A Day in the Life of Me MARSDEN,
145
South Australia (https://www.education.sa.gov.au/) Department for Education Early Years (R-2) 2451 books. Title Author Category Series Description Year Level Aus "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly" said the Sloth CARLE, Eric The Sloth moves slowly, it eats slowly and then falls to sleep slowly. Other animals ask why this strange animal... 0 100 Science Experiments ANDREWS, Georgina & KNIGHTON, Kate Each step is illustrated for the 100 experiments that combine hands-on fun and scientic investigation. 0 101 Things to do with Baby ORMEROD, Jan Each page shows a dierent time of the day, from early morning, to bathing the baby with Dad, to dressing... 1 A Baby for Grace WHYBROW, Ian A Baby for Grace 0 A Bear and a Tree KING, Stephen Michael When Ren is upset that her loved tree has lost all its leaves, Bear stops collecting the leaves for his... 1 A Bit of Dancing OXENBURY, Helen Three stories in one on the dancing class, the play school and the visitor. 0 A Boat of Stars: New Poems to Inspire and Enchant CONNOLLY, Margaret & PRIOR, Natalie Jane A collection of poems from a number of well known Australian authors, accompanied by illustrations by much loved Australian illustrators.... 1 A Bus Called Heaven GRAHAM, Bob Could one old, broken down bus really bring a whole city neighbourhood together? 1 A Carp for Kimiko KROLL, Virginia Although the tradition is to present carp kites only to boys on Children's Day, in Japan, Kimiko's parents nd a... 0 A Chick Called Saturday DUNBAR, Joyce Saturday thinks that life as a chick is pretty dull and he longs to try some of the things that... 0 A Coat of Cats KROLL, Jeri An old lady lives with 7 cats. When she is forced to move to a new at she has to... 1 A Cool Drink of Water KERLEY, Barbara Shows people around the world collecting, chilling and drinking water. 0 A Crash of Rhinos! MULLINS, Patricia A cavalcade of collective nouns including a bother of blowies and a cast of cassowaries. 1 A Curry for Murray HUNTER, Kate When her next door neighbour, Murray, announces that his wife has gone to hospital, Molly decides to cook a curry... 1 Animals R to 2 Non ction , Science , STEM R to 2 Family & Relationships , Picture book , STEM R to 2 Non ction Little Encyclop edias R to 2 Animals , STEM , Sustainability/Envi ronment R to 2 Family & Relationships R to 2 Poetry R to 2 Family & Relationships R to 2 Asian Content , Family & Relationships R to 2 Animals R to 2 Family & Relationships R to 2 Non ction , STEM R to 2 Animals , Humour R to 2 Family & Relationships , Picture book , STEM , Sustainability/Envi ronment R to 2
Transcript of A Day in the Life of Me MARSDEN,
South Australia (https://www.education.sa.gov.au/) Department for Education
Early Years (R-2)2451 books.
Title Author Category Series Description Year
Level
Aus
"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly" said
the Sloth
CARLE, Eric The Sloth moves slowly, it eats slowly and
then falls to sleep slowly. Other animals ask
why this strange animal...
0
100 Science Experiments ANDREWS,
Georgina &
KNIGHTON,
Kate
Each step is illustrated for the 100
experiments that combine hands-on fun
and scienti�c investigation.
0
101 Things to do with
Baby
ORMEROD,
Jan
Each page shows a di�erent time of the
day, from early morning, to bathing the
baby with Dad, to dressing...
1
A Baby for Grace WHYBROW,
Ian
A Baby for Grace 0
A Bear and a Tree KING, Stephen
Michael
When Ren is upset that her loved tree has
lost all its leaves, Bear stops collecting the
leaves for his...
1
A Bit of Dancing OXENBURY,
Helen
Three stories in one on the dancing class,
the play school and the visitor.
0
A Boat of Stars: New
Poems to Inspire and
Enchant
CONNOLLY,
Margaret &
PRIOR, Natalie
Jane
A collection of poems from a number of
well known Australian authors,
accompanied by illustrations by much loved
Australian illustrators....
1
A Bus Called Heaven GRAHAM, Bob Could one old, broken down bus really
bring a whole city neighbourhood
together?
1
A Carp for Kimiko KROLL, Virginia Although the tradition is to present carp
kites only to boys on Children's Day, in
Japan, Kimiko's parents �nd a...
0
A Chick Called Saturday DUNBAR,
Joyce
Saturday thinks that life as a chick is pretty
dull and he longs to try some of the things
that...
0
A Coat of Cats KROLL, Jeri An old lady lives with 7 cats. When she is
forced to move to a new �at she has to...
1
A Cool Drink of Water KERLEY,
Barbara
Shows people around the world collecting,
chilling and drinking water.
0
A Crash of Rhinos! MULLINS,
Patricia
A cavalcade of collective nouns including a
bother of blow�ies and a cast of
cassowaries.
1
A Curry for Murray HUNTER, Kate When her next door neighbour, Murray,
announces that his wife has gone to
hospital, Molly decides to cook a curry...
1
Animals R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
Non �ction Little
Encyclop
edias
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
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Non �ction ,
STEM
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Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
A Day in the Life of Me MARSDEN,
John
The little boy in this charming story has a
perfect day. He is greeted enthusiastically
by everyone he meets, is...
1
A Dictionary of Dance MURPHY, Liz Explains dance terms such as arabesque,
break dances and dragon dance.
0
A Duck So Small BENJAMIN,
A.H.
Du�e is so small that the other ducks laugh
at him and tell him he is too small to do...
0
A Feast for Wombat MORGAN,
Sally
Wombat would prefers to stay in his
burrow and thinks he is not special at all.
When he goes out...
1
A First Book of Animals DAVIES, Nicola A huge book of collected poems, not
obviously poetry but factual information
that is written beautifully and sure to
appeal...
0
A First Book of the Sea DAVIES, Nicola
& SUTTON,
Emily
A collection of information and poetry
about the sea. Although there seems to be
random topics within the book, the...
0
A Forest MARTIN, Marc A delightful, if salutary, Picture book
showing a beautiful forest, where, one day,
someone cuts down a tree. The same...
1
A Friend for Old Tom HOBBS, Leigh Lonely, organized Angela is suddenly
invaded by Old Tom who has nowhere to
call home.
1
A Gira�e in the Bath FOX, Mem What makes you laugh and giggle? A roo
on the loo or a gira�e in the bath?
1
A Goat in a Boat NADIM,
Belinda
Three friends are stranded at sea until they
are rescued by a whale.
1
A Great Cake MATTHEWS,
Tina
When Harvey wants to bake a cake, he
doesn't have all the ingredients.
Nonetheless, he manages to make some
amazing...
0
A Hole in the Road WOOD, J Follow the workers and see the di�erent
machines used to �x a hole in the road.
0
A Home for Bilby CRAWFORD,
Joanne
Some Australian animals were playing
happily in the bush, one day, when they
noticed a strange creature. It was Bilby,...
1
A House for Don�nkle BRERETON,
Choechoe
Up high in the grasslands where Wooble
Beasts roam, Don�nkle Vonkrinkle is
building his home. As it turns out, the...
1
A House in the Woods MOORE, Inga A warm, funny and comforting story of
home and friendship.
0
A House of Her Own HUGHES,
Jenny
As Audrey is growing up she wants a
bigger house so she asks her Dad to build
a bigger one....
0
A is for Astronaut:
Exploring Space from A to
Z
TODD, Traci N. Includes simple information about planets,
animals in space and the food astronauts
eat.
0
A is for Aunty RUSSELL,
Elaine
Memories of growing up on an Aboriginal
mission are brought to life in this alphabet
Picture book with a di�erence....
1
Schools R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Animals , Poetry R to 2
Picture book ,
Poetry , Science
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Picture book ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Animals ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
Old Tom R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
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Humour ,
Picture book ,
STEM
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Non �ction R to 2
Animals R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
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Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
A is for Australia LESSAC, Frane An alphabet book showing some iconic
places around Australia, using maps,
illustrations and fact �les.
1
A is for Australian Animals LESSAC, Frane From the creator of "A is for Australia",
another alphabet book of similar style with
a letter introducing animals whose...
1
A is for Australian Animals ATKINSON,
Kathie
Read about some of the lesser known but
fascinating animals in Australia A to Z.
1
A Kiss for Little Bear MINARIK, Elsa
Holmelund
Grandmother sends a kiss back to Little
Bear as a thank you for her drawing. The
kiss is passed from...
0
A Letter for Leah THOMAS,
Casey
It seems that everyone but Leah is
receiving a letter. She would love to get a
letter of her own,...
1
A Lion in the Meadow MAHY,
Margaret
Your mother does not believe that there is
a lion in the meadow but, to keep you
happy, she gives...
1
A Lion is a Lion DUNBAR, Polly When a lion does a whole lot of things and
behaves in a way that is not lion like…Is a...
0
A Little Bit MANIATY,
Christine &
MANIATY,
Peter
Growing up can be quite confusing.
Sometimes you can be fast and sometimes
slow. Sometimes clean, sometimes messy. A
book...
1
A Mama for Owen BAUER, Marion
Dane
Owen and his Mama were best friends and
did everything together until the Sabaki
River in Africa �ooded, and Owen...
0
A Mammoth in the Fridge ESCOFFIER,
Michael &
MAUDET,
Matthieu
What do you do when you �nd a
mammoth in the fridge? A book with a
funny ending.
0
A Nest for Kora SAXBY, Claire Will Kora ever �nd the perfect nest? 1
A Particular Cow FOX, Mem When a particular cow goes for her
particular morning walk, nothing usually
happens. Until this time.
1
A Place to Call Home DEACON,
Alexis
What happens when you grow too big for
your nice, safe, warm home? You have to
go out into the...
0
A Puppy for Annie LEWIS, Kim Annie loves her new puppy, Bess, and with
her mother's help soon learns what Bess is
telling her.
0
A Rat in a Stripy Sock WATTS,
Frances
One wet day, a grey rat �nds a colourful,
stripy sock. What could a rat do with a
sock?
1
A Sea of Words: An ABC of
the Deep Blue Sea
TOFT, Kim
Michelle
Find a sea of words to help learn the letters
of the alphabet and the names of some
animals of...
1
A Sick Day for Amos
McGee
STEAD, Philip
C.
Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper,
always makes time to visit his good animal
friends. But one day he wakes up...
1
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
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Animals R to 2
Humour R to 2
Animals R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
A Song for Little Toad FRENCH,
Vivian
Poor Old Mother Toad! She tries to sing
her baby to sleep, but Little Toad's eyes are
bright and shining....
0
A Song for Lorkie CASTLES,
Jennifer
Lorkie is a Roofbird, but Lorkie loves the
Road. Road makes him feel free and fast
and dizzy. Roof makes...
1
A Stormy Night CARTHEW,
Mark &
PRESCOTT,
Simon
It was a wild and stormy night when all the
lights go out and Marigold starts to shiver
and shout....
1
A Strange Little Monster WHITING, Sue Rather than be loud and tough and go
rumbling with her family, Sasha prefers to
go to her Grandad's mountain...
0
A Swim in the Sea WHITING, Sue A story about con�dence and overcoming
fears. Bruno is excited about his �rst visit to
the beach and can’t wait...
0
A Tale of Two Diggers GILLAM, John
& FLETCHER,
Yvonne
nInspired by the stories of 'Digger' mascot
of the 1st Division A.I.F. and his handler Sgt.
James Martin. nn 100...
1
A Thirst for Home: a Story
of Water across the World
IERONIMO,
Christine
In this Picture book set in Africa, Alemitu
and her mother walk for miles every day to
collect water to...
0
A Triangle for Adaora: An
African Book of Shapes
ONYEFULU,
Ifeoma
As Adaora and Ugo walk along they see all
kinds of shapes from Uncle Eze wearing his
rectangular agbada to...
0
A Visitor for Bear BECKER,
Bonny
Bear is sure he hates visitors, but a
persistent visitor helps him discover that
breakfast for one isn't as much...
0
A Walk in Paris SALVATORE,
R.A.
A beautifully illustrated book which gives an
overview of the main points of interest in
the magical city of Paris.
0
A Year on our Farm MATTHEWS,
Penny
Every month of the year there are jobs to
do on the farm. \" A Year on our Farm\"
shows...
1
ABC of Australian Wildlife PARISH, Steve Learn about some of Australia's Wildlife. 1
Accidental Adventurer HARMER,
Wendy
Life with her mum, dad and dog Angus is
perfectly orderly for Ava Anne Appleton,
until their grand adventure starts....
1
Actual Size JENKINS,
Steve
See some illustrations of animals, both large
and small at acutal size.
0
Addy and the Pirates RODDA, Emily There's buried treasure on Dead Mouse
Island. Addy sets o� to the island in her
new boat. Little does she...
1
After Dark in the Garden PYERS, Greg Provides information on 12 animals that live
in or visit Australian gardens.
1
Animals R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Picture book ,
Humour
Marvin
and
Marigold
R to 2
Fantasy ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Adventure ,
Picture book
R to 2
Historical R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Animals R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
STEM
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
Ava Anne
Appleton
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
Squeak
Street
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Garden
Creatures
R to 2
Again! PRATER, John Little Bear wakes up Big Bear and they play
with blocks. Little Bear keeps knocking
them down. Finally, Big Bear...
0
Aircraft SCHAEFER,
Lola M.
Read about the main features of aircraft
and how people use them
0
Alberta COX, Tania Alberta is excited to learn that she is a big
sister and one morning �nds herself in
charge of the...
1
Alex and the Watermelon
Boat
MCKIMMIE,
Chris
Alex, despite his mother’s instructions, sets
out in a rainstorm on a disturbing journey
to �nd his favourite stu�ed toy,...
1
Alexander and the
Terrible, Horrible, No
Good, Very Bad Day
VIORST, Judith Alexander woke up with chewing gum in
his hair. When he got out of bed he
tripped on his skateboard...
0
Alexander's Outing ALLEN, Pamela While on an adventure with his family,
Alexander disappears down a deep hole.
How will he get out?
1
Alice the Fairy SHANNON,
David
Alice has fun, using her imagination, trying
to be a fairy.
0
All I Want for Christmas is
Rain
BROOKE, Cori CBCA Shortlisted Book of the Year 2017 :
Early Childhood
1
All Together Now CUMMINGS,
Phil
Join the family on their camping holiday in
the bush.
1
Alligator in an Anorak PARTON,
Daron
An alphabet book for younger readers in
this level. Bright original illustrations and
combinations of wording that are fun.
1
Alma and How She Got
Her Name
MARTINEZ-
NEAL, Juana
The title tells the story. When Alma So�a
Esperanza Jose Pura Candela asks her
Daddy why she has such a...
0
Alphabet Wings KRESNER,
Ilana M
As you travel the world on magical
alphabet wings you can hear, see, taste,
touch and smell in cities from...
1
Always Arthur GRAHAM,
Amanda
When Bonzer came to stay, Arthur didn't
really mind. Now he had someone with
whom to chew slippers. But when...
1
Amazing Acrobats COSTAIN,
Meredith
Everyone at Olivia’s school is doing
amazing tricks on the play equipment and
preparing for an acrobat show. When an...
0
Amazing Australian Animals SILKSTONE,
Barry
2005 Shortlist - CBC Eve Pownall Award
for Information Books
1
Amazing Australian
Mammals
SILKSTONE,
Barry
Australia has some of the most amazing
animals on Earth! There are hopping mice,
�ying foxes and sand-swimming marsupial
moles....
1
Amazing Creatures HUGGINS-
COOPER, Lynn
Find out about the bizarre behaviour and
horrid habits of some of the world's
unusual creatures.
0
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction Read &
Learn:
Wheels,
Wings &
Water
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour , STEM
R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Bluegum R to 2
Adventure ,
STEM
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Poetry
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Animals Arthur
Books
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Diaries , Schools
Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Amazing
Australian
Animals
R to 2
Non �ction Amazing
Australian
Animals
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Awesome
Animals
R to 2
Amelia Bedelia PARISH, Peggy
& SIEBEL, Fritz
A special edition of this �fty year old story
with original illustrations, artwork and jacket
from the 1963 edition and...
0
Amelia Bedelia Dances O� PARISH,
Herman
Another book in the Amelia Bedelia series. 0
Amelia Bedelia Means
Business
PARISH,
Herman &
AVRIL, Lynne
Amelia Bedelia wants a new bike - a shiny,
fast one just like Suzanne's. Amelia Bedelia's
mom says that a...
0
Amelia Ellicott's Garden STAFFORD,
Liliana
Amelia Ellicott lives with her cat , Mustafah,
in a �ne, old house, next door to a block of
�ats....
1
Amy and Louis GLEESON,
Libby
Amy and Louis live next door to each
other. They do everything together. Then
Amy moves away.
1
An ABC of Pirates STILLS,
Caroline
A humorous introduction to "pirate"
vocabulary. Includes a glossary and an
alphabetical list of objects to look for.
1
An African Christmas ONYEFULU,
Ifeoma
Christmas is coming and everyone is
looking forward to the amazing Mmo
(masquerades). Afam, who lives in Nigeria,
wants to...
0
An Artist's Alphabet MESSENGER,
Norman
There are many alphabet books however
this is included in this list for standing out
from the usual formula. Full...
0
An Aussie Night Before
Christmas
MORRISON,
Yvonne
Santa has to �nd creative ways to deliver
presents in the middle of the Australian
Summer.
1
An Aussie year: Twelve
months in the life of
Australian Kids
MCCARTNEY,
Tania
Five Australian children take the reader on
a journey through the year in Australia. The
children are representative of the...
1
An Australian 1, 2, 3 of
Animals
BANCROFT,
Bronwyn
A counting book of Australian animals. 1
An Egg is Quiet ASTON,
Dianna
Eggs come in di�erent shapes, sizes.
colours, patterns and textures, whilst some
are cleverly camou�aged.
0
An Itch to Scratch HARVEY,
Damian
Big Gorilla has a big itch right in the middle
of his back. All the animals suggest di�erent
ways of...
1
And Red Galoshes MILLARD,
Glenda &
BENTLEY,
Jonathan
Playing in the rain, leaves and cool windy
weather in red galoshes is joyful wintery
fun. But what do you...
1
And Tango makes Three RICHARDSON,
Justin
Two male penguins at the New York
Central Park Zoo are given an egg after
they build a nest like...
0
Anders and the Comet MACKAY,
Gregory
A sweet and imaginative graphic novel
series for young children, ages 6 and up.
The simple story assists in teaching...
1
Anders and the Volcano MACKAY,
Gregory
Anders, Bernie, Eden and Anders' pet
beetle, Skip, are o� to Camp Canvas at
Mount Tremble for the holidays. They...
1
Classics ,
Historical
Amelia
Bedelia
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Amelia
Bedelia
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Amelia
Bedelia
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Poetry
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Classics ,
Picture book
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Humour , Poetry R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
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Animals ,
Humour
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Relationships ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
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Graphic Novels Anders R to 2
Graphic Novels Anders R to 2
Andy G, Terry D, the Brave
Tea-lady and the Evil Bee
GRIFFITHS,
Andy &
DENTON,
Terry
Andy G and Terry D are being chased by
an evil bee. Thank goodness for the tea-
lady and her bravery....
1
Anemone is Not the
Enemy
MCGREGOR,
Anna
2021 CBCA Shortlist. Anemone lives alone
in the rock pool. The tide comes in and the
tide goes out. All...
1
Angel in a Gum Tree CHASE, Diana The littlest angel travels on his voyage of
discover. He presents the reader with a
variety of detailed images of...
1
Angelica Sprocket's
Pockets
BLAKE,
Quentin
Angelica Sprocket has pockets galore in
her coat. What does she keep in them?
0
Angelina Ballerina's
Invitation to the Ballet
HOLABIRD,
Katherine
Imagine Angelina's delight when she wins
two tickets to the gala performance of
Cindermouse! Her excitement turns to
disappointment as...
0
Angry Arthur ORAM, Hiawyn All the stages of a tantrum captured in a
Picture book. Arthur is peaceful, then
de�ant, then angry. He wreaks...
0
Animal Babies in Deserts NICHOLSON,
Sue
Find out about some baby animals that live
in deserts.
0
Animal Babies in Seas NICHOLSON,
Sue
Read about baby animals in the seas. 0
Animal Stories for Bedtime DAVIDSON,
Susanna &
DAYNES, Katie
A pity about the title because this book
would be great at any time of the day for
readers of...
0
Annie to the Rescue NILAND,
Deborah
Anne always tries to be brave, so when
Callisto the cat is in trouble it's Annie to the
rescue.
1
Annie's Chair NILAND,
Deborah
Annie was boiling mad. Someone was
sleeping in her chair and "no-one is
allowed on my chair!" Annie tells her...
1
Annie’s Snails WOLFER,
Dianne
Three short stories for readers starting to
read chapter books. Annie has pet snails
and keeps them at her home...
1
Antarctic Dad EDWARDS,
Hazel
Families need to keep in touch. Dad is
working in icy Antarctica and even if he
isn't home for birthdays...
1
Anzac Biscuits CUMMINGS,
Phil
While Rachel and her mother are at home
in their warm and cosy kitchen, Rachel's
dad is away at the...
1
Apes MAGLOFF, Lisa Watch as baby apes grow to be a gorilla, an
orangutan, a chimpanzee and a gibbon.
0
Apes and Monkeys PELUSEY,
Michael &
PELUSEY, Jane
Includes information about apes and
monkeys, where they live in the wild and
how they are cared for in 2005.
1
Apples Galore O'CONNOR,
Jane
Fancy Nancy is thrilled when Ms. Glass
announces a class �eld trip: apple picking!
Nancy wants to �nd the perfect...
1
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Sustainability/Envi
ronment ,
Animals
R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Poetry
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Angelina
Ballerina
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Animal
Babies
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Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Animal
Babies
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Animals , Classics R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
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Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
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Animals , STEM R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
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Historical R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Watch Me
Grow
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Zoo
Animals
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Library)
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Applesauce and the
Christmas Miracle
MILLARD,
Glenda
Against the rural Australian setting of
drought and bush�re, a little pig called
Applesauce learns that Christmas comes
from the...
1
April Underhill, Tooth Fairy GRAHAM, Bob Are April, aged 7, and her younger sister
Esme, who are part of the Tooth Fairy
family, too young to...
1
Arabella Miller's Tiny
Caterpillar
JARRETT,
Clare
When little Arabella Miller meets a tiny
caterpillar a new friendship begins, waiting
for his wonderful secret to be revealed.
0
Are these Hen's Eggs? BOOTH,
Christina
After carefully looking after her eggs a
storm blows through and hen’s eggs go
missing. All the animals help her...
1
Are You my Mother? EASTMAN, P.D. A very simple story with strong repetition
about a baby bird's search for his mother,
where he asks everyone and...
0
Argh! There's a skeleton
inside you!
BEN-BARAK,
Idan & FROST,
Julian
An entertaining Picture book about two
party-going aliens that also explores the
anatomy of the human hand.
1
Argonauta Octopus
Navigator
MORRIS, Jill Find out how the parchment-like egg case
of an octopus called Argonaut ends up on
a beach.
1
Argus KNUDSEN,
Michelle
Sally's class is doing a science project, and
Mrs Henshaw is handing out the eggs.
When Sally's cracks, she �nds...
0
Arthur GRAHAM,
Amanda
Arthur is a very ordinary brown dog in a
pet shop. How can he get someone to buy
him?
1
Arthur Lost and Found BROWN, Marc Arthur and Buster take the bus for the �rst
time to go to Arthur's swimming lesson.
During the ride, they...
0
Arthur Writes a Story BROWN, Marc Arthur wonders what he will write when
Mr. Ratburn gives a creative writing
assignment to the class. He decides he...
0
Arthur's Dream Boat DUNBAR, Polly Arthur tries to tell every member of his
family about his amazing dream but
everyone ignores him. Not until the...
0
Ash Dresses Her Friends WENZHENG,
Fu
Ash is a very shy, quiet, azure-winged
magpie. Her story begins when she makes
a new shirt for elephant from...
1
Asteroids, Comets and
Meteors
MIST, Rosalind Find out about comets, meteors and
asteroids.
0
Astronaut Handbook MCCARTHY,
Meghan
Read about some of the things you would
need to learn and do at astronaut school.
0
At the Seaside CHURCH,
Diane
Christopher, who has Down's Syndrome,
tackles everyday life. Christopher and his
friend Lauren are spending the day
enjoying the sun...
0
At the Vet LAMB, Ann A dog is taken to the vet by Becky and
Nanna. He has a great time checking out
all the...
0
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Books
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QEB Solar
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Aukam (the Woman who
Wove by the Light of the
Moon)
KABAI, Belinda Night after night Aukam wove her mats by
the light of the moon, until one night the
moon took her...
0
Australia At the Beach FATCHEN,
Max
A family drives to the beach to spend the
day. Watch out for William!
1
Australian Sea Life CHUN, Matt In this companion to Australian Birds, Matt
Chun takes to the oceans to explore
Australia's most fascinating sea creatures,
from...
1
Ava's Spectacular
Spectacles
REX, Alice &
PERRINI,
Angela
There are some very good reasons to
wear your glasses if you need this as the
teacher in this story...
1
Avocado Baby BURNINGHA
M, John
This story tells about the Hargraves baby
who is born into a very weak family but
grows super-strong once its...
0
Awesome Facts About
Crocodiles
PETTY, Kate Awesome facts about crocodiles and
alligators.
0
Awesome Facts About
Spiders
LLEWELLYN,
Claire
Find out about spiders and search for the
hidden objects in the illustrations.
1
Axminster the Carpet
Snake
EDWARDS,
Hazel
A lovable pet snake at Axminster School
goes missing in this sequel to the story of
Stickybeak, the school pet...
1
Ayu and the Perfect Moon COX, David A story from the Island of Bali in Indonesia.
Ayu tells how she once performed a
magni�cent dance under the...
1
Baabwaa & Wooliam ELLIOTT, David
& SWEET,
Melissa
Just a lovely couple of names for these
sheep friends. Baabwaa loves to knit.
Wooliam loves to read. Sounds a...
0
Baby COX, Tania Every day is exciting for Baby, the smallest
elephant in the herd. There are so many
things she has to...
1
Baby Apes KALMAN,
Bobbie
Explains the di�erence between apes and
monkeys as well as giving information
about apes including their diet and habitat.
0
Baby Bear NELSON, Kadir Baby Bear is trying to �nd his way home. All
the animals have advice along his journey
home. Dramatic illustrations...
1
Baby Bear Goes Camping BROEKSTRA,
Lorette
Baby Bear is on his very �rst camping trip.
He has a lovely day but �nds night-time a
little scary,...
1
Baby Bear Goes to the
Farm
BROEKSTRA,
Lorette
Count along with Baby Bear as he helps
out on Farmer Bear's farm. After meeting
all the farm animals, watch...
1
Baby Bear Goes to the
Zoo
BROEKSTRA,
Lorette
One day, Baby Bear and Mama Bear
decide to visit the zoo! When Baby Bear
gets lost he discovers he's...
1
Baby Bear, Baby Bear,
What do You See?
MARTIN, Bill Baby bear can see a �ying squirrel, a prarie
dog and other animals, but who does baby
bear want to...
0
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Facts
About
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Baby Bears KALMAN,
Bobbie
Find out about the di�erent kinds of bears,
their families, habits and habitats and what
they eat.
0
Baby Bedtime FOX, Mem &
QUAY, Emma
A gentle bedtime lullaby book suited to the
very young. Written in rhyme with
illustrations that are soft and attractive,...
1
Baby Bilby Where Do You
Sleep?
OLIVER,
Narelle
Peep through the peepholes and discover
the secret hiding places of baby bilby and
other Australian desert creatures.
1
Baby Bird's Blankie WILD,
Margaret
Instead of going to sleep, Baby Bird keeps
playing with his beloved Blankie, dropping
it over the side of the...
1
Baby Blue Egg KELLY, Mij The story about the day a baby blue egg
came out to play and wanted his mother.
0
Baby Boomsticks WILD,
Margaret
A tale of a giant baby with teeny-tiny
parents who wins over his community by
heroic acts.
1
Baby Business SEYMOUR,
Jasmine
A wonderful story of an Aboriginal child
being welcomed into country through a
smoking ceremony. This women's
ceremony has the...
1
Baby Food FREYMANN,
Saxton
See babies that oink, babies that meow,
babies that roar and more babies all
depicted with ingenious fruit and
vegetable...
0
Baby Reptiles KALMAN,
Bobbie
Includes information about baby lizards,
snakes, turtles, alligators and crocodiles,
their anatomy and how they grow new
scales.
0
Baby Wombat's Week FRENCH,
Jackie
Mothball's baby sleeps, eats and gets
bored. He creates havoc wherever he
goes!
1
Backhoes WILLIAMS,
Linda D
Explains the basics about backhoes,
including major parts and their functions.
0
Backyard BRAXTON-
SMITH,
Ananda
A girl and her dog sit on the back veranda
looking at the array of animals and insect
life that...
1
Bad Buster LAGUNA, So�e Being bad was what Buster did best, so he
had no friends at school. Then one day his
Dad thought...
1
Bad Crab MCINERNEY,
Amelia &
BUNTING,
Philip
The story of the Bad Crab is told very
cleverly through the illustrations with only
�ve words…and they are the...
1
Ballroom Bonanza RYCROFT,
Nina
An alphabet book with a dance theme.
Look for the musical instruments hidden in
the illustrations.
1
Bamboozled LEGGE, David A welcome reprint of an award winning
book showing a child visiting her
grandfather and realising something is not
quite...
0
Banjo and Ruby Red GLEESON,
Libby
Banjo the energetic and fun farm dog
takes his work on the farm very seriously.
One day while working on...
1
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Baby
Animals
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Relationships
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Science , STEM
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Family &
Relationships
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Family &
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Humour
R to 2
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Content
R to 2
Humour ,
Non �ction
R to 2
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Science , STEM
R to 2
Animals , Diaries R to 2
Non �ction Mighty
Machines
R to 2
Animals R to 2
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Relationships ,
Schools
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
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Picture book ,
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Banjo Bounces Back HUME, Lachie Banjo the hoofball star plays with his team,
the Whinnies, every Saturday. After a
terrible tumble the doctor orders six...
0
Basil and the Babysitters STIMSON,
Joan
Basil is a young crocodile whose parents
have di�culty in getting his babysitters to
return after their �rst experience.
0
Basketball Ben CUMMINGS,
Phil
Ben is crazy about basketball. He is paid a
million dollars to play for his favourite team.
He's a star....
1
Basketball Kaos HALLIDAY,
Susan &
KETTLE, Phil
For independent readers in this level.
Marcy is an enthusiastic captain of the
basketball team. Fortunately the coach
leads the...
1
Bat and the Crocodile: An
Aboriginal Story
DOLUMYU,
Jacko
Dreaming Story : Lizard gets bat to kill
crocodile because lizard is hungry and he
wants to eat the crocodile.
1
Bat Loves the Night DAVIES, Nicola Bat loves the night. During the day she
sleeps, but when night falls, bat wakes and
hunts. Fly with Bat...
0
Baz and Benz MCKINNON,
Heidi
A book about friendship that is a great read
aloud. Baz and Benz are two owls with Baz
always looking...
1
Be a Friend YOON, Salina Dennis is an ordinary boy who
communicates in extraordinary ways, which
could be lonely until he meets Joy. The
author...
0
Bear MAGLOFF, Lisa Follow the tiny bear cub and see how it
grows into a powerful bear.
0
Bear and Chook SHANAHAN,
Lisa
Adventurous Bear and practical Chook
make unlikely friends, who together spend
a day dreaming and acting out what jobs
they...
1
Bear and Chook by the
Sea
SHANAHAN,
Lisa
When Bear decides to visit the seaside,
Chook goes too even though he is a little
afraid. Later, when Bear...
1
Bear Hunt BROWNE,
Anthony
A white bear has a magic pencil which he
uses to draw devices to enable him to
escape from the...
0
Bear in Space ABELA,
Deborah &
CROSBY-
FAIRALL, Marje
Bear was di�erent. Other bears like to run
and shout, sometimes they are mean but
mostly they left him alone....
1
Bear make Den GODWIN,
Jane &
WAGNER,
Michael
This bear is a hard worker. He has a book
about ‘How Make Den’ but after many
projects to create...
1
Bear was There GARLAND,
Sally Anne
The �rst thing baby Mouse feels is love. As
he grows and explores his world mother
mouse reminds him to...
1
Bears CRAWFORD,
Tracey
What do bears have in common and how
are some bears di�erent?
0
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Sports R to 2
Sports Marcy R to 2
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Content
R to 2
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Storybook
s
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Watch Me
Grow
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ons
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Bears Don't Bounce FRENCH,
Jackie
Bears don't bounce but they snooze all
winter. Flip the �ap to �nd out things that
wild animals love to...
1
Bears Don’t Read! CHICHESTER
CLARK, Emma
When George the bear �nds a book he
decides he wants to learn to read causing a
great upset in...
0
Bears in the Night BERENSTAIN,
Stan
An exciting adventure at night. 0
Bears on Wheels BERENSTAIN,
Stan &
BERENSTAIN,
Jan
How many bears can ride on one bike at a
time?
0
Beauty KENDELL,
Sandra
Mrs Lee lives next door, all alone. She hates
our tree. But does Mrs Lee realise how we
are connected...
1
Beauty and the Beast MORPURGO,
Michael
A sensitive retelling of a favourite story with
fresh, modern illustrations. An ideal book to
challenge independent readers in this...
0
Bed Tails COSTAIN,
Meredith
Mum and Dad are sleeping peacefully until
a scary storm brings everyone into their
bed one by one.
1
Bedtime, Daddy! GILTROW,
Sharon &
DREILING,
Katrin
A very amusing role reversal story in which
the baby bear is trying to put the sleepy
daddy bear to...
0
Bee Frog WADDELL,
Martin
Bee Frog liked to pretend she was a very
�erce dragon but no one listened to her
so o� she...
0
Beetle HARTLEY,
Karen
Find out how beetles are born, what they
eat and how they move.
1
Beginnings and Endings
with Lifetimes in Between
MELLONIE,
Bryan
There is a beginning and ending to
everything that is alive. In between is
lifetime.
0
Belinda ALLEN, Pamela Every day, Mr Farmer tends his vegetables
while Mrs Farmer milks Belinda, the cow.
There is always plenty of warm,...
1
Bella's Bad Hair Day KING, Stephen
Michael
When Bella wakes up with bad hair her
parents have no time to listen, or are at
that moment distracted....
1
Ben TOWNEND,
Jack
Reprinted from the Victoria and Albert
collection of children’s literature in London,
this classic story of a steamroller was �rst...
0
Ben & Duck ACTON, Sara A delightful story about a new friendship
between a boy and a duck.
1
Ben & Gracie's Art
Adventure
WILSON, Mark Suddenly the children were �ying through
the air, and found themselves in the middle
of a painting!
1
Ben the Post-Mouse RODDA, Emily Ben, the Post-Mouse, delivers letters to
every mouse in Mouseville but all he gets
himself are bills. Ben wishes that...
1
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and Early
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Bengal Tiger SPILSBURY,
Louise
Some animals are in danger of dying out.
Find out more about Bengal Tigers and
how you can help save...
1
Benny Bungarra's Big Bush
Clean-up
MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
This story shows younger readers how
animals are a�ected by rubbish left in the
environment by humans. Benny helps his...
1
Bernard's Plane Trip JAUNN, Adele A story about con�dence as Bernard
overcomes his fears and travels by plane to
visit his best friend. The events...
1
Bertie and the Bear ALLEN, Pamela Bertie is being chased by a bear and other
characters. Join in the chase which
becomes very noisy.
1
Bertie was a Watchdog WALTON, Rick Bertie is a watchdog. A very small
watchdog. But size isn't everything, as one
great, big, horrible robber soon �nds...
0
Beware of the Storybook
Wolves
CHILD, Lauren Herb has to outsmart the wolves. 0
Beware the Deep, Dark
Forest
WHITING, Sue A fun story with the elements of a
traditional tale but with a modern feel. The
brave main character Rosie...
0
Biddy's Fishing-line PRIMAN,
Bridget &
PRIMAN, Paul
Biddy tells how she used to set her �shing-
line in the creek before catching the bus to
school.
1
Big Bad Bruce PEET, Bill Bruce, a bear bully, never picks on anyone
his own size until a small and very
independent witch gets the...
0
Big Book of Aussie
Dinosaurs
RICHARDS, Kel Facts on every page, interesting
information all about Australian Dinosaurs,
all presented in a fun format. No index or
contents,...
0
Big Cat Dreaming WILD,
Margaret
When two young girls stay at their
grandmother's spooky house, during the
holidays, they get to know Big Cat and...
1
Big Fish, Little Fish DURANT, Alan Big Fish was very happy living in his little
pond, until he heard about the sea. Will the
sea really...
1
Big Nuisance MORIMOTO,
Junko
Life in Sleepy Village is very slow and
nothing's changed for a long, long time
until the meddlesome giant, Big...
1
Big Pet Day SHANAHAN,
Lisa
Everyone is so excited about bringing their
pets to school that they don’t notice Lily’s
pet is not quite like...
1
Big Rain Coming GERMEIN,
Katrina
Everyone and everything is waiting for the
rain. But when will the big rain come?
1
Big Red Hen and the Little
Lost Egg
WILD,
Margaret
Big Red Hen looks after everyone else's
babies and wants someone special of her
own to love. One morning she...
1
Asian Content ,
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Animals
Under
Threat
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Big Red Kangaroo SAXBY, Claire A book that runs a story text where we
become familiar with this beautiful animal
alongside a separate information text....
1
Big Smelly Bear TECKENTRUP,
Britta
Big Smelly Bear never washed, brushed or
took a bath so he was followed by a big,
smelly stink whever...
0
Bilbies THOMAS, Ann Learn about the life cycle and habitat of the
Bilby.
1
Bilby and the Bush�re CRAWFORD,
Joanne
One hot, windy day a storm blew up and
lightning started a bush�re.
1
Bilby Moon SPURLING,
Margaret
A delightful book about Australian fauna
and �ora, the phases of the moon and the
life of nocturnal animals.
1
Bilby Secrets WIGNELL,
Edel
A beautiful narrative Non �ction book
which follows the life of a bilby, an
Australian marsupial. The story depicts a...
1
Bill's Best Day LAGUNA, So�e Bill is embarrassed that his mum and dad,
dedicated cowboys both, are so di�erent
to other parents and doesn't want...
1
Billy's Bucket GRAY, Kes Billy wants only one thing for his birthday.
Not a computer game. He warns his
parents not to touch the...
0
Bim Bam Boom! WILD,
Margaret
A popular counting book featuring zoo
animals, thunder and lightning with
fabulous animal illustrations. A fun way for
children to...
1
Bin Chicken TEMPLE, Kate
& TEMPLE, Jol
From the authors, this book is dedicated to
every kid who’s ever had their lunch stolen
by an ibis. Once...
0
Bip the Snapping
Bungaroo
MCROBBIE,
Narelle
Bip the Bungaroo (turtle) was very proud
of the way he could SNAP his little jaws.
One day he awakes...
1
Bird and Bear JAMES, Ann Bird and Bear are two friends who love
discovering the world around them. In
their �rst adventure together, they
discover...
0
Bird Builds a Nest JENKINS,
Martin
Beautifully illustrated and designed, some
children may choose to simply read the
story about a bird building a nest and...
0
Birds CRAWFORD,
Tracey
What do all birds have in common and how
are some birds di�erent?
0
Birds Build Nests WINER,
Yvonne
Written in verse, this brightly illustrated
book explains in simple descriptive
language where, how and why birds build
nests.
1
Birthday Party CHURCH,
Diane
Alexandra and her friends have to consider
their food allergies when planning and
preparing for Alexandra's birthday party
but despite...
0
Animals ,
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Australian
Animals
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Comparis
ons
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Bittangabee Tribe: An
Aboriginal Story from
Coastal New South Wales
CRUSE, Beryl Dreaming Story : Follow Ninyna, the great
warrior, and his family as they lead their
lives, ecologically.
1
Black Fella White Fella MURRAY, Neil With colourful illustrations by school
children around Australia, the message
from this Picture book is about everyone
being the same...
1
Blast O� CLARK,
Margaret
Will Adam ever achieve his dream of being
an astronaut?
1
Blossom Possum: The Sky
is Falling Down Under
NEWTON,
Gina
Early one morning, Blossom Possum gets a
fright - she thinks the sky is falling down! A
retelling of a...
0
Blue Hair Day MOLONEY,
James
Sonya and Margo's grandmother hated her
grey hair, but she loved blue. What will
Sonya and Margo do?
1
Blue Whale Blues CARNAVAS,
Peter
Penguin tries to help whale with his
problems with his bike. An amusing story
with a twist told through the...
1
Boats and Ships OXLADE, Chris Looks at types of boats that are used for
travel, work and fun from Viking boats to
cruise liners and...
0
Bob the Builder and the
Elves
RODDA, Emily Bob, the burly builder, has a problem. He is
embarrassed when all his mates know that
a horde of elves...
1
Bob the Railway Dog FENTON,
Corinne &
MCLEAN,
Andrew
The story of Bob, the dog who travelled
around South Australia on steam engines, is
brought to life with beautiful...
1
Bobbie Dazzler WILD,
Margaret
Bobbie the Wallaby can skip and bounce
but she cannot do the splits. A story about
not giving up.
1
Bog Frog Hop MEWBURN,
Kyle
A playful exploration of counting from one
to 10, packed with evocative sounds that
are great fun to read out...
0
Bogtrotter WILD,
Margaret
A simple appealing story about a hairy
green Bogtrotter who has the same
routine every day. However leads the
reader...
1
Bony-skinned Dinosaurs BIRCH, Robin Read about the main features of �ve
dinosaurs.
1
Boo loves Books BAILLIE, Kaye
&
GRIMWOOD,
Tracie
Everyone in the class likes reading,
everyone except Phoebe. Phoebe
overcomes her di�culties with reading the
day everyone in the...
1
Boo to a Goose FOX, Mem He'd do quite a lot of things quite bravely
but he wouldn't say \"Boo\" to a goose.
1
Book Chook MCINERNY,
Amelia &
BRECON,
Connah
Ray the book chook gets himself into a real
�ap when he discovers he is not a real
chicken. Very...
1
Boom Bah! CUMMINGS,
Phil
Follow the animal band as it gathers and
grows from the solo performance of a
mouse to a full band.
1
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
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Aussie
Nibbles
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Around
the World
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Animals R to 2
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Boris Monster Scared of
Nothing
LAGUNA, So�e Boris Monster is a bully and says he's not
scared of anything, but there is one terrible
secret thing that...
1
Boris On Show JOYNER,
Andrew
Everyone loves the show. Boris is very busy
getting ready for the show but it nearly
ends in disaster. Boris...
1
Boris sees the Light JOYNER,
Andrew
Boris is having a sleepover! He is camping
in the backyard with Frederick and Alice.
they are not one bit...
1
Born to Sing MORGAN,
Sally
Maddie loves to sing and make up new
songs. She sings her way around the
house. Her favourite is her...
1
Bossy Bear HORVATH,
David
Bossy Bear is very bossy. He wants
everything his way, and he wants it now!
0
Box Car Racers COSTAIN,
Meredith
Everyone at Olivia’s school is involved in
recycling week and Matilda and Olivia have
made box cars. Everyone ends up...
0
Boy CUMMINGS,
Phil &
DEVRIES,
Shane
The story starts as a traditional tale of a
king, his knights, a dragon and local
villagers. Between the King,...
1
Boy MAYHEW,
James
Boy woke up. It was cold in the cave so he
asked his Ma and Pa "Where's warm?"
When they...
0
Brachiosaurus LINDEEN,
Carol K.
An introduction to the Brachiosaurus. 0
Brachiosaurus NUNN, Daniel Introductory information about
Brachiosaurs.
0
Bravo! WAECHTER,
Philip
Once upon a time there was a little girl
called Helena, and her life was almost
perfect, except... her father...
0
Breakfast with Buddha FARRER, Vashti When Sati the cat �nds herself homeless
after a �ood, she goes to a monastery to
beg for food. A...
1
Brian Banana Duck
Sunshine Yellow
MCKIMMIE,
Chris
On Friday nights, all day Saturday and most
of Sunday, Brian Banana Duck stays with
Na-Na and Grumpy Yellow. One...
1
Bridget Fidget: Hold on
Tight!
BERGER, Joe While shopping, Bridget forgets to hold on
tight to her beloved Captain Cat and loses
him. What will she do?
0
Bridie’s Boots CUMMINGS,
Phil
When Bridie grows out of her favourite
boots given to her on her �fth birthday,
her mother solves the problem...
1
Bright Stanley BUCKINGHAM
, Matt
One morning, a little �sh called Stanley
woke up rather late to �nd all the other
�sh from his shoal...
1
Bright Stanley and the
Cave Monster
BUCKINGHAM
, Matt
Stanley and his friends are having lots of
fun exploring a mysterious cave until some
of them become scared of...
1
Humour ,
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Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
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Relationships
R to 2
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Relationships
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Diaries , Schools
Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
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Relationships ,
Picture book
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Relationships ,
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Science , STEM
Dinosaurs
and
Prehistori
c Animals
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Broken Beaks LACHENMEYE
R, Nathaniel
This is a beautiful story about the friendship
between a small sparrow and a homeless
man, after the sparrow breaks...
1
Broken Bird: A Tale of
True Love
BROAD,
Michael
Broken Bird was born with only one wing
but he refuses to believe that he will never
�y. He sets...
0
Brothers from a Di�erent
Mother
GWYNNE,
Phillip &
CROSBY-
FAIRALL,
Marjorie
Tapir lives in the jungle and Pig lives in the
village. When they meet at the waterhole
they �nd they...
1
Brown Bear, Brown Bear,
What Do You See?
MARTIN, Bill Questions and answers take you through a
range of animals and colours - a big green
frog, a plump purple...
0
Brown Bread and Honey ALLEN, Pamela The King loves to run, jump and ride his
horse. He also loves to eat and eat and eat
until...
1
Bruce the Brachiosaurus ROWE,
Jeannette
There are three simple rules for living with
a Brachiosaurus.
1
Brucie Saves Christmas! MORRISON,
Yvonne
When Joey was born, his parents hoped
that when he grew up, he'd help Santa �y
the ute on Christmas...
1
Budburra's Alphabet ., Cherbourg
State School
Follow Budburra's path through the
alphabet and enjoy fun word play.
Illustrated by Cherbourg children. CBCA
Notable Book 2011.
1
Budinge and the Min Min
Lights
KIRK, Joe &
CASEY, Greer
Budinge lives with his grandmother in the
bush. She often warns him that he should
behave or the Min Min...
1
Bu�y an Adventure Story GRAHAM, Bob Bu�y is a performing dog who has to cope
with life when his mean master throws him
out.
1
Bugs MALYAN, Sue See a scorpion's sting, �nd out how bugs
can walk upside down and which
caterpillar's body is �lled with poison...
0
Bumpus Jumpus
Dinosaurumpus
MITTON, Tony Join in with Triceratops, Stegosaurus and
friends as the dinosaurs stir up a
Dinosaurumpus, a bomping, clattering,
rattling dinosaur stomp
0
Bunny Cakes WELLS,
Rosemary
Ruby the bossy, but patient, older sister, is
making a cake for Grandma's birthday.
Max, her little brother, has to...
0
Bunny Money WELLS,
Rosemary
Max and his sister, Ruby, are shopping for
Grandma's birthday present. Ruby has
saved up a walletful of money, and,...
0
Bush Babies DALE, Kim Born the size of a Haricot Bean, I crawled
through my mother's fur unseen. This is
the baby koala, hidden...
1
Bush Bash! MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
A counting book – the animals follow dingo
to a mystery location. Where is he going?
1
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals , Poetry R to 2
Humour R to 2
Humour Dinosaurit
is Catch
the
Dinosaur
Bug
R to 2
Humour ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Look
Closer
R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Max and
Ruby
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Max and
Ruby
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Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Animals
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Bush Secrets OKTOBER,
Tricia
A day in the life of a variety of creatures
that live in on or near an old gum tree.
1
Bush Tracks MORIARTY,
Ros &
BALARINJI,
Designs
What can you see? Follow the signs given
by observing the environment, the
landscape, the weather, the skies and
follow...
1
Bushranger Bill DE KANTZOW,
Megan
How will Bushranger Bill, the most romantic
poet, rescue his beloved Tourmaline Lil
from the clutches of Captain Blu�?
