pre-teen (8 ish to about 12 years)

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How I Learned Geography: the soul and the mind need nourishment too
How I Learned Geography: the soul and the mind need nourishment too
Beautiful Opps!: a beautiful exploration of growth mindset
Beautiful Opps!: a beautiful exploration of growth mindset
A Creature Was Stirring: the little hero in this story is finding it awfully difficult to sleep!
A Creature Was Stirring: the little hero in this story is finding it awfully difficult to sleep!
three books that are kind of disgusting—but funny (!) and a little bit complex
three books that are kind of disgusting—but funny (!) and a little bit complex
Those Shoes: gentle wisdom that works out very nicely
Those Shoes: gentle wisdom that works out very nicely
When Pigasso Met Mootisse: a colourful and witty take on conflict resolution!
When Pigasso Met Mootisse: a colourful and witty take on conflict resolution!
Imagine A Night: a comfort book inspired by the surrealist paintings of Rob Gonsalves
Imagine A Night: a comfort book inspired by the surrealist paintings of Rob Gonsalves
Bring Me Some Apples And I'll Make You A Pie: full of the joy of harvesting and cooking
Bring Me Some Apples And I'll Make You A Pie: full of the joy of harvesting and cooking
Vision of Beauty: a mighty story of dignity and freedom
Vision of Beauty: a mighty story of dignity and freedom
Hungry Planet: a beautiful way to think about food, abundance and responsibility
Hungry Planet: a beautiful way to think about food, abundance and responsibility
Tiny The Invisible World of Microbes: a s.t.e.m. story full of gasping moments
Tiny The Invisible World of Microbes: a s.t.e.m. story full of gasping moments
Because Amelia Smiled: how a little girl's smiles went round the world and back
Because Amelia Smiled: how a little girl's smiles went round the world and back
Tea and Sugar Christmas: a peaceful Nullabor Christmas full of delight and excitement
Tea and Sugar Christmas: a peaceful Nullabor Christmas full of delight and excitement
The Huge Bag of Worries: a comforting tale for little or big worriers
The Huge Bag of Worries: a comforting tale for little or big worriers
after our marathon break—books about running to inspire, educate and entertain
after our marathon break—books about running to inspire, educate and entertain
Christmas In Australia: 'cause Christmas is different (and the same) everywhere
Christmas In Australia: 'cause Christmas is different (and the same) everywhere
a one-of-a-kind book of elephant sized opposites—and surprises!
a one-of-a-kind book of elephant sized opposites—and surprises!
imagining kindness, sharing, abundance, and equality
imagining kindness, sharing, abundance, and equality
Ada Lovelace's brilliant combination of imagination, maths and science — the first computer programmer
Ada Lovelace's brilliant combination of imagination, maths and science — the first computer programmer
a simple and colourful yarn web + 4 magical books to keep the mood going
a simple and colourful yarn web + 4 magical books to keep the mood going
what do you get when a famous actor responds to a  a renowned astrophysicist's tweet? this!
what do you get when a famous actor responds to a  a renowned astrophysicist's tweet? this!
2 beautiful books to grow creativity, expand art appreciation and increase confidence
2 beautiful books to grow creativity, expand art appreciation and increase confidence
in celebration of driving—10 favourite picture books
in celebration of driving—10 favourite picture books
a new favourite — a detailed and delightful alphabet book about Australian history!
a new favourite — a detailed and delightful alphabet book about Australian history!
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Carl Sagan on reading + 8 books on pathways to literal and metaphorical freedom
a book to grow skills in spotting fake news—and to fuel a love of history
a book to grow skills in spotting fake news—and to fuel a love of history
a meditation on the realities of war, enemies, and the profound value of seeking understanding
a meditation on the realities of war, enemies, and the profound value of seeking understanding
a funny, creative take on REALLY BIG adventures—they're not always what they seem!
a funny, creative take on REALLY BIG adventures—they're not always what they seem!
The Darkest Dark: in overcoming fears we become free to reach dreams about who we want to be
The Darkest Dark: in overcoming fears we become free to reach dreams about who we want to be
the growth of a baby from conception to birth carefully explained; perfect for soon-to-be older siblings
the growth of a baby from conception to birth carefully explained; perfect for soon-to-be older siblings

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