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Worst Hero Ever: Feet First by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove

Title: Worst Hero Ever: Feet First Author: Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $15.99 Synopsis:If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?Super strength? Invisibility? The ability to fly? Super speed? So many superpowers to choose from. Unfortunately, for Licky Ricky,… Continue reading Worst Hero Ever: Feet First by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove

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Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country by Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim

Title: Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country Author: Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From bestselling… Continue reading Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country by Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim

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Ayaiga: Neighbour and Hero by Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall, illustrated by Wally Wilfred

Title: Ayaiga: Neighbour and Hero Author: Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall, illustrated by Wally Wilfred Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 15th February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: In the remote Roper River region of the Northern Territory more than 120 years ago, an Alawa man committed an act of such exceptional… Continue reading Ayaiga: Neighbour and Hero by Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall, illustrated by Wally Wilfred

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18,000 Holes: Sand Trapped by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley and James Hart

Title: 18,000 Holes: Sand Trapped Author: Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley and James Hart Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th January 2026 Format:  Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Will the GOLF Squad save the day?! Don't miss out on the final book in this series, of which the first book was awarded the K-zone &… Continue reading 18,000 Holes: Sand Trapped by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley and James Hart

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A Dash of Adventure by Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys

Title: A Dash of Adventure Author: Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys Genre: Fiction Publisher: Little Steps Publishing Published: December 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $16.95 – $29.95 AUD Synopsis: A Dash of Adventure is a fun and exciting new children’s book that celebrates imagination, family, inclusion and adventure.Ideal for kids,… Continue reading A Dash of Adventure by Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys

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Locked Up! (Worst Pets Ever #1) by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove

Title: Locked Up! (Worst Pets Ever #1) Author: Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Captain Fluffykins, Nickers and Brutus are the newest recruits locked up at the Worst Pets Ever Obedience School. There are so many rules! The daily schedule… Continue reading Locked Up! (Worst Pets Ever #1) by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove

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Bin Chicken Lights Up the Night by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Title: Bin Chicken Lights Up the Night Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st September 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Bin Chicken's been flying, feeling quite spent, when ... 'Hey! What's that marvellous scent?' Spices fill the air, rice and curries simmer. 'Delicious,'… Continue reading Bin Chicken Lights Up the Night by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

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Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective by Kelly Gardiner and Sharmini Kumar

Title: Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective Author: Kelly Gardiner and Sharmini Kumar Genre: Crime/Mystery/Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A missing maid. A murder most foul. A highly imprudent adventure. Only her fine eyes can uncover the truth.Two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, Miss… Continue reading Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective by Kelly Gardiner and Sharmini Kumar

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How Big Is Love? by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler, illustrated by Jade Goodwin

Title: How Big Is Love? Author: Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler, illustrated by Jade Goodwin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Published: 26th August 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes… Continue reading How Big Is Love? by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler, illustrated by Jade Goodwin

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Parrot Palace by Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur

Title: Parrot Palace Author: Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 10th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Three inventive and daring kids, along with their families, live in a three-story apartment block called’ Parrot Palace’. Hari, Lily-Rosa, and Mikey come from different cultures, but their differences… Continue reading Parrot Palace by Susanne Gervay and Pooja Mathur