Early learning, picture and activity books

Did you know that wombats poo in cubes? Which animal does sparkly poo?  In this fun and slightly irreverent game kids can match 27 animals to their droppings while satisfying their endless fascination for poo. Also comes with a booklet full of fun poo...

This sturdy board book is specially designed to stimulate toddlers through creative pictures and help them learn first words. Each page has a colourful illustration made up of footprints, handprints, child friendly are, or a photo. With lots of bright...

There's lots to explore in this sturdy board book specially designed to stimulate babies through sensory play. Each page has a colourful picture activity with raised textured pages to feel, finger trails to follow, and a shiny mirror to look in to. These...

Celebrate mums everywhere with this collection of Alfie stories, perfect for mums and little ones to read together.  Meet Alfie's mum. She has reddish brown curly hair which often gets untidy, but Alfie likes it like that. Alfie and Mum love to tell...

Travelling can be a bit dull... unless you're racing through the pages of On the Plane Activity Book! Bursting with puzzles, quizzes and drawing tasks, this boredom-beating book will keep children entertained for hours.

Play with art like never before in this exciting new activity book from the bestselling author of the Let's Make Some Great Art series. Marion Deuchars has created a surprising and engaging range of activities and games organized into seven sections of...

Pierre the Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze Stone

Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book by Johanna Basford is a worldwide bestseller that invites readers into a whimsical and imaginative world of intricate illustrations. This beautiful adult coloring book is filled with highly...

A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal's 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to download the audio book. This beautiful gold 40th-birthday...

A special anniversary extra-large hardback celebrating 50 delightful years of a much-loved and fun rhyming story that is just right to read together. A hardcover with foil and beautiful endpapers, this is a special anniversary edition that celebrates 50...

A young girl takes action against ocean pollution in a timely story with unique plastic-waste diorama art from award-winning author-illustrator Alma Fullerton. Isley loves the ocean and everything in it. Well, almost everything. Her heart sinks at the...

ClaudiaÕs best friend is her doll, Maddalena, and they are never apart. Maddalena is very brave, but sometimes she gets scaredÑespecially when Mom and Dad have to be away for awhile, so Claudia lets her climb into bed with her for comfort. One day,...

An exciting new Mr McGee adventure, published in Pamela Allen's 90th year - a fitting celebration of more than fifty classic stories for children published by Pamela Allen OAM over more than forty years. In a return to this classic picture book series,...

The debut picture book by Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Timesbestselling author Matthew McConaughey Just because I'm in the race, doesn't mean I'm fully ready. Just because I'm shaking, doesn't mean that I'm not steady. Have you ever felt...

Emma Memma: Christmas Lights by Emma Memma is a magical holiday story filled with warmth, joy, and the sparkle of Christmas! In this festive children's book, Emma Memma invites readers on a colorful journey as she prepares for Christmas in her own...

For thousands and thousands of years,  Aboriginal people lived in the land we call Australia. The land was where people built their homes, played in the sun,  and sat together to tell stories. When the white people came,  they called the land  Terra...

There is so much to do in marvellous Melbourne - places to see and new friends to meet.  Found in Melbourne is a counting book, a story of friendship, and so much more.  Whether you live in Melbourne, are planning your first visit, or are just curious...

In this warm and humorous exploration of families, much-loved Australian children’s author Jane Godwin has teamed with internationally acclaimed Argentinian creator Yael Frankel. Together, they weave a colourful celebration of all the differences that...

The internet can be amazing – it helps you talk to friends and family that live far away, and you can also play games and learn all sorts of fun things. The internet can also be a bit like a puddle – there are some puddles that are fun to play in, but...

Baby Bombers want to fly up, up. Follow along as four newborn sets of twins become the bombers their parents always knew they would be.

Baby Magpies may be unaware of the family they have been born into, but they will soon understand. Follow along as four newborns become the magpies their parents always knew they would be.

Thomas and Shane will teach you all about footy in this sturdy board book.

Cheeky Monkey doesn't mean to be naughty - but he just can't help himself! Cheeky Monkey is excited to have his friends over to play, but he needs to learn how to take turns, before they all leave! It takes a village to raise a monkey, and the jungle...

Celebrate Easter by creating your very own Easter-themed wrap, cards, activities and decorations using the stencils and stickers inside this book.  You’ll find an Easter sticker sheet inside and five stencil sheets you can use again and again.   ...

