Collection: Junior Fiction

It's the day before Christmas in Australia and Santa is in a tizz! Prezzies to wrap, the ute to check and eight 'roos to choose. But not everything is going to plan. The helpers have gone and the 'roos can't be found! What will Santa do now?

One of the world's best-loved Christmas carols is given a hilarious Aussie twist. This version has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts. Where does Santa's hat come from - and where does it end up?

Clara, The Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy... now with added sunscreen! A brand-new, Australian version of a much-loved Christmas classic, filled with Heath's colourful, sweet and zany illustrations. Ages 4+

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the reptiles of Australia. From the snakes that slither in the bush and the turtles that swim in our rivers, to basking lizards and lurking crocodiles, find o...

Discover Australia's unique animals through Pete Cromer's bold and beautiful animal portraits. This gallery-in-a-book features 18 of his best-loved Australian bird and mammal collages.

On a coral reef in the big blue sea, count the ocean creatures 1, 2, 3. Count from one giant whale shark all the way to twelve tired seahorses, meeting and learning about plenty of playful Australian sea creatures along the way. With vibrant artwork, simple facts about each creature and a gentle ...

The animals of Australia gather for a special meeting to represent the letters of the alphabet. This distinctive alphabet book features fun text.

Koalas, kites and kangaroos, penguins and possums and pelicans too. Worm-eating wagtails and wombats at play, surf-riding seas on a hot summer's day. Rabbits on roller-skates, lizards on land, card-playing crocodiles, shells on the sand. Turn the pages and take a look at this wonderful, Australia...

This collection of poems and nursery rhymes depicts some of Australia's unique wildlife and landscapes.

Read all about an 'Aussie' christmas in this humourous depiction of Aussie animals doing all those inconic Aussie Christmas activities - snoozing till late, eating an ice block and kicking the footy!