1
Busting! BLABEY, Aaron Lou is busting to go to the loo. A fun book
about not wanting to be in the queue.
Illustrations...
1
Busy Beaks ALLEN, Sarah CBCA Shortlist 2021. Spend a day with
Australia's most vibrant and unique
feathered friends. Full of splashing
shorebirds, clattering cockatoos,...
1
Busy Boats STEGGALL,
Susan
Board a �shing boat for a voyage to
discover all the di�erent boats in the
harbour.
0
Busy Little Creatures BOWDEN,
Fiona
A very attractive book helping to engage
very young children with concepts of
colour and number and familiar living
creatures....
0
But Excuse Me that is My
Book
CHILD, Lauren Charlie has this little Lola. She really loves
books. At the moment there is one book
that is extra specially...
0
But I want to RUHMANN,
Karl
A cheeky and determined youngster
refuses to do what mum says. The hero
sends his mother o� to the moon...
0
Butcher Paper, Texta,
Blackboard and Chalk: A
Songbook by Ruby Hunter
and Archie Roach
ROACH,
Archie &
HUNTER,
Ruby
A collection of songs gathered over many
years and appealing to children they were
created with. The book has a...
1
Butter�y HUSEBY,
Victoria
Find out how an egg hatches into a
caterpillar and then becomes a butter�y.
0
Button Boy YOUNG,
Rebecca
Banjo loved collecting buttons. Some he
found way up high, and others he found
buried beneath twigs and leaves.
1
By Jingo! BRIAN, Janeen An alphabet of animals written in rhythmical
verse. Fun to read aloud.
1
Calpepper’s Place TREWIN,
Trudie
Calpepper the camel had lived in the
desert for all of his life and dreams of
places he would rather...
1
Can I Pat That Dog? MCLAINE,
Susan
Dogs are often called "man's best friend",
but just like people, most dogs are not
happy all the time. This...
1
Can We Lick the Spoon
Now?
GOESS, Carol Licking the spoon is the best thing about
making a cake and waiting for it to cook is
the worst...
1
Can You Find 12 Busy
Bees?
WINCH,
Gordon &
SHIRVINGTO
N, Patrick
This beautifully illustrated book explores
the biodiversity of a garden, prompting the
reader to �nd what is living there; 1...
1
Animals R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Picture book
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Animals R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
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Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Poetry
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Picture book
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Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
Charlie &
Lola
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy ,
Humour
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Non �ction Looking
at
Lifecycles
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Relationships
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Picture book
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Picture book ,
STEM
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Can You Keep a Secret? ALLEN, Pamela The King has lost his crown. He can't �nd it
anywhere! But follow him through this
Picture book and see...
1
Can You See What I See?
Picture Puzzles to Search
and Solve
WICK, Walter Rhyming clues for each photograph lead
you on a quest for trinkets and treasures
and to solve the puzzles.
0
Can't You Sleep, Little
Bear?
WADDELL,
Martin
Little Bear can't sleep. Even with the
biggest lantern of them all at his bedside,
he is frightened of the...
0
Caps for Sale SLOBODKINA,
Esphyr
A classic included for being a great story
known and loved by generations of
readers and which recently had a...
0
Captain Brainpower and
the Mighty Mean Machine
LLOYD, Sam Toy friends Captain Brainpower and Mojo
the mouse discover they are on their way
to the rubbish dump, no longer...
0
Captain Crabclaw's Crew WATTS,
Frances &
LEGGE, David
Captain Crabclaw needed a crew for his
new pirate ship. He'd not expected to set
sail with a crew that...
1
Captain Duck ALBOROUGH,
Jez
Duck is always getting into trouble and now
he's hijacked goat's boat.
0
Captain Me SVENDSEN,
Mark
Daniel wakes up one morning and decides
that it is a good day for an adventure as a
pirate.
1
Captain Purrfect FRENCH,
Jackie
One night the cat Harlie, known as 'Moggs',
transforms into Captain Purrfect, protector
of the weak! Moggs is Harlie's
grandfather's...
1
Captain Sneer the
Buccaneer
MORRISON,
Penny
Everything we would expect in a pirate
story. Captain Sneer is rough and tough,
he’s brave and bold as he...
1
Caravan Fran ORSINI, Cheryl Charming tale of a group of friends
travelling in their Caravan called Fran,
taking them to various places around the...
1
Caring for Nature GUILLAIN,
Charlotte
Introduces ways of caring for the
environment.
0
Caruso's Song to the
Moon
JAUNN, Adele Caruso, the music loving cat fancies himself
as a singer and sings to the moon. His
neighbours don't appreciate his...
1
Cat HUSEBY,
Victoria
Each step in the life of a cat is revealed. 0
Cat DUMBLETON,
Mike
A day in the life of a fearless cat. 1
Cat and Fish GRANT, Joan Cat and Fish discover each other one night
and spark up a most unlikely friendship. As
they teach each other...
1
Cat and Fish go to See GRANT, Joan Cat and Fish decide to see where the
waves go and discover that the best way to
be a good...
1
Cat Chocolate DARLING, Kate An amusing tale of chocolate and revenge.
Part of the Solo series.
1
Adventure ,
Humour ,
Mystery/Crime
Viking
Kestrel
R to 2
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Reader
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
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Animals , Fantasy R to 2
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Picture book ,
Poetry
R to 2
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Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Help the
Environm
ent
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Non �ction Looking
at
Lifecycles
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals , Fantasy
R to 2
Animals , Fantasy R to 2
Animals ,
Fantasy ,
Humour
Solo R to 2
Catch that Plane SUTTON, Sally
&
KORANKOVA,
Sylvie Currin
A book that shows all the excitement and
activity of the airport. Illustrations digital
with pencil and there is much...
1
Caterpillar Caterpillar FRENCH,
Vivian
Juvenile Non�ction - Animals - Insects,
Spiders, etc.
0
Caterpillar Dreams WILLIS,
Jeanne
Two curly caterpillars dream of what they
will do when they become butter�ies, but
Nature has a di�erent plan for...
0
Catherine's Story MOORE,
Genevieve
Catherine has disabilities but lots of things
make her special. Based on a true story.
1
Cats LOVES, June Read about what to look for when
choosing a pet and how to feed, clean,
groom, handle and train it.
0
Centipedes DICKMANN,
Nancy
Find out what centipedes look like, what
they eat, how they grow and how they
reproduce.
0
Chalk Boy WILD,
Margaret
An allegory for the modern age with its
rushed life, people cannot see what lies
nearby, a homeless boy. A...
1
Charlie GHOSH,
Ronojoy
When Charlie goes out it’s hard to �t in
when you are a lion from the zoo. Charlie
is clever...
1
Chatterbox WILD,
Margaret
When is Max's baby sister going to talk?
Daisy just sticks her bottom in the air and
says nothing, until...
1
Cheetahs VOGEL,
Elizabeth
Information about Cheetahs (for emergent
readers).
0
Cherryblossom and the
Golden Bear
FREEMAN,
Pamela
This beautiful Picture book is an enchanting
retelling of a much loved fable. A young
seamstress is visited at night...
1
Chester and Gil FAULKNER,
Carol
Chester loves making the most of life, even
if is in a gold�sh bowl.
1
Chick and Chickie Play All
Day
PONTI, Claude Two young chicks have fun making masks
and playing with the letter A.
0
Chicken, Chips and Peas AHLBERG,
Allan
Fast Fox wants to have chicken for his
dinner. Mother Hen and her three
chickens are looking for corn for...
0
Chickens RAY, Hannah Includes information about why chickens
are farmed, their anatomy, life cycle and
di�erent breeds.
0
Chidi Only Likes Blue, An
African Book of Colours
ONYEFULU,
Ifeoma
Nneka's little brother Chidi is always saying
his favourite colour is blue. Does he know
any other colours? Nneka decides...
0
Chimpanzee KENNETT,
David
The life cycle, physiology and habitat of
chimpanzees. Exquisite drawings and a text
packed with precise, memorable
information.
1
Chook Doolan Saves the
Day
ROY, James His mum and dad call him Simon but the
kids at school call him chook, that’s right,
like a chicken....
0
Cinderella: Alex and the
Glass Slipper
GRAHAM,
Amanda
Traditional story, plus an amusing version of
it.
1
Picture book R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Pets R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Creepy
Creatures
R to 2
Mature ,
Picture book
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Big Cats R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Fantasy ,
Graphic Novels
R to 2
Mystery/Crime Fast Fox,
Slow Dog
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Down on
the Farm
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Solo
Wildlife
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Sports
Chook
Doolan
R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
Cinderfella BATES, Dianne Cinderfella is an outsider on his planet but
he �nds his true love in earthling Princess
Esmerelda. He even loves...
1
Clancy & Millie and the
Very Fine House
GLEESON,
Libby
Clancy's family has just moved house.
When he starts constructing things such as
a tall tower and a very long...
1
Clancy the Courageous
Cow
HUME, Lachie Clancy belongs to a herd of Belted
Galloways but he is di�erent - he doesn't
have a belt. The other...
0
Clancy the Quokka WILKINSON,
Lili &
MUTTON,
Alison
Clancy the quokka is friendly and charming.
His innocent face is truly disarming.
However, don’t be deceived, this quokka
is...
1
Clancy's Long, Long Walk GLEESON,
Libby
It's a long walk to the beach and back. Can
Clancy walk it all by himself?
1
Clara Button and the
Wedding Day Surprise
DE LA HAYE,
Amy
Clara, her mother and brother are invited
to a wedding, and Clara plans what she
might wear. The wedding is...
0
Clarrie's Pig Day Out STORER, Jen A very clever and funny story with a text
rolling through the book that will have
children joining in to...
1
Clem Always Could WATT, Sarah Clem can do lots of things, but he doesn't
really want to learn to swim.
1
Clementine's Walk WHITE, Annie Clementine the family dog is very bored
with nothing to do and everyone too busy
to take her for a...
1
Clever Crow LAWRENCE,
Nina &
BANCROFT,
Bronwyn
Not only is Crow clever, this whole book is
clever too. Designed so beautifully,
illustrated in Bronwyn Bancroft's familiar
style,...
1
Click, Clack, Moo, Cows
That Type
CRONIN,
Doreen
Farmer Brown's hilarious cows go on strike
after their demands are not met.
0
Clinton Gregory's Secret WHATLEY,
Bruce
Clinton Gregory has a secret. Actually,
Clinton Gregory has at least seven secrets
from just last week.
1
Close Your Eyes BANKS, Kate \"Close your eyes, little tiger\", said his
mother, \"and go to sleep\". When the little
tiger does not want to...
1
Clown BLAKE,
Quentin
Clown is one of several toys who are
tossed out with the rubbish but he dusts
himself o� and gets...
0
Clumsy Crab GALLOWAY,
Ruth
Nipper hates his huge clumsy claws.
They're no use at all - they just get in the
way. He'd much...
1
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo MATTHEWS,
Cecily
Leonard thinks that he is too small and too
shy to learn to crow. He is too scared to
try...
1
Cockadoodle-doo, Mr
Sultana!
MORPURGO,
Michael
In a far-o� Eastern land lives the richest,
laziest, greediest and fattest Sultan ever.
Also in this land lives a...
0
Cocky Colin TULLOCH,
Richard
Cocky Colin, as the name suggests, is a
cockroach who lacks modesty. He knows
there is a big world out...
1
Fantasy ,
Science Fiction
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
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Family &
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Historical
R to 2
Adventure ,
Picture book
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Family &
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Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
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Family &
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Animals R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Fairy tales ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Fantasy ,
Humour
R to 2
Coco : Big City Kitty BUNTING,
Laura &
JOHNSTON,
Nicky
Coco is a big city kitty. She loves everything
about the city – the bright lights, the noise,
the busyness...
1
Cocoon PARKER, Aura A story which illustrates the life cycle of the
silkworm with a bit of fun along the way.
Dawn and...
1
Collecting Colour DUNSTAN,
Kylie
Join Rose and her friend Olive as they help
Olive's mother collect 'colour', such as
berries, and pandanus, for weaving...
1
Colossal Machines HUGHES, Nick Colossal machines ( & Colossal dinosaurs)
work together on a building site to build a
very special building.
1
Colour for Curlews TREML, Renee More complex than the standard Picture
book of colours, this lovely book explores
the features of Australian birds through
descriptive...
1
Columbia Sneezes! BRIAN, Janeen Columbia loves living in the desert except
when the sand makes him sneeze.
1
Come Away from the
Water, Shirley
BURNINGHA
M, John
While Shirley's parents sit on the beach
with their knitting and newspapers, Shirley
embarks on a fantasy adventure.
0
Come Count with Me WILSON,
Marika
A counting book for the younger students
in this level by an Indigenous writer/artist.
Nana Chook teaches Little Chick to...
0
Come Down, Cat! HARTNETT,
Sonya
The day is ending, night is falling, and
Nicholas's cat won't come down. High on
the roof she licks her...
1
Come Home Already JOHN, Jory &
DAVIES, Benji
When Bear goes �shing alone with his
thoughts, no pesky neighbours, nice to be
alone, his friend Duck is frantic....
0
Come to the Party!
Chinese Festivals
LAURIDSEN,
Suzanne
Describes how some Chinese festivals such
as Chinese New Year are celebrated in the
Asia Paci�c region, as seen through...
0
Come to the Party! Indian
Hindu Festivals
LAURIDSEN,
Suzanne
Describes how some Indian Hindu Festivals
are celebrated in the Asia Paci�c region.
Includes some activity suggestions.
0
Come to the Party! Malay
Muslim Festivals
LAURIDSEN,
Suzanne
Discover, through a child's eyes, how some
Malay Muslim festivals, such as Ramadan,
are celebrated. Activity suggestions are
included.
0
Comic Adventures of
Boots
KITAMURA,
Satoshi
Three hilarious stories are told in graphic
style, depicting cats as easygoing layabouts.
0
Comparing Colours HARRIS, Nancy Learn about the di�erent colours found in
nature, including in plants, animals, rocks
and soils.
0
Cooee Mittigar SEYMOUR,
Jasmine
Subtitles, A Story on Darug's Songlines, has
the Black Swan welcoming readers to join
him as he takes us through...
1
Cooking with Grandma MASTNAK,
Rosemary
Amy loves to visit her Grandma and
Grandpa. They like to cook together and to
go on adventures around the...
1
Picture book Coco R to 2
Picture book ,
Science , STEM
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Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
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Picture book R to 2
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Family &
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Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
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Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Come to
the Party
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Come to
the Party
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Come to
the Party
R to 2
Graphic Novels R to 2
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Science , STEM
Colours R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Adventure ,
Humour
R to 2
Cornelius P. Mud, are You
Ready for School?
SALTZBERG,
Barney
It's time for school. Is Cornelius P. Mud
ready or is there something that he has
forgotten?
0
Countdown FRASER,
Janine M
A young boy knows that his mother is
angry when she starts counting backwards.
But he wonders what will happen...
1
Counting Cockatoos BLACKSTONE,
Stella
Count all kinds of creatures as they tumble,
rumble, slink and �ap across the pages.
0
Counting Lions: Portraits
from the Wild
WALTON,
stephen &
COTTON,
Katie
A beautiful counting book telling of the
endangered status of many animals such as
Lions, Ethiopian Wolves, Macaw, Gorillas
and...
0
Cows in the Kitchen CREBBIN,
June &
MCEWEN,
Katharine
The cows are in the kitchen, the ducks on
the dresser, the pigs in the pantry, the
hens on the...
0
Crabbing with Dad SEDEN, Paul The universal story of families working
together is infectious and all children,
indigenous and non-indigenous, will enjoy
the trip to...
1
Crabs NAGLE, Kerry Includes information about the life cycles of
crabs, how they catch food, attract mates
and protect themselves.
1
Creatures in the Trees and
Bushes
PYERS, Greg Find out about 12 Australian creatures,
including the Greengrocer Cicada and the
Leaf-curling Spider.
1
Creatures of Ponds and
Pools
PYERS, Greg Information about the animals includes
what they eat, what eats them and where
they might be found.
1
Creatures on the Ground WALKER, Sue Find out about 12 creatures such as the
Garden Wolf Spider, Springtails and the
Garden Skink that live in or...
1
Creepy Crawlers HUGGINS-
COOPER, Lynn
Find out about the bizarre behaviour of
such creatures as Stag Beetles, the
Japanese Spider-crab and Giant Water
Bugs.
0
Cricket ARENA, Felica
& JELLETT,
Tom
Pete’s family is crazy about cricket. On New
Years Eve it is tradition for two families in
Jacaranda Court play...
0
Crikey and Cat MCKIMMIE,
Chris
For stars to be in the sky, all it takes is a
powerful amount of imagination and an all-
night hardware...
1
Croc Bait NORRINGTO
N, Leonie
The story of a boy, Sean, too young to
have a nickname or go hunting and �shing
with his father...
1
Crocodile River LAWRENSON,
Diana
Every day is a struggle for survival for
Cranky the saltwater crocodile. Will she
ever �nd a safe place?
1
Crusher is Coming GRAHAM, Bob Crusher the school football hero is coming
to tea.
1
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
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STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Picture book ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Science , STEM
Weird,
Wild and
Wonderfu
l
R to 2
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Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Garden
Creatures
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Garden
Creatures
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Garden
Creatures
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Non �ction Awesome
Animals
R to 2
Sports Sporty
Kids
R to 2
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Relationships
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Relationships
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Crusher Kevin MATTHEWS,
Penny
Soon Charlie will have a dog of his own,
but it won't be a big, scary dog like
Crusher. Who...
1
Crusts PARKER,
Danny &
OTTLEY, Matt
Jacob refuses to eat his crusts and his mum
has lots of reasons why he should, but in
this story...
1
Cuddle Time GLEESON,
Libby
When the sun slips in and wakes you up
what time is it? Time to jump and roll and
play...
1
Cunning Crow DREISE, Gregg 'Way back, before Once-upon-a-time time,
there was the Dreamtime when all the
birds were white.'' A story presented for
us...
1
Cupcake HARPER,
Charise
Mericle
Vanilla cupcake feels a bit plain next to his
colourful brothers and sisters. Can his new
friend candle help?
0
Cuthbert's Babies ALLEN, Pamela When Cuthbert's Mum brings home not
one but four baby sisters, no one seems to
have any time for Cuthbert.
1
Cuts, Bruises and Breaks ROYSTON,
Angela
Do you know what causes cuts, bruises or
broken bones?
0
D-Bot Squad : Big Stink PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are back and on the loose and it
is up to Hunter Marks and the D-Bot Squad
to catch...
1
D-Bot Squad : Deep Dive PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are back and on the loose! It's
up to D-Bot Squad to catch them. Hunter
and his team dive...
1
D-Bot Squad : Dino
Hunter
PARK, Mac Hunter Marks knows a lot about dinosaurs
and is sure he has seen one outside the
classroom window. The only...
1
D-Bot Squad : Double
Trouble
PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are back and on the loose and it
is up to Hunter Marks and the D-Bot Squad
to catch...
1
D-Bot Squad : Sky High PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are back and on the loose and it
is up to Hunter Marks and the D-Bot Squad
to catch...
1
D-Bot Squad : Stack Attack PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are back, and on the loose! It's
up to D-Bot Squad to catch them. Hunter
and Charlie have made...
1
Dad! I Can't Sleep FOREMAN,
Michael
Little Panda can't sleep, so his dad brings
him a drink and suggests counting
imaginary sheep. That doesn't work, so...
0
Daddy's Having a Horse SHANAHAN,
Lisa
Mummy is having a new baby and Caitlin is
delighted, but she's not as excited as her
brother, Lachlan. He...
1
Daft Bat WILLIS,
Jeanne
All the wild young animals think that bat is
mad. How can she say a tree has the trunk
at...
0
Daisy All-Sorts ALLEN, Pamela Daisy was an ordinary dog living an
ordinary life. She becomes an
extraordinary dog doing extraordinary
things all because of...
1
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
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Relationships ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
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Content ,
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Relationships ,
Animals
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Family &
Relationships
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Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction How's
Your
Health?
R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy
D-Bot
Squad
R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy
D-Bot
Squad
R to 2
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Fantasy
D-Bot
Squad
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Squad
R to 2
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D-Bot
Squad
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Fantasy
D-Bot
Squad
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Daisy and the Moon SIMMONS,
Jane
Daisy Series: Its getting dark and its
bedtime for Daisy and Pip, Mumma Duck
goes to sleep but chasing moths...
1
Daisy and the Puppy SHANAHAN,
Lisa
Daisy wants a puppy so badly she wears a
scru�y tail, howls every time she hears a
siren and sleeps...
1
Dance of the Sugar Plum
Fairy
WHITING, Sue Marcus and Mary need to make enough
sugar plums to feed the hungry king, with
the help of the Sugar...
0
Dancing Night Tonight BONE, Ian Millie doesn't want her Mother to go out to
her dancing class, but she is reassured that
Mum will return...
1
Dandelions MCKELVEY,
Katrina
When dad is mowing the lawn the
storyteller’s favourites, the dandelions are
cut. Dad helps her �nd a �ower head...
1
Dark, Dark Tale BROWN, Ruth Follow the black cat through the dark
wood and into the mysterious castle, up
the spooky stairs and along the...
0
Dashing Dog MAHY,
Margaret
When the family take their dashing dog all
cleaned up and curlicued out for a walk at
the beach they...
1
Dave & Violet ADAMS, Sarah Everyone crowded around Dave. They had
never seen a dragon before! Then
suddenly... WHOOSH! Flames of �re
gushed from his...
0
David Goes to School SHANNON,
David
David has a talent for getting into trouble. 0
Dazzle the Dinosaur PFISTER,
Marcus
Dazzle begins as a sparkly egg that has
mysteriously appeared in Mother
Maiasaurus's nest. He hatches at the same
time...
0
Deadly Animals BROOK, Henry An excellent and appealing book which
stands out in comparison to other similar
publications from this publisher. Exciting
photos and...
0
Dear Grandpa SIMPSON,
Kate &
GHOSH,
Ronojoy
The author, Kate Simpson is also an
engineer with a love of facts and �gures. In
this book beautifully illustrated...
1
Dear Zoo CAMPBELL,
Rod
An introduction to zoo animals in which
children are encouraged to lift the �aps to
discover what is underneath.
0
Delightful Delilah GRAY, Nigel Ewan decides to have a new name, every
day of the week and poor Dad can't keep
up. One day...
1
Delilah's Dream TREVASKIS, Ian Delilah has a head full of dreams such as
skydiving and balloon �ying. The other
hens laugh at her but...
1
Demolition SUTTON, Sally A rhyming story for readers who enjoy
watching machines at work, with the action
taking place on a demolition site....
0
Animals Daisy R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
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Fairy tales
Music Box R to 2
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Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
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Mystery/Crime R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Schools R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Picture book ,
STEM ,
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Relationships
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Animals ,
Non �ction
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Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fantasy ,
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Poetry , STEM R to 2
Desert lake : The Story of
Kati Thanda - Lake Eyre
FREEMAN,
Pamela &
ANELLI, Liz
It's raining up north and soon everything
will change for the desert lake. Water is
�ooding into empty riverbeds and...
1
Diary of a Fly CRONIN,
Doreen
The diary of a �y who is just starting school.
Lots of fun and a look at life from a...
0
Diary of a Spider CRONIN,
Doreen
The diary of what spider learns at school
and at home.
0
Diary of a Wombat FRENCH,
Jackie
She sleeps. She eats. She scratches. She is
training humans to become better pets.
1
Did You Take the B from
my _ook?
STANTON,
Beck &
STANTON,
Matt
A very funny, clever book. Great to read
aloud together. Great design with text on a
colour page and simple...
1
Dig, Dump, Roll SUTTON, Sally
& LOVELOCK,
Brian
A book for the younger children in this
level, the story about the world of big
building machines has a...
1
Digestion LENNARD,
Kate
The human digestive system is explained in
easy-to-understand language with
humour.
0
Digger SAVERY,
Annabel
Looks at a variety of diggers including
loaders, excavators and backhoes and what
they do.
0
Digger DUMBLETON,
Mike &
COWCHER,
Robin
The story of Annie whose older brother
James is sent to war. She gives him her
stu�ed kangaroo and names...
1
Dimity Dumpty the Story
of Humpty's Little Sister
GRAHAM, Bob Everyone knows the story of Humpty
Dumpty but not many have heard the story
of his brave little sister, Dimity...
1
Dingo SAXBY, Claire
& HARRICKS,
Tannya
Illustrated with stunning, rich, thick oils and
lavish brushstrokes the colours are the
greys greens and ochres of the Australian...
1
Dingo in the Dark MORGAN,
Sally &
ERZINGER,
Tania
Written by well known Australian
indigenous author Sally Morgan with
illustrations by local Tania Erzinger in acrylic
over oil sketch...
1
Dingoes are not Dogs SARRA, Chris &
CHILDREN OF,
Cherbourg
State School
What happens when Budder the Dingo
meets Winston the Labrador? A story of
friendship & reconciliation, guest-authored
by Dr Chris...
1
Dinnertime! WELD, Ann A hungry fox searches the countryside for
his evening meal. The six fat rabbits play
various childhood games while waiting...
1
Dino Corp PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are back, and on the loose! It's
up to D-Bot Squad to catch them. Hunter,
Charlie and Ethan must...
1
Dino Dinners MANNING,
Mick
When dinosaurs get hungry, who eats who
and who eats what?
0
Dinosaur Combat MATTHEWS,
Rupert
Focuses on dinosaurs that were hunters
and scavengers and the tools that they
used in their battles.
0
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Non �ction ,
Picture book ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Nature
Storybook
s
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Animals R to 2
Diaries , Humour R to 2
Animals , Diaries R to 2
Humour R to 2
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Little
Genius
R to 2
STEM ,
Non �ction ,
Science
Working
Wheels
R to 2
Historical ,
Non �ction ,
Picture book ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
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Picture book ,
Science
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Picture book
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Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Animals
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Adventure ,
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D-Bot
Squad
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Non �ction Dinosaur
Dig
R to 2
Dinosaur Danger FRASER, Sarah Thomas and Cooper are up to their tricks
on a school excursion.
1
Dinosaur Day Out ACTON, Sara Sally and Max visit the museum with their
Dad. The dinosaur exhibition is closed for
the day so Dad buys...
1
Dinosaur Junior Happy
Hatchday
BIDDULPH,
Rob
Cute dinosaurs Otto, Winnie, Nancy, Martin,
Hector, Sue, Wilf and Boo hatch out of their
beautiful eggs at the same...
0
Dinosaur Zoom DALE, Penny All the dinosaurs use di�erent types of
vehicles to get to the surprise birthday
party. A fun read for the...
0
Dinosauritis: A Flip-The-
Flap Dinosaur Tale
ROWE,
Jeannette
A large format Picture book illustrated with
bright attractive colours, this humorous
rhyming story begins when Darwin turns
three and...
1
Dinosaurs Galore ANDREAE,
Giles
Some of them have long necks and some
have giant jaws, so go into the swampland
and meet the dinosaurs.
0
Dinosaurs Love Cheese FRENCH,
Jackie
Gira�es can't resist the trees, I like milk and
sandwiches ... But who stole the cheese? A
delightful Picture book...
1
Diplodocus NUNN, Daniel Find out about Diplodocus. 0
Dirty Denis GRINDLEY,
Sally
Denis wasn't the most popular boy in the
school for nothing.
1
Do Mice Eat Rice? WRIGHT, Al Do apes eat grapes? Do snakes eat cakes?
This witty, rhyming story gives the
opportunity to consider what some
animals...
0
Do not lick this book BEN-BARAK,
Idan & FROST,
Julian
A fun books about microbes with amazing
microscope images by Linnea Rundgren
will engage readers with an interest in
science....
1
Do You Know Millie? WINCH,
Gordon
When Sarah has to move to the city her
friend, Rosa, tells her not to be sad because
Millie lives...
0
Dog Biscuit COOPER,
Helen
When Bridget steals and eats a dog biscuit,
she thinks that she has turned into a dog.
0
Dog Food FREYMANN,
Saxton
They're fruit, they're vegetables and
they're all dogs!
0
Dog In Cat Out RUBINSTEIN,
Gillian
Dog goes out, cat comes in. Dog goes in,
cat goes out.
1
Dog Star BRIAN, Janeen Spud may be just a dog, but he's a star
too... he can ride Jack's skateboard. When a
big boy...
1
Dogasaurus GIFFORD,
Lucinda
When Molly �nds an egg in the Mysterious
Ancient Forest next to her small, peaceful
farm it is the start...
1
Dogger HUGHES,
Shirley
Dave and Dogger, Dave's soft, brown
stu�ed toy, go everywhere together. But,
one evening, Dave discovers that Dogger is
missing....
0
Humour Double
Trouble
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Humour Dinosaurit
is
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Fantasy ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Dinosaurs R to 2
Schools R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Picture book ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Mystery/Crime
R to 2
Fantasy ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
Solo R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Dogs GRAVETT,
Emily
Dogs can be big and small, slow and fast,
scru�y and smart, but which dog does the
cat love best?
0
Dolphin Family HARVEY, Bev Explores the common features of animals
belonging to the Dolphin Family.
1
Don't Call Me Bear BLABEY, Aaron Warren the koala is very annoyed about
being called a bear and shares some
important information about this Australian
marsupial.
1
Don't Forget the Bacon HUTCHINS,
Pat
A boy goes shopping but struggles to
remember the shopping list.
0
Don't Let A Spoonbill In
The Kitchen
OLIVER,
Narelle
One page spread is the information about
the birds; spoonbill, cormorant, pelican,
jacana, stilt, and osprey. The next page
spread...
1
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay
Up Late!
WILLEMS, Mo It's getting dark, but the pigeon won't go to
bed!
0
Doodledum Dancing COSTAIN,
Meredith
A delightful book of poems and action
rhymes.
1
Double Take! : A new look
at opposites
HOOD, Susan
& FLECK, Jay
Seemingly a topic normally for the very
young, this book challenges the reader
with looking at opposites in a relative...
0
Dougal the Garbage
Dump Bear
DRAY, Matt Dougal was a bear with a heart of gold but
he never got to play with the other toys
in...
1
Down the Back of the
Chair
MAHY,
Margaret
Dad and Mary are looking for Dad's car
keys.
1
Dr Seuss Sleep Book SEUSS, Dr 'A yawn is quite catching, you see. It just
takes one yawn to start other yawns o�'. A
great tale...
0
Dragon Catchers COSTAIN,
Meredith
Olivia and her family and her BFF, Matilda
are o� camping at Dragontail Creek. When
there are strange noises in...
0
Dragon Mode ODGERS, Sally
Farrell
A humourous story about a boy who can
be in dragon mode or boy mode.
1
Dragon Quest BAILLIE, Allan
& HARRIS,
Wayne
When he embarks upon a search for the
last dragon, a young boy travels through a
fantasy landscape, full of...
1
Dreadful David ODGERS, Sally
Farrell
There seems no end to the trouble little
David gets into when he visits his
grandmother.
1
Dreamers KWAYMULLIN
A, Ezekiel &
MORGAN,
Sally
Children run, jump, dance and sleep across
every page as the vibrant colours swirl
around them, cocooning them, and at...
1
Duck MCKINLAY,
Meg &
ECKSTROM,
Nathaniel
Sure to appeal to children who have an
understanding of clever humour this story
develops as duck runs around saying...
1
Animals R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Animal
Families
R to 2
Picture book ,
Science
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Classics ,
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure ,
Diaries
Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy ,
Humour
R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Picture book ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Duck WATTS, Barrie The growth and development of a duck is
shown through photographs and simple
text from when it is an egg...
0
Duck Down BRIAN, Janeen There are three lovely ducks in Mrs Bells
backyard - Quacker, Waddle-duck and
Flapper. Who could be afraid of them?...
1
Duck in the Truck ALBOROUGH,
Jez
Duck in a truck is stuck in some yucky
brown muck. Who can get them out of this
mess? A...
0
Duck Sounds MOLONEY,
James
Jock lives next to a park. One day he
notices a man taking a duck from the pond
in the...
1
Duck's Stuck MEWBURN,
Kyle
When duck gets his head stuck in the
crack, the farm animals try to rescue him.
0
Ducks MORGAN,
Sally
Includes information on why the animal is
farmed, its anatomy, life cycle, di�erent
breeds and animal-related customs from
around the...
1
Duelgum: the Story of the
Mother Eel
KIRK, Joe Duelgum is the name given by the Wakka
Wakka people who live around Brisbane, to
the eel which lives in...
1
Dumazi and the Big Yellow
Lion
KHOZA,
Valanga &
OTTLEY, Matt
A beautiful tale of a Zulu girl who �nds a
big yellow lion caught in a trap when she
is...
1
Dump Trucks and other
Big Machines
GRAHAM, Ian Find out how how dump trucks and other
big machinery, such as bulldozers,
concrete mixers and cranes on wheels,
are...
0
Dunbi UTEMORRAH,
Daisy & LOFTS,
Pamela
Dreaming Story : Because of their cruelty
to an owl, all the people of the tribe
excepting a man and...
1
Each Peach Pear Plum AHLBERG,
Allan
Many well-known nursery characters are
hiding in the pictures and a poem on each
page gives the clue as to...
0
Eating ROSS,
Veronica
Find out what you need to eat to stay
healthy and foods that give you energy.
0
Ebi's Boat SAXBY, Claire Ebi loves everything about boats. If only he
could �nd someone who shares his
passion.
1
Eddie's Garden and How
to Make Things Grow
GARLAND,
Sarah
A gentle story with lively characters that
tells how Eddie's garden grows and
develops.
0
Educating Arthur GRAHAM,
Amanda
Arthur, eager as ever, busily helps
everyone in his new home! However, his
well-meaning e�orts create havoc, until
Grandpa and...
1
Edward and the Great
Discovery
MCRITCHIE,
Rebecca &
HULME,
Celeste
Edward comes from a family of
archaeologists and all of them have made
important discoveries. Edward also makes a
discovery,...
0
STEM ,
Non �ction ,
Science
Watch It
Grow
R to 2
Animals , Schools R to 2
Animals R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction Down on
the Farm
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Non �ction My
Healthy
Body
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
Arthur
Books
R to 2
Adventure ,
Picture book
R to 2
Edward the Emu KNOWLES,
Sheena
Edward wants to be noticed by the visitors
to the zoo. He shows his boredom at being
an emu by...
1
Edwina the Emu KNOWLES,
Sheena
Edwina the emu tries to �nd a job whilst
Edward the emu sits on the eggs.
1
Egg HENKES,
Kevin
A simple and engaging story for the very
young in this level. In the prettiest pastel
tones of blue, pink,...
0
Egg Drop GREY, Mini The egg was young. It didn't know much.
This is the story of the egg that wanted to
�y.
0
Eight LEE, Lyn For as long as Timmy can remember, Eight
has been his best friend. They go every
where together, until he...
1
Elbow Grease CENA, John &
MCWILLIAM,
Howard
A book with high visual appeal this story is
about the smallest truck in the Demolition
Derby. A story about...
1
Elephant KENNETT,
David
The life cycle, physiology and habitat of
elephants. Exquisite drawings and a text
packed with precise, memorable
information.
1
Elephant's Lunch WALKER, Kate An hilarious cumulative tale about a girl
with a huge appetite and a vivid
imagination. Clara is only a small...
1
Elephants MORGAN,
Sally
Learn how these amazing animals grow
and learn where they live, what they eat
and what dangers they have to...
1
Ella and the Ocean TANNER, Lian
& BENTLEY,
Jonathan
Ella lives in drought-stricken farming land a
long way from the ocean. One night she
dreams of the ocean although...
1
Ella Kazoo will not Brush
her Hair
FOX, Lee Ella Kazoo simply refuses to brush her hair.
Find out what happens.
1
Ella, of Course! WEEKS, Sarah Ella, the pig, is good at solving problems
until she gets a new umbrella. Then Ella
starts causing problems.
0
Ellie's Dragon GRAHAM, Bob When Ellie �nds a newly hatched dragon at
the supermarket, of course she has to take
him home to live...
0
Elmer MCKEE, David Elmer was di�erent. He was patchwork
and he kept the herd of elephants happy.
Elmer becomes tired of being di�erent...
0
Elmer and the Butter�y MCKEE, David Elmer rescues a butter�y trapped in a hole.
She promises to repay him if he ever
needs her, but he...
0
Elmer and the Hippos MCKEE, David The elephants aren't happy. The hippos
have come to share their river because
their own has dried up. When they...
0
Elmer and the Wind MCKEE, David It is a very, very windy day and Elmer and
cousin Wilbur are up to their tricks again,
making their...
0
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Graphic Novels ,
Picture book
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Solo
Wildlife
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Humour
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Animal
Lives
R to 2
Sustainability/Envi
ronment ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Animals Elmer R to 2
Animals Elmer R to 2
Animals Elmer R to 2
Animals , Fantasy Elmer R to 2
Embrace Your Body BRUMFITT,
Taryn &
HANLEY,
Sinead
Filled with positive messages and lively
illustrations by Sinead Hanley, this book
focuses on positive self-image with
diversity, inclusivity and...
0
Emily and Al�e HOOPER,
Meredith
Penguins Emily and Al�e are best friends
looking for adventure. They sneak o� and
peek inside the cave of a...
1
Emily and the Big Bad
Bunyip
FRENCH,
Jackie
It's Christmas Day in Shaggy Gully. Only
Bunyip is gloomy because he doesn't like
Christmas. Emily Emu is determined to...
1
Emily and the Dragon LEE, Lyn Can a girl be a dragon hunter? Emily thinks
so, even if her brother Jock does not!
Emily and her...
1
Emily Green's Garden HARRISON,
Penny &
FORWARD,
Megan
Emily Green lived in a perfectly lovely
house in a perfectly lovely street.
Everything is nice and neat, spick-and-
span, busy...
1
Emily Loves to Bounce KING, Stephen
Michael
Emily bounces throughout the day in
everything she does and everywhere she
goes. There is no limit to this energy...
1
Emily's Rapunzel Hair MATTHEWS,
Cecily
Seven short stories about Emily as she waits
for her hair to grow like Rapunzel's.
1
Emo the Emu WILSON, Tony
& MASCIULLO,
Lucia
Emo the Emu is not too happy with life in
the outback and is the saddest, moodiest,
mopeyest of all...
1
Emu's Halloween MANGAN,
Anne
In this simple rhyming story the author
uses the American traditions from
Halloween and makes an Australian story
about a...
1
Emus and Cassowaries GALLAGHER,
Debbie
Information about their appearance,
habitat, diet, life cycles and the threats to
their survival.
1
Emus Under the Bed EDWARDS,
Leann J
With bold colourful illustrations this story
tells how every Saturday visiting Auntie
Dollo is exciting and full of surprises. A...
1
Encyclopedia of Grannies VEILLE, Eric All the things you would like to know about
grannies, this book will entertain the adult
reading aloud as much...
0
Enormous Elephant HADITHI,
Mwenye
A folk tale of how enormous elephant, who
lived on the Cureat Plains, came to have a
long trunk and...
0
Enough is Enough WILLIS, Scott Henry is in a new country and has to go to
the market without knowing how to speak
the language.
1
Eric the Postie: a Little
Echidna with a Really Big
Dream
SHANKS, Matt Eric is a little echidna with a really big
dream. He wants to be the best postie in
Wattleford, but...
1
Esther's Rainbow KANE, Kim &
ACTON, Sara
Esther sees a rainbow under a chair and
then hunts for it everywhere. Each day of
the week she looks...
1
Eve and Elly DUMBLETON,
Mike &
WOOD, Laura
When Elly the toy elephant is lost on the
way home from holidays, Eva is very upset.
Dad comes up...
1
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Sustainability/Envi
ronment ,
Family &
Relationships
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Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Australian
Animals
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Asian Content ,
Fairy tales
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Every Planet has a Place: A
Book About our Solar
System
BAINES, Becky Go on an adventure from our Sun to the
furthest reaches of our Solar System.
0
Every Second Friday LIGHTFOOT,
Kiri
Every second Friday they go to their Dad's
house which is messy and �lled with all
sorts of things that...
0
Extraordinary HARRISON,
Penny &
WILSON, Katie
A story about imagining the extraordinary
as well as appreciating the extraordinary in
the ordinary. A concept brought to life...
1
Eyes LENNARD,
Kate
Lots of questions about eyes are answered
in humorous, easy to understand language.
0
Eyes in Disguise CLEMENT,
Rod
The underwater tale of two shy and
unattractive �sh told through large and
quirky illustrations, dealing with the issue
of...
1
Fabish the horse that
braved a bush�re
MCMULLIN,
Neridah
A powerful book, beautifully illustrated by
Andrew McLean, that is based on the true
story of a horse called Fabish...
0
Facing the Tiger PITTS, Kerri Rani lives deep in the Jungles of India. In
the jungles live prowling, hungry tigers.
Rani's parents tell her never...
0
Fair, Brown and
Trembling: An Irish
Cinderella Story
DALY, Jude A lively retelling of an Irish folk tale in the
Cinderella tradition. This book has been
illustrated with water-colours depicting...
0
Fairy Bread DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
A companion to The Two Gorillas, this also
features Becky, a creative and determined
young girl. Here she encourages her...
1
Families are Funny HUNT, Nan Meet the members of a boy's family. 1
Family MUIR, Aunty
Fay &
LAWSON, Sue
Through the teachings of Aunty Fay Muir
we learn that ‘family’ can be many di�erent
things. Family is heart and...
0
Family Forest KANE, Kim While some kids have a family tree, we
have a family forest! Do you have half-
sisters, big brothers, step-parents? The...
1
Fancy Nancy : Oodles of
Kittens
O'CONNOR,
Jane
When Nancy and Bree overhear some tiny
meows in the rain, they are eager to
investigate... and discover a very...
1
Fancy Nancy : Saturday
Night Sleepover
O'CONNOR,
Jane
Nancy and JoJo are excited about going to
a sleepover. It's JoJo's �rst one ever and
she's nervous about sleeping...
1
Fancy Nancy and the
Wedding of the Century
O'CONNOR,
Jane
Fancy Nancy dreams of her Uncle’s
wedding will be a glorious occasion, so her
disappointment is di�cult to conceal.
Fortunately...
1
Fancy Nancy Fanciest Doll
in the Universe
O'CONNOR,
Jane
Another book in the Fancy Nancy series. 1
Fancy Nancy Peanut
Butter and Jelly�sh
O'CONNOR,
Jane
Fancy Nancy goes on a school trip to the
aquarium where she is faced with an old
fear.
1
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Little
Genius
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
Humour Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fmaily &
Relationships ,
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
Our Place R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
Fancy
Nancy
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
Fancy
Nancy
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
Fancy
Nancy
R to 2
Fancy Pants HIBBERT, Kelly
& GRAHAM,
Amanda
The animals are looking forward to the
outback dance and are preparing their
out�ts for the occasion. However dingo
has...
0
Fang Fang's Chinese New
Year
RIPPIN, Sally Fang Fang was born in China but now she
is Australian. She invites Lisa over to
celebrate Chinese New Year....
1
Farmer Duck WADDELL,
Martin
Similar to George Orwell's "Animal farm",
without the violence. The duck works for a
supposedly lazy farmer. The animals
decide...
0
Farmer Fred's Cow WILD,
Margaret
The farm animals have never been
anywhere, until cow dies, grows wings and
�ies everywhere.
1
Farmer John's Tractor SUTTON, Sally When the winter rains come and the river
�oods a family in a car is stranded in the
�oodwaters. A...
0
Farms Around the World VEITCH,
Catherine
This book connects the things we eat with
where they come from, with information
about di�erent types of farms around...
0
Fast SHANNON,
Sarah
Find out how and why things move quickly. 0
Fast Food FREYMANN,
Saxton
Fruit and vegetables are used to illustrate
many forms of transport such as green
bean skis and a zucchini train.
0
Faster, Faster! Nice and
Slow
SHARRATT,
Nick
A humorous look at opposites through the
eyes of two best friends.
0
Fat Ferdie ALLEN, Pamela The story of Fat Ferdie who makes the
change from meat eater to vegetarian. An
entertaining read from an author...
1
Fat Pat NILAND,
Kilmeny
Everybody loves Fat Pat. When the Vet puts
Fat Pat on a diet, Fat Pat runs away. He
�nds the...
1
Faust in Space OTTLEY, Matt Faust's family goes on a holiday and leaves
him alone. He doesn't like being alone so
Faust goes o� on...
1
Faust's Party OTTLEY, Matt When they go o� to have a picnic one day,
Faust's family leave him to mind the house.
He soon...
1
Fearless THOMPSON,
Colin
When his family named the puppy Fearless,
it seemed like a good name. How will
Fearless �nally live up to...
1
Feathers for Phoebe CLEMENT,
Rod
Phoebe doesn't want to be ordinary. She
wants to turn heads and be noticed - she
wants to be fabulous!
1
Fee-Fee's Holiday RODDA, Emily Will everyone in Squeak Street help Fee-
Fee to win a holiday?
1
Felix ALLEN, Pamela Someone has been nibbling at the bread
and eating the jam. Could it be the family
cat, Felix?
1
Felix feels Better WELLS,
Rosemary
Felix ate too many chocolate blimpies and
now he doesn't feel well. So he must go to
Doctor Duck but...
0
Animals ,
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Family &
Relationships
Fang
Fang
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals , Fantasy R to 2
Adventure ,
STEM
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
World of
Farming
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Humour ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Adventure ,
Science Fiction
R to 2
Humour ,
Mystery/Crime
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Squeak
Street
R to 2
Animals ,
Mystery/Crime
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Felix Smith has Every Right
to be a Crocodile
FRENCH,
Jackie
Felix Smith causes household havoc with
his pretending every day of the week. But
his parents remember their own
imaginative...
1
Fergal Onions HARRISON,
John
Fergal Onions spends his days watching lots
of television. One day he hears the sweet
sounds of music coming through...
1
Ferocious Wild Beasts WORMELL,
Chris
Jack is lost in the forest which, his mum has
warned, was full of wild beasts. The
creatures he meets...
0
Finding Monkey Moon PULFORD,
Elizabeth
Michael and Monkey Moon are
inseparable, but when Michael goes to bed
one night, Monkey Moon is missing. Dad
and...
1
Fiona the Pig HOBBS, Leigh Fiona loves ballet and pink and tea parties
with her dollies, but her parents want her
to be more like...
1
Fiona the Pig's Big Day HOBBS, Leigh It is Fiona's �rst day at school and her
adoring parents are very anxious about
her. How will they cope...
1
Fire PELUSEY,
Michael
Read about how people in the Fire Service
help to keep people, animals and places
safe.
1
Fire Engine SAVERY,
Annabel
Find out about the various parts of a �re
engine, the di�erent types of �re engines
and their uses.
0
Fire�ies DICKMANN,
Nancy
Find out what �re�ies look like, eat, how
they grow and change and reproduce.
0
First Day DADDO,
Andrew
A familiar theme, however as this student
starts school, there is a role reversal as she
is the one reassuring...
1
First Day WILD,
Margaret
On the �rst day of school Alex hopes she
will make a friend, Salma wants to learn to
write now,...
1
First Dinosaur Picture
Dictionary
BURNIE, David Colourful maps show where di�erent
dinosaurs lived on each continent.
Information about some of the dinosaurs is
included.
0
First Flight MILLER, David A yellow-bellied glider makes his �rst �ight
from the family nest. A story about
con�dence and being brave. Australian
animals...
0
First Friend MATTINGLEY,
Christobel
When Kerry gets lost in the labyrinth of
corridors on her �rst day at the new
school, a big black...
1
First Morning: Poems
About Time
SIEGEN-
SMITH, Nikki
Twenty-four poems delightfully inspire
readers to consider the passage of time
across days, months, or millennia. Some of
the poems...
0
First Shapes in Buildings LANE, Penny
Ann
Basic two and three dimensional shapes
illustrated by photographs of iconic
buildings from the Piazza of St Peters in
Rome...
0
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fantasy ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
R to 2
Non �ction Emergen
cy
Services
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Working
Wheels
R to 2
Non �ction Creepy
Creatures
R to 2
Picture book ,
Schools
R to 2
Schools R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Schools Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Poetry
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
First the Egg SEEGER, Laura
Vaccaro
First the egg, then the chicken. First the
word, then the story. A simple book about
transformation and about creativity.
0
Fit for a Prince KROLL, Jeri Prince David has only the �nest so a plain
brown pony in his stable is not �t to ride.
