Picture books
Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma
Leigh Hobbs
Format: Paperback
Mr Chicken has been to Paris and London, but his taste for travel is insatiable - now it's time to visit Rome, a city of ancient wonders and delicious things to eat. From the hilarious mind of the 2016-2017 Australian Children's Laureate.
There's a Baddie Running Through this Book
Shelly Unwin, illustrated by Vivienne To
Format: Hard Cover
A fast-paced story about a baddie on the run and a playful text that invites the child and reader to interact with the book reminiscent of children's classics such as Richard Scarry's Great Big Air Book and Nick Bland's The Wrong Book.
Yikes! 25th Anniversary Edition
Alison Lester
Format: Hard Cover
Packed with eccentric characters and scenes of wild adventure, this funny and exciting book for young readers is by favourite author-illustrator Alison Lester.
On the River
Roland Harvey
Format: Paperback
The paperback edition of Roland Harvey's journey along the mighty Murray River from the mountains to the sea.
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.
