On the courts, on the slopes, on the sand, on the field, on the track, on the waves and in the water, Australia’s female and non-binary athletes tear it up and smash the competition. Breaking records, winning medals, lifting trophies and standing proudly as one of the best in the world are what these superstars of the sporting world do. From Ash Barty to Isis Holt, Nova Peris to Zali Steggaall, twenty six awesome Aussies will inspire a generation…

Created in partnership with the Penguin Foundation, this is sure to be one of the most adorable books of the year.

Little Penguin loves life in the burrow; it is cosy, safe and there’s always food to feed a hungry belly. But Little Penguin cannot stay in the burrow for ever and soon it will be time to head out into the ocean and search for her own fish supper. It’ll be the adventure of a lifetime that will take Little Penguin far from home. Oh what things she will see and what fun she will have. And then she’ll be back for a well deserved rest and to maybe welcome her own little penguin into the world…​

Katya Balen returns with another incredible novella, this time delivering an intense, personal and deeply moving story of self-discovery and a desperate search for answers to soothe troubled souls. Foxlight is one that is not to be missed.

Abandoned as babies before being found with the foxes, Fen and Rey now live at the Light House where Lissa provides love, food and a warm bed. Unlike the other children who have contact with their mothers, Fen and Rey know nothing about their past or their mother so they use their imagination instead. The sisters long to know more and when a fox appears they are compelled to follow it. The wildlands are calling and a journey of discovery is about to begin…  ​

IT’S CHRISTMAS!!! Well almost…only thirty three sleeps to go. And it’s the right time to share some of the fantastic picture books that can be enjoyed throughout December. Classified information, Christmas Eve calamities, a lyrical treat and the origins of the man himself will delight this holiday season.

When news arrived in my inbox that Walker Books Australia had secured the rights to distribute Knights Of titles, to say that I was thrilled would be something of an understatement. This is mic drop stuff! Knights Of are 'a multi-award-winning inclusive publisher, focused on bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront of commercial children’s publishing.' It is vital that children in Australia have access to diverse and inclusive titles where they can feel seen, their voices heard and experiences recognised. Amongst the first releases are these brilliant reads by award-winning and ubër talented authors Jason Reynolds and Sharna Jackson.

'Let’s dream of what we can become,
Mother Earth, I am your son.
Food and shelter, climate, water,
Mother Earth, I am your daughter.’

Beginning and ending with haikus titled Earth and Food Chain respectively, Libby Hathorn channels a love for the natural world one poem at a time.

Quick come and see, it is time for something spectacular! Gymnastica Fantastica is the superest and stretchiest kid around. They can bend and balance this way and that, bouncing so high that they reach the sky. With balls, hoops and ribbons they twirl and twist, then running and leaping never stopping to rest. Soon it is time for the grand finale, a flip and a flourish then take the applause. Show’s over, until next time…

If you were a horse, what would you do? Would you run across the countryside under a golden sun and roll in the mud when the rain starts to fall? Would you give a sibling a lift to school or take a dip in the pool? At home, would you eat whenever you wanted? Would you wear clothes? Would you sleep in a bed? And would your brother even notice? Life as a horse is wonderful and glorious…

Located on a quiet side street in South Melbourne, Affirm Press are making waves with their ever-expanding collection of engaging and innovative children’s picture books. As a small independent publisher they pride themselves on nurturing, championing and publishing Australian authors and illustrators. I’m delighted to share a quartet of titles that have been released over the last twelve months that would make fantastic gifts for children to find under the tree this Christmas.

After wowing with Leaves and The Station Cat, Stephen Hogtun delivers a spellbinding story of a mother’s love that will once again live long in the memory.

A young whale calf is born. Guided by his mother he rises above the water and takes his first breath. Together they swim and play, and when it is time to rest she soothes him with her sweet song. Once he is strong enough, they traverse the oceans. Eventually, the day will come when the calf will leave to make his own way in the world. But no matter where the ocean takes him, his mother’s song will ring through the waters reminding him that he is special and that he is loved…