“What are the best Childrens books about Australia?” We looked at 228 of the top Australian Kids books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

The top 15 titles, all appearing on 3 or more “Best Australian Kids” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 200+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.

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Top 15 Best Books About Or Featuring Australia

15 .) Amy and Louis written by Libby Gleeson and Freeya Blackwood

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• The Conversation

When Louie’s best friend Amy moves to the other side of the world, Louie must find a way to reconnect with her.

14 .) Grug written by Ted Prior

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads

Aust’n. BOARD BOOK. Now even littler ones can enjoy Grug, that unforgettable hero of the Australian bush who began life as the nomadic, fallen top of the native Burrawang tree… Perfect in size (and perfectly chewable for little ones) this is a great way to introduce babies to one of Australia’s favourite characters.

13 .) Imagine written by Alison Lester

Lists It Appears On:

• Book Worm
• Goodreads
• The Conversation

Invites the reader to imagine what it would be like to live in various locations, such as a house, a jungle, and an icecap, and meet the animals that live there.

12 .) John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat written by Jenny Wagner

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads

Rose’s dog John Brown, feels he can look after her without any help from the midnight cat, but Rose has different ideas.

11 .) Koala Lou written by Mem Fox

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Readings 2

A young koala, longing to hear her mother speak lovingly to her as she did before other children came along, plans to win her distracted parent’s attention.

10 .) Mirror written by Jeannie Baker

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• The Barefoot Mommy

In Sydney, Australia, and in Morocco, two boys and their families have a day of shopping. Readers are invited to compare illustrations in two wordless stories that are intended to be read one from left to right and the other from right to left.

9 .) The Very Cranky Bear written by Nick Bland

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads

On a rainy, cold day in the jungle, four animal friends hide in a cave to play, but unexpectedly meet a bear trying to nap.

8 .) Are We There Yet?: A Journey Around Australia written by Alison Lester

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Readings 2

For six months, Grace and her family travel around Australia, seeing sights and meeting people.

7 .) Magic Beach written by Alison Lester

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Readings 2
• Victorian Opera

Filled with fun rhymes and make-believe stories, this wonderfully illustrated children’s tale offers an imaginative view of a beach that includes swimming, surfing, and splashing. From sand castles and rock pools to boats and fish, the realistic scenes evoke images of a summer day along the waterfront where anything can happen.

6 .) Where is the Green Sheep? written by Mem Fox, Judy Horacek

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• The Conversation

A story about many different sheep, and one that seems to be missing.

5 .) Animalia written by Graeme Base

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• The Conversation
• Victorian Opera

An alphabet book with fantastic and detailed pictures, bearing such labels as “Lazy lions lounging in the local library.”

4 .) Edward the Emu written by Sheena Knowles

Lists It Appears On:

• Book Worm
• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Kids Yoga Stories

Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all.

3 .) Possum Magic written by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Goodreads
• Kids Yoga Stories
• The Barefoot Mommy
• The Conversation
• Victorian Opera

When Grandma Poss’s magic turns Hush invisible, the two possums take a culinary tour of Australia to find the food that will make her visible once more.

2 .) Wombat Stew written by Marcia Vaughan, illustrated by Pamela Lofts

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Kids Yoga Stories
• Readings 2
• Victorian Opera

A dingo intent on making wombat stew receives cooking suggestions from the other animals, unaware that they are protecting their fellow creature.

1 .) Diary of a Wombat written by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley

Lists It Appears On:

• Bub Hub
• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Kids Yoga Stories
• Readings 2
• The Conversation
• Victorian Opera

In his diary, a wombat describes his life of eating, sleeping, and getting to know some new human neighbors.

The 200 Additional Best Kids Australia Books

11 Best Australian Kids Book Sources/Lists