Children's books for a family trip to Australia

Children's books for a family trip to Australia, from an invisible possum to a deadpan wombat.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Australia, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Australia, starting with Possum Magic by Mem Fox. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best Australian classic
Possum Magic
Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas · ages 3-7 · picture book

Two possums travel across Australia eating local foods to make an invisible possum visible again.

Best funny animal pick
Diary of a Wombat
Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley · ages 3-7 · picture book

A wombat's deadpan diary of eating, sleeping and demanding carrots.

Best beach-and-holiday pick
Magic Beach
Alison Lester · ages 3-7 · picture book

Children imagine adventures on a much-loved Australian beach.

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