15+ Australian Books for Babies & Toddlers

Inside: An awesome list of the best Australian books for babies and toddlers.

Following the popularity of our big list of 50 of the best Australian picture books, below you’ll find our pick of the best titles for babies and toddlers. The list includes concept books, bedtime books and more, all selected for their suitability for the littlest book lovers. They even make great gift for baby showers and first birthdays.

While some are very obviously Australian with unquestionably Australian themes, settings and characters, others are just great books by exceptional authors either Australian born or those who’ve chosen Australia as their home!

15+ Australian Books for Babies & Toddlers

As with all of the lists in our Best Books for Kids collection, each title in this list links to an Amazon page (these are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no cost to you) where you can find more information and reviews for titles you might not be personally familiar with.

Australian Themed Concept Books

The Rainbow by Ros Moriarty A beautiful serenade to the colours of the Australian landscape before a storm, illustrated with boldly beautiful Aboriginal artwork. Available: Amazon

Colour for Curlews by Renee Treml Two curious curlews discover a stash of paint and brushes in this sweet tale. Available: Amazon

Bush Bash by Sally Morgan A fun counting book featuring a range of Australian animals, all in pursuit of one very excited dingo. Where could he be going?   Available: Amazon

Joey Counts to Ten by Sally Morgan Quietly watch, look, listen and count as a joey and his mum go about their day. Available: Amazon

1 2 3 Australian Animals by Bronwyn Bancroft Get counting on crocodiles snapping and wallabies hopping with fabulous illustrations by Australia’s foremost indigenous illustrator. Available: Amazon

Letters From Australia by Maree Coote Take a unique adventure through Australia in this cleverly illustrated book, where every picture is made from letters. Can you spot them all? Available:  Amazon

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Australian Themed Bedtime Books

Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox This was our children’s #1 choice of bedtime book as littles – in fact, I can still recite it by heart many, many years later! There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? Available: Amazon

The Runaway Hug by Nick Bland The gorgeous story of a bedtime “last hug” shared between family members. Available: Amazon

Time for Bed by Mem Fox Darkness is falling and the little animals are getting sleepy. With soft illustrations and beautiful rhyming prose, each baby animal is lulled to sleep by a soothing parent. Available: Amazon

We All Sleep by Ezekiel Kwaymullina & Sally Morgan The interconnectedness of animals and people is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated journey through a simple day. Available: Amazon

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Great Toddler Books by Australian Authors

Grug (book 1 in the series) by Ted Prior Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground and became…Grug! I admit I have not always understand the allure of the Grug series but my girl’s both developed a deep love for this interesting creature as young children, as have generations of Australian children! Available: Amazon

I Love Me by Sally Morgan “I love my eyes, I love my nose, I love the way my curly hair grows!” An inclusive, fun lesson for all about the positivity of self love. Available: Amazon

Noni the Pony by Alison Lester “Noni the Pony is friendly and funny. Her shimmering tail is the color of honey.” A beautiful rhyming tale about friendship by one of Australia’s most loved children’s authors. Available: Amazon

Kangaroos Hop by Ros Moriarty A sweet, cumulative chant featuring Australian animals. A wonderful first introduction to Australian animals for toddlers. Available: Amazon

Waddle Giggle Gargle! by Pamela Allen This is such a fun story about one family’s struggle with a boisterous, swooping, waddling, giggling, gargling magpie! Available: Amazon

Koala Lou by Mem Fox Koala Lou loves to hear her mama say, “Koala Lou, I DO love you!” But when life gets busy she misses their special connection and comes up with a plan to win back her mama’s love and hear the special words again. Available: Amazon

For more like Koala Lou, click through to see our great big list of Books about Australian Animals.

For more great book suggestions for babies and toddlers, click through to see our popular lists;