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Book Week 2024 - Reading is Magic!

Check out our fantastic kids books offerings this Book Week.

Book Week stack including from left to right, top to bottom: Floof by Heidi McKinnon, Runt by Craig Silvey, Mr Chicken Goes to Mars by Leigh Hobbs, Wylah 3: Protectors by Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard, Legends of Sport: Sam Kerr & Ben Simmons by Kit Cross and Wolf Girl 11: Hide and Seek by Anh Do.

Happy Book Week! Today marks the beginning of one of the most exciting weeks of the year for book loving kids. This year's theme is “Reading is Magic”, and we've compiled a list of some wonderful kids books we think you should pick up this magical Book Week!


 

Runy by Craig Silvey

A girl, a dog, and a very special bond. 'Runt' is a heart-warming and hilarious tale of kindness, friendship, hurdles, hoops, tunnels, see-saws, being yourself and bringing out the best in others.


And if you missed the news, it's also coming to cinemas soon too, releasing on September 19!


 

Wolf Girl 11: Hide and Seek by Anh Do


The eleventh instalment of the smash-hit series by Australian best-selling author Anh Do, this is 'Wolf Girl 11: Hide and Seek!' Wolf Girl and her loyal pack have found the perfect place to hide – but someone else is hiding there too...



 

Legends of Sport: Sam Kerr & Ben Simmons by Kit Cross

Legends of Sport: Sam Kerr & Ben Simmons


Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime, the 'Legends of Sport' books showcase all the stats, facts and stories about Australia’s biggest sports stars. You can currently find our books on Ben Simmons and Sam Kerr at all good bookstores - with more sport legends to come soon!



Floof by Heidi McKinnon


An irresistible picture book from a bestselling and internationally acclaimed creator. A book to delight anyone who has ever loved a ridiculous furball.






Mr Chicken Goes to Mars by Leigh Hobbs


Mr Chicken's most ambitious journey yet will take him to the outer reaches of the known universe! From picture book maestro and former Australian Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs.





Protectors: Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3 by Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard


 Inspired by First Nations history, this is a heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends.



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