Challenge kids to develop focus and precision! Featuring four distinct challenge levels, children can match each level or mix the layers to build unique, creative towers. Includes 24 spring blocks and 28 layer cards. $59.99 TE $55.00
These fabric light covers filter out harsh glare to create a more calm and soothing environment. Set of 4, each measuring 122 x 60cm. $74.99 TE $69.00
Congratulations to all CBCA Notables Authors, Illustrators and Publishers for 2025. Here is a selection of CBCA 2025 Notable Books, from the Early Childhood category to the Eve Pownall Award, for your reading pleasure! 808.
810. Booklife Decodables Pack A
Pack A covers Phases 1-3 in the synthetic phonics system, helping young readers progress from reading wordless books to the first graphemes.
60 readers (mix of fiction and nonfiction), 16-32 pp.
$519.48 TE $199.00
811. Booklife Decodables Pack B
Pack B collects the Blue, Green and Orange BookLife Reader bands and covers phases 3-5. Carefully introduces and practises new digraphs (combined graphemes that create new sounds) and split digraphs.
60 readers (mix of fiction and nonfiction), 16-32 pp.
$559.87 TE $199.00
812. Booklife Decodables Pack C
Pack C collects the Turquoise, Purple, Gold, White and Lime BookLife Reader bands and covers the completion of phase 5 and the whole of phase 6, concluding in a free reading experience. Introduces alternative pronunciation of graphemes and digraphs the reader will have already encountered, instead focusing on fluency with greater sentence complexity and increased word and page counts.
60 readers (mix of fiction and nonfiction), 16-32 pp.
$659.02 TE $199.00
813. Booklife Readers Pack D - Nonfiction
A comprehensive decoding program for students who prefer nonfiction texts. Covers all Booklife Reader bands and showcases vibrant full-colour photography and fascinating facts.
60 readers, 16-24 pp. $604.40 TE $199.00
814. Small Book Tub 10-PackBooklife Pack D
10 small book tubs in 10 colours, each 145mm W x 270mm L. Rear 245mm H, Front 120mm H. $89.90 TE $65.00
816. NEW! Affirmation Flowers
This versatile project integrates art, social-emotional development, and early literacy.
36 flowers each measuring 28 x 28cm. TE $29.00
817. NEW! Sensory Activity Board
A sensory tool designed to relieve stress and anxiety, and enhance dexterity, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Measures 12.5cm diameter and includes 12 noodles.
$16.99 TE $13.00
818. Create-a-Space See-Thru Spinning Bins
Rotating set of seven storage bins helps you organise supplies by size, use, and more. Each lidded bin comes in a unique size for easy sorting.
25cm diameter rotating base with 6 clear removable canisters. Made from sturdy plastic.
$59.00
820. Balance Ball Chair 45cm - Mint
This non-roll away, weighted balance ball offers a flexible chair that enables increased focus and improved performance. Suitable for people under 155cm tall. 45cm diameter. Includes foot pump, 2 stoppers, a stopper remover, and measuring tape.
$39.99 TE $29.00
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824. Differentiated Instruction Cubes Durable fabric cubes with clear pockets that can be customised with up to six different problems, prompts, tasks or questions to discuss.
Three 10 x 10cm durable fabric cubes.
$39.99 TE $35.00
Slip students’ worksheets into these paper-saver sleeves so they can write directly on the sleeves rather than the paper.
827. NEW!
CVC Spelligators
Vibrant colours and easy interlocking joins make learning CVC words fun!
24 pieces.
$49.99 TE $49.00
829. Giant Rainbow Phonics
828. Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set
Inspire students to build, blend and segment words with durable, colour-coded magnetic tiles.
5 double-sided dry-erase activity mats, 83 grapheme tiles and 29 blank tiles.
$169.99 TE $164.00
MAGNETIC PIECES SAVE $ 15.00 84 MAGNETIC PIECES
An engaging magnetic resource to teach children about letters and sounds! Includes consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowels, changeable vowels, r-controlled vowels and magic e vowels. Ideal for displaying in the classroom or for use in activities with larger groups of children. 84 magnetic pieces.
$49.99 TE $49.00
831. Sentence Flips
830. Magnetic Punctuation
Jumbo-sized, colourful punctuation magnets, perfect for whole class instruction.
Includes 4 full stops, 4 apostrophes, 4 commas, 2 colons, 2 semi-colons, 3 question marks, 3 exclamation marks, 4 brackets, 4 double inverted commas, 4 single inverted commas, 1 ellipsis and 1 hyphen.