But...
1
Fixing the Tiger HALL, Penny What can you do when your little brother is
too scared to sleep in his own bed and he
keeps...
1
Flat Cat ORAM, Hiawyn
& MILLWARD,
Gwen
Sophie lives in an apartment at the top of a
tall building in one of the busiest cities in
the...
0
Flight of the Bumblebee. EDWARDS,
Hazel
Bumble was clumsy with no sense of
direction which made it hard for him to do
the job of a...
1
Florabelle QUINTON,
Sasha
Florabelle is a dreamer, which is frustrating
for her family. She understands that life is
fun when you use your...
0
Fly MCGEACHIN,
Jess
Lucy had always been good at �xing things,
and Dad needed a bit of help. It was just
the two...
1
Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter! ARNOLD, Tedd When Fly Guy goes to school with Buzz,
they learn that his class is taking a �eld trip
to a...
0
Fly went By MCCLINTOCK,
Michael
A mad dash of animals appears to be
started by one �y going by, and makes a
point about unfounded...
0
Fly-in Fly-out Dad MURPHY, Sally When Dad returns from his workplace up
north, his family is ecstatic as they can do all
the things he...
0
Fly, Kite, Fly! A Story of
Leonardo and a Bird
Catcher
WINCH, John The story of a young boy's chance meeting
with one of history's greatest artists,
Leonardo da Vinci.
0
Flying Feet BELL, Krista There must be something special that
Henry can do with his running, jumping,
twirling, �ying feet! But what?
1
Following Grandfather WELLS,
Rosemary
A very special story written with wonderful
words. A chapter book for young readers
prepared to enjoy a challenge in...
0
Food and Garden Waste WALKER, Kate Find out where food and garden waste
comes from, how it is recycled and how
we can reduce food waste.
1
For all Creatures MILLARD,
Glenda
For all creatures - the great and the small,
the winged and the walking, the singing
and the silent -...
1
For Every Child CASTLE,
Caroline
Whoever we are, wherever we live, these
are the rights for every child.
0
For You are a Kenyan
Child
CUNNANE,
Kelly
What's it like to live in a place where
monkeys scurry past and a tasty snack is a
bug plucked...
0
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Adventure ,
Picture book
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Humour ,
Non �ction
Music Box R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships ,
STEM
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
Fly Guy R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Historical R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Sports
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Recycling R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Anne
Schwartz
Books
R to 2
Fortunately, Unfortunately FOREMAN,
Michael
When Granny leaves her umbrella behind,
Mum asks Milo to take it to her. Along the
way Milo encounters pirates,...
0
Found and Made: the Art
of Upcycling
HOLZL, Lisa An introduction, followed by a chapter on
what to collect for your recycling kit, is
followed by eleven chapters outlining...
1
Found in Melbourne O'CALLAGHA
N, Joanne &
SONG, Kori
Counting your way around Melbourne
sights is the focus of this book celebrating
the history and cultural diversity at the...
1
Fox and Fine Feathers OLIVER,
Narelle
Four ground birds usually watch and warn
each other about danger. One day only
Nightjar is alert to danger a...
1
Fox Walked Alone REID, Barbara Though wary of others, fox joins an ever-
growing procession of animals walking 2 by
2 to a mysterious destination.
0
Foxy in Love DODD, Emma Emily is making a Valentine’s day card and
asks Foxy the racoon to help her. Emily
learns it’s not about...
0
Frankencrayon HALL, Michael A book for children with a more
sophisticated sense of humour at this level
and an appreciation of silliness. The...
0
Franklin Goes to School BOURGEOIS,
Paulette
Franklin is excited but worried about
starting school. His �rst day at school is a
good day.
0
Freaky Fish HUGGINS-
COOPER, Lynn
Uncover the strange habits and behaviour
of some of the world's most unusual �sh.
0
Freckleface Strawberry MOORE,
Julienne
Freckleface Strawberry has red hair and
freckles and she does everything she can
to hide them, until she realizes it...
0
Freedom! LE GALL, Frank Miss Annie is a 4 month old cat who wants
to explore the world outside of her house.
0
Freeing Billy COSTAIN,
Meredith
Benny and Astrid bring food and water to a
big, friendly dog unhappily imprisoned in a
small inner-city backyard. 'Billy',...
1
Frilled Lizards REID, Greg Non �ction book about frilled lizards. 1
Frog and Toad All Year LOBEL, Arnold In winter, spring, summer and autumn,
Frog and Toad are always together. A
wonderful story for each season, and for...
0
Frogs PARISH, Steve Enjoy the pictures and read the words that
tell about frogs.
1
From Chick to Chicken POWELL, Jillian Chicks emerge from their eggs and grow
�u�y down and then their �rst real wing
feathers. The farmer and vet...
0
From Egg to Chicken LEGG, Dr
Gerald
Follows the growth and change of an egg
to a chicken. Includes teacher notes.
0
From Piglet to Pig POWELL, Jillian Traces the life of the piglets. A sow gives
birth to many tiny, squealing piglets. The
piglets grow quickly and...
0
Adventure ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Picture book ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals ,
Mystery/Crime
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Humour R to 2
Schools R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Awesome
Animals
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Graphic Novels Miss
Annie
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Fact�le R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
How Do
They
Grow?
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Lifecycles R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
How Do
They
Grow?
R to 2
From Puppy to Dog GANERI, Anita Find out about the life cycle of a dog and
the answers to such questions as: \"When
can a puppy...
0
From Seed to Sun�ower MORGAN,
Sally
How does a sun�ower seed grow to a tall
�ower? Follow the life cycle.
1
From Tadpole to Frog STEWART,
David
Traces the growth and changes from eggs
to adult frog
0
Funny Faces NORMAN,
Mark
Although the faces of some animals may
look funny to us, their parts are what the
animal needs to survive....
1
Funny Families NORMAN,
Mark
A funny look at the animals and the families
they live with. It is beautifully illustrated with
stunning photographs. An...
1
Funny Homes NORMAN,
Mark
The habitats of two dozen animals ranging
from rock wallabies to crabs, a ray and a
sea cucumber. Each is...
1
Fuzz the Famous Fly RODDA, Emily Fuzz endeavours to cope with the
intrusions of stardom.
1
Fuzzy Wuzzy Wombat and
Other Rhymes
BITA, Natasha Rhymes of favourite Australian animals 1
Gabby's Fair KLEIN, Robin Mum's busy working at the fair so Gabby
has to spend the day with her older
brother, Matt. Unfortunately, he...
1
Galumpher CLARK,
Margaret
They had wanted a dog but got more than
they'd bargained for when clumsy
Galumpher comes to stay.
1
Games EASTERLING,
Lisa
A brief look at some games played around
the world.
0
Garbage Helps our
Garden Grow: a Compost
Story
GLASER, Linda Follow a family making compost for their
garden, whilst learning how to start your
own compost bin.
0
Garcia & Colette Go
Exploring
BARNABY,
Hannah &
JOYNER,
Andrew
Garcia and Colette are great friends and
want to go exploring but cannot agree on
where to go. Garcia likes...
1
Garden Stew GALLASCH,
Carrie &
INGRAM, Zoe
Quokkas Tattie and Tiny Spud take the little
red wagon out to the garden to make a
garden stew. In...
0
Gentle Giant Octopus WALLACE,
Karen
Amazing pictures of the Life Cycle of an
Octopus.
0
George Flies South JAMES, Simon Winter is coming and it's time to �y south,
but George isn't quite ready to leave his
nest.
0
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Young
Explorer:
How
Living
Things
Grow
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Things
Grow
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Solo R to 2
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Non �ction Our
Global
Communi
ty
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Picture book
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s
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Get Well Soon Little Bear MINARIK, Elsa
Holmelund
Mother Bear says Little Bear has to stay in
bed because he has a cold. Little Bear
doesn't mind, at...
0
Giant Panda THEODOROU,
Rod
Explores the habitat and life of the Giant
Panda.
0
Giant Vehicles GREEN, Rod A fact-packed Picture book with lift-the-
�ap information. Loads of detail for those
intrigued by monster machines such as the
Airbus,...
0
Gigantosaurus DUDDLE,
Jonny
His feet go STOMP! His jaws go CRUNCH!
In the blink of an eye you’ll be his LUNCH!
Are you...
1
Gilbert THOMPSON,
Colin
Gilbert the cat is frightened of just about
everything.
1
Gilbert Goes Outside THOMPSON,
Colin
Gilbert the cat lives comfortably inside, but
is put outside and is not happy.
1
Ginger VOAKE,
Charlotte
Ginger has a problem. Having lived a life of
luxury as a pampered cat, he's suddenly
confronted with a kitten...
0
Gingerbread Baby BRETT, Jan A freshly baked gingerbread baby leaps o�
the tray and leads everyone on a merry
chase in this traditional tale.
0
Gira�e Problems JOHN, Jory &
SMITH, Lane
A well-designed book with interesting
cover and endpapers, distinctive
illustrations and good use of text type to
show the conversation....
0
Gira�es and Zebras PELUSEY,
Michael &
PELUSEY, Jane
Includes information about gira�es and
zebras, where they live in the wild and
how zoos keep them.
1
Gira�es Can't Dance ANDREAE,
Giles
Gerald was not a good dancer. Every year
he dreads the great Jungle Dance. One
beautiful night he discovers that...
0
Give it a Push! Give it a
Pull!: A Look at Forces
BOOTHROYD,
Jennifer
Find out what a force is and how forces act
on di�erent objects.
0
Glass Tears JOLLY, Jane Tian and her family remember her father
who left Vietnam on a ship and never
came home.
1
Gliders PRYOR,
Kimberley
Jane
Fascinating facts about 5 species of Gliders 1
Go Away, Worry Monster! GRAHAM,
Brooke &
TATLOW-
LORD, Robin
CBCA Shortlist 2021. The night before
Archie starts his new school, Worry
Monsters appears in his bedroom. Soon
Archie feels...
1
Go Home, Cheeky
Animals!
BELL, Johanna As with its predecessor, Too Many Cheeky
Dogs, this book has been created with an
indigenous audience in mind but...
1
Go Jojo Go CASTLES,
Jennifer &
BICKFORD,
Tessa
Jojo is a Gentoo penguin chick who makes
her �rst adventurous swim into the
Southern Ocean where she feeds o�...
1
Family &
Relationships
Maurice
Sendak's
Little Bear
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Animals in
Danger
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Animals
(Macmilla
n Young
Library)
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Exploring
Physical
Science
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Go To Sleep, Jessie GLEESON,
Libby
It’s bedtime and Jessie is screaming. Every
night it’s the same. When you share a room
with her it’s not...
1
Goat on a boat DENT, Nick &
HOUGHTON,
Suzanne
A warm welcome goes a long way when a
goat on a boat tries to land on an island
with...
1
Going for Kalta EDWARDS,
Yvonne
Come on a journey with all the kids as they
go hunting for Kalta -sleepy lizards - out
bush at...
1
Going Home WILD,
Margaret
You'd never �nd Hugo whining that he's
bored. Even in hospital when there isn't
much else to do except look...
1
Going Shopping CHURCH,
Diane
Sara has muscular dystrophy and uses a
wheelchair. Sara and Moya go shopping,
have lunch and buy each other treats...
0
Gold�sh GILLIS,
Jennifer Blizin
Answers questions about the features and
characteristics of a pet gold�sh.
0
Goldilocks and the Three
Bears
DEGENNARO,
Sue &
SOUTHEY,
Robert
An attractive version of this traditional tale
that independent readers in this level can
read alone. Illustrations are in watercolour...
1
Good Day, Good Night WISE-BROWN,
Margaret &
LONG, Loren
A previously unpublished text from the
famous author of Goodnight Moon this has
similarities to the classic. A soothing story...
0
Good Dog Hank FRENCH,
Jackie
Of course good dogs don’t climb on beds,
dig holes in the garden, chew socks or…..
when we aren’t looking...
1
Good KNight, Bad KNight KNIGHT, Tom Bad Knight is not looking forward to going
back to knight school. He's at the bottom of
every class and...
1
Good Morning China YI, Hu Yong A snapshot of daily life in China showing
activities in a local park as the community
starts their day.
0
Good Morning Mr
Pancakes
MCKIMMIE,
Chris
It's holiday time for Bee. But �rst, the
chooks need their toenails painted, the
dogs and cats need their bags...
1
Good Night Me DADDO,
Andrew
Someone's ready for bed, but it's going to
take a long, long time to say goodnight.
1
Good Night, Sleep Tight FOX, Mem Bonnie and Ben have their favourite
babysitter Skinny Doug to look after them
on Friday Night. Getting the children to...
1
Good Rosie! DICAMILLO,
Kate & BLISS,
Harry
Presented in a graphic novel style for
younger readers the book is written in
chapter style. The story of Rosie,...
1
Good-night Owl HUTCHINS,
Pat
Owl is trying to get to sleep but, every time
he shuts his eyes, there is another sound to
keep...
0
Goodbye House, Hello
House
WILD,
Margaret &
JAMES, Ann
A delightful story of moving from her farm
house, saying goodbye to all the things she
loves and then saying...
1
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my
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Goodbye Mog KERR, Judith Mog Series: Mog is tired, very tired and
falls asleep for ever. A little bit of her stays
awake so...
0
Goodness Gracious CUMMINGS,
Phil
Craig Smith's illustrations give Phil
Cummings' funny rhyming ditties about
children's body parts another dimension in
this wonderful book for...
1
Goodnight Mice! WATTS,
Frances &
WATSON,
Judy
It's time to say goodnight, but the four
cheeky mice skittering, scampering and
scurrying to bed don't seem very sleepy!
1
Goodnight Spot HILL, Eric Join little Spot, the puppy, as he goes
through his bedtime routine.
0
Gorilla JOHNSON,
Jinny
Find out where gorillas live in the wild,
what they eat, how they raise their young
in the wild and...
0
Gorilla BROWNE,
Anthony
Hannah is a lonely girl who uses her
imagination to bring her toy gorilla to life
the night before her...
0
Grace's Mystery Seed SAMPSON,
Juliet M &
ERASMUS,
Karen
What types of living things grow from a
seed? Poppies, pumpkin, avocado,
coconuts or beans but when Grace and
her...
1
Grandad's Magic GRAHAM, Bob Alison loves Grandad's magic. She is
shocked when one Sunday Grandad
attempts his greatest trick of all - and
juggles...
1
Grandad's Teeth CLEMENT,
Rod
An o�-beat Picture book in which Grandad
awakens to discover his false teeth missing
from his bedside table. The family...
1
Grandfather BAKER,
Jeannie
Grandfather has a junk shop which is a
delightful place for his granddaughter to
explore, play and dress up in.
1
Grandma Bilby, Mr Budge
& the Easter tree
SIBLEY, Irena A lovely Australian Easter story in which old
Grandma Bilby shares her understandings
of strange and mysterious things as the...
1
Grandma Fox AHLBERG,
Allan
The chickens are in danger once more as
Fast Fox fancies a chicken sandwich. He
disguises himself as a Grandma,...
0
Grandma, the Baby and
Me
ALLEN, Emma The arrival of a new baby can cause
trouble and everything is upside down in
this family’s house, but in...
1
Grandma's Week O� MCKINLAY,
Helen
Grandma wants to lead an exciting life. 1
Grandma's Yarn PICKAVANCE,
Lynne
Grandma's two favourite kittens have fun
with her knitting yarn while she sleeps.
Blackie and Ginger romp and play
through...
0
Grandmother BAKER,
Jeannie
A special bond exists between a
grandmother and her grandchild as they
explore the overgrown jungle which is also
Grandmother's...
1
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Mog R to 2
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Stars
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Zoo
Animals in
the Wild
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Slow Dog
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Grandpa and Thomas ALLEN, Pamela Thomas and Grandpa spend a lovely day at
the beach.
1
Grandpa and Thomas and
the Green Umbrella
ALLEN, Pamela Share a day at the beach with Grandpa and
Thomas.
1
Grandpa Baby WILD,
Margaret
While Mum and Dad are working, Grandpa
looks after George. One day they decide
to swap roles.
1
Grandpa's Cardigan WATSON, Joy Grandma decides Grandpa needs a new
cardigan. He agrees, so Grandma gives his
old one away. But, �nding just the...
0
Grandpa's Gate STAFFORD,
Liliana
Suzy and her grandpa enjoy working or
restoring an old gate together.
1
Grandpa's Shed WATSON, Joy Grandpa decides to clear out his shed, but
doesn't want Grandma's help. As he clears
he becomes distracted with things...
0
Grandpa's Shorts WATSON, Joy When the family invite Grandma and
Grandpa to the beach, Grandpa begins to
hunt for his beach shorts. Grandma
doesn't...
0
Grandpa's Slippers WATSON, Joy Grandma wants to throw out Grandpa's old
tattered slippers. Everyday, he �nds them
hidden in a di�erent place.
0
Grandpa's Space
Adventure
NEWMAN,
Paul &
JELLETT, Tom
A wonderful trip through space is done via
the imagination in a tent in Grandpa's back
yard.
1
Grannysaurus Rex WILSON, Tony What's happened to Granny? Why has she
grown those big teeth and sharp claws and
why is she on the...
1
Granpa BURNINGHA
M, John
Granpa nurses his granddaughter's dolls,
mistakes her strawberry-�avoured pretend
ice-cream for chocolate, takes her
tobogganing in the snow, and falls...
0
Great Joy DICAMILLO,
Kate
Deep in the purple dusk of winter, a
monkey and an organ grinder appear on
the corner of the street....
0
Great Ocean Walk NOVAK, Jiri
Tibor
When a boy and his father take a walk
along the beautiful wild beaches of the
Great Ocean Road, they...
1
Green Air MORRIS, Jill Silas the Platypus frog is washed by
�ooding rain waters from the Creek where
he lives to face the dangers...
1
Green Eggs and Ham SEUSS, Dr Will Sam convince his friend to eat green
eggs and ham? Supportive humorous text
for early readers.
0
Green Fingers RODDA, Emily A stranger turns up in a drought ridden
district and asks if he can work on a barren
hill. He...
1
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Greetings from Sandy
Beach
GRAHAM, Bob Story of one family's camping holiday at the
beach.
1
Grizzly Dad HARRISON,
Joanna
Sometimes dads can be grumpy and
grizzly but what would yo do if your dad
turned into a great, big,...
0
Growing Frogs FRENCH,
Vivian
A girl and her mum observe the stages of
some frogspawn as they develop into
frogs.
0
Growing Vegetable Soup EHLERT, Lois Growing vegetables and making soup. 0
Grug PRIOR, Ted Follow Grug as he has adventures. 0
Grumpy Grandpa FORSYTH,
Kate
The girl in this story is scared of her
grandpa, he’s ‘huge and hairy, he’s big as a
giant and...
0
Guess the Baby FRENCH,
Simon
Each child takes their baby photo to school. 1
Guinea Pigs On The Go FRENCH,
Vivian
Mrs Gussie has �ve children - Minnie,
Winnie, Millie, Tillie and little Snu�er. She is
quite happy to leave her...
0
Gus Dog goes to work FLYNN, Rachel
& SMITH,
Craig
Gus the dog is a true blue Australian
working dog. He has a house, a yard, a Ute
and a...
1
Hairy Maclary and Zachary
Quack
DODD, Lynley Zackary Quack, a small and very
determined duckling, sets out to play with a
rather reluctant Hairy Maclary.
0
Hairy Maclary from
Donaldson's Dairy
DODD, Lynley A wonderfully rhythmical and humorous
text in which we meet Hairy MacLary from
Donaldson's dairy and a few of his...
0
Hairy Maclary Scattercat DODD, Lynley Hairy Maclary loves to chase cats until he
meets Scarface Tom.
0
Hairy Maclary Shoo DODD, Lynley When Hairy Maclary decides to snoop
inside a delivery van, he's in for a chaotic
adventure and creates havoc until...
0
Hairy Maclary's Bone DODD, Lynley Hairy Maclary is given a bone from his
friend in town and he has to outsmart his
good buddies so...
0
Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul
Caper
DODD, Lynley Hairy Maclary leads all the other dogs in
the neighbourhood to investigate the
terrible caterwauling created when the
tough cat,...
0
Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks DODD, Lynley On a very windy day Hairy Maclary is ready
to play at the park. When he comes across
a windblown...
0
Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at
the Vet
DODD, Lynley Cassie the Cocky causes trouble in the vet's
waiting room.
0
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Hand-Me-Down Hippo EDWARDS,
Hazel
Mini Hippo is a hand-me-down hippo
which means that she's everybody's friend.
Do you need a friend? Then the hand-
me-down...
1
Handa's Hen BROWNE,
Eileen
Handa and her friend Akeyo search for
Grandma Black Hen.
0
Handa's Surprise BROWNE,
Eileen
A Picture book of an African girl's journey
carrying a basket of fruit on her head. As
she wonders which...
0
Hansel & Gretel WOOLLVIN,
Bethan &
Grimm
Brothers
A new take on the traditional tale, this book
is modern and bold. Willow the witch isn’t
like most witches...
1
Happy Birthday to You,
Blue Kangaroo!
CLARK, Emma
Chichester
Lily has decided to have a pink birthday.
Pink invitations, pink cake and pink
presents. But Blue Kangaroo is not...
1
Happy Birthday x Three GLEESON,
Libby
Triplets Jo, Amy & Jess always look forward
to their birthday: 3 cakes, 3 lots of presents
and 3 times...
1
Happy Birthday, Jamela DALY, Niki Jamela longs for Princess Shoes to go with
her party dress but her mama has bought
strong, black, school shoes.
0
Harriet and the Fox FOTI, Rina A Harriet needs a plan, a clever, sneaky plan
because a fox is stealing her eggs. The fox
needs to decide...
1
Harriet, You'll Drive Me
Wild
FOX, Mem Harriet and her mother know that even
though they say and do things they wish
they hadn't, they still love...
1
Harris Finds His Feet RAYNER,
Catherine
Grandad helps Harris (the hare)
understand why hares have very big feet
and in the process helps him on his...
1
Harrison’s Song HARRISON,
Craig & FINN,
Ann-Marie
Based on a true story, Craig loves to sing
but �nds talking with others di�cult. A story
of resilience and...
1
Harry and Hopper WILD,
Margaret
Harry and his dog, Hopper, have done
everything together since Hopper was a
puppy. So when Hopper dies, Harry is...
1
Harry by the Sea ZION, Gene At the seaside, Harry, the little black and
white dog, gets tangled in a bunch of
seaweed and comes out...
0
Harry the Dirty Dog ZION, Gene The delightful story of Harry, the little white
dog with black spots, who tries very hard to
avoid having a...
0
Harry's Box MCALLISTER,
Angela
When Harry gets home from the
supermarket with his mum he starts the
most wonderful games - just him and...
0
Hasel and Rose MAGERL,
Caroline
Rose feels alone in a new town. Everything
is di�erent and strange. She wishes.... but
she’s not sure what she’s...
1
Hattie and the Fox FOX, Mem What can Hattie the hen see in the
bushes?
1
Hattie Helps Out GODWIN,
Jane & BELL,
Davina
When Lottie’s mum falls asleep, kind Lottie
remembers everything that has to be done
ready for the birthday party. Beautifully...
1
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Have You Ever Ever Ever? McNAUGHTO
N, Colin
Follow Mother Goose and her cast of
nursery rhyme characters in this
celebration of the wonder of books.
0
Have You Ever Heard a
Gira�e Laugh?
EDIS, Jamie When a bird tickles the gira�e's toe and
waits for the laugh to grow, the tickle takes
so long to...
1
Hazel's Amazing Mother WELLS,
Rosemary
Hazel is a whimsical animal. While on her
way to a picnic, she becomes lost on a hill
where three...
0
Heads and Tails : Animals CANTY, John A book for guessing. The wonderful
watercolour and line illustrations in this
book allow the reader to predict and
anticipate...
1
Heads and Tails
Underwater
CANTY, John A wonderful book of prediction with clues
written and picture of the underwater
creature illustrated on the next page.
Beautiful...
0
Heart and Soul MARTIN, Ann
&
SUWANNAKIT,
Tull
When Charlie rescues Louis from the dog
shelter they make great music together.
Charlie plays the trumpet and Louis howls...
1
Heart of the Tiger MILLARD,
Glenda
A boy, a wooden tiger and an old man live
in a treeless land. The boy takes Tiger for
walks,...
1
Heather Fell in the Water MACLEOD,
Doug
Heather has a problem. She falls in the
water wherever she goes. The park, the
farm, teahouse, even the art...
0
Hedgehog's Magic Tricks PAUL, Ruth For the very young, a short and simple
story of a hedgehog trying out his magic
tricks. In the end...
1
Hello Baby! FOX, Mem Which baby is the most treasured of all? 1
Hello Horse FRENCH,
Vivian
: A beautifully produced book from the
gentle watercolour illustrations, botanical
endpapers, information as a sub text and a
note...
0
Hello Little Babies LESTER, Alison Follow a year in the lives of six little babies
who sleep eat play and move in di�erent
ways. Alison...
1
Hello Puppy! COX, David Bridie would love a puppy of her own but
her Mum won't let her have one, so Bridie
turns her...
1
Helping Little Star KWAYMULLIN
A, Blaze &
MORGAN,
Sally
Little Star is warned not to go near the
edge of Night Sky but didn’t listen. All the
animals get...
1
Henry and Amy: Right-
way-Round and Upside
Down
KING, Stephen
Michael
Everything Henry tries to do straight turns
out wiggly, but his friend Amy always does
everything perfectly. Henry shows her...
1
Henry the Goat WATKINS, Ella Meet Henry, who is no ordinary goat! He's
cheeky and fun and just loves to play.
1
Herbert: the Brave Sea
Dog
BELTON,
Robyn
Whilst on a short boat trip with Tim's father,
Herbert, a small dog, is washed overboard
during a sudden storm....
0
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Here Come the Aliens! McNAUGHTO
N, Colin
They come from planets near and far - the
aliens are coming.
0
Here comes Stinkbug! RIDDLE, Tohby Stinkbug has a bit of a problem getting
along with everyone. Sometimes he stinks
too much and sometimes it helps...
1
Here in the Garden STEWART,
Briony
With changing seasons, a young boy and
his pet rabbit celebrate the loss of a friend
who played and worked...
1
Here We Are JEFFERS,
Oliver
Written soon after Oliver Je�ers's son was
born this book is his attempt to explain the
world to a child....
0
Herman and Rosie GORDON, Gus Herman and Rosie live in New York and
happily go about their lives and work. They
live in neighbouring buildings...
1
Hero ODGERS, Sally
Farrell
A small boy helps aliens to rescue a dragon
on a purple planet and also learns about
communication.
1
Hetty's Day Out ALLEN, Pamela A charming counting book that follows
Hetty on her big day out.
1
Hi! Fly Guy ARNOLD, Tedd Is Fly Guy a pest or a pet? 0
Hide and Seek SAVVIDES, Irini Sometimes when you play hide and seek
with your Grandpa, he lets you win. But this
time Bapo is nowhere...
0
His Royal Tinyness: a
Terrible True Story
LLOYD-
JONES, Sally
The new baby in a family is often a
problem. Once upon a time there was a
Happy Family …..and...
0
Hist! DENNIS, C.J. “Hist! ... Hark! The night is very dark, And
we've to go a mile or so Across the Possum
Park.”...
1
Hit the Ball Duck ALBOROUGH,
Jez
Duck and friends are at the park playing
ball when Duck hits the ball into a tree.
0
Hodge Podge Lodge (A
Rubbish Story)
LAMONT,
Priscilla
A story of a family of pigs who have a lot of
‘stu�’. When they upset their animal
neighbours with...
0
Hold on Tight ACTON, Sara A story for Autumn in colour and words. A
girl imagines what might happen if she
doesn’t hold Mum’s day...
1
Holly the Honeybee
Dancing Star
WINCH,
Gordon &
PYM, Stephen
A �ctional honeybee in a real setting, Holly
shows the reader the importance of the
honeybee in the Australian environment....
1
Home OLIVER,
Narelle
When �res destroy their bushland, a pair of
peregrine falcons must search for a new
place to live.
1
Home in the Rain GRAHAM, Bob Francie and her mum who is expecting a
baby girl are driving home from Grandma’s
in the pouring rain. They...
1
Home Run COLLINS, Paul Robbie longs for the day when the other
kids will play with him. At last he proves
that, if you...
1
Homer the Library Cat LINDBERGH,
Reeve
Homer the cat loves to stay at home. One
day he goes outside and discovers what a
noisy world it...
0
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Hooray for Fish! COUSINS,
Lucy
Swim with Little Fish and meet all of his
�shy friends.
0
Hooray for Hat! WON, Brian When elephant woke up, he was very
grumpy. Until he put on the hat that
someone left on his doorstep....
1
Hooray! There’s a
Hippopotamus on our
Roof Having a Birthday
Party
EDWARDS,
Hazel
Follow the preparations as Hippopotamus
and the boy's family get ready for the
combined jungle birthday party for the
boy...
1
Hoot Owl, Master of
Disguise
TAYLOR, Sean Watch out! I am HOOT OWL and I am
hungry. Everyone knows owls are wise. But
as well as being...
0
Horses and Ponies WALKER, Kate Introductory information explaining how
horses and ponies change as they grow.
Includes tips on horse and pony care.
1
Hot and Cold BRYANT-
MOLE, Karen
Looks at the roles of heat and cold in our
everyday lives.
0
Hot Stu� CLARK,
Margaret
It seems to be a disaster when Harry's
family's new donut van, Hot Stu�, blows up
at the beach. Fortunately...
1
How Are You Peeling:
Foods with Moods
FREYMANN,
Saxton
A delightful book about feelings. 0
How Big is a Pig? BEATON,
Clare
Follow the trail of animal opposites through
the farmyard.
0
How Big Is Big? WATSON,
Gretel
Lots of Mathematics is used when planning
a trip as Mrs Watson and her class discover
when orgainzing their trip...
1
How does my home
Work?
BUTTERWORT
H, Chris &
GAGGIOTTI,
Lucia
An illustrated explanation of the processes
needed to produce the behind the scenes
that help keep us comfortable, electricity
water...
0
How Fast is a Cheetah? JOHNSON,
Jinny
Find answers about the fastest and slowest
animals.
0
How Flowers Grow HELBROUGH,
Emma
How do �owers grow in the desert? How
do animals help to spread seeds? Find out
the answers and learn...
0
How Frogmouth Found
her Home
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
While Frogmouth travels the land hunting
for a new home, she helps other animals
�nd their true homes. She continues...
1
How I Became a Pirate LONG,
Melinda
Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his
pirate crew and �nds out about pirate
language, pirate manners and other
aspects...
0
How Many Donkeys? An
Arabic Counting Tale
MACDONALD,
Margaret &
TAIBAH, Nadia
Jameel
A Saudi folktale. Each time Jouha counts
the ten donkeys carrying his dates to
market, he repeatedly forgets to count...
0
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All
Around
Me
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Beginners
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How many Sharks in the
Bath?
GILLHAM, Bill Spot the weird and wonderful creatures in
this counting book. Add up the animals and
put your �nger on the...
0
How the Birds got their
Colours
LOFTS, Pamela
& ALBERT,
Mary
Dreaming Story : An Aboriginal legend
explaining how the birds got di�erent
coloured feathers.
1
How to Build the Perfect
Cubby House
MCKENZIE,
Heath
A fun book that outlines the steps that
need to be followed to build a cubby
house starting with, ''1....
1
How to Catch a Monster BOLLENBACH,
Christina
Every night, Lukas sat on the edge of his
bed, waiting for the monster. The monster
was enormous and VERY...
1
How to Heal a Broken
Wing
GRAHAM, Bob No-one else notices the bird on the
crowded city pavement but Will stops and
reaches down to help.
1
How to Make a Bird MCKINLAY,
Meg &
OTTLEY, Matt
CBCA Shortlist 2021. A little girl
contemplates the blue print of an idea,
collects the things that inspire from the...
0
Hubble Bubble Granny
Trouble
CORDEROY,
Tracey
What would you do if your granny was
di�erent? Would you try and change her
to be just like the...
0
Hudson Hates School HUDSON, Ella Hudson is good at lots of things but hates
school when it is time for spelling. He has a
horrible...
0
Hug ALBOROUGH,
Jez
Bobo is a lonely, little chimp. As he walks
through the jungle, Bobo passes all the
other creatures enjoying a...
0
Hugless Douglas and the
Great Cake Bake
MELLING,
David
Douglas follows the trail honey to �nd a
group of sheep collecting the ingredients
they need to make honey cakes.
0
Hullabazoo! HOLLIER, Lisa Whilst Lachlan and his Dad are at the zoo, a
cage of clever crocodiles escape and it is
up to...
1
Hunting for Dragons WHATLEY,
Bruce
Dragons are everywhere in the house, if
you know where to look.
1
Hunwick's Egg FOX, Mem Hunwick is a lonely old bilby who �nds a
curious egg after a storm and waits for it to
hatch.
1
Hurry up Al�e WALKER,
Annie
Al�e the crocodile is ready to hide in bed
until he is promised a trip to the park. Then
of...
1
Hush Say the Stars SPURLING,
Margaret &
FOOT, Mandy
A bedtime story at the farm. As the �rst
stars appear the farm settles down and the
animals snuggle down....
0
Hush, Hush! WILD,
Margaret
Baby Hippo can't get to sleep, so he
wanders through the animal kingdom and
discovers that the baby animals are...
1
Husherbye BURNINGHA
M, John
A lullaby in which we see everyone
including three bears, a frog, a �sh and the
man in the moon...
0
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Hyram and B CASWELL,
Brian
Discarded by their owners, Hyram and B
Bear have lived on the shelf in the toyshop
for longer than anyone....
1
I Am Cow Hear Me Moo ESBAUM, Jill Nadine’s not scared of anything – she’s a
truly remarkable cow. But when her
friends wanted to go to the...
1
I Am Not Sleepy and I Will
Not Go to Bed
CHILD, Lauren Charlie has a little sister Lola. Sometimes he
has to try to get her to go to bed. It is...
0
I am so Clever RAMOS, Mario A turn up of the old ''big bad wolf'' story,
where the wolf is outsmarted by the little
girl.
1
I Am Too Absolutely Small
for School
CHILD, Lauren Lola is nearly big enough to go to school
but she is not so sure. She is too busy at...
0
I Bet You Don't CUMMINGS,
Phil
Steven has brought his dad's �shing rod to
school, to fetch something important from
the classroom at lunchtime.
1
I Broke My Trunk WILLEMS, Mo Piggie realises that Gerald has not been
seen today. When he does turn up he tells
Piggie a long, crazy...
0
I Can Cut and Stick GIBSON, Ray Shows step by step how to make such
things as a caterpillar and a hanging �sh.
0
I Can Help Clean our Air SMITH, Viv Information and activities to help clean our
air.
0
I Can Help Save Water SMITH, Viv Some things are beyond our control but
there are things that we can do. (Includes
activities)
0
I Completely Know About
Guinea Pigs
CHILD, Lauren Lola has been chosen to look after the class
guinea pig, Bert, for the school holidays.
Charlie asks if she...
0
I do not like books any
more
HIRST, Daisy Natalie and Alphonse love stories and
reading, so when Natalie is learning to read
she struggles with books at school...
0
I Don't Believe in Dragons WALKER, Anna Everyone in Miss May's class believes in
dragons, except for Jack. When the other
children join in the game of...
1
I Don't Want to Go to Bed ROSS, Tony The little Princess doesn't want to go to
bed. Why should she when she isn't even
tired and there are...
0
I Don't Want to Go to
School
HARRIS,
Christine
Kate is scared to go to school. So is Li. Then
Kate has an idea.
1
I don`t like Koala FARRELL, Sean Adam does not like Koala his soft toy, from
the �rst moment he opens the gift
package. His parents don’t...
1
I Don`t Want to go to
School!
BLAKE,
Stephanie
This cheeky little rabbit doesn’t want to go
to school, even though there are lots of
good reasons to go....
0
I got a chicken for my
birthday
GEHL, Laura &
HORNE, Sarah
Ana received a chicken for her birthday
from Abuela Lola for her birthday. What
she really wanted was tickets to...
0
I Got this Hat TEMPLE, Jol &
TEMPLE, Kate
This humorous rhyming story will appeal to
younger readers and for reading aloud.
The left page shouts ‘I GOT THIS...
1
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Charlie &
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Beginners
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I Have a Dog LANCE,
Charlotte
An amusing story of the troubles a boy’s
dog causes and the inconvenience but also
sometimes the reputation of the...
1
I Know an Old Lady BONNE, Rose Rhyming tale of the outrageous old lady
who swallows larger and larger animals
until it proves fatal.
0
I Like Books BROWNE,
Anthony
The wonderful illustrations depict funny
books, scary books and books about
monsters and pirates. The endearing
chimp appears in the...
0
I Like Bugs AYLMORE,
Angela
Looks at the fascinating world of bugs. 0
I Like Cats AYLMORE,
Angela
What kind of cat has no hair and which big
cat has a mane? How do you care for a...
0
I Like Planes AYLMORE,
Angela
What kind of plane has two sets of wings?
Find the answer and learn other things
about planes.
0
I like Soccer AYLMORE,
Angela
This book examines what it is that makes
soccer interesting to young people.
0
I Love Me MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
A book that celebrates individuality and
self-esteem with a rhyming text and
appealing crazy colour. Each page has
vibrant borders...
1
I Miss You Mouse FOLEY, Greg One day, Mouse gets a letter from her
friend Bear. Where is he?
0
I Need a Parrot MCKIMMIE,
Christopher
A hilarious account of why the boy wants a
parrot is turned on its head when the
question about the...
1
I Remember CRAWFORD,
Joanne &
JORDINSON,
Kerry Anne
An elderly woman tells about her
memories of family camping trips as a child.
She remembers packing the car, picking...
1
I see, I see HENDERSON,
Robert
A book with a di�erence to be read
together. Readers face each other across
the book, one reads �rst and...
1
I Spy Dad! BRIAN, Janeen A little girl can see a 'mowing dad', a
'reading dad' and a 'weeding dad', but
where is her Dad?
1
I Spy Food: with Penny
Pear and Friends
HILL, Sue &
BOWDEN,
Fiona
The �ve food groups are identi�ed in
paddock tand on plate through attractive
collaged food characters Casper Carrot,
Annie Apple,...
0
I Spy Mum! BRIAN, Janeen A little boy searches for his mother. There's
a 'baking mum', a 'camping mum', and a
'singing mum', but where...
1
I Spy: Fantasy: A Book of
Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter Look for objects on all the pages to solve
the riddles. Have fun playing I spy.
0
I Spy: Fun House: A Book
of Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter I spy a penguin, a panda with a ball, a
gira�e, a frog and a four. These are some
of...
0
I Spy: Gold Challenger! A
Book of Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter Look for objects on all the pages to solve
the riddles.
0
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Books
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I Spy: Mystery: A Book of
Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter Objects are hidden on all the pages for you
to �nd to solve the riddles.
0
I Spy: School Days: A Book
of Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter Solve the riddles. Have fun looking for
objects on all the pages.
0
I Spy: Super Challenger! A
Book of Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter Look for the objects on all the pages to
solve the riddles.
0
I Spy: Treasure Hunt: A
Book of Picture Riddles
WICK, Walter An emerald frog, a dragon�y, 3 star�sh, a
whale and a camel are some of the objects
you need to...
0
I Thought I Heard BAKER, Alan A little girl wakes again and again as night
time noises disturb her sleep.
0
I Wanna be a Great Big
Dinosaur!
MCKENZIE,
Heath
The boy in this story wants to be a great
big dinosaur. How wonderful when a great
big T. Rex...
0
I Want a Friend ROSS, Tony Her little brother won't play with ther and
the Little Princess longs for a friend. Her
mother tells her not...
0
I Want a Sister ROSS, Tony When she is told that her mother is
expecting a new baby, the stroppy and
determined Little Princess immediately
announces...
0
I Want Earrings BLACKLOCK,
Dyan
Carla wants to have her ears pierced. 1
I Want my Hat Back KLASSEN, Jon A bear has lost his hat. Will he ever see it
again?
0
I want to BE in a Book OLIVER,
Narelle
In this book we recognise some of Narelle
Oliver’s trademark illustrations as part of a
new story. Cecil is a...
1
I Want to be in a Scary
Story
TAYLOR, Sean
& JULLIEN,
Jean
The storyteller would like to write a funny
story but Monster, the main character,
wants to be in a scary...
0
I Went Walking MACHIN, Sue A child's farmyard stroll reveals all sorts of
animal friends including a black cat, a
brown horse and a red...
1
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a
Tomato
CHILD, Lauren Charlie has a little sister Lola. Sometimes he
has to try to give her dinner which is a
hard job...
0
I Wish I had a Pirate Suit ALLEN, Pamela A little brother wants to have a turn of the
pirate suit like his big brother.
1
I Wish That I Had Duck
Feet
SEUSS, Dr A boy uses his imagination to experiment
with life with di�erent animal parts and
discovers there is a good and...
0
I Wish There Were
Dinosaurs
BOOTH,
Christina
Have you ever wanted to see a dinosaur?
Not just a skeleton in a museum, but a real
live HUGE...
1
I'm a Dirty Dinosaur BRIAN, Janeen This is a dirty dinosaur with a dirty snout
and he likes being dirty! With a very thick
cover and...
1
I'm a Duck BUNTING, Eve
&
HILLENBRAND
, Will
A story about overcoming fear and
developing con�dence with the support of
family and friends. The rhyming text is
appealing...
0
Non �ction I Spy R to 2
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Science , STEM
I Spy R to 2
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Mystery/Crime R to 2
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Relationships ,
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I'm a Tiger Too FITZPATRICK,
Marie-Louise
A very imaginative but lonely boy has
adventures as a tiger with the cat, a wolf
with the dog, and...
0
I'm Australian Too FOX, Mem &
GHOSH,
Ronojoy
A book that celebrates the full range of
Australia’s mix of cultures, people born in
Melbourne, grown up in Darwin,...
1
I'm Green and I'm
Grumpy
LESTER, Alison Children dress up in all sorts of fancy dress
costumes, including a witch and a dinosaur
costume. Children have to...
1
I'm the Best COUSINS,
Lucy
Dog is always telling his friends that he is
the best, so they decide to show him all the
things...
0
I'm Tyrannosaurus: A Book
of Dinosaur Rhymes
MARZOLLO,
Jean
Learn about some dinosaurs while reading
funny rhymes.
0
I've Won, No I've Won, No
I've Won
CHILD, Lauren When Lola and Charlie play games, Lola
always has to win. One day, Charlie thinks
up a game that Lola...
0
Ice Bear DAVIES, Nicola Huge, magni�cent, alone, a white bear
moves through the frozen Arctic. Come on
an unforgettable journey into the world
of...
0
If You're Happy and You
Know It!
CABRERA,
Jane
Clap your hands with Silly Monkey, stamp
you feet with enormous elephant and go
Kiss Kiss with Hippo and Baby...
0
Imagine LESTER, Alison A Book to be enjoyed by every Australian
child. Rhyming text and classic Alison Lester
illustrations and format. A beautiful...
1
Imagine a City HURST, Elise Imagine a train journey to a fabulous city of
wonders. Elise Hurst takes us on just such a
journey with...
1
In My Dreams GEMMILL, Stef
& STEPHANI,
Tanja
‘When the world is quiet and I’m alone, I
like to dream.’ A child’s imagination and all
the dreams that...
0
In Redfern GORDON,
Angelica
Three young authors show positive insights
into Redfern by exploring all their favourite
places in the Sydney suburb.
1
In the Lion FOLEY, James The funny story of a greedy fat lion who
eats a number of people and animals, until
Richard the hero...
0
In the Rainforest DUKE, Kate Two children tour a rainforest, learning
about it and the causes and e�ects of
deforestation.
1
In the Wild ELLIOTT, David The zebra, the panda and the polar bear
are three of the animals in this collection of
animal poems with...
0
In the Woods WORMELL,
Chris
Three teddy bears go for a walk in the
woods for a picnic. They become lost in
the woods and...
0
India the Showstopper ARGENT,
Kerry
India, the elephant, is the mouth organist at
the circus, but when a retrainer comes
along to give the circus...
1
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Storybook
s
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Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
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Humour R to 2
Insects UNDERWOOD,
Shelley
Includes information about the
appearance, diet, habits and habitat of
some insects.
1
Irving the Magician RIDDLE, Tohby Irving lives in a grey apartment with his
aunt. The neigbours are all alone. When
Irving learns some magic, he...
1
Is it Halloween Yet? CHAMBERS,
Susannah &
AINSLIE,
Tamsin
Originally not an Australian tradition, this
book blends this festival with an Australian
feel. As Emily excitedly focuses on...
1
Is It True, Grandfather? LOHSE,
Wendy
Grandfather tells the story to the villagers
of his �rst adventures in the cave when he
was eight years-old.
1
Is Your Grandmother a
Goanna?
ALLEN, Pamela Join the fun and make plenty of noise on
this unusual and surprising journey to visit
Grandma.
1
Isabella's Garden MILLARD,
Glenda
A story of what happens when a small seed
is planted in Isabella's garden.
1
Isabella's Secret TANNER, Jane Isabella trembled with excitement. She had
always looked for fairies in the garden and
here they were. The story celebrates...
1
Ish REYNOLDS,
Peter H
Ramon loves to draw, especially when he
learns that he doesn't have to worry about
getting it "just right"
0
Isla's Family Tree MCKELVEY,
Katrina &
PITTOCK,
Prue
With the imminent arrival of a new baby in
the family Isla learns about how families can
be described in...
1
It's a Book SMITH, Lane Can it text? Can it Blog, Wi-Fi, Tweet and
does it have a mouse? No... It's a book.
0
It's a Miroocool! HARRIS,
Christine &
JAMES, Ann
Audrey does everything she can to make
sure the tooth fairy visits her when she
loses her tooth, even though...
1
It's Christmas BURKE, Tina Gifts are being wrapped and carols are
being sung. It's that special time of year
when we wait for a...
1
It's hard to love a tiger PIGNATARO,
Anna
It might be hard to love a tiger but it’s easy
to love this funny rhyming story with
illustrations using...
0
It's my Birthday HUTCHINS,
Pat
Billy is reluctant to share his birthday
presents with the other little monsters, but
then something happens to make him...
0
It's Okay to be Di�erent PARR, Todd It's okay to be di�erent, because each
person is special and important.
1
It's Quacking Time! WADDELL,
Martin
When Mummy Duck lays a pale blue egg,
Duckling doesn't know what it is. Could
there really be a baby...
0
It’s Bedtime, William! NILAND,
Deborah
Every night William thinks up reasons why
he shouldn't go to bed. One night William
has a real reason for...
1
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Science , STEM
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Its Raining! It's Pouring!
We're Exploring!
PETERS, Polly Using a few home-made props and lots of
imagination, three children have an
adventure inside their house, one wet day.
0
Ivanhoe Swift Left Home
at Six
GODWIN,
Jane
A lovely story about six year old Ivanhoe
setting o� to discover the world for himself
and coming home in...
1
Jacaranda Magic PATTERSON,
Dannika
A story about the joy of imaginative play.
Children have ‘nothing to do’ on a hot day
and ignore bikes,...
1
Jack's Owl MATTHEWS,
Penny
Jack �nds a talking owl, Hoo, deep in a
magical forest and takes him home and
feeds him sausages. Wanting...
1
Jack's Worry ZUPPARDI,
Sam
Jack is looking forward to playing trumpet
in his �rst concert. But Jack �nds he has a
Worry. His Worry...
0
Jackson's Footy RUSSELL,
Dwayne
Jackson loves football and he takes his
football with him everywhere.
1
Jade McKade CARROLL,
Jane
Jade doesn't want to go to school and
makes everyone late because of her
resistance and pulls faces for the...
1
Jamie Spy and the Great
Cookie Mystery
MIESEN,
Christina
When Mrs Spy's freshly-baked cookies all
disappear, Jamie Spy, secret agent, goes
on a mission to �nd out what has...
1
Jamie's Star LAWSON, Sue Jamie has coped with many challenges
since his mum became ill, but how will he
prepare for the toughest one...
1
Jasper Juggles Jelly�sh LONG, Ben &
CORNISH,
David M.
When Jasper decides that counting jelly�sh
is a struggle, he �nds another way to learn.
Bright illustrations are attractive and...
1
Jasper McFlea will not Eat
his Tea
FOX, Lee Jasper will only eat pasta. What will it take
to get Jasper to eat everything?
