Children's Books

Meet Goose, a passionate artist who wants to create a perfect portrait and win the village art competition. But after a whole week of painting Puffin and friends, Goose is all aflutter. Is an artist's work ever good enough? Goose...

Parker, the Very Nosy Cat is an engaging story about a curious feline named Parker, who often finds himself getting into mischief. His inquisitive nature leads him to poke his nose into anything that’s happening around him. Parker isn’t just...

Stone Cold Touch invites readers into a world where every touch, every choice, holds the potential for destruction. As the riveting sequel in the Dark Elements trilogy by acclaimed author Jennifer L. Armentrout, the story unfolds with gripping intensity, illuminating...

When pets go missing on the day of the big parade, 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....

Little Rapeti mixes all the ingredients together to bake a cake ... then impatiently waits and waits and waits for it to be cooked.

Without a saddle or bridle, all that’s left is the truth. Dream Riders is an exciting new middle-grade series about horses, friendship, and being true to yourself. Frankie's dream is more like a nightmare when her new horse turns out...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A beautifully illustrated and moving tribute to a beloved place from two-time Caldecott Medallist, Sophie Blackall. Step inside the dollhouse-like...

He's back! But this time Pig, the world's greediest Pug, is telling great big lies. Won't he ever learn? Another laugh-out-loud book from the best-selling creator of Pig the Pug.

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You'll see him at the footy game or at a family dinner. He’s a tasty pastry classic, a chunky lunchtime winner. But when it came to Christmas, Colin gave a sigh, for nobody at Christmas wanted Colin the Christmas (Meat)...

The lovable Wonky Donkey is back—but he’s playing hide-and-seek with Dinky Donkey! Join him in this playful adventure as he searches for his daughter. Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Wonky discover Dinky's hiding place and lead him to...

A bedtime story with a mix of the familiar bathtime to bedtime routine and a sprinkling of moonlit magic. Six taniwha, all looking at me, sing Beddy-Bye Time in the Kowhai Tree. "Beddy-bye time in the bubbly-white sea.” It’s almost...

Princesses can be strong, brave, kind and intelligent ... sometimes all at once! Get to know the Disney Princesses as you create your world with this Disney Princess Create Your World: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book!

A toddler-friendly board book edition of this heartwarming Easter story from bestselling creator, Jess Racklyeft. The Easter Bunny's Grandest Egg Hunt can't wait for his friends to arrive! He's planned an epic Easter event, including The Grandest Egg Hunt. Everyone...

Inside this high-octane Cars Tin, join Lightning, Mater, and all their friends as they go cruising along the streets of Radiator Springs. With an activity pad filled with games and puzzles, and a colouring book featuring scenes of the hotshot...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Get into the holiday spirit with Bluey and Bingo! Write a letter to Verandah Santa, make your own Christmas labels, and enjoy playing with stickers. This is a fun-filled sticker activity book...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! At Nana's house, Bluey and Bingo play a game of Charades. Can they help the littlies stick to the rules? A gorgeous lift-the-flap board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is...

Join Mickey, Aladdin, Peter Pan, and many more Disney Baby characters on a fun-filled adventure! With over 40 pages to practise the alphabet, counting, opposites, and colours, kids aged 2 will love learning with their favourite friends! Useful ‘Grown-Up’ prompts...

The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a time when bringing stories of laughter, hope, kindness, and courage to children...

A brave and uplifting story about friendship and acceptance from award-winning Nova Weetman. Two very different Grade 6 girls meet in their school sick bay. Meg is a loner, grieving over the death of her father and struggling with changes...

Get ready to take down some Super Villains with Spider-Man. Join the web-slinging hero as he brings the villains to justice by webbing them … with knots! Learn the same web tricks with the shoelaces attached to the book. Tie...

Have you ever felt like giving up because something was too hard? Everyone feels like this sometimes, even grown-ups. If you have ever wanted to give up, you are not alone. This book is for any child who needs a...

There is a day you never forget, the day the whole world changes. When you close your eyes, light becomes dark, night never ends, beasts walk freely down the street, stars fall from the sky. You were young one second,...

The Tangiwai disaster, on the eve of Christmas 1953, remains one of the major disasters in New Zealand’s history. My New Zealand Story: Journey to Tangiwai by David Hill offers a compelling narrative set against this backdrop. Peter Cotterill, age...

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river, and squelch through the mud in search of a...

