Kids Picks

A selection of recommended reads for children.

Picture Books  

Whose Hat is That? Anita Bijsterbosch
This is a playful, funny story about a hat being blown about by the wind. Who does the hat belong to? All the animals try the hat on until it is finally retrieved by a little girl with a matching dress. Young children will love to join in with the repetitive text and the animal sounds.

Kuwi’s Huhu Hunt. Kat Merewether
Kuwi the Kiwi takes Huwi on his first huhu hunt, however Huhi is a very fussy chick and is not interested in huhu hummus, weta wontons, snail sushi, moth mince and other delicious delicacies! This is a fun story to read aloud with delightful, bright illustrations. It is a sequel to Kuwi’s Egg.

Fiction 7-9

Stick Dog wants a Hot Dog. Tom Watson
In this hilarious sequel to Stick Dog, Stick Dog and his greedy friends set out to pull off a master plan and get a hot dog to eat. They manage to dodge a dognapping and outwit a racoon and will definitely make you laugh out loud! Ethan Long’s stick-figure- style drawings add humour to the story. This is a good story for early and reluctant readers.

Eve and the Runaway Unicorn. Jess Black
This is the first book in the adventure fantasy series, Keeper of the Crystals.
When friends Eve and Oscar explore Gran’s attic they find a crystal figurine of a unicorn. The crystal magically transports the children to the strange land of Panthor, where an evil king has complete control of every living being. This story, filled with magic and adventure, also has a strong environmental theme. The story has lots of action and would be enjoyed by both boys and girls.

Fiction 10+

Voicing the Dead. Gary Crew
Voicing the Dead is based on the true story of nineteenth century Jack Ireland, who was a survivor of the wreck of the barque, Charles Eaton, which ran aground in 1834. He was captured by headhunters and adopted by Torres Strait Islanders. A very exciting read by acclaimed author, Gary Crew.

A Semi-Charming Kind of Life. Suzanne Selfors
This is the third book of the Ever After High book series.
Darling Charming is a princess in training who is envious of her brothers who seem to have all the fun training for danger, jousts and defeating dragons. This story is about Darling discovering she does not have to fit the stereotype of a perfect princess and finding her true self.