Children's Books

How would it feel to be a Paralympian and named Australian ofthe Year?Find out what it takes to get so good - the training, the bigbreaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to findyour own passion and BE...

One day, not so very many years ago, a small peasant boy was chosen to study ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy. His mother urged him to take this chance of a lifetime. But Li was only eleven years old...

Ricky is desperate to impress Samantha. And he wants to be FAMOUS. The one thing he can't do is let her see him fly. But he's willing to try almost ANYTHING else to get her to notice him. A brilliant...

A delightfully quirky tale that will stimulate the imagination, and will leave a fun and lasting impression on children. Filled with striking and colourful illustrations by Toby Morris, this book will bring a smile to adults and children alike. The...

The story of Robin Miller - the woman who single-handedly flew life-saving vaccines in her own plane to remote communities. Imagine flying solo, crisscrossing the north-west of Australia in your own plane, and single-handedly delivering life-saving vaccines to remote communities....

Age range 3 to 6 Every day, children all over the world are travelling to school - by bus, by canoe, through valleys, over mountains and snow. How do you get to school? With themes of diversity and culture, On...

What's a kid to do when a cheeky little dragon keeps them awake at bedtime? Ask the reader to help, of course, in this delightfully funny, interactive bedtime romp. My little dragon is so tired, but he won't go to...

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads! Amazing dads are all around! Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing … and so much more. But there’s just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it...

Every Friday night, the family has dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. They all join in making pizza, and over dinner, Grandpa often talks about the stars, especially around the time of Matariki. This is a heart-warming family story about togetherness,...

A swashbuckling adventure from Australia's Children's Laureate Can you still love your father, no matter what his crimes are? Twelve-year-old Ben Huntsmore is the son of a shipowner, an only child who loves the farming life on his mother's family...

When the rain stops it's time to go puddle hunting. Ruby and Banjo and Mum go up the street, and into the park, over the bridge and down to the river flats where the puddles lie waiting... Splosh it, Ruby!...

Gilbert the Goblin infiltrates Santa’s workshop to prove that goblins are better workers than elves in the side-splitting latest instalment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends. Everyone knows...

In the city, strange things happen. People disappear, trees sprout overnight. But no one believes in magic. No, to believe in magic would be disloyal... The devious Lord Rump and his granddaughter, Duckling, need a disposable boy, and Pummel, a...

Companion non fiction title for the bestselling Diary of a Wombat that explores everything you've ever wanted to know about wombats. Jackie French loves wombats. She's been living with and studying them for over 30 years, and they have been...

A timely picture book about a young prince who is determined to rule over a country where the future is filled with environmental hope - and practical solutions, such as common usage of solar and wind power. Lively, fun and...

She could tell the woman was watching her through the small window in the door. The girl kept her back against the door and didn't move. 'We can keep you locked up here for a very long time,' the woman...

Tuesday McGillycuddy loves stories — and her mother is a writer. A very famous writer, who has locked herself away in her writing room to finish the final book in her best-selling series for children. But when Tuesday knocks on...

Don't Look Now Book 2: A Magician Never Tells and Elephant Bones by Andrew Weldon and Paul Jennings is an exciting tale of an ordinary boy, Ricky, who possesses the extraordinary ability to fly. But there's a catch—he can only...

Sport-mad Patty Mills is a star on the footy field, an ace at athletics, a ripper at rugby. So when he tries out for basketball, it should be a breeze... Patty expects to be a great basketballer straight away, just...

Phineas and Ferb: Classic Comics Collection, Volume 3 collects more of their comic adventures in their original release order—many never collected in a trade paperback before! With school out for summer, stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are determined to make every...

Herbert was a small dog who lived in Nelson by the sea. Everybody liked him, but the person who loved him most was Tim. One fine day, an excited Herbert set off with Tim's father on a boat, heading for...

Children and toddlers will love lifting the sturdy card flaps to discover what is in the ketes. These two brightly coloured bilingual books will encourage learning to count and recognise colours. The benefits of lifting the flap books are endless,...

In 1934, four-year-old Derek Challis found a homemade book in his Christmas stocking. On the typed pages bound with pink ribbon were poems written for him by his mother, the writer Robin Hyde. Derek—known as Derry—treasured the gift and could...

Learn the Māori words and assist with understanding differences visually, for a number of commonly used opposite words. Illustrated with the cutest native birds and critters, this is a beautifully presented te reo Māori and English bilingual board book. Drawn...

