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["title","author","australian","publisher","publish_date","isbn","description","categories","levels","series"]
["Cock-a-doodle-doo!","ALLEN, Pamela","Y","Puffin",2025,"9781761354908","A noise outside upsets the group, Mr Grumble Bumble, Mrs Brittle Little and Mr Arden Garden as they hide under their bedding, eventually getting up to close all the windows and doors, and sitting down to breakfast. ","Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["One Koala, One Hundred Trees","ALLINSON, Leesa & POTTER, Heather & JACKSON, Mark","Y","Wild Dog",2025,"9781742036854","A farmer and his daughter decide to plant more trees to help the koalas they have seen, survive. They enlist help from the community, and many come on the designated day to plant more trees, bushes and ground covers. Lots of information about koalas is included in this stunning picture book.","Animals; Sustainability//Environment; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["My Cousins, My World","ATTAI, Sharara & PEREIRA, Michelle","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761180972","A lovely story about the cousins who live all over the world, some dark, some fair, some tall, some short and some near but others far away. But cousins remain cousins for a lifetime.","Sports; Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Baabinje's Backyard","BANCROFT, Ella Noah & BANCROFT, Bronwyn","Y","Little Hare",2025,"9781761214325","A beautifully crafted book about a beloved grandmother and her love of her garden encompassing her family and her country, a love passed on from one generation to the next.","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Robbit the Job-Hopping Frog","BAUER, Michael Gerard & DREILING, Katrin","Y","Scholastic Australia",2025,"9781760266035","Robbit tries to find a job, but no job is suitable; his fingers are too sticky to count money, his bounce not good enough to be a bouncer, and people laugh at his outfit at the gym. But he keeps on trying. ","Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Searching for Treasure","BELL, Johanna & LONG, Emma","Y","Allen&Unwin",2024,"9781761180682","A walk along the beach at high tide line uncovers a multitude of things to look at and think about. ","Sustainability/Environment; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Libby's Footy Adventures","BIRCH, Libby & TATLOW-LORD, Robin","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761215445","It's Footy Colours Day at school, and there are some very special AFLW guests on the way for a training session! But Libby's a beginner, and there's so much to learn – how to bounce, kick and handball. Lucky she's got her friends, and the courage to try something new. Join the team with Libby as she receives a very special gift, and finds her place and her passion in the world of Aussie Rules. (Publisher's synopsis)","Sports; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["How big is the sky?","BROWN, Kimberly","Y","Affirm Press",2025,"9781923046368","Looking up at the sky and trying to measure it, takes in every style of measurement known, giving readers the opportunity to see how each works.","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Sustainability/Environment; STEM; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A Big Boo-boo","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214783","Ebb can’t sleep without his soft toy, Boo. What does Flo need to do to fix her mistake.","Humour","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["Brain freeze","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214806","Ebb has brain freeze when he eats icecream. How do Ebb and Flo find a way to enjoy their treat.","Humour","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["Cool Beans","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214820","Flo and Ebb do not agree about the new craze. Flo does not see what is so cool about Cool Beans.","Humour","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["I Want That One","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214769","Ebb wants a yumball. There are lots of green ones, but Ebb is set on purple. How can Flo help her friend see that all yumballs are yum?","Humour","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["Oopsy Daisy","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214752","Flo is sad when Ebb squashes her flowers but Ebb finds a way to make her happy. A first novel type book for young readers. ","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["Party Pooper","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214813","When Ebb finds out there are no sweets at a party, he turns into a real party pooper. Can Flo help Ebb find his manners before he ruins a friend's birthday?","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["Reading Rocks","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214776","Flo finds a way for Ebb to discover how reading rocks. An appealing novel type book for young readers.","Humour","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["Short Cut","BUNTING, Laura  &  BUNTING, Philip","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214790","Flo is sad when Ebb squashes her flowers, but Ebb finds a way to make her happy. A first novel type book for young readers. ","Humour","Early Years (R-2)","Ebb & Flo"]
["There is No Giant in This Story","CARTER, Lou & ALLWRIGHT, Deborah","Y","Bloomsbury Children's Books",2025,"9781526608208","Lots of fun as the giant wants to come down his beanstalk and play with the Fairy Tale characters below. But they are all frightened of him as he is so big and loud. ","Humour; Fairy tales; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Stories from Magic Beach: The book of the Robert Connelly film","CONNOLLY, Robert & LESTER, Alison","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761181559","Based on Alison Lester’s classic picture book, the imaginations and dreams of nine children are introduced with photographs related to them and their story. These excerpts are further developed by Robert Connolly with the addition of the work of eleven animators. A very interesting collaborative book that celebrates this classic picture book in new ways. Available in an e-book format.","Picture Book; Graphic Novels","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Lobsters can't Knit","COURTNEY, Karla & FRITH, Nicholas John","Y","Berbay",2024,"9781763571808","Lobster dearly wants to knit himself a jumper. But no matter what he does, he cannot get his claws around the wool or needles. The other creatures of the deep come to his aid.","Animals; Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["My Mum is a Bird","CUI, Angie & BARROW, Evie","Y","UQP",2025,"9780702268632","An intriguing story of celebrating diversity and accepting difference. The young child is embarrassed about her mother until one day she saves the day. ","Animals; Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Grandpa's Guide to Happiness","DADDO, Andrew & NIELSEN, Christopher","Y","HarperCollins Children's Books",2025,"9780733343629","An enticing book about life with grandpa, a happy, encouraging man who sees the best in everything he does, telling his grandson that being happy means being busy.","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Learning Counting: A First Nations Journey Around Australia's Traditional Place Names","DANK, Ryhia","Y","HarperCollins",2025,"9781460765517","A trip around Australia looking at well-known places using their Aboriginal names. ","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Day the Crayons Made Friends","DAYWALT, Drew & JEFFERS, Oliver","N","HarperCollins",2025,"9780008735517","Duncan’s crayons vanish, all gone to find friends. Duncan receives letters outlining their adventures but misses them. An amusing story about friends and helping others.","Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Scotty and the scotties ","EVANS, Gabriel","Y","Little Hare",2025,"9781761214929","In Scotty's family, a scottie is a scottie, no matter what you look like. But when everyone looks the same, acts the same, and does all the same things, can you ever truly be your own scottie, too? (Publisher's synopsis)","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Too many Dogs","FINN, Maura & GIFFORD, Lucinda","Y","Affirm Press",2025,"9781922992253","With rollicking rhyme, this is the perfect gift for dog-lovers and cat-lovers alike.","Animals; Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Ogg","FRYER, H P","Y","Scholastic Australia",2025,"9781761299728","Ogg would love to be a good magician like his brother Merlin, but fails all the time. He goes off to fetch some mistletoe for his brother to make a potion to rid the village of a troll. But Ogg finds a different way. ","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Filo's butterflies ","FUATA, Litea & YIM, Myo","Y","Bright Light",2025,"9781761212697","Filo is going to dance at his aunties' Samoan wedding! He's been rehearsing the steps for his first siva fa'ataupati for weeks, but now there are butterflies dancing in his belly. As the day goes on, the butterflies grow bigger and bolder. Will they stop him from performing the siva and having a good time? (Publisher's synopsis)","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Hooray, hooray, it's library day! ","GRASSO, Julie Anne & MCKENZIE, Heath","Y","Scholastic Australia",2024,"9781760266042","A lovely positive look at the fun of being in the library and all that happens there.","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Maymoona's moon : a special Eid story ","GUTTA, Razeena Omar & HALEEM, Zayneb","Y","Bright Light",2024,"9781761211898","Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous time of year for Muslims. It marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality, so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Families come together to celebrate with delicious feasts and gifts, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin. (Publisher's synopsis)","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Gotcha! Can you catch the thief? ","HENSELEIT, Jack & HART, James","Y","Scholastic Australia",2025,"9781760267094","A very cute look at how to spot clues when a crime has been committed. Each double page offers another crime with clues to search for and eventually find the criminal. Great fun.","Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Claris and the Christmas  Surprise","HESS, Megan","N","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761215353","Every reader will love the adventures of Parisian mouse, Claris, busy in the kitchen making a variety of sweets for the coming celebrations. In a book full of the sounds, sights and customs of Christmas, the little mouse makes loads of sugary sweets and lollies.","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The dangerous pet lover's guide to dragons ","HIRST, Lindsay & MCKINLEY, Alice","Y","Bloomsbury Children's Books",2025,"9781526667137","Dragons are famous for being sulky and difficult, so when someone wants to adopt one, this book is invaluable, presenting a guide to the pitfalls that may stand in their way. From an egg to a fully grown fire breathing animal, this very funny handbook will cause laughter as the readers see the absurdity of having a dragon for a pet.","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Train of thought","HORN, Jess & WELLS, Hayley","Y","Bright Light",2025,"9781761214301","Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most amazing places. Mum calls it his train of thought. But, when it's time for real-world tasks, Andy's train doesn't always stop. Can Andy find a way to be a treasure hunter and sit down in time for dinner? (Publisher's synopsis)","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Girl and the Mermaid","HUGHES, Hollie & MASSINI, Sarah","Y","Bloomsbury Children's Books",2025,"9781526628107","Alina and her grandmother live in a lighthouse and Grandma has an amazing store of stories about the sea to tell. But lately she has had trouble remembering the stories she loves. Alina dives beneath the sea with a mermaid to collect some of the stories to take back to her grandma.","Sustainability/Environment; Fantasy; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2); Primary Years (3-5)"]
