Children's books

Children's books in Australia: prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Most children's picture books in Australia cost between A$7 and A$17, while box sets and early-reader libraries can reach about A$50. E-books are often listed at around A$15. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites in November 2026. To get current prices and offers from local booksellers for the titles you want, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Consumer rights on books

Under Australian Consumer Law, consumer guarantees apply to goods such as books, and a warranty cannot take away those basic rights. If a book arrives damaged or faulty, you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund for a major problem. Check whether a seller's "warranty" is an extra promise on top of these rights, and ask for the wording in writing.

Season and holiday buying

November is late spring, and many children's books are bought as Christmas presents in the weeks before 25 December. Summer holidays from December to late January are when families stock up for car trips and beach days. Ask about box sets if you want several books in one gift, because a bundle often works out cheaper than buying the titles one by one.

Ordering and delivery

Ask whether the price includes postage to your city, and how long it takes to reach Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide. E-books arrive by download, so check which store you are buying from before you pay, because listing prices can differ. For new or used copies, ask about the condition of the cover and the pages.

What to write in your request

Give the child's age, the book type (board book, picture book or chapter book), and the title or author if you know it. Say whether you want one book or a set, whether it should be new or used, and which language it should be in. Add your budget in A$ and the city for delivery, so sellers can quote the total cost.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. It is free for buyers. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can create a request on the home page, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or browse baby and kids.