Picture books
Puddle Hunters
Kirsty Murray, illustrated by Karen Blair
Format: Hard Cover
This beautiful book captures the eternal delight of young children splashing about in puddles and experimenting with language.
Sonam and the Silence
Eddie Ayres, illustrated by Ronak Taher
Format: Hard Cover
A haunting fable-like story by the well-known musician and author, Eddie Ayres, about the power of music and a young girl in Kabul set during the occupation of the Taliban
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Format: Paperback
Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and for Amos McGee, in all species too! A delightful story about friendship. Winner of the Caldecott Medal in 2011.
Monsters
Anna Fienberg, illustrated by Kim Gamble and Stephen Axelsen
Format: Hard Cover
Tildy can see monsters that no one else can see and she sleeps with one eye open, until a new friend at school helps her overcome her fear - a delightful new picture book by the popular picture-book creators of Tashi.
Kick with my Left Foot
Paul Seden, illustrated by Karen Briggs
Format: Paperback
A lively and endearing story about a child in an Indigenous community getting ready to play his favourite game - footy!
When I'm Older
Neil Flory, illustrated by Somak Chaudhary
Format: Hard Cover
A warm and funny book that explores the classic theme of childhood: wondering who you might become, and being happy with who you are.
What's That There?
Ros Moriarty
Format: Paperback
A lyrical story for the very young about birds featuring Indigenous artwork by Balarinji and aerial views of Australia's distinctive landscape.
Bush Tracks
Ros Moriarty
Format: Paperback
What Australian animal is that? Follow the tracks and find the animal in this lyrical story for the very young that features Indigenous artwork by Balarinji.
Digger
Mike Dumbleton, illustrated by Robin Cowcher
Format: Hard Cover
The poignant story of a toy kangaroo that goes to war with a young man who doesn't come back.
Sandcastle
Philip Bunting
Format: Hard Cover
A story for anyone who likes to spend a day at the beach, and for everyone who has ever pondered the big questions about our place in the universe.
