Puffinalia for Educators.
Dear educator,
Welcome to the 2022 edition of the Puffinalia magazine!
We relaunched this little booklet in 2020 to celebrate 80 years of Puffin and also as an homage to the original 1977 magazine that was sent to Australian Puffin Club members. Since then, Puffin Australia has been committed to providing quality literature to young readers, sharing the magic of stories and helping to make reading fun. In these pages, you’ll find an overview of just some of the books publishing in the first half of 2022 as well as feature interviews with bestselling Australian authors Jacqueline Harvey, Felice Arena and R.A. Spratt.
Happy reading!
The Puffin Australia team
A delightful story about the special bond between a boy and his cat, from the multi-award-winning team, Sonya Hartnett and Lucia Masciullo, celebrating friendship, courage and the value of those we love.
A delightful picture book about a dog called Alfie who longs to be bold and brave like other dogs. From Australian of the Year Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris, a key member of the cave-diving team that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand.
A beautiful and powerful story for 5+ to challenge the way we view one of our most infamous birds, and ourselves.
A moving picture book debut about depression, sensory awareness, and the power of listening, from Australian psychologist and author of Teaching Kids to be Kind.
A fabulously funny debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens and David Baddiel.
Rich and Matt are off to the toilet for a Number 2 . . . a second Teleportaloo adventure, that is!
This latest book from two of Australia’s favourite comedy performers is 100% crazy and out-of-this-world fun. Filled with hilarious illustrations and featuring The Listies, Matt and Rich, as they appear in their shows and performances, this is another masterpiece of silly science fiction, toot-a-riffic toilet humour and slapstick.
Packed full of hours of fun, this very silly Bumper Book is a must-have for every child! A handy travel-sized paperback, great for holidays, car trips or when you're stuck at home!
By the bestselling creator of the Really Truly Amazing Guide to Everything.
The bestselling book and TV series as seen on Netflix. Round the Twist boasts three short stories and the low down on how the TV series was made. Fact, fiction and fun from the fantastic pen of Paul Jennings.
Another crowd-favourite from the number-one bestselling author of the Specky Magee series!
This is Specky Magee meets The Boy and the Spy - a moving and inspiring story set against the backdrop of the Second World War in Australia, the women's movement and the little-known history of women's football.
Another entertaining historical novel by one of Australia's most-acclaimed authors.
This heartwarming story by award-winning and bestselling author Monica McInerney will delight readers young and old.
Everyone’s favourite teacher, Mr Bambuckle, is back with more hilarious stories, shenanigans and silliness at Blue Valley School!
What do you do when ghosts rise from the past? When they reveal long-buried secrets that could turn your world upside down?
When everything seems to be going wrong, sometimes you just have to stand up for what you believe in, even if it's just in your own little corner of the world ...
A mini book of facts packed with maximum humour!
The remarkable and remarkably revolting follow-up children's book to the record-breaking bestseller Kay's Anatomy from the UK's funniest science teacher, Adam Kay. Illustrated throughout by comedian Henry Paker.
The beautiful, and beautifully illustrated, true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic, and the challenges of navigating the 'normal' world around her
This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . . 'talk'. Discover the astonishing stories from the brand-new BBC TV series, presented by David Attenborough.
There is so much weird stuff out there – but the TRUTH is in here!
A wonderful new paperback edition of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield.
Three squabbling siblings. One all too perfect next-door neighbour. A missing mum, a bumbling dad, a kooky cockroach mystery and an eccentric country town. What could possibly go wrong?
Piranhas on the run, stolen sandwiches, chocolate waterfalls and so much more!
<h3>A hugely inventive, action-packed, fun and quirky – and occasionally dark – adventure for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, Nevermoor or Frankenstein.</h3>
A fast-paced, action-packed story of how the past catches up to us, from bestselling and award-winning author Fleur Ferris.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2023 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Learn more about Kensy and Max, Jacqueline Harvey’s series that has sold over 100,000 copies.
Felice Arena talks about his new book celebrating women and sport and reflects on the 20th anniversary of Specky Magee.
Jacqueline Harvey and Kate Isobel Scott have teamed up after nearly 30 years to create their first picture book together.
5 tips to help you plan now and avoid Book Week stress later.
We're thrilled to share that fourteen books have been named CBCA Notables this year. Learn more about them here.
The Indie Book Awards Shortlist 2025 has been announced, and Penguin Random House Australia has four books on the list!
Read by example this Mother’s Day with these book duos, perfect for mums and their children.
2024 marks ten years of the Friday Barnes book series. Discover a few ideas for celebrating this impressive milestone.
Check out some of the best books for early readers this summer. From your kids’ favourite characters to heartwarming tales, children will adore these fun reads.
A heartwarming picture book about kindness by the 2019 Australian of the Year, Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris.