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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 is also on the judging panel of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, Australia's premier accolade for fiction writing.
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PLEASE NOTE: There are themes in the book that might be a bit scary for a child under 10, so please don't give this to kids younger than 10.
BOOK #2 OUT NOW!Bluey was recently the winner of 2020 BOOK OF THE YEAR at the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Finding Our Heart: A Story about the Uluru Statement...
Hardback
$24.99
Forthcoming
Sometimes the simplest jokes are the best, and in this colourful and charming picture book, Newton the dog mistakes a sign that says that dogs have nine lives. Off he goes, followed by his friend the cat who tries to save him from his erroneous assumptions. Mayhem ensues as Newton tries out his wildest fantasies. Sheer fun! Lindy
Links to the books mentioned below follow after Lindy's comments.
PICTURE BOOKS WITH HEART
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers
The paperback edition of the best-selling book that Jeffers created for his newborn son. Respect, consideration and tolerance, as Oliver's own Dad told him, are the words to live by, and this heartfelt, gentle book is a reassuring testimony to parental love. Comes with a CD read by Jeffers himself (in his gorgeous Irish accent!)
A New Prayer for the Animals by Mark Wilson
A celebration of animals from around the world (with half from Australia) which are facing their own threats. Evocative illustrations of creatures such as Polar Bears and Tree Kangaroos, Corroboree Frog and Orange Bellied Parrots, Leopards and Sea Lions, are accompanied by short descriptions and information at the back of the book.
Soon by Libby Gleeson
A non-threatening and sweetly illustrated book about waiting for a new sibling to be born, as related by a little mouse. Gentle repetition in the text, suitable for reading to toddlers.
Ruby Red Shoes: My Wonderful Grandmother by Kate Knapp
Ruby the Aware Hare relates why she knows her grandmother is so wonderful. Whether because she helps her look up big words in the dictionary, to her x-ray eyes that see deep inside Ruby and understand her feelings, to the meals she cooks and the stories she tells - a quiet celebration of the bond between generations.
PICTURE BOOKS WITH HUMOUR
Cat Ladies by Susi Schaefer
Princess the cat knows that four ladies are just the right number to look after all her wants and needs, so when a stray turns up which interferes with her arrangements, Princess is understandably upset - until she realises that with a little bit of training the stray will have her uses...
Bin Chicken by Kate Temple
Personally, I admire ibises, and so it's a pleasure to find a book that celebrates these wonderful creatures! Written in rhyme which actually reads aloud very well, it contains tidbits of information woven into the tale of a proud Bin Chicken surviving in a new environment. Colourful illustrations with small elements that add to the storyline.
Koala Bare by Jackie French
Jackie French - say no more! But if I have to - a grumpy (with rights!) Koala complains how he is NOT a bear. Witty illustrations by Matt Shanks.
Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! by Lorna Scobie
Rabbit likes being an only child, but that situation changes rapidly. Perhaps the fox next door can help?
PICTURE BOOKS WITH AUSTRALIAN FOCUS
Respect by Aunty Fay Muir
Tender and thoughtful, with illustrations that echo the colours of the land. A gentle reminder and a quiet life lesson about family, connection and culture.
To The Bridge: The Journey of Lennie and Ginger Mick by Corinne Fenton
A simplified version of young Lennie Gwyther's journey from Victoria to Sydney to see the Harbour Bridge opened. Simpler days indeed when an unaccompanied minor could travel so far by horseback! Andrew McLean's softly hued illustrations evoke a quieter time.
Strangers on Country by David Hartley
For older readers, a fully illustrated account of some historical incidents, where Indigenous people took in castaways or lost Whites. A mixture of storytelling and factual information, with a bend of archival material and illustrations by award-winning Indigenous artist Dub Leffler.
Putting Australia on the Map by Carole Wilkinson
Cartography for kids! A book about the mapping of Australia's coastline, engaging text and reproductions of historical maps.
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