Books
Poetry (Children’s/YA)
Take Off Your Brave: Poems Just for You
By Nadim Shamma
Illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail
Hardback, AUS $27.99, NZ $29.99
A very special collection of poems by a four-year-old author, introduced by Kate Clanchy and illustrated with wit and whimsy by Yasmeen Ismail.
Take Two!
By J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Hardback, AUS $29.99, NZ $32.99
Know some twins, or expecting to? This twinspired collection pairs poems and pictures in a lighthearted salute to the many twins among us.
The Bestest Ever Bear
Illustrated by Colin West
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
A collection of poems featuring bears in aid of The Children's Trust.
The Blood-Hungry Spleen and Other Poems About Our Parts
By Allan Wolf
Illustrated by Greg Clarke
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $19.99
"Makes a terrific and enriching addition to any life-science course and a charming gateway into deeper discussions of the body." — School Library Journal
The Day the Universe Exploded My Head
By Allan Wolf
Illustrated by Anna Raff
Hardback, AUS $24.99, NZ $27.99
Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back — propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.
The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
By Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
“Janeczko’s selections and Raschka’s characteristically airy illustrations let readers uncover layers of meaning, possibility, and emotion.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
By Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Hardback, AUS $24.99, NZ $27.99
A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects—earthly and celestial—reflecting the time in which each poet lived.
The Dictionary of Dads
By Justin Coe
Illustrated by Steve Wells
Paperback, AUS $14.99, NZ $16.99
A brilliant and funny debut collection of poems about more than fifty different dads, with witty illustrations.
The Girl Who Became a Tree
By Joseph Coelho
Illustrated by Kate Milner
Hardback, AUS $29.99, NZ $32.99
Award-winning poet and author Joseph Coelho breaks new ground with his first novel in verse. The Girl Who Became a Tree is a powerful and mesmerising exploration of grief and renewal
The Jackie Morris Book of Classic Nursery Rhymes
By Jackie Morris
Illustrated by Jackie Morris
Hardback, AUS $34.99, NZ $37.99
From the acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Words, a personal selection of over 40 traditional nursery rhymes, superbly illustrated in watercolour