We’re going wild for the new picture books that have been hitting our shelves lately – from wacky and whimsical imaginings to dramatic and daring tales, there’s something to satisfy the appetite of every budding bookworm. Here are just a few of our favourites:
The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (hardback, $24.99)
In this hilarious follow up to 2014’s bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit, those mischievous crayons are back. Duncan’s made peace with the crayons who threatened to quit, but it turns out he’s got all kinds of other crayons – crayons he’s lost, neglected or only ever used to draw poo (brown crayon is really over it). When they send postcards begging Duncan to rescue them, he hatches a brilliant plan to bring all the members of his colourful collection together.
Mate and Me by Jennifer Loakes and Belinda Elliott (hardback, $25.99)
In this gorgeous tale of friendship and family by Brisbane author Jennifer Loakes, a new boy has moved in upstairs and a secret family has moved in downstairs. Where have they come from, and where will their silver treasures lead?
Brave as Can Be: A Book of Courage by Jo Witek and Christine Roussey (hardback, $19.99)
How brave are you? And how brave can you be? The talented author and illustrator of the gorgeous In My Heart has created a vivid and mesmerising tale of all the little things we might feel afraid of and ways to find courage in the face of fear.
Pool by JiHyeon Lee (hardback, $27.95)
Dive into this breathtakingly beautiful and imaginative book by Korean artist and designer JiHyeon Lee. Using only her sumptuous illustrations, Lee tells the story of two shy kids who meet at the local pool and discover all kinds of surprises beneath the water’s surface.
What Pet Should I Get? by Dr Seuss (hardback, $29.95)
The long-lost Dr Seuss book is just what you’d expect from the master of whimsy – it also offers some sound advice in response to the age-old question about what pet to get. With a bonus back section featuring information about the author’s creative process and interest in animals, this is a must for kids and Seuss collectors alike.
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