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Abbey's children's and young adult section contains thousands of books for kids of all ages, from baby to teenager. The collection is lovingly curated by Lindy Jones, Buyer and Senior Bookseller at Abbey's. Lindy was also on the judging panel of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, Australia's premier accolade for fiction writing.
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If you like to browse a catalogue to read about new books just pop in to 131 York Street and pick up our latest catalogue. Or you can also download it via the button below.
• Download the PDF version: You can then zoom the view in Adobe Acrobat Reader, to read the book descriptions at a comfortable size.
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Cate Storey's gentle tale won the WHITLEY AWARDS' NOEL TAIT AWARD 2025– Children's Conservation Awareness, Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales, Australia.
Sunny, a lonely Regent Honeyeater, searches for his kind in dwindling woodlands.
One hopeful melody changes everything. Will Sunny find his flock?
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Somewhere near the beginning of time, a mountain is formed. It experiences aeons of change, witnesses uncounted myriads of events, but when the silence becomes too loud, it wakes and goes searching for a song. It finds only silence, until the day it finds a small flower. Taking it along, the mountain continues its journeys, but now the world is changing around it...
Matt Shanks has produced a book where the simple illustrations suggest all sorts of happenings and leave plenty of space for the reader to use their imagination, and where hope might be hidden but comes to the fore. Ages 6 + Lindy
Dani Colvin’s Dani Colvin’s picture book follows Grandpa and Blair as they deal with a day in which Blair is ‘blue’.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- The frozen southern continent is a place of wonder, and Marc Martin's highly visual book explores its icy reaches. Chock-full of small illustrations and chunks of information, this is a book made for poring over intently. Each double page spread covers various aspects, from what to pack (and what not to bring), all the various research stations, transportation, science, relaxation and physical features such as ice, meteorites, natural wonders, to the creatures that live there. Colourful, informative and absorbing! Lindy
You will lose yourself in this stunning encyclopaedia filled with incredible detailed illustrations and fun facts about some of the most fascinating fast and slow animals in the natural world. Is the Australian tiger beetle faster or slower than a basset hound?
Award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly has the answers in this beautifully illustrated book that will enthral children and adults alike.
Inga Simpson, one of Australia's leading nature writers, brings us a contemporary fable about the resilience of nature, with sumptuous paintings by acclaimed illustrator Tannya Harricks
Matt Stanton delivers Funny Kid #14, and Max – the funny kid – is still making everyone laugh (out loud) but his spotlight is being dimmed by the popularity of soccer. Suddenly everyone is more interested in watching ‘the beautiful game’ than his stand-up routine. He needs to come up with a plan, and fast! Can he compete with the world's favourite game?
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- A maker of picture books toils away in a soulless building until he runs out of inspiration, so when his pencil speaks to him, he is astonished – then inspired. Because, as the pencil tells him, it was once a giant. The tale it tells is of growing in a forest, of being visited by a wanderer who brings back stories of his travels throughout the world – and eventually a warning. But the tree is calm and knows that cycles are necessary, that all forms of life constantly move and change, and hope and growth come again.
Zeno Sworder's words are wise and it's a sophisticated book, with illustrations that tell their own stories apart from the text. Don't be surprised if this wins awards! Ages 6 and up Lindy
Endearing and funny, Jo Dabrowski's story is about a young girl finding her voice.
Martha Mayfield has always been the quiet kid. Martha is, after all, her mother’s daughter. The shy child of an even shyer mum. And she likes it this way. That is, until Martha’s mum loses her job. And Martha’s teacher overlooks her at school. And soon, Martha realises something has to give.
On the day the giant wakes from a long sleep, he's filled with joy at the thought of seeing his friends in the town again. But he's slept so long that nobody remembers him, everyone hides from him, and his joy turns to a sadness that might engulf the whole town.
A beautiful, touching story of memory, inclusion and friendship, by the award-winning creative duo of writer Sophie Masson and illustrator Lorena Carrington (Satin, Notable Book, 2024 CBCA Awards).
'Who rules the skies from back garden to bush, Launching from trees with a screech and a whoosh? Bossy and smart, loves to put on a show, Who could it be now? Why, Cocky - hello!'
From award-winning creators: wiith playful rhyming text from Hilary Bell and bold graphic illustrations by Antonia Pesenti, Hello Cocky celebrates the unique spirit and curiosity of the cockatoo.
Sarah Armstrong delivers a gripping middle-grade thriller ...
Cas thought running away from home would solve all his problems. But he didn’t count on getting hopelessly lost in the tangled Australian bush. Alone and afraid, Cas has given up all hope of rescue when he stumbles upon a strange family hiding out in the wilderness. He won’t survive without their help. But when he discovers they’re also on the run – from something so big, they won’t even talk about it – he realises his problems are just beginning …
Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, Muffin, Jack, Rusty, Lucky, Mackenzie, Indy, Honey, Coco, Snickers, Chloe, Judo, Jean Luc, The Terriers, Socks, Missy, Buddy, Calypso, Winton, Uncle Stripe, Aunt Trixie, Nana, Grandad Bob. Have fun with all of the family and friends!
There's a Prawn in Parliament House
The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing...
Paperback
$24.99
In Stock 😊
The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 3
A Stocking Full of Spies
Paperback
$16.99
Forthcoming
You can preorder this
Michael Rosen's Pocket Shakespeare
A Beginner's Guide to the Best Bits...
Hardback
$24.99
In Stock 😊
Ming and Maria Explore the Universe
The Girls Who Changed the World,...
Paperback
$16.99
In Stock 😊
Sunrise on the Reaping
#5 The Hunger Games
Paperback
$29.99 $23.99
Not in-store but you can order this
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
#4 The Hunger Games Deluxe Edition...
Paperback
$29.99
In Stock 😊
Straight On Till Morning
Disney: A Twisted Tale #8
Paperback
$17.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Go the Distance
Disney: A Twisted Tale #11
Paperback
$17.99
Not in-store but you can order this
Disney Twisted Tales
10 Book Boxset Enchanted Collection...
Paperback
$110
Not in-store but you can order this
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Abbey's supports the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) because we see firsthand the joy and excitement that reading can bring.
Simply add this ILF Donation to your order to donate $2 (you can add more if you like). Every donation counts - and your donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
The ILF was founded in 2004 by Suzy Wilson, a former teacher and education consultant who owns Riverbend Books in Brisbane. The ILF is a not-for-profit charity with a focus on reducing the disadvantage experienced by children in remote Indigenous communities across Australia by lifting literacy levels and instilling a lifelong love of reading.
You can find out more about the ILF via the link below.
We definitely appreciate the support you're showing by buying from us and supporting an independent bookshop with actual booksellers in a real bookshop. Like schools, universities and libraries themselves, bookshops are a bulwark for our culture.
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