Downloadable Activities
Check the list below to find puzzles, games, things to make and screensavers relating to your favourite Allen & Unwin books – and discover new books while you’re here!
All of these activities are free to download. Kids please check with your parents before downloading!
To download the activity sheet, follow the book link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to 'downloadable activities'.
The Polar Bear Explorers' Club
Published: December 2017
A gorgeously imaginative fantasy adventure with all the magic and charm of Philip Pullman's Northern Lights.
David Astle's Gargantuan Book of Words
Published: October 2017
Packed full of puzzles, quizzes and fun facts - along with heaps of funny drawings and appealing activities - this is the perfect book for kids aged 8 and above. A wordplay puzzle book from the wordplay master!
Piggy Handsome
Published: October 2017
From the funniest voice in young fiction today, a hilarious new series about a guinea pig for children aged 5+.
Wolfie's Secret
Published: September 2017
A wonderful and playful new picture book series from amazing debut author/illustrator talent Nicola Senior.
Dino Hunter: D-Bot Squad 1
Published: July 2017
A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.
Sky High: D-Bot Squad 2
Published: July 2017
A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.
Double Trouble: D-Bot Squad 3
Published: July 2017
A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.
Big Stink: D-Bot Squad 4
Published: July 2017
A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers...from the creators of the bestselling Boy vs Beast series. A world kids will love, using words they can read.
You're One!
Published: June 2017
The first in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.
You're Two!
Published: June 2017
The second in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.
You're Three!
Published: June 2017
The third in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.
You're Four!
Published: June 2017
The fourth in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.
You're Five!
Published: June 2017
The fifth in a series of five sweet rhyming picture books that celebrate early childhood in all of its wonder and curiosity. Each story is crafted to reflect a child's developmental changes as baby grows from exploring toddler into a confident five-year-old child.
Moo and Moo and the Little Calf too
Published: April 2017
Be udderly mooooved by this charming story of Kaikoura's quake cows.
Alison Lester's Wonderful World
Published: November 2016
If you've ever wanted to draw like Alison Lester - now you can! Enjoy colouring the scenes from some of Alison's most popular books. A colouring book for children, a relaxing enjoyable activity for adults - or you can colour in together.
The Unforgettable What's His Name
Published: November 2016
Now you see him, now you don't - an action-packed adventure about a boy who just wants to blend in, from a bestselling author/illustrator team.
On the River
Published: July 2016
Follow the mighty Murray River from the mountains to the sea on an epic journey with Roland Harvey and his pelican friend, in this glorious picture book full of humorous, intricate illustrations and fascinating information.
Bear Make Den
Published: February 2016
Bear is great with his hands, but not so smart when it comes to relationships. If he fixes up his den, will everything else follow?
Tashi: 20th Anniversary Edition
Published: June 2015
Tashi's adventures have been loved by children all over the world for twenty years! This special hardback edition of the original Tashi book celebrates Tashi's anniversary, and includes a new story about Tashi's first birthday, 'Tashi and the Silver Cup'.
Pip and Posy: the Super Scooter
Published: March 2015
Pip and Posy are friends (most of the time!) in this series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler, whose books, including the modern classic, The Gruffalo - which has sold more than two million copies world-wide - have been translated into 29 languages. This is a board book edition.
Minton Goes!
Published: January 2015
One big book with all the Minton Goes! adventures, plus the story of Minton and the Hottest Boy who ever lived. Minton the spotty salamander loves things that move - and he finds just what he needs to make them. He's always keen for adventure, but his friend Turtle always worries that it will end in disaster. A fabulous story collection from the creators of Tashi.
Whale in the Bath
Published: October 2014
Bruno can't wash when there is a whale in the bath! Why won't anyone believe him? An irresistibly sweet read-aloud story perfect for those imaginative 3-6 year olds and their parents.
Rivertime
Published: April 2014
A gentle and beautiful book about slowing down and growing up, set on Australia's Glenelg River and featuring a ten-year-old boy and his uncle.
The Secrets of Flamant Castle: The complete adventures of Sword Girl and friends
Published: April 2014
Fun and fantasy combine in this collection of six amusing stories about Tommy, the daring and curious girl who also happens to be Keeper of the Blades, and her cast of unusual friends including Lil the talking cat and Tommy's best friend Jasper, the ghost of a young squire.
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam
Published: January 2014
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are the world's most useless burglars. When their master plan for a robbery goes hopelessly wrong again, they discover that crime doesn't pay but cupcakes certainly do! This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.
Lazy Daisy, Busy Lizzie
Published: December 2013
A paperback edition of the hilarious rhyming picture book full of goofy farm animals - a treat for preschoolers and their parents.
Vulgar the Viking and the Battle of the Burp
Published: November 2013
The sixth book in a funny and rambunctious series for 6-9 year-olds. Vulgar is a Viking boy who longs for the glory days of raiding, pillaging and enormous beards.
Open Very Carefully
Published: October 2013
What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen out of one story and into yours and was - not to put too fine a point on it - furious? A wonderful picture 'book about books'. This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.
The Grunts in Trouble
Published: July 2013
Like 'The Twits' for a new generation, the Grunts are neither clean nor clever, but their adventures are most definitely terrifically fun reading. Created by two stars of the children's book world: Philip Ardagh's hilarious text is brought to life with illustrations throughout by Axel Scheffler. Read the book and play the free app game.
The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1
Published: May 2013
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
Dinosauritis
Published: October 2012
A fun story told in rhyming verse about two children with a real passion for dinosaurs. A novelty picture book filled with dinosaur madness, lift-the-flaps, jokes, games, facts and puzzles, and every dinosaur under the sun!
Horrible Harriet's Inheritance
Published: July 2012
You may remember Horrible Harriet - she's wicked, wild and larger than life, and she invented Mr Chicken. Well Harriet is back, to claim her inheritance and fill in the gaps in her impressive family tree along the way. These include queens, warriors and yes, a vampire, too.
The Perfect Flower Girl
Published: June 2012
An absolutely enchanting book for all little girls who love brides and dream of being a flower girl. Join Amani and her little sister in this joyous celebration of a Lebanese Muslim wedding in Australia.
Mr Badger and the Big Surprise
Published: September 2010
Introducing another lovable character from the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom. Mr Badger is the Special Events Manager of London's Boubles Grand Hotel and is in charge of parties, weddings, balls - anything, really, that is a special occasion.
Wombat and Fox: Tales of the City
Published: May 2006
These illustrated stories about best friends Fox and Wombat are jam-packed with action, adventure and humour and are perfect for beginner readers.