1
Jelly-boy GODWIN,
Nicole &
NIELSON,
Christopher
When a new boy drifts into the life of a
cute and gorgeous young jelly�sh it is love
at �rst...
1
Jenny Angel WILD,
Margaret
Jenny tries to save her brother Davy from
dying.
1
Jenny the Jeep TOWNEND,
Jack
From the days when jeeps were green,
Jenny the Jeep is a very pretty jeep
indeed, because she is pink....
0
Jeremy FAILLE, Chris &
SNELL, Danny
When tiny Jeremy falls out of his nest and
is brought home by the family cat, he is
only a...
1
Jerry DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
For Martha, Jerry, the old white horse that
had lived in the �eld opposite the school
for years, was special...
1
Jessica Joan ORR, Wendy Jessica Joan goes shopping and her quiet
life will never be the same.
1
Jessica's Box CARNAVAS,
Peter
Jessica attempts to make friends during
her �rst few days at school by impressing
fellow students with possessions, only to...
1
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Poetry
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Aussie
Nibbles
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Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child GRAHAM, Bob Annabelle's mother doesn't believe in
fairies but Anabelle does. One day she
meets an entire, tiny fairy family who have...
1
Jillian Jiggs GILMAN,
Phoebe
Jillian Jiggs is about a little girl who hates to
clean her room. She always promises her
mum that she...
0
Jillian Jiggs and the secret
surprise
GILMAN,
Phoebe
Jillian doesn't have any money to buy her
little sister, Rebecca, a birthday present.
Jillian's friends remind her that the...
0
Jillian Jiggs to the Rescue GILMAN,
Phoebe
Jillian's sister, Rebecca, has a scary dream
about a monster and Jillian decides to do
something about it.
0
Jimmie Jean & the Turtles DWYER,
Christina
Jimmie Jean enjoys a peaceful life
watching the turtles until one day a terrible
cyclone arrives. Who will save the...
1
Joan's Goat GRAHAM,
Amanda
Funny stories with tongue-twisting text. 1
Joe's Boat CAISLEY,
Raewyn
When Joe sees Great-Uncle Alan's little
yellow boat, all he wants to do is go �shing.
0
Join in Stories for the Very
Young
PRICE,
Mathew
These very simple stories about the
weather provide lots of opportunities for
action play and reading along.
0
Jonathon CARNAVAS,
Peter
Jonathon is trying to frighten his family at
home. It is not until he employs the help of
another that...
1
Josephine Wants to Dance FRENCH,
Jackie
Josephine loves to dance. Will her dream
ever come true?
1
Josh MCLEAN,
Janet
Josh is a lovable, excited, spaniel pup who
wants to be companion, friend, helper and
playmate from wake-up time in...
0
Journey of the Sea Turtle WILSON, Mark Follow the life of a Loggerhead Turtle from
birth to the great migration, as she survives
the dangers of life...
1
Julian is a Mermaid LOVE, Jessica Julian sees some exotic women all dressed
up in their �nery and wants to be like them
- a mermaid....
0
Jump and Shout DUMBLETON,
Mike &
CARNAVAS,
Peter
A rollicking day of activity going out until
the end of the day the family returns
home. A good read...
1
Jump Baby! MATTHEWS,
Penny
Baby possum must learn to jump or be
separated from mother and big sister who
have jumped into a peach...
1
Jump Frog Jump KALAN, Robert How did the frog get away? (Cumulative
story)
0
Jump In WHYBROW,
Ian
Miss Lollipop was lonely, so she bought a
little truck. She drove down to the river
and in jumped -...
0
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy
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Relationships
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Relationships
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Relationships
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Relationships ,
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ronment
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Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Non �ction Stories for
the Very
Young
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
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Humour
R to 2
Animals Paperark R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Jumping LANGLEY,
Andrew
Discover why and how people and animals
jump
0
Junjardee and the Red
Bank
EVANS, Janelle
and Elliott
Junjardee liked to bully other children for
their food, which made the people of the
tribe angry. They tried all...
0
Just a Little Brown Dog MORGAN,
Sally
A pup's playful antics as he responds to a
new situation and yearns for love and
acceptance.
1
Just Jack TANNER, Jane When Jack starts Kinder, he thinks that
wearing his super suit and cape will help
him make friends. What will...
1
Just Like Daddy FREEGARD,
Lucy
Daddy is the perfect dad, strong and silly,
kind and practical. He deals with scary
situations and knows how to...
0
Just Like You and Me MILLER, David A Picture book highlighting the similarities
between animal behaviour and the
behaviour of children.
0
Just Right BLACK, Birdie
&
BEARDSHAW,
Rosalind
All the characters in the story, from a
princess to the smallest mouse, receive
something so soft and red and...
0
Kaito's Cloth MILLARD,
Glenda
Winter is drawing near and Kaito's
buttler�ies have died. She weeps but the
Lord of Flight explains that although
butter�ies...
1
Kangaroo MANTHORPE,
Helen
A baby kangaroo has no mother who will
look after him.
1
Kangaroo and Crocodile:
My Big Book of Australian
Animals
BANCROFT,
Bronwyn
A beautiful book for the very young.
Although there is only one animal name for
each page, the information at...
1
Kangaroo and the
Porpoise
LOFTS, Pamela
& LIPPO,
Agnes
Dreaming Story : One of a series of
Aboriginal stories about animals and birds.
1
Karana: The Story of The
Father Emu
KIRK, Joe &
CASEY, Greer
A story of the father emu caring for emu
chicks and teaching them everything they
need to know about surviving...
1
Kate and Cleo Move In JINKS,
Catherine
Isaac wanted mice for his birthday, so his
Dad bought two special mice that scientists
had used for experiments.
1
Kaurna Warraarra
Wonbawonbandi Counting
in Kaurna
UNKNOWN,
unknown
Learn how to count to 6 in Kaurna and
some Kaurna names for Australian animals.
0
Keeping Up with Grandma WINCH, John Grandma decides that she and Grandpa
should do more things together, like
bushwalking, sailing, horse riding,
tobogganing, boating and dancing....
0
Kestrel SVENDSEN,
Mark
Dad says he is too young for his own boat,
but will he get one anyway?
1
Kevin Thinks WATTS, Gail Ths the story about of a boy with Asperger
Syndrome (AS) who sees the world a
little...di�erently!
1
Non �ction Live
Action
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
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Animals R to 2
Humour R to 2
Animals , Fantasy R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Solo Bush
Babies
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
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Content ,
Non �ction
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Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
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Kevin to the Rescue RODDA, Emily When Rosie Rich-mouse begs Kevin for
help, he rushes to her rescue. He has no
idea how risky being a...
1
Kick with My Left Foot SEDEN, Paul It’s time for footy! Socks, boots, left foot,
right foot. Running to the right, running to
the left, catching to...
1
Killer Whale KENNETT,
David
How does a killer whale �nd its way in the
dark? Why do killer whales swim on to
land? This...
1
King Hugo's Huge Ego VAN DUSEN,
Chris
A very boastful king is punished by a
sorceress and learns a lesson about
changing his attitude.
0
King Jack and the Dragon BENTLY, Peter Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a
mighty great fort for King Jack and his
men...
0
King Pig BLAND, Nick Almost along the lines of traditional tales
with a moral. The sheep ignore their king
no matter what he does....
1
Kip BOOTH,
Christina
When Kip is born, Mrs Bea knows that he is
special, but when he discovers his crow, he
upsets the...
1
Kipper's Toybox INKPEN, Mick Someone had been nibbling a hole in
Kipper's toybox.
0
Kiss, Kiss! WILD,
Margaret
When Baby Hippo forgets to kiss his mum
goodbye he is reminded by all the other
animals.
1
Kissed by the Moon LESTER, Alison A lyrical lullaby with hopes for a new baby,
to be warmed by the sun and cooled by
the breeze,...
1
Kisses for Daddy WATTS,
Frances
Baby bear refuses to give Daddy Bear a
night time kiss, but grumpy baby bear
reluctantly gives mummy a kiss....
1
Kiwi of the Great Forest GUNSON,
Dave
Deep in the forest disaster strikes and a
family of Kiwi must begin an epic journey
to �nd a new...
0
Knock, Knock UNKNOWN,
unknown
Jokes written and illustrated by 14 artists
and illustrators.
0
Knu�e Bunny Free WILLEMS, Mo Trixie and Knu�e Bunny are o� on their
�rst holiday overseas! But... Knu�e Bunny
goes missing!
0
Koala STEWART,
Robin
One night Mars, a baby koala, loses his grip
on his mother's back and falls to the
ground. Who will...
1
Koala SAXBY, Claire
& VIVAS, Julie
Little koala has to leave his mother’s pouch
and make his own way in the world. He
sets out to...
1
Koala Lou FOX, Mem Now that she has brothers and sisters,
Koala Lou is worried that her mother won't
have enough time to say,...
1
Kookaburra SAXBY, Claire
& HARRICKS,
Tannya
An informational text with a story line
describing the everyday activities of
kookaburras is accompanied by
corresponding information text. The...
0
Adventure ,
Animals
Squeak
Street
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Sports
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Solo
Wildlife
R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy
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Family &
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Family &
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Mystery/Crime Kipper R to 2
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Family &
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Animals ,
Family &
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R to 2
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R to 2
Family &
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R to 2
Non �ction Solo Bush
Babies
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Picture book ,
Science
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Nature
Storybook
s
R to 2
Kookaburra's Love to
Laugh
BUNTING,
Laura &
BUNTING,
Philip
Kookaburras laugh when it’s sunny, rainy,
windy or at times for no reason at all. All
except the kookaburra in...
1
Kulinmaya!: Keep Listening
Everybody!
WILLIAMS,
Mumu Mike
Kulinmaya! tells of the life and work of
Mumu Mike Williams, Anangu elder, healer,
pastor, activist and artist, reminding
everyone...
1
Kupi-kupi and the Girl BURTON,
Daphne
Punytjina
Dreaming Story : A traditional oral story of
the Areyonga community with text in
English and Pitjantjatjara. A young girl...
1
Ladybird WATTS, Barrie Watch a Ladybird grow from egg to adult
and explore the way it eats, moves and
survives
0
Laika the Astronaut DAVEY, Owen Based on the true story of the �rst animal
to orbit the earth in the Sputnik 2 rocket
with the...
1
Lara of Newtown MCKIMMIE,
Chris
A cat is left at the cat shelter to �nd a new
home, and goes on a roundabout route
to...
1
Last Tree in the City CARNAVAS,
Peter
Edward needs to make a plan when his
favourite tree is cut down.
1
Laura's Star BAUMGART,
Klaus
A single, silver star twinkles on the front
cover and entices readers into the story.
Laura is often lonely and...
1
Lavender's Blue: A Book of
Nursery Rhymes
LINES,
Kathleen
This is an extensive collection of traditional
rhymes illustrated with soft pencil sketches
and muted colours.
0
Lazy Daisy, Busy Lizzie JORDAN, Mary
Ellen
With entertaining cartoon illustrations this
bunch of amusing farm animals do not do
anything regular except sleep at night.
1
Leaf KING, Stephen
Michael
A boy who hates having his hair combed
discovers an extraordinary side-e�ect of
messy, matted hair when a seed falls...
1
Leaf DIECKMANN,
Sandra
Crow saw the creature �rst. A polar bear
arrives in the wild wood and makes it's
home in an overgrown...
0
Leaping Lola HAWKINS,
Tracy &
TORTOP, Anil
A great fun read, Lola the calf �ounces and
bounces, pirouettes and spirals through this
book with a rollicking rhyming...
1
Leaves STEIN, David
Ezra
A little bear discovers the joy of the
seasons.
0
Leaves for Mr Walter BRIAN, Janeen Mr Walter helps Eliia make a tree-house. 1
Animals ,
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Picture book
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Content
R to 2
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Watch It
Grow
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Leaving GERMEIN,
Katrina
In an outback Australian community, a girl is
farewelled by Aboriginal friends who give
her gifts to say goodbye.
1
Lemonade Jones and the
Great School Fete
BELL, Davina &
BLAIR, Karen
A warm and happy book about the school
fete and the community raising funds for
the library. Lemonade Jones is...
0
Leo the Littlest Seahorse WILD,
Margaret
Three days after being born, 101 seahorses
set out on an adventure, but Leo the littlest
seahorse can't quite do...
1
Leonardo the Terrible
Monster
WILLEMS, Mo Leonardo has a big problem He cannot
frighten anyone.
0
Let me Sleep, Sheep! MCKINLAY,
Meg &
RUDGE, Leila
Amos counts sheep as he tries to go to
sleep. Unfortunately the sheep have better
things to do and are...
1
Let's Count Goats! FOX, Mem Count the crazy goats as they mimic
human behaviour. Rhyming text.
1
Let's do Diwali ROY, James His mum and dad call him Simon but the
kids at school call him Chook. That is
because Simon doesn’t...
0
Let's Do Nothing FUCILE, Tony Frankie and Sam try very hard to do
nothing. Will they succeed?
0
Let's Eat ZAMORANO,
Ana
Gazpacho! Roast Pollo! Empanadas! A
Spanish mother's lunchtime meal is not
complete if the whole family is not
together but,...
1
Let's Escape DUMBLETON,
Mike
The moon creeps high and a small child is
restless. A wonderful adverture, where the
imagination runs wild, is waiting.
1
Let's Get a Pup! GRAHAM, Bob Kate's family go to the Rescue Centre to
get a pup but have trouble choosing just
one.
1
Let's go for a drive! WILLEMS, Mo Elephant and Piggie are going for a drive.
A plan is important. There is only one thing
missing that changes...
0
Let's Go Home, Little Bear WADDELL,
Martin
Big Bear and Little Bear love to keep each
other company. As the two bears return
home from a long...
0
Let's Go Visiting WILLIAMS, Sue Through simple rhyming text, readers are
introduced to the concepts of counting
and colour and the names of baby animals.
1
Let's Go, Baby-o! MCLEAN,
Janet &
MCLEAN,
Andrew
Let's Go, Baby-o! You and me! To the up,
to the down and the turn around, to the
wibble and...
1
Let's Look at Animals
Underground
DELAFOSSE,
Claude
There's a whole world of living things in
the dark underground. Use the torch to
look at some of the...
0
Let's Look at Caves DELAFOSSE,
Claude
In certain places, hidden under the earth,
there are some amazing sights, including
the secret world of caves.
0
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Relationships
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Picture book
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Family &
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Chook
Doolan
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Adventure R to 2
Family &
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Family &
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First
Discovery
/Torchligh
t
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Science , STEM
First
Discovery
/Torchligh
t
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Let's Look at Dinosaurs DELAFOSSE,
Claude
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth a long time
ago. In this book you'll be able to look at
them close up.
0
Let's Look at Insects DELAFOSSE,
Claude
Look at insects inside their homes. 0
Let's Look At Life Below
the City
DELAFOSSE,
Claude
Below a big city it is dark and it's not easy to
see but there is much going on. This...
0
Let's Look Inside the Body DELAFOSSE,
Claude
Discover some of the things going on
inside your body.
0
Let's Paint ALBOROZO,
Gabriel
In this book the artist explores ‘ideas’, the
techniques, feelings and attitude in being a
successful artist. Children learn about...
1
Let`s Play ALBOROZO,
Gabriel
The conductor takes a group of children
on a tour to learn about the orchestra
which ends with everyone helping...
1
Liarbird BUNTING,
Laura &
BUNTING,
Philip
The story of the Lyrebird who �nds out
that terrible things happen when you lie.
Learning from experience he attempts...
1
Library Lily SHIELDS,
Gillian
A bookworm and an adventurer seem
worlds apart - could Lily and Milly ever be
best friends?
0
Library Lion KNUDSEN,
Michelle
There's a lion in the library and no-one
knows what to do. There are rules about
shouting and rules about...
0
Life as a Chicken PARKER, Vic Introduces children to the life and life cycle
of chickens.
0
Life Cycle of a Silkworm FRIDELL, Ron Find out what silkworms eat, where they
live and how they make silk.
0
Life in a Creek PYERS, Greg What animals and plants will you �nd in or
along a creek? How do they survive and
how do they...
1
Life in a Rockpool PYERS, Greg What kinds of animals make their homes in
a rockpool? What animals rely of rockpools
for food and what plants...
1
Lightning Jack MILLARD,
Glenda &
MULLINS,
Patricia
Sam Tulley has amazing adventures with
the black stallion "Lightning Jack". They ride
together with the steers on the
mountainside,...
1
Lilli-Pilli’s Sister BRANFORD,
Anna
Sure to appeal to children who enjoy fairy
stories, with soft illustrations in an Australian
setting. The illustrator is a...
1
Lily and the Fairy House TANNER, Jane Lily �nds a special place in a tree hollow for
a fairy house. She makes a rose petal bed
and...
1
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Non �ction Little
Nippers:
Life as a...
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of a....
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Lily and the Wizard
Wackoo
FITZPATRICK,
Judy
Princess Lily's magic is not quite accurate
enough. Her spells produce snakes instead
of cakes, so wizardly help is needed....
1
Lion KENNETT,
David
The life cycle, physiology and habitat of
lions. Exquisite drawings and a text packed
with precise, memorable information. n
1
Lisa Absolutely Loves Art NORSA,
Sophie
When Lisa loses her cat Picasso at the art
gallery she goes on an adventure through
some familiar settings looking...
1
Little Bat COX, Tania Little Bat is nervous. She's never �own
before. With the help and encouragement
from her mother and her friends, she...
1
Little Bear MINARIK, Elsa
Holmelund
Gentle, teasing dialogue between Mother
and Little Bear. Iincludes stories like
"Birthday soup" in which Little Bear, fearing
that his...
0
Little Bear's Egg MINARIK, Elsa
Holmelund
Hen, Duck and Little Bear �nd an egg that
has fallen out of its nest. They must �nd a
way...
0
Little Bear's First Sleep GIBBES, Lesley
& STEWART,
Lisa
Little Bear settles in for his �rst hibernation.
However Little Bear has trouble getting to
sleep. Just like many children,...
1
Little Bear's Grandad GRAY, Nigel Every week Little Bear visits his Grandad
and they have tea together. Then they
climb into the treehouse where Grandad...
1
Little Beauty BROWNE,
Anthony
A special gorilla who had been taught to
use sign language, signs that he needs a
friend, but there are...
0
Little Bird's Day MORGAN,
Sally &
WARRKATJA
MALIBIRR,
Johnny
Little bird welcomes the day as the sun
rises, then spends the day �ying amongst
the clouds with his friends,...
1
Little Boat DOCHERTY,
Thomas
The ocean is big and the boat is only little
but it bravely sails on.
1
Little Chicken Chickabee BRIAN, Janeen
& SNELL,
Danny
The day when four beautiful eggs hatch
out and gorgeous �u�y chickens appear
mother hen says ‘Say cheep Little
Chicken.’...
0
Little Dog GERMEIN,
Katrina
A little dog adopts a family whilst they are
holidaying at their shack. Dad tries to �nd
the little dog's...
1
Little Dog and the
Christmas Wish
COWCHER,
Robin
Its Christmas time and Jonathon and Little
dog are never separated - they are the
best of friends and do...
1
Little Duck HUTCHINSON
, Sascha
Little Duck discovers that the world is full of
extraordinary things.
1
Little Elephants BASE, Graeme The harvester has broken down and there
is no way the crop can be harvested. Jim is
kind to a...
1
Little Environmentalist :
Composting
For someone who wants to make a
di�erence to our planet, this handy guide
to composting will provide some
assistance....
1
Fantasy R to 2
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Solo
Wildlife
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Sendak's
Little Bear
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Little Frida: A Story of Frida
Kahlo
BROWNE,
Anthony
A special Picture book, which will have a
place in libraries and on the shelves of art-
loving families. Anthony Browne...
0
Little Humpty WILD,
Margaret
A warm, playful story about growing up
and �nding friends.
1
Little i HALL, Michael When Little i's dot falls o� and rolls away
Little i sets out on a journey to �nd it. A...
0
Little Koala Lost KWAYMULLIN
A, Blaze &
RACKLYEFT,
Jess
Little Koala visits all the animals to �nd a
home but there is always something that is
not right for...
1
Little One WEAVER, Jo A lovely tale of a mother bear teaching her
cub how to survive in their environment
through the summer months...
1
Little Owl PHILLIPS,
Gwynne
A baby owl falls to the ground from it’s
nest, and asks all the other animals it sees
just who...
1
Little Penguin - The life of
Eudyptula Minor
MONTANO, J Eduyptular Minor was born 35 days after
his parents shared the job of sitting on him.
He already had one...
1
Little Platypus HILTON, Nette A small animal hatches from an egg and
searches for his identity.
1
Little Puggle's song CONLEY, Vikki
& MAGISSON,
Helene
Little Puggle the echidna just wants to join
the singing of the other bush creatures but
everyone knows that Echidnas...
1
Little Red Bear MATTHEWS,
Penny
While out walking with her Mother, Anna
sees a red toy bear on a wall. She is sure
someone has...
1
Little Red Riding Hood GRIMM,
Brothers
What happens when Little Red Riding
Hood goes to visit her Grandma?
0
Little Red Ute and the
Dump Trucks
LEWIS, Mitch Little Red Ute wishes he could help the
dump trucks but he keeps getting in the
way.
1
Little Red Ute Visits the
Farm
LEWIS, Mitch Little Red Ute and his friend Green
Wheelbarrow take a tour of the farm
where they soon become involved in...
1
Little Rocket's Special Star SYKES, Julie Little Rocket has a big decision to make
when she comes across her friend, Whizz
Bang, in big trouble. What...
1
Little Scientist : the Solar
System
Accessible and informative, this book on
our Solar System has sections on the Rocky
Planets, the Gas Giants and the...
1
Little Tang GRINDLEY,
Sally
Little Tang is an orang-utan who learns
from his mother how to look after himself
in the rainforests of Indonesia.
1
Little Twitching CUMMINGS,
Phil
Little Twitching worries about learning to
�y.
1
Little White Dogs Can't
Jump
WHATLEY,
Bruce
Smudge and his family have got a problem
to solve. Smudge's legs are so short that he
can't jump into...
1
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Ute
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Little Witch MACIVER,
Juliette &
CHAPMAN,
Cat
Little Witch is very cute and also very
mischievous.
1
Living in the Community PEARSON,
Jane
What makes up a community? How do we
travel, where do we play and how do we
communicate with each...
1
Living Sunlight: How Plants
Bring the Earth to Life
BANG, Molly &
CHISHOLM,
Penny
Explore the wonder of how our Sun gives
life to plants and all living things, including
you.
0
Living with Mum and
Living with Dad
WALSH,
Melanie
Mum and Dad live in separate houses and
their little girl lives between both houses.
She has a wonderful way...
0
Lizzie Nonsense ORMEROD,
Jan
The experience of pioneering women and
children left alone in the Australian bush
while their husbands and fathers were
away...
1
Lone Pine BROWN, Susie From a battle�eld at Gallipoli, a soldier
sends a pine cone home to his mother.
Little does he know that...
1
Long-Necked Dinosaurs BIRCH, Robin Read about the main features of 5 long-
necked dinosaurs, where they lived, what
they ate and what their names mean.
1
Look GREJNIEC,
Michael
A sick boy is bored when con�ned to bed
with nothing to do but stare out his
window at a...
0
Look After Your Planet CHILD, Lauren Lola is throwing everything away, so
Charlie suggests that she should recycle.
Find out how you and Lola can recycle...
0
Look and See MORGAN,
Shane
A well illustrated, small format Picture book
reader, this resource deals with a number
of native animals.
1
Look Out, Suzy Goose HORACEK,
Petr
Suzy Goose has gone for a walk in the
woods, but she's not alone. Who is
following her?
0
Look See, Look at Me! NORRINGTO
N, Leonie &
HUXLEY, Dee
A beautiful rhyming story of one child's
dance through the community, past the
families, the women and the houses,
exploring...
1
Look, there's a
Hippopotamus in the
Playground Eating Cake
EDWARDS,
Hazel
Hippo isn't needed at school as the little girl
�nds a real friend.
1
Look! A Book GLEESON,
Libby
Two children walking through a run-down
city landscape �nd a book lying open, and
face down in the dirt. It...
1
Looking Closely Through
the Forest
SERAFINI,
Frank
Look very closely at the close-up
photographs and imagine what the
pictures might be. Flip the page to �nd
the...
0
Looking for Crabs WHATLEY,
Bruce
A family goes to the beach to look for
crabs. We can see where the crabs are
hiding, but the...
1
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Loongie the Greedy
Crocodile
DANN, Lucy &
DANN, Kiefer
Loongie, a saltwater crocodile, learns why
being greedy has its consequences.
1
Lord of the Forest PITCHER,
Caroline
For Little Tiger everything he hears in the
forest is exciting and new. Each time he
tells his Mother, she...
0
Lost and Found JEFFERS,
Oliver
In his e�orts in trying to help a lost penguin
return to the South Pole, a boy realises he
has...
0
Louie and Snippy Save the
Sea
DINNIGAN,
Collette &
COWAN,
Grant
CBCA Sortlist 2020. Louie and his dog
Snippy dive into the ocean, into a speedy
school of �sh, and a...
1
Louisa May Picket the
Most Boring Person in
Class
CLEMENT,
Rod
At her old school, Louisa May Picket was
the most interesting person in class. At her
new school, she's determined...
1
Louise Builds a Boat PFANNER,
Louise
The wonderful Louise builds a boat in this
story, to travel around the world and visit
her friends.
1
Louise Builds a House PFANNER,
Louise
Louise looks like a very ordinary woman on
the �rst page of the story but what she
builds is an...
1
Love from Grandma TANNER, Jane Emily loves spending time with her
Grandma, especially working together in
Grandma's garden. When Emily's family
moves to the city,...
1
Lucas and Jack ROYCE, Ellie Lucas stays outside while his mother visits
her father in a nursing home, but meeting
one of his grandfather’s friends...
1
Lucky and Spike MACDONALD,
Norma
Two spinifex hopping mice avoid the jaws
of a feral cat as well as the talons of an owl
as...
1
Lucky Clive RODDA, Emily When Clive discovers two of his school
friends have become rich and famous, he
decides to leave his boring, old...
1
Lucy Goosey WILD,
Margaret
Lucy Goosey �nds out it is better to stay
with family than to be left alone.
1
Lucy's Book PRIOR, Natalie
Jane
Lucy loves to read. When the librarian
recommends a book Lucy likes it so much
she reads it again and...
1
Lucy's Cat and the
Rainbow Birds
HILL, Anthony Lucy needs to stop Artemis the cat from
catching the beautiful rainbow birds that
visit her garden.
1
Lulu Bell and the Birthday
Unicorn
MURRELL,
Belinda
Lulu Bell is helping with the preparations
for her sister's mermaid birthday party.
Things get interrupted when her dad, the...
1
Lulu Bell and the Cubby
Fort
MURRELL,
Belinda
Lulu and her family are visiting her uncle's
farm for the Easter break. Apart from all
the fun of riding...
1
Lulu Bell and the Fairy
Penguin
MURRELL,
Belinda
It is a very hot day and Lulu’s family have
been at the beach. As the sun sets and
they...
1
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Lulu Bell and the Moon
Dragon
MURRELL,
Belinda
Lulu’s best friend Molly is preparing for the
Moon Festival. Lulu is intrigued and wants
to know more about it....
1
Lunch Around the World MUNTON, Gill What people eat at lunch time in various
countries around the world.
0
Luurpa the Magical
King�sher
NAPANGARTI,
Bai Bai
Dreaming Story : For many years the
Kukatja people lived on land where there
was plenty to eat and to...
1
Mabel and Me: Best of
Friends
SPERRING,
Mark
A wonderful read aloud, the story is fun
and there is plenty to engage with through
the illustrations. Mabel and...
0
Macca the Alpaca COSGROVE,
Matt
Macca is an alpaca. His days are carefree
until he comes up against Harmer the
Llama. Harmer is a bully...
1
Macca's Makeover COSGROVE,
Matt
Macca is gentle, sharing, thoughtful and
caring. He wishes he was as cool as the
rest of his gang but...
1
Machino Supremo! Poems
about Machines
BRIAN, Janeen
& CARTHEW,
Mark
Is your favourite machine a rattler, a
whoosher, a whizzer, a thumper or a
grinder?
1
Maddie's First Day MATTHEWS,
Penny &
ANELLI, Liz
Maddie is prepared for school, ready and
willing, but it only takes one small thing to
go wrong to upset...
1
Maddy in the Middle BONE, Ian Maddy is the middle child in a busy family
of �ve children. She �nds her special place
when Silky, the...
1
Made by Ra� POMRANZ,
Craig &
CHAMBERLAI
N, Margaret
Ra� feels he is di�erent when he doesn’t
like noise and rough play preferring to �nd
a quiet spot. Then...
0
Madeline BEMELMANS,
Ludwig
Something is wrong with Madeline and
one night she wakes up in terrible pain -
it's her appendix! So o�...
0
Madeline Finn and the
Library Dog
PAPP, Lisa Madeline Finn, like some children does not
like to read despite the e�orts of her
teacher and her mum. Sometimes...
0
Magic Beach LESTER, Alison On Magic Beach, children do all their
favourite things, jumping waves, building
sandcastles, beachcombing, exploring
rock-pools and exploring a fantasy...
1
Magical Ride HATHORN,
Libby
A trip home from a party turns into a
magical adventure for Luke and his
brother, Jess.
1
Magn�cent Creatures
Animals on the Move!
WRIGHT, Anna Anna Wright studied art but illustration
became her passion. Around a theme of
moving animals she has produced pages
of...
0
Magpie Learns a Lesson MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ezekiel
Magpie keeps playing tricks on her friend
the Brown Falcon because she envies his
�ying skills. Brown Falcon is tolerant...
1
Maisie Moo and Invisible
Lucy
MCKIMMIE,
Chris
A witty and colourful book about family life
which revolves around Maisie and her
invisible friend Lucy.
1
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Relationships
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Kestrel
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Maisy Goes to Hospital COUSINS,
Lucy
Maisy goes to hospital with a broken leg. 0
Maisy, Charley and the
Wobbly Tooth
COUSINS,
Lucy
Charley is worried when he has to visit the
Dentist.
0
Maisy's Bedtime COUSINS,
Lucy
It is Maisy's bedtime but there are one or
two things she must do before she can go
to sleep.
0
Maisy's Wonderful
Weather Book
COUSINS,
Lucy
Di�erent types of weather that a young
child might encounter and the types of
clothes that will be just right...
0
Make and Do Science:
Simple Experiments for
Kids to Try
PERKINS,
Bethany
22 Simple, fun science experiments
including a straw submarine and a vinegar
volcano.
0
Make Me the Flowergirl! FREEMAN,
Pamela
Megan is from a big Australian-Italian
Catholic family and has a lot of aunts. As
each prepares to marry, Megan...
1
Make Way for Ducklings MCCLOSKEY,
Robert
After raising her ducklings on a secluded
island, Mrs. Mallard leads them to the
Boston Public Garden to eat peanuts.
0
Mallee Fowl and Lyrebirds GALLAGHER,
Debbie
Information about their appearance,
habitat, diet, life cycles and the threats to
their survival.
1
Mallee Sky TOERING,
Jodi &
HARRICKS,
Tannya
A familiar and currently topical theme of
drought, this book really stands out for its
familiar South Australian setting and...
1
Malu Kangaroo: How the
First Children Learnt to
Surf.
MORECROFT,
Judith &
BANCROFT,
Bronwyn
A �ction story about how Malu-Kangaroo
taught the �rst children to surf and enjoy
the sea. It is written in...
1
Mama Panya's Pancakes: A
Village Tale from Kenya
CHAMBERLIN,
Richard &
CHAMBERLIN,
Mary
How can Mama Panya cook pancakes for
everyone that her son, Adika, has invited
home for pancakes, when she has...
0
Mammals INSERRA, Rose Looks at some of Australia's amazing
mammals, their habits and habitats and how
they survive.
0
Mang the Wild
Orangutang
VAN LOON,
Joan
Mang, the old Orangutang who lives in the
zoo, remembers back to his happy days in
the lush forests of...
1
Many Ways to Move: A
Look at Motion
BOOTHROYD,
Jennifer
Objects are in motion all around you. Find
out what makes objects move and what
are some of the di�erent...
0
Map of Dreams SHULEVITZ,
Uri
Based on his World War II childhood
memories, Uri tells how a map and his
imagination took him far away...
0
Maple the Brave HARRIS, Chloe
Jasmine
Maple lived deep in the forest, in a
treehouse, nestled high above the ground.
No one knew how she got...
1
Marmaduke Duck and the
Marmalade Jam
MACIVER,
Juliette
When Marmaduke Duck makes marmalade
jam, everybody wants some!
0
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Exploring
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Marshall Armstrong is New
to Our School
MACKINTOSH,
David
Marshall Armstrong looks di�erent to me -
very di�erent - and he is new to our
school.
0
Marty and Mei-Ling CUMMINGS,
Phil
Marty notices anything di�erent and likes
to tell everybody but one day Marty
notices that he is di�erent too.
1
Mary's Penny LANDMAN,
Tanya
A farmer sets a puzzling competition with a
penny to �nd out which of his three
children, Hans, Franz or...
0
Maudie and Bear ORMEROD,
Jan
Maudie's world revolves around Maudie.
Bear's world also revolves around Maudie -
he is as patient and solid as a...
1
Max MARTIN, Marc Max the seagull and Bob are old friends.
Max greets Bob’s customers and is
rewarded with a chip. Bob and...
1
Max GRAHAM, Bob It's not easy being the son of �ying
superheroes.
1
Max & George BROOKE, Cori Before Max starts school, he has only one
friend, George. He only appears in
windows so Max is never lonely...
1
Max and the Won’t Go to
Bed Show
SPERRING,
Mark
‘Ladies and gentleman! Boys and girls! Roll
up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth!’
What a show it...
0
Max Meets a Monster HAWKINS,
Tracey
Max is having his �rst-ever sleepover at
grandpa's house. Snuggled into bed with
his Ted and his torch, Max is...
1
Max's Dragon Shirt WELLS,
Rosemary
Max's sister Ruby is taking him to replace
his favourite old blue pants but Max wants
a shirt with a...
0
Maya and Cat MAGERL,
Caroline
Maya sees a stray cat hungry and wet. She
feeds it and then attempts to return it to its
home....
1
Mbobo Tree MILLARD,
Glenda
From the time when Tiranamba, a little girl,
is found swinging in the branches of a
village tree, she never...
1
Me and My Dad MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ezekiel
Dad is only afraid of one thing and there's
only one person who can help him
overcome it.
1
Me Too GERAERTS,
Erika &
LAUBSCHER,
Charl
A story about �nding out about everything
that is important and what you want by
understanding what you have. This...
1
Me, Oliver Bright DE KANTZOW,
Megan
When Oliver Bright has to do a project
about his family, he �nds out how much life
has changed since...
1
Measuring DICKER, Katie Problem solve and investigate
measurements in everyday situations.
0
Meat-eating Dinosaurs BIRCH, Robin Find out about 5 meat-eating dinosaurs -
where they lived, what they ate and what
their names mean.
1
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Meerkat Choir GREENBERG,
Nicki
The Meerkat choir is looking beautiful until
lots of others ask to join too. The choir
master says no until...
0
Meet Eve in the Outback CARSLEY,
Raewyn
In this Aussie Kids series the publishers
have created a number of small novels for
younger readers that cover the...
0
Meet Katie at the Beach JOHNSON,
Rebecca
In this Aussie Kids series the publishers
have created a number of small novels for
younger readers that cover the...
0
Meet Mia by the Jetty BRIAN, Janeen
& SNELL,
Danny
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have created a number of small novels for
younger readers that cover the...
0
Meet Sam at the
Mangrove Creek
SEDEN, Paul &
MCKENNA,
Brenton
In the Aussie Kids series the publishers
have created a number of small novels for
younger readers that cover the...
0
Meet Taj at the Lighthouse BENEBA
CLARK, Maxine
&
GREENBERG,
Nikki
In this Aussie Kids series the publishers
have created a number of small novels for
younger readers that cover the...
0
Meet Zoe and Zac at the
Zoo
MURRELL,
Belinda
In this Aussie Kids series the publishers
have created a number of small novels for
younger readers that cover the...
0
Meet... Mary MacKillop MURPHY, Sally An excellent true story about Australia’s �rst
saint and a woman important to South
Australia and Australia’s history. Simply told...
0
Meet...Ned Kelly BRIAN, Janeen A Non �ction book on a well-known part
of Australia's history for sophisticated
readers in this level. The text is...
1
Meg and Mog NICOLL,
Helen
We meet Meg, the well-meaning witch,
her cat, Mog, and her owl. We also �nd
that not all Meg's spells...
0
Meg on the Moon NICOLL,
Helen
Meg and Mog are on their way to the
moon in a �ying saucer...
0
Meg up the Creek NICOLL,
Helen
Meg, Mog and Owl go out in their canoe
but they can't �nd any supper so Meg
makes a powerfull...
0
Meg's Car NICOLL,
Helen
What happens when Meg, Mog and Owl
try to go by car for a picnic.
0
Meg's New Car NICOLL,
Helen
When Meg, her cat and owl decide to go
on a picnic it is easier to take the
broomstick than...
0
Mega Aircraft GUNZI,
Christiane
With huge airbuses, supersonic jets, speedy
helicopters, this book is a thrilling
introduction to the world of mega aircraft.
1
Mega Hatch PARK, Mac Dinosaurs are running wild all over the
place! Hunter and his team must hatch
their best plan yet. But that's...
1
Mega Machines: The Most
Amazing Machines on
Earth!
UNKNOWN,
unknown
An exciting introduction to mega machines
such as massive rock saws, excavators and
superdozers
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Mega Tractors PITCHALL,
Chez &
GUNZI,
Christiane
An introduction to farm machinery,
including tractors, massive combine
harvesters and balers.
1
Mia the Meerkat LATTA, Jan Find out about Mia and her family,
including what they eat and where they
live.
1
Michael BRADMAN,
Tony
Michael was di�erent. He was always late
and scru�y. Is there no hope for him at all?
0
Midge, Mum and the
Neighbours
CUMMINGS,
Phil
The neighbours could be doing wheelies,
swinging on the monkey bars like Midge
and her Mum but they don't know...
1
Midnight Babies WILD,
Margaret
At midnight, when absolutely anything can
happen, Baby Brenda escapes through the
cat door to romp with the other
neighbourhood...
1
Midnight Mischief REGAN, Fiona Before school camp Thomas and Cooper
promise ‘no pranking’. Can they keep their
promise?
1
Midsummer Knight ROGERS,
Gregory
Bear, after masterminding a crafty escape
from a dungeon, leads his new friends into
a royal battle.
1
Mike I Don`t Like TEMPLE, Jol 'If you only read one book this year, make
sure it’s not this one...’ is how this book
starts, a...
1
Mike Mulligan and his
Steam Shovel
BURTON,
Virginia Lee
Mike Mulligan proves that, although dated,
his steam shovel is still useful.
0
Milli, Jack and the Dancing
Cat
KING, Stephen
Michael
Milli takes old throw-away things and
makes them into wiggly, wonderful, new
things. She isn't brave enough to show
people...
1
Millie Loves Ants FRENCH,
Jackie &
DEGENNARO,
Sue
There is plenty of information to be picked
up in this story about a girl observing an
echidna called Millie...
1
Millions of Cats GAG, Wanda A man goes out for one kitten but comes
back with millions of cats.
0
Milo a moving story RIDDLE, Tohby When Milo is grumpy and has an argument
with his friend and then a storm leaves him
in a tricky...
1
Milo and the Magical
Stones
PFISTER,
Marcus
Milo, the mouse, who lives on a small
mountain island, �nds a glowing, gold-foil
rock that provides both light and...
0
Milo and the Mysterious
Island
PFISTER,
Marcus
Milo and his fellow cli� mice set o� with
magical stones, that give light, in their cargo
to �nd an...
0
Minton Goes Driving and
Trucking
FIENBERG,
Anna
Find out what happens when Minton and
Turtle zoom through town, and operate a
dump truck.
1
Minton Goes Home FIENBERG,
Anna
Minton and Turtle have landed in the
coldest place on earth and found Hector,
the hottest boy who ever lived....
1
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Minton Goes Sailing and
Flying
FIENBERG,
Anna
Find out what happens when Minton and
Turtle set sail, and take to the skies.
1
Minton Goes Trucking FIENBERG,
Anna
Minton, the salamander, loves all machines
that move and he �nds just what he needs
to make them. Minton wants...
1
Minton Goes Under FIENBERG,
Anna
Minton, that very popular salamander, is on
the move again in another delightful
Picture book adventure. This time, Minton
makes...
1
Minton Goes Underwater
and Home at Last
FIENBERG,
Anna
Find out what happens when Minton and
Turtle explore the deepest ocean, and soar
above the clouds.
1
Miss Kraken GREENBERG,
Nicki
Miss Kraken is a very cranky teacher. As
soon as the class meet her, students know
it''s going to be...
1
Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink
Feather Boa
WILD,
Margaret
Last Potoroo (a rare and endangered long-
footed potoroo) is incredibly lonely, but
lacks the courage to search for others of...
1
Miss Llewellyn-Jones FORRESTAL,
Elaine
When Miss Llewellyn-Jones hung out her
washing to dry, the wind blew, the pegs
snapped and the washing �ew.............
1
Miss Llewellyn-Jones goes
to Town
FORRESTAL,
Elaine
Miss Llewellyn-Jones takes Teddy shopping
- with disastrous results. Teddy takes o� on
an adventure of his own, and it...
1
Missing Marvin DEGENNARO,
Sue
Marvin loves his job at Baggage Handlers
United and has never missed a day of
work. His work mates love...
1
Mister Bud Wears the
Cone
GOODRICH,
Carter
When Mister Bud has an itchy spot his
owner puts on ointment and a doggy cone
to stop him scratching....
1
Mister Magnolia BLAKE,
Quentin
Mr Magnolia has many, very wonderful,
rhyming things but he only has one boot.
0
Mister Whistler MAHY,
Margaret
Mister Whistler rushes to catch the train.
He is singing and dancing but
unfortunately is a little absent-minded and
he...
1
Mix it Up! TULLET, Herve Use your hand to mix up the colours. It’s
like magic. Smudge, rub, shake and have
fun! A fascinating journey...
0
Mog and the Vee Ee Tee KERR, Judith Mog gets something in her paw and has to
go to the "Vee Ee Te". She causes great
confusion in...
0
Mog On Fox Night KERR, Judith Late one night, Mog �nds foxes creating
havoc in her kitchen. How will the mess be
cleaned up? What is...
0
Mole's Sunrise WILLIS,
Jeanne
The mole, a small underground creature, is
taken above ground by the vole and his
friends, to see the sunrise.
0
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Molly and her Dad ORMEROD,
Jan
Molly's Dad lives a whole plane ride away,
so when she gets the chance to �nally
meet him, will he...
1
Molly the Pirate SEDEN, Paul &
TEECE,
Lorraine
Imaginative Molly uses the desert as her
playground as she dreams up a pirate ship
run by the chooks, walks...
1
Molly's Memory Jar SPAULDING,
Norma
Molly's father comes up with a plan to help
Molly work through her grief, following the
death of her dog,...
1
Monkey Talk SIMONS, Moya Bub Tub's family can't understand her baby
talk but the monkeys at the zoo
understand her perfectly and so do...
1
Monkey's Clever Tale FUSEK-
PETERS,
Andrew
When Ameerah Monkey wants to cross the
river, she hatches a plot to trick Crocodile
into helping her. An Afro-Caribbean...
0
Monkey's Tail RANCE, Alex &
MCGOWAN,
Shane
Howler monkey is one of the best climber
in the jungle, until one day until one day he
falls. In...
1
Monkeys CRAWFORD,
Tracey
Learn what all monkeys have in common
and how some monkeys are di�erent.
0
Monsieur Albert Rides to
Glory
SMITH, Peter A rhyming story of elderly Albert who
competes in a cycling race from Paris to
Nice and Cote d'Azure for...
1
Monster DADDO,
Andrew
A humorous story about a really lovable
monster, with a surprise at the end.
1
Monster Chef BLAND, Nick Marcel the monster loves to cook and is
hopeless as a scary monster. He �nds his
niche opening a restaurant...
1
Monster Party Children from
Rawa &
LESTER, Alison
& GODWIN,
Jane
The children from Rawa Community
School in the Pilbara of Western Australia
have worked with Alison Lester and Jane
Godwin...
0
Monster Trucks GRAHAM, Ian Includes information about stunt trucks, big
mining trucks, and the crawler-transporters
used by the space agency, NASA.
0
Monsters FIENBERG,
Anna &
GAMBLE, Kim
A special book from the creators of Tashi,
this is a story of becoming brave and the
power of true...
1
Monsters Love Colors AUSTIN, Mike Rich with fun words for younger readers.
The monsters in the story love to play and
have fun with colours.
0
Moon Dragons SHELDON,
Dyan
When a king discovers there is still ancient,
singing moon dragon high up on the
mountainside, he wants one. He...
0
Moonlight ORMEROD,
Jan
As her parents attempt to help a child fall
asleep at bedtime, they themselves
become more and more sleepy. A...
1
Moose on the Loose TULLOCH,
Scott
There are lots of pets Willy would like to
have but a moose is the best. That is a
special...
0
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More Caps for Sale SLOBODKINA,
Esphyr
Never published before, this is the sequel
to the original Caps for Sale. Once again
the mischievous monkeys are being...
0
Morris the Mole GREENBERG,
Nicki
A great rhyming story that is lots of fun, the
energetic pictures illustrate the adventures
of Morris the Mole as...
0
Morris's Disappearing Bag WELLS,
Rosemary
Moris's older siblings share each other's
noisy toys but no-one wants to play with
Moriss till he �nds a very...
0
Mother Goose
Remembers
BEATON,
Clare
Childhood favourites illustrated with hand-
sewn designs, using antique fabrics, felt,
beads, braids, lace, buttons, and bric-a-
brac. Onto each scene �oats...
0
Motorbikes OXLADE, Chris What makes them special and how are
they used?
0
Motorcycles GRAHAM, Ian Incudes information about superbikes,
motorcross bikes, quad bikes and scooters.
0
Mouse WATTS, Barrie Follow the mouse's development from
baby to adult.
0
Mouse Mansion 2: Sam &
Julia at the theatre
SCHAAPMAN,
Karina
The fascination in this book is in the
illustrations. Sam and Julia are two knitted
mice. They live in an...
0
Mouse Mansion: Sam &
Julia
SCHAAPMAN,
Karina
The short stories about two mice, Sam and
Julia in this book, are created to support
the intriguing illustrations. The...
0
Moving House HUNTER,
Rebecca
A child's response to moving house
including all the worry and excitement.
0
Mozzie and Midgie MACLEOD,
Doug
When Mozzie and Midgie meet a colourful
parrot who boasts of being the most
beautiful bird on the island, they...
0
Mr Archimedes' Bath ALLEN, Pamela Why did Mr Archimede's bath always
over�ow? Where did all the water come
from?
1
Mr Chicken all over
Australia
HOBBS, Leigh A Picture book that is thanks to children,
teachers and librarians around Australia for
the input. As a result of...
1
Mr Chicken arriva on
Roma
HOBBS, Leigh Lucky Mr Chicken visits Rome and once
again has wonderful experiences, riding a
vespa, eating tagliatelle and making new
friends.
1
Mr Chicken Goes to Paris HOBBS, Leigh Mr Chicken spends a day in Paris, visiting
well-known tourist attractions, unaware
that his enormous top-hatted self is one
of...
1
Mr Chicken Lands on
London
HOBBS, Leigh Mr Chicken travels to his favourite city
London, and takes in all the sights with a
few more privileges than...
1
Mr Darcy FIELD, Alex Mr Darcy is a gentle aristocratic duck who
lives on the edge of Pemberley Park. Lizzy
lives in an ordinary...
0
Mr Darcy and the
Christmas Puddding
FIELD, Alex The story centres around a particular duck
named Mr Darcy who sets about making
the annual Christmas pudding. The event...
0
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Grow
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Mr Eight EASTAUGH,
Sharyn
Mr Eight is a giant octopus, and he's just
the sort of pet Henry has always wanted!
1
Mr Gumpy's Motor Car BURNINGHA
M, John
Mr Gumpy takes all his animal friends for a
drive. The car gets stuck and no-one wants
to get out...