["The world we can build ","HULL, Eliza & RIPPIN, Sally & GRAY-BARNETT, Daniel","Y","Bright Light",2025,"9781761213601","A positive story about building something that will suit people of different abilities is offered in this cheery picture book co-written by Hull and Ripping and illustrated by Gray-Barnett, with lots of practical applications and pragmatic solutions born out of the needs of the children involved.","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Where to Hide a Star","JEFFERS, Oliver","Y","HarperCollins",2025,"9780008579685","Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! ","STEM; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Train at the End of My Street","JELLETT, Tom","Y","Affirm Press",2025,"9781923022362","There are big trains and small trains, long rains and fast trains. There are old stations, and new ones. I love them all! But my favourite train and station are the ones at the end of my street. Explore the magic of trains with this delightful picture book from one of Australia's best-loved illustrators. (publisher's synopsis)","STEM; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Noisy Noisy City","KELLY, Andrew & MAGISSON, Helene","Y","Wild Dog",2025,"9781742036755","Lovely read aloud, inviting everyone to join in with the words for the noises heard in a city.","Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["One Word and a Bird","KING, Stephen Michael","Y","Scholastic Press",2025,"9781761520860","The boy is searching for the right word in his journey far from home. On his adventure he meets a bird and a horse and a dog who stay with him as he travels. ","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The last Egg","LAGUNA, Sofie & RACKLYEFT, Jess","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761180330","The adult birds keep sitting on their last egg, despite the other eggs hatching and the chicks flying away. Their perseverance sees this egg hatch at last, but it's not a baby bird after all. ","Animals; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Grandmother from the East Grandmother from the West","LIU, Jacinta & CHIU, Freda","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2025,"9780734421700","The narrator has two grandmothers, one born under a Cancer moon which means she is nurturing and caring, while the other was born in the Year of the Dragon and so is strong and dignified. One is from the East and has brown eyes and makes dumplings, while the other is from the west and has blue eyes and loves to bake cakes.","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Prayer for a river","LOUGHREY, Glenn & KELLY, Andrew","Y","Wild Dog",2025,"9781742036915","Water falls from the sky, joins the river and gives life to Country. This book tells how waterways hold knowledge, memory and story. A simple, direct and moving acknowledgement of the life-giving role water plays. (publisher's synopsis)","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The bookshop on Lemon Tree Lane ","LUCAS, Mike & KARMAZINA, Sofya","Y","Little Hare",2025,"9781760506988","An old bookshop beloved by the young boy and his grandfather, which they visit each week is to be renovated. Inside all the good things about bookshops greet them. Rickety staircases, nooks and crannies to explore, old and new books to check out, a loud bell that rings when a new customer comes in.","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Itty Bitty Kitty","MARA, Maddy & LANDRY Noemie Gionet","Y","Affirm Press",2022,"9781922806338","Itty Bitty Kitty is a kitten with attitude. She may look cute but she’s really a tiger. The author duo Hilary Rogers and Meredith Rogers have produced three stories in one book with more to come in the series. A very suitable first novel for young readers or to enjoy as a read aloud. ","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Honey Possum's Bush Café","MARTIN, Kristin & RICHARDSON, Bianca","Y","Wakefield Press",2025,"9781923042704","A charming tale of the Honey possum opening a cafe, but concerned that few have turned up for the grand opening, Easter Bilby comes to the rescue. ","Animals; Sustainability/Environment; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Earth Speak","MCCANN, Sean & GOODWIN, Jade","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761181238","A beautiful book about the environment, uses all the senses as a family walks through the landscape. Text uses Aboriginal language and has a small glossary. An auto version of the book can be accessed through the QR code. ","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Harry and Gran Bake a Cake","MCINTOSH, Fiona & ACTON, Sara","Y","Puffin",2025,"9781761346941","Harry and Gran mix a cake in the kitchen, Harry helping out when gran loses her glasses, almost trips on the cat,and drops the icing sugar. ","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["What's That? Australian Birds","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2024,"9781922800626","A spectacular series which shows the range of Australian animals: Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Frogs, Toads and Newts. Each of the four book shows the group in three different colours used on the edge of each page, making it very easy to use. ","Animals; Non Fiction","Early Years (R-2)"]
["What's That? Australian Frogs, Toads & Newts","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2024,"9781922800640","A spectacular series which shows the range of Australian animals: Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Frogs, Toads and Newts. Each of the four book shows the group in three different colours used on the edge of each page, making it very easy to use. ","Animals; Non Fiction","Early Years (R-2)"]
["What's That? Australian Mammals","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2024,"9781922800565","A spectacular series which shows the range of Australian animals: Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Frogs, Toads and Newts. Each of the four book shows the group in three different colours used on the edge of each page, making it very easy to use. ","Animals; Non Fiction","Early Years (R-2)"]
["What's That? Australian Reptiles","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2024,"9781922800572","A spectacular series which shows the range of Australian animals: Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Frogs, Toads and Newts. Each of the four book shows the group in three different colours used on the edge of each page, making it very easy to use. ","Animals; Non Fiction","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Karma is Three Cats","MONTGOMERY, Bella & MARANDO Carolina","Y","Albert Street Books",2025,"9781761181955","Welcome to the enchanted world of Taylor Swift's beloved feline companions. Perfect for young readers, Swifties and cat lovers alike. This charming picture book invites readers to follow the daily lives of Taylor's kitty entourage: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button. Follow the trio as they explore their home, engage in playful mischief, and enjoy cozy moments with Taylor. A celebration of the joy and companionship that pets bring into our lives. This book is perfect for bedtime stories, family reading time, or as a thoughtful gift for Taylor Swift fans of all ages.  (publisher’s synopsis)","Animals; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Midnight Chew","MORGAN, Sally & BLAIR, Karen","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760995096","A delightful read from Sally Morgan that will amuse adults and children alike. With beautiful illustrations that wriggle and bounce just like the doggies Skippy Gillespie and Boofa Boy Jones, as they scrounge the neighbourhood at night. A rhythmic, rollicking text, this book deserves to become a classic.  ","Animals; Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["My name is Jemima : a tale of a guide dog superstar ","MUSCAT, Olivia & COLPOYS, Allison","Y","Scribble",2025,"9781761380457","Jemima is a trained guide dog who looks after her blind handler, Olivia. We see what she does with her handler, how to avoid distracting the dog from her purpose, that of keeping her handler safe.","Animals; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Jolly Swagman","NANAYAKKARA, Bec & DE HAAN, Kim","Y","Woodslane Press",2025,"9781922800893","A reimagining of Waltzing Matilda, white swagman being an Aboriginal man who comes each year to the farm to help shear the sheep, teaching the young boy about his culture. ??","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Poetry; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A devil of a time : the Tasmania Football Club story ","NICHOLSON, Alister & JELLETT, Tom","Y","Hardie Grant",2025,"9781761216398","This picture book celebrates the history of football in Tasmania, and the formation of the Tasmania Football Club.(Publisher's synopsis)","Sports; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Backyard Games","NICHOLSON, Alister & JELLETT, Tom","Y","Allen&Unwin",2024,"9781761180927","A nostalgic look at the games played in the backyard involving all the kids in the neighbourhood is sure to recall happy times, and nudge the young audience into organising just such a day for themselves. When all the world seems glued to a screen, a boisterous, funny book like this is sure to please, as the kids take it upon themselves to participate in a plethora of games.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A Farm by the Sea","PACKER, Jillian","Y","Berbay",2025,"9781922610997","A day in this girl’s life is vividly recreated by author/illustrator, Jillian Packer, reflecting her own childhood, when she lived on a farm near Port Lincoln in South Australia. Each page exudes the warmth of the family as the girl says good morning to all the people and animals that make up her day.","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Cynthia is a wild dog ","RIDDLE, Tohby","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761214837","A very funny look at a dog with an internal view of herself as being brave and adventurous, strong and inquisitive. Cynthia rides with her pack of wild dogs, eats whatever she can find, and climbs every mountain. At the end we find out what she really is!??","Animals; Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A Dog to Keep","RIPPIN, Sally & FUKUOKA, Aki","Y","Hardie Grant",2025,"9781761214899","Billie loves playing with Otto the foster dog but can she find a forever home for him?  A first chapter book with large print for readers at this level.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Billie B Brown"]
["The Book Swap Flop","RIPPIN, Sally & FUKUOKA, Aki","Y","Hardie Grant",2025,"9781761214912","Billie donates a favourite book to the school’s book swap. What will she do when things do not turn out as she expects? A large print first chapter book for readers at this level.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Billie B Brown"]
["The Farm Sleepover","RIPPIN, Sally & FUKUOKA, Aki","Y","Hardie Grant",2025,"9781761214905","Billie is sleeping over at her friend’s farm. She loves the farm but when it comes to sleep time can she admit she needs her teddy? A relevant first chapter book with large print for readers at this level.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Billie B Brown"]
["The Wonderful Wedding","RIPPIN, Sally & FUKUOKA, Aki","Y","Hardie Grant",2024,"9781761213595","Billie is excited about going to a wedding, but it is nothing like she thought it would be but still with a happy ending! A first chapter book with large print for readers at this level.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Billie B Brown"]
["Wheels and springs and moving things! ","RIPPIN, Sally & KENNETT, Chris","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2024,"9781761211584","Here are some monsters, their families too! Let's go around town and see what they do... Frank's dad is a farmer, Jess's brother drives a garbage truck, and Jack's mum is a firefighter! Discover the different jobs that monsters do all day and the incredible vehicles they operate. Filled with busy detailed illustrations, charming rhymes and search and find quests! (Publisher's synopsis)","STEM; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Goodnight, Little Penguins","ROBBARD, Jedda & Winnel, Bec & Madden, Michelle","Y","Penguin Books Australia",2025,"9781761349119","When two fluffy little chicks hatch with a crick and a crack... and a peep, cheep, cheep, their daddy keeps them safe and warm, while Mama ventures into the wild waves to find their dinner... Will she be back before bedtime? A bedtime story starring the iconic penguins of the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. (publisher's synopsis)","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet","RUTSTEIN, Ali & DOYLE, Tommy","Y","Allen&Unwin",2024,"9781761180903","A hilarious story about a family choosing their pet, picking up and rejecting the most odd and unusual of animals. ","Humour; Animals; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Volcano","SAXBY, Claire & RACKLYEFT, Jess","Y","Allen & Unwin",2024,"9781761180644","An amazing undersea volcano grows from small? vents from which lava flows, building up chimneys beneath the sea, eventually becoming a volcano, a mountain which sprouts new life.","Sustainability/Environment; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A lemon for Safiya ","SHAFEI-ONGU, Jemima & CHANTANAKOM, Nisaluk","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2025,"9780734422224","Safiya first notices her. An older woman sitting in the gutter near their house. She notices her different clothes as she and Mum come closer to the woman, noticing the bright yellow lemon in her hand. They try to speak to her, wondering where she lives.  They  put her in their car and drive around the streets hoping to find her home. Safiya’s mother speaks to her in Arabic, asking where she lives and every question Mum asks results in a response from the woman.","Family & Relationships; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Waiters in Elevators","SHEARSBY, Dylan & Amanda","N","Little Hare",2025,"9781761213816","A madcap adventure with a message of gratitude at its heart. A book the whole family will love reading again and again. (Publisher’s synopsis)","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Wild about Book Week","SPEEDIE, Sarah","Y","Larrakin House",2024,"9781922804754","A funny look at the preparations a family has in getting ready for Book Week.","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["This is an Elf","STANTON, Beck & STANTON, Matt","Y","HarperCollins Publishers",2025,"9780733344169","A very funny look at some of the Christmas customs and traditions.","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Animals on Country","STEFFENSEN, Victor  &  STEFFENSEN, Sandra","Y","Allen & Unwin",2025,"9781761181566","Uncle Kuu takes us on a walk through the Australian bush, pointing out the animals as he walks. The environment is shown in its diversity, along with the results of damage to the environment and the way to repair it. ","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Sustainability/Environment; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Bin chicken lights up the night ","TEMPLE, Kate & TEMPLE, Jol & GHOSH, Ronojoy","Y","Scholastic Press",2025,"9781760268282","The first books about the Bin Chickens showed us what a nuisance they are but now, we see the positive and funny side of this plague of birds. In this book they are caught up in the lights of Divali.","Humour; Animals; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Rain on the Rock","TOERING, Jodi & BRUMBY, Valerie","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781760509880","Rising above the desert plains stands Uluru. For most of the year, it is under the blazing sun, but sometimes it rains. This beautiful picture book shows the rock when it rains.","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Wait a Minute","UNWIN, Shelly & AZORE, Lana","Y","Larrikin House",2025,"9781923345027","Every time mum is ready to go, her son is not, giving the most hilarious of excuses as to why she must wait for him. Lots of fun in both text and illustration. ","Humour; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Dance Concert","WHITTLE, Cate & JOHNSTON, Nicky","Y","Scholastic",2024,"9781761291685","Millie is a tiny fluffy puppy who lives at St Bernhard’s home for little lost dogs until she goes to live with Nanny Birdwhistle. Although she misses her friends at the home she is very excited to make new friends at Miss Sparrow’s School of Dance where she loves to dance. She has a whole new home to get to know. A cute first chapter book for readers at this level.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Millie: The Cutest Puppy in the World"]
