Children's

Age range 0 to 3

Yoga Frogs love to have fun trying all the different yoga poses. Can you count the different yoga frogs, and try out all the yoga poses?

All feelings are important - the magical, the messy, and the in-between. Sometimes though, big feelings can have us behaving in ways that aren’t so, let’s say... shiny. This happens to all of us. The more young people understand how and why, the more they can build the capacity to feel their feelings and manage them in positive ways. ‘Ups and Downs’ draws on Polyvagal Theory, a widely accepted neuroscientific theory, to support young people to understand why they feel and do as they do, and how to do differently when they need to. Driving brains and bodies isn’t easy! It takes time, experience, and the right information, so let’s give them that. 

Kids will have endless fun folding these adorably cute origami paper models!

Naoko Ishibashi is Japan's most popular designer of origami models for children, and the 20 models in this kit are all incredibly cute and very easy to fold! Most of the models require fewer than 20 steps and can be folded up in minutes using the 48 6" x 6" sheets of paper that are included.

Folding paper animals, cars, boats and planes offers kids a chance to have fun while engaging their minds and developing their motor skills. They get a tremendous sense of accomplishment by folding and playing with these charming models, which look fantastic when displayed!

Discover Leo Lionni's classic anti-bullying tale with this beautiful 60th anniversary re-issue of the Caldecott Honor Book, featuring a foreword from Eric Carle.

A special 60th anniversary edition of this much-loved Caldecott Honor book, with a foreword from Eric Carle, creator of family favourite The Hungry Caterpillar.

Deep in the sea there lives a school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding. until brave Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends that, with ingenuity and team work, they can beat any bully!

Age range 4 to 8

Edward is sad after he finds the last tree in the city is no longer standing. After some reflection, he finds a way to make things better. A poignant tale about the environment and the way children relate to its beauty.

Age range 3 to 8

The seventh and last book of the series is an enchanting story about a boy and an emperor penguin. When a big ball of snow separates Seb from the rest of the group, he doesn’t know what to do. A special encounter with Popo the penguin will forever change Seb’s understanding of gratitude. Learn some great emperor penguin facts, too, and find out how all the characters of the seven books come together to change the world. YOU can change the world!

A beautifully illustrated children's guide to the facts and philosophy of dragons, from treasure hoards to breathing fire.

Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Drago sightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of these elusive creatures? And if we were to meet one, how would we talk to them and approach them safely? Luckily for you, the answers are recorded in this book by the famous Drackenosopher, Professor Zoya Agnis, illustrated by Alexander Utkin.

You will learn everything you need to know about dragons, from breathing fire and taking flight, to the brutal slayers that preyed upon them. This beautifully illustrated manual will guide you on your path to becoming an expert in the prestigious world of dragon studies.

An hilarious new illustrated chapter book series featuring the hapless adventures of Leif the Unlucky Viking wolf pup, from the creator of the hugely popular Julius Zebra books!

Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he's always tripping up and falling down a hole. But he's determined to become a true Viking hero, just like his dad. Can he unravel the riddles of a witch to find a magical shard of rock that has fallen from a shooting star and wield its mystical powers? He will have to journey deep into the heart of polar bear country, outwitting all kinds of mythological creatures along the way. Thankfully, he has Olaf, the annoying duck, Toki, the nincompoop Puffin, and Flora, the incredibly smelly Muskox, for company. He's going to need all the luck he can get!

It's snow time! Laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series!

Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

When Max and his friends holiday at a ski resort for the rich and famous, Max realises that everything he could ever need to be happy is all here in one place and he's determined to fit in quick-smart!

Max is the funny kid, but will his jokes work in the snow?

Frozen pyjamas, fast cars, falling gracefully off cliffs, a wild mountain man, impossible chairlifts and a high-end fashion parade from Lost Property are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.

FUNNY KID is the mega-bestselling series from author-illustrator Matt Stanton that has everyone laughing!

PRAISE FOR FUNNY KID

'my favourite thing in the book was everything' -- Elliott

'better than Wimpy Kid, Big Nate and Tom Gates combined' -- Ally

'humour is injected into every page' -- Children's Book Council of Australia's Reading Time

'absolutely hilarious' -- Tim Harris, author of the Exploding Endings series

AWARDS

Funny Kid Catastrophe -- Shortlisted for the Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People 2023

• The Best Day Ever (new!)
• The Baby Bird (new!)
• The Midnight Feast
• The Second-best Friend
• The Perfect Present

This is the story of women who fought during WWI, but not as nurses or ambulance drivers.

In 1917 sixteen-year-old Jean McLain is working as a post-office assistant in England. But when she wins a national Morse code competition, the British army makes a request Jean cannot refuse – to take a secret position as a signaller in France.

If Jean can keep the signals flowing between headquarters and the soldiers at the Front, Britain might possibly win the war.

But the British army are determined to hide its desperation – and will go on to burn every document that showed how women and girls were working behind the scenes, in the trenches and even in battles during World War I.

Decades later, an old woman tells the story of 'the telegraph girl': the friends she lost, the man who loved her, and the happiness she so surprisingly found again.

Based on true events, this story of adventure, courage and unshakable loyalty restores women and girls to their place in history that the authorities tried to erase.

“In this vibrant story about the power of the printed word and the strength of found families, every page is bursting with life and detail.” —Ethan Aldridge, creator of the bestselling Estranged

“Fabulous!” —Dan Santat, award-winning author of A First Time for Everything

“Glorious! This empowering read is absolutely unforgettable.” —Ellen Oh, acclaimed author of Finding Junie Kim

Every secret is a story waiting to happen.

