A standout collection of ten Australian picture books, several recognised by the Children's Book Council of Australia, with something for everyone from the very young to kindergarten age.

The collection ranges widely: Australian animals in Jumping Joeys and Busy Beaks, big feelings and family life in Tricky's Bad Day and The Very Noisy Baby, and imagination and heart in Little One and When You're Going to the Moon. It's a strong all-round set of quality Australian storytelling.

What's inside

• How to Get Home by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Karen Blair
• The Best Hiding Place by Jane Godwin, illustrated by Sylvia Morris
• The Bin Monster by Annabelle Hale
• Jumping Joeys by Sarah Allen
• Busy Beaks by Sarah Allen
• Your Birthday Was the Best by Maggie Hutchings
• Tricky's Bad Day by Alison Lester
• The Very Noisy Baby by Alison Lester
• Little One by Jane Godwin, illustrated by Gabriel Evans
• When You're Going to the Moon by Sasha Beekman, illustrated by Vivienne To

Aligned to EYLF Outcome 5: children are effective communicators. For children aged 3 to 6.

Ten books for $33, RRP $170. That's $3.30 a book.

Frequently asked questions about The New Australian Treasury

What books are in The New Australian Treasury?

Ten titles: How to Get Home, The Best Hiding Place, The Bin Monster, Jumping Joeys, Busy Beaks, Your Birthday Was the Best, Tricky's Bad Day, The Very Noisy Baby, Little One and When You're Going to the Moon.

Are these Australian books?

Yes, every title is by an Australian author or illustrator, and several are recognised by the Children's Book Council of Australia.

What age is this collection for?

Children aged 3 to 6, spanning the very young through to children in their kindergarten year.

What does it support?

Early literacy and EYLF Outcome 5 (children are effective communicators), through rich, varied read-aloud stories by leading Australian authors and illustrators.

Do these work as gifts?

Yes, and this is one of the main reasons services buy them. Because the books come as an affordable set, every child can be given their own, which suits graduation and end-of-year gifting, Book Week, and services that give each child a book a month. The individual books also make great, affordable party-bag or birthday ideas.

How much per book?

The set is $33 for ten books, which works out to $3.30 a book.