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Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!
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Hello, Baby Animals
duopress
What's going on, zebra? Quack quack, baby duck. Hola, baby owl! Making connections between images on a page and the real world is an important building block for your baby’s communication skills—and this charming introduction to ten baby animals, paired with friendly greetings and bold, basic patterns, provides a great high-contrast experience for young developing eyes. As newborns’ vision is not developed enough to recognize colors, severe black-and-white contrast of patterns and images allow their eyes to differentiate between what they’re seeing. Sure to grab little ones' attention! Also available: Hello, Ocean Friends and Hello, Garden Bugs. Coming soon: Hello, My World.
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Where Is Baby's Belly Button?
Karen Katz
Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat! Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.
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I Love You to the Moon and Back
Amelia Hepworth
Show your child just how strong your love is every minute of the day! Features a "To" and "From" personalization page, making this sweet board book an ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, and new parents. The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, watch the colorful lights in the shimmering sky, and play with friends. They show their love for each other by touching noses, chasing each other, and, of course, hugging and snuggling before bed. · A sweet book for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 · Perfect Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, baby showers, birthdays, and new parents · Includes a "To" and "From" personalization page in the front of the book, making this heartwarming book an ideal gift
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Where Is the Green Sheep? Celebration Book
Mem Fox
"Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Celebrate 20 years of this joyous Australian picture book and join Mem Fox and Judy Horacek's wildly wonderful search for the green sheep." -- Back cover.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr
A pictorial representation of a question and answer game played by a teacher and her group.
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The Big Red Barn
Margaret Wise Brown
A peaceful day on the farm told through gentle rhyme, as animals play in the sun and settle in for the night. A cosy, rhythmic introduction to farm life for the very youngest readers.
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Alphablock
Christopher Franceschelli
A stunning board book where each letter transforms into an image — O is a porthole, T is a table. Christopher Franceschelli's bold, design-led approach makes this a beautiful first alphabet book that works as a visual puzzle for curious young minds.
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I Am a Big Brother / Big Sister
Caroline Jayne Church
A gentle, reassuring book for toddlers about to become older siblings. Simple words and warm illustrations help young children understand what it means when a new baby arrives — and how loved they still are.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dork Diaries Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life
Rachel Renee Russell
Nikki Maxwell is starting at a new school and is absolutely determined not to be a dork. Rachel Renee Russell's illustrated diary series is a perfect companion for girls who love Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
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Dork Diaries Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl
Rachel Renee Russell
Nikki is invited to a party — but so is her nemesis MacKenzie. A funny, relatable sequel for middle grade readers navigating the social jungle of school.
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson discovers he is a demigod — son of Poseidon — and has been accused of stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt. Rick Riordan's fast, funny, brilliantly inventive series has turned more reluctant readers into book lovers than almost any other series of the past twenty years.
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Inside Out and Back Again
Thanhha Lai
It is 1975 and ten-year-old Hà is fleeing Saigon with her family to start over in Alabama. Thanhha Lai's Newbery Honor verse novel captures the disorientation, grief, and growing resilience of a child who must rebuild her entire world in a language she doesn't yet speak.
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Auggie and Me
R J Palacio
Three perspectives on the events of Wonder — from Auggie's classmates Julian, Christopher, and Charlotte — adding new layers to a story readers thought they knew.
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