Title: Cheeky Kookaburra
Author: Rebecca Johnson

We asked you all last year what your favourite wildlife books are – and this series from Steve Parish was the most popular! We especially love Cheeky Kookaburra, where a young kookaburra enjoys being the comedian of his family. But when he has something important to say, no-one takes him seriously! Kookaburras call to claim their territory, which they share with family members. The white kookaburra is an albino that Steve Parish photographed at Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria.

Title: Jesse the elephant
Author: Scott Allen

Based on the true stories of tug boats and ferries, collected over the years by the author, Jesse the Elephant is the first book in this series. This delightful story details the relocation of Jesse from her old zoo enclosure at Moore Park, across the harbour by ferry, to her new Taronga Zoo home, which occurred in 1916.

Title: A Giraffe in the Bath
Author: Mem Fox and Olivia Rawson

A giraffe in the bath - does that make you laugh? Or a frog in the flour? Or a sheep in the shower? An owl with the flu? Or a roo on the loo? A crocodile with style - does that make you smile? This very funny picture book suggests increasingly silly and hilarious possibilities. Lots of fun and giggles for every reader.

Title: Bridget Fidget: Hold on Tight
Author: Joe Berger

Bridget Fidget is in a fix. She forgot to hold on tight to her beloved Captain Cat and now he's lost!

UH-OH!

Just what will the girl in a whirl do now?

Title: ‘Blacky’ series
Author: Barry Jonsberg

We’re not sure which you’ll love more – the story about the dog that dumped on the doona, the tale of a crocodile called Capone, or the third book in the series – just released! – where Blacky goes on a mission to find the last remaining Tasmanian tiger! OR you can do what we did – and read them all!

Title: It’s True! Animals are Electrifying
Author: Rick Wilkinson

Psst! It's True! This is the best book on ANIMALS you'll ever read! Did you know that fish can walk, snakes can fly and eggs can talk? What about the electric eel that could light up your house, or the lemur that every day eats enough poison to kill a dozen humans?

Title: The Mob
Author: Clem Martini

It's springtime - hundreds of Crows set out on their yearly migration and converge at the Gathering Tree. This sacred Gathering is an opportunity for the six crow Clans of the Family Kinaar to assemble, to make decisions and to celebrate being together .But when young blood is lost, sacred laws are tested as an illegal Mob seeks revenge, and a schism threatens the unity of the flock. The Family's situation is made yet more precarious when a severe blizzard hits and the Crows are faced with the dilemma of where to find shelter. Breaking age-old decrees and working together may offer their only chance of survival ...

Title: Peka-Boo, the smallest bird in all the world
Author: Eliza Feely

Being the smallest bird in all the world is no skip in the bush. Everything's BIG. Big egg. Bigger nest. Big whopper brothers.

But the biggest twig-snapper of all is, what is Kapecki on about?

Title: The Magic Faraway Tree
Author: Enid Blyton

The Magic Faraway Tree is the ultimate fantasy book, where lots of magical things take place – but they’re not always good fun! Come and climb up the Magic Faraway Tree with us, and along the way you’ll meet the Angry Pixie, Dame Washalot (watch out for the dirty washing water – yuck!), Silky the Fairy, the delightfully deaf Saucepan Man, and the happily beaming round-faced Moonface!

Title: Bindi Wildlife Adventures - Trouble at the Zoo
Author:

If you’ve never been to Australia Zoo, take a trip there for Bindi’s birthday party! It’s always a HUGE event – and that’s what this story is all about! It’s all happening – karaoke, animal rides, dancing competitions! But when a spoilt ten-year-old boy decides he wants to take home one of the zoo's precious water dragons, chaos ensues!

Title: Famous Five
Author: Enid Blyton

The Famous Five are a group of children who have the sort of adventures most kids dream about, in a world where ginger beer flows and ham rolls are a staple diet. Julian, Dick and Anne get together with their cousin George in the first adventure, Five On A Treasure Island.

Title: Zac Powers – Poison Island
Author: H I Larry

Zac Power is on a mission on one of the world's most dangerous islands, Poison Island. Zac Power must track down Dr Drastic, an enemy scientist. The jungle is full of deadly plants and animals that could be useful in Dr Drastic's evil experiments. Zac has 24 hours – and his family's lives depend on him succeeding!

Title: Pony Pals
Author: Jeanne Betancourt

Pony Pals is a series of books written by Jeanne Betancourt, following the adventures of three girls and their ponies.

When Lucinda (Lulu) Sanders moves to the town of Wiggins, she longs for a pony of her own. She becomes friends with Pam Crandal and Anna Harley and their ponies Acorn and Lightning. When she finds a neglected pony called Snow White the Pony Pals adventures begin!