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Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey

Oh, Thelma looked amazing. She was a unicorn! ‘I’m special now,’ she cried out loud. And so, a star was born . . . Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day, she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills pink paint and glitter all over her! Presto! Thelma is a unicorn! Thelma quickly rises to fame, but does she really want all the attention? Or would she be happier as her old self again?

Rodney Loses It by Michael Gerard Bauer and Christina Krebs

Rodney was a rabbit who loved nothing more than drawing. He never found it tiresome, tedious or boring. But then one day, disaster struck, the one thing Rodney feared, while working at his drawing desk his pen just… DISAPPEARED!

A truly hysterical search for a missing pen.

Stellarphant by James Foley

Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and species.

Stella wants to be an astronaut. There is only one problem: Stella is an elephant.

Every time she applies to Space Command, they come up with a new reason she can’t join. But where there’s a will, there’s a way and Stella is determined to reach for the stars.

Does she have the right stuff?

Mopoke by Philip Bunting

Mopoke sits in the old gum tree, poked and prodded by the bush is he...

Mopoke loves peace and quiet but the bush is full of many, many annoyances. Poor Mopoke is about to find out that you can’t always get what you want.

Floof by Heidi McKinnon

This is Floof.
Floof is floofy.
Floof is VERY floofy.
Floof is the FLOOFIEST!
Floof is going to have a very busy day...

A book to delight anyone who has ever loved a ridiculous furball.

Egg by Clare Atkins and Harrison Vial

A truly unique picture book about a newcomer arriving to an island inhabited by superstitious eggs. This thought-provoking story raises gentle questions about displacement, environment, xenophobia and climate refugees.

When something strange washes up on the eggs' island, they are scared. It looks like them. But different. What if it hatches? What if there are more of them?

Most of the eggs hope the newcomer will float back to where it came from, but one little egg is not afraid.

Can their friendship prove there is nothing to fear?

Macca the Alpaca by Matt Cosgrove

Macca is a small, kind and friendly alpaca. He spends his days splashing in puddles and chasing butterflies... until he runs head first into Harmer - a big, unkind llama who is never, ever friendly. Can brave little Macca teach that bully of a llama a very important lesson?

I’m Australian Too by Mem Fox and Ronojoy Ghosh

I'm Australian! How about you?

Many people from many places have come across the seas to make Australia their home. How Australian is that? From countries near and far, many have made their home in Australia, sharing it with the original inhabitants, and living in peace beneath the Southern Star. Mem Fox celebrates Australia's incredible multicultural heritage in this beautiful book illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh.

The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie

It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn’t believe it—THE GREAT RACE was here! The other sloths said it couldn’t be done, but Spike didn’t care, she was ready to run!

From award-winning creators Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie, comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners ... especially those who don’t come first.

Busting! by Aaron Blabey

Lou’s not having a great day. He’s busting for the loo to do his do, but the loo has too long a queue! So what on earth is Lou to do?

Another laugh-out-loud book from the one-and-only Aaron Blabey!