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Juice Box Bully
Bob Sornson
Pete is the new kid and he's used to getting his way — until his classmates refuse to be bystanders. A picture book about the power of speaking up, told through the lens of a whole class working together to change the culture.
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Pearl Power
Mel Elliott
Pearl is brave, kind, and stands up for what's right — even when it's hard. This uplifting Australian series follows Pearl as she navigates friendship, kindness, and dealing with bullying, showing children that small acts of courage can make a big difference.
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The General
Michael Foreman
A great and fearsome general leads his armies into battle — until one small flower stops him in his tracks. A gentle, beautifully illustrated anti-war fable about stopping to notice beauty and the unexpected power of a single moment.
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5–8 yrsRuby Finds a Worry
Tom Percival
Ruby is happy until a Worry appears and follows her everywhere — and she doesn't know how to get rid of it. Tom Percival's most beloved book: a warm, visual exploration of childhood anxiety.
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5–8 yrsDays with Frog and Toad
Arnold Lobel
Five more tender stories about the seasons of friendship — from flying a kite to telling ghost stories. A warm and satisfying chapter in Lobel's beloved series.
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5–8 yrsThe Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson
Some days you walk into a room and feel like no one could understand where you have been or who you are. A luminous, lyrical picture book about finding the courage to share your story — and discovering you are never as alone as you feel.
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The Big Cheese
Jory John
A cheese who thinks he's the most important ingredient in every dish learns a lesson in humility. Jory John's most gently satirical book — funny for kids, resonant for adults.
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And Tango Makes Three
Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
Based on a true story at Central Park Zoo: two male penguins build a nest and raise a chick together. The most challenged and banned children's book of the 2000s — and a warm, matter-of-fact story about families of all kinds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My Underpants Rule!
Kate Power
Using the simple Underwear Rule, this gentle picture book teaches young children which parts of their body are private and what to do if someone breaks the rule. Endorsed by child protection organisations as one of the most accessible body safety books for this age.
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Tobias and the Super Spooky Night
Tom Percival
Tobias is afraid of the dark — but tonight he must face his fear to help his best friend. A reassuring story about bravery and the power of friendship to help us do hard things.
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Your Body is Yours
Cornelia Maude Spelman
A warm, gentle picture book that affirms for young children that their body belongs to them — that they can say no to unwanted touch and that trusted adults are there to help. One of the most reassuring body safety books for the youngest children.
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No More Noisy Nights
Holly Niner
The noises in the dark are keeping a young child awake — until Dad explains what each sound really is. A reassuring, gently humorous bedtime book that transforms nighttime fears into something much friendlier.
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Carla's Glasses
Debbie Herman
Carla is nervous about wearing her new glasses to school. Will her friends still like her? A warm and reassuring story about accepting differences and finding out that being yourself is always the right choice.
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Ten Minutes to Bedtime
Peggy Rathmann
A boy's hamster leads an army of hamsters on a tour of the house — all in the ten minutes before bedtime. From the creator of Goodnight Gorilla, a wonderfully silly picture book with hidden details to find on every page.
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3–6 yrsThe Koala Who Could
Rachel Bright
Kevin the koala loves his tree and never wants to leave — ever. But when change comes whether he likes it or not, Kevin discovers that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to something truly wonderful. A warm, reassuring story about coping with change and finding courage.
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3–6 yrsGrumpy Monkey
Suzanne Lang
Jim the chimpanzee wakes up in a terrible mood for absolutely no reason. His jungle friends try everything to cheer him up — but the harder they try, the grumpier he gets. A brilliantly funny book that validates the feeling of just having a bad day, without needing a reason.
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3–7 yrsThe Smeds and the Smoos
Julia Donaldson
The red Smeds and the blue Smoos never mix — until two young ones fall in love. A charming alien love story that celebrates diversity, acceptance, and finding common ground, told in classic Julia Donaldson rhyme.
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Goodnight Gorilla
Peggy Rathmann
A sneaky gorilla steals the zookeeper's keys and lets all the animals follow him home for the night. A nearly wordless picture book that children love to narrate themselves — fresh every time.
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Waiting for Baby
Rachel Fuller
A young child watches their mother's belly grow, wonders what the baby will be like, and feels the mix of excitement and uncertainty that comes with waiting. Rachel Fuller's gentle book is perfect for the months of anticipation before a new sibling arrives.
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Hello, World! Solar System
Jill McDonald
A bright, bold introduction to the planets, moons, and stars for the youngest curious minds. Simple language and vivid illustrations make exploring our solar system fun and accessible — a perfect first science book for toddlers and preschoolers.
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2–5 yrsThe Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats
Peter spends a magical day playing in the snow in this Caldecott-winning classic — one of the first picture books to centre a Black child in an everyday adventure. Simple, joyful, and quietly groundbreaking.
