CHILDRENS BOOKS

Frog Squad #3 Sink Or SwimStep into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD!Frog Squad dives into the treacherous waters of the Bermuda Triangle to find Captain Froggy Longbottom's shipwreck. It's filled with stolen treasure, including the world's largest pearl! But The Organisation of Amphibious Devious Scoundrels (TOADS) is hunting for the treasure, too. Will the brave rescue frogs reach it first, or will they be swallowed by quicksand?Streaming now on Frogflix!

Kip Of The Karoo The sequel to Kip of the Mountain, an action-packed fantasy adventure series full of heart and fun!Kip lives on a mountain in South Africa. She rides horses at Sunnybrook Ranch and a magical creature called Buffel is her loyal companion. Life is good.But when her roof falls in, and her dad can't afford to fix it, Kip vows to save the day. Luckily her friends have found an ancient map in a cookie jar. There's treasure in the Karoo desert! But are the dangers of the Karoo worth the risk? There are killer leopards and forbidden caves, and a film set full of dodgy Hollywood people. Plus, hot on their trail, is greedy King Double. He's desperate for a horse. So when Kip rescues three horses, she's not the only one in danger.PRAISE FOR KIP OF THE MOUNTAIN'Gourlay ... tackles the universal themes of confronting your fears and learning to accept help from unlikely allies. The more earnest portions of Kip of the Mountain will appeal to fans of The Travelling Bookshop series, while the humorous escapades bring to mind The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffatt.' - Books + Publishing'Kip of the Mountain is an action-packed fantasy adventure full of astonishing magic. It's a debut that's perfect for children aged 8+, while inciting thought-provoking conversations.' - Better Reading'Full of charm, and Kip herself has just the right balance of wit, wildness and wisdom. I laughed in every chapter. It's the perfect book for big kids with even bigger imaginations.' Jack Heath, bestselling author of 300 Minutes of Danger'Wildly imaginative and anchored by delightful characters, warmth, humour and powerful truths.' - Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst (a Kingdoms and Empires book)'Kip of the Mountain is a compelling and heartfelt adventure. Even before I had finished reading the first chapter, I cared so much about Kip; she's such a quirky and awesome character.' - Jade Goodwin, bestselling illustrator of the Little Ash series'Kip of the Mountain is a hero for the ages. Her story is an action-adventure story with a whole lot of heart and a touch of magic. Kip's story will stay with me for a long time.' - Yvette Poshoglian, bestselling author of Dear Greta'Kip of the Mountain is magical and fun with memorable characters' - Readings

Featured, April Children’s Previews

this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure is packed with messy mayhem, page-turning tension and just the right amount of gross-out fun

Brock the Croc loves BUSTING MOVES on the D-FLOOR, adores CARVING IT UP on his MOTORBIKE and lives to SHRED his GUITAR till his claws bleed! On top of all that, these days he’s trying to be a good leader too, but life in Saltbush Swamp isn’t always ONE BIG PARTY. It’s hard to keep everybody happy.When small helpful robots turn up during a swamp disco, all of Brock’s friends are THRILLED, but Brock wonders why these metallic creatures have REALLY arrived... Brock discovers the robots have been sent by the evil Mayor Grunter when they all combine to create a giant furious metallic beast called GRUNTZILLA! If Brock can’t figure out a way to lead his friends to overcome GRUNTZILLA, their home will be stomped flat by the huge angry robot! Brock needs a solution and he’d better MAKE IT SNAPPY!

The new edition of the wildly popular fantasy adventure series for beginner readers is here! Fast-paced and loaded with high energy. Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?

The new edition of the wildly popular fantasy adventure series for beginner readers is here! Fast-paced and loaded with high energy. Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?

The new edition of the wildly popular fantasy adventure series for beginner readers is here! Fast-paced and loaded with high energy. Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?

Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Things have changed in Beastium. There are new beasts. Combo beasts. Will Kai and his Sludge-Bot be able to stop them?

Taronga presents books for wild little learners and explorers!Spots and stripes, fur and spikes! Big and small, short and tall.Every animal is different at the zoo.Discover wonderful animals and learn words to describe their special features in this brightly illustrated introduction to opposites.Where Knowledge Meets Fun!Discover animal facts with charming storytelling and gorgeous illustrations to pore over. These board books from Taronga will delight young readers again and again!- Vocabulary Expansion- learn new words and sounds the fun way!- Cognitive Development- discover pattern recognition and comparison skills, essential for early learning- Cultural Enrichment- foster a connection to the environment and wildlife with amazing animal facts!

SoxietyIn a melancholic city of towering skyscrapers, bombarding billboards and blinding screens, resides a dopamine addicted society.The hustle and bustle of day precedes the lonely isolation of night, as they return, alone, to soulless utilitarian apartments where screens consume their remaining waking hours.Spiralling further into depression and anxiety, consuming more but never being nourished, one Man falls into a mysterious underworld, where a metamorphosis begins…And when he eventually returns to the city above, a seed travels with him.A seed of community.A seed of hope.

Splash into a new adventure with Sam & Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! Past and present collide with land and sea as the girls leave the mainland and strive to save the animals.Splash into a new adventure with Sam & Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! Past and present collide with land and sea as the girls leave the mainland and strive to save the animals.How did girls do anything dressed like this? Sam is cranky -- the Surfside Days festival is on, and she and Jade have been conscripted to work the "Burger Dude Ranch" booth, dressed like it's 1850! But when the girls paddle out at Danger Point on a break, it's obvious that there's a bigger mystery to be solved. What on Earth are those creatures doing stranded out there on that rock? As more weirdness unfolds, it's time for Sam and Jade to re-open the Journal of Weird... searching for clues on an island adventure and testing their wits against their most dangerous foe yet!

'A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.' Katya Balen, author of October, October'For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.' Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One'Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page' A.F Steadman'A glorious, glittering story that shines with magic, friendship and wonder. Unmissable.' Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild- The World Behind the Door'What a gift of a book. Jessie Burton hits the absolute sweet spot of peril and joy, of adventure and delicious detail, with characters that felt absolutely real to me. It's a future classic.' Francesca Segal, author of The Innocents.'Captivating, magical, Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure sweeps you up and holds you entranced until the end.' Kate Williams, British Historian and AuthorFrom the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lostFor the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back.Bo and Billy are two children who have never met. Billy is an orphan. Bo's dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war. Both children are poor, but they have each found half of a priceless treasure, given up by the river. A treasure which when the pieces are reunited holds the power to give back to one of them the most precious thing they have ever lost.But should the treasure be put back together again? And why has the river given it up now?For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making, with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast of characters.'Stunning, so finely crafted it's as if the author found it shaped and complete like a treasure itself' Hilary McKay'A gripping, high-stakes mystery with so much heart, I loved it' Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den'A beautiful and moving story' Louise O'Neil'Totally transporting and beguiling, Hidden Treasure sweeps you up in its tide and releases you feeling like you've discovered treasure' Stacey Halls, author of The Familiar

Steve Rogers was a kid with a dream to fight for his country. Everything changed when he was recruited for the Scientific Strategic Reserve, an experimental program that transformed Rogers into a Super-Soldier. Now, Rogers fights as Captain America all over Europe and is on a dangerous mission to stop the Red Skull—and the evil Hydra organisation—from destroying the world! Relive the heroic adventure of Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger in this cinematic retelling.