0
Mr Gumpy's Outing BURNINGHA
M, John
Mr. Gumpy's boat becomes a miniature ark
when he takes two children and various
domestic animals for a ride.
0
Mr McGee ALLEN, Pamela Mr McGee is surprised when he blows up
like a balloon.
1
Mr McGee and the Big
Bag of Bread
ALLEN, Pamela The notice board says "Do not feed the
animals", but Mr McGee had a big bag of
bread. He sets...
1
Mr McGee and the Biting
Flea
ALLEN, Pamela Mr McGee is at the seashore. Along comes
a jumping biting �ea.
1
Mr McGee and the
Blackberry Jam
ALLEN, Pamela Mr McGee has an adventure with cows
and a bull when he goes blackberrying
1
Mr McGee and the
Perfect Nest
ALLEN, Pamela Will lazy bird �nd the perfect nest? 1
Mr McGee Goes to Sea ALLEN, Pamela Mr McGee has an adventure under the
sea.
1
Mr Moo WILD,
Margaret
Mr Moo is looking for a special friend. 1
Mr Nick's Knitting WILD,
Margaret
Mr Nick and Mrs Jolley travel to work by
train together every day and do their
knitting. When Mrs Jolly...
1
Mr Pegg's Post TOPOUZOGL
OU, Elena
We can communicate in many ways but a
letter is still special. Anna lives in a
lighthouse with her mum...
0
Mr Pusskins LLOYD, Sam Mr Pusskins doeasn't want to play mouse
games, he doesn't want snuggles and he
doesn't want cosy bedtime stories. He...
0
Mr Rabbit and the Lovely
Present
ZOLOTOW,
Charlotte
A little girl doesn't know what to give her
mother for her birthday, but Mr Rabbit
helps her with ideas...
0
Mr. Darcy the Dancing
Duck
FIELD, Alex &
CARNAVAS,
Peter
Mr. Darcy simply cannot dance. Can Lizzy
convince him to take a turn around the
maypole?
1
Mrs Armitage and the Big
Wave
BLAKE,
Quentin
Mrs Armitage and her dog, Breakspear,
make a welcome return in this rollicking
Picture book about a unique sur�ng
experience....
0
Mrs Honey's Dream ADAMS, Pam One of a series of humorous tales about
the misfortunes of Mrs Honey, the lovable
grandmother, and her cat. A...
0
Mrs Honey's Hat ADAMS, Pam The lovable grandmother, Mrs Honey, has
a beautiful hat which attracts small
creatures. During the course of a week,
Mrs...
0
Mrs Honey's Holiday ADAMS, Pam Mrs Honey, the lovable grandmother, goes
on an hilarious, overseas holiday.
0
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Nibbles
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Mr
McGee
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Mr
McGee
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McGee
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McGee
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McGee
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McGee
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Red Fox
Classics
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Maschler
Book
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Reading
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Mrs Honey's Tree ADAMS, Pam One of a series of humorous tales about
the lovable grandmother, Mrs Honey.
Here, she is faced with a real...
0
Mrs Mu�y's Monster DYER, Sarah Mrs Mu�y lives by herself in a house on
top of a hill. She has always been a bit
strange,...
0
Mrs Wiggins' Wartymelons MILLARD,
Glenda
Down Korweinguboora way nearly all the
people are potato farmers including Mrs
Wiggins. One day, Mrs Wiggins and her
goat...
1
Mrs Wilkinson's Chooks PEGUERO,
Leone
Mrs Wilkinson is blissfully happy with her
four chooks, Charlotte, Maureen, Violet and
Shirley. She doesn't realise that other
people...
0
Ms Johnstone to the
Rescue
KING, Karla The other teachers are not very helpful,
but Ms Johnstone saves the day when a
dog �ght threatens the playground.
0
Mucky Duck GRINDLEY,
Sally
Oliver's duck likes doing everything
including painting, cooking, football and
gardening. But there's one other special
thing about Oilvier's Duck....
1
Mud, Grass and Ice
Homes
GALLAGHER,
Debbie
Five di�erent types of homes are
presented, built from mud, grass or ice.
1
Muddled-up Farm DUMBLETON,
Mike
Muddled-up Farm is a very special place,
full of surprises.
1
Mum Goes to Work GLEESON,
Libby
What happens when mothers drop o�
their children at day-care? Both mother
and child have wonderful experiences, but
what do...
1
Mummies are Amazing HOY, Catriona A humorous look at some of the amazing
things that mummies do for their families.
1
Mummy Carry Me Please! CABRERA,
Jane
Read and see how some animals, such as a
penguin and a monkey carry their baby.
0
Mummy Do you Love Me? WILLIS,
Jeanne
Mummy reassures Little Chick that no
matter what he does she still loves him.
0
Murgatroyd's Garden ZAVOS, Judy Murgatroyd was happy when his parents
�nally gave up trying to wash his hair... until
a magni�cent garden begins to...
0
Music EASTERLING,
Lisa
A simple introduction to the di�erent types
of music played around the world and why
music is important.
0
Music Makers COSTAIN,
Meredith
After a music show at school Olivia and her
friends have lots of ideas about making
music but somebody keeps...
0
Mutt Dog! KING, Stephen
Michael
Mutt Dog, a scru�y dog, is brave, fast and
smart, but he's all alone. No-one feeds him,
no-one wants him...
1
My (Almost) Perfect Puppy COSTAIN,
Meredith
Bob the dog is almost perfect but when he
chews Dad’s slippers and steals food Olivia
has to �nd a...
0
Humour R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
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Animals ,
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Around
the World
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Family &
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Non �ction Our
Global
Communi
ty
R to 2
Diaries , Schools Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals , Diaries Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
R to 2
My Amazing Poo Plant SIMONS, Moya Can Emma really grow a poo plant from a
bird's dropping? Could it really be a great
pet?
1
My Book of Jokes DAVIES,
Bronwen
Many old favourites or versions of old
favourites but with bright stylish illustrations.
Many younger readers will be able to...
1
My Cake GORE, Sheila Young children are introduced to some
basic scienti�c principles in a Picture book
format. The process of baking a cake...
0
My Cat Likes to Hide in
Boxes
SUTTON, Eve All the exotic cats from around the world
might like to do exciting things but this cat,
the plain ordinary...
0
My Cat Maisie ALLEN, Pamela A stray cat befriends Andrew but doesn't
want to play....
1
My Country KWAYMULLIN
A, Ezekiel &
MORGAN,
Sally
Best-selling author and internationally
renowned painter Sally Morgan teams up
with Ezekiel Kwaymullina for a Picture book
celebrating country. A...
1
My Dad BROWNE,
Anthony
Dad makes him laugh but that's not all that's
great about his Dad.
0
My Dad and Me COX, Tania For the youngest readers in this level, a
simple warm book about all the things that
make a dad happy
1
My Dad is a Bear CONNELLY,
Nicola
Dads are so easy to compare to big cuddly
bears when you are little. A book to make
us feel...
1
My Dad is a Robot COSGROVE,
Matt
It’s fun having a robot for a dad that is a
robot. He can do some great things. For
an...
1
My Dad Thinks He's Funny GERMEIN,
Katrina
My dad thinks he's funny. But he's not. 1
My Daddy is a Pretzel:
Yoga for Parents and Kids
BAPTISTE,
Baron
9 child friendly poses that are fun to
practise are linked with a story and simple,
illustrated instructions.
0
My Dog Dash GREENBERG,
Nicki
Dash does not behave at puppy school,
does not obey and is not easy to take for a
walk. That’s...
0
My Dog Socks OSBORNE,
Robyn
The repetitive text, rich language and use
of wonderful words make this story a great
read. The action packed splashy...
0
My Father the Dog BLUEMLE,
Elizabeth
Is his father a human or is he really a dog? 0
My First Animalia BASE, Graeme Celebrates the magic of Animalia in a
playful introductory format for the very
young, specially created by Graeme Base.
So...
1
My First Book of Bugs and
Spiders
PHILLIPS, Dee Includes information about bugs and spider
body parts, life cycles, habitats and amazing
skills that help them survive.
0
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My First
Book of
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My First Day at School HUNTER,
Rebecca
This British series addresses topical issues
for young learners and the importance of
being positive about change.
0
My First Pet HUNTER,
Rebecca
A child experiences all the joy and
apprehension of being responsible for
their �rst pet.
0
My Friend Bear ALBOROUGH,
Jez
Eddy's feeling sad and so is the bear. They
both wish that they had a friend to talk to.
All...
0
My Friend Ernest ALLEN, Emma When Oscar’s mum drops him o� at his
new school he is scared however the
playground becomes an adventure with...
1
My Friend Fred WATTS,
Frances
Fred is the friend of the storyteller. Fred
does all the things that a Sausage Dog
might do. The storyteller...
0
My Goose Betsy BRAUN, Trudi Learn about geese as you read about the
Author's goose.
0
My Gran's Di�erent LAWSON, Sue Charlie's gran is di�erent as she has lost
her memory.
1
My Grandad Marches on
Anzac Day
HOY, Catriona A simple moving look at Anzac Day through
the eyes of a little girl.
1
My Grandma Lived in
Gooligulch
BASE, Graeme Grandma's adventures romp along in
rollicking verse with bright illustrations of
Australian animals, especially birds.
1
My Granny Went to
Market - A Round-the-
World Counting Rhyme
BLACKSTONE,
Stella
Fly away with granny and count with her
from one to ten as she spins around the
world on an...
0
My Happy Life LAGERCRANT
Z, Rose
A wonderful chapter book for young
readers. Dani has been waiting all her life
to start school. She is so...
0
My Hen is Dancing WALLACE,
Karen
Hens really do dance. They preen their
feathers too, lay beautiful eggs and
sunbathe when its warm. Come into the...
0
My Home Broome RICHARDSON,
Tamzyne
A charming rendering of what kids like
about their home town, Broome. The book
is �lled with double pages of...
1
My Home in Kakadu CHRISTOPHE
RSEN, Jane
Tarrah reveals Kakadu's beauty and
changing seasons.
1
My Jumper PRESSLING,
Robert
This book examines the properties of wool,
where it comes from and how it is knitted
into di�erent patterns.
0
My Little Red Car DEMAREST,
Chris L.
Imagine where he will go in his Red Car
when he grows up.
0
My Mum BROWNE,
Anthony
Mum could be a dancer, an astronaut, a
�lm star or even a big boss, but she's MY
mum!
0
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My Mum and Dad Make
Me Laugh
SHARRATT,
Nick
My mum loves spots, spotty clothes, spotty
wallpaper, spotty games like dominoes. My
dad loves stripes, stripy suits and stripy...
0
My Mum Tarzan SHANAHAN,
Lisa
Mum is a princess, an astronaut, Tarzan.
Her family loves her fantastic imagination.
Some people say that she will never...
1
My Mum's Special Secret MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
An absolutely delightful rhythmical story of
the love between a baby bird and its
mother is told with bright gouache...
1
My Naughty Magpie NILSSON,
Eleanor
Its no fun lying in hospital with a broken leg
and Hannah is bored. Then her Grandpa
tells her about...
1
My New Best Friend COSTAIN,
Meredith
Olivia has started the very �rst page of her
special private book introducing her family,
pets and friends. Her best...
0
My New Room STICKLEY, Lisa When Edith shifts into her new room there
is a place for all her toys. Together they
settle in and...
0
My Painted House, My
Friendly Chicken and Me
ANGELOU,
Maya
Meet Thandi in her village among the
Ndebelle people in South Africa.
0
My Shadow GORE, Sheila Topics in this book of basic science are
familiar to young children. Full page
photographs and simple text are used...
0
My Sister, Olive RUSSELL, Paula She loves her sister, Olive, and wishes that
she was as clever as her.
1
My story = Ngaginybe
jarragbe
PURDIE,
Shirley
CBCA Shortlist 2021. This is the life story of
world-famous Gija artist and Kimberley
Elder, Shirley Purdie. (Publisher)
1
My Teeth SNELL, Danny A book full of information about teeth,
including random facts about all sorts of
teeth and the importance of teeth...
1
My Uncle's Donkey RIDDLE, Tohby A humorous and entertaining Picture book
about a pet donkey who is allowed in the
house and what he gets...
1
My Very First Mother
Goose
OPIE, Iona A Picture book for children who are
learning to read. A collection of quirky, sly,
sweet, gentle, rollicking and silly...
0
My Wobbly Tooth Must
Not Ever Fall Out
CHILD, Lauren Lola gets her �rst wobbly tooth and
decides she never wants it to fall out. Will
she change her mind?
0
Naked Mole Rat Gets
Dressed
WILLEMS, Mo Naked Mole Rats do not wear clothes,
excepting Wilbur, who likes to dress up.
0
Nancy Clancy Star of the
Stage and Screen
O'CONNOR,
Jane
Nancy Clancy makes it to centre stage at
the school play. Nancy's performance is
captured on video and gets posted...
1
Nanna's Button Tin WOLFER,
Dianne &
POTTER,
Heather
Nanna’s button tin is special, Each button is
a reminder of a special time or occasion. As
the small girl...
1
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Scribbles
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R to 2
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R to 2
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R to 2
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Together
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R to 2
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Family &
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Picture book
R to 2
Nannie Loves DUNSTAN,
Kylie
A lovely story about families and life on a
farm. The illustrations are very appealing
with collage, gouache and pencil....
1
Natemba LODGE,
Annette
Natemba's world is turned upside down on
the day that she loses her mother.
1
Nature Kids 123 of
Australian Wildlife
PARISH, Steve Count up to 20 and learn about some
Australian animals.
1
Nellie Belle FOX, Mem Nellie Belle is a cute pup who has fun
everywhere. A repetitive text for the very
young or those starting...
1
New shoes BRUCE, Lisa Buying new shoes can be fun but it can
also be overwhelming. Adults can explore
relationships through a common
experience...
0
Newspaper Hats CUMMINGS,
Phil
When Georgie visits Grandpa in the
nursing home she asks if Grandpa will
remember her today. Grandpa
remembers things from...
1
Nice Walk in the Jungle BODSWORTH,
Nan
Miss Jellaby takes her class on a nice
nature walk through a most extraordinary
jungle, but she does not realise...
1
Night Noises FOX, Mem Lily Laceby is nearly 90. She lives in a quiet
spot in the country with her dog, Butch
Aggie. As...
1
Night Walk BINKS, Alison A beautifully illustrated book in soft pastel
and wash, the story is also interesting. A
walk in the night on...
1
Night Watch CUMMINGS,
Phil
The gira�e, hippo and baboon are happily
living on the African plains when one day,
they are alerted by gira�e...
1
Night-time SMITH, Alastair Lift the �aps to see what some animals do
while you are asleep.
0
Night-Time Tale BROWN, Ruth Nothing is what it seems in this intriguing
fusion of Fairy tales.
0
Nighty Night WILD,
Margaret
An animal story and bedtime tale with
gloriously witty, vivid illustrations.
1
Niko Draws A Feeling RACZKA, Bob Niko loves to draw pictures. Everywhere
he goes he carries a box of pencils and a
pad. However people don’t...
0
Nits! BLAKE,
Stephanie
Those pesky nits! When Lou gets nits it
sorts out who really is her friend. Simon
tells her that he...
0
No Bears MCKINLAY,
Meg
Ruby is in charge of this book. And she'll tell
you something right now. There are NO
BEARS in it....
1
Family &
Relationships ,
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Content ,
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Animals ,
Non �ction
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Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
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Relationships
R to 2
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Relationships ,
Picture book ,
STEM ,
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ronment
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Relationships ,
Picture book ,
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ronment
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Picture book
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Flap
Learners
R to 2
Adventure ,
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R to 2
Animals R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Humour R to 2
Humour R to 2
No Cat - and That's That! DAWE, Bruce Sam wants a cat but her father very �rmly
says, 'No!'. Then on a wet night Sam
rescues a kitten...
1
No Kind of Superman PARKER,
Danny
Dad doesn't always get the small things
right! But then it's not always the small
things that matter. When it...
1
No More Kisses! WILD,
Margaret
Baby has had enough of cuddles and
kisses, so he runs o� around the garden,
with his friends in pursuit.
1
No Place like Home GHOSH,
Ronojoy
Polar bear George lives in the city but is
very homesick and this has made him
grumpy. He sets out...
1
No Place Like Home THOMPSON,
Colin
Big Jim, the old horse, knows that the best
thing about going away is going home
again. Every summer, Big...
1
No Room for a Mouse MEWBURN,
Kyle
Christopher's mum was too busy to notice
that he invited extraordinary people to live
in their house.
0
No Roses for Harry ZION, Gene Everyone loves the coat grandma knitted
with roses on it for Harry, everyone that is
except Harry, who can't bear...
0
No! Never! : A Cautionary
Tale
HATHORN,
Libby &
HATHORN-
JARMAN, Lisa
& PEARCE,
Mel
2021 CBCA Shortlist. A cautionary tale
about a little girl who drives her parents up
the wall when she starts...
1
Noah's Garden JOHNSON,
Mo
Noah plays with his Grandma and Grandpa,
in his magical garden at the hospital,
wishing that his sister was well...
1
Nog and the Land of
Noses
WHATLEY,
Bruce
Nog didn't know he had a nose for trouble,
until trouble came to the Land of Noses!
1
Noises at Night GLASS, Beth
Raisner
When a little boy tries to fall asleep, he is
kept awake by all the late night noises
around his...
1
Noisy Nora WELLS,
Rosemary
Noisy Nora has trouble being the middle
mouse-child. No one in the family has time
for Nora so she does...
0
Nomax! HORSFALL,
Shannon
Told by this dog who is such a cute
character, the story is based on the
everyday life of Max...
1
Noni the Pony LESTER, Alison Noni is the nicest pony any little child could
ever hope to meet. She's friendly and
funny with a tail...
1
Noni the Pony Goes to
the Beach
LESTER, Alison Sure to be another family favourite, in this
rhyming story Noni and her friends have
fun at the beach. Great...
1
Noni the Pony Rescues a
Joey
LESTER, Alison Another adventure with Noni the Pony
who lives near the sea. She's friendly and
frisky and loves running free. The...
1
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
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Nonsense Nursery
Rhymes
EDWARDS,
Richard
A quirky mix of traditional and modern
rhymes, arranged in alphabetical order in
Picture book format. Rhymes are also
organised...
0
Noodle Bear GRAVAS, Mark Bear is obsessed with noodles. He has
spent the whole winter eating noodles
instead of sleeping. He has watched a...
1
Nop MAGERL,
Caroline
Nop is an abandoned bear who lives in a
Dumporeum. All the others work every
night mending, threading, beading and...
1
Norton and the Bear EVANS,
Gabriel
CBCA Shortlist 2021. Is imitation the
sincerest form of �attery? Or is it just
annoying? Whether you're more like
Norton...
1
Not a Nibble HONEY,
Elizabeth
Susie and her family go to the beach for a
holiday. Susie wants to catch a �sh but she
isn't...
1
Not Cute. BUNTING,
Philip
CBCA Shortlist 2021. Quokka did not like
being cute. Not one bit. The romping,
stomping, chomping tale of one
stubbornly...
1
Not Last Night but the
Night Before
McNAUGHTO
N, Colin
When a little boy's �ends (nursery rhyme
characters) come knocking at the door,
they knock him �at when he lets...
0
Not Like Georgie HATCHER,
Scott
There's only one thing better than having a
good friend, and that's having a best friend
- just like Georgie....
1
Not Now Bernard MCKEE, David Bernard's parents are so busy and pay so
little attention to him that they don't even
realize when a monster...
0
Now and Then LEVINGS,
Fiona
A little wooden house in the town has
been there for a while. Now, it's Jem's
home. Then, it was...
1
Now What? : a Math Tale HARRIS, Robie
H &
CHATTERTON
, Chris
A cute little puppy loves to build with
di�erent shaped blocks. Build, question,
count, question, compare, estimate,
experiment, predict and...
1
Nyaa Kumpini UNKNOWN,
unknown
What's hiding in here? Many creatures of
the bush. Pitjantjatjara language with
English translation. CD ROM activities.
0
Ocean Lullaby ODGERS, Sally
Farrell &
STEWART, Lisa
A simple rhyming lullaby ‘Ocean babies in
the deep, waves are rocking them to
sleep’. Illustrations are appealing and in...
1
Oceans ROYSTON,
Angela
How are oceans and seas formed, how do
we use them and how can we protect
them?
0
Oi! Get O� our Train BURNINGHA
M, John
A tale of a little boy speeding through the
night on his dream-train to far o� lands
where endangered animals...
0
Oinkabella EDWARDS,
Hazel
Oinkabella needs to be fed lots of food. 1
Old Bun and Burglar RODDA, Emily Is Old Bun going to accept the o�er of
help form three strong mice?
1
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Street
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Old Macdonald Had a
Farm
CHAPMAN,
Jean
Sing along with this popular nursery song. 0
Old Magic BAILLIE, Allan A Chinese Australian boy learns through his
old grandfather's frustration to understand
the place of his own culture in his...
1
Old Pig WILD,
Margaret
A softly illustrated book which deals with
aging and death. After a life-time of sharing
how to do things, Grandmother...
1
Old Tom HOBBS, Leigh One day, Angela, who lives alone, �nds an
unusual bundle on her front step. Old Tom
has arrived and in...
1
Old Tom at the Beach HOBBS, Leigh Old Tom has never been to the beach
before and is eager to see the sights. Even
he cannot foresee...
1
Old Tom Goes to Mars HOBBS, Leigh More adventures with Angela and her
naughty cat, Tom, as he plots on taking his
spaceship to Mars.
1
Old Tom, Man of Mystery HOBBS, Leigh Join Angela and Old Tom on a wild chase
through the dark streets, with Angela
determined to unmask the Man...
1
Old Tom's Big Book of
Beauty
HOBBS, Leigh Angela Throgmorton adores Old Tom, but
that doesn't mean there isn't room for
improvement.
1
Old Tom's Holiday HOBBS, Leigh Bringing up Old Tom is hard work, so
Angela is thrilled when she wins a luxury
holiday even though it...
1
Old Tucker Man AUSTIN,
Debbie
A bright, colourful Picture book telling the
story of 'Unc', who takes his waddy and kills
a sheep for his...
1
Olga the Brolga CLEMENT,
Rod
A book about Olga's adventures 1
Olive the Alien SAUNDERS,
Katie
Archie loves his little sister very much. But
he doesn't always understand Olive's
strange behaviour. Sometimes, Archie is
convinced that...
0
Oliver and George CARNAVAS,
Peter
When George the bear is busy reading
Oliver tries a lot of tricks to get his attention
and play. In...
1
Oliver and the Noisy Baby BERGMAN,
Mara
Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep was
hoping and wishing the baby would sleep.
Nothing they tried seem to do any good.
0
Oliver's Egg COSTAIN,
Meredith
Will Oliver's chook ever lay an egg? He'll
have to wait and see!
1
Oliver's Vegetables FRENCH,
Vivian
Oliver won't eat anything but chips until he
plays a game with his grandpa. Whatever
vegetable Oliver �nds in the...
0
Olivia FALCONER,
Ian
Olivia is a feisty pig with far too much
energy. Simple black and grey illustrations,
with a splash of red...
0
Olivia and the Missing Toy FALCONER,
Ian
When her best toy mysteriously disappears,
Olivia, the feisty pig, is determined to �nd
out who is responsible.
0
Poetry Read and
Share
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Olivia Saves the Circus FALCONER,
Ian
At school, Olivia tells about her holiday and
how, when she went to the circus, all the
performers were out...
0
Omar the Strongman ROGERS,
Gregory &
ROGERS,
Gregory
A book with huge appeal for it’s circus
setting and wonderful characters,
entertaining storyline and beautiful
illustrations created with graphite,...
1
On a Scary, Scary Night WICK, Walter Master the hunt as you look for objects. 0
On a Tall Tall Cli� MURRAY,
Andrew
Busby and Pu�e live in 2 little houses on
the edge of a tall, tall cli�. They can look
down,...
0
On Our Way to the Beach LAGUNA, So�e Join a family on their magical, family holiday
where every day brings a new adventure.
1
On the Beach SMITH, Alastair Lift the �aps in this book to uncover
fascinating seashore sights and �nd
beautiful �sh, tiny creatures hidden in the...
0
On the Day You Were
Born
WILD,
Margaret &
BROOKS, Ron
From two of our favourite Picture book
creators, this warm and gentle book would
be a lovely addition to a...
1
On the Farm ELLIOTT, David A collection of simple poems with beautiful
wood block prints in watercolour. The
poems are set on a traditional, story-book...
0
On the Night of the
Shooting Star
HEST, Amy &
DESMOND,
Jenni
Bunny and dog are neighbours. They have
their own places and they are ‘private’ and
‘do not disturb' until the...
0
On the Road ROY, James &
GIFFORD,
Lucinda
A �rst chapter book suitable for younger
readers. People call Simon Henry Doolan
'Chook', as he's a bit of a...
1
On the Way Home MURPHY, Jill Claire sets o� on the way home to show
her mum her bad knee. She tells her story
to lots...
1
Once There were Giants WADDELL,
Martin
Once there was a baby in the house, and
to that baby, Mum and Dad and Jill and
John and...
0
Once Upon a Small
Rhinoceros
MCKINLAY,
Meg
This lovely, small rhinoceros wants to see
the big world. The other rhinoceroses
believe the mud, grass and trees are...
1
Once Upon a Time WICK, Walter Meet Puss in Boots, Cinderella, The Three
Little Pigs and other fairy tale characters as
you use rhyming clues on...
0
One Big Happy Family THOMPSON,
Colin
When a young boy and his family move
into a new house he is not counting on all
the animals...
1
One Blue Sock BALLOU, Emily Theo Leo wore one blue sock, liked to eat
worms and would have been quite happy,
if only his two...
1
One Child CHENG,
Christopher
What can 1 child do to help our world? 1
Adventure ,
Schools
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see what
I see?
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Flap
Learners
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R to 2
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Chook
Doolan
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Can you
see what
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One Child One Seed: A
South African Counting
Book
CAVE, Kathryn Follow Nothando as she grows a pumpkin
and learn all about her. Find out what life is
like in her...
0
One Dragon's Dream PAVEY, Peter One Dragon, clutching his teddy bear,
settles into bed and embarks on a
fantastical dream in which adventures are
encountered.
1
One Gorilla: a Counting
Book
BROWNE,
Anthony
Celebrate the world of beautiful primates
as you count them in this most exceptional
Picture book.
0
One Green Island HARD,
Charlotte
A number fun game book. 0
One Hen: How One Small
Loan Made a Big
Di�erence
MILWAY, Katie
Smith
Kojo, who lived in a village in Ghanda,
asked for a loan of money to buy a hen.
He sold...
0
One Horse Waiting For
Me
MULLINS,
Patricia
Rhyming text describes di�erent groups of
horses - real, toy and imaginary - in this
counting book for horse enthusiasts....
1
One Hundred Shoes ROSS, Tony When a centipede trips over and hurts his
foot, the only thing for him to do is obtain a
set...
0
One Hungry Spider BAKER,
Jeannie
A counting book that follows a hungry
spider building a web.
1
One Leaf Rides the Wind:
Counting in a Japanese
Garden
MANNIS,
Celeste
Davidson
Follow a young girl as she discovers the
beauty and pleasure of a Japanese garden.
Also an introduction to Haiku...
0
One Less Fish TOFT, Kim
Michelle
A colourful counting book with information
about the Great Barrier Reef.
1
One Lonely Sea Horse FREYMANN,
Saxton
A lone seahorse encounters a range of sea
creatures in a search for some friends. In
the course of the...
0
One Night MATTHEWS,
Penny
In any farmyard on Christmas Eve, if you
are lucky, you can hear the animals talk.
Told from the perspective...
1
One of Those Days HEFFERNAN,
John
When Samantha wakes up and discovers it
is one of those days, her imagination
carries her away on amazing adventures.
1
One Runaway Rabbit METZENTHE
N, David &
MURPHY,
Mairead
Lulu the pet rabbit becomes curious and
ventures out from the safety of the bushy
suburban garden. Quick thinking saves...
1
One Sheep, Two Sheep: a
Book of Collective Nouns
BYERS, Patricia A fun way to learn some animal collective
nouns.
1
One Step at a Time JOLLY, Jane The focus of this beautiful story is the
relationship between a boy, Luk, and the
baby elephant, Mali. Luk and...
1
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Number
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Game
Book
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One Sunday ALLEN, Pamela A little old man and a little old woman live
in a little old cottage on the edge of the...
1
One Tiny Turtle DAVIES, Nicola For years, turtles wander the seas in search
of food, travelling thousands and thousands
of kilometres. At last they arrive...
0
One to Ten and Back
Again
SHARRATT,
Nick
Join Sue and Nick on an exciting counting
journey from one to ten and all the way
back again
0
One tree CHENG,
Christopher ;
WHATLEY,
Bruce
The beautiful illustrations remind the
reader of wood block printing as an
impassioned plea for keeping trees is
shown when...
1
One Very Tired Wombat TREML, Renee One very tired wombat settles down to
sleep just as all the birds wake for the day.
1
One Woolly Wombat TRINCA, Rod Zany Australian animals parade through this
counting book, including �ve pesky
platypuses and fourteen slick seals.
1
One World a Journey HIGGINS,
David
A journey into our natural world, reminding
us that we are connected to each other
and nature.
0
One-Shoe's Wishes RODDA, Emily One-Shoe �nds a blue bottle and is
amazed at what happens next.
1
Ordinary Albert ANTLE, Nancy After deciding that it would be nice to have
something happen to him, Albert packs a
bag and sets out...
1
Oscar's Half Birthday GRAHAM, Bob Mum, Dad and Millie can't wait for Oscar's
�rst whole birthday, so the day that he is 6
months old...
1
Otto's Backwards Day CAMMUSO,
Frank
Follow Otto on his journey through
Backwards Day, where the world is full of
palindromes - words that are spelled...
0
Our Animals UNKNOWN,
unknown
Find out how people around the world
keep animals for pets, food and clothing
and to carry loads.\n
0
Our Baby WILD,
Margaret
There are babies with milky mouths, little
ears and snotty noses and bald heads, just
like Grandpa's. They enjoy life...
1
Our Brains GUILLAIN,
Charlotte
An introductory look at what your brain
helps you to do.
0
Our Daft Dog Danny ALLEN, Pamela In the winter, the two boys love to visit
Uncle Peter and his dog, Millie, at the
beach, but the...
1
Our Excursion WALKER, Kate Class 2M are taken on an excursion by
their long-su�ering, but cheerful teacher,
Ms Mobbs. Among other things, they �nd...
1
Our Grandparents: a
Global Album
AJMERA, Maya Vibrant photographs show grandparents
around the world caring, playing, sharing
and learning together with their grand-
children. A Global Fund for...
0
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Relationships ,
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ronment
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Science , STEM
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Storybook
s
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ronment
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Street
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Around
the World
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Our
Bodies
R to 2
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R to 2
Our Granny WILD,
Margaret
This granny has a "wobbly bottom",
marches at demonstrations and is full of
kisses for the grandchildren with whom
she...
1
Our Hearts GUILLAIN,
Charlotte
Find out about your heart. 0
Our Island By the Children
of Gununa
LESTER, Alison In collaboration between the children in
the main township of Gununa on
Mornington Island and much loved Picture
book creators...
1
Our Last Trip to Market CLARKE, Lorin A trip to the market with these children
soon becomes the last for all the reasons
seen in the amusing...
0
Our New Baby DEVENY,
Catherine
Five year old Dominic explains to other kids
about pregnancy, labour and birth and
what fun it is to have...
1
Our School Fete PFANNER,
Louise
It's 3 weeks to the school fete. Everyone is
very busy. Charley's class is organizing the
Haunted House. Mum's making...
1
Our Village in the Sky BRIAN, Janeen The story of everyday life in a remote
village in the Himalayan and the children
there, the part they have...
1
Out GEORGE,
Angela May
A sophisticated topic for this level but dealt
with sensitively and appropriately. A book
to be shared with children to...
1
Out of the Egg MATTHEWS,
Tina
The tale of the Little Red Hen with a
surprising di�erence
0
ow the Sun got to Coco's
House
GRAHAM, Bob A story about the sun rising and waking the
whole world as it passes overhead- from
the polar bears in...
1
Owl PIGNATARO,
Anna
Although not strictly a fairy tale, the
whimsical illustrations and setting with a tale
of leaving the cottage in the...
0
Owl at School NICOLL,
Helen
Meg sends owl to school for the �rst time
and he has some very unusual lessons.
0
Owl Babies WADDELL,
Martin
The story of three baby owls who wake up
one night in their hole in the tree to �nd
that...
0
Paddington at St Paul’s BOND,
Michael &
ALLEY, R. W.
Some children in this level will be able to
read this Picture book format of
Paddington independently. This story will...
0
Paddington at the Zoo BOND,
Michael
Some children in this level will be able to
read this version of Paddington
independently with the clear text and...
0
Panda STAR, Fleur Find out how the tiny cub grows into a
giant Panda. Features Jing Jing, mascot of
the Beijing Olympics.
0
Papa Sky JOLLY, Jane &
HEINRICH,
Sally
Papa Sky is a legend-type character who
lives where earth meets sky. He likes to
send pu�s of clouds in...
1
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
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Our
Bodies
R to 2
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Content ,
Picture book
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Relationships ,
Picture book
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Picture book
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Picture book
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R to 2
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Picture book
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Picture book
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Picture book
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R to 2
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Picture book
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Papa, Do You Love Me? JOOSE,
Barbara M
A tender story that reassuringly shows a
father's love is everlasting and
unconditional. The story is set in Africa
amidst...
0
Papa, Please Get the
Moon For Me
CARLE, Eric A little girl, Monica, sees the moon from
her bedroom window and wants to play
with it. Her father sets...
0
Paper WALKER, Kate Find out how paper is recycled and how
we can reuse it and reduce paper use.
1
Paper Lanterns CZERNECKI,
Stefan
With the Chinese Lantern Festival close at
hand Old Chen, the master paper lantern
maker, must �nd an apprentice to...
0
Parachute PARKER,
Danny &
OTTLEY, Matt
A parachute... you never know when you'll
need one. Toby was braver when he had
his parachute, but the real...
1
Paraphernalia's Present LAWRENSON,
Diana
No-one came to visit Dottie except her
hen Paraphernalia. One day, Dottie has an
accident and things change.
1
Parsley Rabbit's Book
About Books
WATTS,
Frances
Find out more about the purpose of books.
For example, books tell wonderful stories
and provide information.
1
Party Time! BRIAN, Janeen Mia's party at the fairy shop doesn't go as
expected.
1
Passing On DUMBLETON,
Mike
A boy shares a very special bond with his
grandma. The book shows how though
people pass on, you can...
1
Pat the Cat and Sailor Sam WILD,
Margaret
Pat, a cat, and his owner, Sam, retire from
the sea to life in a small apartment in town.
Pat...
1
Patrick Eats His Peas HAYES,
Geo�rey
Patrick is a bear who is a little bit cheeky
and he doesn't like his peas.
0
Paul Needs Specs COHEN,
Bernard
Paul's world is turning fuzzy, but luckily his
sister has a way to bring it back into focus.
Fun text,...
1
Pea Pod Lullaby MILLARD,
Glenda &
KING, Stephen
Michael
A beautiful lullaby with very attractive
watercolour and ink illustrations. It is when
we look closely and listen to the...
1
Peace At Last MURPHY, Jill Mr Bear spends the night searching for
enough peace to just get a little sleep.
1
Peanut ALSENAS, Linas Mildred is very lonely until she �nds a stray
pet which she thinks is a puppy. She names
him Peanut...
0
Pearl Barley and Charlie
Parsley
BLABEY, Aaron Pearl and Charlie are di�erent in almost
every way, so how can they be such good
friends?
1
Peas and Quiet TOZER,
Gabrielle &
DEGENNARO,
Sue
Down in the vegie patch behind the
garden gnome, live two little peas in a pod
they call home…Most of...
1
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Recycling R to 2
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Relationships
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Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy
R to 2
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Family &
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Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
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R to 2
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Peeking Ducks BELL, Krista On an adventure to �nd the mighty Li
River, in China, three little ducks have some
narrow escapes and quickly...
1
Peepo! AHLBERG,
Janet
On each page, there is a clever hole to
peep through so you can see what the
baby sees.
0
Peggy WALKER, Anna Peggy is a round black hen living in hen
suburbia. One day a gust of wind sweeps
her o� the...
1
Penguin DUNBAR, Polly What can Ben do to make Penguin speak? 0
Perfectly Percy SCHMID, Paul Percy has a problem. The thing that makes
him happiest is balloons, which is �ne
except he is a porcupine!...
0
Pete the Cat and His
Magic Sunglasses
DEAN, James Pete has the cat blues and is grumpy. He
borrows the cool, blue, magic sunglasses
from Grumpy Toad, a grump...
0
Pete the Sheep FRENCH,
Jackie
Shaun the shearer doesn't have a
sheepdog. He has Pete and Pete is no
ordinary sheep.
1
Petunia Paris's Parrot HAWORTH,
Katie &
WILLIAMSON,
Jo
Petunia Paris has everything. In fact she has
so much she doesn’t need anything else so
when her parents ask...
1
Phoebe and the Hot
Water Bottles
FURCHGOTT,
Terry
Phoebe's father doesn't live with her. Each
birthday he gives her a hot water bottle
believing that is something she...
0
Picasso the Green Tree
Frog
GRAHAM,
Amanda
Picasso can change colour. One day he falls
into a jar of jelly beans.
1
Pig in a Wig KREBS,
Chrissie
When a wig falls o� a truck and pig puts it
on he feels pretty good. Even better than
a...
1
Pig Out HUTCHINSON
, Sascha
Each day of the week, the piglets eat their
vegetables, fruit and porridge, but on
Sunday they have a treat.
1
Pig Tale OXENBURY,
Helen
When two discontented pigs �nd a
treasure chest in the orchard, they
abandon their rural paradise for what they
think...
0
Pig the Elf BLABEY, Aaron No one loves Christmas more than Pig.
And the world's greediest Pug will stay up
all night to get his...
1
Pig the Grub BLABEY, Aaron Pig is so dirty and his personal hygiene is
far from ok, he is quite frankly RANK.
Rollicking rhyming and...
1
Pig the Pug BLABEY, Aaron Pig the Pug didn't like sharing anything! He
was greedy and sel�sh and very mean to
Trevor, the sausage dog...
1
Pig the Pug Fibber BLABEY, Aaron Pig the pug is back and he is still being
mean to Trevor the very cute sausage dog!
Pig blames...
1
Adventure ,
Asian Content
R to 2
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Relationships
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Adventure ,
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Relationships ,
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R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
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Pig the Pug Winner BLABEY, Aaron Pig the Pug is sure to make us laugh again
in this story about learning to play fair,
thanks to...
1
Pig the Star BLABEY, Aaron Pig just loves attention. In fact, he's a great,
big show-o�. But when another star
appears at the photo shoot,...
1
Piggy and Dad go Fishing MARTIN, David Piggy is going �shing with Dad for the very
�rst time and he is very excited. When
Piggy begins to...
0
Piglet and Granny WILD,
Margaret
Piglet loves her granny and has been
waiting all day for her to visit. What is taking
her so long?
1
Piglet and Mama WILD,
Margaret
Piglet has lost her Mama. Everyone wants
to help but Piglet won't be consoled until
she �nds her Mama.
1
Piglet and Papa WILD,
Margaret
Horse, Sheep, Donkey, Duck and Dog all
tell Piglet that they love her but someone
loves her a million times...
1
Pigs Don't Fly FRENCH,
Jackie
Pigs don't �y but they love to wallow in
mud. Flip the �ap to �nd out all the things
that...
1
Pilgrim OLIVER, Jo A boy goes to sea for the �rst time with his
dad in "Pilgrim" the boat built by his great-
grandfather.
0
Ping-Ping the Panda LATTA, Jan Find out where Ping-Ping and his family
live, how they spend their day and what
they eat.
1
Pink HOLMES,
Janet A. &
BENTLEY,
Jonathan
Lily loves all things pink - her boots, her
bicycle, the food she eats - but she has no
one...
0
Pink Paw's Painting RODDA, Emily Pink-Paw is asked to create a painting. Can
she do it?
1
Pinky and Peet: The Little
Aussie Bush Lizards
HAWTHORN-
JACKSON,
Dawn &
FINLAYSON,
Jan
Particularly relevant to South Australia the
book provides information about the
Pygmy Bluetongue Lizard in a story format.
This lizard...
1
Pip and Pim HEGARTY,
Aunty Ruth
A great story to learn about nocturnal
animals of the Australian bush. Pip and Pim
are ringtail possums who go...
1
Pip Finds a Home TOPOUZOGL
OU, Elena
A beautifully illustrated book about a
penguin who discovers where he belongs
and who he is. There are many types...
1
Pippa POWELL,
Dimity &
PLANT,
Andrew
Pippa loves to explore ….to go out on a
limb, to exercise her wings. As a young
pigeon she is...
1
Pippa's Perfect Ponytail NICKERSON,
Julie
Pippa has a perfect birthday cake and a
perfect dress for her birthday party. All she
needs is to have...
1
Family &
Relationships ,
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Picture book
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Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
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Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
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True to
Life Books
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Family &
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Squeak
Street
R to 2
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Picture book
R to 2
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Content ,
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
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ronment ,
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Picture book ,
Animals
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas BLABEY, Aaron A great story for reading aloud or
independently. Lots to laugh about with
these freshwater �sh which live in South...
1
Pizza Kittens VOAKE,
Charlotte
Lucy, Joe & Bert like eating pizza, but Mum
& Dad want them to have a healthy meal as
a...
0
Planets and their Moons FARNDON,
John
Learn about our awesome Solar System,
the Planets & the amazing moons that
circle some of them, as well as...
0
Plants CLAYBOURNE,
Anna
Introduces readers to some of the
weirdest and wildest animals and plants in
the world.
0
Platypus WHITING, Sue The story of how a platypus lives along the
creek bed is gloriously illustrated and
augmented with facts about these...
0
Playmates TANNER, Jane Ben and Teddy were best friends. One day
something happened.
1
Plum Pudding: Stories,
Rhymes and Fun for the
Very Young
MAYO,
Margaret
A jolly book full of new poems, old
favourites and little stories especially
chosen to share with the very young.
0
Pobblebonks FLEMING,
Garry
Pobblebonks are frogs who help the
reader �nd out about nocturnal animals.
1
Pocket Dogs WILD,
Margaret
Bi� and Bu� are very tiny dogs who �t
snugly into Mr Pocket's coat pockets.
1
Pog LEE, Lyn In this engaging twist to the perennial story
of a child about to start school, but still
scared of monsters,...
1
Polar Bear KENNETT,
David
How many eggs can a Polar Bear eat?
How far can a Polar Bear swim? This book
will tell you.
1
Polar Bear, Polar Bear,
What do you Hear?
MARTIN, Bill This book features a number of
endangered animals such as the Panda
Bear and the Red Wolf. All are watched...
0
Police PELUSEY,
Michael
Read about the day to day activities of the
Police and how they keep people and
places safe
1
Pom Pom: Where are
You?
PRIOR, Natalie
Jane &
ORSINI, Cheryl
Pom Pom the dog lives in a tall building in
Paris, but one day he takes an opportunity
to see...
1
Poo At The Zoo EASON, Sarah Even though sure to make readers laugh
and want to share, this book has lots of
facinating information. part of...
0
Pooka CHATAWAY,
Carol &
RYCROFT,
Nina
When Pooka turns up at the door the
family quickly become attached to her and
her winning ways, despite Grandad’s...
1
Humour ,
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ronment
R to 2
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Relationships ,
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Humour ,
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Science , STEM
Awesome
Space
R to 2
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Science , STEM
Weird
Wildlife
R to 2
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Storybook
s
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Relationships
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Books
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Science ,
STEM ,
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ronment
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Family &
Relationships
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Wildlife
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ronment
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Poor Fish GODWIN,
Jane
One of Patrick's gold�sh becomes sick and
dies. Patrick's little brother, Brendan, is
fascinated as he watches Dad scoop Fishy...
1
Pop-up Fox BRIAN, Janeen Aussie Nibble Series: David loves to make
dressing-up clothes based on his pop-up
books
1
Poppy Cat ACTON, Sara Poppy Cat is a copy cat. She likes to do
everything I do.... but sometimes, Poppy
Cat is mischievous.
1
Poppy Wash BROWN, Kerry Poppy has the best job in the world -
every day she washes all kinds of dragons
at her Dragon...
1
Poppy's Gift KUCHLING,
Guundie
Oswin, a common cricket, proves to be the
vain and beautiful Poppy's only loyal friend.
1
Porkchop and Mouse ROBERTON,
Fiona
Porkchop loves cat naps and eating
doughnuts. So when she wakes to �nd
mouse in her house nibbling on her...
1
Possum MANTHORPE,
Helen
Young Helen lives near a wildlife park and
takes an interest in the animals' activities.
When she �nds a tiny...
1
Possum and Wattle: My
Big Book of Australian
Words
BANCROFT,
Bronwyn
A picture dictionary of over 100 words
from Australia's amazing landscape.
Includes a glossary of most of the words
used...
1
Possum Magic FOX, Mem Hush is invisible! How can Grandma Poss
reverse the spell? The two possums set out
on an adventure round Australia...
1
Potato Music BOOTH,
Christina
Despite su�ering hardship caused by war, a
family's love of music and for each other
gives them hope.
1
Prank Alert REGAN, Fiona Another book about double trouble from
the mischievous twins as they get up to
their pranks, but has this prank...
1
Precious Little HUNT, Julie Precious Little is a thrilling story about �ying
high, diving deep and daring to take a
chance.
1
Press Here TULLET, Herve The single touch of a �nger sparks a
whimsical dance of colour and motion in
this joyful celebration of the...
0
Prince Cinders COLE, Babette All poor Prince Cinders ever got up to was
cleaning and tidying after his 3 big hairy
brothers. One night...
0
Prudence Wants a Pet DALY,
Cathleen
Prudence wants a pet, desperately. Will she
ever �nd the perfect pet?
0
Pudding and Chips MATTHEWS,
Penny
Pudding the goose is the noisiest animal on
Annie's farm. But, what can they do about
the fox?
1
Puddle Hunters MURRAY, Kirsty
& BLAIR, Karen
A story for younger readers in this level,
which illustrates the simple pleasures of
playing in the puddles. Soft attractive...
1
Pu�n Peter HORACEK,
Petr
What happens when Peter's best friend
Paul goes missing? He goes to �nd him, of
course!
0
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Pu�n the Architect ANDREWS,
Kimberly
Pu�n is an architect who draws plans for
lots of di�erent homes. Pu�n creates
clients perfect homes, custom-made and
clever....
1
Pu�ing WILD,
Margaret
For a little pu�n, life outside the warm, safe
burrow can be very scary.
1
Puggle HOY, Catriona Follow the development of Puggle from an
orphaned baby echidna until he is
returned to the wild.
1
Pugs Don't Wear Pyjamas WORTHINGT
ON, Michelle
&
JOHANSSON,
Cecilia
Tom has a stay with his Aunt Roz and meets
the new friend she has for him to play
with....
1
Pumpkin Soup COOPER,
Helen
Cat, Duck and Squirrel live in an old white
cabin, with a pumpkin patch in the garden.
Every day Cat...
0
Punk Farm KROSOCZKA,
Jarrett J.
After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes
home to bed. Meanwhile, back at the barn,
the animal band,...
0
Pushes SHANNON,
Sarah
Find out how pushing makes things move. 0
Put Me in the Zoo LOPSHIRE,
Rob
Typical Dr Seuss simple rhyming text and
bright supportive illustrations encourage
young independent readers.
0
Puzzle Jungle LEIGH,
Susannah
Can you help Cath and Max to rescue the
Soaraway bird and get to the kite �ying
competition on time?
0
Python CHENG,
Christopher
\"It is morning in the bush. Python stirs and
slithers out from her shelter. She warms
her head and smells...
1
Q Pootle 5 in Space BUTTERWORT
H, Nick
Q Pootle 5 and his friend Oopsy are being
chased by 3 hungry bladder monsters. Q
Pootle 5 has a...
0
Quacker and Gira�e Learn
About Clouds
CLARKE,
Natalie
Join Quacker and Gira�e as they explore
the di�erent types of clouds and the
weather that they bring.
1
Quaky Cat NOONAN,
Diana
Written in response to the Canterbury
earthquake of 2010. Tiger the cat �ees for
his life during the Canterbury earthquake...