$35.00 TE $20.00
A double-sided flip stand that helps students build sentences with colour-coded nouns, adjectives, verbs, and punctuation. One side features words with blends, while the other side contains words with various vowel patterns, supported by picture examples. Measures 24 x 14cm.
$19.99 TE $18.00
832. Sentence Cubes
Students roll cubes to generate random sentences and practise sequencing words. 9 cubes.
$25.99 TE $25.00
NEW! Stories from
Alison Lester’s Magic Beach has been in print for over 35 years and is now brought to life by eleven world-class animators. 96-pp hardcover.
$29.99 TE $24.00
834. NEW! The Colt from Old Regret Told from the viewpoint of the eponymous colt, Dianne Wolfer reweaves the wording of Banjo Paterson’s The Man from Snowy River in a unique treatment of the Australian classic. 48-pp hardcover.
$29.99 TE $24.00
835. NEW! Felix and His Fantastic Friends A celebration of the magic that disability and difference can bring to the playground. 32-pp hardcover.
$19.99 TE $14.00
837. NEW! It Started with a P The King has a meltdown and bans everything that starts with the letter P! 32-pp hardcover.
$19.99 TE $10.00
836. NEW! My Supercharged ADHD Brain A vibrant picture book for all children to learn about the positive aspects and challenges of having ADHD. 32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $20.00
838. NEW! Stay Close Roly and Mum must find a new home where seagrass still grows abundant, but the journey promises to be perilous. 40-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $20.00
843. Katrina Nannestad 4-Pack
A collection of Katrina Nannestad’s beautiful, sensitive and powerful historical fiction.
4 hardcovers, 288-352 pp. Upper Primary. $82.96 TE $62.00 846. NEW!
Symbolised Classics Reading Library: The Starter Collection
The Symbolised Classics series transforms history’s greatest stories into accessible texts by using symbols, accompanying audio book and signing video, and sensory features on the cover to assist with sensory output.
5 books, 104-208 pp + slipcase. $79.99 TE $59.00
847. NEW! Coding Gems
848. STEM Explorers Bridge Builders
These gems have been developed alongside a play guide to introduce basic coding principles and teach the building blocks of coding expressions with a hands-on method. Includes 18 coding cards and 18 tri-colour felt gems.
$59.99 TE $57.00
849. NEW! Exploring Artificial Intelligence 6-Pack
This series explores the basics of AI, the challenges and safety concerns it poses, its capabilities for the future, and more. 6 books, each 32 pp.
$89.94 TE $65.00
851. Material World 4-Pack
A highly visual introduction to the materials students encounter at home, school, the shops and while playing. Each 24 pp.
$71.96 TE $29.00
Students design, construct, and test bridges and towers that demonstrate the principles of structural engineering.
72 pieces.
$49.99 TE $45.00
850. Deadly Science 6-Pack
A captivating science series incorporating Indigenous knowledge. 6 hardcovers, each 24 pp.
$153.94 TE $118.00
852. STEM Instant Activities (MP/UP)
This pack features 15 engaging, curriculum-linked science topics, each in a self-contained folder with an anchor text, multiple copies of two hands-on investigations, companion reproducible recording sheets, management tips, plus links to an online video and bonus activities!
30 engaging, curriculum-linked investigations with anchor texts, hands-on investigations and companion recording sheets, video links and more.
$69.99 TE $55.00
We learn to read, and then we read to learn. Helping every child become a proficient reader is critical to their future.
Helping children to love reading is a gift they will benefit from every day of their lives.
“ I have long been convinced that the central and most important goal of reading instruction is to foster a love of reading.” – Linda Gambrell*
ACCESS, CHOICE AND PRACTICE are the key elements to help children achieve reading success and become capable, confident readers.
How do you surround children with opportunities to become readers and constantly support their reading journey?
ANSWER — Partner with Scholastic to run Book Club and Book Fairs at your school.
The combination of Book Club and Book Fairs provides your families with the BEST possible ACCESS to books. They support a child's CHOICE in what they want to read and lead to the vital PRACTICE and volume of reading children need to obtain proficiency. They work together to support a reading culture in your school!
This year, give your students the best access to books by running both Book Club and Book Fairs. They will help cultivate a book-filled atmosphere brimming with delightful stories and valuable information, which will encourage children to embrace reading as a pleasurable pastime.
A Scholastic Book Fair is a reading-focused event providing a hands-on discovery experience. A Book Fair empowers your students to explore and uncover the books that truly capture their interest, transforming reading into an exciting adventure.