["New Home","WHITTLE, Cate & JOHNSTON, Nicky","Y","Scholastic",2024,"9781761291678","Millie is a tiny fluffy puppy who lives at St Bernhard’s home for little lost dogs until she goes to live with Nanny Birdwhistle. She has a whole new home to get to know. A cute first chapter book for readers at this level.","Family & Relationships","Early Years (R-2)","Millie: The Cutest Puppy in the World"]
["The Enchantment of Golden Eagle","WILD, Margaret & KING, Stephen Michael","Y","Allen & Unwin",2025,"9781761181078","The eagle is saved by a young boy and promises to always look after him. But the winds call him and he flies up into the sky, deserting the children when their father has gone away. A fascinating story of family and responsibility. ","Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["A present for Junket","WILDSMITH, Mandy & LIU, Nancy","Y","Little Hare",2025,"9781761213823","When Gherkin is woken early by the garbage truck outside, her first thought is: yum, rubbish! Then she remembers that it’s her best friend Junket’s birthday and Gherkin needs a present for her. But what would Junket love? A new toy? A new jacket? Gherkin keeps hunting, and soon realises the perfect present has been right in front of her all along. (Publisher's synopsis)","Animals; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["The Colt from Old Regret","WOLFER, Dianne & WAGNER, Erica","Y","NLA Publishing",2025,"9781922507686","A companion to the well-known Australian poem, The Man from Snowy River, recounts how the colt got away for the stockmen who tried to capture it, taking other captured animals with it. ","Poetry; Picture Book","Early Years (R-2)"]
["Creature clinic","AUNG THAN, Gavin","Y","Figment Publishing",2025,"9781761215599","Welcome to Creature Clinic, where a team of dedicated doctors and nurses at the world's finest—and only—hospital look after mythical creatures. Here, everyone from trolls and unicorns, to tooth fairies and giants, can expect the very best treatment. Well, with one exception: humans are absolutely, 100% not welcome. So when doctor-in-training Kara Orc discovers an injured human child at the hospital, her world is turned upside down. Sure, most humans are dangerous, destructive beasts, but Kara took an oath to help all creatures. Even humans deserve care and compassion! But how long can she keep such a big secret from her boss … who happens to be her mother? And what happens when the human child – whose name is Mitch – decides that he wants to stay at Creature Clinic? (Publisher's synopsis)","Graphic Novels; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["11 Ruby Road: 1900","BARKLA, Charlotte","Y","Walker Books",2024,"9781760657949","It’s 1900 and Dorothy and her family have just arrived in Brisbane to start a new life in the house at 11 Ruby Road. Ruby is excited by the change from farm life to the city although not so keen on her new teacher. A very accessible read about life in the earlier years of Australia.","Historical; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","11 Ruby Road"]
["11 Ruby Road: 1925","BARKLA, Charlotte","Y","Walker Books",2024,"9781760657956","Its 1925 and a new family has moved into 11 Ruby Road. Bert and his German-Australian family love their new home but there is some prejudice due to the recent war. A very accessible read about life in the earlier years of Australia.","Historical; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","11 Ruby Road"]
["11 Ruby Road: 1950","BARKLA, Charlotte","Y","Walker Books",2025,"9781760657949","It’s 1950 and patsy is staying with her aunt and uncle at 11 Ruby Road. Becoming friendly with Jolanta whose family come form Poland, Patsy discovers that not everyone welcomes people form countries far away. A very accessible read about life in the earlier years of Australia.","Historical; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","11 Ruby Road"]
["Becky Brush-your-hair","BARTON, Sally & NIELSEN, Christopher","Y","Walker Books",2025,"9781760658410","Becky Culpepper lives at 34 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is her name, because most people think her name is Becky Brush-your-hair. But no matter how many people tell her, or how often, Becky never brushes her hair. One morning, just as Becky was leaving for school, her mum called, ‘Becky! Brush your hair. Something terrible could happen!’ This is the story of the something terrible that did. (Publisher’s synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Something Terrible"]
["Tim Tie-your-shoelaces","BARTON, Sally & NIELSEN, Christopher","Y","Walker Books",2025,"9781760658564","Tim has become known as Tim Tie-your-shoelaces because people say it so often and he never does. One morning, just as he was leaving for school, his parents yell out Tim! Tie your shoelaces or something terrible could happen – and of course it does when Tim trips and tumbles down into the sewer.","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Something Terrible"]
["Bite me!","BECK, Adrian & RANKINE, Dean","Y","Larrikin House",2024,"9781922804747","Brock the Croc lives in a thriving swamp. As the only crocodile, he loves attention and parties all day. Brock rides his motorbike, holds extravagant swamp discos, and plays electric guitar. But when humans set up a worksite next to the swamp, Brock and his friends learn their home is set to be filled-in with concrete! The animals all turn to Brock to save them, but has he been exaggerating his achievements? Will he be able to live up to his reputation and stop the humans from destroying the swamp forever? (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour; Sustainability/Environment","Primary Years (3-5)","Brock the Croc"]
["Make it snappy!","BECK, Adrian & RANKINE, Dean","Y","Larrikin House",2025,"9780648894599","Brock the Croc is the life of every party and he's always been super popular. However, now that he's taking his position as the Swamp Gang leader seriously, Brock's finding it's not always possible to please everyone. Even with a wailing guitar solo! When useful little robots arrive at Saltbush Swamp, Brock is worried they might not be as helpful as they seem. Brock must learn to follow his instinct--and make it snappy--if he is to save Saltbush Swamp. (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour; Sustainability/Environment","Primary Years (3-5)","Brock the Croc"]
["Usborne biology for beginners ","COPE, Lizzie & LACEY, Minna & LI, Hannah & HALLMANN, Anton","Y","Usborne Publishing Limited",2025,"9781805076612","A guide to everything that biology is about, from things we know, to things we don't know yet. This book explores the fascinating world of biology - the study of all life, from tiny bacteria to plants, animals and entire ecosystems. Discover how living things behave and interact, and the amazing ways they adapt to the world around them. Find out how life on Earth began, how it has changed, and what living things might look like in millennia to come. Take a closer look at cells - the building blocks of life itself - and the vital role they play. Through a mix of diagrams, infographics, comic strips and clear, engaging text, this book shows readers what the study of biology is about, how much it covers, and why you might want to study it further yourself. It investigates some of the big issues that biologists are grappling with today, from preventing the spread of ever-evolving diseases to saving animals and plants from extinction. (Publisher's synopsis)","Non Fiction; Science","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Daniel Ricciardo","CROSS, Kit & HEDSTROM, Leigh","Y","Albert Street Books",2024,"9781761181351","If you are into motor racing and Formula One, you’ll be interested to read all the stats, facts and stories about F1 legend, Daniel Ricardo.","Non Fiction; Sports","Primary Years (3-5)","F1 Legends"]
["Liz Watson : netball legends ","CROSS, Kit & HEDSTROM, Leigh","Y","Albert Street Books",2025,"9781761181733","Filled with everything you ever wanted to know about netball star, Liz Watson – facts, stats and stories.","Non Fiction; Sports","Primary Years (3-5)","[Legends of sport]"]
["Marcus Bontempelli : footy legends ","CROSS, Kit & HEDSTROM, Leigh","Y","Albert Street Books",2025,"9781761181740","Filled with fun facts and exciting stats, this book about footy legend Marcus Bontempelli is a must read for AFL fans.","Non Fiction; Sports","Primary Years (3-5)","Legend of Sports"]
["Mary Fowler","CROSS, Kit & HEDSTROM, Leigh","Y","Albert Street Books",2024,"9781761181344","If you follow the Matildas, you’ll be sure to enjoy this book filled with fun facts, stats and stories about soccer star Mary Fowler.","Non Fiction; Sports","Primary Years (3-5)","Football legends"]
["Eye of the dragon","DAKIN, Glenn","Y","Scholastic Australia",2025,"9781760260187","Dark forces are at work in Hunter's Reach. Strange dragons lurk in the catacombs of Howling Rock, and signs of ancient sorcery have left their mark upon its walls. Prince Lyricon is no longer a prisoner, but nor is he allowed fly freely. He suspects his brother's smug commands conceal a more sinister purpose. Meanwhile, Rana and the wolves find themselves in exile in the secret paradise of Ungoria. And with their warriors all missing, those remaining look to Rana to lead the strike against the dragons who've burned their lands. But how could they possibly win against such powerful foes? Little does Rana realise, a secret weapon is right under her nose. (Publisher' synopsis)","Fantasy","Primary Years (3-5)","Dragons vs Wolves"]
["Fallen star","DAKIN, Glenn","Y","Scholastic Australia",2024,"9781760260170","The ancient war between dragons and wolves is about to begin again. As a young wolf learning to hunt, Rana is teased for being a daydreamer, while Fenn, her brother, is seen as a cheeky show-off. But when Rana survives a perilous encounter with a fire-breathing dragon, she is made spokeswolf for the pack. And Fenn's claim that he can sense danger suddenly doesn't seem so wild. Only Rana and Fenn stand against the dragon's charm and magical power. And the wolves' whole world is at stake. (Publisher's synopsis)","Fantasy","Primary Years (3-5)","Dragons vs Wolves"]
["Haunted forest","DAKIN, Glenn","Y","Scholastic Australia",2025,"9781760260194","It is a dark and terrible winter in Hunter's Reach as strange phantoms prowl the lands, turning all they encounter to stone or ice. Rana is sure Lyricon and the dragons are to blame for the shocking magical attacks... but they all seem to have disappeared. Meanwhile, in the realm of Ormeria, the dragon king prepares a mighty military force to attack Howling Rock and destroy the wolves once and for all. But neither the wolves nor the dragons are prepared for the sinister force that threatens them both. (Publisher's synopsis)","Fantasy","Primary Years (3-5)","Dragons vs Wolves"]
["Scarlet Defender of the Universe","DAVIS, James & SUTTON, Dotty","N","HarperCollins",2025,"9780008653620","Scarlet was very surprised one night to see a boy floating outside her bedroom window, especially as her window was quite high off the ground. The floating boy turned out to be Jasper, the current Defender of the Universe and Scarlet of course joins him on a madcap adventure in space.","Science Fiction","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Totally Normal!?","DEMPSTER, Emily & WOOD, Laura","Y","Walker Books",2025,"9781760658397","Being a bit weird can be a lot wonderful! Hilarious fiction about family, friends and a fool proof plan. (Publisher’s synopsis)","Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Weird star! ","DO, Anh & FABER, Jules","Y","Scholastic Press",2025,"9781761528927","Weir is joining a band for the school talent quest. The only problem is he can’t play anything! What will he do? It won’t be easy but it will be funny!","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","WeirDo"]
