Books in Translation
One of our greatest joys is translating books from around the world, and sharing ideas and stories written in languages other than English with English-speaking audiences. These books open the imagination and invite curiosity about the immense range of experiences that the world encompasses. Immerse yourself and enjoy the transporting power of books in translation.
Author: Jung Jinho
Translator: Aerin Park
AUS$27.99 | US$19.99
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One quick tap, and bananas appear at your door the next morning like magic. Simple, right? Here’s a peek inside that seemingly effortless convenience.
Award-winning author and illustrator Jung Jinho traces the incredible journey of one banana, from phone screen to front door. Bustling trucks, lively market vendors, and dedicated night-time workers are part of the surprising connections that bring the things we need right to us.
A captivating look at the many hands and countless stories behind our daily deliveries.
Perfect for:
Teacher Librarians: Seeking engaging and accessible ways to introduce global systems and supply chains to young readers.
Parents & Carers: Looking for a wonderful tool to discuss the implications of modern convenience and how our choices impact the world around us with young children.
Contemporary Illustration Lovers: Discovering a stunning example of cutting-edge contemporary Korean illustration from a renowned artist.
Banana Express is a fun, eye-opening adventure that shows us just how connected we all are, and why each of us truly matters.
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Ages 4–9 | | 40pp | 2 Pantones | Hardback
Australian Edition | AUD$27.99
Pub: 2 June 2026 | ISBN: 9781761382031 | 280mm H × 215mm W
North American Edition | US$19.99
Pub: 2 June 2026 | ISBN: 9781964992280 | 8.5 in W x 11 in H
Rights Held: World English
Step into a world of micro-tales that pack a mighty punch of humour!
Short Stories presents eleven hilarious encounters between unexpected animal pairings, each told with remarkable economy. From the unseen dangers of a hedgehog at a birthday party to the unexpected uses of a chameleon’s colour-changing abilities, these bite-sized narratives showcase the art of storytelling at its most precise and playful.
Silvia Borando’s masterful comic timing turns each page into a lesson in narrative craft. With just a few words and simple illustrations, she creates moments of surprise, irony, and pure delight that will have readers of all ages chuckling.
This collection is more than just a funny book – it’s a masterclass in brevity and wordplay.
Perfect for:
Young writers looking to craft their own micro-narratives
Teachers seeking an ideal tool to spark creativity in the classroom
Families searching for funny books that support early literacy goals
Short Stories proves that when it comes to humour and narrative, less can definitely be more.
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Ages 3–7 | 240mm × 240mm/9.4” x 9.4” | 48pp | CMYK | hardback
Author & Illustrator: Kim Hyo-eun
Translator: Deborah Smith
AUD$27.99 | £12.99 | US$19.95
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A Kirkus Best of 2024
A 2024 Horn Book Fanfare
★ “[A] sweetly hilarious tale” —Kirkus Reviews
★ “clever, humorous” —Horn Book Review
★ "delicious" —Shelf Awareness
From the creator of multi-award-winning I Am the Subway.
Making sure you get your rightful share in a family of five siblings is never easy. Everything must be carefully calculated and precisely measured to make sure no one misses out.
How We Share Cake is a hilarious exploration of the timeless struggle for fairness and justice among brothers and sisters. This delightful story captures the very essence of family dynamics.
‘This is the most funny, clever, gorgeous book with the lightest touch and yet so profound and universal.’ —Davina Bell, author of All the Ways to be Smart
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Ages 3–10 | 56pp | CMYK
Australian Edition | AUD$27.99
Pub Date: 01 Oct 2024 | ISBN: 9781761380655 | 270 mm H × 210 mm W
UK Edition | £12.99 | 270mm × 210mm
Pub Date: 24 Oct 2024 | ISBN: 9781915590855 | 270 mm H × 210 mm W
North American Edition | US$19.95
Pub Date: 08 Oct 2024 | ISBN: 9781957363851 | 8.3 in W × 106 in H
Rights Held: World English
★ A dPICTUS 100 Outstanding Picture Books selection for 2024
Climb on my lap. We’re under the moon. We might hear some animales soon.
I Hear a Búho is a rhyming story with text in English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still, and listening.
A mother and daughter are snuggling together on their porch, listening to the sounds of the night. A girl makes animal calls and her mother responds sweetly. To their surprise a real owl appears and flies across the night sky.
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Ages 3–7 | 275mm × 240mm | 32pp | CMYK | Spot gloss and blue foiling on cover
★ Longlisted at the 2023 World Illustration Awards for Children’s Publishing
★ A 2023 Bookstagang Future Classic
A stunningly illustrated and essential volume on children’s rights: an introduction for kids and a reminder for adults.
