Picture Books

Children’s stories told through pictures and text

Picture Books available from The Book Warehouse

Picture Books – for entertainment and enchantment

Our picture books allow young and emerging readers to visually discover amazing stories through pictures, paintings and colourful illustrations. They spark imaginations, opening up a world beyond the page.

Our huge range features beautiful illustrations that are lifelike through to fun cartoon drawings, with books that will appeal to young readers through to older children. Perfect for ages 2 to 6 and for emerging or reluctant readers.

With hundreds of picture books to choose from they are ideal for getting youngster involved in reading stories (without the reading feeling like hard work.)

While our picture book range changes depending on what’s in stock, our catalogue typically includes:

  • Animals and nature books
  • Fantasy and mythical creatures
  • Counting and Alphabet books
  • Many Australian Picture books depicting Australian stories, Australian life, and Australiana
  • Classics retold in picture books
  • Australian Geographic selections
  • Humorous and tender stories
  • Families and feelings
  • First experiences such as starting school and having a baby
  • The world around us

The picture books in themselves cover a wide variety of artistic styles including enthralling story lines and illustrations, from some of Australia’s award-winning authors and illustrators. There are also bold visuals and vibrant typefonts – images that will resonate with different readers and personalities.

Assorted Picture Book Value Packs

For schools and childcare centres, we often offer value pack collections of 25, 50,100 or 200 picture books to re-stock your library.

They are perfectly priced for end of year graduations and Christmas parties or are a great way to refresh your libraries.

Most are softcover making them lightweight for children to borrow and return.

We can easily put together packs for you based on the age range you advise.

Note: this offer is not restricted to schools or ELCs. Grandparents, holiday homes or camps – anyone – can deck out their library with our picture book collections. Perfect for the gift drawer!

Take a tour of our website or send us an email with your requirements.

10 Reasons to buy from The Book Warehouse

If it’s on our website, it’s available now – no waiting or back-orders.

Returns and Refunds allowed.
Australian owned and operated for 30 years. Talk to us – we can help choose the right books for your child, centre or school.

We buy from Australian publishers who support Australian authors and illustrators.

Huge discounts on quality books, so your $ go further.

Books have an educational value while helping to foster a love of reading and learning.

Fast & Free shipping on orders over $75 Australia wide. Flat rate of $8.50 for all orders under $75.

Our books and board games are used by some of Australia’s leading early learning organisations.

Secure payment options, secure privacy.

We support schools and ELCs through book fairs, giving a share of commission for fund-raising projects.