Celebrate Australian storytelling with this Australian Classic Children’s Book Pack, featuring timeless picture books from some of Australia’s most loved authors and illustrators. These anniversary editions bring humour, heart and iconic characters to a new generation of readers.
Ideal for classrooms and home libraries, this collection supports cultural identity, literacy development and a strong connection to Australia’s literary heritage.
The Aussie Classics Pack includes:
1. Happy Birthday Wombat – Jackie French & Bruce Whatley
She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it's Mothball's birthday and it's time to celebrate!
2. Rudie Nudie (10th Anniversary Edition) – Emma Quay
A joyful, cheeky celebration of bathtime fun, this anniversary edition highlights a modern Australian favourite that has captured children’s imaginations for over a decade.
3. Mulga Bill’s Bicycle (50th Anniversary Edition) – A.B. Paterson, illustrated by Kilmeny & Deborah Niland
An enduring bush ballad full of humour and energy, brought to life with classic illustrations that have entertained families for half a century.
4. When the Wind Changed (40th Anniversary Edition) – Ruth Park, illustrated by Deborah Niland
Josh is a little boy who likes to make faces. He practises his scary faces every day. If only Josh had listened when his father told him what would happen when the wind changed!
5. The Ugliest Dog in the World (30th Anniversary Edition) – Bruce Whatley
A funny and affectionate story that turns an “ugly” pup into an unforgettable character, proving that beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.
