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BESTSELLERS
Australian Bush Pubs 3/e
Road Trips Australia
Backroads and Byways
A Celebration of Outback Australia's Iconic Watering Holes By Craig Lewis, Cathy Savage This popular visual pub crawl across outback Australia is lavishly illustrated with striking and fascinating full-colour photographs. It features an eclectic collection of historic outback watering holes, including such classics as Queensland’s famous Birdsville Hotel and New South Wales’ characterful Silverton Hotel.
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 210 X 295 mm Release Date: October 2023 9781922800459
Hardback 256 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 49.99
By Don Fuchs
Australia is the ideal country for adventurous road trips. Fascinating national parks are connected with country towns; long stretches of coastline, vast forests and large tracts of the outback are accessible. Some of the road trips in this book find their stage in some of the more densely populated areas, as often you need not venture to the remotest parts of Australia. WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 240 X 210 mm Release Date: March 2023 9781922800046
Paperback 280 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 39.99
Australia's 50 Best Multi-day Walks
Travelling with Pets on Australia's East Coast
By Wendy Bruere, John Chapman
By Carla Francis
Discover thousands of places to stay with your pet
Whether you seek to gaze at mountain views or experience a living green cathedral, be awed by some of the worlds best coastal scenery or thrilled by an unexpected wildlife encounter. This book brings together the very best of Australia’s multi-day walks, from two-day hops to major multi-week challenges. Evocative descriptions, easy-to-grasp maps and more.
Travelling with your beloved dog, cat, bird or horse? Independently researched and collated, the newly updated seventh edition of this popular guide explores the best petfriendly accommodation from 5-star hotels to campgrounds between Port Douglas and Port Fairy. Now also featuring the best doggie days out, dog-friendly beaches, parks and more.
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 240 X 200 mm Release Date: October 2024 9781922800619
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 220 X 150 mm Release Date: July 2025 9781923350007
Paperback 300 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 39.99
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Australian Theatres and Cinemas An intimate portrait of 65 historic cinemas and theatres throughout Australia By Gavin John
Key Sales Points:
* The first book to photographically showcase Australia’s wonderful theatres and cinemas. * Over 60 theatres and cinemas featured, each with a commentary by the author. * Foreword by Marina Prior and historical overview by Theatre Heritage Australia. * As seen in: The Guardian, Australian Arts Review, Stage Whispers magazine, Australian Photography magazine, Theatre Heritage Australia newsletter, Limelight magazine. * Interviews on: Golden Days radio, ABC Newcastle, ACM Media, ABC Drive radio, ABC Melbourne with Charlie Pickering and 3AW Melbourne.
Author Bio:
Gavin John is a photographer and author who has spent more than two decades documenting extreme environments in many of the world’s most remote locations. In recent years, his focus has expanded to encompass history, heritage and the built environment. He has authored several published books, including Australian Theatres and Cinemas and Australia’s Historic Pubs with Woodslane Press, and his work has been exhibited widely, featuring extensively in print, online and film. gavinjohnphotography.com
There is a palpable energy as the house lights dim: it’s showtime. When the feature ends, patrons spill out, carrying with them a shared hum of excitement. Yet most audiences remain fixed on the spectacle unfolding before them, seldom pausing to consider the intricate design, craftsmanship and storied histories inherent in the venues themselves. Australian theatre and cinemagoers have an exceptional array of venues to patronise, from massive Italian Renaissance-inspired entertainment palaces to our strong lineage of 1930’s Art Deco cinemas. With unprecedented access, Australian Theatres and Cinemas reveals these buildings in their full complexity: auditoria, roofs, basements, stages, catwalks, fly cages, dressing rooms, green rooms, lounges, control booths, projector rooms, directors’ boxes, loading docks and equipment spaces. It captures walls replete with cast signatures and band-signed set lists, antique projection systems and fully functioning Wurlitzers. Australian Theatres and Cinemas showcases the countrys prime examples of these places, where, without exception, the show must go on. WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from VIC Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 280 X 240 mm Release Date: October 2026 9781923350311
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Hardback 272 pages AUD$: 59.99
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Rockclimbing The Australian Climbing Handbook By Brendon Flanagan, Marty Middlebrook, Claire Williams, Stephanie Eveleens, Vladi Rosolova
Key Sales Points:
* The most comprehensive climbing handbook ever published in Australia. * Essential reading for anyone learning to climb. * Written by staff and instructors at the prestigious Australian School of Mountaineering. The most significant climbing handbook written by and for Australians for a generation, and by far the most comprehensive, this book has been written by the staff and instructors at the prestigious Australian School of Mountaineering, combining decades of knowledge, training and international experience. Highly illustrated with hundreds of photographs and technical drawings, the book guides climbers at every level with its approach to planning, equipment, safety, technical skills, environmental considerations and notable aspects of cultural and historical significance.