*Creating Classroom Cultures that Foster Reading Motivation (1996)
Many budding readers embark on their literary journeys thanks to the ACCESS and diverse CHOICE a Book Fair provides. Each case contains a carefully chosen selection of the most popular books sourced from various publishers and authors. This fun, pop-up bookshop event generates unmatched excitement around books, allowing children to see, touch, and connect with literature, ultimately igniting a passion for reading.
Hosting a second Book Fair later in the year will double your school's excitement and enthusiasm for reading. It will provide a second visit for students to the magical world of a bookstore in their school. It will further amplify excitement for reading, allowing students to discover another new series and delve into their evolving interests as their reading skills improve and flourish.
In between Book Fairs, the Scholastic Book Club keeps the enthusiasm alive by offering students consistent ACCESS to the books they love. From young learners to older readers, Book Club enables children to discuss books in their homes with their guardians. Together, they make a CHOICE from a diverse selection of genres and publishers eight times a year, all at affordable prices
This is why Clubs and Fairs work better together — they ignite an initial spark of curiosity, encouraging students to pick up books and dive into the world of reading while also providing consistent access to affordable, age-appropriate titles to keep them reading for pleasure all year long.
BOOK FAIRS GET MORE KIDS READING, AND BOOK CLUB KEEPS KIDS READING!
Ella and Olivia have warmed the hearts of readers for over a decade. The series follows Ella from her first year of school in Meet Ella , through early primary in Ella and Olivia , into upper primary in Ella Diaries and into high school in Ella at Eden . Now, there’s a new series Ella’s World , for brand-new readers to begin their Ella journey.
IN 2012, SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA commissioned the new Ella and Olivia series to Sydney-based author, Yvette Poshoglian, and illustrator Danielle McDonald. After almost a decade, there are over 40 books in this series, with new books still being published today.
As readers grew, Scholastic decided to release a new series featuring Ella at age ten. This series was to take on a diary format, and was to be funny, quirky and highly relatable for a primary school reader. Melbourne-based author, Meredith Costain took the mantle and Ella Diaries was born. This series, illustrated again by Danielle McDonald, has been hugely popular, with over 30 books in print and more on the way! Meredith also writes the accompanying diary of the younger sister, Olivia, in Olivia’s Secret Scribbles
Even though readers grew in age, they didn’t wane in their love for Ella. And so, again, Scholastic embarked on another series, taking Ella into her high school years. Ella at Eden features Ella at age 12, as she moves into high school at the prestigious boarding school, Eden College. The format of these books is a first-person narrative, moving the reader on from the simpler diary format into longer narrative fiction. These books all have a mystery element, and are written by middle grade author, Laura Sieveking.
In 2021, we went back to the beginning, showcasing Ella in her first year of school. In this early independent reader series, Meet Ella, is written by Sydney author, Rebecca McRitchie, who adds a touch of humour and lots of heart. This series is simpler than Ella and Olivia, and is perfect for the brand-new independent reader. It is also illustrated by Danielle McDonald.
NOW, IN 2025, SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA has released a brand-new phonics reading system, featuring Ella. Written by teacher-trained Yvette Poshoglian and illustrated by Camilla Frescura, Ella’s World uses phonics and decodable reading in foundation handwriting font. It includes a phonemes chart, phonics featured and instructions for parents on how to help their brand-new reader to use this series to begin their reading journey.
Each book includes a Phoneme Chart and Words List.
Each story uses phonics and decodable reading in foundation handwriting font.
853. Chloé Wonders
A classroom set of social development stories that encourage children to problem-solve and ask questions.
Includes 5 copies of 5 books, each 16 pp, and 16-pp teaching guide.
$99.99 TE $69.00
855. 6 Social Skills Games
854. NEW!
All About Me Dolls
$49.99 TE $45.00
Teach essential life skills and help students gain new perspectives on everyday life with six fun games. Support children to learn how to cope in easily relatable social situations, differentiate between right and wrong and learn to express and understand others emotions. 6 games, 6 counters, spinner, die and game guide.
$49.99 TE $39.00
Encourage children to explore their uniqueness while learning about sustainability! Made from recycled cotton. 12 dolls, each measuring 24 x 24cm.
856. 50 Social Scenario Activities
Activity cards ideal for reflecting on appropriate social interactions, developing empathy, exploring tolerance, strengthening communication skills and role modelling scenarios.
50 double-sided, laminated activity cards, each 18 x 11cm.
