Hey, bookworms! Ready to dive into some seriously excellent kids books? This spring has been a goldmine for new releases, and we’ve rounded up our top four picks. From heartwarming tales that’ll tug at your heartstrings to creative adventures, these books are a must-read for any little one. So grab a comfy spot, snuggle up with your kiddos, and get ready for a literary adventure!
Our favourite kids books this spring
Adventures Unlimited: The Land Of Lost Things
By Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Bill Hope
The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths
Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage octopus?
And how about the time we got lost in the Land of Lost Things? That was one of our most exciting adventures yet!
It all started like this . . .
The funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series from legendary Andy Griffiths, the author of the bestselling, sales-smashing Treehouse series.
Herd
By Stephen Hogtun
Herd by Stephen Hogtun
This is a story about a little elephant and his herd. It’s a story about moving from place to place each day and wondering what ‘home’ means when you move around from forest to grassland to stream.
Can this little elephant find his home in the world? Because home is not a place—it’s his herd, and the ones who love him best.
Filled with beautiful, luminous artwork, this gorgeous picture book tells a universal story about love, family and belonging that will resonate with readers across the generations.
Dot! Scribble! Go!
By Hervé Tullet
Dot! Scribble! Go! By Hervé Tullet
With infectious enthusiasm, the internationally bestselling creator of Press Here and Mix it Up! invites readers of all ages to join in the fun and endless creative possibilities of dots, lines and scribbles.
Is it a flower? A bird? A rocket? A car? Anything is possible! All you need is a magic hand, some colours on a palette, and off you go!
Step by step, Tullet uses dots, lines and scribbles to open up a whole world of drawing, making it a delightful read for both kids and grown-ups.
Protectors: Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3
By Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard
Protectors: Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3 By Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard
Wylah is finally the Koorie Warrior, but her troubles are far from over! Her family and people are still prisoners of the cruel Dragon Army, and animals and children are disappearing.
Excitement and suspense await in the thrilling third instalment of the best-selling Wylah the Koorie Warrior series. Inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture, this is a must-read for adventure lovers of all ages!
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