Picture Books

A clever, quirky picture-book biography of one of the most important figures of modern and contemporary art Louise Bourgeois was a world-famous artist who told stories of her life through...

Guess what people ate throughout history in this deliciously informative introduction to culinary history In this first book of culinary history for children, readers will discover the fascinating dishes eaten...

Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are blind...

Swing your partner and do-si-do! Another rollicking sing-along with the Topp Twins. This favourite traditional children's song, which is sung in schools and pre-schools around the country (and sometimes in...

HONOUR BOOK: 2025 CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood It was still dark when Mr Miller opened the gates of the old zoo, but he wasn't scared because he...

It started with a seed, and that seed was me. And, over time, laughter filled my garden ... A heartfelt celebration of family, community and the seasons of life, to...

When the kingdom of Arendelle is trapped in an eternal winter, Anna sets off on a journey to the North Mountain to find her sister, Elsa. Can Anna and her...

Henry lives 2,003 kilometres from his grandpa - that's longer than all the world's blue whales placed end to end and as uncatchable as a goodnight kiss on a shooting...

A celebration of baby achievements that's the perfect first book for the babies in your life. Say Hooray! is all about celebrating developmental milestones so special and important in a...

There was an old lady who swallowed an egg. I don't know why she swallowed the egg ... I'm not pulling your leg! The old lady is cooking up a...

There was an old bloke who swallowed a bunny. I don't know why he swallowed that bunny ... Crikey, that's funny! The Old Bloke is loose on the farm, and...

Roland Harvey and his new pelican friend are off on an adventure to walk, fish, canoe, raft, windsurf, sail, paddle-steam, houseboat and even fly their way along the Murray River,...

WINNER: 2022 NSW Premier's History Awards, Young People's History Prize SHORT-LISTED: 2023 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Literature SHORT-LISTED: 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Indigenous Writers' Prize Welcome to Ngambaa...

Contains Angry, Lonely, Scared, Sad, Happy & Kind

When a young boy is asked to bring an object to contribute to his class ANZAC project, he finds all kinds of old things-some wildly exciting, others more confusing. But...

We should have harmony among people who live on this beautiful planet. We should make friends with people we don't know. We should play, share and have trust with everyone....

Yvonne Morrison's funny rhyming storyline and Nicola Bright's glorious illustrations capture an Aussie mum doing her best every day and in every way. If she's not playing netball or cheering...

My Aussie Dad is happy, playing cricket on the sand... Even if his time at bat does not go quite as planned. My Aussie Dad likes thinking that his barbie...

Strong feelings are hard to cope with at any age. But they are particularly difficult for small children, who have no experience or perspective. They may not even have the...

A fun and informative handbook for young readers on understanding and caring for our feline friends from the kid behind the popular Twitter account I've Pet That Cat! Pet That...

Children's Literature Legacy Award winner and Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator James E. Ransome use key moments from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life to...

Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberant story about being yourself. Epic has tricks you won't believe. He's the kick flipping, big rail king....

This classic nursery rhyme is retold in a picture book version which sees Doctor Foster not only travelling to Gloucester, but also Oxford, Gosport, Stockton and Bognor, encountering not just...

Join Mama Hook for storytime! Everyone's favourite pirate villain, Captain Hook, is up to no good. Enjoy three swashbuckling tales in this deluxe picture book. Written by Sharon Osbourne and...

Sometimes the biggest problems call for the Littlest Bandit! Daredevil Grandma Bandit is stuck in a tree, and all the other bandits are convinced they know the best way to...

Using comparative statements, the infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have created a sweet compendium of small daily moments.

From author-illustrator duo Adam Rex and Mac Barnett comes a wacky picture book that's sure to keep you on your toes. What's got soft hair, hard teeth, and ears that...

This is the story of Marcel Duchamp and how the Dada art movement changed the way people thought about what art could be, and what could be art. From drawing...

Age range 3 to 6 Jessie Hickman was Australia's bold, but little-known, Lady Bushranger. Raised in the circus during the early 1900s, she later turned to a life of crime...

"I love Daddy's BBQs, but he always burns the chops, Daddy says 'that's ok', burnt chops are tops" 'My Super Single Dad' picks up where 'My Super Single Mum' left...

Henry's brother is getting married and it is time to prepare for the ceremony. Grandfather suggests for Henry to organise something special for his brother. But what can henry do?...

Difference is everywhere, just look and see. This whole-wide-big-world is wondrous-unique. A gorgeous picture book about our diverse and wonderful world from award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke and illustrator Isobel...

Tom Kruse was a real Australian hero. He delivered the mail to outback stations and towns all along the Birdsville Track. It was a tough job, but Tom was even...

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Big Ted is having one of those days ... His feelings are dark and stormy. Luckily, his friends...

Meet Terry Fox, the brave young man who would not give up in his quest to give other cancer sufferers hope, despite all odds. Part of the beloved Little People,...

Snowflakes is a playful journey into the heart of what it means to be human, exploring the concept of life, death and reincarnation through the tender examination of a snowflake's...

Patricia Piccinini is an award-winning artist who loves exploring the amazing connections between humans and animals. Published by the National Gallery of Australia, Every Heart Sings is her first children's...

Once upon a time, there were three Thingummies called Sadie, Spike and Smudge. They lived in the middle of Nowhere in a place called Floatyfish, surrounded by soft fluffy clouds....

Families, families all kinds of families, Families are people and animals, too. But all sorts of other things fit into families. Look all around and you'll see that they do!...

A hilarious new story from Zoe Foster Blake that celebrates children's love of play fighting and acting out imaginary battles, except this time it's Mum who wants to play and...

Wilam: A Birrarung Story is one day on a vital, flourishing river. As ngua rises, Bunjil soars over mountain ash, flying higher and higher as the wind warms. Below, Birrarung...

All the Colours of London is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks. Explore...