0
Queen Alice's Palaces MACIVER,
Juliette &
MASCIULLO,
Lucia
Written in rhyme, a very appealing book in
a fairy tale style, this is the story of Queen
Alice who...
1
Queen Celine SHANKS, Matt Celine Beaufort is an ordinary girl in many
ways. But every now and then Celine is a
Queen of a...
1
Queen of the Night ARMITAGE,
Ronda &
ARMITAGE,
David
Tatty is afraid of the dark so her Mother
gives her some advice about the Queen of
the night.
1
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Queen of the Universe GLEESON,
Libby
Everyone in the family gets into the act
helping Gina with lines, costume and props,
for her role of Queen...
1
Queen Victoria's
Underpants
FRENCH,
Jackie
Meet Lizzy, whose family are in the
clothing industry. Very few people
probably know that Queen Victoria made
the wearing...
1
Queenie the Bantam GRAHAM, Bob Queenie is determined to be one of the
family.
1
Quick-Sticks' Magic RODDA, Emily Quick-Sticks wants to be a famous
drummer like her hero, Boom-Boom
Brown.
1
Quincy and Oscar MILLARD,
Kerry
A new school can be lonely, but when
Oscar's dog Quincy decides to join him at
school one day, it...
1
Quoll KENDELL,
Sandra
Quoll sets o� on the brave journey that she
must take to keep her family safe from the
invasion of...
1
Rabbit's Hop RANCE, Alex &
MCGOWAN,
Shane
Following ‘Tiger’s roar’, another book by
Alex Rance with a focus on kindness,
courage and persistence as Rabbit walks
his...
1
Rabbit's Year KEIL, Melissa It's supposed to be Rabbit's special year.
But Rabbit has no-one to share it with, and
needs a friend. What...
1
Race Day! GRANT, Gwen A refreshing story of kindness, cooperation,
persistence and courage. Diesel
Dumptruck, Supersonic Sporty and their
friends are o� and running...
0
Rain STOJIC,
Manya
The animals of the African savannah use all
their senses in this story describing the
approach of the storm and...
0
Rainbow Fish and the Big
Blue Whale
PFISTER,
Marcus
Rainbow Fish and his friends cross paths
with a big whale who loves watching the
sparkling �sh at play. Because...
0
Rainbow Fish and the Sea
Monster's Cave
PFISTER,
Marcus
In order to �nd healing algae for the ailing
bumpy-backed �sh, Rainbow Fish
volunteers to brave the dreaded Sea
Monster's...
0
Ralf JULLIEN, Jean Ralf is a dog who gets in the way. That’s
because he has a very long body, which is
very...
0
Raymond LE BEC, Yann
& LE BEC,
Gwendal
Raymond loves his family and they love him
too. So much that he does everything as a
human member of...
0
Reading Makes you Feel
Good
PARR, Todd Reading helps you imagine, learn and relax.
You can share books with friends and read
almost anywhere.
1
Ready, Set, Boris JOYNER,
Andrew
It's Sports Day and Boris is ready to run like
he's never run before. He wants to beat
Eddie, who...
1
Ready, Set, Skip! O'CONNOR,
Jane
She can leap, creep, twirl and skate, but no
matter how hard she tries, she cannot skip.
1
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Really Brave Tim PRATER, John Billy, Millie and Suki are boasting to Tim
about how brave they are. Poor Tim
doesn't feel very brave. He...
0
Reef Superstar KILLINGBECK,
Lesley
Which reef creature will be judged to be
the reef superstar?
0
Re�ection: Remembering
Those who Serve in a War
SHELBERG,
Rebecka
Sharpe &
COWCHER,
Robin
A family experiences the cold and dark of
an the early morning gathering just like a
group of young men...
1
Reggie and Lu QUAY, Emma Reggie and Lu are best friends most of the
time. They discover that, even when
they're not, making up can...
1
Reggie Queen of the
Street
BARBALET,
Margaret
Reggie is Queen of her street! All the
children love her. One day her owners
decide to move to another...
1
Remarkably Rexy SMITH, Craig Rex the arrogant, pompous, audience
loving cat, struts his stu� waiting for the kids
to get home from school. But...
0
Respect MUIR, Fay &
LAWSON, Sue
& KENNEDY,
Lisa
Through the teachings of Aunty Fay Muir
we learn about respect. Respect for elders,
for each other. Respect or Country,...
1
Revolting Reptiles HUGGINS-
COOPER, Lynn
Discover the unusual habits of some
reptiles, including the Common Basilisks,
Green Iguanas and Horned Vipers.
0
Rex DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
The class pet, Rex the chameleon, has
many adventures when he goes home
with each child.
1
Rex the Tyrannosaurus ROWE,
Jeannette
Rex doesn't make many friends, he eats
them all!
1
Rhino Neil GOSS, Mini Other animals stay away from Rhino Neil
because of his size but he would love to
have a friend.
1
Rhyme Time Around the
Year
FOSTER, John The poems in this attractive collection focus
on festivals and special days around the
world and would support a study...
0
Ribbit Rabbit Robot MACKINLAY,
Victoria &
KARMAZINA,
Sofya
A frog, a rabbit and a robot �nd a magic
lamp in an antique shop. ‘This lamp is
enchanted and...
0
Riding a Donkey
Backwards : Wise and
Foolish tales of Mulla
Nasruddin
TAYLOR, Sean
& THEATRE,
Khayaal
As explained in the introduction this
collection of tales are stories told in Turkey
and Central Asia of a character...
0
Ringle Tingle Tiger AUSTIN, Mark Follow the terrible, ever-stalking Ringle
Tingle Tiger through the fearsome jungle
until he �nally springs.
1
Roadworks SUTTON, Sally Shows how a road is built and the
machinery used to build it.
0
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is Catch
the
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Bug
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Time
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Rock - and - Roll Ducks BRIAN, Janeen Tammy's friend, Grace, loves to draw
horses. Tammy likes music better. When
their teacher announces a special project
on animals,...
1
Rock Pool Secrets OLIVER,
Narelle
Another stunning Picture book from award
winning Narelle Oliver with her trademark
illustrations in linocut, lino etch and
watercolour. Exploring...
1
Rocks and Fossils PELLANT,
Chris
Take a journey of discovery as you �nd out
how fossils form. Take a closer look at
stones and discover...
0
Rocky & Louie WALLEYSTACK
, phil &
CAISLEY,
Raewyn
Not only does Rocky teach his little brother
how to kick and bounce the footy, to
bounce, do a handball...
0
Rodney Loses It BAUER,
Gerard &
KREBS,
Christina
Rodney is a rabbit who loves to draw and
more than anything he loves to draw with
his favourite pen,...
1
Roly Poly FOX, Mem &
DYER, Jane
Roly Poly the polar bear has a father and a
mother. They live way up near the top of
the...
1
Rooftop Cat LE GALL, Frank Can Miss Annie stay loyal to her best friend,
a mouse, when a gang of dangerous alley
cats invade her...
0
Room on our Rock TEMPLE, Kate
& TEMPLE, Jol
Two seals are sitting on a rock when
another seal and pup need shelter. Are
they going to share? This...
1
Room on the Broom DONALDSON,
Julia
A witch, who is prone to losing her
belongings, is saved from the dragon by
the animal friends she has...
0
Rose meets Mr
Wintergarten
GRAHAM, Bob Mr Wintergarten's house looks cold and
uninviting. One day, Rose �nds the
courage to open the front gate to search...
1
Rose's Garden REYNOLDS,
Peter H
Rose plants seeds in a neglected corner of
a bustling city and never doubts that one
day her garden will...
0
Rosie and Ned and the
Creepy Cave
COSTAIN,
Meredith
While Rosie and Ned are looking for a red
feather in Ghost Gum Creek, Rosie
becomes trapped in Witchy Nell's...
1
Rosie and the Bunyip COSTAIN,
Meredith
Can Rosie solve the mystery of the scary,
howling noise down by Ghost Gum Creek?
1
Rosie to the Rescue COSTAIN,
Meredith
Rosie loves the shiny, red �re engine that
lives next door. Only one thing could be
better - a �re...
1
Rosie's Walk HUTCHINS,
Pat
When Rosie the hen sets o� for a stroll she
is unaware of the fox following her. Luckily
for Rosie...
0
Rotten and Rascal the Two
Terrible Pterosaur Twins
GERAGHTY,
Paul
Two terrible Pterosaur twins continually
quarrel and squabble. A humorous story
with a surprise ending.
0
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Round and Round and
Round and Round
THOMPSON,
Colin
When Mrs Golightly retires, she buys a bike
and sets o� round the world.
1
Ruby and Leonard and the
Great Big Surprise
ROSSELL,
Judith
Leonard needs Ruby's help to create a
special surprise (cupcakes) for their family.
1
Ruby Makes a Friend BURKE, Tina The day that Ruby's brother starts school, a
new (imaginary) friend Milo appears and
he and Ruby have lots of...
1
Ruby Red Shoes KNAPP, Kate A beautifully written and presented book in
a �rst novel type format. Ruby Red Shoes is
a white hare with...
1
Ruby Roars WILD,
Margaret
Ruby the Tasmanian Devil wants to scare
the neighbours with her scary noises.
1
Rudie Nudie QUAY, Emma A lovely rhyming story of the time between
bath and bed time when things get a bit
silly. Shortlisted for...
1
Rufus the Numbat MILLER, David A beautifully illustrated Picture book of the
mayhem caused by Rufus the Numbat
when he goes to town. Notable Book...
0
Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin ANHOLT,
Laurence
Eyebrow, the Miller, can't stop boasting
about his daughter so the King decides to
�nd out the truth.
0
Rusty Loses his Loop WRIGHT-
SIMON, Josie
A bird named Rusty migrates to Australia
every year to �nd that the water is
becoming too salty in the...
1
Sadie and Ratz HARTNETT,
Sonya
Hannah calls her hands Sadie and Ratz.
When baby boy annoys Hannah, Sadie and
Ratz sometimes do naughty things.
1
Sail Away: The Ballad of
Skip and Nell
FOX, Mem A child's farmyard stroll reveals all sorts of
animal friends.
1
Sally's Painting Room ORR, Wendy Sally �nds a wonderful, secret attic space in
her busy house, away from the annoyance
of brothers and sisters, where...
1
Sam and his Dad BLOCK, Serge When Sam grows up, he wants to be just
like his Dad. A story that celebrates all dads
and the...
1
Sam and Juila at the Circus SCHAAPMAN,
Karina
One summer holidays, Julia and her mum
join the circus! Julia writes to Sam about
her exciting adventures with her...
0
Sam Sullivan's Scooter GODWIN,
Jane
When Sam gets his scooter, at long last, he
is warned not to put his �ngers in the
handlebars. But...
1
Sam the Cat: A True Story BOWRING,
Sam
Sam is a cat who lives happily with Jane
and Ian. When they bring a new baby boy
home they...
1
Sam's Bush Journey MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ezekiel
Sam's Nanna lives in the bush and loves the
bush. Sam, a city boy, doesn't care for the
wonders of...
1
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Samantha Seagull’s Sandals WINCH,
Gordon
Samantha wants to be di�erent from all the
other seagulls. 25th Anniversary edition.
0
Same, but Little Bit Di�’rent DUNSTAN,
Kylie
A story which illustrates that although we
might live in di�erent places and from
di�erent cultures there are things we...
1
Sami's Genies ENGLAND,
Kathryn
Sami lives with his grandfather on a farm.
One day Sami traded some eggs for 4
lamps which are full...
1
Sand Swimmers OLIVER,
Narelle
A reprinting of the award winning \"Sand
Swimmers\", showing the 'secret life of
Australia's dead heart'. The forbidding
habitat is...
1
Sandcastle BUNTING,
Philip
Rae and Grandad build a magni�cent
sandcastle. It has a tall tower, great
ramparts, deep moat and even has a...
1
Santa's High-tech
Christmas
DUMBLETON,
Mike &
PERRINI,
Angela
Santa has a love of high-tech gear and
makes improvements every year. This time
has updated to an open-topped car...
1
Savannah Dreams STEWART, Lola
& RUSSELL,
Elaine
Savannah may not be as good at hunting
and gathering like the rest of her family,
but she proves that...
1
Saved! WILLIAMS,
Lydia &
GIFFORD,
Lucinda
A wonderfully enthralling Picture book
about trying to do your best is written by
Women's Soccer star, Lydia Williams,
showing...
1
Saving Muddled-Up Farm DUMBLETON,
Mike
The animals on Muddled-up Farm grow
sick and tired of entertaining the tourists
visiting the farm, so they hatch a...
1
Say Cheese! CHILD, Lauren Today is Lola's �rst ever school photo. Can
she stay tidy and clean for it?
0
Say Hello FOREMAN,
Michael &
FOREMAN,
Jack
One little word can help, when someone's
looking lonely and in need of a friend.
0
Say Hello to Zorro! GOODRICH,
Carter
Mister Bud, the family dog, has a satisfying
routine to his life, but when another dog
joins the family and...
1
Say Zoop TULLET, Herve This book will need the sturdy board-type
cover as it is not hard to imagine how
popular it will be...
0
Saying Goodbye to
Barkley
SILLETT,
Devon &
JOHNSTON,
Nicky
Olivia and Barkley �ght crimes and go to
the rescue as playmates and friends. They
were the perfect pair but...
1
Scaly-tailed Possum and
Echidna
GOONACK,
Cathy
This engaging story tells how the possum
got its scaly tail and the echidna got its
spikes. This is a...
1
Scaredy Cat GALLAGHER,
Heather
When Scaredy Cat goes missing, his owner
goes looking because Scaredy is afraid of
everything from muck and quacking
ducks,...
1
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Scarface Claw DODD, Lynley Scarface Claw, Hairy Maclary's enemy, is at
the centre of this story. Like most bullies
however, the cat turns out...
0
Scarlett and the Scratchy
Moon
MCKIMMIE,
Chris
A quirky book for more sophisticated
readers with a preference for following a
story through visual texts. Scarlett is
having...
1
Scarlett Starlet QUAY, Emma This story is full of fun and rhythm. Scarlett’s
proud parents think she shines like a star.
She dances everywhere...
1
Scary Bear COX, Tania Bear wakes from his winter sleep early and
the other animals aren't expecting to see
him so soon. They mistake...
1
Scary Night GIBBES, Lesley Once upon a scary night, three friends set
out on a journey. But where were they
going in the dead...
1
Scribbly Gum Nature
Diary: Year-round
Adventures with Australia's
Plants and Animals
THOMAS,
Abigail
Based on the ABC's scribbly gum website,
this month-by month diary for young
native lovers reveals what's going on
around...
1
Scru�y's Day Out FLYNN, Rachel The father of a large family of boys saves a
small dog from being run over by a truck.
They...
1
Sea Creatures: A Close up
Look at a Coral Reef
MALYAN, Sue Learn about sea creatures. See a horse that
lives in the sea and �nd out how scallops
swim and other...
0
Sea Horses SCHAEFER,
Lola M.
Sea Horses 0
Seadog SAXBY, Claire
& JELLETT,
Tom
For younger readers in this level but sure
to be enjoyed and appreciated by all. This
beautiful Picture book about...
1
Seadragon Sea SPURLING,
Margaret
The sea is a dangerous place, especially for
a baby seadragon left far behind and all
alone. Will he ever...
1
Seagull SNELL, Danny Seagull loves to soar high over the sea, but
when her foot becomes entangled with a
discarded �shing line, she...
1
Searching for Cicadas GIBBES, Lesley
& WATSON,
Judy
A boy and his grandfather go camping
during summertime watching for cicadas.
One part of the text tells the story...
1
Seasons BURNINGHA
M, John
John Burningham's delightful illustrations
introduce the concept of the changes in
the four seasons to young students.
0
Sebastian Lives in a Hat CATTERWELL,
Thelma
Sebastian was 4 months old when
Sebastian is found near his dead mother.
The tiny wombat is nursed back to...
1
Secret Agent Splat SCOTTON,
Rob
Who messed with my ducks? Splat the Cat
notices that something isn’t quite right in
his house. First his father’s...
0
Secret Seahorse BLACKSTONE,
Stella
Find the seahorse as he swims through the
mysterious world of the coral reef. Learn
fascinating facts about sea creatures...
0
Animals R to 2
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Nibbles
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Closer
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Animals R to 2
Animals ,
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s
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ronment
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Animals ,
Picture book
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Animals R to 2
See Food! KUCHLING,
Guundie
Follow the food chain from the tiniest ciliate
to the very end.
1
Sensational Survivors MORRIS,
Sandra
A stunning Non �ction book about the
wildlife of New Zealand, much of which is
threatened, and the habitats they...
1
Seven for a Secret ANHOLT,
Laurence
From her city apartment Ruby begins a
correspondence with Grampa, far away in
his forest home. Told entirely in letter...
0
Seven More Sleeps WILD,
Margaret
There are just seven more sleeps to
prepare for the birthday party.
1
Seven Seas of Fleas PETZOLD,
Dave
CBCA Shortlist 2021. A �ying boy and
seven bees are chased by �eas, but an
unexpected friendship forms. Bryce
McFee...
1
Seymour and the Juice
Box Boat
WICK, Walter Help Seymour �nd and collect all the
things he needs to make a special boat!
0
Shake a Leg PRYOR, Boori
Monty
When three young boys go to a pizza
parlour and meet an Aboriginal chef, who
can speak Italian and make...
1
Shapes in Music RISSMAN,
Rebecca
Find a selection of shapes in musical
instruments.
0
Sharks BALDWIN,
Carol
Asks and answers questions about sharks. 0
Sharks Big Bigger Biggest PALLOTTA,
Jerry
Learn about some shark species 0
Sheep, Goat and the
Creaking Gate
SAXBY, Claire Sheep longs to eat the leaves of the
Jellagong tree in Goat's paddock. All that
stands between her and the...
1
Sherlock Bones BRECON,
Connah
Sherlock Bones has solved many puzzling
cases in his time but getting rid of the
embarrassing pointy hat with the...
1
Shhh! Little Mouse ALLEN, Pamela Will the little grey mouse �nd something to
eat or will he wake the sleeping cat?
1
Shine: a story about saying
goodbye
BALLA, Trace A mythical like story about death presented
in a way that is sensitive, positive and subtle.
With very attractive illustrations,...
1
Ship Shapes BLACKSTONE,
Stella
See how many everyday shapes you can
spot as you ride the waves in search of
jewels and treasure!
0
Ships NICHOLSON,
John
An information book about ships as
transport.
1
Ships in the Field GERVAY,
Susanne
Anna's parents were post-war Italian
refugees who migrated to Australia. It
crosses boundaries in a universal
recognition that children are...
1
Animals ,
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Science , STEM
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STEM ,
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Shirl and the Wollomby
Show
BRIAN, Janeen Shirl and the other sheep in the paddock
want to join in the fun of putting entries in
the show....
1
Shoelaces are Impossible ALLEN, Ed &
ECKSTROM,
Nathaniel
Caterpillar really wants to be a tap dancing
star but really needs to be able to tie his
shoelaces to...
1
Shoes from Grandpa FOX, Mem Jessie really wants a new pair of jeans. 1
Shoo Cat BONE, Ian There's a strange cat at the back door. He
keeps trying to get into Matt's house. What
does he want?
1
Shoo Grumpers Shoo LAWSON, Josh A lovely positive message in this book
about how you are feeling. If you are
whingey or whiney, hu�ng and...
1
Show and Tell DAWE, Bruce Tommy takes six very special animals to
show and tell, but they escape from the
classroom. How will Tommy and...
1
Show Day MATTHEWS,
Penny &
MCLEAN,
Andrew
A very busy family are very involved at the
local country show, but not everything
goes as planned.
1
Shutting the Chooks In GLEESON,
Libby
The young boy happily crosses the
farmyard to shut the chooks in - but one is
missing. As he looks...
1
Silly Billy BROWNE,
Anthony
Billy worries about everything so much that
he can't sleep, until Grandma shows him a
secret.
0
Silly Birds DREISE, Gregg A story sure to be enjoyed by so many
children. It includes rules for living together
and lessons about showing...
0
Silly Galah! BRIAN, Janeen Witty verses and bright illustrations about
seventeen very di�erent Australian animals
with useful facts around the margin.
1
Silly Squid BRIAN, Janeen A wonderful collection of poems about
familiar and interesting creatures from the
sea presented as poems. Beautifully
illustrated in acrylic...
1
Silly Suzy Goose HORACEK,
Petr
Suzy Goose wants to be di�erent, so thinks
how she could be a bat or a seal or even
a...
0
Silver Buttons GRAHAM, Bob At 9.59 on Thursday morning, in the
moment that baby Jonathon takes his �rst
wobbly step all sorts of things...
1
Silverskin KUCHLING,
Guundie
Liasis, one of 13 baby pythons, is sad
because she is di�erent. She eventually
discovers her special gift.
1
Simply Delicious! MAHY,
Margaret
Mr Minky is riding home on his bicycle
when he stops to buy a double-dip, choc
and cherry ice-cream with...
1
Sisi and the Cassowary MEEKS, Arone
Raymond
Dreaming Story : When Sisi slips away from
her mother and sisters to catch a tortoise in
a waterhole, she...
1
Humour , Poetry R to 2
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Relationships
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Babies
R to 2
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Relationships ,
Picture book
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Relationships
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Relationships
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
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Non �ction ,
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Humour
R to 2
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Relationships
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Animals
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Six Little Chicks ALBOROUGH,
Jez
A farmyard tale of trickery and good
winning over evil. The brave little chicks
and the farmyard animals trick the...
0
Skateboard Stars CARTER,
Felicity
Thomas and Cooper are identical twins
who are always up to mischief. In this book
in the series, they both...
1
Slam Dunk Tim SEARLE, Rick The sporting theme and lively, realistic
illustrations of this Picture book give it a
high interest, particularly for reluctant
readers....
0
Sleep Time GLEESON,
Libby
When a little girl is put to bed early to have
a sleep she responds by trying to get
each...
1
Sleeping In HARRIS,
Christine
Sam was tired. He wanted to sleep in, but
when you live in a small house with a noisy
family...
1
Sleepy Bears FOX, Mem Mother Bear sends her six bear cubs o� to
sleep, each with a personalised rhyme that
sends them on dreams...
1
Sleepy Pendoodle DOYLE,
Malachy
A girl �nds a small puppy and takes him
home. How will she get him to open his
eyes?
0
Slinky Malinki DODD, Lynley Slinky Malinki is blacker than black, a
stalking and lurking cat. In fact, Slinky
Malinki is a common thief and...
0
Sloth Slept On PRESTON-
GANNON,
Frann
Children in the neighbourhood �nd a
creature in the garden. There are lots of
suggestions as to what it could...
0
Smart Dad GRAHAM,
Amanda
Dad likes building big things but when he
builds a big boat he can't get it out of the
yard...
1
Smudge FRENCH,
Jackie
Smudge, the wombat, likes to visit a home
in the bush and share breakfast and listen
to music. A drought...
1
Snail HARTLEY,
Karen
Learn about snails. 1
Snail WATTS, Barrie A simple introduction to snails, their
behaviour and appearance, emphasising
their development from the day they hatch
until they lay...
0
Snail and Turtle are
Friends
KING, Stephen
Michael
Snail and Turtle are friends; however the
book illustrates how friends can like the
same and di�erent things. A warm...
1
Snakes PRYOR,
Kimberley
Jane
Fascinating facts about 5 species of snakes. 1
Snakes! STEWART,
Melissa
Find out about snakes; their senses, how
they move and what they eat.
0
Snap! COX, Tania Chester is bored. Then he discovers how
much fun it is to snap! snap! snap! at all the
creatures around...
1
Animals R to 2
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Relationships ,
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Double
Trouble
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Sports R to 2
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Relationships
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Relationships
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Books
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Grow
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Animals ,
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Science , STEM
Australian
Animals
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science
National
Geograp
hic Kids
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Snap! Went Chester COX, Tania A new game presents itself in the form of
an annoying �y. "Snap" went Chester and
the thrill was such...
1
Sneaky Shadows MANCHILD,
S.C. &
CADLWELL,
Sam
Cleverly presented, initially this book reads
as a story predicting which animal belongs
to the accompanying shadow but quickly
moves...
0
Snog the Frog BONNING,
Tony
It is St Valentine's Day and in order to feel
like a Prince, Snog the Frog needs a kiss.
No...
0
Snow Bear STAFFORD,
Liliana
A friendship between a boy and a rogue
polar bear endures throughout their
lifetimes.
1
Solar Energy RICHARDS,
Julie
Learn about how we use energy from the
sun and how using solar energy helps
reduce damage to the environment.
1
Solve It! DICKER, Katie Helps children explore basic numeracy in
everyday situations.
0
Some Dads BLAND, Nick Some dads are sporty, some dads are
naughty, and some dads just brighten your
day.
1
Some Dogs Do ALBOROUGH,
Jez
All dogs walk and jump and run but dogs
don't �y - it can't be done. Or can it?
0
Somebody's House GERMEIN,
Katrina
Brightly illustrated, the girl in the story
observes the houses in the street until she
reaches the best one. ‘...
1
Something About Water MATTHEWS,
Penny
Tells about the water cycle, water pollution,
recycling water and the small things that
we can do to help conserve...
1
Something Wonderful CAISLEY,
Raewyn
Sam likes to pull things apart and put them
back together, and think about how things
work. Sam learns about...
0
Sometimes Love is Under
Your Foot
THOMPSON,
Colin
George comes to appreciate the family
dog, Kevin, and to recognize the love that
had been there all the time.
1
Somewhere In The Reef PENNACCHIO
, Marcello &
SNELL, Danny
An appealing book with a text that is an
innovation on a traditional rhyme/song and
provides information about life on...
1
Song of the River COWLEY, Joy
& ANDREWS,
Kimberly
Written by well-known New Zealand
author Joy Cowley in 1994 and brought to
life again with beautiful illustrations by
Kimberly...
1
Sophie FOX, Mem Sophie and her Grandfather are very close.
By the time he dies she has a child of her
own.
1
Sophie Scott Goes South LESTER, Alison Sophie Scott is going to Antarctica on an
icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain.
During the voyage, Sophie keeps...
1
Animals R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
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Humour
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Energy
Choices
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Sparklers.
Work it
Out
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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Picture book ,
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ronment
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ronment
R to 2
Sorry LANDA,
Norbert
Bear and Rabbit are best friends until they
�nd a wonderful shiny thing and they can't
agree to whom it...
1
Sounds Spooky! CHENG,
Christopher &
DAVIS, Sarah
In a rickety old house, spooky sounds �ll
the air. Who... or what... is making them?
1
Space STOTT, Carole Information about the Universe particularly
the Solar System.
0
Space Dog and the Space
Egg
FRENCH,
Vivian
A strange spotty egg is �oating in space.
Where does it come from? Can Space Dog
solve the mystery?
0
Speak Chinese, Fang Fang RIPPIN, Sally Fang Fang was born in China, but now lives
in Australia. Is there any value in continuing
Chinese customs and...
1
Special Kev MCKIMMIE,
Chris
Kev is born special because of his curly red
hair and freckles. His mother welcomes
him into the world with...
1
Spider HARTLEY,
Karen
Find out how spiders are born, what they
eat and how they move.
1
Spider METZENTHE
N, David
There's a very big spider in Min's bedroom.
Is he hairy, scary and creepy or really
rather nice? Also Min...
1
Spiders and other
Arachnids
THOMAS, Ron Read about some dangerous arachnids -
what they look like, where they live and
something about their behaviour. Includes
�rst...
1
Spike CUMMINGS,
Phil
Joe and his little dog Spike are the best of
friends. One day Spike chases a cat. He
runs and...
1
Splash! MCDONNELL,
Flora
The elephants are hot, the tiger is hot, the
rhinoceros is hot! Only the baby elephant
knows what to do...
0
Splat Says Thank You! SCOTTON,
Rob
Seymour needs cheering up, and Splat
want to help. So he creates not just a
thank-you card, but a whole...
0
Splat the Cat SCOTTON,
Rob
It's Splat the Cat's �rst day of school and
he's worried. What if he doesn't make any
new friends? Just...
0
Splat The Cat: Storybook
Collection
SCOTTON,
Rob
This storybook collection will have Splat the
Cat fans laughing out loud at his hilarious
antics! From visiting the aquarium...
0
Splosh for the Billabong MORIARTY,
Ros & .,
Balarinji
Beautifully written and designed, the words
are fun….’messy, sticky, slippery-slidey,
oozy-squidgy, riverbank’. Both this book
and ‘Summer Rain’ were nominated...
1
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
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Fantasy
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Science Fiction My First
Read
Alones
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Fang
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Books
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project
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Spot and Stripe SHUTTLEWOO
D, Anna
Spot is a leopard and Stripe is a zebra. Spot
and Stripe are best friends who love doing
everything together....
1
Spot Goes on Holiday HILL, Eric It's holiday time for Mum, Dad and Spot
and what could be better than a day on
the beach? Lift...
0
Spot Goes to the Farm HILL, Eric Visit the farm with Spot and help him �nd
the baby animals.
0
Spot Goes to the Park HILL, Eric Spot and his friends go to the park to play. 0
Spot Visits his
Grandparents
HILL, Eric Spot the dog goes to spend the day with
his grandparents.
0
Spot's Baby Sister HILL, Eric Spot plays with his baby sister. 0
Squeak Street RODDA, Emily Meet the mice who live in Squeak Street.
There's Old Bun in Number One, One-
Shoe in Number Two and many...
1
Squidnapped! METZENTHE
N, David
Holly Tolly �nds a baby squid at the beach
and decides to make him the star of her
Travelling Sea...
1
Squish DENTON,
Terry
Driven by endless hunger, rotten Fish surfs
cyberspace to order more �sh.
1
Squish Rabbit BATTERSBY,
Katherine
Squish is just a little rabbit. But being little
can lead to BIG problems. Sometimes
Squish is hard to hear...and...
1
Squishy McFlu� The
Invisible Cat - Meets Mad
Nana Dot
JONES, Pip For independent readers enjoying �rst
chapter books, a rhyming story about Ava
and her very naughty invisible cat that
causes...
0
Standing in for Lincoln
Green
MACKINTOSH,
David
For more sophisticated readers at this level.
Lincoln Green is very lucky to have a
double to do what he...
0
Stanley THOMPSON,
Colin
Life is quiet for Stanley the Dog who from a
distance looks dangerous but up close is as
soft as...
1
Stanley Paste BLABEY, Aaron Stanley hates being so small, but when a
new girl arrives at school, he learns that
perhaps being so small...
1
Stars BIRCH, Robin Learn about some of the constellations. 1
Stars GUILLAIN,
Charlotte
Simple information about space, including
stars and galaxies.
0
Starting School GODWIN,
Jane
There are many books about starting
school, however this comes closest to a
typical Australian school situation through
the experiences...
1
Staying the Night BRUCE, Lisa Sam goes to stay overnight with his Gran 0
Stellaluna CANNON,
Janell
Stelluna becomes separated from her
mother before she can �y. She adapts to
the habits of her new family.
1
Animals ,
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Relationships
R to 2
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Relationships
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Animals Spot R to 2
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Animals Spot R to 2
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Street
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Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
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Picture book
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Schools
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New
Solar
System
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Science
Space R to 2
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Relationships
Early
Worms
R to 2
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Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Sticky stu� WALKER, Kate When Sophie sets out for school she is
beset by calamity. She is stuck fast to the
footpath by chewing...
1
Sticky Titch HUTCHINS,
Pat
Dad's precious cup �nal ticket mysteriously
disappears, and Mary's favourite football
card from her set, and Peter's best stamp
from...
0
Stickybeak EDWARDS,
Hazel
Stickybeak is an unforgettable school pet.
He gets up to all sorts of mischief. When it
was Hazel's turn to...
1
Stomp, Dinosaur, Stomp! MAYO,
Margaret
A noisy parade of dinosaurs stomping,
striding, hunting, guzzling, swooping,
pouncing and strolling.
0
Stone Age Bone Age! MANNING,
Mick
Travel back in time for an amazing stone
age adventure.
0
Stone Age Boy KITAMURA,
Satoshi
A boy trips and �nds himself in a place
where everything is di�erent - the Stone
Age.
0
Stone Soup BONNING,
Tony
A popular folktale. When all the food has
been hidden, the hungry must make their
soup of stones and water...
0
Stories for Simon SARZIN, Lisa
Miranda
Stories for Simon is a signi�cant Picture
book which helps to explain the Stolen
Generations to young readers through
the...
1
Storm Whale BRENNAN,
Sarah &
TANNER, Jane
A whale is stranded at the beach on a bleak
and windy day. A stunning book with rich
rhyming text...
1
Stuck CALDER,
Charlotte
No matter what Charlie and his friends try,
the kite stuck in the tree will not budge.
1
Summer Rain MORIARTY,
Ros & .,
Balarinji
Set in the wet season of Northern Australia,
this is a time when the whole landscape
can come vibrantly to...
1
Sunday Chutney BLABEY, Aaron Sunday Chutney has the most
extraordinary life - she has lived all over
the world! Of course, moving around
means...
1
Sunk BIDDULPH,
Rob
A fantastic rollicking pirate adventure with
so much to observe and enjoy. Captain
Blue and his friends are unexpectedly
sunk...
0
Sunshine Showers and
Four O'Clock Flowers
STEWART,
Pauline
Davina lives in a mixed race family, at a time
when it is not acceptable. She and her
grandmother plant...
0
Super Science Stars COSTAIN,
Meredith
The school is having a science fair. Olivia’s
group hopes to win the prize, but Bethany
the new girl is...
0
Super Submarines MITTON, Tony Simple information about submarines and
submersibles.
0
Humour ,
Schools
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Relationships ,
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Titch R to 2
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Humour , Poetry R to 2
Historical Wonderw
ise
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Historical R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
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Content ,
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Indi Kindi
Early
Literacy
project
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STEM , Diaries ,
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Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
R to 2
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Amazing
Machines
R to 2
Suri`s Wall OTTLEY, Matt
& ESTELA,
Lucy
Suri can now see over the top of the wall,
behind which she and the other orphans
live. In describing...
1
Surprising Sharks DAVIES, Nicola Not all sharks are giant man-eating killers. 0
Swimming LANGLEY,
Andrew
Discover how and why animals swim. 0
Sylvia SHARP,
Christine
Sylvia Snail loves gardener Simon Green'
vegetable patch where she can munch on
mushrooms, chomp on cabbages and
indulge in...
1
Sylvia and Bird RAYNER,
Catherine
Sylvia, the only dragon in the world, is very
lonely until she meets Bird and they
become best friends.
1
T Rex FRENCH,
Vivian
Take a trip to the dinosaur exhibition with a
young boy and his grandad and learn
about the greatest carnivore...
0
T-Rex's Terrible Tooth ENGLAND,
Kathryn
T-Rex gets a terrible pain in his tooth.
When the terrible tooth �nally comes out,
is it time for all...
1
Tai's Penguin CAISLEY,
Raewyn
Tai �nds a little penuin lying on the beach.
It needs help, but what can Tai do?
0
Tails and the Twin Spell RODDA, Emily Tails the Great would like to stay home and
try out some spooky new spells, but he
doesn't have time....
1
Tally Cat Keeps Track HARRIS, Trudy Tally McNally was an alley cat, but more
than that, a tally cat!
0
Taming Butter�ies WHITING, Sue What do you do when you have butter�ies
in your tummy, the ones that make you
shy, nervous and all...
0
Tanglewood WILD,
Margaret &
GOODMAN,
Vivienne
On a small island is a tree -Tanglewood. It is
alone with no one for company, so
Tanglewood looks for...
1
Tansy Magill MARTIN, Carol
Ann
One summer morning Tansy Magill visits
her secret wild garden. There she gets a
big surprise - and now she...
1
Tap the Magic Tree MATHESON,
Christie
A beautiful book of collage illustrations that
invites the reader to interact by tapping,
rubbing, touching and wiggling and
develop...
0
Tatiara OLIVER, Jo A girl, who wears a back brace, and an
injured seal become friends. In time,
healing comes to each of...
0
Ted RUDGE, Leila Ted is a smart dog with his own jumper.
But he has lived at the pet shop for as
long...
1
Teddy Took the Train GREENBERG,
Nicki
When Dot leaves her teddy on the train
she is very upset but the story becomes
one about being brave...
0
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Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Nature
Storybook
s
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Action
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Animals ,
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Nature
Storybook
s
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Nibbles
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Street
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Tell Me About Your Day
Today
FOX, Mem 'There was once a boy who loved
bedtime...' He was a routine and ritual, be
loves the last kiss, the...
1
Tell Me One Thing, Dad POW, Tom Molly and her Dad have a special bedtime
game. Molly asks her Dad to tell her the
most important thing...
0
Tell Me the Day Backwards LAMB, Albert As Mama Bear tucks Timmy Bear into bed,
he suggests they play a game of
remembering their day in reverse,...
0
Ten Apples Up on Top SEUSS, Dr A dog, lion and tiger show o� how many
apples they can balance on their heads
while doing all sorts...
0
Ten Blue Wrens and What
a Lot of Wattle!
HONEY,
Elizabeth
Count the busy wrens on their �ne stick
legs, the bowerbird's treasures, his bottle
tops and pegs. Count the stems...
1
Ten in the Bed DALE, Penny Have you ever wondered who are the ten
in the bed and what happened to them
after they rolled out?...
0
Ten Little Figs WILLIAMS,
Rhian &
ECKSTROM,
Nathaniel
The �g tree in this story is a ‘sandpaper’ �g
indigenous to Australia. The child counts
down the �gs disappearing...
0
Ten Little Fingers and Ten
Little Toes
FOX, Mem No matter where in the world a baby is
born, every baby has ten �ngers and ten
toes and brings...
1
Ten Out of Bed DALE, Penny There were ten out of bed and the little
one said " Let's play!" so they did.....
0
Ten Red Apples HUTCHINS,
Pat
A succession of farm animals consume the
ten apples from a tree, beginning with a
horse. A cumulative story that...
0
Ten Red Apples: A
Bartholomew Bear
Counting Book
MILLER,
Virginia
Bartholomew loves swinging from the
branches of the old apple tree and hiding
in the leaves. Best of all he...
0
Ten Terrible Dinosaurs STRICKLAND,
Paul
One naughty dinosaur after another
disappears, only to reappear for the �nale.
0
Ten Things I Can Do to
Help My World
WALSH,
Melanie
Ten simple things we can all do to improve
the world we live in.
0
Tessa Snaps Snakes LESTER, Alison What makes you laugh or cry? Have you
any secrets? 6 children share their feelings
with you.
1
That Car KENNEDY,
Cate
We found the old car in the shed the very
�rst day we moved to the farm. Dad put it...
1
That Pesky Rat CHILD, Lauren A common brown rat wants to be
somebody's pet.
0
That's Love WILLIAMS,
Sam
What love means to a child is touchingly
observed in this book.
0
That's Mine! VAN
ZEVEREN,
Michel
In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the little
frog �nds an egg. That's mine!o he says.
But the snake wants...
0
Family &
Relationships
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Relationships ,
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Relationships
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Non �ction
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That's Not a Da�odil! HONEY,
Elizabeth
When Tom's neighbour gives him a brown
bulb, he can't believe it will �ower. \"That's
not a da�odil!\" says Tom....
1
That's What Friends Are
For
HEIDE,
Florence Parry
Theodore the elephant has hurt his leg
and can't meet his cousin at the end of the
forest. What should...
0
That's Why! COLE, Babette Have you ever wondered why you were
born? Join Ziggy on the �ight of his life in
search of the...
0
The ABC Book of Nursery
Rhymes
AUTHOR,
Unknown
Some of Australia's best-loved illustrators of
children's books chose their own favourite
nursery rhyme to illustrate to make this
book....
1
The ABC Book of Seasons MARTIN,
Helen &
ORSINI, Cheryl
In this book showing Australian seasons,
each season has its own group of pages
that show a range of familiar...
1
The Adventures of Beekle,
the Unimaginary Friend
SANTAT, Dan An imaginary friend waits a long time to be
imagined by a child and given a special
name, and �nally...
0
The Adventures of Bert AHLBERG,
Allan
Bert has all sorts of ridiculous adventures.
He rescues a barking cardboard box from
the river and is chased down...
0
The Adventures of
Charlotte and Henry
GRAHAM, Bob Charlotte and Henry have nine short
adventures which depict their friendship
and love for animals.
1
The Amazing True Story of
how Babies are Made
KATAUSKAS,
Fiona
Perfect for use with children of all ages, the
book is ideal for parent use but teachers
will also be...
1
The Ant Explorer DENNIS, C.J. The journey of an ant. 1
The ANZAC Billy SAXBY, Claire
& POTTER,
Heather
From this book we learn how, during
World War 1, families were encouraged to
send a billy of goodies to...
1
The Astronaut's Cat RIDDLE, Tohby The astronaut’s cat is an inside cat. She
dreams about the outside world where
there are only rocks and dust,...
1
The Aunties Three BLAND, Nick The Aunties Three are on their way to the
house of three unruly children who try
their very best to...
1
The Australian Mother
Goose
THIELE, Colin Australian version of Mother Goose. 1
The Baby that Roared PUTTOCK,
Simon &
SHIREEN,
Nadia
Mr and Mrs Deer badly want a baby and
one day a little bundle arrives on the
doorstop, who won’t...
0
The Baby Who Wouldn't
go to Bed
COOPER,
Helen
A little boy won't go to bed. At �rst it's fun
staying up, but gradually the drowsy world
nods o�...
0
The Bad Bassinis HUME, Clair &
JELLETT, Tom
The Bassinis were the baddest, meanest,
roughest dogs in town. They cause nothing
but trouble, that is until they meet...
1
STEM ,
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ronment
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Humour
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Family &
Relationships
Charlotte
& Henry
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The Bad Butter�y RIPPIN, Sally Billie has started ballet classes and wants to
be a famous ballerina. Will her dancing
dreams come true?
1
The Beach Wombat CHAMBERS,
Susannah &
JACKSON,
Mark
Set on the beach at Wilson’s Promontory a
wombat and her baby scurry across the
sand, water and amongst rocks...
1
The Bear in the Room
Next Door
MEWBURN,
Kyle
Josh hears a bear in the room next to him
one night, so he sets o� to save his
parents...
0
The Bear with the Sword CALI, Davide Our handsome bear goes out to the
woods one day to try out his powerful
sword, cutting down trees. Later,...
1
The Bear's Lunch ALLEN, Pamela When Wendy and Oliver decide to have a
picnic in the woods, they are surprised by a
great big growly...
1
The Best Pet MATTHEWS,
Penny
Young Tom has �sh, mice, a praying mantis
and a cat but he wants a pet to play with.
Monty...
1
The Best Pet GRAY, Nigel Herbert is not allowed to have a pet, so
what will he take to the bring-a-pet day at
school?
1
The Best Singer in the
World
NILSSON, Ulf
& ERIKSSON,
Eva
The boy in this story sings to his brother
and makes him laugh. However, in
practising for the school performance,...
0
The Big Ball of String MUELLER,
Ross
George wants to play Soccer but he
doesn't have a ball to kick. All he has is a big
ball...
1
The Big Beet WARD, Lynn A very funny look at gathering a beetroot
from the garden to put on Thelma's
burger. But it won't budge...
0
The Big Bird Spot: a
Globe-trotting Bird-
spotting Adventure
SEWELL, Matt The big bird ‘spot’ not to be confused with
bird ‘dropping’, this beautiful Picture book
is asking the reader to...
0
The Big Book of Billie RIPPIN, Sally A collection of Billie B Brown's - The bad
butter�yn The soccer star n The second-
best friend n The midnight...
1
The Big Book of Little
Poems
MCGOUGH,
Roger
Readers will enjoy zig zagging through this
collection of small poems. They re�ect the
fun of children on a day...
0
The Big Book of Trains CULLIS,
Megan
An interesting book for the train enthusiast
or those who love facts and �gures. It
describes record breakers, steam trains,...
0
The Big Chicken Mystery COSTAIN,
Meredith
Olivia’s class are keeping chickens. With
very cute illustrations of chickens in this
book there is lots to learn about...
0
The Billycart Ride ATHERTON,
Bruce
Michael's dad builds a billycart, Lightning
Runner, and warns Michael to be careful as
it was built to go fast.
1
The Black Book of Colours COTTIN,
Menena
Thomas can't see colours. Try to see the
world the way he does. Braille letters and
raised line drawings are...
0
Family &
Relationships ,
Sports
Billie B
Brown
R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Adventure R to 2
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Relationships ,
Schools
R to 2
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Relationships ,
Schools
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Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Non �ction ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Schools Billie B
Brown
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Diaries , Schools Olivia's
Secret
Scribbles
R to 2
Adventure ,
Poetry
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
The Blue Bike HILTON, Nette A great grandmother reminisces about the
past and where children used to play
before the roads and buildings were
constructed....
1
The Bouncing Ball KELLY,
Deborah
The adventure of a bouncing ball which
could be read independently by younger
readers in this level.
1
The Boy in the Big Blue
Glasses
GERVAY,
Susanne &
CROSBY-
FAIRALL,
Marjorie
Sam doesn't like his new glasses. They
make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks
handsome in them. But...
1
The Boy on the Bus: A
Sing-Along Storybook
DALE, Penny Who wants to ride with the boy on the
bus?
0
The Boy on the Page CARNAVAS,
Peter
One quiet morning a small boy lands on
the �rst page of a blank book to which he
adds the...
1
The Boy who Built the
Boat
MUELLER,
Ross
Henry sets out to build a boat. He has a
hammer, a saw, a sister and a Teddy and a...
1
The Boy, the Bear, the
Baron and the Bard
ROGERS,
Gregory
Rogers’ three books, The Boy, the Bear,
the Baron and the Bard, along with
Midsummer Knight and The Hero of...
1
The Brave Knight GOULD, Sally
& HULME,
Celeste
The boy in this story lives in a wonderful
imaginative world. Dressed as a knight he
feels handsome and brave....
1
The Brothers Quibble BLABEY, Aaron The arrival of a new baby brother puts
Spalding Quibble in a rage. He rules the
roost in his family,...
1
The Bug Collector GRIFFITHS,
Alex G.
When Grandad takes George to the
Museum of Wildlife they visit the Insect
section. On the way home George can...
1
The Bugliest Bug SHIELDS, Carol
Diggory
Damsel�y Dilly uncovers a plot by a group
of sinister spiders who hold a bugliest bug
contest secretly planning to...
0
The Bush Book Club WILD,
Margaret
Echidna, Kangaroo, Koala and Crocodile
belong to book club all except Bilby. They
meet and smile, chatter, swap books and...
1
The Bush Concert VISSER, Helga The birds put on a concert to cheer
themselves up after the drought.
1
The Butter�y CARR, Roger
Vaughan
This book admirable espouses the idea of
the butter�y e�ect, or chaos theory, for
the young and not so young.
1
The Carousel DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
"One winter's day my dad and I went down
to see the carousel." So begins the magical
journey of a...
1
The Cassowary's Quiz BIRD, Carmel When Natasha, a little Russian doll,
discovers there is to be a concert by the
King Superbs on their triumphant...
1
The Cat in the Hat SEUSS, Dr The scariest part of this story isn't the
terrible cat and all the zany things that he
does in the...
0
Historical R to 2
Adventure R to 2
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Relationships ,
Schools
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
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Relationships
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Family &
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Historical R to 2
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Picture book
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Picture book
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Animals ,
Picture book ,
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Relationships
R to 2
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R to 2
The Cat in the Hat Comes
Back
SEUSS, Dr The mischievous cat returns on a snowy
day to wreak more havoc. Supportive text
to assist early readers with lots...
0
The Caveman Next Door TINN-
DISBURY, Tom
When a new neighbour shifts in next to
Penny she tries to help him �t into the local
community. She...
1
The Children who Loved
Books
CARNAVAS,
Peter
Angus and Lucy and their parents don’t
have very much, but they have books. So
many, that �nally the books...
1
The Circus Lesson RIPPIN, Sally In this book Jack is in a cranky mood
because his parents are going away for the
night and his...
1
The Clever Stick LECHNER,
John
No one could see that the stick was clever
because it couldn't speak. One day, by
chance, the stick has...
0
The Coat HUNT, Julie The Coat stood in a paddock at the end of
a row of strawberries. It was buttoned up
tight and...
