The Firefly Jar Bookshop
The Painter's Butterfly by Rebecca Weber
12-year-old foster child Nova finds a magical easel and learns the true meaning of home.
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Dandelion by Kayla Hicks
In a garden of flowers, Dandelion just wants to be seen as more than a weed and taken home too.
Miles Shares His Smiles by Nancy Lullo
Follow Miles as he shares his smiles on a journey with children of diverse cultures and special needs.
*Net proceeds go to the Epilepsy Foundation.*
Pinkies Up by Raven Howell
Children gathering in party celebration learn about the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
Skylight by Patchree Jones
A middle grade Thai fantasy where twelve-year-old Sofia Luana and her best friend Cara find themselves in a Thai world in the sky; explores the boundaries of family, friendship, and how to fight a world that wants to use you.
Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato
Roll for Initiative follows sixth-grader Riley Henderson as she steps out of her brother’s protective shadow and behind the Dungeon Master's screen, discovering friendship, resourcefulness, and the ability to take initiative on her geeky journey towards independence and self-reliance.
Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy by Hallie Christensen
Three siblings must survive the holiday in a spooky, magical house filled with cats and their creepy Great-Aunt Poppy, who they're pretty sure is a witch!
People Safari by Feather Chelle
Take a journey to spy upon the peculiarities of the world of people through the eyes of animals.
On Poetry Street by Brian Moses
This poetry collection for 7+ readers includes 52 entertaining poems that will stimulate the imagination and get the creative juices flowing.
Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy by Sandy Deutscher Green
When the ghost from his nightmares leaves behind cryptic notes, a 13-year-old boy must uncover the dark secret of a cursed lake—
or remain haunted forever.
River of Crows by N.P. Thompson
A cryptic prophecy. A dangerous quest. An explosive family secret. And a crow with a white feather who is more than he appears…
Unicycle Dad by Sarah Hovorka
Unicycle Dad shares the inherent struggles and quiet joys of a single-parent, impoverished household.
Meatballs for Grandpa by Jeanette Fazzari Jones
In this sensory-rich picture book, a little girl and her grandparents make the family’s traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe together―and hope to jog Grandpa’s fading memory.
No School, My Rules! by Stephanie Lupo Henson
A heartfelt story that takes readers on a lyrical journey through the eyes of a child who questions the need for school.​
Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It? by Sarah Ziman
In this debut collection for children, Sarah takes the reader on a vibrant journey based on her acute observations of everyday life and language.
Counting Kitties by Sarah Linx
Beginning readers can practice their basic reading and counting skills while learning about situations that pets could get themselves into during a typical day.
The Rise and Fall of Rhymes and Rhythms by Yewande Akinse
With a clear voice, humour, and great empathy, these poems explore questions of being and belonging, and contemplate past, present and future surroundings with a curiosity and an open-mindedness that expands on the human condition.
*Includes some mature content.*
An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story by Laura Roettiger
When Wombat sees the bushfires raging out of control, she learns that helping those in need of sanctuary in a time of crises provides unexpected rewards.
A joyful and exuberant debut collection of poems for younger children. Full of fun, puzzles and wordplay, with shape poems and nonsense poems–and also including quiet, thoughtful moments.
Rory and the Snack Dragons by Louisa MacDougall
The story of a dragon who likes to eat bicycles – and a princess who loves to ride them. When both their kingdoms are threatened, they must team up to save them – but how can they do that when they can’t even agree on what’s for lunch?
Cottonopolis by S F Layzell
Twelve-year-old mill girl NELLIE DOYLE faces eviction and starvation when her father loses his job.
She befriends CHLOE VALENTINE and has a chance meeting with a circus owner who seemingly grants seven wishes. They embark on a journey to improve their circumstances.
Invisible Things by Susan Andrews, Jerrold Connors, Laura Cooney, and Jennifer Thomas
This fully illustrated zine contains 20 poems that explain the many mysteries that confound modern children.
Last Girl In by Cheryl Diane Parkinson
Kerry-Ann is determined to carry on playing cricket with her friends. So she devises a daring plan to stay in the game she loves.
The Groundworld Heroes by Adrian So
When Groundworld is on the brink of extinction, it takes one mole with courage to save the day.
Autumn Moonbeam by Emma Finlayson-Palmer
With her best friend Batty by her side, can Autumn overcome her shyness, lack of confidence and magical mishaps to be chosen to join Sparkledale Dance Academy?
Sadie Does Not Like Sorries by Susan Drew
A playground ball. A tussle. A girl who does not like saying sorry.
Sadie Does Not Like Sorries is a story about the importance of apologizing.
Will Sadie say sorry in time to enjoy recess with her friends?
Arty by Penny Schneider
Arty is not your typical see a fish you fight Betta. What HE wants most of all is a friend. Then along comes a silly sea slug, and his world flips upside down.
Billy Joins the Circus by Anna Christina
Yes you can! Follow your dreams...
Billy Joins the Circus is a joyful story about a monkey who wants to join the circus.
STARMINSTER by Megan Hopkins
Astrid is swept into a breathtaking and magical world of new friendships, sweeping adventures and unimaginable discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster.
Acorn and Button by Laura Petrisin
When a pretentious button meets an unassuming acorn in the big woods, their friendship is off to a rocky start. However, they soon learn to rely on each other. Button teaches Acorn some etiquette, and without even knowing it, Acorn shows Button how to loosen up a little.
Children of the Ancient Heroes by Russell J. Fellows
When Tirza and Eli Nesbit read a strange book full of old stories and creepy poems, they are ripped from our world and thrown into another - one full of magic, monsters, and old family secrets.
Loophole by Rebecca Weber
Eleven-year-old "Maybe" hasn't spoken in the five years since Mama left. When she learns the public library may close, breaking her own rules could be the only way to save her safe haven, and her last remaining link to Mama.
Supermoon by Sue Lancaster
Meet Supermoon, the superhero of the night sky! With a Super Gravity Lasso, Super Shine-Reflector, and Super Shield Strength, Supermoon helps the Earth in amazing ways.
I Have a Secret by Maritere R Bellas
This is a bilingual children's book that follows the adventures of Yunito. In this first book in a series, Yunito has a dilemma. A secret that he guards with his life. The book provides a fun, clever way to instill the love of language and addresses the concept of friendship and cultural pride.
The Scream of the Whistle by Emily Randall-Jones
Ruby is miserable. Her parents have split up, and now she’s stuck in a creepy village. At night, she decides to escape and follow the ancient train track home.
Her journey has barely begun when she hears the eerie scream of a whistle – and an old steam train appears out of the darkness. . .
Is Ruby ready for the ghost ride of her life?
