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mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray by Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell

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Title: mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray Author: Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Fiction Publisher: AITSIS publishing/Aboriginal Studies Press Published: 5th November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.95 Synopsis: The story of nupiri and riyawina and their epic encounter with a rogue stingray. From the creators of luwa tara luwa waypa. riyawina’s grandmother… Continue reading mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray by Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell

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Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran

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Title: Paddle Steamer Pearl Author: Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: All aboard the PS Alpha! Travel by paddle steamer along the Darling River with Pearl Collins, who would go on to become the first female river boat… Continue reading Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran

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Bird Park by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White

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Title: Bird Park Author: Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White Genre: Non-fiction animals Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis:  Birds paddle and skedaddle. They hop and drop and coo and woo. See them walking! Hear them squawking! Come and explore our magical Australian bird park! Can you… Continue reading Bird Park by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White

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Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow

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Title: Swimming with Aunty Isobel Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow Genre: Contemporary Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When I grow up I want to be a marine biologist, just like my Aunty Isobel. The ocean can be a place of wonder, with coral rainbows… Continue reading Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow

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The Bestest Brown by Briony Stewart

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Title: The Bestest Brown Author: Briony Stewart Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 22nd September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A joyful and cheeky rhyming book that mixes toilet humour with colour theory, from award-winning creator Briony Stewart. Art smock, paper, paint brush - Go! I'm a colour-mixer pro. Today I'll make… Continue reading The Bestest Brown by Briony Stewart

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The Platypus of Christmas Creek – The True Story of a Miracle Rescue by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop

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Title: The Platypus of Christmas Creek - The True Story of a Miracle Rescue Author: Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The heartwarming true story of a lost-and-found baby platypus, from the bestselling creators of Tippy and Jellybean. Little… Continue reading The Platypus of Christmas Creek – The True Story of a Miracle Rescue by Sophie Cunningham, illustrated by Anil Tortop

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Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together by Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee

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Title: Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together Author: Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee. Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th November 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Like a warm hug on a cold morning, this beautiful book reassures children that they are loved ... always. I… Continue reading Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together by Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee

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Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney

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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

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My Body is My Home by Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin

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Title: My Body is My Home Author: Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin Genre: Contemporary, Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: A joyful celebration of bodies of all shapes and kinds, with a gently inclusive message about being at home in your own skin. This… Continue reading My Body is My Home by Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin

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Belong by Sharon Seymour, illustrated by Freya Goldsmith

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Title: Belong Author: Sharon Seymour, illustrated by Freya Goldsmith Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Dirt Lane Press/WestWords Children’s Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages:28 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: A gentle tale about how finding friends and fitting in, written by Sharon Seymour and brought to life by Freya Goldsmith’s striking illustrations. Sharon Seymour ardently advocates for children’s… Continue reading Belong by Sharon Seymour, illustrated by Freya Goldsmith