Set during the turbulent segregation era, Kwame Alexander weaves a spellbinding story of struggle, determination, and the unflappable faith of an American family. Twelve-year-old Charley is set on becoming the first female pitcher to play professional baseball, even if that’s...

A novel about loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go by the bestselling author of You've Reached Sam. After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his...

Winner of the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year and Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Awards Winner Best Children's Book, PANZ Book Design Awards 2023 Te Wehenga is the separation of Ranginui, sky-father, and Papatūānuku, earth-mother. Award-winning illustrator Mat Tait has written...

Ahoy, me hearties! It's Pow Pow Pig. Me and the Z team are on a mission. We're trying to save the world! But somehow we've ended up on the high seas instead... It's going to take a swashbuckling effort to...

NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers Every Saturday, Pawcasso trots into town with a basket, a shopping list, and cash in paw to buy groceries for his family. One day, he passes by Jo's house, where...

Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It's like he's got a big rock that just won't go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad brings out a dusty old book with a lot of tough rules. The...

The ultimate extraordinary conclusion! After nearly causing a devastating catastrophe under the influence of the evil Robot 23, Freddy and Alex's lives will never be the same again. Evil plans are coming to fruition, and the grand schemes of the...

Tap, slide and jiggle the pages to help Little Ghost spook his friends in this interactive novelty board book from Tom Fletcher! A brand-new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher! Boo! There’s a Little Ghost in...

Maisy Goes To Preschool takes young readers on a delightful day filled with friends and activities. From the moment Maisy hangs her coat on her special peg to the time she says goodbye, every moment is packed with fun. The...

Winner of the CBCA Shadow Judging Picture Book of the Year 2023 Now in paperback and includes a BONUS Make Your Own Penguin activity! Frank's Red Hat is about Frank, who is full of ideas. Some are good, and some......

'I've decided what to be when I grow up!' announced JJ. 'I want to be a firedog!'Lily and JJ the genius pup are thrilled when Chief Firefighter Do and his son Weirdo visit their school. JJ would love to be...

A poetic and quirky one-of-a-kind classic-in-the-making, that encourages readers to explore their world, from two award-winning creators. Always follow secret tracks – the paths that wind and wend through cracks. Never worry where they go. When you get there, then...

A delightful addition to the Nature Storybooks series, The Echidna Near My Place tells the story of a child and their nana, and the echidna they love to follow around – now in paperback. Nana and I walk through the...

'Okay, okay!' said Mr Hosking. 'Fine, JJ can come on school camp. But he has to be on his absolute best behaviour!' 'Deal!' promised JJ. JJ the genius pup has Lily and her teammates rolling around with laughter at his...

Every family should have a pet. A faithful friend to welcome into your hearts and home. This guide is a MUST HAVE to help you decide which pet is the perfect fit for your family. Crocodiles, for instance, make excellent...

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving...

Hello, it's me - Pow Pow Pig! Me and the Z team are on a mission to save the world! But first we need to rescue the Loch Ness Monster. It's a good thing Ninja Kid and his buddy H-Dude...

'I'm so sorry, Lily. I can't go to the dentist . . . and I don't want to sing in the Talent Quest either!'Lily and JJ want to give Dad the perfect birthday present, but they don't have enough money....

From the mega-bestselling author of Wolf Girl and Ninja Kid comes this hilarious series about four unexpected heroes who are going to save the world ... they just have to get there first.Hello, it's Pow Pow Pig!Me and the Z...

Happy days! Davey Warner, Sunil Deep, and Tay Tui have been selected to play for the South East school rep team, the South East Slammers. It's a dream come true, even if Mr Perfect, Josh Jarrett from Shimmer Bay under...

Davey and his friends in the South East Slammers rep team travel to the country for the weekend for a match against the dreaded North-West Whackers. But not only is their cranky Year 6 teacher, Mr Mudge, chaperoning the team,...

Danzi is not yet 1,000 years old – a youngster in dragon terms. There is much unrest in the provinces. Soldiers are everywhere, and the people are uneasy. It is a dangerous time for a dragon to be without a...

Grug and His First Christmas features Grug's first Christmas, bringing an array of delightful surprises for Grug's friends in the bush. Everyone discovers that giving and receiving on this special day captures the true essence of Christmas. Waking up on...

Meet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve - and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates - even Max - are mad for cricket. All they want to...

In this brand new, explosive adventure in the number one bestselling series, Never Say Die, Alex Rider is trying to get his life back on track after the traumatic events of his last mission. But even Alex can't fight the...

A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. Plan the road. Plan the road. Mark it on the map. Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages of making a road; from planning to construction to driving...

