CHILDRENS BOOKS

Ozzie Goes to School is a heartwarming story that will resonate with and reassure young children starting school for the first time.Ozzie lives with his dad in a shipping container by the sea in the Top End of Australia. He’s not afraid of much—not the cool, dark interior of the container when the door is shut at night, not snakes, and not even the crocodiles that he and his dad keep an eye out for on the beach during the day.But there is one thing Ozzie is afraid of: school.In this delightful tale, Ozzie bravely faces his fear of being away from his dad in an unfamiliar place with new people—and discovers that he can overcome his worries and shine.

1920s Paris bursts to life in this captivating return to the world and characters of Nicki Greenberg's The Detective's Guide universe.

A story about connection, love and friendship

A thrilling new adventure and mystery for Pepper Stark and her friends.

From the award-winning Indigenous author-illustrator Ambelin Kwaymullina comes an uplifting tale about self-worth and the importance of helping others while honouring your unique strengths.There was once a crow who lived in a tree by a waterhole. Each morning, she stared into the water and saw another crow staring back. Crow thought Crow-in-the-waterhole was the most wonderful bird she had ever seen.Crow and the Waterhole is an inspiring picture book for younger readers about how we perceive ourselves and others.

----------------------THE BUNNY ADVENTURES- DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD!----------------------Hop into HUGS with the Bunny Adventures!We're looking for the perfect hug. Come and join the fun!Get ready to celebrate HUGS with the bunnies, as our four favourite friends set off on an exciting lift-the-flap adventure to find the very best, cuddliest, happiest hug of all. With prickly hedgehog hugs, woolly lamb hugs and fluffy chick hugs to find hidden under the flaps, it's an action-packed treasure hunt! Can you help the bunnies in their search and get them home in time for bed? Bouncy, joyful and full of fun, this is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day and EVERY day of the year, from the bestselling author of We're Going on an Egg Hunt and We're Going on a Sleigh Ride.

Maps to pore over, on subjects you'd never expect, compiled with explanatory diagrams and text to form an exciting new style of referenceMaps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Inside these pages you will discover maps of science, history, nature, and space. Find a new way into fascinating topics with this unique book.Follow the routes of animals as they embark on migrations and of seeds as they leave their parent plants. Discover maps to guide you around hidden spaces, like the inside of a beehive, and places as distant as the outer reaches of the solar system. Explore the depths of the ocean, a single cell, a car engine, the human brain, a medieval castle, and much more. This unique book features an encyclopaedic range of subjects for children who want to find out everything there is to know about the world.Using maps, need-to-know topics can be introduced in an inviting, visual way. This book is also packed with diagrams and information to help inquisitive children learn more about each topic. Beautifully illustrated and filled with engaging text, Explore is a book that young readers will treasure.

A beautiful hardcover edition to celebrate the 35th anniversary of everyone's all-time favourite Australian beach book, by much-loved author Alison Lester, and the release of the beautiful feature film.

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!It's the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? And will everyone get to meet Bingo's new friend?A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages.Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more.

Taronga presents books for the wild little learners and explorers! Splash and swim, laugh and bounce, scratch and sleep.What else do baby Aussie animals do in a day?Follow the adventures of some adorable baby animals and see what they get up to in the day before snuggling up for bedtime. With bright, fun illustrations and simple, read-aloud text for little ones, What Do Baby Animals Do? captures the magic of Australia's wildlife from dawn to dusk.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!

Taronga presents books for the wild little learners and explorers! Get ready to bounce, growl, splash and laugh along with your favourite Aussie animals!It's a noisy day for Aussie animals! With simple, musical rhyme and deliciously bright illustrations, children discover sounds and patterns along with some of Australia's most iconic animals.Kookaburra laughEmu dashLittle frog croakPlatypus . . . SPLASH!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!

From the award-winning Indigenous author-illustrator Ambelin Kwaymullina comes a wonderful story about having the courage to overcome fear to embrace change.There was once a caterpillar who lived all alone. Everything around Caterpillar seemed large and strange, and she was full of fear. Determined to escape any possible danger, Caterpillar hides away in the safety of her chrysalis. There, she finally discovers the inner strength she needs to truly live.Caterpillar and Butterfly is a beautiful tale about bravery and overcoming one's fears.

A beautiful First Nations picture book from the award-winning Indigenous creators Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina, The Two-Hearted Numbat is an uplifting tale about identity and balancing the needs of others with your own.There was once a numbat who had two hearts. Numbat's first heart was a feather, and when he wore it he felt soft and gentle. His second heart was a stone, and when he wore it he felt powerful and strong. But it was troublesome to have two hearts. Numbat decided it would be better to have only one - but which heart should he choose?The Two-Hearted Numbat is an uplifting tale about identity, perfect for younger readers.

The sequel to NYT bestselling Curious Tides and the second book in this lush and intoxicating world of dark academia, lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships. ? After going through the door that called to them both in dreams, Emory and Romie find themselves in the Wychwood, albeit a twisted, rotting version that feels wrong. A sinister force has awoken with their arrival, intent on destruction, and now Emory and Romie must stop it before it reaches their own shores. Meanwhile, Baz and Kai are desperate to follow their friends to other worlds, but a mishap pulls them back in time instead. Stuck together in the past, they must navigate a very different Aldryn College as they unravel the school’s darkest secrets. Across time and worlds, Emory, Romie, Baz and Kai find their fates eerily interwoven with the heroes from Clover’s book. But when stories can’t be trusted, friendships are put to the test, and deadly enemies are not always as they seem, they must decide who gets to be a hero – and who is desperate enough to see themselves become a villain. Dive into the dreamscape. But remember: nightmares are never far away . . . Praise for Curious Tides: 'A world that pulses and breathes. With intricate magic and a mystery that spirals as deep and dark as it can go, Curious Tides is a marvel in atmosphere.' – Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights 'Rich, immersive and astonishingly layered—I want to sink into this darkly magical world and never leave.' – Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls 'Vividly imagined, beautifully written, and as dark as it is dazzling ­­– Curious Tides will drag you under from the very first page.' – Sarah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'A darkly enchanting story that had me turning pages like mad. Gorgeous writing, fascinating characters, and the kind of rich magical lore that dreams are made of. Curious Tides swept me away. I'm obsessed with this world.' – Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn 'Curious Tides sucks you in from page one with a fully realized universe that feels lived-in and otherworldly all at once. The story is alive with lore, and it’s impossible not to be transported.' – Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Strike the Zither 'With chewy, intricate worldbuilding; sparkling characters; and thrilling twists, Curious Tides pulled me under, and I never wanted to resurface from its richly imagined depths. An alluring, immersive debut.' – Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic 'A beautifully ethereal fantasy that reads like a dream. Filled with beguiling magic and whimsical storytelling, Curious Tides is a reverie I was sad to wake from.' – Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief

Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.