Big Change
Life is a lot. Here are some funny, wise, kind-hearted stories to support and uplift kids through those moments when they’re experiencing something for the very first time, or when they’re struggling with life’s habit of constantly changing on us. Take comfort, laugh, and learn a thing or two from the excellent company of these books.
★ Shortlisted: ABDA for Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book
A beautifully written rhyming text, matched with exquisite illustrations, that explores love, loss, memory, and the power that objects can hold.
Arno had a horse,
it was brown and it was black.
He took it with him everywhere,
but did he bring it back?
When Arno loses his precious toy horse, all the kids in town help him to look for it. They look everywhere, but will Arno ever see his horse again?
A touching story about memory, dreams, and the mysterious ways we feel connected to those we love.
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Ages 3–7 | 270mm × 230mm | 32pp | CMYK | Buckram paper on cover
Sometimes we find what we’re looking for in the most unexpected places.
Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs away to the country, he discovers that maybe peace and quiet isn’t all he needs …
With bright, modern illustrations and a powerfully simple story, any child (and any parent!) who’s ever had to deal with a noisy sibling will love Wren. This debut from the new team of Katrina Lehman and Sophie Beer is sure to delight.
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Ages 3–7 | 230mm × 250mm | 32pp | CMYK | Spot UV on cover
★ Australian Book Designers' Association Awards, Best Designed Children’s Illustrated Book, 2018
★ Australian Book Industry Awards, Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year, 2018, Australia – Short-listed
The best-selling classic celebrating the invisible, protective, omnipresent love love between parents and children now in board book form for the littlest readers.
Whatever you fear, come close my dear
You’re tucked in safe for always here
And I will never not be near
Because of our love umbrella
A celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring. This board book edition is perfect for the very smallest of readers. and features the trademark colours and high production levels as the original edition.
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Ages 0–4 | 218mm × 180mm | 28pp | 4 Pantones | Machine varnish with silver foil on cover
★ Winner: Australian Book Designers' Association Awards, Best Designed Children’s Illustrated Book
★ Shortlisted: Australian Book Industry Awards, Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year
The bestselling classic that celebrates the invisible, protective, omnipresent love between caregivers and children.
Whatever you fear, come close my dear
You’re tucked in safe for always here
And I will never not be near
Because of our love umbrella
From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring – wherever we roam in the big, wild world.
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Ages 3–7 | 255mm × 210mm | 32pp | 4 Pantones | Fine linen paper on cover with silver foil
When big feelings come, do you ever feel like howling at the moon? Maggie does. Howl is an empowering story of a young girl's self-expression.
Maggie has had a very bad day.
First of all, the sun was the wrong shape, in a sky that was too blue. The spaghetti was too long, and her pyjamas were the wrong kind of pyjama.
Then Maggie begins to have wolfish thoughts ...
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Ages 3–7 | 275mm × 235mm | 32pp | CMYK | Spot UV on cover
A buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself!
As read by Courtney Act on ABC’s Play School.
It’s almost Frankie’s birthday and everything is ready — except for something to wear. All of her party dresses feel wrong. Her family tries to help, but it’s no good.
What Frankie longs for is a suit. A spectacular suit …
Can Frankie find the outfit of her dreams?
‘What a spectacular story’ — Phoebe Bridgers
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Ages 3–7 | 270mm × 230mm | 32pp | 4 Pantones | Spot UV on cover
Izzy loved her island. But most of all, she loved Frank the seagull.
Izzy and Frank spend blue-sky-sunny days and grey-cloud-rainy days roaming and playing by the sea.
But when Izzy has to leave her lighthouse and island life behind to move to the city, she also has to say goodbye to Frank.
The city is crowded and noisy, and Izzy misses the sand and the sea.
Can Izzy find a place for herself in her new home? And will she ever see Frank again?
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Author: Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Illustrator: Myo Yim
AUD$24.99
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◆ Winner: Small Publishers’ Book of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards
◆ Readings’ Picture Book of the Month November 2025
A heartwarming picture book celebrating family, tradition, and culinary adventures.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura, known for her acclaimed cookbooks and heartwarming food stories, teams up with talented illustrator Myo Yim for their debut picture book collaboration, Sundays Under the Lemon Tree. The book, filled with family moments and culinary discovery, will captivate readers of all ages.
Sundays Under the Lemon Tree follows a young child’s memorable Sunday, with the smells and sounds of family cooking, the adventure of collecting seawater to make ricotta, and the triumph of learning to bake a special family apple cake. Busuttil Nishimura’s prose and Yim’s illustrations bring to life the comforting rituals and loving bonds that make Sundays special.
With themes of connection, heritage, and simple pleasures, this collaboration between Julia Busuttil Nishimura and Myo Yim celebrates the multigenerational bonds between food and family history. The book also includes the cherished apple cake recipe and promises to be a beloved addition to any child's bookshelf.
'What a heartwarming picture book! With bright and fun illustrations that capture the joy of life’s simple pleasures, Sundays Under the Lemon Tree brings us a story about family and food.'
— Lili Reus-Smit, Readings
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Ages 3–7 | Hardback | 36pp | CMYK + Neon Yellow PMS | Hardback
Australian Edition | AUD$24.99
Pub 04 Nov 2025 | ISBN: 9781761381485 | 280 mm H × 235 mm W
North American Edition | US$19.99
Pub: 07 Jul 2026 | ISBN: 9781964992402 | 9.3 in W x 11 in H
Rights Held: World (all languages)