Author Bio:
Lead author Brendon Flanagan coordinated technical experts and leaders under the auspices and guidance of the highlyrespected Australian School of Mountaineering, the longest established climbing school in Australia. With contributions by David Taylor, Kerry-lee Kirk, Marty Middlebrook, Warwick Williams, photography by Claire Williams and Stephanie Eveleens and illustrations by Vladi Rosolova.
WOODSLANE PRESS Australian Authors Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 230 X 185 mm Release Date: September 2026 9781922800923
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Hardback 436 pages AUD$: 64.99
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Enchanting Australia By David Bowden Enchanting Australia describes and illustrates the spectacular natural world, the bustling cities and the adventurous pursuits just waiting to be explored throughout the country. This fully revised second edition contains numerous up-to-date photos and current information. From deserts to rainforests, coral reefs to mountains, the parched Outback to the vibrant cities, Australia is a land of fascinating contrasts. Facts about Australia contain many superlatives: there are an estimated 27,700 plant species; and more than 80 per cent of the 378 mammal species; 828 bird species; 4,000 fish species; 442 species of lizard, snake and crocodile, and 50 types of marine mammal are unique to Australia. Perfect for nature-lovers, the country also offers fantastic opportunities for sporting enthusiasts from diving to surfing, hiking to climbing.
Author Bio:
The great outdoors is a perfect description of this vibrant country. For relaxation, apart from the glorious beaches, there is also a wealth of wine, food and culture to be sampled.
David Bowden is an Australian freelance journalist and photographer, specialising in travel and the environment. He’s been living in Asia longer than he can remember, and returns to his home country as a tourist. When not travelling the world, he enjoys relaxing with his equally adventurous wife Maria and daughter Zoe. Hes the author of Enchanting Borneo, Enchanting Langkawi, Enchanting Malaysia, Enchanting Penang, Enchanting Singapore and Enchanting Vietnam, also in this series.
Australia has over 65 officially designated wine regions, according to the Australian Grape & Wine association and other sources, and has developed a worldwide reputation for its award-winning wines. Among its many home-grown products, there are local cheeses and olive oils direct from the producers and there’s a range of dining options from world-class restaurants to Outback barbecues. JOHN BEAUFOY AUD Colour Section(S) Disc: Trade International 230 X 190 mm Release Date: August 2026 9781917879033
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Hardback 80 pages AUD$: 29.99
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Rough Guides Australia
Marco Polo Australia Pocket Travel Guide | Pull-out Map | Local Knowledge
Travel Guide with eBook
Covers: Sydney, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef and more
By Rough Guides Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Australia, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and onthe-ground adventures. Inside this Australia travel book, you'll find: * Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one * Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests * Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, public transport, and more * Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay * Seasonal tips * Must-See places - Blue Mountains, Fraser Island, Sydney Harbour, Uluru, Great Ocean Road, sailing in the Whitsundays, surfing, South Australia's wineries, First Nations tours, Bondi Beach, Kangaroo Island * Navigational colour-coded maps * Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more Coverage includes: Sydney, New South Wales, the ACT, Coastal Queensland, Outback Queensland, Northern Territory, Melbourne, Victoria, Tasmania
ROUGH GUIDES Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL 200 X 130 mm Release Date: March 2026 9781835293799
Paperback 960 pages AUD$: 44.99
By Marco Polo This local expert Australia travel guide reveals the must-see highlights and the hidden gems - like a coastal walk known only to early-morning swimmers, a family-run bakery, Aboriginal cultural centres where stories are shared, and remote roadhouses where travellers and locals linger over conversation. Discover eucalyptus forests alive with birdsong, red-earth deserts stretching to the horizon, waterfall-lined gorges, and neighbourhood markets where regulars are greeted by name. Navigate Australia's cities and wild spaces with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps, designed for seamless exploration. From Sydney's ferries and trams to coastal highways and outback routes, move confidently between harbour cities, surf beaches, rainforest ranges, vineyard valleys, rugged national parks, and coral-rich seas. Experience Australia at its most authentic - relaxed, welcoming, and deeply connected to land and community. What You'll Discover: * Secret Australia experiences * Marco Polo's pull-out maps * Authentic Australian food culture * First Nations perspectives, local customs, and practical tips for respectful travel * Smart travel in Australia - transport advice, budget tips, free viewpoints, and practical money-saving guidance MARCO POLO GUIDES Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL 190 X 110 mm Release Date: October 2026 9781917131612