1
The Cocky Who Cried
Dingo
MORRISON,
Yvonne
Cocky is a cheeky trickster who enjoys
playing pranks on other birds until the
tricks get him into real trouble....
1
The Cocky, the Crow and
the Hawk
MUDGEDELL,
Mantingali
Napanangko
In the Dreaming, the Cocky, the Crow and
the Hawk lived together and shared food.
One day, the Cocky and...
1
The Colour of Home HOFFMAN,
Mary
Hassan's family has �ed from Somalia to the
United Kingdom. The colours of his new
country look grey and brown.
0
The Colouring
Competition
MCKENZIE,
Heath
Oscar and Henry enter a colouring
competition but when the colours stray
from the lines of the black and white...
0
The Cow that Laid an Egg CUTBILL, Andy Marjorie, the cow, doesn't feel very special,
but one morning she discovers she's laid
an egg. Does the baby inside...
0
The Cow who fell in the
Canal
KRASILOVSKY,
Phyllis
Hendrika is bored with life on the farm and
longs to see the city. One day her wish
comes true...
0
The Crayons' Book of
Colours
DAYWALT,
Drew
Learning to count is fun in this entertaining
book of numbers from the creators of the
#1 New York Times...
0
The Crayons' Book of
Numbers
DAYWALT,
Drew
Learning to count is fun in this entertaining
book of numbers from the creators of the
#1 New York Times...
0
The Creatures of Dryden
Gully
HEGARTY,
Aunty Ruth
A thoughtful told for everyone, with
important messages around introduction of
new animals from far away to the gully, of...
1
The Croc and the Platypus HOSKING,
Jackie
Based on the poem ‘The Owl and the
Pussycat’, this adventure is a crocodile and
platypus making their way throughout...
1
The Crow and the
Waterhole
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
Dreaming Story : Crow stares into the
waterhole each morning and sees a most
wonderful crow staring back.
1
Humour R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy
R to 2
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Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Hey Jack! R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Picture book The
Crayons
R to 2
Picture book The
Crayons
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Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Animals ,
Picture book
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Picture book
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Content
R to 2
The Cubby House DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
Becky has the best ideas for cubby houses
and can't wait to show the new little girl
next door.
1
The Curious Explorer's
Illustrated Guide to Exotic
Animals A to Z
MARTIN, Marc Another stunning animal book for the very
young, with animals from around the world
illustrated in a unique style. The...
1
The Dance Teacher MILNE, Simon
& STEWART,
Chantel
A story about ballet, which is always
popular. In this book, a girl wishes to
become a ballerina, which she...
1
The Dancing Class OXENBURY,
Helen
A small child's �rst ballet class is nearly a
disaster.
0
The Day the Crayons
came Home
DAYWALT,
Drew
Duncan receives a stack of postcards from
every crayon he has lost. Great illustrations
with a postcard on each page....
0
The Day the Crayons Quit DAYWALT,
Drew
Duncan just wants to colour, but when he
opens his box of crayons he �nds letters
from his crayons instead....
0
The Deep WINTON, Tim Alice and her family live by the sea and,
although she can swim well, Alice is
terri�ed of deep water....
1
The Deep End DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
Becky loves her swimming lessons at the
local pool but becomes worried when it is
time to go up a...
1
The Detective Dog DONALDSON,
Julia
A story for fans of libraries. There was once
a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was
known...
0
The Dirty Great Dinosaur WADDELL,
Martin
Can Hal tame the big Dinosaur and save
the day?
0
The Dog and the Piglet
and Four Other True
Stories of Animal
Friendships
HOLLAND,
Jennifer S.
True stories collected from around the
world of unlikely animal friendships. This
includes a dog and piglet, orang-utan and
cat,...
0
The Dog on the
Tuckerbox
FENTON,
Corinne
The story of one dog's unwavering loyalty
to her bullocky master.
0
The Dreadful Flu� BLABEY, Aaron Serenity Strainer was perfect, perfect,
perfect. That is until she discovers belly
button �u�. Not just any ordinary �u� but...
1
The Drop Goes Plop: A
First Look at the Water
Cycle
GODWIN, Sam Follow the journey of a drop of water
(from a cloud).
0
The Duck Catcher AARON, Moses Retelling of an Asian Story. 1
The Duck in the Gun COWLEY, Joy The war plans of a General and his army
are thwarted when a duck lays her eggs in
their one...
0
The Dudgeon is Coming DODD, Lynley The Dudgeon is shy and polite, so why is
everyone becoming more and more
anxious as his arrival approaches?
0
The Dumpster Diver WONG, Janet
S
Each weekend Steve and his young
neighbours use their imagination to
transform neighbourhood trash into
treasure.
0
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Sports
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Sports
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Humour R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
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Mystery/Crime ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction
Unlikely
Friendshi
ps
R to 2
Animals ,
Historical
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Little Bees R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
Classics R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
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Relationships ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
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The Echidna and the
Shade Tree
LOFTS, Pamela Dreaming Story : One of a series of
Aboriginal stories about animals and birds.
1
The Egg METTLER,
Rene
Watch as the chick, develops, grows and
hatches.
0
The Eleventh Sheep MEWBURN,
Kyle
When the eleventh sheep falls out of Sian's
dreams and into the real world, Sian is
excited to have a...
0
The Emperor's New
Clothes Horse
WILSON, Tony
&
DEGENNARO,
Sue
Based on the well-known traditional story.
The Emperor is determined to win the
next horse race. Has he found the...
1
The Emperor’s Kingdom:
Penguins on Ice
KIRKWOOD,
Roger
Follow a year in the life of Emperor
Penguins. Illustrated with stunning
photographs. Includes a DVD.
1
The Empty City MEGARRITY,
David
A boring shopping trip turns into an
extraordinary adventure.
1
The Environment SPILSBURY,
Louise
Investigates what the environment is, what
water pollution, air pollution and global
warming are and how to care for the...
1
The Extraordinary Mr
Qwerty
STRAMBINI,
Karla
Mr Qwerty has so many ideas he tries to
keep them under his hat until they grow
and grow…the world...
1
The Fabulous Finola Fox BIRD, Carmel
& ARGENT,
Kerry
Finola Fox collects shoes, dreaming of
displaying them in her own gallery or
museum.
1
The Fabulous Friend
Machine
BLAND, Nick A cautionary tale presented in an amusing
way about the traps of making friends on
devices. Popcorn is the friendliest...
1
The Fairy's Wings RUBINSTEIN,
Gillian
When Tania �nds a tiny pair of wings
hanging on the clothesline, she is sure that
they belong to a...
1
The Family Book PARR, Todd Read all about di�erent kinds of families 1
The Famishing Vanishing
Mahoosive Mammoth
HUGHES,
Holly &
HODGKINSO
N, Leigh
Mammoth and Bug are great friends and
Bug does everything he can to distract
Mammoth from eating everything in sight....
0
The Fantastic Flying Books
of Mr Morris Lessmore
JOYCE, William Traces the life of Morris Lessmore, a writer
obsessed with books who is swept away in
a storm and �nds...
0
The Farmer's Hat BARNES, Kim Follow the farmer around his farm as he
tracks down his favourite, special hat that
blew o� his head.
1
The Farmyard Cat ANELLO,
Christine
The farmyard cat was out walking. She was
very, very hungry. She spies the big fat
chickens in the farmyard...
1
The Farmyard Cat in
Trouble
ANELLO,
Christine
Who spilt the milk, chased the goats and
scared the chickens? Was the farmyard cat
up to her old tricks?
1
The Fearsome,
Frightening, Ferocious Box
WATTS,
Frances &
LEGGE, David
With wonderful watercolour and ink
illustrations and a text that leads the reader
from one page spread to the next...
1
The Feel Good Book PARR, Todd What things make you feel good? 1
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The Fire�ghters WHITING, Sue The students pretend to be �re�ghters
and when they are visited by �remen and
their �re engine, the students show...
0
The First Adventures of
Princess Peony
HILTON, Nette
& GIFFORD,
Lucinda
A fun story in a �rst novel format sure to
appeal to young independent readers.
Princess Peony is an imaginative...
1
The First Day Back and
The Zoo That Comes to
You
BELL, Davina &
BLAIR, Karen
Lemonade Jones is a feisty, con�dent,
exuberant girl who �nds it hard to stick to
the rules. This is particularly...
1
The Five Senses of Love PARSONS,
Janet
The very best things about love is that it is
absolutely everywhere, all the time, and I
can �nd it...
1
The Flood GRAY, Nigel When the rain comes pouring down, Mrs
Farmer has no choice but to let the farm
animals into her home...
1
The Fly HORACEK,
Petr
Hello! It's me - the house �y. Open my
book and take a look inside - there's never
a dull...
0
The Flying Orchestra MCFADDEN,
Clare
A whimsical tale about the wind providing
music all around us.
1
The Footbal̀ s Revolt LEWITT-HIM, . A reprint of a Picture book �rst published
in 1939, the illustrations show the football
which is sick of being...
0
The Fox and the Crow DICKENS,
Rosie
A tale from Aesop retold by Rosie Dickens
in a modern text with delightful illustrations,
where the crow is at...
0
The Frank Show MACKINTOSH,
David
The teacher has asked the children in the
class to talk about a member of their family
for show and...
0
The Frog Who Lost His
Underpants
MACIVER,
Juliette
When Froggy loses his underpants all the
animals help him to �nd them and then
also do some problem solving....
0
The Ghost of Miss Annabel
Spoon
BLABEY, Aaron The ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon haunts
the village of Twee every waking hour and
they've had enough! Then one...
1
The Gift MATTHEWS,
Penny
Brown Bear is the last toy to be sold from
the Christmas display. He has even given
his Christmassy ribbon...
1
The Gira�e who got in a
Knot
BUSH, John A gira�e with a tight knot in his long neck is
the humorous focus of this entertaining
Picture book. The...
0
The Girl Who Fell into a
Book
LAWRINSON,
Julia
Can you really get lost in your favourite
book? Annie is about to �nd out.
1
The Girl who Turned into
Treacle
MARWOOD,
Lorraine
Sarah has a dream horse, Treacle, and is
sure that she will get the horse for her
next birthday.
1
The Giving Tree SILVERSTEIN,
Shel
A tree starts out as a leafy playground,
shade provider and apple bearer for a
noisy little boy. Making the...
0
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The Goat, the Duck and
the Bale of Hay
FLYNN, Rachel The drought has ended, the rain has
arrived and the rivers are running. An
invitation to a party is washed...
1
The Gobble Gobble
Moooooo Tractor Book
ALBOROUGH,
Jez
When sheep climbs onto Farmer Dougal's
tractor and says "Ba-aa-aa-aa" it sounds like
the engine starting. Soon all the other...
0
The Gobbledygook is
Eating a Book
CLARKE,
Justine
A fun rhyming book in which the
Gobbledygook learns there is more to
books than eating them. Beautifully
illustrated and...
1
The Good Mood Hunt ORAM, Hiawyn Hannah wakes up so happy that everyone
around her catches her good mood, until
she remembers something that makes
her...
0
The Gordon Star PATTERSON,
Rebecca
Miss Conway gives out gold stars for good
work in class but cheerful, messy Gordon
never earns one even though...
0
The Gorilla Suit KELLEHER,
Victor
Tom loved the gorilla suit he was given for
his birthday. He wore it everywhere, even
when he visited the...
1
The Grandad Tree COOKE, Trish An apple tree in the garden is used as a
metaphor for the changing stages of life.
The children play...
0
The Grannyman SCHACHNER,
Judith Byron
While narrating the antics of a much loved
and very old cat, whose home is to be
shared with a...
0
The Great Big Animal Ask HATHORN,
Libby
So many animals have great big questions
to ask. Who can give a great big answer?
1
The Great Cake MATTHEWS,
Tina
Harvey wants to bake a cake but his
mother says they don't have the
ingredients. Each time Harvey "bakes" a...
0
The Great Dragon Bake
O�
O'BYRNE,
Nicola
Flamie is a dragon who looks so terrifying
he is invited to join the Ferocious Dragon
Academy for the most...
0
The Great Expedition CARNAVAS,
Peter
A group of young explorers was charged
with a dangerous mission to travel across
wild country to deliver a parcel.
1
The Great Garden
Mystery
TREML, Renee The animals need to solve the mystery of
who is stealing the beetroot from the
garden. Of course it will...
1
The Great Jimbo James CUMMINGS,
Phil
Jimbo James wants to be a magician. It
looks easy! But when he does his �rst
show, he �nds out...
1
The Great Rabbit Race BLACKWOOD,
Freya
Mum went out to buy a new pair of
gumboots, but came back with a rabbit.
This rabbit then known...
1
The Great Rock Whale PAICE,
Christine
After looking for his family for thousands of
years, the sad and lonely Great Whale is
found by those to...
1
The Great Sloth Race KING-SMITH,
Dick
When two tree sloths meet in the middle
of a branch, they notice one physical
di�erence. Feeling cheated and
imperfect,...
0
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The Greatest Father's Day
of All
MANGAN,
Anne &
AINSLIE,
Tamsin
A book that focuses on Dads and the day
that we celebrate them. This story is about
one Dad who...
1
The Hairy-Nosed
Wombats Find a New
Home
FRENCH,
Jackie
An (almost) true story of how the Hairy-
nosed Wombats �nd a new home and are
helped to breed and thrive...
1
The Happy Hedgehog PFISTER,
Marcus
Mikko, a young hedgehog, teaches his
grumbling grandpa a lesson. Grandfather
Tarek urges Mikko to accomplish
something important. Mikko ventures...
0
The Heart and the Bottle JEFFERS,
Oliver
Once there was a girl whose life was �lled
with all the wonder of the world around
her. Then one...
0
The Heart of a Whale PIGNATARO,
Anna
Did you know that the heart of a whale is
so big that a whole car can �t inside it...
0
The Hero of Little Street ROGERS,
Gregory
Escaping from a gang of bullies, a Boy slips
into a grand old gallery - the perfect hiding
place, full...
1
The Hip Hop Barn CUMMINGS,
Phil & FOOT,
Mandy
The farm animals take a chance to have
some fun when the farmer is tired and
goes to bed. They...
0
The Hole BROWN, Kerry
& MASCIULLO,
Lucia
A very appealing book with bright
illustrations in acrylic, collage and pencil, the
cut-out on the cover begs the reader...
1
The House that Sailed
Away
HUTCHINS,
Pat
Grandma, Mother, Father, Morgan, the
baby and Tailcat �nd themselves catapulted
into the wackiest adventure ever when
their house �oats...
0
The Huey’s in … It wasn’t
me
JEFFERS,
Oliver
The little thumb shape creatures can’t
agree on anything, not even on what they
are arguing about. Appealing simple
illustrations.
0
The Hueys in None the
Number
JEFFERS,
Oliver
A book for mathematical thinkers, the
Hueys explore the concept of ‘none’ with
fun along the way.
0
The Important Things CARNAVAS,
Peter
Christopher discovers the important things
in his life as he comes to terms with an
absent father.
1
The Jacket PASHLEY, Sue-
Ellen & BAKER,
Thea
A beloved jacket is recycled form one
generation to another, from the people in
the house to the cat to...
1
The Jolly Postman or
Other Peoples' Letters
AHLBERG,
Janet
The Jolly Postman delivers cards and
letters to various fairy-tale characters. He
has a letter of apology for the three...
0
The Journey of a Butter�y SCRACE,
Carolyn
Shows the di�erent stages of the journey
of some Monarch Butter�ies.
0
The Jumble Sale BRANFORD,
Anna
Lily lives with her dad in a tiny elf house so
on a jumble sale day her dad gets out...
0
The King and the Seed MADDERN,
Eric
King Karnak is worried. He hasn't got long
to live and there is no-one to take the
throne after him....
0
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Kestrel
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The King of Quizzical
Island Digs Through the
World
SNELL,
Gordon
If you had to prove the world is round,
what would you do? Join His Majesty for
some amazing underground...
0
The Last ANZAC WINCH,
Gordon
Based on a true story of a boy visiting an
ANZAC veteran, the book is designed to
alternate pages with...
0
The Last Dance MORGAN,
Sally
On each double page spread, an Australian
creature is presented, telling the reader in
a short, pithy Haiku of the...
1
The Last Viking JORGENSEN,
Norman &
FOLEY, James
A boy outwits local bullies by channelling
his inner Viking.
1
The Leopard and the Cow
and Four Other True
Stories of Animal
Friendships
HOLLAND,
Jennifer S.
The third book in the series of unlikely
animal friendships. This includes a leopard
and cow, gorilla and kittens, dog...
0
The Life Cycle of a Frog THOMSON,
Ruth
Follow the stages in a frog's life cycle. 0
The Life Cycle of a
Ladybird
THOMSON,
Ruth
Follow the development of the tiny white
eggs as they turn into colourful ladybirds.
0
The Life Cycle of a Salmon THOMSON,
Ruth
An introduction to how tiny pink eggs turn
into gleaming salmon, who, as adults, travel
many kilometres to return to...
0
The Life Cycle of an Owl THOMSON,
Ruth
An introduction to the life cycle from an
egg to a powerful owl.
0
The Life of a Car STEGGALL,
Susan
Follow the life of a car from the factory to
the scrap yard
0
The Light OLIVER, Jo The members of this Lighthouse keeper's
family go about their lives on an island
working, doing lessons looking after each...
0
The Lighthouse Keeper
Stories
ARMITAGE,
David &
ARMITAGE,
Ronda
Two favourite stories in one book; 'The
Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch', and 'The
Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic'. Published as a
�rst novel...
1
The Lighthouse Keeper's
Christmas
ARMITAGE,
Ronda &
ARMITAGE,
David
It's Christmas Eve, a storm is raging and Mr
Grinling and his great nephew, George,
are stranded in the Lighthouse....
1
The Lighthouse Keeper's
Lunch
ARMITAGE,
Ronda &
ARMITAGE,
David
Mr Grinling, the lighthouse keeper, tends
his light come rain or shine. But the greedy
seagulls keep stealing the food.
1
The Lion & the Mouse: a
Fable by Aesop
PINKNEY,
Jerry
Sometimes even the king of the animal
world needs help from a little friend. A
wordless version of Aesop's fable.
0
The Lion Sleeps Tonight SOLOMON,
Linda
A Picture book version of the famous song.
Everyone is sure to want to sing along with
the CD.
1
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Lifecycles
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About
Lifecycles
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The Lion's Share MCELLIGOTT,
Matthew
When the animals are invited to dine with
the lion, they all behave badly with terrible
table manners, except ant,...
0
The Little Big School ALEXANDER,
Goldie
Guy's school is merging with a larger
primary school
1
The Little Crooked House WILD,
Margaret
With a creak and a groan the little crooked
house heaved itself up and ran to �nd a
safe place...
1
The Little Dinosaur HOY, Catriona
& PLANT,
Andrew
Before Australia existed lived a little
dinosaur amongst conifers, ferns and
cycads of the forest. The little dinosaur had
an...
1
The Little Joey who Lost
her Bounce
ROBAARD,
Jedda
Little Joey wakes up knowing that she
needs to bounce, but she cannot
remember how. She looks in the
cupboard...
1
The Little One: The Story
of a Red-tailed Monkey
LITCHFIELD,
Katie Afrika
The true story of a tiny orphaned monkey
and the little girl who he adopted as his
mum.
1
The Littlest Dinosaur and
the Naughty Rock
FOREMAN,
Michael
The littlest dinosaur is in a bad mood and
needs to spend time on the naughty rock.
He soon realises...
0
The Littlest Pirate and the
Hammerheads
CLARK, Sherryl Nicholas Nosh, the littlest pirate in the
world is back in another adventure. He has
to rescue his family's treasure...
1
The Littlest Pirate in a
Pickle
CLARK, Sherryl Primrose, the awful cousin of Nicholas
Nosh, tells him he's too small to be a pirate,
so he sets o�...
1
The Lizard Gang SOMERVILLE,
Kirra
Dreaming Story : The Lizard Gang were
usually good friends but occasionally they
argued about who was the best lizard.
1
The Long Red Scarf HILTON, Nette Grandpa loves the long, woolly blue scarf
that his friend Jake wears on their �shing
trips. He asks his female...
1
The Long Way Home RODDA, Emily A sugar glider is desperate to �nd her way
home to be with the one she loves.
1
The Lost Girl KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
A little girl is lost away from her family in
the Australian bush. She �nds her way
home with the...
1
The Lost Treasure STRADLING,
Jan
Pirate Ruby is a good pirate and Pirate
Hamish is a bad pirate. When Pirate Jack
can't �nd his treasure,...
1
The Magic Bicycle PATTEN, Brian Danny's amazing non-stop journey around
the world.
0
The Magic Donkey Ride ANDREAE,
Giles
Treacle is a donkey who lives on a farm
and is close friends with Flinny. One night
Flinny discovers that...
0
The Magic Hat FOX, Mem Where will the magic hat land next? 1
The Magic Pillow DEMI, N/A A poor boy, in China, wishes for money,
fame and power until a magician gives him
a magic pillow that...
0
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The Magic Sneeze WHYBROW,
Ian
Aunty Boot's cauldron is making a very
strange sound and Nicholas only wants to
take a little peek. But, as...
0
The Magic Violin KELLEHER,
Victor
When Jimbo plays the violin, the noise is
terrible! In the end the violin decides to
take charge.
1
The Magic Wand DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
Becky only sort-of believes the wand made
from an old paintbrush is magic. So she is
astonished when a disappearing...
1
The Magical Bicycle DOHERTY,
Berlie
A young boy struggles to ride his new bike. 0
The Magical Life of Mr
Renny
TIMMERS, Leo Mr Renny the painter paints pictures that
look just like the real thing. At the market a
stranger o�ers him...
0
The Magni�cent Tree BLAND, Nick &
KING, Stephen
Michael
Pop and Bonny are always together
bursting with ideas of things to make and
do. Bonny likes Pop’s ideas because...
1
The Man Who Loved
Boxes
KING, Stephen
Michael
Some people thought that his Dad was
useless. A small boy came to understand his
father's special way of showing...
1
The Man Whose Mother
was a Pirate
MAHY,
Margaret
This is the story of Sam, an accountant and
his �rst trip to the seaside with his ex-pirate
mother. This...
1
The Mermaid's Tail CAISLEY,
Raewyn
The tail maketh the mermaid, well at least
for one night, when Crystal dreams vividly
of life in the ocean...
0
The Midnight Feast WILD,
Margaret
The cheeky babies from The Midnight
Gang are back! Baby Brenda and her gang
meet up with Baby Mario and...
1
The Midnight Gang WILD,
Margaret
A gang of babies climb out of their cots at
night to go to the park and play. Here
they...
1
The Midnight Possum MORGAN,
Sally
When possum climbs across the tree tops,
and into the forest red gum tree covered
with blossoms, he eagerly anticipates...
1
The Miracle of the Little
Wooden Duck
WILD,
Margaret
Every day Annie stroked and talked to the
little wooded duck that sat on her
windowsill, wishing that it would...
1
The Monster Fish THIELE, Colin It's time for the Big Boomer Fishing
Contest! Ben's cousin Andy catches the
biggest �sh you ever saw........ and then...
1
The Monster Hole SMALL, Mary Mr and Mrs Snottygobble have a beautiful
garden. Until one morning they �nd an
enormous hole in the middle of...
1
The Moon Shines Out of
the Dark
DOWRICK,
Stephanie
Harry has strategies for being brave and
strong. His mum �lls the space under his
bed so there is no...
1
The Most Important Gift of
All
CONWAY,
David
Ama has a new baby brother. When she
asks Grandma Sisi what gift she can give
him to welcome him...
0
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Boys
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The Most Magni�cent
Mosque
JUNGMAN,
Ann
When a new Christian king decides to pull
down the beautiful Mosque of Cordoba,
three old friends decide something must...
0
The Naughtiest Reindeer GREENBERG,
Nicki
While there are so many Christmas books
that sit on shelves during the year, this one
deserves to be added...
0
The New Friend RIPPIN, Sally Jack starts the day in a very grouchy mood.
His dad tries to cheer him up, but
something unexpected results...
1
The Newtown Tigers WAGNER,
Michael
She's only �ve and half their size, but when
her Dad is sick and can't coach the
Newtown Tigers football...
1
The Night Garden HURST, Elise When Sally wakes in the night, she walks
into the garden she has painted on her
bedroom window, with her...
1
The Night�sh MCCOSKER,
Helen
One night, when �shing with his dad, Ant
caught a night�sh. He put it in a bowl in his
room,...
1
The Orchard Book of
Nursery Stories
WINDHAM,
Sophie
Large print and plenty of bright attractive
illustrations in this perfect introduction to
traditional stories like Goldilocks and Henny
Penny....
0
The Outback PORTER,
Annaliese
The Australian Outback is captured in all its
moods in this ballad about Australia.
1
The Painted Ponies LESTER, Alison From one of our favourite Australian author
illustrators the story from a Grandma of
when she was a girl and...
1
The Pangkarlangu and the
Lost Child
NAPURRURLA,
Molly Tasman
& NICHOLLS,
Christine
Dreaming Story : When a small boy ignores
his parents' advice and follows them out
hunting, he meets a huge,...
1
The Park in the Dark WADDELL,
Martin
The deserted park is an exciting place to
be after dark. That's why the toy monkey
and his friends Loopy...
0
The Patch HEADLEY,
Justina Chen
Why is Becca wearing an eye patch? 1
The Pear in the Pear Tree ALLEN, Pamela John and Jane solve the problem of how
to get the pear from a branch that is too
high for...
1
The Peasant Prince LI, Cunxin The inspring story of Mao's last dancer 1
The Pen Pal Club MORGAN,
Sally & WHITE,
Annie
These friends are pen pals and together
they learn about each other and where
they live in Australia. The book...
1
The Pencil AHLBERG,
Allan
How can the pencil stop the rubber from
rubbing out all the people, animals and
buildings that the pencil has...
0
The Perfect Flower Girl CHANDAB,
Taghred &
TALIB, Binny
Two sisters are very excited about being
�ower girls for their aunt’s traditional
Lebanese-Muslim wedding.
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The Perfect Leaf PLANT,
Andrew
Inspired by a windy autumn afternoon and
two real little girls, The Perfect Leaf takes
the simple joy of leaf...
0
The Perfect Nest FRIEND,
Catherine
Jack, the cat, is building the perfect nest to
attract the perfect chicken who will lay the
perfect egg to...
0
The Perfect Present ROBERTON,
Fiona
Henry's grandparents gave him the perfect
present for his birthday. Will it change
things between Henry and Spot forever?
1
The Perfect Thing MORGAN,
Sally &
KWAYMULLIN
A, Ambelin
Lily and her grandpa are going to the park
and Lily doesn't want to go. They have
done it zillions...
1
The Pig in the Pond WADDELL,
Martin
Neligan's pig sits by the pond watching the
ducks and geese play on the cool water.
The pig gets hotter...
0
The Pigeon Needs a Bath WILLEMS, Mo ‘Clean’, ‘dirty’….they are just words you
know. The pigeon is �lthy and needs a
bath and the reader is invited...
0
The Pigeon wants a
Puppy!
WILLEMS, Mo The pigeon really, really wants a puppy and
promises to look after it, but is it a good
idea?
0
The Place where the
Planes Take O�
HERRICK,
Steven
Joe loves to spend weekends with his Dad
at a special place where the planes take o�.
1
The Pocket Dogs and the
Lost Kitten
WILD,
Margaret
Bi� and Bu� the pocket dogs become
worried when they think Mr Pockets loves
the new kitten more than them....
1
The Pocket Dogs go on
Holiday
WILD,
Margaret
Little dogs, Bi� and Bu�, love riding in the
pockets of Mr Pocket's very big coat. While
on holiday by...
1
The Poesy Ring GRAHAM, Bob In County Kerry on the west coast of
Ireland, a ring inscribed ‘love never dies is
thrown to the wind...
1
The Postman's Dog SHANAHAN,
Lisa
Charlie, the postman, loves delivering
letters to lonely people and their dogs, all
over town. He always has time for...
1
The Potato People ALLEN, Pamela A boy and his grandmother make people
from potatoes. The potatoes are later
thrown out onto the compost heap.
1
The Pout-pout Fish DIESEN,
Deborah
Sometimes a kiss is all it takes to turn things
around.
1
The Prince and the Witch
and the Thief and the
Bears
CHISHOLM,
Alastair &
TUYA, Jez
When Dad tries to tell a made-up bedtime
story, Jamie questions the story line to such
a point that it...
0
The Princess and her
Panther
ORR, Wendy A brave big sister (the princess) and her
not so brave sister (the panther) have a
midnight camping adventure in...
1
The Princess and the
Packet of Frozen Peas
WILSON, Tony Prince Henry wants to fall in love and
marry a princess who likes the outdoors,
camping and hockey but it's...
1
The Princess in Black HALE,
Shannon &
HALE, Dean
The story of a princess who has many
adventures as a superhero. At home in her
castle Princess Magnolia wears...
0
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Princess
in Black
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The Princess in Black and
the Science Fair Scare
HALE,
Shannon &
HALE, Dean
Princess Magnolia is all prepared for the
Interkingdom Science Fair. She has
prepared information about seeds and
plants. When she...
0
The Princess Who Hated It KLEIN, Robin Princess Althea doesn't like being a
princess. She wants to have fun!
1
The Pros and Cons of
Being a Frog
DEGENNARO,
Sue
Finding the right animal wasn't easy. It was
Camille who �nally gave me the idea of
being a frog! Frogboy...
1
The Proudest Blue : a
Story of Hijab and Family
MUHAMMAD,
Ibtihaj & ALI,
S.K & ALY,
Hatem
On the �rst day back at school Faizah’s
older sister Asiya starts to wear hijab as an
older girl in...
1
The Puppet Show DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
Becky's puppet show is funny and a bit
scary - and very surprising.
1
The Pupstars POSHOGLIAN,
Yvette
Archie is at doggy daycare with all his
friends. They can’t believe that the world’s
most famous pup is coming...
0
The Queen of France WADHAM, Tim When Rose wakes up one morning, she
feels royal, so she puts on a necklace, some
bracelets and a crown....
0
The Queens Hat ANTONY,
Steve
The Queen loses her hat while walking to
visit someone special, and all the
guardsmen chase it for her over...
0
The Rabbit-Hold Golf
Course
MULVEY, Ella Set in the desert, a group of children from
a desert community go camping, looking
for rabbits. There are so...
1
The Race for the Chinese
Zodiac
WANG,
Gabrielle
Thirteen animals line up for the great race
across the river. Twelve will win a place in
the Chinese Zodiac....
1
The Rainbirds METZENTHE
N, David
From the top of the tallest tree, Gleeson
waits for the big black mountain birds, the
rain birds, to �y...
1
The Rainbow MORIARTY,
Ros & .,
Balarinji
For the very youngest in this level this book
has beautiful, colourful illustrations and a
simple text. The land bakes...
1
The Rainbow Fish PFISTER,
Marcus
The Rainbow Fish is so proud of his
beautiful decoration that it blinds him to the
beauty others hold inside.
0
The Recess Queen O'NEILL, Alexis Mean Jean is the school bully until things
change when a new student arrives.
0
The Red Book STANTON,
Beck &
STANTON,
Matt
Another challenge in this book convincing
us that the yellow crown, the green tie and
the purple glasses are red....
1
The Red Feather KITCHIN, Ben Claude �nds a red feather on the beach. It
is the most beautiful thing he has ever
seen. All the...
1
The Red Wheelbarrow STEWART,
Briony
With nothing but a paper bag �lled with
lollies and a much-loved blanket, two
sisters and a curious chicken share...
1
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Princess
in Black
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The Return of Thelma the
Unicorn
BLABEY, Aaron The sequel to ''Thelma the Unicorn''.
Thelma, who has given up her life of fame,
is begged to return for...
1
The Road to Goonong COX, David This touching story about a country
childhood tells of the good times and the
bad, and captures the enduring spirit...
1
The Roller-Coaster METZENTHE
N, David
Matt wants to go on every ride at the Fun
Park, but the roller coaster scares him. Will
it �y...
1
The Runaway Hug BLAND, Nick Lucy shares Mummy's going to bed hug
with everyone in the family, but when the
hug runs away, she discovers...
1
The Sandcastle GOWAR, Mick A family makes a castle at the beach. 0
The Sandpit Wars COSTAIN,
Meredith
Jasmine, Georgia, Emily and Su-Ping are
best friends. Every break at school is spent
together playing games and telling stories....
1
The Scallywags MELLING,
David
Sometimes it's hard to behave properly if
you're a messy, noisy wolf who just wants
to have fun.
0
The Scarecrows’ Wedding DONALDSON,
Julia
A story with a villain, a hero and scarecrow
in distress. Reginald Rake nearly upsets the
scarecrows’ wedding day. A...
0
The Sea Dog MATTHEWS,
Penny
Ben lives in a lighthouse but is a lonely boy
and afraid of the sea. A little white dog,
Licky,...
1
The Sea-Breeze Hotel VAUGHAN,
Marcia
Life is tough at the Sea-Breeze Hotel
where the strong winds are keeping the
guests away. Young Sam comes up...
1
The Secret Message RIPPIN, Sally Charming story of a young girl trying to
make friends with another young girl on
the beach. They leave notes...
1
The Secret of the Black
Rock
TODD-
STANTON,
Joe
Erin stows away on her mother’s �shing
boat and has an amazing adventure when
she is stranded on ‘Black Rock’....
0
The Secret World of
Butterlies
MEREDITH,
Courtney Sina
& CLARKSON,
Giselle
A wonderful survey of the world of
butter�ies, with detailed drawings.
Published in New Zealand and available
here, to compliment...
1
The Shack that Dad Built RUSSELL,
Elaine
Dad decided to build a shack for us by the
beach. It was hot in summer and cold in
winter,...
1
The Short Gira�e FLORY, Neil When it comes to taking a photo of the
tallest animals in the world, the gira�es
were all ready as...
1
The Shy Mala STAFFORD,
Liliana
Dreaming Story : There was danger, but
Warla had no choice: she had to �nd
another place to hide.
1
The Silver Stream ROENNFELDT,
Robert
Deep in her burrow at the edge of the
silver stream, Mother Platypus waits for her
babies, Platypie and Platypea...
1
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the
Unicorn
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The Singing Hat RIDDLE, Tohby When a bird makes its nest on Colin
Jenkin's head, his gentle and courteous
acceptance rede�nes his life.
1
The Sisters Saint-Claire
and the Royal Mouse Ball
GIBSON,
Carlie &
AINSLIE,
Tamsin
Another cute tale of the Sisters Saint-Claire
who live in a pretty French village with
their parents Odette and Pierre....
1
The Sisters Saint-Clare GIBSON,
Carlie &
AINSLIE,
Tamsin
Beautifully illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie in
soft colours with endpapers of tiny berries
this will appeal to readers who like...
1
The Skunk with No Funk YOUNG,
Rebecca
Woody is not what his family expected. No
matter how hard they tried to show Woody
what to do, he...
1
The Slightly Annoying
Elephant
WALLIAMS,
David
Sam has forgotten he applied to adopt an
elephant from the zoo. When an elephant
arrives to stay there is...
0
The Sloth and the
Dinglewot
PRUST, Nicole
& ENRIGHT,
Amanda
Samuel the Sloth enjoys hanging around
with his family but decides he’s had
enough of keeping still and quiet all...
0
The Sloth who Came to
Stay
WILD,
Margaret &
TO, Vivienne
A funny story about a family who are
always in a rush. When a cute sloth comes
to stay they...
1
The Smallest Bilby and the
Easter Games
HILTON, Nette When the rabbits decide to stop delivering
Easter eggs, all the bush animals want to be
the new Easter Bunny.
1
The Smallest Bilby and the
Midnight Star
HILTON, Nette Every night, the smallest bilby looks up at
the midnight sky and searches for his
favourite star.
1
The Smallest Turtle DODD, Lynley Follow the smallest turtle as he journeys to
the sea after he hatches from his egg.
0
The Smeds and the Smoos DONALDSON,
Julia &
SCHEFFLER,
Axel
Donaldson and Sche�er are known for the
popular Gru�alo stories. In this book, far
away on a distant planet, two...
1
The Snake and the Boy SEBASTIEN,
Azmen
Down the bark of the old paperbark tree a
green tree snake makes its way to the
ground and slithers...
1
The Snow Wombat CHAMBERS,
Susannah
Set in the Australian High Country this is a
book about wombats with a di�erence.
This wombat makes a big...
0
The Snugglebump Jump MAWTER, Jeni A fun-�lled rhyme that explores the
excitement of an older sibling preparing
for a new baby to arrive.
0
The Soccer Star RIPPIN, Sally How can Billie prove that girls can play
Soccer, too?
1
The Somethingosaur MITTON, Tony Crick, crickle, crackle. A creature hatches
out of an egg not knowing what it is and
goes searching for its...
0
The Spider and the Fly DITERLIZZI,
Tony
Will you walk into my parlour said the
spider to the �y?
0
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The Spotted Cat NAPURRURLA,
Molly Tasman
Dreaming Story : An evil monster is
terrorising the land and the people are
afraid. The spotted cat knows he...
1
The Sticky Doll Trap SOUHAMI,
Jessica
Based on the West African version of Brer
Rabbit and the Tar Baby (catching a
trickster with a sticky doll).
0
The Stone Lion WILD,
Margaret
A whimsical story in which a statue of a
stone lion ‘comes to life’ as it plays a role
in...
1
The Story Blanket WOLFF, Ferida
& SAVITZ,
Harriet May
Babba Zarrah unravels her story blanket in
order to knit new clothes that her
nieghbours need. When there was no...
0
The Story of Growl HORACEK,
Judy
Growl is a little monster who loves to
growl. One day she is banned from
growling. What will she do?
1
The Story of Pinocchio DAYNES, Katie "Only good puppets become real boys",
warns the cricket. But some puppets don't
like being good. Is Pinocchio doomed to...
0
The Story of Rosy Dock BAKER,
Jeannie
Rosy Dock is a plant introduced to Australia
by a migrant that takes over the landscape.
1
The Sugarbag TURNER-
JENSEN, Nola
Jimmy and Max are out in the bush when
a native bee passes by. Jimmy catches the
stingless bee and...
1
The Swap ORMEROD,
Jan
While Mama Crocodile is proud of her
adorable baby crocodile, older sister
Caroline Crocodile is not happy. She thinks
he...
1
The Tale of Mr Jeremy
Fisher
POTTER,
Beatrix
Mr Jeremy Fisher decides to go �shing to
catch minnows for his dinner and nearly
gets caught by a �sh.
0
The Terrible Plop DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
Here is the story of the terrible PLOP, with
a bear and a rabbit and a hop hop hop.
But...
1
The Terrible Suitcase ALLEN, Emma
&
BLACKWOOD,
Freya
Starting school is an important time and for
the girl in this story not having the ‘right’
school bag has...
1
The Thank You Dish TRACE, Bella At dinnertime at Grace's place she and her
mother give thanks for their food and
everyone who helps them get...
1
The Things That I Love
About Trees
BUTTERWORT
H, Chris &
VOAKE,
Charlotte
A child observes the changes in the
environment through the year. Although
set in the northern hemisphere, the
information is...
0
The Three Billy Goats Flu� MORTIMER,
Rachael
When Mr Troll threatens to eat the 3 Billy
Goats Flu� for trip-trapping over his bridge
too loudly, Mother Goat...
0
The Three Billy Goats
Gru�
BLAND, Nick A traditional tale retold in an original form
and illustrated by an Australian favourite.
1
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The Three Kangaroos
Gru�
RICHARDS, Kel When three kangaroos decide to head for
greener pastures across the valley, they
are challenged by a big, scary bunyip.
0
The Three Little Pigs LAMOND,
Margete
When three little pigs build themselves
houses - one of straw, one of sticks, and
one of bricks - they...
1
The Tiny Guitar ROY, James His mum and dad call him Simon but the
kids at school call him Chook. That is
because Simon doesn’t...
0
The Tiny Star FOX, Mem &
BLACKWOOD,
Freya
A favourite author and illustrator together
tell the story of life from small beginnings
to small endings. A story to...
1
The Tobbley Twins CUMMINGS,
Phil
Twins make for busy family life. 1
The Tortoise and the Hare MCALLISTER,
Angela
The hare boasts that he can run faster than
the wind. The tortoise doesn't agree and
challenges the hare to...
0
The Toymaker and the
Bird
ALLEN, Pamela In a little house in a dark forest, a toymaker
lives all alone. A small brown bird likes the
magic...
1
The Treasure Box WILD,
Margaret
During the war, libraries are burnt, homes
and possessions are lost and destroyed. As
they �ee their town, Peter's father...
1
The Troll ROBERTS,
David
All the Troll wants is to catch a goat. He's
bored with always eating �sh. Meanwhile,
Hank Chief and his...
1
The Trouble with Dogs! GRAHAM, Bob Dave is a small, sparky, excitable dog who
needs some training. Will the man from
pup breakers have the answers?
1
The Trouble with Grandad COLE, Babette Locked up for growing a dangerous
vegetable, Grandad lands in a lot of
trouble....
0
The Trouble with Mum COLE, Babette The trouble with Mum is that she wears
funny hats and makes funny cakes, but only
a special mum could...
0
The Truth About Penguins MCKINLAY,
Meg
Penguins? Everybody knows penguins,
don't they?
1
The Twelve Dancing
Princesses
ISADORA,
Rachel
The ba�ed king promises a great reward
to any man who can solve the mystery of
where the princesses go...
0
The Two Bullies MORIMOTO,
Junko
Who is the strongest? Ni-ou from Japan or
Dokkoi from China?
1
The Two Gorillas DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
Becky has two toy gorillas who are very
scary, until they have their �rst bath.
1
The Ugliest Dog in the
World
WHATLEY,
Bruce
Everyone thinks the Ugliest Dog in the
World is 'ugly', but in di�erent ways. Mum
thinks she's ugly in a...
1
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The Ugly Duckling ISADORA,
Rachel
The duckling doesn't look like his brothers
and sisters. He spends an unhappy year
ostracized by the other animals until...
0
The Ugly Five DONALDSON,
Julia &
SCHEFFLER,
Axel
A great fun book to celebrate the ugly.
Rhyming text that works well from
beginning on the African plain and...
0
The Ultimate Animal
Counting Book
COSSINS,
Jennifer
Not only is this a counting book but the
animals are ordered from biggest to
smallest. In addition, there are...
1
The Underhills : a Tooth
Fairy Story
GRAHAM, Bob A modern day family of Tooth Fairies going
about their work. The young Tooth Fairy
children are left with the...
1
The Unexpected
Crocodile
KANE, Kim When there is so much rain and there is
water everywhere, an uninvited creature
joins Peggy's family for dinner. When...
1
The Unhappy Gold�sh DALLIMORE,
Paul
Why is poor little gold�sh so unhappy? The
happy little dog knows what to do.
1
The Unscary Book BLAND, Nick This book isn’t meant to be nice, bright,
delicious, cute or fun…this is a scary book
and it’s going to...
1
The Unwilling Twin BLACKWOOD,
Freya
CBCA Shorlist 2021. Jules and George are
the same in every way. It is quite
impossible to tell them apart....
1
The Usborne Big Book of
Big Trains
CULLIS,
Megan
An illustrated history of trains for anyone
interested in train spotting. Find out about
the biggest, the fastest, the longest...
0
The Vegetable Ark: a Tale
of Two Brothers
KANE, Kim Noah was wealthy and his younger brother
was poor. When it rains for 40 days and
nights, the race is...
1
The Very Brave Bear BLAND, Nick Such fun to read with its rhyming text, the
bear that was cranky is back as a brave
bear. With...
1
The Very Cranky Bear BLAND, Nick On a wet and windy day four friends meet
a very cranky bear. Can they cheer him
up?
1
The Very Hungry Bear BLAND, Nick The bear is grumpy because he’s hungry -
he has been �shing all day and every �sh
has got away....
1
The Very Hungry
Caterpillar
CARLE, Eric The very hungry caterpillar eats his way
through all kinds of food in this beautifully
structured and appealing story.
0
The Very Itchy Bear BLAND, Nick Bear and Flea just can not seem to get
along, until a watery adventure brings
them together.
1
The Very Long Nose of
Jonathan Jones
FATCHEN,
Max
Jonathan Jones had a very long nose. He
felt that it was growing each day. The
neighbours blocked their ears...
1
The Very Noisy Bear BLAND, Nick Another book in the Cranky Bear series 1
The Very Ordinary
Caterpillar
FLEMING,
Garry
The very ordinary caterpillar becomes an
extraordinary butter�y.
1
Animals , Classics R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book ,
Poetry
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Fantasy ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Animals R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Humour , Poetry
Cranky
Bear
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Animals ,
Humour , Poetry
Cranky
Bear
R to 2
Animals ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
The Very Sleepy Bear BLAND, Nick All this lovely bear wants to do is curl up
and hibernate for the winter. The cheeky
red fox is...
1
The Walker Book of Bear
Stories
ROSEN,
Michael
Eighteen favourite Picture books about
bears together in one fabulous collection
including stories by Michael Rosen, Sarah
Hayes and John...
0
The Wall in the Middle of
the Book
AGEE, Jon There is a wall in the middle of this book
which separates all that is safe and
protected on one...
1
The Way Back Home JEFFERS,
Oliver
One day a boy �nds himself stuck on the
moon. He suspects there is a creature
neaby ready to eat...
0
The Way I Love You BEDFORD,
David
The little girl tells what she loves about her
dog. A delightful story.
1
The Way to the Zoo BURNINGHA
M, John
What if you had a magic door in your room
which led to the zoo? Well, Sylvie did and
the...
0
The Wheels on the Ute go
Round and Round
HARRISON,
Loraine
The wheels on the ute go round and
round in the Aussie bush.
1
The Windy Farm MACLEOD,
Doug
The windiest farm on Windy Hill is home to
this resilient and ingenious family. They
can't a�ord much but Mum...
0
The Wish Giver HAWKE,
Rosanne &
PENNER,
Lenore
The Wish Giver lives on the biggest and
brightest star and helps children's wishes
come true. Layla wishes she had...
1
The Witch’s Britches CRUMBLE, P A funny book about magical britches in
rhyme.
1
The Wombats Go on
Camp
HARVEY,
Roland
In usual Roland Harvey style this is a
rollicking story with attention to detail that
will appeal to a range...
0
The Wonderful Wisdom of
Ants
BUNTING,
Philip
Absolutely fabulous facts and information
presented in a humorous and attractive
format, ants are incredible creatures. The
book outlines the...
1
The World That We Want TOFT, Kim
Michelle
Discover 45 unique creatures in nine
di�erent habitats in the rare and fragile
beauty of North Queensland. Find out
how...
1
The Worry Monsters RIPPIN, Sally Jack is very worried. He becomes so
worried that he makes himself sick - a real
case of the 'worry...
1
The Worst Sleepover RIPPIN, Sally Jack is in a wriggly mood because he is so
excited about going to his friend's house
for a sleepover....
1
The Wrong Book BLAND, Nick Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story but
other characters, including an elephant and
a puppet, who don't belong,...
1
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Picture book ,
Humour
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
Aussie
Gems:
Great
Australian
Yarns
R to 2
Humour ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Picture book ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment ,
STEM
R to 2
Non �ction ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
Hey Jack! R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Hey Jack! R to 2
Humour R to 2
Thelma the Unicorn BLABEY, Aaron A very funny story of a plain pony who
dreams of becoming a unicorn. With a
great idea and a...
1
There Was an Old Sailor SAXBY, Claire A nautical version of the classic cumulative
poem, 'There Was an Old Lady'.
1
There's a Bug on My Arm
That Won't Let Go
MACKINTOSH,
David
It's di�cult to know what to do when there
is a bug on your arm that won't buzz o�,
especially...
0
There's a Dinosaur in the
Park
MARTIN,
Rodney
A small boy pretends that a dinosaur-
shaped rubbish bin in the park is real and
has fun imagining riding on...
1
There's a Goat in my Coat MILNE,
Rosemary
Lots of lively rhymes to read and perhaps
act out.
1
There's a Hippopotamus
on our Roof Eating Cake
EDWARDS,
Hazel
A little girl has an imaginary friend. 1
There's a Hole in my
Bucket
SCHUBERT,
Ingrid
This Picture book from the Netherlands,
features a bear and a hedgehog in a quest
to patch a leaky bucket...
0
There's a Hole in my
Bucket
WORTHINGT
ON, Michelle
& TEMPLE,
Sandra
A cheerful version if a traditional song with
a goat and a hare as the main characters.
