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📚Looking for some fresh stories to add to your shelves this month?

June has delivered some absolute gems.

From laugh-out-loud tales about resilient dung beetles to breathtakingly beautiful bedtime stories, we’ve rounded up our absolute favorite new picture book releases.

Swipe through to see the full list, find out what they’re all about and grab some inspiration for your next bookstore or library trip!

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Happy Children’s Book Week! 😊

Our children absolutely love this gem of a board book from our library.

In this story, our children go on a musical journey with a cheeky, playful frog on a drizzly day. The frog has fun exploring its forest with hilarious narrow escapes from creatures that go ‘Snap! Snip! Splash! Quack! Snack!’ until we reach a harmonious celebration of all the wonderful sounds we heard along the way.

We love that this onomatopoetic story is told in rhyme and is beautifully captured by vivid, humorous illustrations.

What we’ll cherish about reading this book with our children is how much they loved narrating along with us. Sometimes loud, sometimes in whispers. They brought our whole forest adventure to life!

Their favourite line ‘Clap! Clap! Clap! Nap’ always made them burst into giggles. Naturally, this book became one of their favourite reads before we snuggled together for nap time.

A truly delightful forest soundscape to celebrate the theme ‘Symphony of Stories’ for Children’s Book Week this year 🎶

#2026ChildrensBookWeek
#2026CBCASymphonyofStories

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Pura poesia

#lacustodedeisogni #annawalker #emmeedizioni

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Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle – the Dream Keeper...

In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a journey to deliver dreams in the nearby city. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared in the night by the shadows in her room, finds comfort in her toys ... but cannot sleep.

As the two stories unfold side by side, the young girl and the intrepid turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way.

Stop by and pick up a signed copy of Anna Walker’s beautiful “The Dream Keeper”. Available in-store and online.

#kidsbooks #picturebooks #childrensbooks @walkerbooksaus @_annawalker_

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Have you picked up your copy of the Kids' Reading Guide yet? ✨️⁠
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With cover art and illustrations throughout taken from Anna Walker's The Dream Keeper, you're welcomed into the immersive KRG, with a luminous and dreamlike touch. ⁠
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Learn more about The Dream Keeper, with our bookseller-written review:⁠
Join the magical journey of the Dream Keeper as he sets out into the sleepy minds of young ones to deliver dreams with the help of some friends. Told in simple sentences and breathtaking illustrations, this is the perfect tale for little ones before bedtime. ⁠
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The Kids' Reading Guide and The Dream Keeper are both in stores now. Whether you arrive by car, bus, foot or a dream-like boat, bookshops can't wait to see you! 🚣⁠

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🌱Bazen tek bir filiz, sadece bir saksıyı değil; bir çocuğun umudunu da yeşertir.

Anna Walker’ın Filiz kitabı, ilk bakışta yeni bir eve taşınan küçük bir kızın hikâyesini anlatıyor gibi görünse de, aslında değişime uyum sağlamayı, pes etmemeyi ve doğanın iyileştirici gücünü fısıldayan zarif bir eser 🫶. Mavi ve ailesi gri bir şehre taşındıklarında, Mavi durmaksızın yeşili arıyor. Gözlemliyor, keşfediyor, deniyor… Kimsenin ona çözüm sunmasını beklemiyor. Şehrin gri duvarları arasında küçücük bir filizin peşine düşüyor ve tesadüfen karşılaştığı o minicik yeşillikle yalnızca kendi dünyasını değil, çevresini de değiştirmeye başlıyor. 🏡

Filiz, tam da burada çok kıymetli bir mesaj veriyor: Dünyanın değişmesini beklemek yerine, bazen küçücük bir adımla değişimi biz başlatabiliriz. Bu, öz yeterlilik duygusunu güçlü biçimde destekliyor. Mavi kayıp yaşıyor, üzülüyor ama harekete geçmekten vazgeçmiyor. Bu yüzden kitap sadece değişime uyum sağlamayı değil, psikolojik dayanıklılığı ve inisiyatif almayı da anlatıyor. 💪

Anna Walker’ın muteşem suluboya illüstrasyonları hikâyenin en güçlü anlatıcısı. Gri tonların arasından usulca çoğalan yeşiller, tek kelime etmeden umudun, yaşamın ve yeniden kök salabilmenin sembolüne dönüşüyor.

🌱 Filiz; taşınan, okul değiştiren, yeni bir çevreye alışmaya çalışan ya da kendini ait hissetmekte zorlanan çocuklar için güçlü bir yol arkadaşı olabilir.