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Paperback 192 pages B&W THROUGHOUT AUD$: 24.99
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Baby Names Australia
Includes thousands of names and inspirational in-depth advice on choosing the right name for your baby By Cathy Proctor Are you having trouble choosing a name for your baby? Do your parents want to follow a family tradition? Does your partner really like a name you absolutely hate? Or do you just need some inspiration? Choosing a name for your newborn can be a challenge. Family, in-laws, friends and countless others all want to be involved in giving your new baby a perfect name. Naming your baby is one of the first things you do for your newborn, so its right to think long and hard about the name that you and your partner will give your little one. If you’re struggling for inspiration, Baby Names Australia provides you with over 8000 names, specially researched and curated in 2026, reflecting Australian choices. They are separated into boys and girls names and all listed with their meanings. So whether your baby becomes a Joel or Jamel, Helena or Heidi, you’ll be able to find the perfect name in Baby Names Australia. As well as thousands of names to choose from, Baby Names Australia includes the year’s most popular names, celebrity choices and trends from 2025-26, plus great tips and advice on choosing a name. WOODSLANE PRESS Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 218 X 135 mm Release Date: November 2026 9781923350335
Paperback 328 pages NOT ILLUSTRATED AUD$: 24.99
Spotto
The Great Australian Car Game By Spotty McSpotterson This book gives a tongue-in-cheek framework for guidelines about the game of Spotto, plus delves into the deep philosophy and culture of what is Australia’s favourite in-car game. The reader is invited to understand and define their own specific rules for a game that is always different for everyone. For example: * What makes a car spottable? * Where did the game come from? * How do you play? (And why are the rules always different?) * Can you spot parked cars? * Do trucks count? * How hard can I punch? The reader is taken on a journey through history and even given theories concerning the definition of the colour yellow. Highly illustrated, this book will delight Spotto lovers everywhere. This flexibound edition contains additional material including rules and materials for an indoor Spotto game.
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 180 X 130 mm Release Date: November 2026 9781923350328
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Paperback 84 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 19.99
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Australian Dreaming Stories
ETT IMPRINT
Ellen Andersons Aboriginal Dreaming stories, as recorded by C.W. Peck in the 1920s and 1930s, evidence the rich oral tradition of the Indigenous people of eastern Australia. Dealing with plants and animals, the physical environment, cultural practices and historic events, they open a window into a civilisation distinguished by its close association with Country. Introduced by Michael Organ.
Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback 236 X 154 mm 132 Pages B&W THROUGHOUT Rel Date: February 2026 9781923527171 AUD$: 29.99
Walkabout
ETT IMPRINT
By Ellen Anderson
By Arthur Upfield Arthur Upfield is internationally known for his 29 crime novels featuring Bony, the Aboriginal Detective. In these thirteen stories written for Walkabout magazine between 1934 and 1949 and published in book form for the first time, readers will travel well beyond the cities, aided by maps and original photographs – through Cooper’s Creek, visiting Lake Frome in South Australia, patrol the rabbit-proof fence in the West, pearling in Broome or go angling for Swordfish at Bermagui. Many of these stories give colour and detail to his more celebrated novels using the same settings as his crime novels. Another describes the Australian Geographical Society’s 5000 mile venture from Perth to the Kimberleys and back, which was led by Upfield in 1948. Truly a book to remind us of the value of the “walkabout” – “a journey (originally on foot) undertaken by the Australian Aboriginal to live in the traditional manner.