Accompanied by a...
0
There's a Sea in my
Bedroom
WILD,
Margaret
A little boy is frightened of the sea but
when he �nds a conch shell, he can hear
the sea...
1
There's no Such Thing MCKINNON,
Heidi
CBCA Shortlist 2021. Bear can't sleep. Did
you hear that? Did you feel that? What was
it? It wasn't a...
1
There's No Such Thing MCKINNON,
Heidi
Bear is camping with Ted and can’t sleep.
It’s dark out there. Is that noise a hungry
giant coming to...
1
Thimble YOUNG,
Rebecca &
SUWANNAKIT,
Tull
After Mabel’s Grandma passes away Mabel
�nds a tiny thimble and an un�nished
blanket. Her memories of her Grandma
are...
1
This and That FOX, Mem &
HORACEK,
Judy
For the younger children in this level or
those reading independently, we can hear
Mem Fox’s voice in the words...
1
This Dog Bruce WATTS,
Frances
Bruce is a boisterous pup who is so bouncy
that his friends run away. Is there a game
they all...
1
This Girl That Girl LANCE,
Charlotte
Even though these girls are next- door
neighbours, each one does things
di�erently to the other. This girl likes to...
1
This is Captain Cook MCCARTNEY,
Tania &
BOOTH,
Christina
The story of Captain Cook’s adventures, is
told through the play presented by Miss
Batts and her class, with hilarious...
1
This is my Dump Truck OXLADE, Chris Spend a day with a dump truck driver and
discover how the truck works and what it
can do.
0
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Animals , Science R to 2
Fantasy Keystone
Miniature
s
R to 2
Humour , Poetry R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Classics , Poetry R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Fantasy ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Animals
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Historical ,
Schools
R to 2
Non �ction Mega
Machine
Drivers
R to 2
This is not My Hat KLASSEN, Jon A cheeky little �sh steals a little blue bowler
hat which he thinks suits him far better
than the real...
0
This is our House ROSEN,
Michael
George says the carboard house is his and
no one else can play in it, but the other
boys and...
0
This is the Mud APEL, Kathryn When a cow goes for a drink, it gets stuck
in the mud. How will they get it out?
1
This is the Oasis MOSS, Miriam An introduction to the harsh but beautiful
desert wilderness and the life it supports
0
This Little Chick LAWRENCE,
John
Oink! Oink! Oink! Quack! Quack! Quack!
Moo! Moo! Moo! Can that really be the
little chick?
0
This Little Piggy Went
Dancing
WILD,
Margaret &
NILAND,
Deborah
An innovation on the traditional tale, these
little piggies are much more modern. They
are very active, riding scooters, going...
1
This Little Piggy went
Singing
WILD,
Margaret
Based on the traditional rhyme ‘This little
piggy went to market’, these cute little
piggies do a whole lot more...
1
This Moose Belongs to Me JEFFERS,
Oliver
The storyline centres on Wilfred, a boy with
a number of rules, which he sees as
important. Marcel the Moose...
0
This Small Blue Dot SWORDER,
Zeno
CBCA Shortlist 2021. There's so much I
want to tell you but here's the really
important stu�. A young girl...
1
This Way Up DUNSTAN,
Kylie
Shifting can be scary but shifting from
overseas can turn lives upside down. Grace
rediscovers the things that are important...
1
Those Pesky Rabbits FLOOD, Ciara Bear lives by himself and loves it. He is
dismayed when a family of rabbits build
their house next door...
1
Three KING, Stephen
Michael
In a world where he sees creatures with
two legs or four or six and eight, even
twelve, Three hops...
1
Through the Magic Mirror BROWNE,
Anthony
Toby can hardly believe his eyes when he
walks through a magic mirror.
0
Through the Smoke CUMMINGS,
Phil &
MCLEAN,
Andrew
Three children and their imagination set
out in the Australian farmland. Their day is
�lled with fun and imaginative play...
1
Thunderstorm Dancing GERMEIN,
Katrina &
WATSON,
Judy
When a thunderstorm at the beach makes
the family take refuge inside their
grandparents’ house, they all play at being...
1
Tick Tock, Tick Tock,
What's up Croc?
TOFT, Kim
Michelle
Spend a day in the life of a remarkable
reptile, a prehistoric predator which has
withstood the test of time.
1
Tiddler:The Story-telling
Fish
DONALDSON,
Julia
Tiddler is a little �sh who tells the tallest
tales in the ocean.
0
Tidy Titch HUTCHINS,
Pat
Mum complains that Peter and Mary's
bedrooms are a mess. Titch's room is very
tidy so she suggests that he...
0
Humour R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Adventure ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Animals , Poetry R to 2
Humour R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy , STEM
R to 2
Adventure ,
Picture book ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Titch R to 2
Tiger BENDER,
Lionel
Look at the everyday life of tigers in their
natural home and �nd out how their lives
are in danger.
0
Tiger & Cat TEE, Allira Tiger and Cat do everything together.
They play, dance, eat and explore
together. When Tiger has to go to Tiger...
0
Tigers Roar RANCE, Alex &
MCGOWAN,
Shane
A book for Richmond AFL fans by one of
the team’s players, this story is about
persisting and not giving...
1
Tilly GODWIN,
Jane &
WALKER, Anna
Many children keep treasures. Maybe a
smooth stone, a book of lists, a letter, a leaf.
Tilly keeps her treasures...
1
Tilly's Treasure WALKER, Sue Hula hoops, skipping ropes........there is
always a new trend at Tilly's school. How
can Tilly keep up?
1
Tim and Ed DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
The twins are a handful together, but
when Ed goes away for the night they
realise the importance of being...
1
Tim and Tig KELLEHER,
Victor
Tim's birthday present from his Aunt Ethel
is a kitten. A very LARGE kitten.
1
Time for Bed FOX, Mem All the animals are ready to snuggle down
for sleep.
1
Time to Get Out of the
Bath, Shirley
BURNINGHA
M, John
While her mother is calling her to get out
of the bath, Shirley is far away in her own
dream...
0
Timothy Goes to School WELLS,
Rosemary
Timothy is very excited about starting
school until he meets Claude on the �rst
Day.
0
Tiny ROGERS, Paul Tiny the �ea lives on a big dog, who lives in
a big street on Planet Earth. Being such a...
0
Tip the Triceratops ROWE,
Jeannette
This dinosaur can be quite boring except
for the horns and head.
1
Titch HUTCHINS,
Pat
Titch is little. Everyone and everything is
bigger than Titch. He's got a big sister and
an even bigger brother...
0
Titch and Daisy HUTCHINS,
Pat
Titch feels reluctant to attend a party with
children he doesn't know, but his mother
assures him that his friend...
0
To Get to Me KERR, Eleanor Peter invites his friend Ahmed to an
excursion to the zoo. To get there Ahmed
would need to use many...
1
To the Bridge: the
Journey of Lennie and
Ginger Nick
FENTON,
Corrinne
Based on a historical fact. Corinne Fenton
and Andrew Mclean, through words and
illustrations, tell the remarkable true story
of...
0
Today We Have No Plans GODWIN,
Jane
Life for a family is busy during the week.
This book tells the story of what many
children and parents...
1
Together SIMMONS,
Jane
Mousse and Nut love playing together, but
can they really be friends when they are so
di�erent?
1
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Wild
Animals
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Adventure ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Schools R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Humour Dinosaurit
is Catch
the
Dinosaur
Bug
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Titch R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Titch R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
Picture book ,
Historical
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Together Things VASILIU,
Michelle &
JONES,
Gwynneth
When a parent is experiencing mental
health issues it is important for children to
understand that the illness is in...
1
Tom and the Dinosaur
Egg: An Epic Adventure
BECK, Ian The story of an egg, an unusual pet and an
epic journey.
0
Tom and Tilly ROBAARD,
Jedda
Bath time is an adventure for Tom and Tilly. 1
Tom and Tilly Fly Away ROBAARD,
Jedda
Tom and Tilly �y away on a magical
backyard adventure and get home in time
for lunch.
1
Tom Goes to Kindergarten WILD,
Margaret
Tom can't wait to start kindergarten. When
the big day arrives all his family goes with
him. Suddenly, he doesn't...
1
Tom Tom SULLIVAN,
Rosemary
Follow a small boy, Tom Tom, as he lives a
full life in a remote Aboriginal Community
in Australia's Top...
1
Tommy's Pet KUCHLING,
Guundie
Tommy has a new pet and describes it to a
friend for her to guess what it is. Then, as...
1
Too Busy Sleeping LOUISE, Zanni
&
PIGNATARO,
Anna
When baby Rueben is brought home from
the hospital, Eleanor longs to play with him.
But he is never awake...
1
Too Hot For Spots GOSS, Mini Stella has to be doctor to Barry who is hot,
has a sore head and feels yucky, that is
until...
1
Too Loud Lily LAGUNA, So�e Lily Hippo is too loud. The new teacher
encourages this in the school play.
1
Too Many Cheeky Dogs BELL, Johanna
& BEASLEY,
Dion
Each day more dogs are seen as we walk
from one place to another through the
days of the week....
1
Too Many Elephants In
This House
DUBOSARSKY,
Ursula
In Eric's house there were too many
elephants – in the living room, in the
kitchen, in the bathroom, even...
1
Too Many Friends APEL, Kathryn This verse novel celebrates the ups and
downs of friendship through seven year
old Tahnee’s eyes as she moves through...
1
Too Many Monkeys WILD,
Margaret
Five monkeys live in a tree that's just the
right size for their family until one day
there's a knock-knock...
1
Too Many Pears! FRENCH,
Jackie
Pamela loves pears and will do anything to
get them. Can Amy �nd a way to keep the
pears safe?
1
Too Many Toys SHANNON,
David
Spencer has too many toys, so his mum
says that he has to get rid of some. Each
toy is...
0
Too Much Stu� ORR, Wendy Cassidy wants a desk. Her dad will help her
build it but only after she's tidied her
messy, messy room.
1
Picture book ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Adventure ,
Graphic Novels
R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Schools R to 2
Animals R to 2
Fairy tales ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Poetry , Schools
R to 2
Animals ,
Asian Content
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Too Tight Benito! BRIAN, Janeen Benito Bear has grown too big for his old
cubby-hole so he goes looking for a new
one.
1
Top Dog CLEMENT,
Rod
Samson is the CEO of Samson Inc. He is
the best top dog in a dog-eat-dog world.
Another humorous story...
1
Totally Outrageous Jokes TOTALLY,
Totally
Hundreds of jokes to enjoy. 0
Totally Wonderful Miss
Plumberry
ROSEN,
Michael
Molly is very excited to be taking her
grandma's crystal to school to show her
classmates.
0
Toto and the Turkey DARLING, Kate Toto, the youngest in the family, is scared
of the family pet, a turkey called Turkey.
But when Turkey goes...
1
Tough Boris FOX, Mem Tough Boris is a pirate and he is usually
very tough until his parrot dies.
1
Tough Lester HILTON, Nette Lester and his team play football every
Saturday. Lester looks tough but hardly has
to do anything until the day...
1
Tough Ol' Teddy ATHERTON,
Bruce
On a dark winter's evening a stranger �nds
a battered teddy beneath the swings in the
park.
1
Town Possum, Outback
Possum
MORRISON,
Yvonne
Jacko Possum's peaceful outback life is
turned upside down when his cousin
invites him to the city.
1
Toy Boat DE SEVE,
Randall
A boy made a toy boat which he loved.
Every day he took it to the lake to sail, but...
0
Tracks of a Panda DOWSON,
Nick
On a mountain in China, a mother Panda
has to feed and and keep her new born
cub safe.
0
Tractors and Diggers REGAN, Lisa Includes introductory information about
balers, potato harvesters, forklifts,
bulldozers and ploughs.
0
Tracy the Pteodactyl ROWE,
Jeannette
Pterodactyls do like children, but usually
with sauce.
1
Trains NICHOLSON,
John
An information book about trains as
transport for people and goods.
1
Travelling Solo to France GUTHRIDGE,
Bettina
Lively illustrations, maps and text provide
information about France, its people and
customs for beginner readers.
1
Travelling Solo to India GUTHRIDGE,
Bettina
Lively illustrations and text provide
information about India, its people and
customs for beginner readers.
1
Travelling Solo to Italy GUTHRIDGE,
Bettina
Lively illustrations and text provide
information about Italy, its people and
customs for beginner readers.
1
Travelling Solo to Japan GUTHRIDGE,
Bettina
Lively illustrations and text provide
information about Japan, its people and
customs for beginner readers.
1
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Humour ,
Non �ction
Really Bad
Joke
Books
R to 2
Schools R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Sports R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Poetry
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Non �ction I Love R to 2
Humour Dinosaurit
is Catch
the
Dinosaur
Bug
R to 2
Non �ction Solo
Transport
R to 2
Non �ction Travelling
Solo
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Travelling
Solo
R to 2
Non �ction Travelling
Solo
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Travelling
Solo
R to 2
Travelling Solo to Morocco GUTHRIDGE,
Bettina
Lively illustrations and text provide
information about Morocco, its people and
customs for beginner readers
1
Travelling Solo to Vietnam GUTHRIDGE,
Bettina
Lively illustrations, maps and text provide
information about Vietnam, its people and
customs for beginner readers.
1
Treasure Ship: Picture
Puzzles to Search and
Solve
WICK, Walter Lots of puzzles to search and solve,
including the treasure ship, the
BOUNTIFUL, in many guises throughout
the book.
0
Treasury of Nursery
Rhymes
HEDLEY,
Alistair
Seven artists have illustrated this collection
of over 220 nursery rhymes, arranged
thematically in eight sections. The
illustrations are energetic...
0
Tree PARKER,
Danny
A little story about big things – Love, Birth,
Growth, Creation, Seed, Journeys, Life
cycles, Seasons, Change - Tree.
1
Triangle BARNETT, Mac A beautifully illustrated book about shapes.
Triangle lives in a triangular house with a
triangular door.. and so the story...
0
Triceratops NUNN, Daniel An Introduction to triceratops. 0
Triceratops FROST, Helen An introduction to triceratops. 0
Triceratops MATTHEWS,
Rupert
This book looks at Triceratops one of the
last dinosaurs to live.
0
Tricky Little Hippo BOWRING,
Jane
Holly wants to be best at something, but
her friends win all the games. Then Holly
has a really good...
1
Tropical Terry JARVIS, . Terry is the grey �sh amongst dazzling
shoals of tropical �sh. He feels dull and
although he is best at...
0
Trouble for Toby REID, Janet Toby is one of those students who just
doesn’t seem to be able to keep out of
trouble. That is...
0
Trucks OXLADE, Chris Read about di�erent types of trucks used
for travel, work and fun.
0
Trucks GARDNER,
Charlie
Follow di�erent types of trucks as they
transport their loads.
0
Trucks and Vans THOMAS, Ann Looks at di�erent vehicles and how they
are used.
1
Trumpet's Kittens POLIZZOTTO,
Carolyn
Trumpet is getting fatter and costing a lot
to feed. Sarah discovers that Trumpet is
pregnant so she begins to...
1
Tucking Mummy In LOH, Morag Roles are reversed when mummy falls
asleep while reading a story and her little
girls put her into bed.
1
Non �ction Travelling
Solo
R to 2
Asian Content ,
Non �ction
Travelling
Solo
R to 2
Non �ction Can you
see what
I see?
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
STEM ,
Non �ction ,
Science , Animals
Dinosaurs R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Dinosaurs
and
Prehistori
c Animals
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Non �ction ,
Science
Gone
Forever
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
R to 2
Non �ction Machines
Inside
Out
R to 2
Non �ction See How
They Go!
R to 2
Non �ction Lower
Primary
Transport
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Turbo Tortoise COLE, Steve With the help of his glamorous side-kick,
Karate Cow, Turbo Tortoise is the defender
of the vegetable patch.
0
Turtle MAGLOFF, Lisa How does an egg grow to a green sea
turtle that swims in the seas?
0
Twin Trouble RIPPIN, Sally Twins Fat Cheeks and Little Bean are
di�erent in appearance and nature but get
along well together. When Fat Cheeks...
1
Two Bad Teddies NILAND,
Kilmeny
When a new toy arrives, the two Teddies
become jealous of it and play tricks on it.
1
Two Birds on a Wire VASS, Coral A rhyming tale of two birds who learn to
share
1
Two by Two WINCH, John The timeless story of the great �ood is
narrated from the point of view of the
animals.
0
Two Frogs WORMELL,
Chris
Two frogs sit on a lily pad, one holding a
stick that he says is to beat o� dogs. The...
0
Two Little Bugs SOMMERSET,
Mark and
Rowan
Little Bug Red sits above a leaf, Little Bug
Blue sits underneath. Both are unsure
about life on the other...
0
Two Little Monkeys FOX, Mem &
BARTON, Jill
Two little monkeys with cheeky faces have
adventures up a tree.
1
Two Peas in a Pod MCKIMMIE,
Chris
Ivy and Martin are inseparable friends, so
when Ivy and her family move to another
city, Martin feels very alone.
1
Two Tough Teddies NILAND,
Kilmeny
Will the two tough looking teddies, who
have been abandoned, ever �nd someone
to love them again?
1
Two Trickster Tales from
Russia
MASSON,
Sophie
Two traditional stories in a format with text
for reading aloud or for independent
readers. The traditional story is
complemented...
1
Tyrannosaurus Drip DONALDSON,
Julia
A baby Duckbill dinosaur ends up in the
Tyrannosaurus nest, feels out of place and
is soon nick-named Drip.
0
Tyrannosaurus Rex FROST, Helen An introduction to the world of
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
0
Un-Happy Camper ROY, James His mum and dad call him Simon but the
kids at school call him Chook. That is
because Simon doesn’t...
0
Uncle Rabbit's Busy Visit KEMPTER,
Christa
When Uncle Rabbit comes to visit, he can't
�nd anything he likes and he is determined
to change things.
0
Under My Bed DICKSON,
John &
GURIDI, Raul
When the lights are turned o� the
monsters appear. The illustrations are dark
and spooky but the text is rhyming...
1
Underneath a Cow MARIN, Carol
Ann
With rain imminent, a group of animals take
shelter underneath Madge the cow.
0
Adventure R to 2
Non �ction Watch Me
Grow
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Solo R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Classics R to 2
Animals R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Adventure ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Fairy tales R to 2
Animals , Poetry R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Dinosaurs
and
Prehistori
c Animals
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Schools
Chook
Doolan
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Animals R to 2
Up and Away ROY, James &
GIFFORD,
Lucinda
When Chook is having trouble completing
a homework task describing what he
would like to be when he grows up...
1
Up and Down JEFFERS,
Oliver
A book about friendship. The penguin and
the boy always did things together, until
one day the penguin embarks on...
0
Up, Down and Around AYRES,
Katherine
From seeds dropped into soil to corn
bursting from it's stalks, everything in this
garden is on the move.
0
Up, Up and Away MCLAUGHLIN,
Tom
Orson is the kind of boy who loves to build
things and one day he makes something
extraordinary. He builds...
0
Vanilla Ice-Cream GRAHAM, Bob A single moment when a bird knocks an
ice-cream into a child’s lap shows how we
are all connected, as...
1
Vanishing LUCAS, Mike A beautifully illustrated book that will
engage readers visually with equally rich
language. 'There were once great beasts
that roamed...
1
Verdi CANNON,
Janell
Verdi takes many risks when he is a young
snake growing up.
1
Vets LEAKE, Diyan Find out what vets do, where they work
and who they help.
0
Viking Vik and the
Longship
RAYNER, Shoo One night, while Viking Vik, Wulf and Freya
are guarding the goats in the hills, Vik sees
Greeneyes the Wolf,...
0
Wait STANTON,
Matt &
STANTON,
Beck
Another very funny book by the Stantons.
Bright appealing illustrations and of course
much to amuse. Just wait!
1
Waiting for Hugo NILAND,
Amanda
Hugo’s sister is tired of waiting for Hugo
who loves to count. He counts everything
so sometimes things take longer...
1
Waiting for Later MATTHEWS,
Tina
Later never seems to come soon enough!
Sometimes, though, waiting for later can be
full of surprises.
0
Walk With A Wolf HOWKER,
Janni
Come on a spellbinding journey to the far,
wild north, to the Yukon territory of north-
western Canada, and meet one...
0
Wallabies PRYOR,
Kimberley
Jane
Fascinating facts about 5 species of
Wallabies.
1
Walter's Planet WOLFE,
Richard
Walter builds a machine to help him see
into outer space. Could it be a new planet
that he discovers?
0
Wandering Star PRIOR, Natalie
Jane & KING,
Stephen
Michael
‘I have a horse, a beautiful horse, and her
name is Wandering Star. We roam wild and
free from the...
1
Family &
Relationships
Chook
Doolan
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Poetry
R to 2
Science ,
Science Fiction ,
STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Non �ction People in
the
Communi
ty
R to 2
Adventure ,
Historical
Viking Vik R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction
Nature
Storybook
s
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Adventure R to 2
Adventure ,
Picture book
R to 2
Wandihnu and the Old
Dugong
WYMARRA,
Elizabeth &
WYMARRA,
Wandihnu
After her mother tells her that she is going
on holiday to visit her Grandmother on
Badu Island in the...
1
Wang Wang and Funi CUMMINGS,
Phil
Join in a visit to the zoo to see the pandas,
Wang Wang and Funi.
1
Want to Play Trucks? STOTT, Ann Two boys playing in the park want to play
with each other but one likes trucks and
the other likes...
0
Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book
Burglar
MACKENZIE,
Emily
A great fun read, about a rabbit who loves
books so much he turns to crime to read
more. Nobody...
0
Warambi DARLISON,
Aleesah
When the home of a little bent-wing bat
colony is destroyed, Warambi �nds herself
separated from her family and forced...
1
Watch out for Muddy
Puddles
FAULKS, Ben &
CORT, Ben
What is at the bottom of puddles? A great
story with words that read aloud so well,
illustrations that are...
0
Watch Out, William! HILTON, Nette William can ride his bike but is still at the
stage of being very nervous. When he
accidently peddles down...
1
Watching Gira�es in Africa UNDERWOOD,
Deborah
Find out where gira�es live, how they
move, feed and grow up.
0
Watching Penguins in
Antarctica
SPILSBURY,
Louise
Find out where penguins live, how they
move, feed and grow up.
1
Watching Sharks in the
Oceans
KITE, L. Patricia See where sharks live, how they move,
feed and grow up.
0
Water Play MADGWICK,
Wendy
Fun activities to explore and learn about
the world around them \"Science Starters\"
series.
0
Water Witcher ORMEROD,
Jan
The rain water tank is empty and
everything is thirsty. If only grandfather was
alive to �nd water.
1
Waterlilies LUCAS, Diane A young boy and his mother learn, from
their indigenous family, how to collect and
prepare bush food from di�erent...
1
We All went on Safari: A
Counting Journey
through Tanzania
KREBS, Laurie Learn to count in Swahili and discover all
kinds of African animals with this exciting
children's safari through the grasslands...
0
We Belong Together: A
Book about Adoption and
Families
PARR, Todd Looks at di�erent types of families. 1
We Can Help the
Environment
RISSMAN,
Rebecca
Explores di�erent ways for children to help
the environment every day.
0
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Asian Content ,
Humour
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book ,
Science Fiction
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction Solo R to 2
Non �ction First
Library:
Wild
World
R to 2
Non �ction Wild
World
R to 2
Non �ction First
Library:
Wild
World
R to 2
Non �ction Science
Starters
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Non �ction ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Help the
Environm
ent
R to 2
We Completely Must go to
London
CHILD, Lauren Charlie and Lola visit all the sights of
London.
0
We found a hat KLASSEN, Jon Two turtles �nd a hat that looks good on
both of them, but there are two turtles and
only one...
0
We Honestly Can Look
After Your Dog
CHILD, Lauren Lola knows everything about dogs. When
Lola promises to look after the dog, Marv
warns her not to take him...
0
We love you, Magoo STEWART,
Briony
CBCA Shortlist 2021. Meet Magoo, our silly
dogoo. He's so funny, you'll love him too!
(Back cover)
1
We're Going on a Bear
Hunt
ROSEN,
Michael
An adventure with wonderful words and
illustrations to inspire the imagination of
children. The use of the familiar with
predictable...
0
We're Going on a Picnic! HUTCHINS,
Pat
Hen, Goose and Duck are going on a
picnic.
0
We're O� to Look for
Aliens
McNAUGHTO
N, Colin
Dad writes children's books and has just
�nished writing his latest book, an
intergalactic epic.
0
We're Riding on a Caravan
- An Adventure on the Silk
Road
KREBS, Laurie Join the caravan, "a bumpy, humpy
caravan" for a year long journey of
discovery and adventure along China's Silk
Road
0
We're Sailing to
Galapagos! A Week in the
Paci�c
KREBS, Laurie Sail across the Paci�c ocean to discover the
creatures that live on the Galapagos Islands
including plodding tortoises, clacking
albatrosses...
0
We're Stuck! DEGENNARO,
Sue
Turtle has an important errand. He races to
the lift of Building 24 where everything
runs like clockwork. That is...
1
Weasels DOLAN, Elys For sophisticated readers in this category, a
very amusing story of weasels seeking
world domination. There is plenty to
laugh...
0
Weather VIGLIANO,
Adrian
An introduction to the di�erent types of
weather found on Earth and how it can be
measured and predicted.
0
Welcome Home BOOTH,
Christina
A young child hears the call of the whales
– sometimes joyful and playful and
sometimes sad for past wrongs....
1
Welcome to Country MURPHY,
Aunty Joy &
KENNEDY, Lisa
Welcome to Country celebrates the
Wurundjeri, the original people of the area
around what is now Melbourne. The book
illustrates...
1
Wendy GORDON, Gus Wendy wasn't an ordinary chicken. She
wanted adventure and wanted to be a star,
so when a travelling circus came...
1
Whacko the Chook SVENDSEN,
Mark
Every hen needs a friend, so Whacko the
Chook sets out to �nd one.
1
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Charlie &
Lola
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Poetry R to 2
Animals R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Fantasy ,
Humour
R to 2
Adventure ,
Asian Content
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Humour R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Weather
Watchers
R to 2
Animals ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Picture book
R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals
R to 2
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Whale in the Bath WESTAWAY,
Kylie
None of the family believes the problems
Bruno is having getting into the bath, even
when he smells a bit...
1
Whales ROBINSON,
Claire
Follow a school of whales through their
daily lives.
0
Whales Passing BUNTING, Eve A boy and his ftaher watch 5 Orca whales,
he learns about them.
0
What a Goat! OLIVER,
Narelle
A goat, Ernie, that thinks it is a dog, a dog,
Jody, that thinks the goat is a dog. The...
1
What a Mess, Fang Fang! RIPPIN, Sally Fang Fang always gets soya sauce all over
her when she eats wontons, unlike her
perfect twin cousins, but her...
1
What Did One Elephant
say to the Other? A Book
About Communication
BAINES, Becky Find out how elephants communicate with
each other.
0
What Dino Saw KELLEHER,
Victor
Jenny �nds a big, egg-shaped thing down
by the creek. When she takes it home, it
soon hatches and out...
1
What Do You Think? A
Story About the Plight of
the River Murray
FRANKEL,
Elizabeth
Two Regent parrots set out to �nd out
what is wrong with the River Murray
1
What Does Daddy Do? BRIGHT,
Rachel
Dexter's daddy is a �reman. Evie's daddy is
a doctor. Bob's daddy is a teacher, but what
does Daisy's daddy...
0
What does Peace feel like? RADUNSKY, V What does the word Peace really mean?
Children from around the world say what
they think peace feels like.
0
What Floats? What Sinks?:
A Look at Density
BOOTHROYD,
Jennifer
What makes many objects �oat and sink?
Find out how people use �oating and
sinking in their lives.
0
What Happens Next? SUWANNAKIT,
Tull
On the way to town one morning Granny
tells little Ellie a story. A story about no
ordinary bears but...
1
What Holds Us to Earth?: A
Look at Gravity
BOOTHROYD,
Jennifer
Gravity is at work all around us. What is
gravity and how does it a�ect di�erent
objects?
0
What is a Landform? RISSMAN,
Rebecca
An introduction to the characteristics of
mountains, caves, valleys, volcanoes and
islands.
0
What is Part This, Part
That?
ZIEFERT,
Harriet
Based on the concept that all things,
actions, activities, etc. have parts, the song-
like rhyming text invites readers to guess...
0
What is this Thing Called
Love?
CALI, Davide What is this thing called love? What colour
is it, and what shape? Is it sweet or
savoury? Is it...
1
What is Touch? BOOTHROYD,
Jennifer
Find out how the sense of touch works and
how it can help us.
0
What Makes a Tree Smile PITT, Tamina &
JANKE, Terri
Dreaming Story : A little bit of dirt, soft
falling rain and a lot of sunshine are some
of the...
1
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction In the
Wild
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction
R to 2
Animals R to 2
Asian Content ,
Family &
Relationships
Fang
Fang
R to 2
Animals ,
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
R to 2
Fantasy Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Exploring
Physical
Science
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Exploring
Physical
Science
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science ,
STEM ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
Landform
s
R to 2
Poetry ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Non �ction ,
Science , STEM
Your
Amazing
Senses
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
What Makes my Dad
Happy
COX, Tania &
BROEKSTRA,
Lorette
All the things that make a dad happy. 1
What Makes my Mum
Happy
COX, Tania &
BROEKSTRA,
Lorette
All the things that make a mum happy. 1
What noise comes from a
gira�e?
MACLEAN,
Craig
A book for younger readers in this level
exploring various animal noises but posing
the question of what noise is...
1
What Should a Horse Say? MCDONALD,
Fleur &
WHITE, Annie
On her farm Farmer Rochelle has a cow
who moos, a sheep who baas and a horse
who says ‘chick,...
1
What was That? SCOTTON,
Rob
When Splat the Cat celebrates Halloween,
and Seymour becomes lost in a haunted
house, it's up to Splat and Spike...
0
What we Count Then and
Now
EMPACHER,
Helen
Readers can compare and count some
related everyday useful items, objects used
in Australia from before 1788 and their
modern...
1
What Will You Be? FRENCH,
Simon
Mr Judd, the class teacher, announced that
the school was going to have a costume
party. What will Sasha dress...
1
What'll we Get for
Grandma?
KILLEEN,
Gretel
What would be the perfect present for a
much loved Grandma?
1
What's in the River? BRIAN, Janeen Something strange is happening in the
great, green river. The animals keep
�nding odd-looking things in the water.
Where have...
1
What's that there? MORIARTY,
Ros &
BALARINJI,
Designs
Perfect for young readers and possibly
needing to be considered by parents and
carers as one of the books that...
1
What's the Matter Aunty
May?
FRIEND, Peter When the Help becomes a hindrance,
Aunty May is left clean out of patience. In
this portrait of childhood optimism...
1
What's the time, Mr Wolf HAWKINS,
Colin
Tell the time with Mr Wolf as he goes
through the day but watch out for him at
mealtimes!
0
What's up MuMu? MACKINTOSH,
David
MuMu is not quite MuMu today, nothing
can put that right but can her friend Lox
put things right? He...
0
What’s in my Lunchbox? CARNAVAS,
Peter
In the end an apple is a good thing to �nd
in your lunch box after �nding so many
strange...
1
Whatcha Building? DADDO,
Andrew &
KING, Stephen
Michael
A great Picture book about how things
around us change . When the local old milk
bar is being dismantled...
1
Whatever Next MURPHY, Jill Baby bear travels to the moon and back
while his mother gets his bath ready. On
the way he meets...
1
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Animals ,
Picture book
R to 2
Picture book ,
Animals ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Historical R to 2
Schools R to 2
Adventure ,
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Animals ,
Sustainability/Envi
ronment
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content ,
Picture book
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book ,
Schools
R to 2
Picture book R to 2
Fantasy R to 2
Wheels SUTTON, Sally
& LOVELOCK,
Brian
A book that will appeal to children who
love vehicles of all types and from the
creators of Roadworks, Construction...
1
When Anna Slept Over GODWIN,
Jane
Anna's parents, and most of her relatives,
are going to a wedding, so it is planned she
stay with her...
1
When Billy was a Dog MURRAY, Kirsty
& BLAIR, Karen
Billy loves dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, old
dogs and puppies. Billy badly wants a dog
of his own. He...
1
When Elephants Lived in
the Sea
GODWIN,
Jane
When the world was smaller, elephants
lived in the sea until the seas became
smaller, as time passed.
1
When Frank was Four LESTER, Alison When Nicky was one, she tipped spaghetti
on her head. When Ernie was two, he
climbed into the �sh tank....
1
When Giddy's Been Acting
the Goat
JACK, Lynette Giddy is a delightful goat who causes a lot
of trouble in the neighbourhood until a
clever solution is found.
0
When Grandpa Sang JUST,
Margaret
Grandpa loved to sing. He would sing
wherever he was, in the shower, the
garden, the shed or on a...
1
When Henry Caught
Imaginitis
BLAND, Nick Henry is a serious and sensible boy until a
nonsensical thought, imaginitis, invades his
mind.
1
When I First Met You, Blue
Kangaroo!
CHICHESTER
CLARK, Emma
The wonderful friendship that lasts forever.
When Lily's new baby brother arrives
home Lily learns about looking after him.
However...
0
When I Grow Up MINCHIN, Tim
& ANTONY,
Steve
Composer and comedian Tim Minchin, has
created a Picture book inspired by
Minchin's lyrics to the song 'When I Grow...
1
When I'm Feeling Sad MORONEY,
Trace
Everyones feels sad sometimes. It's a quiet
lonely feeling. It can often help to talk to
someone about it. Includes...
1
When Poppy and Max
Grow Up
GARDINER,
Lindsey
Poppy and her dog, Max, act out possible
career and pastime choices in a way that
inspires the imagination and...
0
When the Snake Bites the
Sun
LOFTS, Pamela Dreaming Story : One of a series of
Aboriginal stories about animals and birds.
1
When we go Camping SUTTON, Sally
& CHAPMAN,
Cat
A day in the life of a family camping with a
text rhyming, repetitive and fun.
Illustrations by Cat Chapman...
1
When's My Turn? SMITHERS,
Hayley
Every day when her father gets home
from work, he takes her to the Park and
teaches her everything he...
1
Where are you Banana? LAGUNA, So�e Banana the dog has been around since
Roddy was a baby, in fact ‘Banana’ was
Roddy’s �rst word and the...
1
Where are you, Blue
Kangaroo?
CLARK, Emma
Chichester
Lily has a special relationship with Blue
Kangaroo. Lily's Blue Kangaroo goes with
her everywhere but she has a habit...
1
Picture book ,
STEM
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Aussie
Nibbles
R to 2
Animals ,
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Non �ction R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Humour R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Humour
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Humour ,
Picture book
R to 2
Non �ction When I'm
Feeling
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
Poppy &
Max
R to 2
Aboriginal/ATSI
Content
R to 2
Family &
Relationships ,
Picture book ,
Poetry
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Family &
Relationships
R to 2
Mystery/Crime R to 2
Where Did that Baby
Come From?
GLIORI, Debi Where did that baby come from and can
we take it back? It wails and squeaks and
it's nappy leaks....
0
Where does a gira�e go
to bed?
MACLEAN,
Craig
A book for younger children in this level,
the storyline is simple as each animal goes
to sleep, “But where...
1
Where does Thursday go? BRIAN, Janeen Splodge and his friend Humbug set out to
solve the problem of where Thursday goes
before Friday comes?
1
Where is Binky Boo? INKPEN, Mick
& INKPEN,
Chloe
Will Zoe and Beans ever �nd Binky Boo?
Let's hope so, because Molly is getting very
stinky!
1
Where is Galah? MORGAN,
Sally
Dingo is searching the bush for Galah. He
can see Emu and hear Kookaburra, he can
see Eagle and hear...
1
Where is the Green
Sheep?
FOX, Mem Here is the red sheep, here is the bath
sheep and here is the bed sheep but
where is the...
1
Where the Forest Meets
the Sea
BAKER,
Jeannie
A boy and his father visit an endangered
rainforest in Queensland.
1
Where the Giant Sleeps FOX, Mem In a not-so-far away land �lled with fairies,
pixies, goblins and ogres, everyone sleeps
while a child dreams.
1
Where the Wild Things
Are
SENDAK,
Maurice
One night Max, wearing his wolf suit, sails
to where the wild things are, in this classic
Picture book. Many...
0
Where's Jessie? BRIAN, Janeen A wonderful Picture book of a lost teddy
bear in the Australian desert, being found
by an Arab trader and...
1
Where's Julius? BURNINGHA
M, John
At mealtimes Julius always has something
more important to do. Riding camels by the
pyramids or cooling the hippopotamuses
in...
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Where's Mum? GLEESON,
Libby
Three children imagine that their working
mother has brought home their favourite
bedtime story characters and are
astonished when their...
1
Where's my Teddy? ALBOROUGH,
Jez
Eddy's lost his Teddy Freddy, so he goes o�
to the wood to �nd him. But the wood is
dark...
0
Where's Spot? HILL, Eric Lift the �aps to �nd Spot as his mother
searches for him behind doors, under
beds, even inside the piano!...
0
Where's Sunday? GODWIN,
Jane
On their way home from the beach, Sal
discovers her best friend Sunday, her
puppy, is missing.
1
White Owl, Barn Owl DAVIES, Nicola Get to know these rare and beautiful birds
in this warmly illustrated Non �ction Picture
book with story CD.The little...
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Whitney and Britney
Chicken Divas
GIFFORD,
Lucinda
Whitney and Britney are two gorgeous
chooks, �u�y and silky, with stunning good
looks. They live with the elegant Dora...
1
Who is the World For? POW, Tom Ecological message about the fate of the
world's people and animals.
0
Who Sank the Boat? ALLEN, Pamela Which animal sank the boat? 1
Who Wants to be a
Poodle? I don't.
CHILD, Lauren The story of a pampered poodle who just
wants to paddle in puddles, like REAL dogs
do.
0
Who's Afraid of the Quite
Nice Wolf?
BLACK, Kitty &
WOOD, Laura
Wilfred was a wolf but not a scary one. He
lived in a pack but doesn’t �t in, it’s not...
1
Who's Your Real Mum? GREEN,
Bernadette &
ZOBEL, Anna
CBCA Shortlist 2021. "Elvi, which one is
your mum?" "They're both my mums." "But
which one's your real mum?" When...
1
Whoever You Are FOX, Mem No matter a child's colour or in which
country a child lives, many things such as
love and pain are...
1
Whoops! But it Wasn't Me CHILD, Lauren Lola has been playing with her brother
Charlie's very special rocket. Was it Lola
who broke it?
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Whose Ears? ROWE,
Jeannette
Whose ears can you see? Whose ears can
they be? Flip the �ap to see.
1
Whose Nose? ROWE,
Jeannette
Whose nose can you see? Whose nose can
it be?
1
Whose Tail is That? NICHOLLS,
Christine
When two little monkeys lose their mother,
a friendly bird o�ers to help them search
for her. There are so...
1
Whose Tail? ROWE,
Jeannette
Whose tail can you see? Flip the �ap to see
whose tail it can be.
1
Why Can't I be a Dinosaur WESTAWAY,
Kylie &
JELLETT, Tom
The day that Nell wakes up and wants to
be a dinosaur is the day she is a �ower
girl...
1
Why I Love Australia BANCROFT,
Bronwyn
Bancroft uses both words and images to
explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the
Australian continent.
1
Why the Animals Came to
Town
FOREMAN,
Michael
Why have the animals come to town and
what is the message that they bring?
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Wibble Wobble MOSS, Miriam William has always wanted a wobbly tooth.
Now he has one and he can't leave it
alone. Suddenly, it pops...
0
Wibbly Wobbly Street TREWIN,
Trudie
Wibbly Wobbly Street is not straight like the
other streets, so the Mayor and Council
decide that it should be...
1
Wilbur, Grace & Joe CUMMINGS,
Phil &
GRAHAM,
Amanda
When the newborn twins are brought
home it is the start of growing up together.
As the family lives through...
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Wild Animals ABC: An
Alphabet Book
FLEMING,
Garry
Have fun learning the alphabet 1
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Wild Boars Cook ROSOFF, Meg The bad-tempered, smelly, rude, hungry
Boars concoct a massive pudding using
disgusting ingredients.
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald
Partridge
FOX, Mem Wilfrid, who has four names, spends much
of his time in the retirement home next
door. His special friend, Miss...
1
Willy and Hugh BROWNE,
Anthony
Willy and Hugh meet when Willy takes a
walk in the park. After a tricky start they
become �rm friends....
0
Willy and the Cloud BROWNE,
Anthony
Willy goes for a walk and is soon annoyed
by a cloud that seems to be following him.
Whatever he...
0
Willy the Champ BROWNE,
Anthony
Willy isn't good at sports. He prefers books
and music, but when he is threatened by a
bully, he triumphs.
0
Willy the Dreamer BROWNE,
Anthony
Willy the modest chimpanzee becomes the
various characters of his dreams. He is a
rock singer, superhero, beggar and king.
0
Willy the Wimp BROWNE,
Anthony
When he is bullied by a gorilla gang, Willy
answers a bodybuilding advertisement to
grow big and strong.
0
Willy the Wizard BROWNE,
Anthony
Willy the Chimp loves football and dreams
of being a star player, but he doesn't have
any boots. He is...
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Willy-Willy Wagtail MILROY,
Helen
Three stories in this book of tales have Willy
Wagtail as the central character. Willy
Wagtail gets the animals to...
1
Wind Energy RICHARDS,
Julie
Learn about the energy that comes from
the wind, how wind energy is used and
how it can be used...
1
Window BAKER,
Jeannie
A textless book showing the growth and
development of a child and his
environment.
1
Wings, Horns and Claws -
A Dinosaur Book of Epic
Proportions
WORMELL,
Chris
Readers will delight at the ever growing
and impressive dinosaurs Christopher
Wormell brings to life.
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Winning the World Cup METZENTHE
N, David
Marco and his friends live in Australia, but
they come from countries all over the
world, so when they play...
1
Wishbone BRIAN, Janeen A wistful Picture book about a boy's quest
for a little rough-and-tumble dog of his
own. A book about the...
1
With Nan COX, Tania A leaf that �ies... A rock that hops... These
are some of the wonderful things that
Simon sees on his...
1
Wolf and Dog VANDEN,
Heede
This book looks appealing, feels good and
is fun to read. With soft colour illustrations, a
�ap jacket and is...
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Wolf's Sunday Dinner COX, Tania Wolf can smell Goose. A nice fat juicy
goose to have for his Dinner. Or So he
thinks!
1
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Wolfy SOLOTAREFF,
Gregoire
Once upon a time there was a rabbit who
had never seen a wolf, and a young wolf
who had...
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Wombat Divine FOX, Mem All the animals are excitedly preparing for a
Christmas Nativity performance. Wombat is
desperate to have a part in the...
1
Wombat Goes to School FRENCH,
Jackie
Another story about Wombat who this time
goes to school. After some chaos and
trouble Wombat is happy he has...
1
Wombat Stew VAUGHAN,
Marcia
Gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy, wombat
stew! At least that's what Dingo is planning
... but he didn't reckon on the...
1
Woolly Jumper: The Story
of Wool
HOOPER,
Meredith
The story begins with a sheep and ends
with a warm woolly jumper.
1
Worm BAILEY, Jill How do worms move? What is a worm
cast? These are a few of the questions
answered.
0
Wrestle! MARS,
Charlotte &
JELLETT, Tom
Gus loves wrestling. There's only one thing
he loves more than wrestling and that's
Mardi Gras, when he and his...
1
Wrong Way MACLEOD,
Mark
3 Ducklings names Right Way, Your Way
and Wrong Way set o� to the pond to
learn to swim. As...
1
Yellow Dress Day WORTHINGT
ON, Michelle
Every day Ava jumps out of bed she
chooses one of her coloured dresses to
match the day. Her heart...
0
Yellow Truck Road Train TOOTELL,
Mandy
The illustration of the big yellow truck on
the cover of this book will have huge
appeal to many young...
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Yip Snap Yap FUGE, Charles A delightful Picture book about a very
boisterous dog. The excited puppy sounds
surrounding each large painting demand
to be...
1
Yobbos do Yoga GWYNNE,
Phillip &
JOYNER,
Andrew
(Also published as "My Dad Does Yoga".)
When the neighbours move out, all is
peaceful for Dad to do yoga...
1
Yoo-Hoo, Ladybird! FOX, Mem Ladybird is hiding on every page - a
delightful look and �nd book for early
readers.
1
You KING, Stephen
Michael
The world is a colourful, musical place with
its ups and downs, but who is the most
colourful and musical?
1
You and Me: Our Place NORRINGTO
N, Leonie
At the edge of a northern Australian city,
two young boys join Uncle Tobias on the
beach for a day...
1
You Must be Joking DUMBLETON,
Mike
Jason and his faithful companion, Yapper,
take on the task of rescuing the World's
best soccer player from a gang...
1
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You'll Soon Grow into
them, Titch
HUTCHINS,
Pat
Titch is already fed up with wearing hand-
me-downs and being told, "You'll soon
grow into them, Titch". But when his...
0
You'll Wake the Baby JINKS,
Catherine
A young brother and sister endeavour to
appease their mother by playing quietly so
as not to wake their younger...
1
You're All My Favourites MCBRATNEY,
S
Three baby bears had been told by their
mummy and daddy that they were the
most wonderful baby bears in...
0
Your Birthday was the
Best!
HUTCHINGS,
Maggie &
SALA, Felicita
CBCA Shortlist 2021. A plucky young
cockroach gate-crashes a birthday party
with hilarious results.
1
Your Mother Didn't Do
That!
HOLT, Sharon Holly doesn't want her Mother to go out,
so her Dad says that he will tell her the
story of...
0
Your Skin Holds You In: A
Book About Your Skin
BAINES, Becky Explains what skin is, why you have skin
and how it works hard for you.
0
Yucky Worms FRENCH,
Vivian
While gardening with his Gran, a boy �nds
out that worms aren't yucky and how
important earthworms are for our...
0
Yuk GRAY, Kes Daisy doesn't do dresses and she certainly
doesn't do "lovely". How will Daisy's mum
and Auntie Sue persuade her to...
0
Yum, Yum, Yummy WADDELL,
Martin
Greedy, lazy Guzzley Bear seems to enjoy
making life miserable for three younger
bears scaring them during their trek to...
0
Yumi PAROT,
Annelore
Spend a day with Yumi, a Kokeshi, a little
Japanese wooden doll. Some of the text is
in Japanese as...
0
Yummy COUSINS,
Lucy
A collection of Lucy Cousins' favourite 8
nursery stories.
0
Zac's Moon Trip LARRY, H.I. Zac, a 12 year old GIB spy, has two new
gadgets to test drive. Will they help him
clean the...
0
Zac's Sticky Fix LARRY, H.I. Zac has two gadgets to test drive. Will they
work - even deep under water?
0
Zac's Water World LARRY, H.I. Zac has two new gadgets to test. Can he
stop fake missions being sent to GIB
agents?
0
Zachary Quack
Minimonster
DODD, Lynley That mischievous duckling, Zachary Quack,
is looking for fun but he gets more than he
bargins for.
0
Zelda's Big Adventure ALAFACI,
Marie &
MCGOWAN,
Shane
Zelda dreams of being the �rst chook in
space. She plans for her trip to detail. When
she asks her...
1
Zen Shorts MUTH, Jon When Stillwater, a giant Panda, moves into
the neighbourhood, the stories he tells
teach how to look at the world...
0
Zizzy MATTHEWS,
Penny
Zizzy, a baby sloth, learns to follow his
dreams.
1
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Power:
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Zog and the Flying
Doctors
DONALDSON,
Julia &
SCHEFFLER,
Axel
Zog the dragon has become an ambulance
in this medieval tale carrying Princess Pearl
and Sir Gadabout on their rounds...
0
Zoltan the Magni�cent GRAHAM, Bob Jack �nds out more about his Father when
they go on holiday.
1
Zoo BROWNE,
Anthony
The human visitors to the zoo are
nowhere near as splendid and positive as
the animal inhabitants.
0
Zoo House MCKENZIE,
Heath
Oscar gets out of bed in the morning and
steps on a snake. A funny book about s
household of...
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Zou and the Box of Kisses GAY, Michael Zou is spending his �rst night away from
home. He knows he will miss all his daily
kisses, but Mum...
0
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Premier’s Reading Challenge
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