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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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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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3–6 yrsCurious George
H.A. Rey
George is a curious little monkey brought from Africa to live in the city — and his curiosity gets him into all sorts of wonderful trouble. A joyful classic that has been introducing children to the power of curiosity for over 80 years.
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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 Man on the Moon
Simon Bartram
Bob is the man on the Moon — he tidies up, gives tours, and takes the rocket home each evening. What he never notices are the many aliens all around him. A funny, warmly illustrated story that rewards re-reading.
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4–7 yrsGreen Eggs and Ham
Dr Seuss
Sam-I-Am will not give up until his grumpy friend tries green eggs and ham. Dr Seuss's most stubborn, joyful book — a perfect read about keeping an open mind.
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4–8 yrsSky Color
Peter H Reynolds
Marisol needs to paint the sky for a class mural, but there is no blue paint left. A creative, freeing story about seeing the world differently and solving problems with imagination rather than convention.
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5–8 yrsAda Twist Scientist
Andrea Beaty
Ada Twist asks why about everything — and when a terrible smell invades the house, she applies the scientific method to solve the mystery. An inspiring picture book for curious children, especially girls interested in science.
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5–8 yrsIggy Peck Architect
Andrea Beaty
Iggy builds extraordinary structures out of anything he can find — and when his class gets stranded on an island, his skills save the day. A love letter to children who build, design, and create.
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5–8 yrsRosie Revere Engineer
Andrea Beaty
Rosie secretly builds contraptions in her room but is afraid to fail in front of others — until her great-great-aunt shows her that magnificent failures are the key to success. A brilliant book about persistence and engineering thinking.
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5–8 yrsNate the Great
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate is a boy detective who will solve any mystery — even if it means eating a lot of pancakes. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat's series is the perfect gateway to mystery fiction for early readers.
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6–9 yrsUg
Raymond Briggs
Ug lives in the Stone Age and keeps wondering why everything has to be so hard and heavy and cold. Why can't trousers be soft? Why can't food be warm? A brilliantly funny and quietly subversive story about the first curious mind in history.
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The Dordles Save Fuel
6–9 yrsThe Dordles Save Fuel
C G Salamander
The Dordles are back — and this time they're on a mission to save fuel and protect their planet. A playful follow-up about environmental problem-solving and the irresistible charm of three very determined alien creatures.
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The Dordles Find Fuel
6–9 yrsThe Dordles Find Fuel
C G Salamander
Three curious creatures called Dordles are stranded on a planet with scarce resources — and they need fuel to get home. A clever, funny story about problem-solving, resourcefulness, and looking after the world around you.
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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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6–10 yrsThe Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System
Joanna Cole
Ms Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to the planetarium — and then into space itself. One of the best books in the Magic School Bus series for children fascinated by astronomy and science.
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7–10 yrsThe Wild Robot Protects
Peter Brown
An environmental catastrophe threatens the island, and Roz must choose between her new life and her home. A powerful conclusion to a series that has made adults cry as often as children.
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7–10 yrsThe Wild Robot
Peter Brown
Roz the robot is shipwrecked on an island and must learn to survive among the wild animals. Peter Brown's extraordinary novel about family, adaptation, and belonging is one of the best children's books of the past decade.
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7–10 yrsThe Tale of Despereaux
Kate DiCamillo
A tiny mouse who loves music, light, and a princess must go on a quest into the dungeon to save the kingdom. Kate DiCamillo's fairy-tale novel rewards children who are ready for something more emotionally complex.
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7–10 yrsThe Wild Robot Escapes
Peter Brown
Roz is reprogrammed and sent to work on a farm, but all she wants is to return to her son Brightbill. A deeply emotional sequel that confirms this as one of the great modern children's series.
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7–10 yrsThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader
C S Lewis
Edmund and Lucy join their cousin Eustace on a voyage to the end of the world. A more episodic adventure than the earlier Narnia books, with some of the most vivid individual chapters in the series.
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7–10 yrsThe Boy Who Asked Why
Sowmya Rajendran
As a child, Bhimrao Ambedkar kept asking why — why were some people treated as less than human? A powerful and beautifully told picture book about the young life of one of India's greatest reformers and social justice champions.
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7–12 yrsCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket finds a golden ticket and enters Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. One of Roald Dahl's most beloved stories — a fantasy of pure invention with a surprisingly moral heart.
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8–12 yrsHarriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh
Harriet keeps a secret notebook full of sharp, honest observations about everyone around her. When it's discovered, everything falls apart. A witty, ahead-of-its-time novel about empathy, honesty, and finding your voice.
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9–12 yrsThe Reptile Room
Lemony Snicket
The Baudelaires find a brief respite with their kind Uncle Monty — but Count Olaf is never far behind. Darkly funny and emotionally richer than the first.
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9–12 yrsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J K Rowling
A boy discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. J K Rowling's first novel launched one of the most beloved series in publishing history — a story about friendship, bravery, and the magic of finding where you belong.
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9–12 yrsThe Mysterious Benedict Society
Trenton Lee Stewart
Four exceptionally gifted children answer a newspaper advertisement and are recruited by the mysterious Mr Benedict to go undercover at a sinister school. A rich, intricate adventure for children who love puzzles, friendship, and very clever plots.
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9–12 yrsThe Name of This Book Is Secret
Pseudonymous Bosch
Two children discover a secret journal and find themselves drawn into a mystery involving a deadly smell, a society of criminals, and chocolate. Pseudonymous Bosch's series is funny, self-aware, and wildly imaginative.
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9–12 yrsIf You're Reading This It's Too Late
Pseudonymous Bosch
Cass and Max-Ernest are back on the trail of the Midnight Sun, the secret society that trades in stolen senses. As witty and self-referential as the first book.
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9–12 yrsThe Battle of the Labyrinth
Rick Riordan
Percy must navigate the legendary Labyrinth of Daedalus before Luke's army can use it to destroy Camp Half-Blood. The most suspenseful Percy Jackson book yet.
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9–12 yrsWhen You Reach Me
Rebecca Stead
Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes from someone who seems to know the future — and the answer reaches back to her favourite book. A beautifully layered mystery that rewards careful readers.
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9–12 yrsThis Book Is Not Good for You
Pseudonymous Bosch
The hunt for a dangerous recipe leads Cass and Max-Ernest into the world of rare spices and missing parents. A series that rewards readers who enjoy being in on the joke.
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9–12 yrsThe Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma
Trenton Lee Stewart
The final showdown with Mr Curtain puts the society's courage and friendship to its greatest test. A deeply satisfying conclusion to a series that rewards patient, thoughtful readers.
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