Central Australia 1927
Author is from VIC Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback 256 X 134 mm 130 Pages B&W THROUGHOUT Rel Date: February 2026 9781923527157 AUD$: 24.95
ETT IMPRINT
Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN By John Flynn Paperback 230 X 156 mm Originally published by Rev John Flynn in his magazine The Inlander 80 Pages in 1927, this gives us a rare picture of the Territory in its early days of B&W THROUGHOUT early motoring and aeroplanes, as Flynn develops his nursing hospitals Rel Date: January 2026 in Australia’s deep North. Fully illustrated. First publication in nearly 9781923527058 100 years. AUD$: 22.95
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Best Walks of South East Queensland
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Best Walks around Newcastle and Port Stephens
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Author is from QLD Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN By Sarah Tayler, Dianne McLay Paperback 220 X 130 mm The southeast of Queensland is a walker’s paradise - which can come 260 Pages as something of a surprise to visitors and locals alike. This brand-new guide in Australia’s bestselling walking guide series introduces 50 walks COLOUR THROUGHOUT (plus many suggestions for varying them), ranging from leisurely coastal Rel Date: January 2027 strolls to forest-and-waterfall adventures and more rugged tracks deep 9781923350267 in the states famous national parks. Detailed descriptions and clear AUD$: 34.99 maps help the reader explore the stunning forests, mountains, rivers and beautiful coasts as well as more urban landscapes. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 full-colour photographs and dozens of maps. A summary table of walks indicating distances, cafés and highlights is included to help the reader find exactly the right walk for the occasion. This guide includes the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and hinterlands, plus walks in and around Brisbane. The new guide to 50 fantastic walks
Including the Lower Hunter and the Barrington Tops By Matthew Crompton
Newcastle and the regions to its north and west are home to a wide variety of dramatic hiking from significant hill country to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches. This walking guide introduces some forty walks (plus many suggestions for varying them), ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to exhilarating hill-climbing adventures, and more rugged tracks deep in some of the states famous national parks. Detailed descriptions and clear maps help the reader explore the extensive ranges and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 full-colour photographs and dozens of maps. A summary table of walks indicating distances, cafes and highlights is included to help the reader find exactly the right walk for the occasion. This guide includes walks from the Lower Hunter to north of Port Stephens and west to the Barrington.
Best Walks of the Perth Hills
Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback 220 X 130 mm 232 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: July 2026 9781923350243 AUD$: 32.99
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Author is from WA Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN By Mark Pybus Paperback 220 X 130 mm To the east of the Swan Coastal Plain lies the Darling Range, an ancient 236 Pages mountain range running almost 350 kilometres, and home to the COLOUR THROUGHOUT unique and biodiverse Northern Jarrah Forests. The best way to Rel Date: April 2026 experience the beautiful scenery found along the range is on the 9781923350250 walking trails located throughout the hills. Explore ancient granite domes, flowing waterfalls, expansive forests, manmade lakes, or take AUD$: 32.99 a day trip on the world-famous Bibbulmun Track. Detailed descriptions and clear maps help the reader explore the extensive ranges and wildflower country. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 fullcolour photographs and a summary table of walks indicating distances, cafes and highlights is included to help the reader find exactly the right walk for the occasion. This guide covers the ranges from Yanchep to Jarrahdale, and includes many hidden gems as well as the better-known trails. The new guide to 40 fantastic walks
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Building Stories: Tasmania
Building Stories: Perth
By Deb Huff
By Deb Huff
Tasmania’s architectural history is full of intense, complicated stories. These walls have housed convicts and clergy, brewers and booksellers, artists and agitators. They’ve been built from sandstone and ship timber, shaped by isolation, industry, ambition and punishment. Some still stand proudly. Others carry their history more quietly, in worn thresholds, crooked staircases and stories passed over a bar or across a counter.
