Animals

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.

Spend a day with Australia's most vibrant and unique feathered friends. Full of splashing shorebirds, clattering cockatoos, parading penguins and greedy galahs, Busy Beaks is the perfect introduction to birds of all shapes and sizes. An engaging exploration of Australian wildlife that combines education with beautiful illustrations.

A unique book featuring close-up photographs of eyes from endangered animals around the world. Each eye reveals clues about the animal's identity, habitat, and conservation status, creating an engaging guessing game with a serious environmental message.

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.

A beautifully illustrated exploration of what home means to different creatures and people around the world, celebrating the diversity of homes and families.

Hunwick the bandicoot finds an egg and dreams of the wonderful creature that will hatch from it. When the egg doesn't hatch as expected, Hunwick learns about disappointment, acceptance, and finding joy in unexpected places.

A bear has lost his hat and politely asks various animals if they have seen it. This deadpan comedy explores themes of persistence, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of recovering something important.

Ngiri the warthog feels different from the other animals and wishes he could be like them. When he discovers his own special talent for drumming, he learns to appreciate his unique qualities and brings the jungle together through music. A heartwarming story about self-acceptance, celebrating differences, and the unifying power of music.

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.

Koala Lou loves hearing her mother say 'Koala Lou, I DO love you!' but as her family grows, she hears it less often. She enters the Bush Olympics hoping to win her mother's attention back, learning that love doesn't need to be earned. A touching story about family bonds and the reassuring truth of unconditional parental love.

There once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. A touching story about friendship, understanding, and discovering that sometimes what we think others need isn't what they actually need.

A counting book that follows increasingly chaotic situations with meerkats from 1 to 10. As more meerkats appear, the mayhem grows, creating a humourous story that teaches numbers while celebrating the playful nature of these social animals.

Mr Tiger is tired of being proper and polite, so he decides to go wild! A story about being true to yourself and finding the balance between fitting in and being authentic.

Three owl babies wake up to find their mother gone and must comfort each other while waiting for her return. This gentle story addresses separation anxiety and provides reassurance about parental love and return.

Brian the piranha is tired of eating fish and wants to try bananas, but all the other piranhas think this is ridiculous. This humourous story challenges stereotypes and celebrates being different and following your own preferences.

Grandma Poss makes little Hush invisible to protect her from predators, but when Hush wants to see herself again, they must travel across Australia eating special foods to reverse the magic. A beloved Australian classic celebrating family bonds and cultural foods.

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.

Stanley is a plastic bag who gets mistaken for a jellyfish and eaten by a whale. This important environmental story teaches children about plastic pollution in our oceans and the impact on marine life.

When a boy's tiny pet elephant is banned from Pet Club Day, he discovers that being left out can lead to creating your own inclusive space where everyone belongs. A story about friendship, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.

When branches start disappearing from the forest, the animals must solve the mystery. A story about taking responsibility for your actions and environmental stewardship.

When a family discovers that their local forest is threatened by development, they work with their community to save it. This story combines environmental awareness with community action and the power of collective effort.

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.

A clever twist on the classic fairy tale where three little wolves try to build houses safe from the big bad pig. This reversed tale explores themes of conflict, escalation, and the power of kindness to transform situations.

Follow the life of a single tree from seed to ancient giant, witnessing the countless creatures that depend on it and the changes that occur around it over centuries. A beautiful meditation on time, growth, and environmental interconnectedness.

Boris the bear thinks he's very brave until he encounters something that truly scares him. A reassuring story about true bravery and the support of friendship in overcoming our fears.

A counting book that follows various animals as they visit a waterhole during a drought. As the water level drops, fewer animals can be sustained, teaching both counting and environmental concepts about water scarcity.

Humphrey the whale thinks bigger is always better and wants everything in the ocean for himself. When his greed leads to loneliness, he learns that sharing and contentment bring true happiness and friendship.

A small fish steals a hat from a big fish and tries to convince himself (and readers) that everything will be fine. A sophisticated story that uses dark humour and visual storytelling to explore themes of honesty and consequences.

Wilfred believes he owns a moose named Marcel, but the moose has other ideas about independence and freedom. This humourous story explores themes of friendship, respect, and understanding that some things cannot be owned.

Some days we feel like fierce tigers, and that's okay. This book acknowledges that children have different emotional days and provides gentle guidance for understanding and managing big feelings.

Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but there's only one hat. This story explores friendship, fairness, and doing the right thing even when it's difficult.

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 boy explores an ancient rainforest and imagines the animals that once lived there and the changes that might come in the future. A breathtaking exploration of our connection to nature and the importance of protecting ancient ecosystems.