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KIDS NOW SAT DOWN WITH COLLINS BOOKSELLERS SHEPPARTON OWNER AND MANAGER HELEN SOFRA TO FIND OUT WHAT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS SHOULD BE READING RIGHT NOW.

AGES 8-12 AGES 12-16

Australia’s Most Dangerous Animals

In Australia, it is important for children to learn about the wildlife we live with and what to do to stay safe while outside.

Helen recommends this factual book to help kids understand, appreciate and avoid Australia’s most dangerous animals. “A pictorial guide full of ferocious facts, true or false and did you know questions, enough to keep the most curious of kids busy for hours,” she said.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker

This monster-themed interactive book allows kids to create their own story and become a detective.

The book has several endings and plot lines for kids to follow.

“Can you solve the mystery? With lots of suspects and hundreds of endings to choose from there’ll always be a new mystery to solve,” Helen said.

Queenie in Seven Moves

This topical book opens up conversations about homelessness, courage and stepping outside your comfort zone, while also showing that home isn’t just a house. Queenie goes through loss, doubt and a pandemic but comes out the other side.

“This novel tackles the subject of homelessness in a sensitive and delicate manner,” Helen said.