$32.99 TE $29.00
859. Edu-Clings Ten Frames
Support students as they work with foundational number sense skills such as counting, 1-to-1 correspondence, simple addition and subtraction, and place value, with this easy-to-clean, handson resource. 22 pieces.
$19.99 TE $18.00
861. Rainbow Pattern Blocks
These versatile, brightly coloured foam magnetic pattern blocks are ideal for reinforcing symmetry, geometry, visual perception and shape recognition.
1 x box with built-in magnetic board, 8 x double-sided activity cards and 100 pattern block manipulatives.
$39.99 TE $39.00
863. Geomag Classic Panels
A high quality, sustainable construction set for hands-on STEM learning.
860. Ones to Millions Flips
DOUBLE-SIDED FLIP STAND
Covers numbers ones to millions on one side and decimals on the other. Children will be able to practise adding or subtracting at different place-value levels.
Measures 43 x 15cm.
$19.99 TE $19.00
52-piece set including 16 rods, 16 metal spheres and 20 panels. Includes durable plastic storage box.
$54.99 TE $52.00
862. Write-On/Wipe-Off Clingy Pattern Blocks
A vibrant, colourful way to model mathematical strategies for the whole class. They cling to virtually any smooth, flat surface without leaving any sticky residue, and are completely reusable and washable.
47 pieces (4 yellow hexagons, 6 orange squares, 8 red trapezoids, 8 tan rhombuses, 9 blue parallelograms, 12 green triangles).
Largest piece 127mm x 152mm.
$34.99 TE $25.00
10cm diameter
864. Mini Time-Teaching Clocks 12-Pack
Each clock features moveable plastic hands mounted on a sturdy wooden base and includes an individual stand.
12 mini-clocks, each measuring 10cm diameter.
$39.99 TE $35.00
865. NEW! The Maps and Flags Book
Packed with information and exciting facts, this is the perfect introduction to maps and flags for young geographers. 96 pp.
$19.99 TE $18.00
867. Plus-Plus:
Flags of the World Students learn to build flags in various sizes from all over the world, and can experiment with creating their own. 600 pieces, 2 base plates.
$60.95 TE $52.00
866. Flags of the World Giant Wallchart and Sticker Book
Packed with over 350 stickers, a giant double-sided map/ flags poster, and up-to-date maps of all the countries of the world, this sticker book features every nation’s flag.
12 pp.
$14.99 TE $14.00
869. Migration to Australia 4-Pack
People have been seeking a new life in Australia since colonisation. This series explores the international conditions driving migration and the impact on Australian
868. Plus-Plus: People of the World
This kit contains Plus-Plus pieces in various colours and shapes that reflect human diversity, enabling students to learn about cultures from around the world. Includes 275 pieces, 2 small baseplates and a guidebook.
$31.95 TE $25.00
870. A Kids Book About Diversity
This book was made to help kids understand what diversity is and how to actively embrace diversity in every aspect of their lives.
72-pp hardcover.
$27.99 TE $22.00
871. Australian History Picture Book Pack
This stunning collection of picture books presents Australian history to children in a fun and engaging way. 4 hardcovers, each 32 pp.
$107.96 TE $75.00
873. Come Together Again
Students will learn about the integral role music and performance have played in 60,000 years of First Nations history and culture.
40-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $22.00
875. Great Aussie Sports 4-Pack An Australia-focused
872. Banjo Paterson 2-Pack
Introduce students to Banjo Paterson’s iconic poetry with two beautifully illustrated hardcover editions. 2 hardcovers, each 24 pp.
$42.98 TE $16.00
$ 26.98
In Yildaan, Uncle Bud’s story of being on Country mingles with ancestors’ stories, showing how these two parts of life are inherently connected.
48-pp hardcover.
$29.99 TE $24.00
876. Judith Barker 7-Pack Fun, Australian-themed
879. NEW! The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants
Explore the unique features and adaptations of meat-eating plants. 32-pp hardcover.
$26.99 TE $22.00
880. NEW! Volcano
The next exploration of the natural world from award-winning team Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. 28-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $20.00
881. Fabulous Frogs
A celebration of Australian native frogs, and their fascinating features and behaviours. 32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $20.00
883. NEW! Hatch
Get a glimpse of Australia’s amazing egg-laying creatures, their habitats and how they care for their young. 32-pp hardcover.
$26.99 TE $22.00
882. ABC Kids 2-Pack
Two picture books with simple, engaging text about the joys of changing seasons and the spectrum human of emotions. Each 32 pp. $33.98 TE $20.00
