Title: One Word Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 7th July 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A poignant and moving story about reclaiming language and the enduring power of love, told though the eyes of a little girl on a quest to learn her grandfather's hidden first language. When… Continue reading One Word by Melissa-Jane Fogarty
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Grow by Jess McGeachin
Title: Grow Author: Jess McGeachin Genre: Nature Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating exploration of the plant life wonders of the natural world, and what it means to grow, from one of Australia's most talented picture book creators and the award-winning author of Kind. In… Continue reading Grow by Jess McGeachin
Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith
Title: Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race Author: Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The amazing true story about a remarkable camel called Tiki from two CBCA award-winning creators, the author… Continue reading Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith
Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Title: Brave like Bunji Author: Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and wearing your true colours with pride from debut author Jake Gablonski and acclaimed illustrator Samantha Campbell. 'Hello, Bunji,' said the… Continue reading Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney
Title: Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney Genre: History Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: An engaging and comprehensive history of one of Australia’s most prominent landmarks, Flinders Street Station, and the land on which it is built. This is… Continue reading Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney
Connected: Networks for Kids by R.A. Stephens, illustrated by Tamlyn Teow
Title: Connected: Networks for Kids Author: R.A. Stephens, illustrated by Tamlyn Teow Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wombat Rhiza Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Chloe has a dot on her shirt called a node. So do her friends and family. They are joined by lines called edges. The edges spread out… Continue reading Connected: Networks for Kids by R.A. Stephens, illustrated by Tamlyn Teow
Storm by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Title: Storm Author: Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A storm is brewing. From the first puff of wind to a howling gale, this beautiful non-fiction picture book offers a deeply researched exploration of the effects of wind… Continue reading Storm by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
Title: Somewhere You Can Dream Author: Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the smallest cubby to the highest hilltop, this heart-warming, read-aloud picture book is all about finding your own special place in the world. From… Continue reading Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
The Night Tiger by Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville
Title: The Night Tiger Author: Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A beautiful, evocative picture book about the sense of wonder that comes with conquering a fear of the dark. Perfect bedtime reading for little children with big imaginations… Continue reading The Night Tiger by Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville
The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat by Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell
Title: The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat Author: Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: All the farmer's clothes have gone off the line! Who has taken them? From the brilliant team that created family favourite and bestseller The… Continue reading The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat by Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell
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