From New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and illustrator Sylvia Bi, this debut middle grade graphic novel celebrates the power that everyone—even those often overlooked—has to create change. In a vibrant city, two girls from very different walks of life join forces to fight censorship and protect the people they love.

Eleven-year-old Cinzia is a printer’s apprentice. She adores Mestra Aronne for taking her in—most guilds don’t have room for apprentices with a crippled leg—and she loves life in the raggedy workshop that smells of paper and printing, where secrets and stories are always circulating. So when Mestra Aronne is imprisoned for publishing accusations against the ruling family, Cinzia will do anything to prove that Mestra Aronne only told the truth.

Elena is the exact same age as Cinzia, but she’s forced to keep to her rooms and garden. To protect her, according to her mother. To protect the city, according to her uncle. Because Elena is not the charming, powerful noble her family wants her to be. According to them, she doesn’t communicate well. She’s too gullible and literal and struggles to understand other people.

After unexpectedly meeting face-to-face, the girls follow a trail of clues through their golden city, drawing supporters and learning more about their home and each other than they ever could have imagined. If one person—no matter how young—can change the course of history, just imagine what a whole flock of them could do.

Bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and debut illustrator Sylvia Bi have crafted an indelible, vibrant story about finding and using your voice, perfect for fans of Lightfall, Tidesong, and The Prince and the Dressmaker.

Vera was made for vengeance.

Lithuania, 1943. The Nazis have killed Ezra’s daughter. He can’t bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can craft something in her image — a golem, infused with pointed rage, to avenge Chaya’s death. A Nazi killer made with kishuf, an ancient and profane magic.

When Vera awakens, she can feel her violent purpose — her reason for existing — thrumming within her. But she can feel other things, too: glimpses of a human life lived, of stolen kisses amidst the tragedy, and of a grisly death. And when she meets Akiva, she recognises the boy with soft lips that gave warm kisses. But these memories aren’t hers, and Vera doesn’t know if she gets to have a life beyond what she was made for. If she deserves one.

Vera’s strength feels limitless — until she learns that there are others who would use kishuf for means far less noble than avenging a daughter’s death. As she confronts the very basest of humanity, Vera will need more than what her creator gave her: not just a reason to fight, but a reason to live.

1. The Best Project
2. The Second Best Friend
3. The Copycat Kid
4. The Deep End
5. The Honey Bees

The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning.

Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love practising real schoolwork with their friends at the School of Monsters – in a funny, silly (and smelly) way!

A celebration of sibling love in all its forms …
 
This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns adorable, heartwarming and hilarious.
 
With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Sara Acton, Jane Godwin, Libby Gleeson, Andrew Joyner, Zanni Louise, Jan Ormerod, Anna Pignataro and Jedda Robaard, Stories for Big Brothers and Sisters is the perfect collection for any family awaiting a new arrival.
 
Includes: Soon, Too Busy Sleeping, I’ll Always Be Older Than You and The Swap.
 
 

A celebration of babies and all the joy they bring …
 
This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns funny, tender and playful.
 
With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Tamsin Ainslie, Jane Godwin, Libby Hathorn, Jane Massey, Ruthie May, Jan Ormerod and Margaret Wild, Stories for Little Ones is the perfect collection to welcome a baby into the world.
 
Includes: Count My Kisses, Little One, Itsy-Bitsy Babies, A Baby for Loving and Mumma, Dadda, No, Mine, More!
 

A third picture book from dynamite pairing, Sarah Ayoub and Mimi Purnell.

Do you know what it takes to be a friend,

someone on whom someone else depends?

Just a few ingredients, tips and tricks,

Make the perfect friendship mix!

A lyrical story with heartfelt ideas about what it means to be a good friend from the team that brought us The Love That Grew.

YouTube Slime Queen Karina Garcia teams up with Kevin Panetta and Niki Smith for a fun, colorful adventure that follows three friends as they run their own slime shop business and the slimes who secretly come alive to help them. 

Bailey, Sophia, and Jayden run the BSJ slime shop but what the three slime makers don't know is that when they're not around, the slimes come to life! 

When the creators start shipping slimes off to who-knows-where, the slimes left at the shop start to worry that they're next. Even as Polly tries to convince her friends that everything is fine, Boris, a grumpy green slime, starts taking things into his own hands. Then slimes start disappearing and suddenly the shop is full of zombie slimes.

With half the shop zombified and the other half scared silly, Polly has no choice but to go on a quest, along with her friends Max and Karma, to discover the truth about the slimes being shipped off and a way to save her friends before it's too late. 

Will they be able to turn everyone back into themselves Or will the slime shop get shut down for good 

Lizzie is an autistic girl, which means that her brain works differently to her friends, and even to autistic boys!

In this book, Lizzie explains what its like to be an autistic girl, including how she has a special talent for blending in with her friends, how she can get really tired after being at school all day, how she worries about making mistakes, and how she finds it hard to understand how she is feeling.



By simply, clearly and positively explaining the social differences associated with young autistic girls, this book will help autistic girls aged 5-11 to understand their diagnosis, recognise their unique strengths and celebrate their differences, and find ways of coping with difficulties. This positive, and celebratory book also contains helpful discussion points for parents and professionals to explore further with the girls in their care.