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.
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Take a deep dive into the evolution stories behind some of the most surprising creatures from the sea with award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. -
A beautifully illustrated title chock-full of fascinating animal facts from our bestselling, CBCA award-winning Tasmanian children's author/illustrator, Jennifer Cossins, that focuses on 25 animal species from Australia and around the world with intriguing migration journeys. -
Join a group of friends as they go exploring on the way to their campsite. Reminiscent of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, A Stick and a Stone is simple and brilliant - and is sure to delight parents and children alike. -
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. -
Imagine designing and building your very own backyard! Written by real-life engineer and CBCA-Notable author Mike Lucas, and illustrated by NZ favourite, Daron Parton. -
From award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley comes SQUAWK!, the first in a brand new series of books celebrating Aotearoa's stunning wildlife.
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