Spring Kids Books of the Month

JULY BOOKS OF THE MONTH

Fashionista | Maxine Beneba Clarke | $19.99 | Hachette | Ages 4+

A cheerfully illustrated picture book on the joys and the woes of fashion that will bring a smile to your face. So often clothing can be trivialised or scoffed at, but Clarke celebrates the individuality and personality that clothing offers.

— Olivia Detention | Tristan Bancks | $16.99 | Penguin Random House | Ages 10+

Detention is a stunning book that explores what friendship, family and safety means during times of stress and displacement. This gripping novel will have you questioning what you would do if you were in a similar situation...

AUGUST BOOKS OF THE MONTH

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! | Mo Willems | $16.99 | Walker Books | Ages 3+

Pigeon is back! It’s been FIVE years since we last saw Pigeon and now it’s time for him to go to school. Pigeon is NOT keen. It’s up to us to convince him to go. Mo Willems is one of a kind and this is another riotously hilarious story starring our favourite angry bird. — Kate

It Sounded Better In My Head | Nina Kenwood| $19.99 | Text | Ages 14+

Kenwood’s debut novel is a knock-out. Breathtakingly honest, funny and relatable, she has masterfully written a coming-of-age tale about a girl (who is actually almost a woman) who is desperate to grow up, but is just a little bit scared to take the first step. — Olivia

This book is a gorgeous, messy and very real depiction of what life verging on adulthood actually is like. Filled with moments of happiness, tears, love, and friendship, this is one of those reads you won’t forget. — Ayesha

SEPTEMBER BOOKS OF THE MONTH

Don’t Worry, Little Crab | Chris Haughton | $24.99 | Walker Books | Ages 3+

Chris Haughton is one of those rare creators who gets it right every time and Don’t Worry Little Crab is Haughton at his best. My son loves all of his books. When he was two he enjoyed the saturated and contrasting colours and now at four he enjoys reading the subtle, clever rhymes. The story sends a joyful message as crab encourages little crab to be brave. — Dean

Welcome to Country | Marcia Langton | $29.99 | Hardie Grant | Ages 11+

A fascinating insight into Indigenous languages, customs, history, native title, art and dance, storytelling, cultural awareness and the future and rightful place in the nation of Indigenous Australians. Written by highly respected Indigenous Elder Marcia Langton, this new youth edition of the bestselling and award-winning Welcome to Country is essential reading for every young Australian. — Kay