These classic kids’ books will have the little ones ditching their tablets ASAP

This classic has entertained multiple generations of Aussie kids in and out of classrooms – it won’t disappoint you now! But be warned, it may call for some snacks post-read.

We all know and love the timeless Where’s Wally? books, but this Where’s Bluey? Search-and-find is the ultimate bookshelf activity to gift to any Bluey fans! Forget about putting on cartoons, this will have them entertained for hours and hours.

This clever little book does more than just rhyme; it fosters hope and nurtures love. Filled with colourful, quirky illustrations and a universal message about the endless possibilities that the future has to offer a growing bud, you and your little one are in for a treat.

This best-selling phenomenon has sold 13.5 million copies worldwide for a reason – just give it a go and see why. The quick-witted mouse and hungry Gruffalo are the perfect duo to have your kids giggling and smiling well into their sleep after story time.

Who would have thought that a cat, a dog, a bird, and a frog would be the perfect companions for a flying witch? From flying high to escaping a hungry dragon, there’s a lot that happens to make the odd bunch such dear friends in the end, but the journey is so fun!

Opening up deeper conversations on love and connection, this beautiful storybook is the perfect tool for kids struggling with separation anxiety, loss, and grief. Whether it’s for the first time or they just need the reminder, the invisible string message always feels like a warm cup of cocoa on a rainy winter day.

The dazzling Dr Seuss is no stranger to the highs and lows of life, bestowing his colourful and thought-provoking words of wisdom to his little loyal readers. A story of misfortunes and hope, this short book is the perfect reminder that life is one big slippery slope!

The beautiful rainbow fish is often sad and lonely, until he learns the power of sacrifice and sharing with others. An educational read for any children struggling to learn how to share!

Help your child follow along as Sophie and her friend, the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), search and stop other giants in Giant Country from eating all the human beans!

This welcome to Country is a perfect introduction to the customs and symbols of Indigenous people if you’re looking to educate and inspire your children. Read along as Aunty Joy Wandin Murphy welcomes you to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people and gives meaning to the rich history and culture written in the land.

Matilda is a brilliant child who loves to read, but she’s got a little magical secret… Follow the brave and kind heroine as she faces bullies disguised as headmistresses and parents and shows them just how special she is!

With the head of a dog and the body of a human, Dog Man is the ultimate hero cop sniffing out crime in his city. From the creator of the Captain Underpants series, you just know you’re in for a treat with this one!

Coraline is a girl stuck between two homes, two worlds, and two families as different as night and day. Will the lady with button eyes, claiming to be her mother in ‘the other house’, get in the way of her staying with her real family? The plot thickens…

If your child is finding it difficult to get into books, then graphic novels are your ‘only hope’! Starting with the original Star Wars trilogy, you’ll have them hooked from the first page.

Need we say much? It’s Harry Potter – the quintessential kids’ book. Since the series was first released, it’s become a rite of passage to grow up waiting for that darn Hogwarts letter to turn up at your door. I’m still waiting on mine! Fingers crossed.

If your child is a fan of the film or has yet to see it, then they’re in for the discovery of a lifetime! Follow Roz, the wild robot, as she survives on a remote island by adapting to her surroundings and learning from the island’s many animal inhabitants, who hesitate to warm up to her initially. It’s funny, it’s thought-provoking, and it’s incredibly heartwarming.