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20% off a great range of nonfiction for kids

To celebrate National Science Week (9-17 August) we are offering 20% off a great range of books for kids from Museums Victoria and CSIRO! To help make shopping easier we've highlighted some of our favourites for dinosaur experts, bug lovers, space explorers and more. You can shop the full sale here!

The special offer is available online and in our shops until 11.59pm 31 August, but only while stock lasts. 

SHOP THE SALE

From the legendary Australian children's author Morris Gleitzman, Childish is a hilarious and heartfelt story about why kids are the best people to fix broken things.

While stock lasts we have signed copies of Childish available to buy online and in our shops.

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'A raw and tender exploration of grief, friendship and the healing power of nature.' –  Tamuz Ellazam, Readings bookseller

For ages 8+
'A fast-paced survival story that also manages to thoughtfully address themes of family and forgiveness.' – Kim Gruschow, Readings bookseller

For ages 9+

Win a custom portrait by Bill Hope!

To celebrate the release of You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beastwe're running a drawing competition to win a custom portrait of YOU, illustrated by the one and only Bill Hope!

For your chance to win this – and other seriously epic and adventurous prizes! – check out our competition details here.
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Win a family pass to see Dog Man: The Musical

Based on the bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the smash-hit Dog Man: The Musical is coming to Arts Centre Melbourne from 30 September–4 October.

Perfectly timed for school holidays, Dog Man: The Musical is packed-full of absurdist humour, mischief and part-canine hijinks.

You can win a family pass plus the first and second book in the Dog Man series. Simply email competitions@readings.com.au with the subject line WOOF. Competition closes 11.59pm on Monday 18 August, and only the winners will be notified.
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