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The Book No One Wants to Read by Beth Bacon

A wildly fun, interactive adventure for the most reluctant of readers. A book was sitting lonely on the shelf, waiting to be read. Tired of having no one to talk to, it decided to make a promise to potential readers: ‘You keep turning my pages, and I’ll make it fun!’ Packed full of interactive jokes and games, The Book No One Wants to Read is a riotously colourful, mischievous book with a mission: to hook in even the most reluctant of readers. Published by Pushkin Children’s . RRP $19.99 RRP

Sing Along With Me! This is the Way We Go to School illustrated by Yu-hsuan Huang

An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along! With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler! Toddlers will love to join in with the tiger twins as they get ready for a busy day at nursery school! Published by Nosy Crow. RRP $12.99

Mole’s Spectacles by Julia Donaldson

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Mole’s Spectacles, a brilliant story in the best-selling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Mole has lost his spectacles. He searches all around his house, in the garden and even in Weasel’s sweetshop, but he can’t find them anywhere! Where could they be? Lift the flaps to help him find them. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Mole’s Spectacles joins the best-selling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books. RRP $14.99.

Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson

A funny story about gravity that explains why apples fall from trees, from an exciting new partnership in picture books. Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he got hit on the head by an apple. People might tell you this is the moment gravity was first discovered, but the truth is people had been discovering gravity long before Isaac. Have you ever wondered how gravity works? Or what life would be like without gravity? Find out in this fun introduction to the idea that what goes up must come down! Published by Allen and Unwin Childrens. RRP $24.99.

Welcome to Your Boobs. Your easy, no-silly-questions guide to your breast friends by Yumi Stynes, Melissa Kang

Whether you’re worried they won’t grow, or that they are growing too quickly, this book is has all the info. And whether we’re ready for them or not, just about EVERYONE, of every gender, gets at least some boob growth when they hit puberty. This little book is packed with honest advice on all the things you need to know: from the easiest way to put on a bra, to the nitty gritty of the titty, to why boobs get so much attention. Welcome To Your Boobs includes case studies, first-person accounts, and questions from real teens, answered by real experts – us! Don’t worry – you’ve got this! Published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. RRP $19.95.

Northwind by Gary Paulsen

This stunning historical adventure, set along a rugged coastline centuries ago, does for the sea what Hatchet did for the woods, as it relates the story of a young person’s battle to stay alive against the odds. When a deadly plague decimates his fishing village, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next. The deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to the heartbeat of the ocean, the pulse of the landscape. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books. RRP $16.99

Junior Atlas of Indigenous Australia by Macquarie Dictionary

A valuable introduction to the culture and lives of Australia’s First Peoples, the Atlas visually represents patterns of human activities in space and time, from over 60,000 years ago to the present time. It covers an extensive range of topics, such as deep history, Indigenous mapping, material culture, cultural and religious life, art, sport, language, environment and Country, social justice, education and health and wellbeing. The 130 maps, which form the core of the book, are supplemented by easy-to-read explanatory text and over 165 photographs, artworks, illustrations, charts and graphs. Published by Macquarie. RRP $39.99.

Beyond the End of the World: The Other Side of the Sky 2 by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

The sequel to The Other Side of the Sky, this book has something for every reader: a star-crossed love full of tantalising longing, unique and immersive new worlds to explore, and nonstop thrills that escalate into an unforgettably electric conclusion. Time to do the impossible. Time to find a way between worlds. Time to find each other again. Published by Allen and Unwin. RRP $19.95.

Find your unicorn space by Eve Rodsky

With her acclaimed New York Times bestseller Fair Play, Eve Rodsky ignited a national conversation about greater equity in the home. But she soon realised that even when the domestic workload becomes more balanced, people still report something missing in their lives. Here Rodsky reveals what researchers already know: Creativity is not optional. It’s essential. Though most of us need to remind ourselves how and where to find it. With her trademark mix of research-based how-to advice and big-picture inspirational thinking, Rodsky shows you a clear path to reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life. Published by Hachette. RRP $32.99.

Life Admin Hacks by Mia Northrop and Dinah Rowe-Roberts

The step-by-step guide to saving time and money, reducing the mental load and streamlining your life. You have no idea what’s for dinner tonight. You need a gift for that party next week. You still haven’t consolidated your super. You’re out of contract on your phone and paying who knows what. Those cupboards won’t declutter themselves. The kids need a plan for the next school holidays. It’s time to get the gutters cleaned. You still haven’t made a will. Sound familiar? Then this is the life admin guide you’ve been waiting for. Life admin can’t be eliminated but it can be minimised, automated and better shared within families. Published by HarperCollins. RRP $34.99.

I Didn’t Do The Thing Today by Madeleine Dore

Any given day brings a never ending list of things to do. There’s the work thing, the catch up thing, the laundry thing, the creative thing, the exercise thing, the family thing, the thing we don’t want to do, the thing we’ve been putting off (despite it being the most important thing). Even on days when we get a lot done, the thing left undone can leave us feeling guilty, anxious or disappointed. After five years of searching for the secret to productivity, Madeleine Dore discovered there isn’t one, instead, we’re being set up to fail, so this is an inspiring call to take productivity off its pedestal, to embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life. Published by Murdoch Books. RRP $32.99

50 Questions to Ask Your Teens by Daisy Turnbull

This is a fantastic guide for parents and carers navigating the confusing and exciting world of adolescence. For anyone who wants to better connect with their teens and help them to be functioning, self-aware and kind adults, Daisy Turnbull offers a simple framework with clever questions to engage your teen and pre-teen from age 10 onwards. You’ll find questions that encourage your teen to master the practical as well as trickier topics, including friendships, consent, self-compassion, managing conflict, mental health, boundaries and media influences. Published by Hardie Grant. RRP $24.99