HarperCollins Children's Books Australia

HarperCollins Children's Books Australia 'There's a magic book for every child.' - Jackie French Lewis, Michael Morpurgo, Lincoln Peirce and David Walliams.

HarperCollins Children’s Books (a division of HarperCollins Publishers) is one of the largest and most successful publishers of children’s literature in the world. Respected for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning books for young readers, it is also the home to many of the biggest names in children’s literature. In Australia, our history dates back to 1897, when Teens by Louise Mac

k was first released by Angus & Robertson Publishers. The Angus & Robertson (A&R) imprint exists to this day and is the home to many of our country’s literary icons, including May Gibbs, Norman Lindsay, Dorothy Wall and Ruth Park (to name just a few). In 2009, the A&R imprint was joined by the ABC Books and ABC for Kids imprints and together they represent our commitment to nurturing and showcasing the best children’s literature Australia has to offer. Some of the well-respected and bestselling authors and illustrators published under these imprints include Rod Clement, Jackie French, Kate Knapp, Jen Storer, Frances Watts and Bruce Whatley (to name just a few). Internationally, with offices in the USA, UK, Canada and India, HarperCollins is also the home to books by Lauren Child, Dr. Seuss, Derek Landy, C.S. In addition to our local and international publishing programmes, HarperCollins acts as the authorised distributor for other prestigious children’s publishers, including Usborne Publishing (UK).

Feeling a bit mischievous this Christmas?Dive into our favourite cheeky, giggle-filled festive reads! 🎄😆📚
12/11/2025

Feeling a bit mischievous this Christmas?
Dive into our favourite cheeky, giggle-filled festive reads! 🎄😆📚

Frances Bloom is almost here! ✨To avoid the dreaded Bleak Island Home for Unwanted Children and Dogs, Frances Bloom need...
25/10/2025

Frances Bloom is almost here! ✨

To avoid the dreaded Bleak Island Home for Unwanted Children and Dogs, Frances Bloom needs a family, fast! Thankfully, a honey-coloured bear and a garden gnome are the perfect fit.

Get read for mischief, adventure and writing your own rules.

Coming October 28th! 💙💛

How beautiful are these illustrations by Danny Snell in this powerful true story by Jackie French? 🦘Following on from Th...
23/10/2025

How beautiful are these illustrations by Danny Snell in this powerful true story by Jackie French? 🦘

Following on from The Fire Wombat and The Turtle and the Flood, The Drought Kangaroo is the third title in the series by the award-winning duo that focuses on animals and the challenges they face in environmental disaster, be it fire, flood, and now drought.

Coming October 28th!

"Stories are important because they share knowledge in a variety of ways. Our most important book is our Country. Our st...
22/10/2025

"Stories are important because they share knowledge in a variety of ways. Our most important book is our Country. Our stories live in the land, which is why our lands are sacred."

From Gudanji/Wakaja artist Ryhia Dank comes My Story, Our Country, a vibrant and powerful picture book that explores the history and culture of First Nations people in Australia through her own family story, and looks towards a future that reckons with the past.

Out October 28th!

Check out our top picks for kids who can’t get enough of their favourite sport!These books celebrate teamwork, persevera...
20/10/2025

Check out our top picks for kids who can’t get enough of their favourite sport!

These books celebrate teamwork, perseverance and the love of the game.

🏀⚽️🎾🏏📚

18/10/2025

I'm Very Busy is a picture book for anyone who has felt overwhelmed by the rush of modern life. It's a beautifully illustrated reminder to slow down and find wonder in the world around us. 🩷💙

Don't forget to grab your copy! OUT NOW!

17/10/2025
There's nothing better than a catnap with a good book!These sleepy kittens are cuddling up with a hilarious story about ...
17/10/2025

There's nothing better than a catnap with a good book!

These sleepy kittens are cuddling up with a hilarious story about two very funny felines... ✨🐈

Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell is OUT NOW!

15/10/2025
Every day, Spud and Snowball lie on the couch and watch TV. When they see an ad for Fancy Fish, the two cats work out a ...
24/09/2025

Every day, Spud and Snowball lie on the couch and watch TV. When they see an ad for Fancy Fish, the two cats work out a way to have this new food delivered to their doorstep. But what arrives is totally unexpected...

Can Spud and Snowball outwit this loud, bossy and very fancy intruder?

Meet two cheeky cats in this brand-new illustrated fiction for emerging readers from the bestselling, award-winning creator Judith Rossell 🐈💜✨

Do you have a funny kid in your life? Or are YOU a funny kid? 👀The Funny Kid series by Matt Stanton has a book for every...
18/09/2025

Do you have a funny kid in your life? Or are YOU a funny kid? 👀

The Funny Kid series by Matt Stanton has a book for every type of child. Check out which Funny Kid book you should read based on your personality!

A very funny and irresistibly silly new series, featuring a marvellous submarine!
23/07/2025

A very funny and irresistibly silly new series, featuring a marvellous submarine!

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