An illustrated love letter to Perth’s heritage buildings—Building Stories: Perth reveals their gossipy pasts, surprising transformations, and the everyday stories hidden behind familiar façades. The book explores how buildings evolve—and how their layered pasts continue to shape the city today. From power stations turned wine bars, to cinemas-turned-nothing-atall, to the deli you didn’t realise was once a billiard hall, these buildings aren’t relics—they’re active participants in Perth’s culture, character, and everyday life.
Gossip, Ghosts & Good Times: Tasmania's Most Colourful Building Histories
Building Stories: Tasmania is a richly and quirkily illustrated wander through the island’s most character-filled places, from working waterfronts and former hydro sites to pubs, bookshops, hotels, theatres and small-town main streets. These are buildings that have adapted, endured and reinvented themselves, carrying traces of every version of Tasmania they’ve lived through along the way.
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from WA Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 220 X 220 mm Release Date: November 2026 9781923350342
Hardback 216 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 39.99
Gossip, Ghosts & Good Times: Perth's Most Colourful Building Histories
Each entry is grounded in rich historical research but told in a lively, conversational tone that invites all readers in—not just architecture buffs. Perfect for fans of urban history, design, travel, slow tourism and the recent wave of books celebrating everyday buildings and community heritage, this book is both a visual delight and a heartfelt exploration of place.
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from WA Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 220 X 220 mm Release Date: April 2026 9781923350175
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Hardback 208 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 39.99
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Magnificent Tasmania By Katrina O'Brien, Julie Gill
Key Sales Points:
* Excellent souvenir guide to the most memorable places in Tasmania * Fantastic value at $16.99 * Updated edition This souvenir books vibrant photography is accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary, an indispensable reminder for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and children will pick it up time and again to whet their appetites and perhaps to plan their own visits. Includes sections on geography, wildlife and culture, Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, the Bay of Fires, the Tarkine, Ben Lomond, the Overland Track, Bruny and Maria Islands, Wineglass Bay and the Great Western Tiers.
Author Bio:
Original author Katrina O’Brien is also the author of Australia’s bestselling walking guide, Sydney’s Best Harbour & Coastal Walks. She first fell in love with Tasmania while travelling and writing her way around Australia for two years as the co-author of the travel guide Footprint Australia Handbook. When not researching and writing, Katrina is a book editor and publishing consultant. Julie Gill, who updated this edition, is a passionate hiker, explorer, award-winning photographer and nature enthusiast, with a deep appreciation for grand landscapes and remote wilderness. She is a keen hiker and traveller, having trekked across some of the world’s most breathtaking regions, including the Overland Track in her home state.
WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 240 X 215 mm Release Date: August 2026 9781923350236
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Paperback 64 pages AUD$: 16.99
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Magnificent Southwest Australia Including Perth and Margaret River By Woodslane Press
Key Sales Points:
* Updated edition of this popular souvenir guide. Large format guide filled with wonderful photography. The perfect memento of this spectacular region. * Media release sent to nation-wide and regional publications, travel blogs, visitor centres and more. * Promotional material available such as posters, bookmarks, flyers etc. * Social media campaign connecting with armchair and seasoned travellers. * Email marketing to bookshops, visitor centres and popular tourist destinations. This 64-page large format book is full of vibrant photography, and is accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary from the team at Woodslane Press.
Author Bio:
This edition has been curated by the team at Woodslane Press. Principle photographer Simon Nevill, although born in the UK, has spent most of his life in Australia. He ran tours for over 20 years, taking clients overseas and to every state in Australia including all the main desert regions of this vast country. Initially an expert birder, he’s developed a keen interest in wildflowers and other groups of the animal kingdom. He now has an extensive knowledge of Western Australia and enjoys sharing his photography, passion and knowledge with others.
Magnificent Southwest Australia is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and enthusiastic explorers will pick it up time and again to whet their appetites and perhaps to plan their own visits. Includes sections on geography, wildlife and wildflowers, Indigenous culture, Perth, the Pinnacles, Wave Rock, Busselton, Rottnest, Cape-to-Cape, Denmark & the Valley of the Giants, Albany and the Stirling Ranges, Fitzgerald River National Park and Esperance.
