Walker Books
About the publisher

Walker Books

Walker Books Australia has been bringing the best of children’s publishing to Australian children for over 20 years and is recognised as a market leader in quality children’s books, publishing award-winning authors and illustrators. The company is dedicated to publishing books of unwavering quality for children and young adults to read and treasure. Equally, Walker Books Australia is passionate about the Australian Children’s book industry and renowned as a haven for the most highly talented authors and illustrators, both emerging and award-winning.Walker Books Australia is a part of the Walker Books Group, one of the world’s leading independent publishers of books and content for children. This vibrant international group includes Walker Books UK, London; and Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to books for readers of all ages. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Cassandra Clare, Kate DiCamillo, Patrick Ness, Anna Branford, Jeannie Baker, Sally Sutton, Bob Graham, Meg McKinlay, M.T Anderson, Sally Murphy and Jon Klassen, and major brands for the group are Maisy, Guess How Much I Love You, Tilly and Friends, the widely acclaimed Judy Moody and the bestselling Where’s Wally.

Books by Walker Books

Walker Books Articles

A Mystery for the Curious and Brave: Read an extract from Malamander by Thomas Taylor

Kids & Ya

30 April 2019

A Mystery for the Curious and Brave: Read an extract from Malamander by Thomas Taylor

Happy 30th Birthday, Dear Bear

Kids & Ya

1 March 2019

Happy 30th Birthday, Dear Bear

Crazy Egyptian Adventures: Read an extract from Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Giant Moth Mummy by Andrew Hansen and Jessica Roberts

Kids & Ya

6 November 2018

Crazy Egyptian Adventures: Read an extract from Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Giant Moth Mummy by Andrew Hansen and Jessica Roberts

More Mummy Madness: Review of Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies #2 The Giant Moth Mummy by Andrew Hansen and Jessica Roberts

Kids & Ya

6 November 2018

More Mummy Madness: Review of Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies #2 The Giant Moth Mummy by Andrew Hansen and Jessica Roberts

Princess Peony Rocks: Review of The First Adventures of Princess Peony by Nette Hilton and Lucinda Gifford

Kids & Ya

30 October 2018

Princess Peony Rocks: Review of The First Adventures of Princess Peony by Nette Hilton and Lucinda Gifford

Finding My Own Way Home: Q&A With Author Kate DiCamillo

Kids & Ya

9 October 2018

Finding My Own Way Home: Q&A With Author Kate DiCamillo

Identity, Home, Belonging: Read an extract from Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

Kids & Ya

9 October 2018

Identity, Home, Belonging: Read an extract from Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

Home Is Where The Heart Is: Review of Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

Kids & Ya

9 October 2018

Home Is Where The Heart Is: Review of Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo

Wild and Wonderful: Read an extract from Elizabella Meets Her Match by Zoe Norton Lodge Illustrated by Georgia Norton Lodge

Kids & Ya

2 October 2018

Wild and Wonderful: Read an extract from Elizabella Meets Her Match by Zoe Norton Lodge Illustrated by Georgia Norton Lodge

Behind the Scenes of Elizabella: Q&A with Zoe Norton Lodge

Kids & Ya

2 October 2018

Behind the Scenes of Elizabella: Q&A with Zoe Norton Lodge