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Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About Living with ADHD
Jeanne Kraus
Cory has ADHD and shares what that means in his life — the challenges, the feelings, and the strategies that help. A warm, informative story that helps children with ADHD feel understood and helps their classmates understand them.
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Hey Warrior
Karen Young
A child learns why their body feels anxious and what the brave part of their brain can do about it. Karen Young's warmly illustrated guide gives children language and tools for understanding their own anxiety.
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Dog Man A Tale of Two Kitties
Dav Pilkey
Dog Man must contend with Petey's tiny clone in the third graphic novel adventure. Dav Pilkey packs each book with wit, action, and genuine warmth.
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A Necklace of Raindrops
Joan Aiken
A collection of original fairy tales and magical short stories — including the classic title story about a girl given a necklace of raindrops by the North Wind. Charming, funny and full of wonder; perfect for reading aloud.
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Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
Julia Cook
Wilma Jean worries about everything — especially school. Julia Cook's practical, warmly illustrated book gives children real strategies for managing anxiety. Widely used in schools and by therapists working with anxious children.
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6–10 yrsThe Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
Joanna Cole
Ms Frizzle shrinks her class and takes them on a journey through the human body. Joanna Cole's legendary series makes science genuinely exciting — essential reading for curious children.
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Flora and Ulysses
Kate DiCamillo
Flora, a self-described natural-born cynic, rescues a squirrel who gets accidentally sucked up by a vacuum cleaner and emerges with super powers. Kate DiCamillo's funniest, most joyfully strange novel.
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The 117-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
Over a hundred storeys of non-stop mayhem. The Treehouse series remains one of the most entertaining and original children's franchises in Australian publishing.
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The 26-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
The treehouse now has 26 storeys and the chaos has only grown. The second Treehouse book delivers on every promise of the first — more invention, more laughs, more Andy and Terry.
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Sideways Stories From Wayside School
Louis Sachar
Meet the delightfully eccentric and unusually gifted pupils of Wayside School in this instalment of the brilliantly quirky Wayside School series – from Louis Sachar, author of the bestselling novel Holes As recommended on Radio 4 Kids Book Club, August 2024 There has been a terrible mistake. Instead of having thirty classrooms side by side, Wayside School is thirty storeys high! (The builder said he was sorry.) Perhaps that's why all sorts of strange and unusual things keep happening – especially in Mrs Jewls's classroom on the very top floor. There's the terrifying Mrs Gorf, who gets an unusually fruity comeuppance; Terrible Todd, who always gets sent home early; and Mauricia, who has a strange ice-cream addiction. Meanwhile, John can only read upside down, and Leslie is determined to sell her own toes. From top to bottom, Wayside is packed with quirky and hilarious characters who are all brought to life in this new edition with delightful illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff throughout. This is an unmissable, irrepressible story of mixed-up mayhem from Louis Sachar, the bestselling author of Holes.
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7–10 yrsThe 91-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
More storeys, more contraptions, more chaos — and more of Andy and Terry's uniquely Australian absurdist humour. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.
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7–10 yrsThe 13-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
Andy and Terry live in a treehouse with 13 storeys — including a bowling alley, a shark tank, and a self-making-bed machine. Andy Griffiths' wildly silly Australian series is the perfect gateway for reluctant readers.
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7–10 yrsAwful Auntie
David Walliams
After a terrible accident, Stella wakes up to find her monstrous Aunt Alberta in charge — and plotting to steal her inheritance. A gloriously gothic adventure full of Walliams' anarchic humour and unexpected heart.
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7–10 yrsThe 104-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
The treehouse has become a skyscraper of silliness, complete with new floors that defy logic and gravity. Andy Griffiths' universe keeps expanding in the most inventive ways.
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7–10 yrsAmber Brown is Not a Crayon
Paula Danziger
Amber Brown and Justin Daniels have been best friends forever — until Justin's family announces they are moving away. A warm, funny early chapter novel that captures the specific heartbreak of losing your very best friend.
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7–10 yrsMr Stink
David Walliams
Chloe makes an unlikely friendship with a tramp called Mr Stink and hides him in the garden shed. Funny, touching, and full of Walliams' trademark warmth — a story about friendship, class, and standing up for what's right.
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The Someday Birds
Sally J. Pla
Charlie is autistic, keeps a list of birds he wants to see before he dies, and is now being driven across the country by people he barely knows. Sally J. Pla's warm road-trip novel is one of the most sensitively drawn portrayals of neurodiversity in middle grade fiction — funny, tender, and true.
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Two Naomis
Audrey Vernick
Naomi Marie and Naomi Key have nothing in common except their name — until their parents start dating each other. Audrey Vernick's funny, honest novel captures the awkward, reluctant process of a new family forming, told from both Naomis' perspectives.
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8–12 yrsThe One and Only Bob
Katherine Applegate
Bob the street dog from Ivan's mall is searching for his lost sister when a hurricane threatens everything he has built. A worthy companion to Ivan — funny, warm, and genuinely exciting.
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