WOODSLANE PRESS Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 240 X 215 mm Release Date: May 2026 9781923350281
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Paperback 64 pages AUD$: 16.99
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All the Skies We See By Harry Ebert, Nicholas Rix
Key Sales Points:
* Will appeal to children and educators who value lyrical, visually rich picture books about nature. * Cross-curricular text that blends science, art, HASS and literary topics studied in Primary schools. * Awe-inspiring illustrations and text. This lyrical picture book takes readers on a journey through one full day as told by the ever-changing sky.
Author Bio:
Harry Ebert is a primary teacher, environmental enthusiast and lover of travel. All the Skies We See was inspired by Harrys love of rich childrens literature and picture books, alongside a deep appreciation for nature and the extraordinary landscapes our world offers. Nick Rix is a landscape designer, mixed-media artist, passionate gardener and lover of creative expression. Nicks illustrations for All the Skies We See were inspired by real-life locations across Australia and beyond, created using pencil and watercolour paint.
From the blush of dawn to the burning red of bushfire, the deep calm of onyx night to the shimmering technicolour of the aurora, each page captures a new mood, colour and landscape of our shared world. Through rich imagery and poetic language, the book celebrates the beauty, power and rhythm of nature, and our quiet place within it. Older or more advanced readers will be able to unpack deeper meanings and literary techniques such as personification, simile, metaphor, alliteration and the use of fragments. As the final page closes, we are reminded that while every day ends, the sky will always begin again. WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NSW Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 280 X 216 mm Release Date: October 2026 9781923350304
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Age: 4+ Years Hardback 24 pages AUD$: 24.99
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Big Mountain, Little Emu By Emma Stuart
Key Sales Points:
* Will appeal to curious kids and stargazers. * Support text for the National Curriculum’s cross-curriculum priority Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. * Highly appealing illustrations from an award-winning Australian landscape artist. According to many stories from the Dreaming, emus are more than just birds.
Author Bio:
They represent creator spirits that fly through the sky above. These incredible birds help First Nations peoples predict what is happening in the world around them.
Emma Stuart was born in New Zealand and has lived in Melbourne, London, Berlin, Alice Springs and now in Western Victoria. She has been illustrating children’s books for 20 years, having illustrated over 200 books. Emma works primarily with watercolours, but also uses acrylics, oils, pen and ink, and pencil. Her characters are full of life and bring a real sense of light-heartedness to young readers. In 2021 she won a Literary Titan Book Award; in 2013 she was shortlisted for the Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year; and she was an International Book Awards finalist in 2014. As well as illustrating children’s books, Emma regularly exhibits her landscape paintings. Big Mountain, Little Emu is her second published work as both author and illustrator.
This is a dreamy educational story of the wonders of Gariwerd’s Big Mountain, her animals and birds, and the Emu in the Sky constellation that isnt a collection of stars but actually made up of dark areas in the sky that are outlined by light. To see it, start by looking at the Southern Cross for the emus head. From there, you will be able to trace the emus neck, body and legs between the dust lanes of the Milky Way. WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from VIC Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 280 X 216 mm Release Date: September 2026 9781923350298
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Age: 4+ Years Hardback 32 pages AUD$: 27.99
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Tjitji and Lucy By Rhonda Inkamala, Margaret James, Kristal Partridge
Key Sales Points:
* Highlights the similarities and differences growing up as nonIndigenous and Indigenous Australian children. * Helps break stereotypes by presenting a contemporary view of Indigenous life. * Taps into the Australian Curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Publicity: * Media release sent to major metro and regional publications. * Reviews with key Australian childrens literature reviewers. * Social media campaign connecting readers, reviewers and booksellers. * Posters and bookmarks available for instore promotions. A heartwarming story based on the real life friendship of authors Rhonda Inkamala and Margaret James. These two nanas have been good friends for many years, sharing their loves of coast and desert, family, education, storytelling, nature, languages, culture and a good laugh.
Author Bio:
Rhonda Inkamala is a multilingual Western Arrarnta, Luritja and Pitjantjatjara woman, artist and teacher, who lives on her beautiful Traditional Land on the Iwupataka Land Trust at Jay Creek in Central Australia. She is passionate about maintaining cultural heritage and identity, and sharing her cultural knowledge of the land, plants and animals. Margaret James is an author and educator who now lives on the east coast of Australia, between forest and ocean, after many happy years spent in Central Australia. She is passionate about preserving ancient Aboriginal languages and culture. Kristal Partridge spent her childhood outside, and she has always been a keen ‘noticer of things’. Drawing is how Kristal makes sense of the world, so she is rarely without a sketchbook and pens. Her drawing style is playful and expressive with purposeful linework that tells a story.
