Hardcover Picture Book Bargain Book Box (15 Books)

Hardcover Picture Book Bargain Book Box

Never ask a pirate to a party. It will not go well, and the book about it is very funny.

This box is built around hardcovers that will survive the way picture books actually get treated — read nightly, carried everywhere, eventually chewed a bit. Inside: a cat detective on the trail of a missing nut, a bear learning to ride a bike with varying patience from his best friend, a termite story told from Gurindji Country, a whale that arrives in a child's life and changes it, and a star that falls where someone can pick it up.

A strong Australian line-up alongside some of the best current illustrators working in Britain. Gorgeous production, genuine warmth, and a few that will make the adult reading aloud laugh first.

1. Doris — Lo Cole | ISBN: 9781915395054 | RRP: $24.99
   A brilliantly original picture book with a strong central character and a visual style entirely its own. Lo Cole delivers a story full of personality, humour, and the kind of quiet confidence young readers find irresistible.
2. One Button and the Sea — Sara Stanley | ISBN: 9781915252609 | RRP: $29.99
   A quietly beautiful picture book about a small act of curiosity and the big questions it opens up. Sara Stanley tells her story with real gentleness and a sense of wonder that draws young readers straight in.
3. Detective Catz and the Missing Nut — Marjoke Henrichs | ISBN: 9781915252357 | RRP: $29.99
   A wonderfully funny mystery starring a very determined feline detective on the trail of a missing nut. Marjoke Henrichs packs every page with visual humour and clever details that reward repeat reading.
4. Whisper to the Rescue — Rose Robbins | ISBN: 9781915252203 | RRP: $29.99
   A warm and inclusive story about a gentle dog who helps a child navigate a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Rose Robbins writes with real sensitivity about the bond between children and animals.
5. Don't Be Silly — Padmacandra | ISBN: 9781915252111 | RRP: $24.99
   A funny, playful picture book that celebrates the wonderful silliness of childhood imagination — and gently reminds grown-ups that being silly is one of the best things a child can be.
6. Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party — Clare Helen Welsh | ISBN: 9781839942198 | RRP: $24.99
   A gloriously chaotic cautionary tale about exactly what happens when you invite a pirate to your birthday party. Hilarious, energetic, and perfect for reading aloud at maximum volume.
7. Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike — Chris Naylor-Ballesteros | ISBN: 9781839942006 | RRP: $24.99
   The beloved Frank and Bert are back in another perfectly pitched story about friendship, patience, and the wobbling triumph of learning something new. Chris Naylor-Ballesteros captures best friendship with warmth and wit.
8. Neville's Great Escape — Sean E Avery | ISBN: 9781760659042 | RRP: $25.99
   The hilarious next instalment in the bestselling Frank's Red Hat series — every bit as funny and inventive as its predecessors. Sean E Avery's distinctive style and comic timing make this a guaranteed story-time hit.
9. 31-and-a-Half Things to Know … As You Grow — Meg McKinlay | ISBN: 9781760658052 | RRP: $22.99
   A charming and gently wise picture book from award-winning Australian author Meg McKinlay, sharing the small but important things that make life a little richer and more interesting.
10. Tamarra: A Story of Termites on Gurindji Country — Violet Wadrill | ISBN: 9781741178302 | RRP: $32.99
    A beautifully produced picture book rooted in First Nations knowledge, telling the story of termites and Country through Gurindji eyes. A celebration of place, language, and the living world.
11. Little Book Baby — Katrina Germein | ISBN: 9781460763407 | RRP: $24.99
    Shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2025, this warm and playful book celebrates sharing stories with babies — a love letter to reading aloud from one of Australia's most beloved picture book authors.
12. When a Star Falls — Helen Mortimer | ISBN: 9781408364963 | RRP: $32.99
    A magical and tender picture book about a child who discovers a fallen star and must decide what to do with something so fragile and so extraordinary. Beautifully illustrated and full of quiet wonder.
13. Charlie's Whale — Libby Gleeson | ISBN: 9780734420886 | RRP: $26.99
    From beloved Australian author Libby Gleeson comes a tender, lyrical story about a child, a whale, and the deep connection between the two. A beautiful meditation on wonder and our place in the natural world.
14. The Balloon Blow Up — Andy Geppert | ISBN: 9780734420718 | RRP: $26.99
    A fun, vibrant Australian picture book bursting with colour and comic energy, following the increasingly dramatic consequences of a balloon that simply will not cooperate. Perfect for little ones who love controlled chaos.
15. The World Awaits — Tomos Roberts (Tomfoolery) | ISBN: 9780008502058 | RRP: $24.99
    An uplifting and beautifully illustrated picture book from the poet behind the beloved Lockdown poem — a joyful reminder that adventure, wonder, and possibility are waiting just beyond the front door.