Just SNOW Already!
Howard McWilliam
A child waits and waits and WAITS for snow — checking the window, watching the sky, growing more impatient by the minute. A funny, relatable story about patience, anticipation, and the magic that eventually arrives.
Being Frank
Donna W. Earnhardt
Frank says exactly what he thinks — always. Which is honest, but sometimes causes problems. A funny and surprisingly nuanced story about the difference between being truthful and being kind.
The Sour Grape
Jory John
A grape who hates losing turns every game sour — until she realises her bitterness only hurts herself. A gentle story about sportsmanship, forgiveness, and giving others a second chance.
The Lion Inside
Rachel Bright
An inspiring story that shows we all have a lion inside of us! "That day they BOTH learnedThat, no matter your size,We all have a mouseAND a lion inside."A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there's a lion and a mouse inside all of us.The inspiring text by Rachel Bright and the fun, bold illustrations by Jim Field teach young readers an important lesson. Regardless of how big or mighty we are, we can all live our dreams and do what we want to do. Fans of Aesop's "The Lion and the Mouse" will enjoy The Lion Inside!
Counting on Moru
Rukmini Banerji
Moru helps in the market and learns to count along the way — in a vibrant Indian setting full of colour and life. A joyful early-learning picture book that makes numbers feel like an adventure.
So Much Slime
Jason Lefebvre
A child is absolutely obsessed with making slime — much to everyone else's exasperation. A funny, messy, joyfully chaotic picture book about creativity, enthusiasm, and the wonderful things that happen when kids follow their passions.
4–7 yrsThe Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson
George the giant buys smart new clothes but gives them away one by one to animals who need them more. He ends up the scruffiest giant in town — but also the kindest. A wonderful story about generosity and empathy.
4–8 yrsA Little Spot of Anxiety
Diane Alber
A spot of anxiety is living inside a child and making everything feel overwhelming. Diane Alber's simple, visual approach helps children recognise and manage anxious feelings.
4–8 yrsIda, Always
Caron Levis
Based on the true story of two polar bears at the Central Park Zoo, this achingly beautiful picture book follows Gus as his best friend Ida grows very ill. A gentle, honest story about loving someone who is dying and learning to carry them with you always — for children facing the loss of someone they love.
4–8 yrsMy Shadow is Pink
Scott Stuart
A boy's shadow is pink and loves the things that shadows aren't supposed to love. A beautiful picture book about being brave enough to be yourself, written and illustrated by Australian author Scott Stuart.
4–8 yrsBully
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
A bull pushes others around and says mean things — until the animals start saying it back. A spare, powerful picture book that shows children what bullying looks like and how it feels from every side.
4–8 yrsThe Bad Seed
Jory John
A bad seed with a terrible reputation begins to wonder if he could ever change. Jory John's funny, thoughtful story shows kids that our history doesn't have to define us.
4–8 yrsThe Couch Potato
Jory John
A potato who has done nothing but watch TV for months is dragged outside and discovers the world is better than any screen. Funny and knowing, without being preachy.
4–7 yrsFred Stays with Me
Nancy Coffelt
A girl moves between her mother's house and her father's house, but one thing stays the same: her dog Fred. A quietly powerful picture book told through the eyes of a child who finds her constant in the middle of a changing world.
4–8 yrsIra Says Goodbye
Bernard Waber
Ira's best friend Reggie is moving away — and Ira doesn't know how to feel about it. A warm, funny picture book that captures the complicated mix of sadness, denial, and eventual acceptance that comes with losing a friend to distance.
4–7 yrsThe Most Magnificent Thing
Ashley Spires
A little girl is determined to make the most magnificent thing — but it's harder than she thought and she nearly gives up. A spot-on picture book about frustration, persistence, and the satisfaction of getting something just right.
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