["Millie of the manor","EVANS, Karina & BELL, Andrea","Y","HarperAlley",2025,"9780063282483","Amy has always loved a good mystery. So when her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, she should be ecstatic. But...she's not. Instead, she's worried that her social anxiety will mess everything up. Thankfully, all the guests are given characters to play for the night, so Amy doesn't have to go to Reagan's party as herself - she'll go as \"Millie Morgan,\" a scientist looking to solve the murder and clear her name. With newfound confidence as Millie, she must work with the other partygoers to solve the crime. But when evidence piles up and clues begin to incriminate her alter ego, Amy's anxiety comes rushing back. With the help of her new friends, Amy must learn to navigate her own anxiety as Millie works to solve the mystery and prove her innocence. (Publisher's synopsis)","Graphic Novels; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Tawny Trouble","FITZPATRICK, Deb","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760995294","Tess’s family are off to a music festival in the country. Driving home on the second night, they hit something which turns out to be a tawny frogmouth. In their efforts to care for it properly, the family meets Otto and Tess almost lands herself in trouble. A heart-warming read for those who care about the environment.","Animals; Family & Relationships; Sustainability/Environment","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Bigfoot vs Yeti : a love story ","FOLEY, James","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760994983","The Yetis and the Bigfoots have always fought, throwing snowballs and fruit across the rift that divides them. Then one night Bevan and Yolanda decide to finish the fight once and for all. Will they succeed, or will something else transpire? A beautifully illustrated story about conflict resolution and love.","Picture Book","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Chicken-Saurus","FOLEY, James","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760993351","Sally Tinker – the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve – has been invited to a demonstration of a new invention by her arch enemy Dexter. He can turn chickens into dinosaurs! But of course, trouble looms when the chickensaurs escape.","Graphic Novels; Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Dungzilla","FOLEY, James","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760993368","Sally Tinker – the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve – has built the incredible resizenator. But resizing a dung beetle creates chaos. Can Sally and her friends avoid being crushed by a monster ball of poo?","Graphic Novels; Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Friendship fail","GANNON, Hayley & CONN, Michelle","Y","Affirm Press",2025,"9781922992772","Hi, I'm Luna! This diary you're reading? My mum's idea. She said it will help me to focus. You see, my mind is always racing with a million thoughts! I have so much I want to say and do! So, I'm going to use this diary to show you everything that's going on in my world. Luna Merrian has big news. Not only is she loving her role as a Little Librarian, but she is also getting along with her school rival, Jade Jones. Luna and Jade are becoming friends, and Luna couldn't be happier. But then Luna sees a birthday party invite that changes everything. Can Luna overcome this friendship fail? (Publisher's synopsis)","Schools; Family & Relationships; Diaries","Primary Years (3-5)","Luna's World"]
["Library dreams ","GANNON, Hayley & CONN, Michelle","Y","Affirm Press",2025,"9781922992765","Luna is desperate to become a library monitor. Unfortunately, her impulsive nature has got in the way and Luna must find a solution to working with her arch enemy, Jade Jones. Will she achieve her dream? Read and see!","Schools; Family & Relationships; Diaries","Primary Years (3-5)","Luna's World"]
["Parrot palace","GERVAY, Suzanne & MATHUR, Pooja","Y","Little Big Sky Books",2025,"9781923300088","Hari moves into Parrot Palace and soon meets Mikey and Lily-Rosa. All three kids come from different cultures but love exploring their differences. A great story celebrating diversity and inclusivity.","Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Into the bewilderness ","GORDON, Gus","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2025,"9781761211287","Best friends Luis and Pablo spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating pinecone porridge. But Luis wonders if there’s more to life than just the woods and the rivers and the sky. Sure, life is good. but maybe it could be … better? When adventure in the big city calls, will the friends find what they’re looking for? (Publisher's synopsis)","Graphic Novels; Humour; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Champions","GOULD, Jordan & PRITCHARD, Richard & PRITCHARD, Sierra & PRITCHARD, Max","Y","Albert Street Books",2025,"9781761181467","When her koala friends are stolen by the Dragon Army and whisked away to Annabel's island, Wylah knows she must follow. But the rescue mission doesn't go as planned, and soon Wylah and her crew find themselves taking part in a series of epic challenges. The stakes are high, but the rewards just might be worth the risk! Who can Wylah trust in this strange place, and can she find a way to win? (Publisher's synopsis)","Fantasy","Primary Years (3-5)","Wylah the Koorie warrior"]
["The Deadly Diamond","GREENWOOD, Mark","Y","Fremantle Press",2024,"9781760995058","Can a diamond leave a trail of disaster? The Hope Diamond is locked away in a museum but some believe it carries a curse for whomever owns it.","Non Fiction; Historical","Primary Years (3-5)","History Hunter"]
["The Wonder Horse","GREENWOOD, Mark","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760995034","Phar Lap is a famous race horse from earlier days in Australia and is currently preserved in the Melbourne Museum. Why was he so special and why was his death so mysterious?","Non Fiction; Historical","Primary Years (3-5)","History Hunter"]
["Money Mystery","HARTLEY, Dave & GEDDES, Serena","Y","HarperCollins Children's Books",2025,"9781460764701","I''m Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat! Australia's biggest cricket stars might play at our cricket ground if we raise funding for solar lights! While we're cleaning out recycling from the bush, something amazing happens ... - Will we meet the mysterious Hairyman? - What's inside a hidden suitcase? - Can we raise the money?! (publisher's synopsis)","Sports","Primary Years (3-5)","Pat Cummins, Howzat Pat!"]
["Detective Galileo","HELLIAR, Peter & JOYNER, Andrew","Y","HarperCollins Children's Books",2025,"9781460766217","For as long as he can remember, it has been Galileo’s dream to become a police horse and help solve crimes. Sadly, the reality does not match his dream. A fun read enhanced by Andrew Joyner’s illustrations.","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["A Dog's Breakfast","HENSELEIT, Jack & KENNETT, Chris","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2022,"9781760509255","With a stolen map clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot are searching for hidden treasure on the great sea. But with other fearsome pirates closing in around them, can these scally-waggers come out top dogs?  (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Cross Bones"]
["The Dog with Two Tails","HENSELEIT, Jack & KENNETT, Chris","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2023,"9781760509262","When a mysterious goldfish points them in the direction of a long-lost treasure, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot set sail for another voyage on the dangerous great sea. Can the pirates find the cave of the legendary Noah Silversniff? Or will this mangy crew's latest adventure be their last? (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Cross Bones"]
["The hottest dogs","HENSELEIT, Jack & KENNETT, Chris","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2024,"9781761212871","After answering a distress call from a doggy damsel, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot must enter the deadly deserts of Cat Island. With the Spymaster beside them, the dogs are sure to succeed -- but is this catty crewmate really the dogs' best friend? (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Cross Bones"]
["The Girl and the Mermaid","HUGHES, Hollie & MASSINI, Sarah","Y","Bloomsbury Children's Books",2025,"9781526628107","Alina and her grandmother live in a lighthouse and Grandma has an amazing store of stories about the sea to tell. But lately she has had trouble remembering the stories she loves. Alina dives beneath the sea with a mermaid to collect some of the stories to take back to her grandma.","Sustainability/Environment; Fantasy; Picture Book","Primary Years (3-5); Early Years (R-2)"]
["Our world by the numbers ","JENKINS, Steve","Y","HarperColllins Children's Books",2025,"9780063315716","Facts, figures and comparisons about our world and beyond are explained using easy to understand graphics and illustration. A book to pore over rather than just read.","Non Fiction; Science; STEM","Primary Years (3-5)","By the numbers"]
["Edie tells a lie","LAGUNA, Ingrid","Y","Text Publishing",2025,"9781922790729","Edie’s best friend who also happens to live next door, moves away and Edie begins to feel a bit lonely and forgotten. There is just her and her mother and Edie wishes she had a big family like the other kids. She tells a small lie and suddenly things are a little bit out of control. Will new friends ever come her way?","Family & Relationships; Schools","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Chickenpox","LAI, Remy","Y","Allen & Unwin Children's",2025,"9781761068621","Abby Lai is the oldest of five siblings and sometimes finds life challenging. When the whole family is struck down with chickenpox life at home becomes a bit like a circus. Will Abby maintain her sanity? A humorous read for anyone with siblings.","Family & Relationships; Graphic Novels; Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["The extraordinary misadventures of Lake and Birdy : and their remarkable fortitude ","LEITH, Damien","Y","Walker Books Australia",2025,"9781760657833","This is a story so strange, it might almost be unbelievable ... A darkly comic, fantastic and fantastical tale from Damien Leith, with only a few embellishments, the very odd exaggeration, and much to enjoy. (Publisher’s synopsis)","Family & Relationships; Adventure","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Worst space crew ever! ","LONG, Nick & TATLOW-LORD, Robin","Y","Affirm Press",2024,"9781922863355","The year is 2124 and Rufus Rumble has just been given a ticket to space. Problem one – he has an hour to get to the spaceport. Problem two – he has blasted off with the worst crew ever. Problem three … you’ll just have to read to find out!","Humour; Science Fiction","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Hazel's treehouse","LOUISE, Zanni","Y","Walker Books Australia",2024,"9781760657260","Hazel and her animal friends live together in a treehouse. Every day (and every chapter) brings a new adventure. A charming read for newly independent readers.","Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Jungle escape","LUFF, Nathan","Y","Walker Books Australia",2025,"9781760659257","Branson’s parents are off to Aspen, skiing and Branson is pretty excited until he discovers he is going to an exclusive retreat in the Daintree instead. What parents don’t take their child on holidays with them? And not only that the resort is far from exclusive! Can Branson and the other kids make good their escape?","Family & Relationships; Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Real pigeons fight crime ","MCDONALD, Andrew & WOOD, Ben","Y","Hardie Grant Egmont",2018,"9781760129293","Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homie, the Real Pigeons will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe! (Publisher’s synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Real Pigeons"]
["Real pigeons power up ","MCDONALD, Andrew & WOOD, Ben","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2024,"9781761211553","The Real Pigeons are all about pigeon powers. But what happens when a cursed hole opens up in the park, a tongue monster terrorises the city, and the pigeons discover that their powers have suddenly disappeared? There's only one thing to do, and that is for the Real Pigeons to figure out where their powers come from, so that they can hopefully get them back. (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Real Pigeons"]
["Krstel kicks to win","MERRISON, Carl & HUSTLER, Hakea & PETREVSKI, Krstel & CAMPBELL, Samantha","Y","Harper Collins Children's Books",2025,"9781460765081","I'm Krstel Petrevski and the dream I had to play professional Aussie Rules footy since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true. Let me tell you the story of how I got here, about my mates, my family, growing up in the Kimberley on a huge station with motorbikes, horses, swimming holes, playing footy and going to boarding school far away from home. (Publisher's synopsis)","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Family and Relationships; Sports","Primary Years (3-5)","Kimberley Kickers"]
