Children's Books

Just One Bee

This is a story of hope, determination and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to …

Year: Primary Author: Margrete Lamond, Anthony Bertini Illustrator: Christopher Nielsen Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published year: 2021

Just Macbeth!

Take one Shakespearean tragedy: Macbeth. Add Andy, Danny and Lisa – the Just trio, whose madcap…

Year: Secondary, Year 7 Author: Andy Griffiths Illustrator: Terry Denton Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia Published year: 2009

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John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat

Rose lived with her dog, John Brown. 'Just the two of us,' said Rose, until the mysterious midnight …

Year: Primary, Year 2 Author: Jenny Wagner Illustrator: Ron Brooks Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, Picture Puffin Published year: 1980

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Jelly-Boy

An unconventional, every-kid picture book that has the potential to inspire the next generation of …

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Nicole Godwin Illustrator: Christopher Nielsen Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2020

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Jandamarra

The epic and tragic story of Jandamarra, Indigenous hero of the Kimberley told through text and …

Author: Mark Greenwood Illustrator: Terry Denton Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2013

Isabella’s Garden

Following the well known structure of The House That Jack Built, Isabella's Garden tells the tale of…

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Glenda Millard Illustrator: Rebecca Cool Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2009

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Introducing Teddy

Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. Whether it's riding a bike…

Year: Primary, Year 1 Author: Jessica Walton Illustrator: Dougal MacPherson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Published year: 2016

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Iceberg

This CBCA Winner about an iceberg born into spring that travels through the seasons before dying in …

Year: Primary Author: Claire Saxby Illustrator: Jess Racklyeft Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2021

I Own the Racecourse!

Andy Hoddel was different from other boys. He never really understood the game they played, in which…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Patricia Wrightson Publisher: Text Publishing Published year: 1968

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I Am Jack

The best-selling I Am Jack is regarded as the go-to book about the bullying issue and the award-…

Author: Susanne Gervay Illustrator: Cathy Wilcox Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia Published year: 2000