10 awesome books for children aged 3-5 years

Reading to preschoolers plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding something that will be a hit with your children can prove a bewildering and frustrating experience. To help first-time parents navigate the aisles of bookshops and libraries, we have compiled this “classic […]

Top 10 best books for babies from birth to 18 months

Reading to babies plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding something that will be a hit with your baby can prove a bewildering and frustrating experience. The books in this list are in no particular order.   Baby Touch First Cot Book […]

10 awesome books for kids aged 18 months to 3 years

Reading to children plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding a book your children will love can be a bewildering and frustrating experience. To help parents navigate the aisles of bookshops and libraries, we have compiled this “classic ten” list of books […]

Mem Fox’s tips for buying books for kids

When legendary Aussie children’s author Mem Fox gives you advice on choosing books for kids, you listen. The author of classic books, such as Possum Magic and Where is the Green Sheep?, can now add ‘proud grandmother’ to her list of creditials and she’s noticed a few things when it comes to choosing books for […]

Mem Fox’s 10 reading commandments

I beg you all to read superb books aloud to your children! Begin on the day they are born. I am very serious about this: at least three stories and five nursery rhymes a day, if not more, and not only at bedtime, either. Read with passion and expressive abandon, maintaining the same variety in […]

30 awesome picture books for children

Here’s our list of 30 of the best picture books for children. It isn’t exhaustive – there are so many awesome children’s books out there – but it is a good place to start.

25 awesome Aussie picture books for children

This list of 25 awesome Aussie picture books is by no means exhaustive and it isn’t in any particular order either. These are just 25 books we think you and your children will love.

13 books to read to children who worry

There are many books for children that can help them deal with their worries and anxieties. Here are some of the best books you can read to a child who is anxious.