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Our baby, our baby, what do they need? I think they are hungry.  Time for a feed.Babies are excellent communicators, once you learn how to hear what they're saying! This gorgeous lift-the-flap board book by expert paediatrician Dr Daniel...

A bear hug from my mama is the warmest place to be. We’ll sleep inside our cave, all snuggly brave ... my Mama Bear and me. Bears can be cuddly soft and grizzly grumpy. But who is the cuddliest, grizzliest bear of all? Why, it’s MAMA BEAR!From...

A madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for adventure…Maisie’s summer can FINALLY start when she’s whisked away from a boring music camp by her bandit family, the Robbersons. Bring on a summer of screeching...

Jack and his friends love to make cubbies, build Lego castles and play soccer. Wherever there's fun to be had, Jack will be there!    From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book...

Handprints and bunny tracks. Follow the path to the Easter egg hunt!Share in the delight of baby's very first Easter in this gorgeous board book from bestselling creator Cheryl Orsini.

Maymoona's Moon is a heartwarming picture book about the end of Ramadan, and waiting for Eid to begin. Written by Razeena Omar Guta and illustrated by beloved Muslim illustrator Zayneb Haleem (@idotdoodle), readers aged 3 to 8 years will feel the...

The beloved characters from the best-selling School of Monsters series are back in this brand-new, super-size look-and-find exploration of what monsters do all day! Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible...

Grow Big, Little Seed is a tender, hopeful picture book about miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Illustrated by the extraordinary papercut artist, Sarah Capon (@eyepicturedthis), it’s perfect for children aged 2 to 7, and any family...

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Back to school!Join Billie B Brown in five favourite school stories! Billie's Back to School Stack contains: The Best Project The Second Best Friend The Copycat Kid The Deep End The Honey Bees ...

Meet Billie B Brown … Billie can be many things. She can be boisterous, brainy and bright. And Billie is always the best friend ever!   Celebrate all the best things about Billie B Brown with this gorgeous hardback collectible edition –...

Growing up, Astrid’s big sister Cecilie was her whole world.But when Cecilie’s anxiety threatens to swallow her whole, their dynamic shifts. Now Astrid must be the big sister and put her own life on hold to be by Cecilie’s side.With Astrid’s days...

Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!Grab this book and take a peek at all the monsters you will meet!  Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and...

The perfect gift for Mother's Day or to welcome a new baby!Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea, of adventures we’ll have as you grow, wild and free.   For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by, and we’ve just eighteen...

Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little are the Little Legends – and star footy players for the Fresca Bay Falcons! Join them on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules football.The Premiership Pack...

For fans of Jon Klassen and Jory John comes this adorably mischievous picture book about naughty babies!Otis was a very loud baby. He would scream and shout and bang things together.  One day, when his mummy and daddy couldn't take it any longer,...

The best-selling Australian GO GIRL series is back and bigger than ever!Everyone loves spending time with their besties, whether it's playing sport, music, or just hanging out!This ultimate collection includes 20 Go Girl! stories: The Big...

Join Little J, Big Cuz and their friends for all kinds of adventures as they discover culture, community and country!The ocean is wide, deep and full of wonders! Little J and Big Cuz are excited for ocean day at school tomorrow. But what happens when the...

Wild babies come in many different shapes and species.From pufflings to porcupettes, meet some of our world's most incredible infants.Philip Bunting celebrates the cute and cuddly babies of the animal world in this laugh-out-loud book. Wild About Babies...

Big Dog and Little Dog go camping in this fun follow up to Sally Rippin and Lucinda Gifford's Big Dog, Little Dog.Big Dog can't wait to go camping with Little Dog for the first time and show him how it's done. Big Dog is very good at...

An electrifying urban fantasy about a family of women warriors, and a girl who will risk everything to save them …   Priscilla Daalman is training to be a Hollow Warrior – an elite monster hunter charged with killing evil beasts from another...

Ellie’s family owns the town deli. Its official name is Lukshen Deli, but everybody calls it Ellie’s Deli. When a restaurant group threatens to move in and take over, tenacious Ellie and her BFFs must prove that matzo ball soup and sour pickles are here...

When Tourmaline’s mother goes missing on a search for precious artefacts, Tourmaline sets off to find her with her best friend George, her new friend (former foe) Mai and her limitless determination. On their adventure, they encounter a band of female...

Our family is moving to a new country. We can’t take all our things, so we need to make a list …In this warm-hearted and lovingly detailed picture book, Niña Nill weaves a story about the pieces of ourselves we bring along when we move, the things we...

