Check out our picks for books that'll not only teach your children more around the wacky, wild and wonderful world around them, but also have them poring over the details on every page!
We think these books are just the thing to keep your curious little minds entertained: whether it's picture books that encourage kids to explore and create in the natural world, or maybe non-fiction that helps your little ones learn about incredible migration journeys, unbelievable under-the-sea creatures or museum exhibitions you have to see (okay, read) to believe!
Read on for some perfect ways to keep them away from screens... for a little while, at least.
Kids aged 9+ with an interest in the weird and wonderful world around them will adore this cabinet of curiosities, showcasing a range of significant (and less significant) museums, collections and exhibits from Australia and around the world, past and present, from the author-illustrator team who brought you The Big Book of Festivals.
Part confessional, part manifesto, Middle Rage is full of Myf Warhurst's humour, warmth and wisdom, with some tips thrown in to help women live their best middle-aged lives.
Explore our featured reads on the In the Good Books podcast
Read an extract from No One's Looking, a comedic and uplifting novel from bestselling author Brooke Davis. Out October 13 2026!
Our staff share how special Brooke Davis' debut was - we’d love to hear your memories too!
The lovely Brooke, a bookseller herself, checks in with her colleagues across Australia to say a big hello.
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