latifah in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.In this accessible series perfectly crafted for babies (and adult fans), music producer, Pen Ken, and 3x-Emmy Award-nominated animation director Saxton Moore...

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Big Ted is having one of those days ... His feelings are dark and stormy. Luckily, his friends are around to help him remember to breathe in and out. Soon he'll...

Everyone is excited about the chance to perform a solo in the class recital—except Elephant. How will she deal with her anxiety and stage fright Elephant’s Big Solo is a warm and sensitive celebration of meeting life’s challenges while staying true to...

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to...

Learn how to play a drum kit by pressing the buttons in this exciting book. There are six different tunes to drum along to and seven drum buttons, including a snare, bass and cymbal, arranged in the shape of a drum kit. With links to Quicklinks to hear...

The final book in the highly acclaimed, multi-award-winning KINGDOM OF SILK series is a heart-warming story about the power of love and family. Ages: 7+ two of Perry Angel's favourite people are Grandma Nell and his good friend Jenkins. One night, while...

A gentle edition of Dickens' much-loved story, specially retold for little children. Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little...

Discover the fun of playing the guitar with this innovative and exciting sound book. There are four guitar chords to play and five different tunes to play along with, plus easy-to-follow instructions and links to listen to all of the tunes online. ...

Pete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons… but can he keep singing without them? Pete the Cat is back in another rock’n’roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete is a rock along, sing along Cat… and with his Four Groovy...

A perfect gift for any young musician! Violin & Cello celebrates musical friends — with a bonus duet of ‘The Mystery Friends’ for young violinists and cellists to play now!  Children will love this heart-warming story about making music with...

Introduce your little ones to Harry Styles with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Harries young and old.From The X Factor to One Direction to his solo career, Harry Styles has charmed millions with his songs. Follow his...

From the deep tones of the “King” of rock ’n’ roll, to the guitar solos of Jimi Hendrix, to the distinctive voice and poetic lyrics of Stevie Nicks, each of these rock stars upset the status quo, changing the genre forever. Highlighting 10 influential...

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles line of drool-proof, rip-proof, washable books for babies: The beloved nursery song "Old MacDonald" is sure to get babies singing along as they meet farm animals and hear their sounds!They’re called...

Indestructibles is the unstoppable book series made for the way babies “read”: with their hands and mouths. And now the bestselling series – which ships over 1 million copies every year – is welcoming three lively new additions featuring a new artist,...

Please take your seat. The concert is about to begin!   “An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music—delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.”—Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra ...

Introduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Swifties young and old.From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions...

Come Together Again is the second delightful picture book from Isaiah Firebrace for children aged 5 and up. It explores First Nations culture through a celebration of music, song and dance. Music, song and dance brings people together, creating...

A charming introduction to musical instruments from around the world!F for flugelhorn, M for maraca, and T for tambourine: Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s engaging retro illustrations present the world of music, from the piccolo to the nose flute, from the...

If you want to try new things, you have to be brave. But you can’t be brave without also being scared. While Jennie grew up wanting to please other people, Abram followed his heart from an early age. The two couldn't have been more different, and yet...

BTS: Top of K-Pop is the must-have commemorative celebration of the South Korean boy band that has taken the world by storm.Packed with fascinating facts, sensational secrets, glossy photos and a Bangtan-boy quiz, this book takes fans up close and...

Adapted from Briggs’ celebrated song 'The Children Came Back', Our Home, Our Heartbeat is a celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations, and at its heart honours the oldest continuous culture on...

Nate Wright is born to be wild! And when Enslave the Mollusk is invited to play at the P.S. 38 annual open house, he and his bandmates are on the stairway to heaven. While the kids rock, the school year rolls on. Mrs. Godfrey is back in black, Gina...

For Swifties of all ages, I Love Taylor Swift is now updated for the Tortured Poets era with fun coloring pages and new journaling prompts inspired by Taylor’s life and lyrics.Whether you’ve been a fan since “Our Song” or just discovered her, I Love...

Read and sing along with this adorable sound book that plays FIVE quick little love songs for cuddly kids, by the one and only Sandra Boynton!Each page turn in this charming book prompts a different song to play with the press of a button. Five songs in...

When pets go missing on the day of the big parade, Detective Penelope Dolores "PD" McPem is on the case! It's West Bay Primary School's annual Pet Parade and Miss Harnett's Year One class is excited to showcase their lovable companions. Budding detective...

Dive into the sandy shores with PD McPem in an unforgettable beach adventure! PD and her classmates are all set for a day of sun and sea, but the excitement takes an unexpected turn when they discover somebody has sunk the lifeboats. As Detective PD...

Color like a pop star! Join the colorful pop group XOMG POP! on an amazing choose-your-own-path coloring adventure on a world tour like no other.You’ve won a chance to go on an XOMG POP! tour! Travel the globe with your favorite bandmates, filling the...

The must-have handbook for Taylor Swift fans, and the ONLY companion you need for the Eras Tour! What does it mean to be a FAN? If you're a Swiftie, you know that it takes commitment and dedication to be in a fandom. And there's nothing more...

Children learn best when they can learn through multi-sensory means. By using hearing, seeing, and kinesthetic methods, Emily Arrow has created this easy and fun book for children to use as an introduction to learn how to play the piano. The book is a...

For fans of The Boss Baby and Mustache Baby comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about quiet parents who unexpectedly bring home a baby that’s a heavy metal sensation!The Mumfords are a quiet family. They live on a quiet street and enjoy quiet things. So...

From the one and only Sandra Boynton comes the tuneful, toe-tapping hardcover Philadelphia Chickens. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, this catchy and quirky musical-in-a-book has been completely redrawn and redesigned for the next generation of readers,...

“For diehard fans and Taylor Nation newbies, this unofficial fan journal makes a fun activity piece that’s suitable for Swifties of all ages.” —Billboard Celebrate your love of Taylor Swift with guided journal prompts, trivia, and more—perfect for...

Love isn't always part of the plan . . . the perfect summer romance, soon to be a movie starring Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Pretty Little Liars' Maia Reficco!  For Lila Reyes, a summer in England hadn't been on the cards. Certainly not one...

Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story?   ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly CryTrey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at...

The All- Ages graphic novel debut from singer-songwriter Teddy Swims – as told by Swimmy the Teddy Bear!Get ready to meet the Bear behind the band! In this all-ages graphic novel collaboration between TEDDY SWIMS and Z2 Comics, Swimmy the Bear and his...

A heartbreaking story about finding yourself and your people, from the bestselling author of If I Stay, a major film starring Chloë Grace Moretz. For fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, John Green and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.'I got this...

Shortlisted for the 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Award.‘There are many Australian stories, and mine is just one about what happened to me and other First Peoples of this country. It’s important for me to tell my story – because it’s not just part...

From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a...

A Caldecott Honor book that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre.When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on...

March to the beat of your own drum, just like Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

A warm and witty portrait of child prodigy and world-famous classical musician Glenn Gould.Glenn was a child who knew his own mind - he liked boats but did not like fishing; he enjoyed puns and pranks but did not like bullying; he loved learning but did...

"You don't have to impress. Just express." -BeaSinging and flying may seem like they would come naturally to a songbird, but Rufus is having a hard time leaving his nest and finding his voice. When a curious honeybee named Bea notices his difficulties,...

Age range 3 to 7A collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal that invites children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life, work and...

Age range 3 to 7Presented in Arabic, Berber and French, this collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia draws children into a musical journey across North Africa, from the Sahara Desert through the Atlas Mountains to the...

Age range 3 to 7**Children's Africana Book Award Winner**An enchanting collection of 12 traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean.Stories about children playing...