CHILDRENS BOOKS

The world's Floofiest cat is now a plush you can hug! A hardback edition of the bestselling book, plus the world's cutest plush Floof make this box-set a gorgeous gift for little hands

Maggie Hutchings debut picture book Unicorn! was published in 2018 and she has since published eleven picture books with over 65,400+ Bookscan sales in Australia. Her work has been published in several territories, including Tundra in North America. Her picture book Your Birthday was the Best (illustrated by Felicita Sala) was a CBCA Honour Book, a White Raven Book and was shortlisted for the Russell Humour Prize.Maggie worked as a family counsellor for many years and now spends her time writing from her home on the coast of Northern NSW.Sarah Zweck is an artist illustrator who lives in Melbourne. New to picture book illustration, her work is already highly sought after by publishers in Australia and internationally. Play is at the forefront of her work and she creates expressive characters that evoke humour and heart. Sarah enjoys working with mixed-media, using materials that allow her to experiment with mark-making, colour, and texture. Originally from the UK, Sarah graduated from Leeds with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design and worked as a childrenswear designer in London before embarking on a career in illustration.

Between day and night...A cabbage moth and a cricket meet for the first time in the quiet space between twilight and dawn. As the unlikely pair discover each other's worlds, friendship blooms in unexpected places.From award-winning creator Anna Walker comes a poetic tale of connection and understanding. With Walker's masterful illustrations in stunning spot colours, Between invites readers to explore what happens when we bridge the spaces that divide us.A tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and spark conversations about empathy, friendship, and the beauty of reaching out to others.'Anna Walker is a magician for the ages, and Between, her greatest enchantment yet.'-Chloe Hooper, multi-award winning author of Bedtime Story

Open a door to inspiration every day in December! With each window of this stunning advent calendar, children will discover the incredible stories of 24 real-life heroes, from scientists and musicians to sporting legends and world-changing activists. A magical Christmas gift that lasts all year round.

Dreaming: Welcome To Our Country This warm and accessible title in the bestselling and award-winning Welcome to Our Country series invites children to feel the vastness of the Dreaming and its central place in the spirituality and lives of First Nations people. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

Angelina's Invitation To The BalletThis classic Angelina Ballerina padded novelty picture book about an incredible invitation is back in a beautiful, refreshed edition with lovely letters, tickets, and a fold-out mini poster inside!When Angelina Ballerina wins two tickets to a special royal production of the Cindermouse ballet, she is so excited, but it turns out that none of her friends are free to join her. Angelina looks for someone to share the performance with her in this sweet story that is told partly in printed letters and notes to and from Angelina and her friends in Chipping Cheddar—and even from royalty!As readers open the envelopes and see what’s inside, the story takes an exciting twist that puts Angelina center stage. There is even a small poster readers can hang on their wall to inspire them to keep dancing, just like Angelina!© 2025 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.

My First Jungle AtlasWith gorgeous illustrations and hundreds of fascinating facts, this addition to the My First Atlas series brings the planet’s jungles to life for kids 4-7.Get ready for an exciting adventure through the world’s jungles. Explore the Amazon rainforest to see squirrel monkeys and Emperor tamarins scampering through the tree canopy. Meet a gorilla family in the Congo and watch them groom each other while their babies play. Feel the heat of the Indian jungle as you spy tigers on the prowl. Marvel at lemurs and sifakas as they leap between baobab trees in Madagascar.From the misty mountain cloud forests of Costa Rica to the tropical jungles of Sumatra, and from the very top of the rainforest canopy to the shady forest floor, meet a wide array of jungle animals—some familiar, some strange. Learn about the plants and trees that make up some of Earth’s most precious places and discover how the animals that live there survive.FILLED WITH FACTS: Hundreds of facts for curious young jungle explorers.BOLD ILLUSTRATIONS: Tigers, elephants, gorillas, lemurs, and more are depicted in bright, colorful illustrations that accurately represent their key features and characteristics.EXPERT AUTHORITY: Created in collaboration with an expert zoologist.READ ALONE OR READ ALOUD: Independent readers will pore over the fascinating facts about jungle animals and plants, and emerging readers will love learning along with their favorite grown-up.PLAY THE “SPOT IT” GAME: Can you find the creature that is lurking in the watering hole? How many baby orangutans can you see? Kids will love reading the clues on every page to find their favorite animals.

