Collection: Junior Fiction

Princess Aurora doesn't even know she's a princess. She's lived her entire life in a cottage in the forest with her Aunt Flora, Aunt Fauna and Aunt Merryweather. When she meets a young girl who is part of a traveling troupe of actors, Aurora's whole world opens up. Will the world beyond the woods...

Going to the beach, eating ice cream and having a barbeque are just some of the things that make an Aussie Christmas great. Explore the Australian way of celebrating Christmas whilst navigating each letter of the alphabet. With kangaroos, koalas, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge - lear...

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the bird life of Australia. From the birds we can find in our backyard and those that form huge flocks in the sky, to birds that live near the sea and even so...

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.