["Sunny & Shadow","MILROY Helen","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760995119","With its focus on dingoes this story looks at the connections between First Nations people and their connection to the land. This is a deceptively simple story whose complexity may be challenging for the younger readers in this year level group.","Animals; Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Sustainability/Environment","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Australian Dinosaurs and Mega Beasts","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2022,"9781922800060","This unique book captures the range and diversity of the wondrous Australian wildlife from prehistory. The book includes over 70 animals that lived in Australia at various times during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras (i.e. from 250 million years ago), from sea creatures to amphibians, dinosaurs, reptiles, birds and mammals. With meticulous attention to the environment and flora of each period, the book presents a succession of the huge animals that marched, flew and swam across our landscape, from the terrifying Daspletosaurus to the more sedentary Diprotodon. This book invites and engages kids (and kid-adults) of all ages to find, discover and learn all the animal names and compare their different types. Assisted by leading palaeontologists, author Myke has ensured the illustrations are as anatomically correct as possible as well as vibrant and engaging. (publisher’s synopsis)","Non Fiction","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Australian Outback Birds","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2024,"9781922800718","Myke Mollards signature illustrations and engaging text bring kids up close and personal with over 150 of Australia’s colourful and characterful birds you’ll see while traveling around and visiting Australia’s outback, bush, national parks and coasts. The birds are not only beautifully drafted, but the accompanying text also vividly describes their lifestyles and habits. The wonderment of these stunning creatures, delivered in an engaging cinematic punch, will excite the imaginations of children for life, and fully engage any adult with a love of birds. (publisher’s synopsis)","Non Fiction","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Myke Mollard's Mini to Maxi","MOLLARD, Myke","Y","Woodslane Press",2024,"9781922800664","Myke Mollard uses his signature illustrations and engaging text to bring kids up close and personal with dozens of Australian creatures, great and small. He focuses on the comparisons of size and scale, showing us how life thrives from the microscopic to the truly colossal. The creatures and plants are not only beautifully drafted, but the accompanying text also vividly describes their lifestyles, habits and how their sizes help them fit perfectly into their various environments. The wonderment of these stunning creatures, delivered in an engaging cinematic punch, will excite the imaginations of children for life, and fully engage any adult with a fascination for the natural world. (publisher’s synopsis)","Non Fiction","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Superhero Plants","PACKHAM, Chris & WILLIAMS, Jake","N","Affirm Press",2025,"9780008503628","For any budding naturalists, this book contains interesting and easily accessible information on why plants are the superheroes of our world.","Non Fiction; Sustainability/Environment","Primary Years (3-5)","Little Experts"]
["Millie Mak makes her mark ","PUNG, Alice & NG, Sher Rill","Y","Angus&Robertson",2025,"9781460767009","Millie Mak and her friends are trying to start a business creating and selling their upcycled designs. But it’s school holidays and looking after younger siblings is really slowing then down. A heart warming story celebrating the power of good friends.","Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","Millie Mak"]
["Millie Mak the mender","PUNG, Alice & NG, Sher Rill","Y","Angus&Robertson",2025,"9781460763797","Millie Mak is now ten, and still feels shy and awkward at times. But by using her special gift to make handy and beautiful things, Millie befriends residents at the aged care home where her mum works.","Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","Millie Mak"]
["The mystery of the magic stones","RIPPIN, Sally","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2021,"9781760129026","Book Two in this series finds best friends Polly the witch and Buster the monster on the run form almost everyone in Blackmoon Coven. The friends have a big decision to make – do they stay hidden and safe or do they risk it all to save the day. Best to read Book One first.","Family & Relationships; Adventure","Primary Years (3-5)","Polly and Buster"]
["The search for the silver witch","RIPPIN, Sally","Y","Hardie Grant Children's Publishing",2022,"9781761210204","Book Three in this series fids Polly and Buster wondering if being best friends is enough to save the whole town. Especially when no-one else agrees that monsters and witches can be friends. Best to read the preceding two books first.","Family & Relationships; Adventure","Primary Years (3-5)","Polly and Buster"]
["Paris adventure ","SIEVEKING, Laura","Y","Scholastic Australia",2025,"9781761521461","It’s the end of year 7 for Ella and her friends at Eden College. And they can’t believe their luck when they are invited to join their friend Ariel for a movie-award ceremony in Paris!","Schools","Primary Years (3-5)","Ella at Eden"]
["New Kid on Deck","SOMPER, Justin & SKAFFA, Teo","Y","Allen & Unwin",2025,"9781761182044","The year is 2507. The oceans have risen. A new dawn of piracy has begun. Jacoby Blunt and Jasmine Peacock are students at the elite Pirate Academy. This is no ordinary school. Lessons range from Knots Class and Sailing to Combat Workshop. The students hail from famous pirate families. The teachers are all legendary sea captains. The pressure is always on and friendship is everything. When a new kid – the mysterious Neo Splice – arrives, everything changes FAST. Suddenly, the dangers are no longer at sea but stalking the classrooms and corridors of Pirate Academy. In the face of real peril, the students of Barracuda class must put everything they have learned to the test against an unexpected and ruthless new enemy. Welcome to Pirate Academy where every day is a swashbuckling adventure! (Publisher's synopsis)","Schools; Adventure","Primary Years (3-5)","Pirate Academy"]
["Neeka and the Missing Key","STRACHAN, Tina & HAMILTON, Max","Y","Angus&Robertson",2025,"9781460764558","Neeka Wilder loves animals and with a mother who is a vet, she is lucky enough to live at Wilder Zoo. Neeka helps out at the zoo and has been entrusted with a key. Unfortunately, it goes missing while Neeka and her friends are making a video about the zoo. Neeka is banned form the zoo for a month and no-one can find the key. Has it been eaten by one of the animals? If you love animals, you will certainly enjoy this heart-warming story.","Animals; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Neeka and the Storm","STRACHAN, Tina & HAMILTON, Max","Y","Angus&Robertson",2025,"9781460764565","Book two in this series finds Neeka trying to meet the deadline for her school reading challenge. As usual, Neeka’s to priority is assisting in her family’s zoo so finding time for reading is difficult. Add to that a wild storm and Neeka and reading time disappears. Will she finish before the deadline?","Animals; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","Wilder Zoo"]
["Mega rich guinea pigs$ ","TEMPLE, Kate & TEMPLE, Jol","Y","Harper Collins Children's Books",2025,"9781460767207","The world's richest man, Magnus McAloon, has tragically died in a rocket experiment gone wrong.The sole heirs to his estate are his four beloved pet guinea pigs: Hot Head, Lunk, G-Chip and Big Pig (who is actually a capybara, but don't tell him that). Not everyone is happy - especially the members of the McAloon family, who are determined to get back the fortune that they feel belongs to them, and not the newly mega rich guinea pigs. (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Mega rich guinea pigs"]
["Getting Dusty","THOMAS, Jared","Y","Magabala Books",2025,"9781922777546","Dusty finds it difficult to ignore the bullying tactics of classmate Wayde and ends up punching him in the nose. As a consequence, he is suspended from school. Uncle Xbox decides a trip back to country might help him be stronger and Dusty is ecstatic. Surfing, camping, making new friends – what could possibly go wrong? Book two in this series is just as engaging as the first.","Family & Relationships; Schools; Aboriginal/ATSI Content","Primary Years (3-5)","Uncle Xbox"]
["The hidden forest ","THOMAS, Kiah","Y","Harper Collins Children's Books",2025,"9781460768631","The shocking truth about Calling has been revealed: the magical ability to conjure something out of thin air actually steals resources from another place. Adriana Octavius, Chief Councilor of the Callers, will do anything to quash rumours that Calling isn't a force for good. While Quin looks for answers on Evantra, his sister, Davinia, is assigned to investigate and plant false evidence at the heart of the rebellion on Elipsom. Davinia has always maintained calm under pressure from her mother, but as she goes deeper undercover, her loyalties begin to waver.  (Publisher's synopsis)","Fantasy","Primary Years (3-5)","The Callers"]
["Tiwi girl hunters ","TIWI COLLEGE Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga & LAWRENCE, David & WARE, Shelley","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2025,"9780734423412","Lola and Maryanne have been BESTIES ever since they were kids growing up on the Tiwi Islands. They are very different, but they both LOVE hunting and can't wait to go out own their own! A hilarious adventure written by students at Tiwi College with David Lawrence and Shelley Ware as part of the ILF Create initiative. Lola and Maryanne have been BESTIES ever since they were attacked by a plover when they were kids. They are very different. Lola is brave and Maryanne laughs like a seal. But they both LOVE hunting! It's bush holidays and they are about to go camping and hunting with Lola's mum, Bri, her Nanna Ticky and her dog called TROUBLE. The girls are especially excited because Nanna Ticky said they could go hunting on their OWN for the very first time. What could go wrong as they hunt for kuluwarringa, kirimpika, yilinga, jukwarringa and piranga? Probably a LOT. (Publisher's synopsis)","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Tiwi Girl Hunters: Apikirayiwi","TIWI COLLEGE Alalinguwi Jarrakarlinga & LAWRENCE, David & WARE, Shelley","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2025,"9780734424044","The Tiwi Girl Hunters are back ... but this time they're on a BOAT! Their funny dads, Mark and Arnie, are supposed to be passing on their DEADLY fishing skills. But are the girls already too deadly? Even if Maryanne's laugh doesn't scare away the miputi, they still have to overcome a wet-season storm, a dodgy motor and their dads' annoying old footy stories to make the BIGGEST catch of their lives. Or will they come home with NOTHING? (Publisher synopsis)","Aboriginal/ATSI Content; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["The Thylacine and the Time Machine","TREML, Renee","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761181184","Violet is researching the Thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger for a school project. Some overnight time-travelling helps her understand the concept of de-extinction and provides a lot of information for her assignment. ","Graphic Novels; Sustainability/Environment; Animals","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Caution! This Book contains Deadly Reptiles","TUTT, Corey & WILLIAMS, Ben","Y","Allen&Unwin",2024,"9781761181030","This book is full of DEADLY reptiles but that does not mean they are dangerous. It is the way author and Kamilaroi man, Corey Tutt describes something that is ‘cool and awesome’ and there are plenty of cool and awesome reptiles to be found in this book beautifully illustrated by Aboriginal artist, Ben Williams.","Non Fiction; Sustainability/Environment; Aboriginal/ATSI Content","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["The spick and the span","VAN MARTIN, Pil","Y","Harper Collins Children's Books",2025,"9780008724788","Thanks to many generations of careless magicians, the city of Helm is overflowing with magic, which has made it a very dangerous place to live. Leave anything alone for too long and it will transform into something else: your house will turn to gingerbread, your teapot will start pouring pond water or – if you're really unlucky – your floor will turn to lava.  The magicians liked to pretend it’s them who keep the worst magical hiccups in check, but the real heroes of the whole sorry situation are of a wholly different occupation: equally well known but decidedly less respected.  The heroes of the city of Helm are the cleaners.  Ward, an ambitious twelve-year-old cleaner, wants nothing more than to belong to the League of Cleaners, who will grant him the prestige and popularity he's been looking for all his life – if only he can pass three near-impossible tests. Struggling toward this goal with a team he doesn't trust, Ward's world is upended when his friend disappears and mysterious magic-eating monsters appear all over the city and start tearing holes in the fabric of reality. Suddenly his ambitions are the least of his problems… (Publisher's synopsis)","Fantasy","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["My pet croc ","VEE, Dani & FABER, Jules","Y","Larrikin House",2025,"9781922804983","Felix Marigold is given an extraordinary pet to look after by his eccentric Aunt Opaline (who also happens to be a brilliant scientist), but it doesn't take him long to discover that Jupiter is a crocodile. With his best friend Autumn Black and her pet ferret, they must figure out why the most dangerous animals on earth are behaving like puppies, while trying to avoid the four Caitlins, who want to send Jupiter back into the swamp. (Publisher's synopsis)","Schools","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["The Deadly Fang","WALLACE, Adam & HART, James","Y","Scholastic",2025,"9781761521515","The once-glorious realm of Ticklebrook has become a grim and desolate place. Everyone is totally grumpy, and there's nothing to eat but stinky rotten cabbages. Arlo is a farm boy with truly horrible parents who dreams of doing more than brushing the unibrows of his unicows. Julia is a plucky adventurer eager to escape her onesie-wearing father. With nothing in common but embarrassing dads, Arlo and Julia find themselves on a quest to save their land. All they have to do is find an invisible island, face a freaky foe and bring home a Super Epic Dragon treasure. (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Super Epic Dragon Quest"]
