Book Week: Picture Books

Quokka did not like being cute. Not one bit. The romping, stomping, chomping tale of one stubbornly adorable marsupial.

Jules and George are the same in every way.

It is quite impossible to tell them apart.

Like all twins, Jules and George do everything together. But after a long, hot day at the beach, even twins sometimes disagree ...

Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Or is it just annoying?

This irresistible read-aloud helps children deal with the sensitive topics of conformity, individuality and belonging in an accessible, kid-friendly way.

Whether you’re more like Norton or the bear, this story will show you that there’s room for all kinds of creative expression.

How to make a bird is a gently told story that teaches the reader how to make a bird but it also teaches us that when we make something – perhaps a creative thought or project, that when we put it out there in the world, we are giving it life probably beyond what we ever thought.

When Ellie is very little, she finds a newborn dragon fresh from the egg on a supermarket shelf, and calls him Scratch. He is quite the sweetest thing she has ever seen! From that day on, Ellie and Scratch do everything together. Ellie's mum and her teacher can’t see her fiery friend, but all her friends can – and, over the years, Ellie's dragon grows to be big, house-trained, and very affectionate. And Ellie is growing, too... A moving story about the wonders of imagination and the nature of growing up from one of Australia’s most revered bookmakers.

Funny, silly and surprisingly cute, Your Birthday Was the BEST! is the perfect blend of downright gross and delightfully entertaining.