Children's Books About Australia

Explore 7 handpicked children's books set in and about Australia, chosen to help kids grow up curious about the wider world.

Books in this collection

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Common questions

What ages are these books for?

Of the 7 books here, 2 are for ages 3-5, 3 for ages 5-9, 1 for ages 11-14 and 1 for Teens & Young Adults.

Where should we start?

Three good first picks are Lion: A Long Way Home Young Readers’ Edition by Saroo Brierley, Alfies Lost Sharkie by Anna Walker and Hurry Up Alfie by Anna Walker. All 7 books on this page are handpicked, so any of them is a fine place to begin.

Looking for more from the wider region?

All 7 of these books also appear in the broader East Asia and the Pacific collection, which has 98 books in total.

Are there bilingual, award-winning or folk-tale picks here?

Yes. This collection includes 1 folk tale, fairy tale or myth.