A set of four different 4-piece jigsaws and a book about all kinds of dinosaurs. Find out about all kinds of weird, wonderful and utterly fascinating dinosaurs, with this set of four jigsaws and an early-years book. The simple four-piece...

Deep under the Earth's crust, Skull River City is experiencing unexplained earthquakes and impending doom. But Rocky and Vince have a challenge of their own—competing in the Monster Truck Grand Prix. A roller-coaster ride full of twists and turns, this...

WINNER ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER READERS 'Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will eat up Withering-by-Sea' -- Shelf Awareness High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic....

The bestselling Ruby Red Shoes is back! A is for angels flying above and around. Their softest of wings make barely a sound. Have fun learning the alphabet with Ruby Red Shoes -- everyone's favourite hare! ACCLAIM FOR THE RUBY...

The bestselling Ruby Red Shoes is back. One is for me. I'm one of a kind. I'm separate from you and I know my own mind. Have fun learning how to count with Ruby Red Shoes—everyone's favourite hare! Acclaim for...

A sequel to celebrity cook Nadia Lim’s bestselling debut children’s book, Marvellous Marvin. No longer a newly hatched chick, teenage Marvin is trying to find his flock. He meets many animals on the farm, but will any of them be...

Macca the Backpacker by Matt Cosgrove tells the delightful story of Macca the Alpaca, who dreams of exploring the world. Embracing his adventurous spirit, Macca packs his backpack and sets off on a daring mountain adventure. However, as challenges arise,...

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss...

Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of...

Eww! What a stinker! Pig isn’t just the world’s greediest Pug, he’s the DIRTIEST too. It’s high time he had a bath! But try telling Pig that... Pig the Grub by Aaron Blabey offers another hilarious misadventure with Pig, the...

It’s a beautiful night, let’s have some fun! The two little kiwi bounce and leap, but all the other animals are fast asleep. “Let’s wake them up!” says Kiwi One. “Playing with us will be much more fun!” Kiwi One...

Flit the Fantail and the Mystery Eggs by Kat Merewether. Flit has found some eggs… but whose could they be? It is a misty morning in the forest. Flit the fantail chick is practising his landings. Flap, flop, slip, FLIP....

'[A] cliffhanger ending leave[s] readers wanting more'-- Kirkus on Ice Wolves After the fateful battle between the ice wolves and scorch dragons, Anders and his twin sister, Rayna, have been reunited. But there's no time for celebrating. Anders and his...

The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed...

Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about terrific teeth and hair and how to keep them healthy. In Teeth and Hair, find out what your teeth are made of and how to keep them sparkling clean. Learn...

A great middle-grade read for all kids -- fun, funny and relatable. Just like Dylan! My life so far has been pretty awesome. At home I've got a great family (sure, even my big brother, Jacob, when he's not being...

The final book in this wonderful fantasy animal trilogy, Faelan the Fearless (Faelan the Wolf #3), begins with the death of Pack Leader Bardolph Lupus, and his son Weylin is set to take the Stone. Faelan is fretting about how...

Grab your very own VIP access pass and enter the wonderful world of the ballet theatre. Have you ever wondered how ballet dancers stay strong and avoid injury? Or how the magical scenes on stage are created by the set...

The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed...

The book version of the thrilling and innovative narrative podcast. On a dark and stormy night … A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain – the Hollow Hotel. They’re here to interview the Dark...

You can easily add colour and use your imagination in this paw-tastic Paint with Water activity book. Just swirl a paintbrush dipped in water on the paint palette found on every page. You’ll find Gabby, Pandy Paws, Kitty Fairy, Pillow...

Miandra and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants...

All the things that you've lost - that you've loved - are not gone, When they're held in your heart, a small part still lives on... Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where,...

Andrew was a little boy who didn't have anyone to play with. When a scruffy ginger cat arrives at his house, Andrew learns how to be gentle with her, and they become firm friends. My Cat Maisie is available in...

The first ten thrilling adventures in the New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series, now collected together in one stunning box set!

It's quiet... too quiet in Sparkletown, and Fartboy has to face his most disgusting villain yet! Toejam! The mime-making, noise-hating, toenail cradle-catching baddy. It's up to the fartastic hero and his friends to save the day. Will Fartboy break the...

For 35 years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas' exquisite illustrations, weave a story of pure magic. Continuously in print since it was...

Wonderfully witty and delightfully silly collection of stories and rhyming nonsense from all-star author and artist team, Margaret Mahy and Quentin Blake. Readers meet the man from Fandango who pays a visit once every five hundred years, the word wizard...