Downloadable Activities - Allen & Unwin

Noni the Pony Counts to a Million

Published: September 2021

Noni the Pony has a lot of fun counting everything she sees on a happy summer's day! You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony, Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach and Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey.

Horrible Harriet and the Terrible Tantrum

Published: September 2021

From the incredible imagination of Leigh Hobbs comes an original character and an old friend, in Horrible Harriet's wildest adventure yet.

The Daring Reef Rescue: MerTales 2

Published: September 2021

Galloping Guppies! It's Book 2 in the sea-sational MerTales series, packed with mer-magical adventure.

This is NOT a Unicorn!

Published: August 2021

A very funny, fast-paced, original picture book with a touching twist and neon ink throughout.

Who Fed Zed?

Published: July 2021

A zany picture book about Ted, Ned and Fred, Fred's dog, Jed, and Fred's fish, Zed, from the hilarious author of The Book Chook and the illustrator of the phenomenally successful No One Likes a Fart.

Story Doctors

Published: July 2021

An empowering story for all Australians, acknowledging our true history, embracing inclusivity, and celebrating the healing powers of nature and culture.

The Best Friend Promise: MerTales 1

Published: July 2021

A sea-sational new series, packed with mermagic and flipperific adventure.

Pawcasso

Published: May 2021

A delightful graphic novel about friendship and belonging, starring the world's most adorable dog, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Guts.

Drum Roll Please, It's Stevie Louise

Published: May 2021

A delightfully funny and deeply relatable junior fiction story from one of Australia's most loved multi-media stars.

Princess Benjamina Has a Very Cheeky Bum

Published: March 2021

When you are trying to find your inner voice, sometimes you need to look behind you! This delightful tale, bursting with humour, proves that behind every cheeky princess... is her own rear end.

Elvis Eager and the Golden Egg: Monty's Island 3

Published: January 2021

Monty lives on a perfect island in the middle of a magical sea. Sometimes the sea throws up something interesting … and Monty goes on an amazing adventure!

Aunty's Wedding

Published: September 2020

A Tiwi-Island girl prepares for Aunty's wedding with help from her maningawu in this vibrant picture book by the popular actor and writers of Top End Wedding and the highly acclaimed illustrator of Alfred's War.

Beady Bold and the Yum-Yams: Monty's Island 2

Published: August 2020

Monty lives on a perfect island in the middle of a magical sea. Sometimes the sea throws up something interesting … and Monty goes on an amazing adventure!

Hazard Rules (Football Superstars)

Published: August 2020

Records, stats and little-known facts keep the fun factor high.

Sterling Rules (Football Superstars)

Published: August 2020

Records, stats and little-known facts keep the fun factor high.

The Book of Giant Adventures: Tashi Collection 1

Published: July 2020

Meet Tashi: he's brave, he's bold and he tells the best stories! Eight surprising stories about Tashi's daring adventures collected into one volume for the first time.

The Book of Magical Mysteries: Tashi Collection 3

Published: July 2020

Meet Tashi: he's brave, he's bold and he tells the best stories! Eight extraordinary stories about the magical and mysterious world of Tashi collected into one volume for the first time.

The Book of Magnificent Monsters: Tashi Collection 2

Published: July 2020

Meet Tashi: he's brave, he's bold and he tells the best stories! Eight astonishing stories about Tashi and the weird and wonderful creatures of his fantastic world collected into one volume for the first time.

The Book of Spells and Secrets: Tashi Collection 4

Published: July 2020

Meet Tashi: he's brave, he's bold and he tells the best stories! Eight marvellous stories about the charming world of Tashi collected into one volume for the first time.

Alphabetical Tashi

Published: July 2020

Meet Tashi, everyone's favourite boy, in this alphabetical journey that introduces readers to the wonderful world of Tashi.

1 2 3: My First Tashi 1

Published: July 2020

A brand-new early learning Tashi book. Learn to count with Tashi and his friends in this book featuring everybody's favourite boy from Anna and Barbara Fienberg, the authors of the beloved and bestselling series.

Hodgepodge: How to Make a Pet Monster 1

Published: July 2020

A fantastically readable, gloriously funny and highly collectable new junior fiction series.

Colours: My First Tashi 2

Published: July 2020

A brand-new early learning Tashi book. Learn about colours from Tashi and his friends in this book by Anna and Barbara Fienberg, the authors of the beloved and bestselling series.

Kane Rules (Football Superstars)

Published: July 2020

Quizzes, stats and little-known facts keep the fun factor high!

Mbappe Rules (Football Superstars)

Published: July 2020

Quizzes, stats and little-known facts keep the fun factor high!

Tashi 25th Anniversary Edition

Published: June 2020

Tashi's adventures have been loved by children all over the world for twenty-five years. This special edition of the original Tashi book celebrates Tashi's anniversary, and includes a story about Tashi's first birthday, 'Tashi and the Silver Cup', and 'Kidnapped!' from Tashi's Storybook.

Tippy and Jellybean - The True Story of a Brave Koala who Saved her Baby from a Bushfire

Published: June 2020

Based on a heartwarming true story.

Messi Rules (Football Superstars)

Published: June 2020

Everything the young fan wants to know about Lionel Messi, from his childhood to the present day, including lots of quizzes and facts.

