Books with mixed-heritage characters

Bold, bright characters and a charming relationship with nature lend a classic feel to these gently humorous, seasonal tales.

Anna experiences a beach holiday, a welcome-home party and being a hardworking street hawker. But will she ever experience snow?

When inventor Leonora discovers her uncle’s sinister secrets, she hatches an ingenious plan to expose him and escape Crabby Island. 

When Luma requests a pet for her birthday a mischievous, shapeshifting baby dragon Timir was not what she had in mind. 

Mae, who is asthmatic, leaps through a mysterious portal to an alternate life where she can breathe easy, but which life will she prefer?

Jack is given a magical jade coin by his grandpa and discovers that he is the new Tiger Warrior.

What happens when the worries in your head come alive? Sohal finds out in this funny, warm-hearted story.

When Timi is unsettled by Mum’s pregnancy, he turns to his only friends…plants. Can a magical discovery help him to reconnect and be heard?

A funny, magical and delightful chapter book complemented by supporting illustrations. A great book for emerging readers!