["The Slimy Eyeball","WALLACE, Adam & HART, James","Y","Scholastic",2025,"9781761524141","Arlo and Julia are deep in the heart of the Icky-Wicky Ooey-Gooey Forest, searching for Super Epic Dragon's next treasure. Unfortunately, so are vengeful Giggle Goblins, a disgustingly stinky swamp, and a deadly (but adorable) two-headed hydra. Is restoring the glory of Ticklebrook really worth all this trouble? (Publisher's synopsis)","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","Super Epic Dragon Quest"]
["Wasteland Warriors","WALLACE, Adam & HART, James","Y","Larrakin House",2025,"9781923345072","Meet the Lone Wolf who is just trying to survive the end of the world alone. Set in 2046, the world has been destroyed, and the Lone Wolf is forced to fight zombies and monsters from other dimensions and worlds, in between eating ice cream of course, and trying to find his way home. When he meets Ariana and Alby, he needs to make a decision. Should he let them in, or should he continue the journey alone? This book is a fast-paced, action-packed monster adventure set in a dystopian world. (Publisher's synopsis)","Fantasy; Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["The World's Worst Superheroes","WALLIAMS, David & STOWER, Adam","N","HarperCollins",2025,"9780008604141","Ten thrilling adventures about zany superheroes portrayed as only David Walliams can.","Humour","Primary Years (3-5)","The World's Worst"]
["The silken thread","WANG, Gabrielle","Y","Penguin Random House",2025,"9781761350740","Living in Melbourne in the early 1930’s, Moonie dreams of designing dresses for movies stars. Thousands of kilometres away in China, Little Dipper dreams of going to school and maybe even learning English. And somehow through the magic of a silk cocoon, Moonie and Little Dipper meet and change their lives forever. A magical read for the more able readers at this level.","Asian Content; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Inked","WASSON, Karen & MINTON, Jake A","Y","Figment",2025,"9781761212475","When Sid discovers Otto, a talking octopus in his family’s fish shop he is shocked. Shock soon turns to exasperation as Otto turns out to be extremely annoying with his demand to get to the ocean – a mere 300 kilometres away. And Sid has other matters on his mind anyway. A fun read.","Graphic Novels; Family & Relationships; Humour","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire","WILKINSON, L.M. & NAIDU, Lavanya","Y","Albert Street Books",2025,"9781761180569","Book two in this series sees Titch and her companions stuck in a swamp and longing for home. The appearance of a huge creature and their rescue by a warrior squirrel leads Titch, Huckleberry and Dollop further on their quest to save Alluria with Briar, the warrior squirrel, joining them.","Adventure","Primary Years (3-5)","Bravepaw"]
["Ningaloo : Australia's wild wonder","WINTON, Tim & LANE, Cindy","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760995324","n the north of Western Australia, where the desert meets the sea, lies one of the last great wild regions on earth. The First Peoples of the region call it Nyinggulu. The rest of the world knows it as Ningaloo. Join award-winning author and passionate conservationist Tim Winton and watercolourist Cindy Lane as they dive into this incredible part of the world. From enormous whale sharks to minuscule Cape Range millipedes, and from colourful coral reefs to muddy mangroves, the biodiversity and interconnectedness of each distinctive ecosystem will fill young readers with wonder and awe. Most importantly, as the next generation of custodians of Ningaloo, they’ll discover how to support and protect the region in the years to come. (Publisher)","Non Fiction","Primary Years (3-5)"]
["Dig deep","WYATT, Edwina","Y","Walker Books Australia",2024,"9781760657048","Fur, Tip and Nug live in a chipped, china teapot at the bottom of the junkyard They are messy, bossy and never eat their vegetables. They are junkyard fairies and can find a way to fix just about anything. ","Humour; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","Junkyard Fairies"]
["Set Sail","WYATT, Edwina","Y","Walker Books Australia",2025,"9781760657413","The junkyard fairies and their friends have left their corner of the junkyard and set sail down the junk river on the back of a turtle called Old in search of a new place to live. Can they find a new home that everyone is happy with?","Humour; Family & Relationships","Primary Years (3-5)","Junkyard Fairies"]
["Food Wise : a kid's guide to fighting food waste and saving the planet","BELL, Lucy  &  LEONARDI, Lucy","Y","Pantera Press",2023,"9780648795353","Australian households throw away 3.1 million tonnes of food each year. Learn how to reduce food waste through simple ways, including recipes, food storage and meal planning. Full of activities, facts and ways to include the whole family, this book will engage budding chefs and emerging planet warriors.","Non Fiction; Sustainability/Environment; STEM","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Andromache in the dark","BERGMOSER, Gabriel","Y","Angus&Robertson",2025,"9781460767160","Andromache Peters thought life would be normal now that her dad is back in her life – having saved him from a parallel universe. But actually, life with her world-saving parents is action packed, and then Vincent Black, the man responsible for imprisoning her dad in the parallel universe escapes from prison. Maybe life won’t be quite for a while…","Science Fiction","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["A good kind of trouble","BLURTON, Brooke & SAWARD, Melanie","Y","Harper Collins",2025,"9781460761496","Jamie Hunter loves playing footy, hates that all the girls at school love her older brother, Poss, and loves her mob. She doesn't know if her first kiss will be with a boy or a girl, she doesn't mind which one, as she came out as bi in year six, but no-one else at school is LGBTQIA+, so no need to think about it. When a new girl starts at school, Jamie doesn't want to bother with her, until she also stands up and objects to the way history is being taught because it doesn't properly reflect Blakfullas. But now Jamie is banned from footy and has to do a new project about history, with the new girl.","Family & Relationships; Schools: Aboriginal/ATSI Content","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Seven wherewithall way","BOUND, Samantha-Ellen","Y","Affirm Press",2021,"9781922419224","Celeste is tired of having to babysit her annoying younger sister, Esme, for the summer, with strict instructions from her parents to be responsible. Esme keeps telling her she’s boring. When their eccentric cousin Ferd falls out of the sky in a flying bus, perhaps the summer is looking up. But with adventure on the cards, she is still responsible for Esme – will they survive the adventures, and each other?","Fantasy; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The Last Kids on Earth","BRALLIER, Max & CHURILLA Brian","N","Farshore ",2024,"9780008720292","Thirteen year old Jack Sullivan is surviving the end of the world - and finding it both terrifying and ferociously fun! Starting out alone, he finds his friends along the way, battling monsters, zombies and creating a tricked-out tree house.","Graphic Novels; Science Fiction","Middle Years (6-9)","The Last Kids on Earth"]
["The New Girl","CALIN, Cassandra","N","Graphix",2024,"9781761527654","Lia and her family move from Romania to Canada - a huge shock, but most of the family adjusts well. But Lia has to adjust to her first period as well as a new school, new language, new home...and being the new girl! Will everything work out?","Graphic Novels; Schools; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales","CHAINANI, Soman","N","Harper Collins",2021,"9780008224523","Twelve old tales you think you know…now twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic and rebellious hearts. Find out what would happen if Sleeping Beauty was a prince whose blood was being stolen while he slept… Snow White does some baking… and Cinderella’s mouse has a past.","Fantasy; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Moonboy","CIDDOR, Anna","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761180743","Letty is staying with Grandma for a bit and that means regular visits to her grandfather Keith. Letty finds this challenging as Keith has dementia and no longer responds to her like he used to. A chance find in a drawer in her father’s (and grandfather’s) old bedroom leads to a rather exciting timeslip adventure – and a wonderful reconnection with her grandfather.","Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The Enchantress Returns","COLFER, Chris  &  DORMAN, Brandon","N","Little Brown Books for Young Readers",2014,"9781907411786","The evil Enchantress has returned in the Land of Stories, and Alex and Conner Bailey might be the only ones who can stop her – but their Grandmother, who happens to be the Fairy Godmother, is preventing them from returning to the Land of Stories. When their mother is kidnapped, they will stop at nothing to get back there and save her – and do their best to save the fairy-world from the Enchantress’s evil plan.","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","The land of stories"]
["Something about Alaska","COOPER, J.A","Y","Midnight Sun",2022,"9780987380975","Zac is off to spend Christmas and New Years with his dad in Alaska – give his mum time to work on her PhD, and give him some time with his rarely seen father. But maybe it’s been longer than he thought since they spent time together – did his dad always snap at him like this? Yell at him over small things? ","Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["How to be a Pirate","COWELL, Cressida","Y","Hodder Children's Books",2017,"9780340999080","Hiccup is set to learn how to be a pirate, but things go awry when the coffin of his great-great-grandfather is discovered – with a grave warning that it not be disturbed…","Adventure; Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","How to train your dragon"]
["Twice magic","COWELL, Cressida","Y","Hodder Children's Books",2019,"9781444941432","Wish and Xar are back – with Witches wreaking havoc in the Wildwoods, they are fortunate to have discovered a Spell that will get rid of them, but the ingredients are difficult to come by. What’s even harder, is working together…","Fantasy; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)","The Wizards of Once"]
["Grace the Amazing","DARLISON, Aleesah","Y","Wombat Books",2024,"9781761111174","Grace Marshall is eleven years old and dreams of becoming a magician called Grace the Amazing - she struggles at school, her only friend is her art teacher, Pamela. She's been looking forward to Pamela coming back from holiday, but suddenly she's not - and Grace finds out that Pamela is sick. And that she won't be getting better.","Family & Relationships; Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Superhuman army","DO, Anh","Y","Allen&Unwin",2023,"9781761065668","E-boy is back, with his powers being put to the ultimate test when he, Penny and Gemini race to reach the mythical power source before Agent Ferris and his army of androids.","Adventure; Science Fiction","Middle Years (6-9)","E-Boy"]
["Firestorm","DO, Anh  &  HART, James","Y","Allen & Unwin",2023,"9781761068942","Amber and Reggie are travelling, combining their forces to save insects and humans – putting their lives on the line to save many at risk lives from a catastrophic fire. But somehow Agent Ferris is tracking their every move…","Fantasy; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)","Sky dragon"]
["Prophecy's end","DO, Anh & BAEZ, Marcelo","Y","Affirm Press",2023,"9781761068935","Fighting to get their loved ones back, the Mythix are looking for the Sunken Temple of Tears – but they run into a problem, or rather, a set of problems. Can they make their way past the problems, or make peace with them?","Fantasy; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)","Rise of the mythix"]
["The last gladiator","DO, Anh & BAEZ, Marcelo","Y","Affirm Press",2022,"9781761065682","The Mythix are all together, yet nothing is going their way – and the Collector is hot on their heels. Dangerously close – Jimmy is in terrible danger as a result!","Fantasy; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)","Rise of the mythix"]