Let's learn about the things all around us with this fun, bright first-concept book. Explore Things On The Farm in this charming series for babies and toddlers. Cased board book featuring tactile 3D cover with embossing that will delight small hands...

Age range 5+ Readers find animals and objects as two children explore the natural environment in this book for emerging readers with yoga poses. Follow two children as they set off on an adventure to explore their neighborhood. Share their delight as...

When a lonely moon, looking for a friend, accidentally falls to Earth, he finds the townspeople eager to help fix him and get him back to his home, the sky. A lyrical story in rhyming verse accompanied by unique, charming illustrations.

A child explores her feelings, naming and describing them, showing it is okay to have a variety of feelings, and that feelings can change depending on the circumstances. With bold, colourful and simple mixed media illustrations, this book encourages...

Little Spider lives a peaceful life in a peaceful corner of the garden. Every day, she is soothed by the gentle sounds of the other creatures around her. But every day, Bossy Bee arrives to shatter the peace and quiet. Bossy Bee has no time for anyone...

A brilliantly simple, funny, interactive picture book that introduces children to the strange, unseen world of microbes all around them by the award-winning author of Small Wonders and the animator of the insanely successful video 'Dumb Ways to...

Banjo is an old farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. Can they ever be friends? This funny story of antagonism and love is by award-winning author Libby Gleeson and internationally acclaimed illustrator Freya...

When an orchardist’s apple trees are crowded out by looming development, he learns how to transform his altered world so he can continue to bake the perfect apple pie. An inspiring story about urban greening and creative adaptation to change.

A sweet and funny story about a city-dwelling dog, a day when everything goes wrong, a curious rescue and a surprising gift.

This is a book to fill in and share with your dad. Write, draw and store your favourite memories of you and your dad in this beautiful picture book. It is a celebration of the special relationship between dads and their children. Store photographs,...

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The Things I Love About ... series, with its gorgeous artwork and perfectly chosen words, shares simple examples of positive thinking about the everyday situations children experience. There are so many things to love about pets! A special companion to...

Kangaroos Hop helps children identify favourite Australian animals in the Australian landscape. The kangaroos hop, the butterflies fly, the echidnas shuffle across the land and down to the water's edge where a sleepy crocodile lies...Shhhh! The lively...

Age range 3 to 8 Count as you walk up Numerical Street. Every page has a numerical treat. Get your pants altered, get your keys cut, Open the book before the shops shut. From the creators of bestselling Alphabetical Sydney comes a walk up busy...

Kulin Nation country is abundant with waterways essential to the way the traditional owners have lived for more than 40,000 years. Those same crucial waterways are where the first ships of European settlers found safe harbour in their trips of...

Rewilding Kids Australia is a mindful activity book with fun facts, nature-based activities and plenty of colouring opportunities for kids aged 7 to 12 years, so you can marvel at amazing animals and plants in their natural habitats.  Slow down, open...

From the author/illustrator of Ten on a Twig comes an interactive picture book for toddlers that counts down a school of fish, color by color, perfect for fans of Eric Carle books. Ten in a hurry, swimming in a line... Watch out, Red! GULP. Now there are...

Relive the beloved holiday classic with this lavishly illustrated storybook the entire family can share.  It's a Wonderful Life is one of the most beloved films in cinema history. The heartwarming story of George Bailey and the guardian angel (second...

Packed with real-life tales of adventure, breathtaking illustrations, and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers. We share this incredible planet we call...

Rediscover the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for readers of all ages! Upon its release in 2003, Elf was an instant hit. Since then it has become one of the few films of the new millennium to earn a place in the...

In Alphabreaths Too, children learn the alphabet through playful breathing exercises and colourful illustrations. Each letter of the alphabet has a simple mindfulness or compassion-based practice to help kids relax, focus their thoughts, hold positive...

One night at bedtime, Sloth wasn't sleepy. "What if I worry when I try to fall asleep?" Sloth said. "Ah . . . worries," Mama said. "We will have to let them go." A stressful day, a bad dream, a scary movie . . . these are just a few things that can keep...

What's the best way to learn yoga? With animals! With Yoga Bear, the second in our yoga board book series, little ones are invited to move, breathe, and play along with jungle animal friends-all while discovering just how fun yoga can be. Writer and...

Create more memories, connect more deeply, and laugh more loudly with conversation prompts written especially for grandpas and grandkids of all ages. Get to know your grandfather in a whole new way: 150 engaging questions—some silly, some serious, all...