Keyword: Hope
The Flower Garden - A Changi Secret
1/3/2026
Hardcover
A gorgeously illustrated historical picture book about the women and children of the Changi POW camp.
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Halls, David Litchfield
5/5/2021
Paperback
A stylish picture book about how there is always a way out of darkness.
Hour of the Bees
1/9/2017
Paperback
“Eagar seamlessly blends a twelve-year-old girl’s summer of change with a hefty dose of magical realism in this accomplished debut.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The Dog Who Lost His Bark
1/10/2019
Paperback
A warm, uplifting story for young readers about a boy and his dog and the power of music to heal; a first-time collaboration from two Irish Children’s Laureates.
Agatha Goes to School
1/9/2026
Hardcover
This is a story about change and finding the joy in new things.
The Magician's Elephant
1/3/2016
Paperback
A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller
Chirp
1/2/2023
Paperback
We all have a song! We all have something to say! We all get to shout out for a brand new day!
Where the Water Takes Us
5/6/2024
Paperback
Debut author Alan Barillaro delivers a stirring story about a sensitive young girl who must face that growing up means coming to terms with the things you cannot change – and taking responsibility for the things you can.
Future Hopes: Hopeful stories in a time of climate change
6/3/2024
Paperback
In this collection of compelling short stories, authors including M. G. Leonard, Neal Shusterman and Tolá Okogwu offer hope for our planet in the face of climate change.
Frank's Red Hat
1/7/2026
Board Book
Winner of the CBCA Shadow Judging 2023, now in board book format for the littlest Frank fans! Frank is full of ideas. Some are good and some . . . are not.But when Frank gets a colourful idea in (and on) his head, will a few nervous penguins stop him from sharing it?
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
1/8/2018
Paperback
An uplifting story of friendship, unity and hope that highlights the important and topical issues surrounding young carers and young refugees.