Bir ayrıntıyı da çok kıymetli buluyorum: Bizim için sıradan görünen değişimler, çocuklar için küçük bir yas olabilir. Belki de onlara verebileceğimiz en büyük destek, kendi “yeşil alanlarını” bulmaları için zaman ve alan tanımaktır. 🙏🏻

🌿 Çünkü umut, bazen sessizce toprağın altından çıkan küçücük bir filizle başlar.
📚 Bence yaş: 3–8  ❤️ Bizim puanımız: ★★★★★ 💬 Konular: Yeşilin iyileştirici gücü, duygusal dayanıklılık, doğa sevgisi, taşınma, sabır, umut 🏛️ Yayınevi: KVA  ✍️ Yazar ve 🎨 Çizer: Anna Walker
🌍Orijinal isim: Florette
💰 Kitabı kendim satın aldım. Bu paylaşım herhangi bir reklam veya iş birliği içermemektedir. Ancak mecburen #reklam
#çocukkitapları #taşınma #doğasevgisi #duygusaldayanıklılık

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The Dream Keeper by Anna Walker is one of the most beautiful picture books I’ve read this year.

When a little girl is frightened by the shadows in her room, a mysterious Dream Keeper sets off across forests and seas carrying a dream made especially for her. Along the way he gathers light, kindness and help from his friends, determined to deliver it safely through the darkness.

I love how gently the story speaks to childhood fears. It never dismisses them or tells children not to be scared. Instead, it acknowledges those worries and offers comfort, reassurance and hope.

The illustrations are absolutely stunning. The contrast between the dark, looming shadows and the glowing lantern light creates a dreamlike atmosphere that feels both magical and safe. There are so many little details hidden amongst the pages that little ones will enjoy spotting on each reread.

This is a wonderful book to share with children who are nervous at bedtime, worried about the dark, or simply need a reminder that they are never facing their fears alone.

@_annawalker_
@walkerpicturebooks
@walkerbooksuk

This is my Sunday Bedtime Story Pick, what is yours? @educa8wirral

#picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbookstagram #raisingreaders #bookstagram

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Zeke & Abby’s Picture Book Reviews!
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Book Details:
* Title: The Dream Keeper
* Author & Illustrator: Anna Walker (@_annawalker_)
* ISBN: 9781529520682
* Publisher: Walker Books Australia
* Pub Date: 27/04/2026
* Ages: 3-6
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What we loved about THE DREAM KEEPER:
* Firstly, we love the idea of a dream keeper. And how excellent that the dream keeper in this story was a tortoise. Steady, slow and wise - we could not think of a better creature to be given this important job.
* Secondly, we loved the concurrent narrative as we saw the little girl’s room and dream state, and the tortoise’s world where he crafts new dreams.
* Thirdly, the colours were so so beautiful.
* Finally, oh my! Our Mummy was utterly captivated by the whimsical and soft illustrations that were conveying such big ideas and feelings. She is in love!
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Thank you @walkerbooksaus for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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🏷️TAGS🏷️
#TheDreamKeeper
#AnnaWalker
#WalkerBooksAustralia
#AussieKidsBookstagrammer
#AussiePictureBooks

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C’est la Journée internationale de l’amitié. Voici quelques albums qui mettent l’amitié à l’honneur.
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#librairielerepere #granby #litteraturejeunesse

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What a night! ✨📚🍋✨⁠
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Huge congratulations to Julia Busuttil Nishimura and Myo Yim, whose 'Sundays Under the Lemon Tree' took home Small Publishers Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney last night. We've loved working on this book with such a special partnership, and it's wonderful to see how it has resonated with readers and booksellers around Australia.⁠
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We also wanted to share that Scribble had three books shortlisted in this category — half the shortlist! — with Anna Walker's 'Between' and Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti's 'Hello Cocky' joining 'Sundays'. We were lucky to celebrate together in person (we missed you, Myo!).⁠
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This kind of industry recognition means a lot to our tiny team and the care that goes into building this list. Independent publishing is a tough gig, and we are endlessly grateful to the talented authors and illustrators who trust us with their work.⁠
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And what joy too for the marvellous Zeno Sworder (also a mentor in MIRROR Mentorship), who won not only Picture Book of the Year but the big one, Book of the Year, for his beautiful 'When I Was a Giant'. A testament to Zeno's vision, and a special moment for the Australian children's book community to share.⁠
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#ABIA2026

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The Australian Booksellers Association @kidsreadingguide has just landed in store! ✨

Every title in this guide has been carefully chosen by passionate booksellers who love helping young readers find books that spark imagination, comfort, curiosity and courage. 🔮

Whatever a child’s age or interest, there’s a book here to engage, delight and stay with them long after the last page is turned. 📚

Pick up your free copy in store now 📖

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From the award-winning author and illustrator, Anna Walker, The Dream Keeper is an luminous picture book about a turtle who sets off on a journey to deliver dreams, and a young girl who is struggling to sleep.

As both stories unfold side by side, the girl and the turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way.

You can experience the Dream Keeper and their magical lantern in person in the windows of our Carlton Kids shop (and snap up a signed copy if you’re quick!)

#ReadingsBooks #ReadingsKids

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