Shipping Information
We offer fast, reliable shipping Australia-wide on all our beautiful children’s books. Whether you’re ordering for your home, classroom, or early learning centre, we aim to get your books to you quickly and affordably.
🚚 Flat-Rate Shipping
• $9.95 flat-rate shipping on all orders, anywhere in Australia
• Orders are shipped from our Melbourne warehouse
🎄 Holiday Cut-Off Dates 2025
All orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse. Below are the Australia Post guidelines for metropolitan areas to ensure pre-Christmas delivery for your parcel. Please allow time for the order to be dispatched, as these are the delivery timeframes only. *Allow additional time for items sent outside metro areas*
| NSW/ACT | Friday 19th December |
| VIC | Monday, 22nd December |
| QLD | Friday 19th December |
| SA | Friday 19th December |
| WA | Thursday 18th December |
| TAS | Friday 19th December |
| NT | Tuesday 16th December |
⏱ Delivery Timeframes
We ship with Australia Post or couriers, depending on your location.
|
Location |
Estimated Delivery Time |
|---|---|
|
Metro Areas |
2–5 business days |
|
Regional Areas |
3–7 business days |
|
WA/NT/Remote Areas |
Up to 10 business days |
Please allow additional time during peak seasons like Christmas.
📬 Tracking Your Order
As soon as your order is dispatched, you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking details. If you haven’t received yours, please check your spam or promotions folder — or get in touch.
Need Help?
We’re here to help with any delivery questions.
👉 Email us at preschool@scb.com.au or call 03 9080 7169 — we’re happy to assist.
How We Source Our Books
We Work with Trusted Publishers
We’ve built long-standing relationships with some of the world’s most respected children’s publishers, ensuring access to new releases and hidden gems.
Quality Over Hype
We only choose books that are age-appropriate, engaging, and built to last, hardy covers, beautiful illustrations, and language that fosters growth.
Curated Collections with Purpose
Our packs aren’t random bundles. We group books by themes, reading levels, or specific developmental outcomes (e.g., emotional literacy, diversity, counting skills).
Continuous Feedback Loop
We listen. Customer feedback from educators and families helps us refine our collections and stay relevant to real-world needs.