CHILDRENS BOOKS

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

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.

The sequel to Runt, the phenomenal bestseller and family favourite, by award-winning author Craig Silvey.

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

Hedgewitch: StonewitchStep into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.To complete the next step in her witch's training, Cassie Morgan must invent a brand-new spell. However, she is struggling for inspiration - so she jumps at the chance to attend the Covenmoot.Every five years, covens from all over Britain and Ireland meet to take part in a series of challenging games in the hopes of winning the Covenmoot Cauldron. Cassie and her friends travel to Glen Carlin, a remote valley in the Scottish Highlands, to take part. But menacing forces haunt the moors and rumours of the ancient Stonewitch swirl through the camp.Cassie and her coven must work together to prove themselves in the Covenmoot, while long-hidden secrets come to light and the wicked Erl King's power grows.Witches aren't born, they're made ...

The Story Writer'S Handbook Learn how to write with the multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad!There is so much about writing that I love -- playing with words, scribbling freely without a destination in mind, gathering ideas, daydreaming, planning, problem-solving and, of course, creating stories.Let's gambol, ramble, dabble and dance in storytelling.Just for fun.It will get your imagination whirring, your ideas expanding and your talents growing.Happy writing!KatrinaFrom the award-winning, bestselling Australian author Katrina Nannestad comes a playful yet practical guide to creating your own stories.

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

We give it 5 stars out of five for it's beautiful descriptions, surprising twists and characters we loved. We'd recommend it to anyone who's had friendship challenges, lost someone special, or can relate to Pippy's journey.