I have the right to have a name and a nationality.
I have the right to the best healthcare.
I have the right to an education.
I have the right to a home where I can thrive.
With poetic text and exceptional art, internationally acclaimed Iranian illustrator Reza Dalvand introduces children to the universal rights they are entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Adopted in 1989 and ratified by 140 countries, the convention promises to defend the rights of children and to keep them safe, respected, and valued. Dalvand’s stunning illustrations speak to children all around the world, some of whose rights are often challenged and must be protected every day.
The afterword, by renowned paediatrician Dr Catherine Gueguen, links these rights to the fundamental building blocks of a stable, safe, and fulfilling life.
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Ages 3–7 | 275mm × 240mm | 36pp | CMYK | Gloss on cover
A young readers edition of the bestselling book from Auschwitz survivor Hédi Fried that answers lasting questions about the Holocaust.
Hédi Fried was nineteen when the Nazis arrested her family and transported them to Auschwitz. While there, apart from enduring the daily horrors at the concentration camp, she and her sister were forced into hard labour before being released at the end of the war.
After settling in Sweden, Hédi devoted her life to educating young people about the Holocaust. In her 90s, she decided to take the most common questions, and her answers, and turn them into a book so that children all over the world could understand what had happened.
This is a deeply human book that urges us never to forget and never to repeat.
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Ages 8+ | 211mm × 140mm | 208pp | 3 Pantones | Gold foil on cover
From Felicita Sala comes this exquisite sequel to the bestselling Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street.
In each garden, someone is tending to their produce. Maria is picking asparagus, Ramon's mum is watering the cucumbers, and a gaggle of kids are eating cherries fresh from the tree and even wearing some as earrings!
Meet the many people of Fleurville, delight in their harvests, learn their recipes, and find comfort in the cycle of the seasons.
A Year in Fleurville is a cookbook, a mini guide to gardening, and a picture book rolled into one. This glorious celebration of community is filled with recipes from all over the world and with simple instructions perfect for young chefs.
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Ages 5–10 | 298mm x 226mm | 40pp | CMYK | Deboss on cover
★ Shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards
‘A stunningly illustrated recipe book for kids (or anyone, really). It tells the story of different residents of a house cooking foods from around the world. Simply sweet.’
—Yotam Ottlenghi
In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. Mr Singh is making coconut dahl with his daughter while Maria mashes some avocados for her guacamole. Will everything be ready on time?
Written and magnificently illustrated by Felicita Sala, this glorious celebration of community is filled with recipes from all over the world and simple instructions perfect for young chefs. Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is a visual feast to share and delight in.
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Ages 5–10 | 298mm × 226mm | 40pp | CMYK | Buckram paper and deboss on cover
★ The 2021 World Illustration Award winner
★ Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards
The internationally acclaimed phenomenon with six starred reviews!
Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them—along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories—in its embrace.
Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.
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Author & Illustrator: Kim Hyo-eun
Translator: Aerin Park
AUS$19.99 | US$12.95
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★ STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus
★ STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
A groundbreaking accordion board book that captures babies’ journey from seeing the world to seeing themselves.
From award-winning creator Kim Hyo-eun (I Am the Subway and How We Share Cake), I Am Here follows babies through the remarkable developmental transition from understanding where things are to understanding where they are.
Beginning with “below” concepts read vertically—sun, clouds, rainbow, Mama—the book matches how babies naturally look up at their world. It then transitions to “beside” relationships read horizontally—grandfather, cat, ants, nature treasures—reflecting babies' growing engagement with their immediate environment. The journey ends with the profound moment of self-recognition: “me.”
The ingenious format mirrors how babies actually develop—looking up first, then engaging laterally with their environment. Perfect for tummy time with newborns, spatial learning with babies, early language development with toddlers, and as a keepsake that grows with your child. The accordion design allows traditional reading, wall display, or creative folding for new story combinations.
Through Kim Hyo-eun’s warm, humanistic illustrations, I Am Here creates an immersive reading experience grounded in developmental psychology and celebrating both the natural world and the parent-child bond. This innovative book celebrates the cognitive leap that transforms babies into confident little people who know exactly where they belong.
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Ages 0-3 | 18pp | CMYK | Accordion-fold Board Book
Australian Edition | AUD$19.99
Pub: 28 Apr 2026 | ISBN: 9781761382062 | 280mm H × 215mm W
North American Edition | US$12.95
Pub: 7 Apr 2026| ISBN: 9781964992419 | 6.5 in W x 6.5 in H
Rights Held: World English