3-5 Years

A-choo, A-choo, A-choo! Oh no! Santa is stuck in the chimney! How will the boys and girls get their presents if he's stuck in there all night? Sing along to...

It's Christmas in Australia and Dad wants that perfect Christmas family photo, but someone is always missing! From Australian icon and singer - songwriter, John Williamson, comes this hugely popular...

A heartwarming story to encourage confidence in being yourself. In this sweet, thoughtful story, a little boy feels unhappy when he compares himself to his classmates. But he comes to...

The modern gnome's life is a far cry from the stereotypes of toadstools and forest glades. In fact, these days most gnomes live in towns and cities - right alongside...

That afternoon the boy's house is full of people, all dressed in black for a reception, but one important person isn't there: his grandmother. The boy's grandfather feels her absence...

It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he...

Nostalgia decorates the Christmas tree and thinks of yuletides gone by, Curiosity loves listening to all of Anxiety's fascinating worries while Patience enjoys calmly making jam for all her friends......

When Ali and Layla hear about wild gardening at school, they immediately start dreaming about the adventures they could have if they invited the wild into their garden. They speak...

What letter does the word bee start with? If you said "B" you're right - in English! But in many, many languages it actually starts with A. Bee is Anu...

A small girl called Amanda converses with a haughty cat called Panda in this whimsical nonsense-style poem. Inspired by a real cat called Panda, we find out about his slightly...

Why do humans invent so many cool things? What's so good about walking on two legs? And why can't chickens play guitar? Find out inside, and learn many more incredible...

A feel-good story about a superhero whose superpower is her kindness. Bea loves helping friends and really wants to be a superhero, but none of the costumes she tries on...

One-legged Joe is often told that he's Amazing Joe or Poor Joe, but what if he'd rather just be ... Joe? One-legged Joe is "amazing". He knows this because wherever...

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, Ring-ting-tingling too, Come on, it's lovely weather, For a sleigh ride together with you! The trailer is decorated, the sun is shining, there's ice...

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived the sweetest, most beautiful girl, Cinderella, who was made to work hard by her cruel stepmother. One day an invitation...

When the little mermaid rescues a prince from drowning, she instantly falls in love with him. Find out what happens when a scary witch gives her a magic drink. The...

When Noah hears beautiful piano music sweeping through the station, he longs to play. Without a piano of his own, he carefully crafts one out of paper, and the notes...

One morning, Mouse woke up epecially early, eager to write a brand-new story . . . One morning, Mouse woke up epecially early, eager to write a brand-new story ....

Splat! traces art history through the artists who helped to make important artistic innovations, including Michelangelo and the High Renaissance; Bruegel and his paintings of everyday peasant life; Manet and...

Both a love letter to New York City and an introduction to graphic design, this is the story of how the designer Massimo Vignelli tackled the problem of creating a...

Count to 20 and back with an amazing animal team! They're all ready to run, ride, jump, swim and play all day. On your marks... get set... GO! There is...

2026 CBCA NOTABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR What is a dot when a dot is not? Is it a swish? A sweep? Or a swirl? Is it a...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! What would Bluey's Mum do? Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli's very own checklist. A gorgeous hardback book...

"A colourful, almost tangibly joyful picture book about a boy, his grandad and their days on the beach, painting pebbles to mark treasured memories." Guardian " A heartwarming story of...

A fun, flip-over picture book for children that reads from both front and back. Smile Cry is an innovative picture book for young kids, showcasing the full emotional range of...

From the team behind the acclaimed Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise comes a very scary read-aloud story ... or is it? Monster wants to be in a scary story -...

A moving ecological fable and a lyrical love song to a lost species from the cocreators of One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival Millions of years ago, the island...

Take a journey of discovery through Australia's social history with this alphabet book. Each letter is illustrated with an exquisitely photographed object from the Museum's collections, from 'anchor' to 'zip',...

A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut. One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest -...

Travel along Melbourne's twisting Yarra river in a glorious celebration of indigenous culture and Australia's unique flora and fauna. Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri people...

From bestselling adult fiction author and renowned poet JJ Bola comes his astonishingly powerful debut picture book. Fly Boy is angry. Fly Boy is mad. Fly Boy is jealous. Fly...

A hilariously clever picture book about a man with a white beard and a red hat who, despite all evidence to the contrary, insists that he is NOT Santa Claus....

A lift-the-flap or gatefold guessing-game book for pre-school children based on Australian animals, birds and reptiles and their habitats. Animals featured are frill-necked lizards, emus, echidnas, wombats, kangaroos, kookaburras, goannas,...

This ingenious, playful book invites every reader to add their own sound effects to the gorgeously illustrated scenes! Explore every scene of this stylish book and follow the prompts to...

What if you mixed the gentle spirit of Lucy Cousins's Maisy with the offbeat world of the Moomins? Meet the Smushkins, a family of characters that toddlers will find irresistible....

In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of...

Matt Tavares, New York Times bestselling author of Dasher and its sequel, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas , returns with another Christmas classic in the making. In this sparkling new...

From the award-winning and bestselling creators of the Bear and Mouse series comes another charming and witty picture book about an unlikely, but loveable, pair of best friends. One autumn...

"Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child's need to find control." - The Guardian A tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing...

This innovative flip-format picture book is a sequel to the best-selling and CBCA Notable Book for 2017, Smile Cry . Piglet, Bunny and Cat return in a charming, whimsical sensory...

A beautiful picture book with a magical twist that celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. From one of the world's most treasured bookmakers, author of The Concrete Garden...

"A stand-out book." ZOE SUGG A joyful celebration of the senses and how to cope with sensory overload, from the much-loved creator of The Happy News Every day there are...

"Combining a centuries-old practice with the story about a Palestinian family and their relationship to the land make Hilwa's Gifts an absolute treasure." - Booklist (starred review) A heartwarming picture-book...

Ready, steady, wobble ... GO! Saddle up for a bike ride with Maisy! Maisy has a new bicycle and can't wait to go on a bike ride with her friends....

Join this little Tyrannosaurus rex as he spends the day on the prehistoric planes with his brother, sister and mother. He'll meet different dinosaurs and encounter strange creatures, splash through...

Sarah Ayoub's new gently reassuring story follows on from the success of How to Be a Friend and captures heartwarming and practical details about what you need to know for...

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Meanwhile a star-dusted sleigh blazed through the sky, With a dragon-shaped...

An adorable new series about the highs and lows of toddler life from the creators of I'm Sticking with You . "WHY can't I have the ice cream? WHY can't...