Picture Books in General

Picture books are our first introduction to reading, and a gentle welcome into becoming an insatiable bookworm for many.

These are wonderfully fun to buy, whether you’re stocking up for your own little ones or purchasing for a friend. They’re full of fantastical adventures and tales, with plenty of good morals and values snuck in, and sometimes even some insider jokes for the grown-ups doing the reading as well.

Browse Booktopia’s range of children’s picture books online to find the next favourite bed-time story.

Baby Books
Baby Books are ultra simple, extra durable, and often incredibly cute.

The Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book is a classic by Australian children’s author Mem Fox, and one of the featured titles on Oprah’s list of best books for children aged 0-2. It’s the story of the joy of babies, making it a fun read for new parents delighting in their little bundle.

An absolute must have for any baby’s library is any kind of book that makes a noise. The Usborne Sound Book: Farm Sounds offers boundless delight for little ones, with pages they can push to create animal sounds, and oodles of colour throughout every illustrated page.

Another fun book is Where’s Mrs Ladybird? This board book features savannah animals hiding behind felt flaps, with a mirror on the final page for extra fun for little hands and little minds.

Picture books by Australian authors
We are fortunate to have so many talented local authors, which is why we can feature so many picture books by Australian authors.

Magic Beach is one such example. This classic title can be found in many Australian children’s bedrooms – often right next to the bed ready for nighttime stories. It’s by celebrated writer Alison Lester, and explores all the wonderful things you can do at the beach.

My First Animalia is another great example of a locally grown beloved children’s book. Written by celebrated author Graeme Base, this book is ideal for young explorers with flaps for lifting, alphabet-learning guides, and a fun introduction to the world’s most incredible animals. It was originally written in 1986, and has sold several million copies, making it a classic to be enjoyed across generations for many years to come.

Stock up your library for your little bookworm, or shop for children’s birthday gifts with our huge range of online children’s books with Booktopia.