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Jane Godwin (text)
Kim Drane (illustrator)

Lothian Children’s Book, February 2026, 32 pp., $24.99 (hbk), ISBN 9780734423733

This is a picture book exploring spatial concepts and is sure to make a perfect read-aloud to be shared with pre-schoolers. Two children investigate the playground together – up, down, over – through all the equipment.  Their a...


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Brian Bilston (text)
Joe Berger (illustrator)

Red Shed, September 2025, 144 pp., $34.99 (hbk), ISBN 9780008682804

A Poem for Every Question is special for its unique combination of fascinating facts and entertaining and funny poetry. It’s an unusual book that invites readers to learn something new while laughing along the way and experiencing va...


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Maddy Mara (text)
Kyla May (illustrator)

HarperCollins AU, October 2025, 240 pp., $15.99 (pbk), ISBN 9781460761816

Hop on Board! (Jet Set Pets# 2) follows the adventures of a unique group of animal friends who are embarking on another exciting travel adventure. Boarding a purpose-built animal jet, their greatly anticipated plane flight ...


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Jenn Reese (text)
Devin Elle Kurtz (illustrator)

Greenwillow Books, September 2025, 40 pp., $24.99 (hbk), ISBN 9780063356269

With its digitally produced, full-page, gorgeously coloured cinematic illustrations, this is a book to light up the imagination of young readers. Jenn Reese has composed a story that graces the illustrations with a challenge to cur...


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Katrina Nannestad (text)
Cheryl Orsini (illustrator)

Affirm Kids, February 2026, 112 pp., $12.99 (pbk), ISBN 9781923419292

Bea, Bart and the Birds  is a lively addition to the new Your Next Read Silver series. With its humorous, fast‑paced storytelling and engaging illustrations, this short novel perfectly fulfils the series’ aim of enticing newly i...


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