["Reg Saunders : An Indigenous War Hero","DOLAN, Hugh & THRELFALL, Adrian   ","Y","NewSouth Books",2015,"9781742234243","Discover the service life of war hero, Reg Saunders, in this detailed graphic novel. With a small disclaimer included in the foreword regarding historical language being used, readers will learn about further injustices Reg and his family faced outside of the army, with only a few of them being addressed in his lifetime.","Graphic Novels; Historical; Aboriginal/ATSI Content","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Taxi Ghost","ESCABASSE, Sophie","N","RH Graphic",2024,"9780593565971","Adele's family is normal. Except...when girl's get their first period, it brings an additional gift - the power to see ghosts! Turns out, no-one bothered to tell Adele, and her family has a secret history of being mediums, but the gift can skip generations - so her mum and sister missed out. All Adele wanted to do this holiday break was cozy up at the library, but looks like she's on a mission with the city's ghosts!","Graphic Novels; Humour; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Heartseer: The Tale of Anise Star","FOXWOOD, Rowan","N","Usborne",2024,"9781803707372","As a Heartseer, Anise Star’s job is to protect daemons as only she can see and hear them. When the daemons of White Wood are threatened, Anise sets out on a difficult journey to save them. A wonderful story of magic and intrigue.","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The Bee Squad","FRIEDLANDER, Judy","Y","New South",2025,"9781742238227","If you care about our environment and sustainability and feel you would like to be more involved, this book may be just the read to inspire you and get you started. ","Non Fiction; Sustainability/Environment","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Childish","GLEITZMAN, Morris","Y","Penguin",2025,"9781761343759","Me and Dot reckon it's just a word for being a child. And having a crack at solving a big problem using only a really good friendship and the world's best dumplings and a thousand kilos of plasticine. Like we're doing now. (Publisher's synopsis)","Family & Relationships; Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["A Walk in the Dark","GODWIN, Jane","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2022,"9780734420770","When the school scheduled the walk in the dark, they didn’t know about the storm. And then they thought that all the students would be back at the safe point by the time the worst of it hit. That’s not what happens… Content warning: Unerage drinking; scary scentes for younger readers. More suitable for mature readers.","Family & Relationships; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Esme in the Limelight","GORDON, Kate","Y","Riveted Press",2024,"9780645869316","Esme isn't happy with herself, until a new friend comes along and shakes things up - Esme becomes who she thinks she wants to be, who her friend wants. Then her friend leaves, and things aren't great - sure, she gets to work in the milk bar that she loves, but her parents love her older sister more, and why wouldn't they, with how perfect she is. Esme will never be enough...  Content Warning: Self-harm; Anorexia  -  for older readers in the 6-9 category.","Family & Relationships; Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Spirals & Stars","GORDON, Kate","Y","Wombat Books",2024,"9781761111709","Beth McMaugh is about to start Year Six and her best friend, Ashlee, assures her that it's going to be the best year ever - but first day of school, Ashlee is sitting with the popular girls. Beth finds herself befriended by the new, strange and nerdy kid, Jools - and starting a School Nerd Club. Content warning: Bullying around mental health (undiagnosed)","Family & Relationships; Schools; Historical","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["AI for Beginners","HALL, Rose & FIRTH, Rachel & WARBURTON, Hylton","N","Usborne",2025,"9781805074366","Informative – presenting varying viewpoints. Comprehensive and addresses some ethical issues.","Non Fiction; Science; STEM","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["How to write the soundtrack to your life","HARDY Fiona","Y","Affirm Press",2020,"9781922419132","Murphy loves creating music but doesn’t share it with anyone – until one day in a special music class that’s running at school. Her classmates love it, until the next day it’s online by a new band and they accuse Murphy of stealing it. But it’s someone else stealing Murphys music – but how? And who? ","Family & Relationships; Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["A Loo of One's Own","HARRIS, Eleri","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761181832","When the first women were elected to the Australian Parliament in 1943, they quickly discovered there was no loo for the ladies. Cartoonist Eleri Harris has created a light-hearted and informative book looking at the themes of equality and accessibility for all.","Non Fiction; Historical; Picture Book","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["A New World Rises","HARVEY, Jackson & TOWLER, Alex, BURNE, Cristy","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760994167","The year is 2130. Humanity’s reign has ended but the world is regenerating - one brick at a time. Lego enthusiasts will pore over the pages of this intriguing reconstruction of our world.","Science Fiction","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The Girl and the Ghost","HARVEY, Jacqueline","Y","Penguin Books",2025,"9781761349409","Jet and her family are moving to France. They’ve bought an old chateau which they plan to renovate and Jet is pretty excited. And then she meets a ghost …!","Mystery/Crime","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Kid Reporter : the secret to breaking news","HOWDEN, Saffron  &  QUINN, Dhana","Y","New South Publishing",2021,"9781742237145","Learn about journalism in all its formats, and how you can go about becoming a journalist. With information about interview techniques, how to set up a school newspaper, research and investigation information, this informative and well researched book has it all.","Non Fiction","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The rat-catcher's apprentice","JANKULOSKA, Maggie","Y","Midnight Sun",2022,"9781925227949","Marie is about to enter into a life of servitude as a maid, which she is greatly dreading – but after a honest mistake, her fate is altered and she becomes the apprentice to the Rat-Catcher. Strangely, she finds she’s well suited to the life, but then, a plague hits the town. Are the rats responsible? Can Marie and her loved ones stay safe?","Historical Fiction","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Missing Stuff","KING, Rachael & MORRIS, Phoebe","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781991006981","Violet Grumble loves music and dreams of competing at BandChamps. Unfortunately, no-one except Violet can play an instrument but Violet is not going to let that small detail get in the way of her dream.","Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Until the end","LANDY, Derek","N","Affirm Press",2020,"9780008386351","The second cycle of the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series comes to a thrilling end. You are not ready… The Faceless Ones have returned to our universe. The bad guys have won. With the end of everything just days away – and no longer able to rely on Valkyrie Cain – Skulduggery must make allies of enemies if he's going to stand any chance of saving what's left of the world. And just when things are looking their bleakest, they manage to get even worse, with Omen Darkly suddenly having to step up when his brother, the Chosen One, falls. There's a lot going on. Most of it is bad. Sorry about that. (Publisher’s synopsis)","Adventure; Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","Skulduggery Pleasant"]
["Red, White and Whole","LAROCCA, Rajani","N","Quill Tree Books",2021,"9780063047433","Reha has felt torn her whole life - Indian American, she spends her weekends immersed with the local Indian community, those who have moved from India and have adopted her family, as most of Reha's family is either back in India or no longer with them, and then the week at her American school - being immersed in American culture. She is also striving for independence as she's getting older, but everything changes when her mother, Amma, gets sick. Really sick.","Family & Relationships; Schools; Historical; ","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo","LEATHLEY, Philippa","N","HarperCollins",2025,"9780008660956","In the New world, every child receives a magical tattoo on their tenth birthday which reveals their destiny. The tattoo Meticulous Jones, or Metty, receives seems to indicate she will become a murderer. Can this be true? A truly magical story full of twists and turns.","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Wingborn","LIU, Marjorie & KUM, Grace","N","Quill Tree Books",2024,"9780062995551","Zuli is shaken after her encounter with the Witch-Queen but is even more determined to find out what's happening to the bird spirits. Armed with new information about her identity, she sets off with Frowly and Orien by her side. But the more she tries to solve the mysteries swirly around her, the more she's drawn to legends - is she prepared to go farther than ever to confront the universe's broken magic?","Graphic Novels; Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","Wingbearer Saga"]
["The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science","MCKINNON, Kate","N","Harper Collins",2024,"9780008710682","Adopted sisters Gertrude, Eugenia and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. In their adoptive family, in their etiquette school, in their snooty town. They are once again, kicked out of another etiquette school, and are facing being sent over to Europe when a mysterious invitation arrives for Millicent Quibb's School of Etiquette for Young Ladies* (*of Mad Science). They start at their new school under the tutelage of a mad scientist and learn more than they ever have - but when they have to save the town, can they do it?","Humour; STEM; Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The grandest bookshop in the World","MELLOR, Amelia","Y","Affirm Press",2020,"9781922419347","The Cole family live in the best place – it’s 1893 and they live in Cole’s Book Arcade in Melbourne, full of amazing stores and delightful store owners and Pearl and Vally know they are lucky. Their father has worked hard to create this magical arcade, but has now risked it all to bring back their lost sibling – making a deal with a mysterious Obscurosmith. Can Pearly and Vally make a deal with the same man to save the arcade?","Fantasy; Historical","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["When things went wild","MITCHELL, Tom","N","HarperCollins",2022,"9780008403539","Kit and his family have moved to the Highlands of Scotland, and he’s not overly impressed by it all – terrible Wi-Fi, changing schools, walks in nature – and he still has to deal with his annoying younger brother, Jack. Then, when Jack finds a mysterious object on the moors, which brings a police officer to their door, things get really weird.","Adventure; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Cobweb","MORPURGO, Michael","Y","Harper Collins",2024,"9780008352141","Britain, 1815. The end of the war with Napoleon is approaching - but Cobweb doesn't know anything about that. He's a pup, who loves his life with Bethan. She treats him kindly, and trains him well. Then he's cruelly taken away and sold by Bethan's new step-mother, and he becomes a Drover's dog - herding sheep and cattle on the long, arduous journey to London. Will he ever get home to Bethan?","Historical; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Tales from Shakespeare","MORPURGO, Michael","Y","HarperCollins",2023,"9780008352226","Ten fabulous retellings of Shakespeare’s best loved plays, including Twelfth Night, Macbeth and The Tempest, with beautiful illustrations and an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch, this is the perfect way to introduce readers to Shakespeare. ","Adventure; Family & Relationships; Fantasy; Historical","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["All the Beautiful Things","NANNESTAD, Katrina","Y","ABC Books & Harper Collins",2024,"9780733343148","The Nazis make life difficult if you don’t fit in. If you aren’t the same as everyone else. Anna is, Anna is the perfect German Aryan child, but her sweet little sister, Eva is frail and needs extra time to learn new things. Eva has the biggest heart of anyone Anna knows, but Hitler doesn’t care about that. So Anna and her mother hide Eva away, and they all live in constant fear of discovery.","Historical","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Pirate Hunter","OWEN, David","N","Usborne",2023,"9781474999274","Alex has just gotten used to having the power of the ocean in his hands, and now pirates are attacking?! Looking for the missing Water-Dragon egg, they will stop at nothing to capture the egg to control the ocean – so Alex and his friends must find it first – but it’s been missing for generations!","Fantasy; Adventure","Middle Years (6-9)","Alex Neptune"]
