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Inspire a love of reading with ReadPlus, a collection of over 16,000 selected books and films arranged under themes for librarians, teachers and parents about books for young people aged 5 to 18.
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Search ArticlesThe hurt by Catherine de Saint Phalle
Transit Lounge, 2026. ISBN: 9781923023642. (Age: 16+) Highly recommended. I was eager to pick up Catherine de Saint Phalle’s latest book, having thoroughly enjoyed her evocative writing style and the quirky characters of her earlier books The sea and us (2019) and Call me Marlowe (2023), the 'flotsam, jetsam, ligan and derelict' people adrift in Melbourne, and cities in Korea and the Czech Republic.
Colour me by Ezekiel Kwaymullina and Moira Court
Fremantle Press, 2026. ISBN: 9781760996666. (Age: 3+) Recommended. Vivid, bold illustrations support the spare text extolling the virtue of differences and how these differences colour our world. The seven colours are each afforded two double pages, with the first page saying what colour has been chosen, then showing an example of that colour in the wild. If I were blue, the page says, I’d be as gentle as the rolling waves And I’d sing beneath the seas With the whispering whales.
The flying machine of dreams by Kate Wakeling. Illus. by Viviane Schwarz
Otter-Barry Books, 2026. ISBN: 9781915659989. (Age: 3+) Highly recommended. Prepare to experience a magical poetry adventure! The Flying Machine of Dreams is a beautiful collection of 17 whimsical poems by award-winning poet Kate Wakeling, brought to life through the imaginative, full-page illustrations of Viviane Schwarz. Together, words and pictures create a captivating book that invites young readers to look at the world and feel its magic.
Claris and the secret ballet by Megan Hess
Hardie Grant, 2026. ISBN: 9781761217050. (Age: 3+) Highly recommended. Claris and the Secret Ballet is a beautiful picture book created by Megan Hess. Adding to the extremely popular collection of Claris books, this one is undoubtedly another winner. Filled with kindness, friendship and a touch of Parisian magic, this enchanting story will delight young readers; especially those who dream of dancing across the stage.
The long cloud by Hector Mackenzie
Scribe, 2026. ISBN: 9781761381829. (Age: Senior secondary, Adult) Highly recommended. The first thing that strikes you on picking up MacKenzie’s book is its writing style. It seems to be a collection of short vignettes each with its bolded introductory phrase or sentence, and the writing on each page flows without capital letters for sentence beginnings, though there are full stops.
The Frumpling by Jo van der Borgh. Illus. by Jo Beasley
Walker Books, 2026. ISBN: 9781761600340. (Age: 2+) Highly recommended. The cover illustration of the Frumpling, a hairy, bedraggled, strange long nosed creature in a raggedy green checked shirt will immediately engage the reader, who will wonder about its story. Turning the pages, there is a large drawing of the Frumpling, and the reader can tell straight away why he is lonely – there are flies around him because he is smelly and his nails are long and misshapen.
Betsy and Bon: Three sweet stories by Simon Howe
UQP, 2026. ISBN: 9780702268953. (Age: 2+) Recommended. The subtitle Three sweet stories immediately gives the reader an idea of what the story will be about as will the cute little creatures on the front cover, coloured in brown and yellow, with tall antennae, smiling faces and a surround of gorgeous flowers.
Starfish can't ride bikes! by Jess Horn and Mo Davey
Larrikin House, 2026. ISBN: 9781923345386. (Age: 3+) Recommended. On a wonderfully cycling day the animals decide to go for a bike ride. They check their bikes and pump their tyres in readiness when Starfish jumps out of the pool to announce that she is coming too. The animals murmur amongst themselves and finally tell her that starfish cannot ride bikes, and point out the reasons why.
I Call the Ocean Wardan by Ebony Froome. Illus. by Dellas Bennell and Korrine Bennell-Yarran
Fremantle Press, 2026. ISBN: 9781760996307. (Age: 3+) Highly recommended. This stunning picture book with its striking embossed cover and gorgeous illustrations throughout is an absolute delight to read aloud. The skilful rhyming text flows cohesively off the tongue, and each verse weaves in Noongar words for young readers to learn, savour, and celebrate. Noongar is the traditional language of the First Nations People of the south-west of Western Australia.
The reckoning by Vikki Petraitis
Summit Books, 2026. ISBN: 9781761823855. (Age: Adult - 16+) Highly recommended. The reckoning is a crime novel that gripped my attention from the very first page as the author describes the feelings of Ben Murtog when he goes to pick up two men from the Melbourne Assessment Prison.