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The Mystery of Colour: and how we solved it – David Coles. Illustrator – Margaux Samson-Abadie
Thames & Hudson Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd August 2026 ISBN13: 9781760765422 RRP: $34.99 When you have a young adult who is keenly interested in colour theory living in your house, your world really is full of colour. And this exciting book from David Coles brought great joy and interest to us both.…
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Down the Bush Track, Little Bee – Sarah Jane Lightfoot
Affirm Press April 2026 Affirm Kids ISBN13: 9781923293526 RRP: AU$ 24.99 / NZ$ 27.99 Sarah Jane Lightfoot’s books are always a treat and this one is certainly that. I knew we had different types of native bees but I’m pretty sure I didn’t know all of those described in this lovely flit around the country.…
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Tiki and Jill and the Great Camel Race – Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell. Illustrated by Craig Smith.
ISBN:9781761182334 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:A & U Children June 2026 RRP: $24.99 This one took a long time to get to me – even longer than an actual camel race across the wide open interior really – and then it’s had to sit waiting its turn patiently after it arrived but it’s such a great book.…
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You Belong – Liv Downing.Illustrations by Mel Matthews.
Allen & Unwin ISBN:9781761181702 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:Albert Street Books RRP: $24.99 What a delightful and meaningful book this is for Smalls with the clever cut-out echoing a globe! This simple text with its colourful and expressive illustrations encourages Smalls to take notice of their world, and others around them in their immediate communities as well…
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Amazing Astro Animals: over 60 true stories of animals in space – James Foley
Fremantle Press October 2026 ISBN: 9781760995577 RRP: $34.99 Some readers will recall that a while back I had the hilarious pleasure of meeting James F2F for the first time and it was on that occasion that we were privy to seeing the first glimpses of this absolutely amazing book. In fact, my copy arrived just…
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Before it was Called Science – Corey Tutt. Jaelyn Biumaiwai.
ISBN:9781761181511 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:A & U Children September 2026 RRP: $32.99 As soon as I knew this one was on its way, I asked for it because there is absolutely no doubt that Corey Tutt has proven himself to be such an excellent creator of engaging, interesting and meaningful information books – along with his…
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Noongar Boodja Waangkan/Noongar First Words – Jayden Boundry & Tyrown Waigana
Fremantle Press October 2026 ISBN: 9781760997632 RRP: $26.99 Oh these books from Jayden and Tyrown are just adorable as well as being such excellent cultural learning resources. And this one is especially cute being pitched at a slightly older audience ready for a longer book. This one covers a wide vocabulary of Noongar words for for…
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