CHILDRENS BOOKS

Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth Board Book The bestselling Melissa Greenwood book for new babies now available in board book, especially for little hands! Miimi Marraal, she created us,you and me ...A deeply felt and heart-stirring picture book about the connection between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth.From Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth, My Little Barlaagany, Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean, Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby, and Giinagay Juluum, Hello Mountains. AWARDSShortlisted - Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year 2022 (Birth to Three Years)Shortlisted - ABIA Children's Picture Book of the Year 2023 (ages 0-6)Shortlisted - 2023 Karajia Award for Children's Literature

Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? My Shadow is Blue is a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book gently explores toxic masculinity and how we are redefining masculinity to be inclusive and empathetic.

Freshen up Easter book collections with this engaging and fun title.

Winner of the inaugural Walker Books Manuscript Prize. With themes including coercive control, coming of age, and finding yourself, this debut authentically deals with timely issues with insight, sympathy and well crafted humour.  Astrid is about to start her last year at high school. And her first. When her dad loses his job, Astrid’s homeschooling comes to an end. Until now, she has lived within the confines of a tightly controlled, contracted world where there's no room for anything … except following her father’s rules and pretending that everything is normal. As Astrid, and her mum, tentatively expand their world, they struggle to break free of their ingrained wariness and self-doubt. But with hope, new friends, and the strength of a promise, Astrid has a chance to find out what she wants, who she loves, and who she really is.  Winner of the inaugural Walker Books Manuscript Prize, this is a brilliantly written YA debut that deftly explores timely issues with insight, humour and pathos.

Happy Mother'S Day From The Crayons In a wonderful celebration of Mother’s Day, the hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit love their mums – and the mother figures in their lives – so much, that they wrote a book about it!Red crayon loves his mum because she works extra hard, especially during the holidays. Yellow and Orange crayons love their grandma, who has been like a mum to them. And White crayon loves his mum very much, even if he can’t always see her. In this inclusive celebration of all kinds of families, the crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit show how much they love celebrating their mums – and other family members – on Mother’s Day.

Satoko is bound by duty to marry a noble, but can’t escape the assassin who has her in his sights.  Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she’s targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn’t sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?  On the surface, Satoko has it all—she’s beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family’s eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal—of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes “until death do we part” seriously.

Fun animal facts are the theme for the latest in the Bologna Book Award shortlisted series from Elmer the patchwork elephant.  Learn amazing animal facts, and have fun spotting all of Elmer the patchwork elephant's friends in his colourful world!  In this big and busy search and find board book adventure, learn amazing animal facts. Did you know that giraffes' tongues are black? Or that baby rabbits are called kittens? And crocodile mums carry their babies in their mouths? Jam-packed fun facts spotting activities, questions to answer and details to discover, all from Elmer’s colourful world. Featuring a quiz maze to test their new knowledge at the end of the scenes, this book will help young children learn more about the natural world while developing their powers of observation, visual acuity, and their early numeracy and language skills as they go.  Also in the Elmer Search and Find series: Elmer Search and Find Elmer Search and Find Colours Elmer Search and Find Numbers

WINNER of the 2019 Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards – Indigenous Children Category     Â                                                                                          A powerful and moving story about true mateship. A window to the past and a glance at the future. Dreaming Soldiers weaves tales of childhood adventures and battlefield challenges with gentle Dreaming themes. Â This is a touching friendship story about Jimmy and Johnno, two young Australian boys in the 1900s; mates who do everything together, sharing adventures and growing up side by side in the dusty cattle yards of an Outback South Australian station and later on the dusty WWI battlefields of the Middle East. Â The simple storytelling combines with stunning images to honour the service of Australian veterans and highlight the important contribution of First Nations soldiers. Â Its power lies in that spotlight on the friendship, the shared adventures and stories, the fears and hopes that are common regardless of skin colour.’ -  Barbara Braxton Â “A powerful (and overdue) look at the war.  Shane McGrath’s work is stunning, a perfect foil for Catherine Bauer’s compelling story.” – A. Paterson Â “This simply written story sensitively provides a historical perspective of the racism and discrimination endured by Indigenous people and returning soldiers." – ReadPlus Â “I loved everything about this book. Shane McGrath has done a magnificent job translating the text and giving it another dimension by magnifying the most important scenes. The use of khaki throughout the book was a brilliant choice. This is one not to be missed!" – Kids Book Review