Dangerous animals get a bad rap, but this beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia helps us appreciate the incredible features of some of our more hair-raising animal species.With more than sixty of the most deadly and dangerous animals from across the world to...

Across the Sea: Wolf Girl 5 by Anh Do continues the thrilling adventures of Gwen, Rupert, and their loyal canine companions as they journey through perilous landscapes in search of their families. With the harsh and unforgiving environment of a...

An easy-to-read introduction to sea life for young children. How do fish breathe? Is coral a plant? Which sea creatures are poisonous? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed...

In The Traitor: Wolf Girl 4, Anh Do continues the riveting saga of Gwen, the fearless Wolf Girl, and her loyal pack of canine companions. This time, the stakes are higher as they embark on a new, adrenaline-fuelled quest. Emerging...

World of Reading: Descendants 4-in-1 Reader: Stories from Auradon and Beyond brings all four Descendants films to life in Level 2-reader format. This four-book bind-up features colour photography from the Disney Original Movies. From fighting alongside Mal and Ben to...

For fans who love humor and adventure, this hardcover collection has never been presented in this format before with over 300 pages of story and historical commentary.For the first time ever, The Smurfs adventures are collected in their originally published...

Dillon the Dog doesn't like noise! It makes him feel stressed and anxious. How can he learn to stay calm?Follow Dillon as he learns how to tune out the noise and fuss all around him, and stay calm and happy.This...

An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets, and perfect for readers aged 8+. Meet best friends...

A celebratory, inclusive, and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children who celebrate and those who wish to understand and appreciate their peers who do. Lunar New Year captures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling...

The first picture book from bestsellers Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen is a raucously LOUD and anarchic story about the joy of making as much noise as you possibly can - and getting away with it! One day, Bob finds...

For children aged 5 and up who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like... Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots that the evil King...

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Hollywood's most famous director, Steven Spielberg. It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Steven Spielberg—the Academy Award-winning director...

A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story. Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a Why Can the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before...

A fun, fresh cover look for the first title in Chris Riddell's excellent Ottoline series. Packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat is perfect for kids aged 7+! Introducing Miss Ottoline Brown, an exceptionally inquisitive Mistress...

After saving the Valley from the Night Coats, is the newest Mapmaker ready to take the next step and save the rest of the world? Being a Mapmaker is just as adventurous and magical as Alidade thought it would be....

Hello, Garden Bugs offers a delightful introduction to ten garden bugs, including ladybugs, snails, and butterflies. Paired with friendly text and bold, basic patterns, this book provides a great high-contrast experience tailored for young developing eyes. Newborns cannot fully recognise...

Join detective brothers Frank and Joe as they solve exciting mysteries with the first four books in the brand-new interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series, now available in a collectible boxed set! Get to the bottom of Bayport’s biggest mysteries...

A fun and funny volume full of hilarious scenes featuring Asterix and his friends in a range of different escapades! Younger readers are sure to have fun searching for Asterix amidst the chaos. Visit the website: www.wheresasterix.com.au

All books want to be read, right? WRONG! The Book That Did Not Want To Be Read absolutely does NOT want to be read. Not today, not tomorrow... No chance. Because if this book is read, all kinds of strange...

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported...

Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist. You won't be able to put this down. A classic in the...

Let every Animal in this book offer Advice on how you might become your kindest, bravest, happiest, best self. Follow the pawprints, the flipper marks in the sand. They're waiting for you. Life can be tricky. You have school, homework,...

This board book version of Mahatma Gandhi - from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of the father of India. As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a...

It's time to welcome new girls to Malory Towers, the famous boarding school by the sea, in four brand-new stories by outstanding authors, set in Enid Blyton's much-loved school. YA and Waterstones Book Prize-winner Patrice Lawrence introduces us to proud...

One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually, the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son...

Use the soft felt play pieces to complete each colourful scene for interactive safari animal fun! Children will love to complete every felt scene as they match the soft felt play pieces to the simple story. The soft felt pieces...

Celebrate the festive season, with over 400 vintage art stickers, perfect for decorating, scrapbooking, crafting and collecting. Explore the enchanting world of a classic Victorian Christmas, the home of many much-loved festive traditions, as well as ever-popular stories such as...

The extraordinary sequel to War Horse from the master storyteller. ‘If there are such things as contemporary classics, then this, surely, is one of them’ Daily Mail Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of...

Little Pedro has an out-of-this-world adventure! The heroic Adventuremice have been summoned by an inventor-mouse! Millie's Uncle Bernie has built a spaceship and he wants the brave and clever Adventuremice to fly it. BOOM! Pedro and his friends blast into...

Go on an extraordinary journey with Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch, two of Australia's most celebrated creators, as they share their reflections on Antarctica: sketches, writing, paintings, journal entries, their own and others'. Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica is...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Jürgen Klopp, the game-changing football manager and inspirational leader. Little Jürgen grew up in a village in Germany's Black Forest and spent most...

Embark on an adventure through the Overworld and discover how you can ace your early game. Are you new to Minecraft or still not quite getting the hang of it? Then this book is for you! Dive into Minecraft headfirst...

Meet Pedro. He's tiny, but while looking for a big adventure he is rescued by the Adventuremice—a brave, determined team who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm. Pedro's dream is to show he's heroic enough to join their...

This adorable book, the fourth in the First Feelings series from Clever, is the perfect way to introduce children to the emotion of feeling angry. Includes flaps to lift on every spread. This adorable book, the fourth in the First...

The iconic classic in a luxurious anniversary edition, with a foreword by Stephen King. There aren't any grown-ups anywhere. A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling...

A funny and reassuring story about the importance of listening and being a good friend. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside and the illustrator of Ten Minutes to Bed. Little Chattysaurus LOVES to chitter chatter. He wants...

From global superstar and everyone’s F-R-I-E-N-D Jennifer Aniston comes a delectable and fun-filled picture book about self-discovery and self-confidence starring her food-loving dog Clydeo! Everyone in the Clyde family knows what their “thing” is, except Clydeo. Clydeo doesn’t love to...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms...

Twelve amazing new Christmas stories from the worlds of Roald Dahl. Written by the very best and biggest children's authors. A star-studded cast of authors, including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold, and Adam Kay, deliver twelve brand-new stories inspired by the...

The #1 New York Times bestseller Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing "At once vivid and simple, lyrical and surgical, expressive and exacting" — Lupita Nyong'o Dreams are today’s answers for tomorrow’s questions. Eleven-year-old Kofi Offin has dreams of...

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before.Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship...

Boy and Grandad take care of a little bird. When it gets better, Grandad puts it outside, but it keeps hopping back into the house, following Boy wherever he goes. Boy wonders what kind of bird it is. An eagle?...

Young children will love to help Monkey, Bear and Lion find their animal friends in these interactive novelty board books. Insert the included magic torch between the pages to find the animals in each night-time scene and watch children glow...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived. When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from...

Penguins aren’t the only animal out there with problems, oh no… Praise for Penguin Problems: "A small philosophy manual for readers of all ages ... wonderfully original" Observer From Jory John and Lane Smith, the winner of the 2017 Kate...

A brilliantly funny story of facing your fears from the picture book team behind The Case of the Missing Cake. Terry is not an octopus. He's just a regular guy with a few extra arms. Yes, he loves tuna and...

New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and researcher. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But...

Get to know all your feelings and how to look after them in this positive and practical guide from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams. How do you feel today? Whether you're happy, sad or anything in-between, The Fantastic Book of Feelings:...

Decorate thirteen Halloween sticker scenes with Peppa and George! Get ready for Halloween with Peppa in this spooktacular sticker scenes book. Join Peppa and George as they decorate pumpkins, dress up in spooky costumes, go exploring for creepy creatures at...

A chilling take on the opioid epidemic by the New York Times bestselling Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Above our world is a toxic wonderland where the party has raged for centuries. Humans know the partygoers simply as “narcotics”, “opioids”,...

Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology. Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the...

Splash in puddles, dance with raindrops, and join in with Ducky Duckling on a lovely, rainy day. Quack! Quack! Quack! Ducky Duckling loves playing outside in the rain. He hops with the frog, squirms with the wriggly worm, and splashes...

Decorate twelve dinosaur sticker scenes with Peppa and George! Peppa and George love dinosaurs, especially George! Grrr! Explore the world of dinosaurs with Peppa and George in this big sticker scenes book as they visit the dinosaur room at the...

A sparkling story of first love, finding yourself and coming out. Growing up. Falling in love. Coming out. Frankie is nearly fourteen and teenage life certainly comes with its ups and downs. Her mum is seriously ill with MS, and...

Preschool children will love the interactive activities within this workbook, and fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar will delight in exploring and learning through a world of popular characters. With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards, and is...