Summertime and reading go hand-in-hand. As the days get longer and summer break begins, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book.
Looking for the perfect summer read for your little bookworm? We’ve got you covered! Here are our four favourite new kids books for summer 2024 that will spark curiosity, ignite imaginations, and kids will read over and over again.
How To Draw a Dragon
by Kate Talbot
How to Draw a Dragon, by Kate Talbot
Everybody knows what a dragon looks like.
Don’t they?
Dragons have wings.
Dragons breathe fire.
Maybe dragons wear rollerskates? And shoot marshmallows from their tails!
A hilarious exploration of imagination, creativity and teamwork, perfect to share with children who love drawing … or having opinions. How To Draw a Dragon will inspire you to get out the pencils and paper – whether you are 5 or 105!
Taronga Big Book of Animals
Taronga Zoo Big Book of Animals
Did you know that Tigers have spikes on their tongues? Or that Echidna poo is glittery? Or that Bilbies can turn over 20 tonnes of soil a year? Discover hundreds of the animal kingdom’s most fascinating facts in this stunningly illustrated tribute to the natural world from the world-class wildlife experts at Taronga. It’s one of those kids books to treasure and share, destined to become a childhood classic.
The 113th Assistant Librarian
By Stuart Wilson
The 113th Assistant Librarian, by Stuart Wildon
Oliver Wormwood is sure his new job in the library will be boring until he learns that books hold great power – and danger.
By the end of his first day, Oliver has witnessed a death, been frozen by a book, and fought off a horde of terrifying creatures. With only a mysterious girl named Agatha to show him the ropes, Oliver needs to learn fast if he wants to last longer than the 112 librarians before him.
Meerkat Mayhem
By Mem Fox & Judy Horacek
Meerkat Mayhem, by Mem Fox & Judy Horacek
One day, after another hearty meal, Meerkat decided to leave his burrow and take a walk. But he found himself, all at once… stuck fast!
‘Mother of all meerkats!’ he said.
And that is where the mayhem began…
Another hilarious picture book gem from the legendary team who created the highly acclaimed and bestselling Where is the Green Sheep?.
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