Bling Jollygood (The Fairly Secret Files) Brand-new illustrated junior fiction from the bestselling creator of the Very Cranky Bear series! Meet Bling Jollygood: half-penguin, half-canary, full-time undercover reporter.Bling discovers that an egg-shaped comet is hurtling towards Earth! So, she puts together a makeshift crew to blow it up and save the planet. Everyone they meet along the way is extremely helpful. Perhaps too helpful ... A witty and slapstick adventure from bestselling creator Nick Bland.

Relatable, clever, and authentic! Hassan's story will resonate with every Muslim.

"A thrilling and thought-provoking sci-fi adventure that's shot through with humanity. A great read." Christopher Edge  The Last of Us meets Wall-E in this post-apocalyptic tale of family, hope and survival from a multi-award-winning author  Jen and her father are making their way across a deserted world after a technological collapse brought civilization as people knew it to an end. The Flood took out all all technology, but also many people who were connected to a central information hive. Those who are left behind must find each other and build a new life. But Jen's father isn't related to her by blood – he is a human-appearing AI, a glitch in the system, and a secret that must be kept, even from those she wishes she could trust...  Exploring themes of what it means to be human, the value of every individual and where true danger lies – in our technological creations, or the ones who create them – this is a powerful and hopeful dystopian adventure for readers age 9+

‘Heartbreaking but essential …  a fitting tribute and reminder of why we must never forget the sacrifices made by ordinary young Australian men and women and their families to secure the freedom we enjoy today.’ During World War I, over 330,000 Australians served their country on battlefields far from their homeland, more than 60,000 of them died. Â This is the story of the Marlow brothers, five young volunteers – three of whom were destined to never return home – a heart-breaking tale of courage, mateship and sacrifice. Read the letters the brothers wrote from the trenches, trace their footsteps and commemorate all those who have served to defend our freedom and way of life. Â Compiled by the granddaughter of a surviving brother from a primary source collection of over 500 letters, postcards and photos, this is the ideal tool for developing understanding of Australia’s major days of commemoration – Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. ‘… easy to understand and quite fascinating to read … it offers a very personal and relatable perspective on the impersonal statistics of war.’  Â ‘A beautifully presented picture book … a must have for any classroom and many homes.’ First released in 2015, a CBCA notable book and ABIA shortlisted, this updated edition now includes teaching activities.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Â Every year, Australia remembers the brave people who have fought to keep our country safe and free. On 25 April, we commemorate Anzac Day, and on 11 November, we observe Remembrance Day. These significant days of commemoration remind us of the Anzac spirit and the importance of honouring those who have sacrificed so much for our way of life. Â Australia Remembers offers a vivid and engaging exploration of the origins and traditions of Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and war memorials, delving into their deep connections and significance for young Australians today. With colourful descriptions and accessible language, Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and War Memorials ensures that the next generation understands and honours the history and traditions of these pivotal occasions in our national story. Â … a superb contribution to the collection – Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf Â … the pure informational text with colour, variety, well-designed layout and age-appropriateness of Australia Remembers truly stands out like one of the tallest poppies in its field – Romi Sharp, Just Kids Lit Â  .. a powerful, exceptional resource that will have a high engagement of interest for anyone – Julieanne Wallace, Books, Teacups and Cupcakes                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Â ... Paterson understands the needs of her audience and pitches perfectly to self-readers from the age of 6 to 12 ... I for one, wish that I had had such a book when I was at school – Brydie Wright, By the Book

Twelve days. Five kids. Many special effects. One giant mystery.

Brock the Croc lives in a thriving swamp. As the only crocodile, he loves attention and parties all day. Brock rides his motorbike, holds extravagant swamp discos, and plays electric guitar. But when humans set up a worksite next to the swamp, Brock and his friends learn their home is set to be filled-in with concrete! The animals all turn to Brock to save them, but has he been exaggerating his achievements? Will he be able to live up to his reputation and stop the humans from destroying the swamp forever?