Children engage with a range of texts and gain meaning from these texts

The classic Christmas carol gets a beautiful Koorie makeover as kookaburras laugh in gum trees and coolamons replace turtle doves. This festive adaptation celebrates Indigenous Australian culture and brings Aboriginal perspectives to the festive season.

When Alexander the duckling strays from his family during their Sydney harbour outing, he tumbles into a deep hole and needs rescuing. It takes the simple action of a little boy sharing his drink to raise the water level and save the day.

An alphabetical journey through Sydney, Australia's iconic harbor city. Each letter showcases famous landmarks, cultural sites, and unique features of Sydney, combining alphabet learning with geography and cultural education. A perfect introduction to one of the world's great cities through the lens of learning.

An exploration of what Country means for First Nations people through beautiful artwork and words. This book shares the deep connection between Indigenous Australians and the land, celebrating storytelling, song, and our shared responsibility to care for Country.

The Yawuru people don't follow four seasons—they listen to Country's voice through six seasons told by sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. A celebration of Indigenous knowledge and the deep connection between people and place.

A playful twist on the classic nursery rhyme where various animals race up and down the clock instead of just one mouse. This rhyming story is perfect for young children who love familiar patterns and energetic animal adventures.

Every creature on Earth deserves our awe and compassion. This book celebrates the diversity of animal life from tiny beetles to majestic whales, inspiring children to become caring stewards of the natural world.

Two families, one in Australia and one in Morocco, go about their daily lives in this wordless book that can be read from both directions. A beautiful exploration of cultural similarities and differences through stunning collage illustrations.

Dorothea Mackellar's beloved poem 'My Country' brought to life with beautiful illustrations. This classic Australian poem celebrates the unique landscape, weather, and character of the Australian continent.

A creative alphabet book where each letter tells its own short story. Oliver Jeffers transforms the traditional ABC format into a collection of imaginative mini-narratives that engage young readers with humour and wit.

Rosie the hen goes for a walk around the farmyard, unaware that a fox is following her. This classic wordless picture book tells a story of adventure and humour through illustrations while teaching about farm environments.

The sequel to the beloved 'The Day the Crayons Quit,' this story follows Duncan as he receives postcards from his lost crayons who want to come home. Each crayon has had its own adventure and needs Duncan's help to return safely. A delightful continuation that combines humour with problem-solving and empathy.

Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? A clever and humourous story that gives personality to everyday objects while exploring fairness.

A wizard's hat blows away in the wind and lands on different animals, magically transforming them in silly and unexpected ways. This rhyming story celebrates transformation, magic, and the joy of silliness.

When John and Jane went out walking what did they see? They saw a pear in the pear tree. This humourous rhyming story tells of their attempts to reach the pear through persistence and teamwork, and the sweet reward of sharing success with friends.

A family goes on an exciting bear hunt, encountering various obstacles along the way. This interactive story with repetitive text and sound effects encourages participation and explores themes of adventure, courage, and family bonding.

A delightful search for the green sheep among many other sheep with different characteristics. This simple, rhythmic story teaches colors, opposites, and descriptive words while engaging young readers in a playful guessing game.

A stunning visual journey across Australia, from dramatic gorges to snowy mountains, from bustling cities to peaceful rainforests. This book captures the beauty and diversity of Country through vibrant artwork and poetic words.

A wordless picture book that shows the view from a window over 20 years, documenting how a natural landscape gradually transforms into an urban environment. A powerful story about environmental change and development.