Little Book Nook Bargain Book Box

Little Book Nook Bargain Book Box

A beautiful collection of picture books for little readers and the grown-ups who love reading to them. From funny bedtime chaos and secret agent animals to dark fairy tales, brave heroines, and the most important thing of all — being loved. This box is filled with stories to return to again and again.

1. Elki is Not My Dog — Elena Arevalo Melville | ISBN: 9781915252364 | RRP: $29.99 A funny, tender, and gorgeously illustrated picture book about a child who absolutely, definitely does not have a dog — even though Elki seems to follow them everywhere. A charming story about the bonds that form whether we plan them or not.
2. Grobblechops — Elizabeth Laird | ISBN: 9781910328415 | RRP: $24.99 A brilliantly silly monster story from award-winning author Elizabeth Laird — full of the kind of gleeful nonsense that makes children howl with laughter and beg for it to be read again immediately.
3. Hey Diddle Diddle — Judy Horacek | ISBN: 9781760658632 | RRP: $24.99 Beloved Australian illustrator Judy Horacek puts her signature wit and warmth into this fresh take on the classic nursery rhyme — funny, colourful, and guaranteed to delight at story time.
4. Way Past Bedtime — Tara Lazar | ISBN: 9781534444249 | RRP: $23.99 A joyfully chaotic bedtime read in which the usual rules go wonderfully, hilariously wrong. Perfect for the small people who are never, ever tired — and the grown-ups who know exactly who they are.
5. A Home for Stone — Corrinne Averiss | ISBN: 9781408355855 | RRP: $26.99 A quietly beautiful picture book about belonging, friendship, and finding where you fit in the world. Corrinne Averiss writes with real emotional intelligence for young readers.
6. Secret Agent Elephant — Eoin McLaughlin | ISBN: 9781408354261 | RRP: $16.99 An elephant on a top-secret mission — except everyone keeps noticing him. A wonderfully absurd and funny picture book from Eoin McLaughlin, guaranteed to have little ones giggling at every page turn.
7. Paradise Sands: A Story of Enchantment — Levi Pinfold | ISBN: 9781406383942 | RRP: $29.99 A hauntingly illustrated dark fairy tale in which a young girl must bargain with a beastly ruler to save her brothers from a ghostly hotel. Levi Pinfold is one of the most visually extraordinary picture book artists working today — this one is something special.
8. Bella the Brave — Rebel Wilson | ISBN: 9780734420572 | RRP: $19.99 Australian actress and author Rebel Wilson tells the story of a little girl who discovers that bravery comes in all shapes and sizes. Warm, encouraging, and full of fun — a great read for children finding their own kind of courage.
9. Duck, Apple, Egg — Glenda Millard | ISBN: 9780733340192 | RRP: $16.99 From award-winning Australian author Glenda Millard comes a gentle, lyrical picture book that invites the very youngest readers to notice, wonder, and delight in the simple things around them.
10. Are You a Monster? — Guilherme Karsten | ISBN: 9780711282490 | RRP: $16.99 Winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2024, this inventive and joyfully illustrated picture book plays with what it really means to be a monster — and arrives at a wonderfully warm conclusion. A prize-winner for very good reason.
11. When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel — Chris Pine | ISBN: 9780593528228 | RRP: $39.99 Yes, that Chris Pine. The Hollywood actor makes a charming picture book debut with this rhyming tale of an unlikely friendship between a dog and a squirrel — playful, funny, and surprisingly sweet.
12. Eyes That Speak to the Stars — Joanna Ho | ISBN: 9780063057753 | RRP: $24.99 A moving and beautifully illustrated picture book about a boy who learns to see the strength and beauty in his own eyes — and in the generations of family who share them. A celebration of identity, heritage, and self-love.
13. Green Machines and Other Amazing Eco-Inventions — Michelle Meadows | ISBN: 9780008665579 | RRP: $14.99 A bright and accessible introduction to the real-world inventions helping to protect our planet — perfect for curious young minds who want to understand how people are working to make things better.
14. Begin Again — Oliver Jeffers | ISBN: 9780008579593 | RRP: $29.99 From the beloved creator of Lost and Found and Here We Are comes a new picture book meditation on the world we share and the responsibility we hold. Oliver Jeffers at his most thoughtful and visually stunning.
15. Amazing Baby — Alison Brown | ISBN: 9780008529505 | RRP: $16.99 A sweet and joyful celebration of all the wonderful, extraordinary things that babies are — perfect for new families, new siblings, and anyone who wants to tell a little one just how amazing they truly are.
16. 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 for young readers that adventure, wonder, and possibility are waiting just beyond the front door.
17. The Burpee Bears — Joe Wicks | ISBN: 9780008501006 | RRP: $24.99 The Body Coach brings his enthusiasm for movement and fun to the picture book world in this energetic, bouncy story that gets little ones on their feet and giggling. Perfect for active kids who love to move.
18. Happy Birthday to You! — Dr. Seuss | ISBN: 9780008473884 | RRP: $14.99 The classic birthday celebration from Dr. Seuss — as exuberant and irresistible as ever. A staple gift for any child's birthday, with all the rhyming nonsense and joy that only Seuss can deliver.
19. Little Monsters Rule! — David Walliams | ISBN: 9780008305772 | RRP: $24.99 The nation's favourite children's author David Walliams brings his trademark silliness and heart to a story about little monsters who discover that being different is exactly what makes them brilliant.
20. Ten Apples Up on Top — Dr. Seuss | ISBN: 9780008239992 | RRP: $11.99 A counting classic from the world of Dr. Seuss, following a trio of animals determined to balance as many apples as possible on their heads. Silly, fun, and perfect for early readers just finding their feet.
21. Hugless and the Great Cake Bake — David Melling | ISBN: 9781444949070 | RRP: $16.99 Everyone's favourite huggy bear is back and this time he's in the kitchen. David Melling's Hugless Douglas is a perennial picture book favourite, and this delicious instalment is as warm and funny as ever.