["The boy at the back of the class","RAUF, Onjali Q & CURNICK, Pippa","Y","Orion",2018,"9781510105010","New boy Ahmet sits at the back of the class and doesn’t talk, doesn’t smile. We try to get him to talk and smile, but then we learn that he’s a Refugee who ran away from a war with bombs and bullies – even bigger bullies than the ones at school. He doesn’t know English yet, but we can still be friends with him, and we come up with a plan to help him when we learn about a big thing that’s coming…","Schools; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The samosa rebellion","SEKARAN, Shanthi","Y","Katherine Tegen Books",2023,"9780063051546","Change is happening in Mariposa and Muki isn’t sure what will happen – the president is saying that people like Muki and his family, those who moved to the island are Moths, and those who have been there for generations are Butterflies. They are going to put Moths into camps – Muki and his friends saw them being built, can they do anything to stop what’s coming?","Schools","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Stand Up","SHARP, Tori","N","LB Ink",2024,"9780316538930","Neurodiverse besties, Clay and Kyle are always having fun - so they decide to make a podcast! They actually do alright with it, and at the same time, Clay boldly tries out for the play instead of sticking in the crew backstage like usual - so many new things!","Graphic Novels; Schools; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Thief of the heights","SON, M & YAO, Robin","N","Harper Alley ",2024,"9780063067325","Lifelong friends Basem, Mustafa and Aarfah are making a name for themselves as builders, engineers. They dream of leaving their lowly hovel, their disease infested home and gaining entry to the top of their vertical city. When their inventions catch the eye of a scout, their dreams are suddenly within reach - but at what cost.","Graphic Novels; Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The lost library ","STEAD, Rebecca & MASS, Wendy","Y","The Text Publishing Company",2025,"9781922790477","When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Evan and his best friend Rafe quickly discover a link between one of the old books and a long-ago event that none of the grown-ups want to talk about. The two boys start asking questions whose answers will transform not only their own futures, but the town itself. (Publisher's sypnosis)","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["The First Summer of Callie McGee","TAIT, A.L","Y","Scholastic Australia",2023,"9781760260163","Callie is starting high school after the summer and has to endure the 'family friends' holiday yet again. Her friend, Sasha, seems to have outgrown her, her nemesis, Mitch, has brought his cousin Owen along, and the coastal town they visit, Sawyer's Point, has been rocked by a series of burglaries. Callie, Owen and Mitch decide to investigate the robberies - leading to a whole series of discoveries.","Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Hollowpox : the Hunt for Morrigan Crow","TOWNSEND, Jessica","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2020,"9780734418241","Morrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of the elite Wundrous Society, helped bring down the nefarious Ghastly Market, and proven themselves loyal to Unit 919. Now Morrigan faces a new, exciting challenge: to master the mysterious Wretched Arts of the Accomplished Wundersmith, and control the power that threatens to consume her.","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","Nevermoor"]
["Nevermoor : the Trials of Morrigan Crow","TOWNSEND, Jessica","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2017,"9780734418074","Morrigan Crow is cursed. Born on an unlucky day, she is blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks - and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on Eventide. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","Nevermoor"]
["Wundersmith : the Calling of Morrigan Crow","TOWNSEND, Jessica","Y","Lothian Children's Books",2018,"9780734418227","Morrigan Crow may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And she is fast learning that not all magic is used for good.","Fantasy","Middle Years (6-9)","Nevermoor"]
["Song of a Blackbird","VAN LIESHOUT, Maria","N","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761181795","Emma is a young student drawn into helping Jewish children during WWII, which leads her to forging food stamps, getting her entangled in what will become the biggest bank heist in European history - forging 50 million guilders' worth of treasury bonds, right under the noses of the Nazis. ","Graphic Novels; Historical; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["My Dog","WAKEFORD, Olivia & LITCHFIELD, David","Y","HarperCollins Children's Books",2025,"9780008658588","When Rhys finds a lost black Labrador at the same time as his mother dies, he can’t quite believe his luck. The only difficulty is his dad hates dogs so Rhys decides to keep his new find secret. But of course, this is not sustainable and Rhys runs into trouble. This is a wonderful, sensitive story dealing with the death of a parent.","Animals; Family & Relationships","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Space Warp: Colliding Comets and Other Cosmic Catastrophes         ","WATSON, Fred","Y","NewSouth",2021,"9781742237282","Space – not just the final frontier anymore! Fred Watson makes space feel closer than ever before in this incredible and fascinating book full of interesting facts about astrology, space and the universe.","Non Fiction; STEM","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady","WOLFER,, Dianne","Y","Fremantle Press",2025,"9781760995270","Robin Miller was a nurse and pilot, living and working in WA in the 1960’s and 70’s. This biography traces her life, her achievements and her desire to fly at a time when most people didn’t think women should be pilots. ","Historical","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["Rocks  fossils and formations : discoveries through time","WOOLRYCH, Thomas R.H  &  RAUPACH, Anna Madeleine","Y","CSIRO Publishing",2023,"9781486310968","An introduction to geoscience which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth – a time travel adventure exploring rocks, minerals and fossils.","Non Fiction; STEM","Middle Years (6-9)"]
["This Dream will Devour Us","CLANCY, Emma","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761181221","A magical mix of fantasty and romance, filled with magical galas, high society, celebrity and mystery. This book is original and intriguing and is a wonderful story written by a debut author. ","Fantasy","Mature"]
["The Lost Saint","CRAW, Rachael","N","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781991142290","A perfect young adult version of 'Outlander', with time travel back to the 1300s. Ana is thrown from a pre-college party to a full-blown battle scene in the 14th century where she then meets Leon, a wounded warrior. Together, they must navigate survival, the truth, and their own feelings.","Fantasy; Historical","Mature"]
["Blood Moon Bride","DIVAROREN, Demet","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761180279","Strong female characters, with themes remincicent of the Stolen Generaton, which may resonate with Australian readers of today. Pacing is slower at the beginning, but readers can get ready for a spark of energy and adventure as the story reaches it's epic conclusion. Trigger warnings around family violence and violence against women and women's rights. For mature readers.","Fantasy","Mature"]
["Listen Closely","EGAN, Leon","N","Harper Fire Books",2025,"9780008626600","A funny and very likeable, contemporary, coming-of-age story . Filled with romance, meet-cutes and some mistaken identity thrown in, it is a light and heart-warming story. Fans of Heartstopper will enjoy this one too.","Family & Relationships","Mature"]
["Mondays are Murder","GURON, Ravena","N","Usborne",2025,"9781805075707","From the author of This Book Kills, comes another mystery adventure. From an anonymous note, to a series of threatening challenges and secrets, this book captivates from start to finish. ","Mystery/Crime","Mature"]
["Death at Morning House","JOHNSON, Maureen","N","Harper Collins",2024,"9780063399167","Marlowe Wexler made a mistake - she didn't mean for a fire to start, the candle was faulty. But because of that one mistake, she's off to work at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned not long after - due to deaths. And no-one mentioned that there's been another prior to Marlowe starting. And not long after, a catastrophic chain of events is triggered - and Marlowe might have been the spark...","Mystery/Crime","Mature"]
["Lady's Knight","KAUFMAN, Amie & SPOONER, Meagan","Y","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781761069284","This book feels like a spin-off from 'A Knight's Tale'. Readers will be hooked by this fantasy adventure, set in medieval times, complete with knights, dragons, princesses, false identities and sweet romance. A fun and magical ride!","Fantasy; Adventure","Mature"]
["Once a Villain","LEN, Vanessa","Y","Allen & Unwin",2025,"9781760878368","The final book in the Only a Monster trilogy. Fans of the series will love reading how this one ends.","Fantasy    ","Mature","Only a Monster"]
["I am not Jessica Chen","LIANG, Ann","Y","HarperCollins",2025,"9781038900388","When 17 year-old Jenna Chen makes a wish to become her smarter, more successful Ivy League College-bound cousin, Jessica Chen, she find her wish comes true - literally! With Jenna trapped in Jessica's body, she soon discovers being the 'perfect' one may not be all it is seems.  An original and unexpected coming-of-age story  for anyone who has felt that they didn't belong. ","Fantasy","Mature"]
["Anomaly","LORD, Emma","Y","Affirm Press",2024,"9781922848307","A sci-fi thriller, set in a dystopian society after a mystery virus wipes out most of the population. Fast-paced and action-packed. Fans of The Maze Runner and the Divergent series will probably enjoy this one too.","Science Fiction","Mature","Children of Fate"]
["Every Spiral of Fate","MAFI, Tahereh","N","Electric Monkey",2025,"9780008629243","The fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom Series. It blends fantasy, romance and thrills and adventures. Fast-paced, with plenty of secrets revealed, fans of this series will not be disappointed in this latest instalment. ","Fantasy    ","Mature","The Woven Kingdom"]
["Immortal Consequences","MARIE, I.V.","N","Harper Collins",2025,"9780008694203","Dark academia meets fantasy with some sci-fi thrown in. Welcome to Blackwood Academy: the legendary school located at the fringes of the afterlife, where students are fated to spend the rest of eternity shepherding lost souls. The first in a new series. Mature fantasy and supernatural themes, best suited for older readers. ","Fantasy; Science Fiction","Mature","The Souls of Blackwood Academy"]
["It's a Bit More Complicated than That","MARSHALL, Hannah","N","Allen&Unwin",2025,"9781991006943","Set in New Zealand by a debut author, this story is a beautiful telling of friendships and coming-of-age and what happens when things don't go to plan. The characters are flawed, messy, and relatable to a young audience. Trigger warnings over alcohol and substance abuse. For mature readers.","Family & Relationships","Mature"]
["Dark heir","PACAT, C.S","Y","Allen&Unwin",2023,"9781760875763","Will and his allies are struggling after the fall of the House of Stewards, and shocking secrets from the past have emerged. Will's true identity is still hidden, something he carries daily, fearful of discovery. While the group battles to prevent the rise of a new threat, will they learn more truths that will tear their world apart?","Fantasy","Mature"]
["Wild Reference","ROSS, Rebecca","N","Magpie Books",2025,"9780008734794","A romantic fantasy about a goddess and a mortal who fall in love, despite time and distance and circumstance pushing them further and further apart. Mature themes of romance and fantasy, best suited to older readers. ","Fantasy    ","Mature","Letters of Enchantment"]
["When Dark Waters Burn","SHAPTER, Zena","Y","Midnight Sun",2025,"9781922858627","An original and captivating story which is a mix of fantasy, sci-fi and adventure. Throw in a slow-burn romance, and this book will keep readers on their toes from start to finish.","Fantasy & Science Fiction","Mature"]
["Monument","SHEEHAN, Emily","Y","Currency Press",2023,"9781760628208","Fantastically written script for two people on stage, entertaining and intelligent - covering politics and beauty, feminism and power. Edith Aldridge is the youngest woman to be elected leader of her country - 90 minutes away from the inauguration ceremony, and her entire team is stuck interstate due to weather. Enter Rosie, a 22-year-old makeup artist sent to help get Edith ready. A script that can be read in planning for a play, in comparison with a contemporary text or as a stand-alone piece. Content warnings: Sexist language, misogynist language, adult language.","Drama","Mature","Currency Plays"]
["Euphoria","STEEL, Emily","Y","Currency Press",2023,"9781760628307","Creating a festival throws members of this little community together in unexpected ways - one struggling with the past, one struggling with the present. A heart-warming story, a script that can be read in planning for a play, in comparison with a contemporary text or as a stand-alone piece. ","Drama","Mature","Currency Plays"]
["Unhallowed Halls","WILKINSON, Lili","Y","Allen&Unwin",2024,"9781760631673","Dark academia fantasy and a story that will grip readers from start to finish. Fans of Lili Wilkinson, especially the A Hunger of Thorns story, will love this book. Trigger warnings: this story has elements of horror and gothic magic. For mature readers","Fantasy","Mature"]
["Girls of Dark Divine","WOODS, E.V.","N","Usborne",2025,"9781805077633","A wonderful novel by a debut author. A gothic fantasy about love and control and a group of young women who are bound by a curse. Fans of Stephanie Garber will also enjoy this one.","Fantasy    ","Mature"]
["Summer change","WRAY, Melissa","Y","Wombat Books",2023,"9781761111211","Shae finds herself suddenly staying with her cousins and Aunty and Uncle, instead of going on the family holiday her parents had planned. No explanation though – just …left to spend the summer holidays with them. Their neighbour also has a summer guest, and he’s super annoying – though her cousin thinks he’s cute. As she looks into it, a mysterious envelope arrives, making things even more confusing…  (Content warning: Some underage drinking, sexual assault and violence)","Mystery","Mature"]