Living on the coast and having traveled to the heart of Australia with the authors, the illustrator, Kristal Partridge, has been able to infuse her work with fun and friendship, and to capture the contrast between coastal and outback life in Australia. WOODSLANE PRESS Author is from NT Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian 254 X 203 mm Release Date: October 2026 9781923350199
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Age: 4+ Years Hardback 32 pages AUD$: 27.99
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The Little Book of Iron Ore
The Little Book of Mining
By Kate Harvey, Melanie Corrigan
By Kate Harvey, Mel Corrigan
Discover the powerful machinery that help turn Iron Ore into steel. Following the journey from mine to everyday life, this interactive picture book shows how mining connects to the world around us. From the author of The Little Book of Mining.
The Little Book of Mining takes children on a journey through the stunning Pilbara Region in Western Australia, explaining the movement of each machine and providing some insight into a typical day on an Iron Ore Mine in Australia. A must have book for anyone connected with mining or interested in big machines. Children will delight in discovering all the amazing machines involved in mining. This interactive picture book will capture every child’s imagination.
LITTLE STEPS Author is from WA Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 240 X 240 mm Release Date: December 2026 9781923306738
LITTLE STEPS Author is from WA Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 240 X 240 mm Release Date: December 2025 9781923306264
Age: 3+ Years Paperback 32 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 16.95
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Age: 3+ Years Paperback 32 pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT AUD$: 16.95
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Sheep Shape
MAGINATION PRESS
Ten Little Calves
LITTLE STEPS
Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL By Adele Tariel, Oksana Bula Hardback 260 X 210 mm It's shearing day at the farm, but Chip loves his warm, cozy wool too 32 Pages much! So he ventures out into the wilderness, determined to explore COLOUR SECTION(S) and see the world. The other sheep don't understand-why would Chip Rel Date: May 2026 leave the safety of the flock? Isn't he comfortable following, like everyone else? But Chip doesn't care! Destiny calls! He has big dreams: 9781433848704 places to see, and things to do. He wants to have experiences and let his AUD$: 39.99 wool grow big! And maybe eventually, one of those experiences will be coming back home.
By Jane Kinnon, Emily Humble Ten little calves went out to play, but one by one, they wandered away. But where did they go? Written in simple rhyme, this charming counting book celebrates the Australian outback, life on a farm, and the numbers one to ten.
The Adventures of Rusty the Dog: Rusty is Rescued By Tim Brown, Valery Vell For Rusty the cattle dog, life seems too big and too noisy. Even when he is adopted and finds his forever home, Rusty is still nervous, especially when he tries new things. But with the help of his family, including two rescue cats, Rusty discovers that every day is a new adventure and a chance to be brave. Join Rusty, the Australian rescue dog, on his mission to inspire, educate and raise awareness for rescue animals, all while giving back!
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Age: 3+ Years Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback 280 X 200 mm 28 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: December 2026 9781923306820 AUD$: 16.95
LITTLE STEPS Age: 3+ Years Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback 240 X 240 mm 28 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: April 2026 9781923306554 AUD$: 26.95
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Harvest Time with Tom
Crikey! We're Going Down Under
By Jess Carrigan, Glen Singleton
By Caitlin Krndija, Glen Singleton
It’s harvest time, and you’re invited to come on an adventure! Harvest Time with Tom explores the joy of life on a farm and celebrates the vehicles and the people who work together to harvest the crops.
Join Banjo and Rusty on a magical journey across Australia— where dreams come alive! Travel through the Outback, splash in the Great Barrier Reef, hop with kangaroos and fly in a helicopter. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers, this book is an unforgettable trip in and around the Land Down Under.
LITTLE STEPS Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 245 X 245 mm Release Date: August 2026 9781923306660
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LITTLE STEPS Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN 240 X 240 mm Release Date: December 2025 9781923306301
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