In this thrilling sequel to middle-grade fantasy adventure BIG MAGIC, a young magician will do whatever it takes to save magic – but at what cost?Eleven-year-old Tulsi comes from a long line of women magicians, and loves doing Big Magic. Every night in...

Shhh, listen. Do you hear that? Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.   They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!   Pack your bags – it’s time for Dragon Camp! Ava and Jack are excited for an adventure in the High Country with...

In her first story from this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Noodle wants to make some art!   Noodle isn’t just a twig – she’s an ARTIST too. And she knows exactly what she wants to paint. There’s just one problem:...

In Ziggy's first adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, she wants to find some treasure!    Ziggy Twig wants to to prove she’s an awesome explorer, and there's one thing explorers are great at: finding...

In the first hilarious adventure in this early graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Red Twig loves giving surprises!Red is a WILD TWIG who loves surprising his friends. So when he jumps out and yells ‘SURPRISE’ at his friends, he expects them...

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for?  BRILLIANT ACTIVITIES!    Get ready for some colouring fun with Billie B Brown and all her friends! Inside this book are lots and lots of brilliant activities, from mazes and word finds to...

Where is theirs? And where is mine? To hurt a shadow Is surely a crime When Etta steps on Baawaa’s (her sister's) shadow, she learns of the Shadow Taboo, and learns to value the personal space of others, as well as her own. Written by...

Co-written by a real-life father-daughter team! In this journal co-author of the original Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter, Sofie Jacobs, partners with her father, Jonathan Jacobs, to offer advice and prompts for fathers and daughters to...

This moving and radiant story of the relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter, and the joy and promise passed down between them, begins one quiet dawn . . . On the morning of her eighth birthday, Maude buries a secret at the foot of a...

From the first time a family is brought together to the beautiful memories they will create, this book showcases the special bond between adopted children and their families. Lyrical, emotive text and soft illustrations take readers on a poignant journey...

Stay for Dinner is a powerful story from multi-award-winning creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name that celebrates culture and connection through food. Reshma loves dinnertime with her family. Her family eat with their hands – not...

All Mums is a love letter to mums everywhere. Mums make us laugh. Mums read us stories. Mums snuggle us when we're sad, and help us grow. Some mums are silly, some are sporty or crafty, but all mums are incredible. Mums can do anything!Created in...

This captivating coming-of-age story set in the world of e-sports will have readers cheering for girl gamer Vicky Tan as she overcomes social anxiety, self-doubt, and an overprotective big brother to pursue her dream of becoming a competitive gamer. From...

Through backyards and neighbourhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colourful heart string ties us all together. Invisible yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone. Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see...

On a small island off the Scottish coast, Isla and her family are grieving the loss of her older sister Flora, who died three years ago. Then they’re offered the chance to be part of a top-secret trial, which revives loved ones as fully lifelike AI...

Amy feels like everything is going wrong. For a start, she’s just found out she isn’t going to the same high school as everyone else. Add to that her annoying younger brothers, Pops’ worsening dementia and Cassie, her supposed best friend, being meaner...

Join Little J, Big Cuz and their friends for all kinds of adventures as they discover culture, community and country!Uncle Mick and Nanna are shelter-building experts. Little J wants to try it too! But what happens when a goanna gets too comfy? Or a...

In a quiet little town called Tilbury Down was a mysterious noise in the air. While the town slept, the eerie sound crept over roofs and through the dark square.   When Posey Pearl hears a strange song coming from afar in her little town, she...

White Sunday is a charming own-voices story that welcomes us into the home of a Samoan family, complete with love, food, merrymaking and … adventure. A beautifully illustrated, heartwarming story for kids aged 3 and up.Every year in October, Sina...

Every newborn needs to fully embrace the footy baby they were born to be. When a baby is born they are given a name, a cuddle and a football team they will belong to for life.A special saint has been born who is ready to go marching in! Follow along as...

Every newborn needs to fully embrace the footy baby they were born to be. When a baby is born they are given a name, a cuddle and a football team they will belong to for life.A brave daredevil has been born and their heart beats true! Follow along as...

There's No Such Book is a funny and heartwarming that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the frenzy of Book Week.It's the night before the Book Week parade and Ellie announces that she needs a costume by the morning. Mum, who is taken by...

Join Little J, Big Cuz and their friends for all kinds of adventures as they discover culture, community and country!School picnic day is nearly here! Little J, Big Cuz and all their friends can't wait for a day of desert fun. Will Little J’s shiny...

Come Over To My House is a delightful and celebratory Australian picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. In this award-winning picture book, a cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a...