Children's Books

47 Degrees

Zeelie wonders if they’re in danger. When temperatures soar to 47 degrees one hot summer day, …

Author: Justin D’Ath Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2019

A Ghost in my Suitcase

An award-winning magic realism story for 10+ readers about finding yourself, ghost-hunting, Chinese …

Year: Primary, Year 6 Author: Gabrielle Wang Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2009

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A Walk in the Bush

Little Iggy doesn’t want to leave the house, but Grandad insists – they always have fun together…

Year: Primary, Year 2 Author: Gwyn Perkins Publisher: Affirm Press Published year: 2017

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A Year on Our Farm

Every month of the year there are jobs to do on a small Australian farm. Fruit ripens, lambs are …

Author: Penny Matthews Illustrator: Andrew McLean Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published year: 2003

Alfred’s War

Alfred’s War is a powerful story that unmasks the lack of recognition given to Australian …

Year: Primary, Year 6 Author: Rachel Bin Salleh Illustrator: Samantha Fry Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2018

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All Through the Year

Open this book and travel your way all through the year and treasure each day. From this beloved/…

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Jane Godwin Illustrator: Anna Walker Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, Viking Published year: 2010

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Amy and Louis

Amy and Louis are best friends. They live next door to each other. When they want to play they call…

Year: Primary, Year 1 Author: Libby Gleeson Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published year: 2006

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Are We There Yet?

Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt …

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Alison Lester Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2004

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As I Grew Older

This book offers a window to the life of an Aboriginal family on the Murray River in the mid-…

Author: Ian Abdulla Publisher: Working Title Press Published year: 1993

Ash Road

It's hot, dry and sweaty on Ash Road, where Graham, Harry and Wallace are getting their first taste …

Year: Primary, Year 6 Author: Ivan Southall Publisher: Text Publishing Published year: 1966

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