Ronaldo Rules (Football Superstars)

Published: June 2020

Everything the young fan wants to know about Cristiano Ronaldo, from his childhood to the present day, including lots of quizzes and facts.

Landing with Wings

Published: March 2020

A young girl's nature diary is a joyful journey of discovery. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes another celebration of the world around us.

Scary Mary and the Stripe Spell: Monty's Island 1

Published: March 2020

Monty lives on a perfect island in the middle of a magical sea. Sometimes the sea throws up something interesting … and Monty goes on an amazing adventure!

The Easter Bunnyroo

Published: February 2020

A charming Australian Easter story about an Easter Bunny who turns out to be an Easter Bunnyroo, from a CBCA short-listed author!

Mr Chicken All Over Australia

Published: October 2019

Australia is full of big things, and Mr Chicken wants to see them all. A triumph from the 2016-2017 Australian Children's Laureate.

Is It Halloween Yet?

Published: September 2019

A charming Australian Halloween picture book about a neighbourhood Halloween - including a craft idea that make this a must-have Halloween purchase for every family, especially those who like to trick-or-treat.

The Truth Pixie Goes to School

Published: September 2019

The sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller The Truth Pixie; an uplifting, illustrated story about beating back-to-school nerves

Dear Grandpa

Published: August 2019

A picture book about the special relationship between a boy and his grandfather, who stay close even when they are separated by distance.

Duck Duck Moose

Published: June 2019

Who can resist a gloriously goofy moose? These ducks apparently. Or can they?

Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!)

Published: May 2019

Who doesn't love the royals?

Wrestle!

Published: February 2019

A funny book about growing up in a family with two mums inspired by Gus Skattebol-James' story in the award-winning documentary, Gayby Baby.

101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)

Published: November 2018

Fun facts about 101 of the weirdest words in the English language from the wordiest guy around, David Astle - plus 3 bonus fake words: can you spot them?

Father Christmas and Me

Published: October 2018

The third book in the festive series from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould

The Truth Pixie

Published: October 2018

A brand new story for younger readers from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris Mould

Fairytales for Feisty Girls

Published: August 2018

Renowned girl hero and feisty author Susannah McFarlane presents an illustrated collection of 'tilted' fairytales featuring girls with smarts.

Are You My Bottom?

Published: June 2018

A cheeky picture book about a small panda who has lost his bottom from the hilarious authors of Parrot Carrot and I Got this Hat, and the talented illustrator of the bestselling picture book, I'm Australian, Too.

The Boy Who Grew Dragons

Published: June 2018

Imagine if you could grow dragons ... in your very own garden! A wonderfully funny and sparky series!

Secret World of Butterflies

Published: May 2018

Butterflies are beautiful but they have some very odd habits - welcome to their secret world.

Brindabella

Published: March 2018

From an extraordinary novelist and an award-winning illustrator comes this lyrical and unforgettable story about a boy and the untameable wildness of a hand-reared joey.

The Polar Bear Explorers' Club (Explorers' Club 1)

Published: November 2017

A gorgeously imaginative fantasy adventure with all the magic and charm of Philip Pullman's Northern Lights.

Father Christmas and Me

Published: October 2017

The third magical book in the festive series, which began with A Boy Called Christmas and continued with The Girl Who Saved Christmas, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould

The Girl Who Saved Christmas

Published: October 2017

The second magical book in the festive series, which began with A Boy Called Christmas, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould

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: September 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: August 2017

A wonderful and playful new picture book series from amazing debut author/illustrator talent Nicola Senior.

Dino Hunter: D-Bot Squad 1

Published: June 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: June 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: June 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: June 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: May 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: May 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: May 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: May 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: May 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: March 2017

Be udderly mooooved by this charming story of Kaikoura's quake cows.

A Boy Called Christmas

Published: November 2016

A Christmas classic from the No. 1 bestselling author, now in paperback.

The Girl Who Saved Christmas

Published: November 2016

The next magical book in the festive series, begun with A Boy Called Christmas, from Number One bestselling author Matt Haig.

A Boy Called Christmas and The Girl Who Saved Christmas Box Set

Published: November 2016

A lavish boxed set of Matt Haig's magical Christmas classics - A Boy Called Christmas and The Girl Who Saved Christmas.

Alison Lester's Wonderful World

Published: October 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: October 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: June 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.

Rockhopping

Published: March 2016

The story of an eventful hike in Gariwerd (the Grampians), from the creator of the multi-award-winning Rivertime.

The Family with Two Front Doors

Published: February 2016

This warm and engaging story, inspired by the author's own family, offers a glimpse into a life rich with tradition, celebration and love.

A Boy Called Christmas

Published: November 2015

The fantastical story of the boy who saved Christmas.

Mr Chicken Lands on London

Published: November 2015

See London with Mr Chicken! A delightful mini gift edition of the much-loved bestseller.

Wordburger

Published: November 2015

How to be a champion word puzzler in 20 quick bites! Packed with word puzzles, tongue twisters and brain teasers, this book will give readers all the ingredients they need to solve cryptic crosswords.

Pip and Posy: the Super Scooter

Published: February 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: September 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: March 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: March 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: June 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: April 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.