New MG for Kristin Darell

Congratulations to author, Kristin Darell on the upcoming publication

It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up

a paperback MG for readers aged 8-12 years, with cover illustrations by Anne Yi, published by Penguin Random House

3rd February 2026

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected. For the first time, they’ve been put in different classes at school and everything will change.

Purchase “It’s a Twin Thing: The Break Up” HERE, which is Book 1 in a fun, warm-hearted series from bestselling author – and twin – Kristin Darell. Book 2 "It's a Twin Thing: The Big Switch" will be out in August 2026.

New JF for Kristin Darell and Laura Wood

Congratulations to author Kristin Darell and illustrator Laura Wood on the upcoming publication of

Taronga presents: Party Animals

a paperback Junior Fiction for ages 6-10 published by Penguin Random House

03 Sep 2024

It’s Ollie’s birthday. Sophia knows what he's getting but she's not allowed to tell! Will Ollie think she's ignoring his special day? Join the best friends as they discover the wild life of zookeeping at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.

The ultimate animal adventure series from Taronga’s two Zoos and part of a publishing program supporting Taronga’s critical conservation work to secure a shared future for wildlife and people.

Launch details coming soon.

Another otterly terrific tail for Ollie and Sophia!

New JF for Kristin Darell and Laura Wood

Congratulations to author Kristin Darell and illustrator Laura Wood on the upcoming publication of

Taronga presents: Poo at the Zoo

a paperback Junior Fiction for ages 6-10 published by Penguin Random House

03 Sep 2024

Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day, cleaning up after the animals! But there’s a lot to learn before they’re allowed to work with the zookeepers. They’ll have to start at the bottom and work their way up!

The ultimate animal adventure series from Taronga’s two Zoos and part of a publishing program supporting Taronga’s critical conservation work to secure a shared future for wildlife and people.

Launch details coming soon.

A purr-fect series for animal lovers, coming zoon!