Big Aussie Animal Bush BashGet ready to party with Snags, the coolest koala in the bush, as he sends out an invite for an unforgettable bush doof! Meet a grooving wisdom of wombats, a head-banging mob of emus, a bopping bask of crocodiles and even more party animals!This is a music festival like you've never seen before: a dreamy pastel-popping celebration of Australian animals and the bush, from bestselling creator Brentos.Join in the fun by scanning the QR code for a custom Spotify playlist to keep the good times going.

Another year around the sun.Happy birthday, precious one.Follow a family through a year full of magical moments spent outdoors,from splashing in waves to jumping on leavesand watching the world change with every season.Here is a lyrical ode to the passing of timeand an exquisite picture book to toast another year around the sun.

The Peach KingA contemporary fable about the resilience of nature from Inga Simpson, one of Australia's leading nature writers, with paintings by acclaimed illustrator Tannya HarricksWhen Little Peach Tree was just a sapling, all they could see was row upon row of other peach trees. And, on top of the hill, watching over the orchard - the Peach King.As seasons pass, bringing cycles of change, Little Peach Tree grows and grows.But darker changes are stirring. Soon rain is scarce, the forests turn brown, animals flee and the sky turns red.To protect the orchard, the Peach King faces grave danger and Little Peach Tree must find their voice.'A modern classic . . . An exquisite book destined to be treasured by generations . . . Its timeless quality and gentle wisdom invite return visits, making it a rewarding and enduring read' BOOKS+PUBLISHING

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia Of Fast And Slow AnimalsIs the Australian tiger beetle faster or slower than a basset hound? Find out all about some of the world's fastest and slowest animals in the latest beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia from award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly.Whether you like to take things fast or slow, you will lose yourself in this stunning encyclopaedia filled with incredible detailed illustrations and fun facts about some of the most fascinating fast and slow animals in the natural world.Featuring facts and astonishing illustrations about sixty amazing fast and slow animals, including the super speedy black marlin, the cheetah and the gentoo penguin, and the oh-so-slow dwarf seahorse, the gila monster and the immortal jellyfish.Children and adults alike will wonder at these speedy and not-so-speedy animals.PRAISE FOR SAMI BAYLY'S BOOKS'Stunningly illustrated and deeply informative' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY'Beautiful and detailed . . . A treasure trove, ideal for 8-year-olds and older who are interested in natural history and fascinating creatures' SCHOOLDAYS MAGAZINE

A City Full Of SantasFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, comes a fun and festive holiday story about a little girl’s enthusiastic hunt for the real Santa in a city that’s bustling with joy.One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa, and she knows this is her year. She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands. When Mama takes her on a special journey to the city, they discover Santas ho-ho-ho-ing about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one. The little girl is sure she knows just what she’s looking for, but will she find Santa in time for Christmas?From award-winning author Joanna Ho and acclaimed artist Thai Phuong, comes a whimsical tale about the true magic of the season.

From the bestselling and award-winning bookmaker Jon Klassen comes a trio of companion board books perfect for sharing with the youngest of children. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm, a forest and an island are assembled with all their items, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. These are places for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. This trio of board books, focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, signals new ground for Jon Klassen, even as peculiar touches of whimsy stamp them as iconically his.Your Places Box Set includes:Your FarmYour ForestYour Island

This highly illustrated, playful field guide to common international birds brings the art of observology to the science of ornithology, showing the many ways these familiar creatures are remarkable if you take time to look. Have you seen a bird today? Probably, unless you’re reading this in bed. Did you truly look at the bird? To open your ornithological eyes and ears, meet the Omnibird. An Omnibird contains the essential birdiness of every bird—it was born from an egg, has feathers, two legs, a beak and gizzard, perhaps some premium features like spurs or a curuncle. Once you recognize the Omnibird, you’ll see the remarkable in any bird. You’ll be expert at finding extraordinary things around you, just by looking.Omnibird describes 12 common birds from habitats around the world—eagles, owls and seabirds, starlings, ducks and swans. You will explore the incredible internal structure of bird bones, learn what a gizzard stone is for, meet the tiny creatures that live on birds, and find the fascinating in eggs, bird poop, feathers, and flight patterns. Now you’re an Omnibird expert, you’ll look at every bird in new ways every day.

This soft, light-infused rhyming picture book follows an inquisitive child on a pastel-blue sleigh ride with “Mr Santa”, asking artless questions (“Can you eat clouds?” “Is my brother naughty or nice?”) and waking with a full stocking to wonder: “Was it really real?” Sure to become a seasonal bedtime favourite.