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Bluey: Big Backyard

Bluey

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!

Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes Swimming

Peppa Pig

Over 1 million Peppa Pig books sold!

Goodnight, Glow Worms

Aura Parker

From the creator of the delightful Meerkat Splash comes a cuddly, snuggly bedtime book for the very young.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl

Phizzwhizzing new cover look for this iconic story by the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!

A Banana is a Banana

Justine Clarke, Josh Pyke, Heath McKenzie

From household name Justine Clarke (actress, singer, children’s entertainer) and musician extraordinaire Josh Pyke comes a laugh-out-loud picture book based on the song ‘A Banana is a Banana’. Paired with bright illustrations by award-winner Heath McKenzie this story champions the fun kids can have with words, rhymes and a bit of imagination.

Lights Out, Leonard

Josh Pyke, Chris Nixon

A cheeky story about night-time fears from award-winning Australian singer and songwriter Josh Pyke.

Where's Spot?

Eric Hill

A special 40th anniversary edition of the very first lift-the-flap book featuring lovable Spot and his family.

Meerkat Splash

Aura Parker

Aura Parker's playful rhyme and energetic illustrations combine to create the perfect picture book for the very young about colours and bathtime.

All About Hairy Maclary

Lynley Dodd

Meet mischievous Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang in this delightful shaped board book for babies.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Beatrix Potter

The classic original of Beatrix Potter's best-selling tale!

What Zola Did on Monday

Melina Marchetta, Deb Hudson

From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers.

Finding Francois

Gus Gordon

A heartwarming story from award-winning author and illustrator Gus Gordon about hope, possibility and finding a friend.

Where is The Green Sheep?

Mem Fox, Judy Horacek

THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR – EARLY CHILDHOOD Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep in this Australian classic.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Australian Friends

Eric Carle

Can you find some of the amazing animals who live in Australia? Peek behind the flaps on every page in this bright and beautiful book.

Bluey: Bob Bilby

Bluey

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!

Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Doctors and Nurses

Peppa Pig

Peppa's playgroup gets a very special visit from Dr Brown Bear and Nurse Fox

The Besties to the Rescue

Felice Arena, Tom Jellett

From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures – at school, at home, in the backyard, even in the living room! A funny, sweet series about kids being kids, where imagination and play rule!

The Besties Make a Splash

Felice Arena, Tom Jellett

The Besties Party On

Felice Arena, Tom Jellett

The Besties Show and Smell

Felice Arena, Tom Jellett

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