CHILDRENS BOOKS

Wands Away: Learning To Fly Meet Ramona Spellstar, witch in training, as she discovers magic for the very first time. A charming and magical fully illustrated series in spot colour for 5+ emerging readers about first experiences.Ramona is about to start at the Wands Away School, and she’s very nervous. What if she can’t do magic? What if she doesn’t make any friends? But as soon as she arrives in the friendly forest, she discovers how much fun learning magic can be. Unpacking, meeting new people, and, most importantly, learning to fly. Join Ramona and her classmates as they discover the excitement of their first broomstick.Collect your magical badges with Ramona and her friends in this brand new series packed with fun and friendship from bestselling illustrator, Emma Farrarons.

Your Truck is a standout board book series starter.Minimalism motors toward an expansive experience in this smart work that puts youngest readers in the driver’s seat. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children.This is your truck. It is yours to have.Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too.Jon Klassen brings his minimalist’s touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

Running Back To You follows Millie, a ninth grader who values honesty above all else. However, when she fibs about being kissed to her classmate Logan, she realizes she must kiss someone quickly to make her lie true. As she navigates through her plan to get a boyfriend to cover up her lie, she is constantly thwarted by Logan's presence. Millie begins to question why Logan is so invested in her love life and wonders if his intentions were never to embarrass her, but rather something else entirely. Will Millie finally come clean and face the consequences of her lie, or will she continue down the path of deception to save face?

The Magnificent Book Of Ocean Creatures Dive into the world’s oceans, exploring sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas, and the murky depths to meet 36 magnificent ocean creatures.Take a journey through oceans and seas to find 36 magnificent marine animals, from the immense blue whale to speedy flying fish. See fierce predators like the great white shark and orca, as well as truly bizarre creatures such as the giant clam and the sea slug. During your watery adventure you can find out how whales talk to each other, where sea turtles sleep, and how sea stars eat. Marvel at the hooded seal’s extraordinary air bag and at the humpback anglerfish’s glowing ‘fishing rod’. Learn how the sea otter uses a tool to crack open shellfish and why the queen parrotfish is an expert reef-cleaner.With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.36 OCEAN CREATURES: Learn about dozens of ocean creatures, from the spiny lobster to the majestic sailfish.BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these fascinating ocean creatures to life.FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of illuminating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal-lovers of all ages.MAP OF THE OCEAN WORLD: A full-page map shows where each ocean creature is found.COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

The Elevator On 74th StreetSmall Walt meets The Last Stop on Market Street in this picture book about a warmhearted elevator that’s part matchmaker, part friend, and all sweetness.Every day, Ellie the elevator works tirelessly to make the residents of her building happy. She loves everyone who lives in her building—even the dogs with muddy paws and the over-enthusiastic button-pushers. But Ellie has a soft spot for Thea, who bounces through Ellie’s doors with a cheerful grin every day.After Thea’s best friend moves away, Ellie rarely sees Thea smile anymore. Ellie wants to cheer Thea up…but what can an elevator do to help? Leave it to Ellie to make Thea’s world better.

Sing Me The SummerSplash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons.Combining Jane Godwin's sparkling text and Alison Lester's whimsical watercolours, Sing Me the Summer celebrates those precious everyday moments that stay with us forever.

My First Aussie DinosaursExciting new format that introduces Australian dinosaurs to little palaeontologists in the making.Meet the dinosaurs of Australia! Discover the biggest, fastest and scariest prehistoric creatures that once roamed the land.

Jumping Joey's Journey through the night with some of Australia's most fascinating furry friends. Meet waddling wombats, bounding bilbies, peculiar possums and daring devils in this delightful introduction to our cute and quirky marsupials.

Ingenious InsectsStep through the seasons with some of Australia's most interesting insects. Say hello to chirping cicadas, flashing fireflies, sneaky stick insects, and burrowing bees in this adorable introduction to our unique and charming bug life.

How To Get Home Briiing! sings the bell.It's home time. Hooray.Head straight to Gate B.Wave goodbye. Hug g'day.School is done for the day, so let's use the signs to guide us home! Remember to GIVE WAY to bugs, STOP at the crossing and keep a look out for the MISSING budgie as you find your way to HOME SWEET HOME.

Donut Squad 2: Make A Mess!The bagels are lying low, and now the Donut Squad are enjoying making their own malarkey. They're off camping! And hiding from bears! Anxiety Donut is on an adventure where what happens next is up to YOU! And Lil Timmy learns the Meaning of Life - so you can too! But the bagels can't be held back for long - their plan is about to be unleashed to kick the Donut Squad out of their own book. Will the Donuts be able to stop them?The sweet vs savoury royal rumble is back on - and it's going to get messy! The only thing guaranteed is that it will be gleefully hilarious!

Busy Beaks offers a fascinating look into the world of Australia's colorful and diverse birds. From the splashing shorebirds to the clattering cockatoos, parading penguins, and greedy galahs, readers will be entertained by the antics of these feathered friends. This book is the ideal introduction to birds of every shape and size, providing a delightful glimpse into their busy lives. Spend a day with these vibrant creatures and experience the beauty and wonder of Australia's avian population.

Bear In Our BackyardDoes she sleep?Shall we peak?Is it really a Bear?Shall we sneak outside and see if Bear is really there?Tom and Tilly search for the bear who lives in their backyard.Will she come out and play?A rare tribute to the small and magical moments that mums create every day.Perfect for families expecting a new baby bear.

Leviathan is the first book in the steam-punk trilogy, now a Netflix series. It is the eve of World War 1, and tensions are high as European powers are gearing up for battle. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have powerful Clankers - steam-driven iron machines armed to the teeth. The British Darwinists, on the other hand, use fabricated animals as their weapons of choice. The Leviathan is a living airship, the most powerful airbeast in the skies of Europe. Prince Aleksandar Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire finds himself on the run, betrayed by his own people with only a small loyal crew by his side. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Services, where she excels as an airman. However, her secret is always at risk of being exposed. As the Great War looms, Alek and Deryn's paths unexpectedly converge, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure.