At Living Book Press, we make it easy—and affordable—for Australian families to enrich their homeschooling with beautiful, engaging living books. Proudly Australian-owned and operated, our mission is to bring beloved, out-of-print classics, both Australian and international, back to life, placing them within easy reach of homeschooling parents across the country.
Australian Living Books for Every Homeschool
While living books are central to the Charlotte Mason philosophy, they offer immense value to any homeschool approach. Quality stories ignite curiosity, nurture character, and make learning a joyful experience for children and parents alike.
Homeschoolers ourselves, we republish treasured Australian books frequently recommended on respected local booklists. Titles such as Old Bob’s Birds and Maggie the Magnificent by C.K.Thompson, and The Little Grammar People, Wonderland of Nature, and Magic Australia by Nuri Mass are just a few examples of the rich Australian literature we’ve lovingly restored to circulation.
Our diverse catalogue includes carefully selected books on nature study, geography, history, folk tales, literature, poetry, mathematics, science, religion, citizenship, and more. Each month, we highlight a family read-aloud recommendation and offer free ebooks to support homeschooling families.
We believe every child deserves access to inspiring stories that connect deeply with Australian culture, nature, and heritage. Our carefully typeset editions come in a range of affordable formats, including durable paperbacks and hardcovers, as well as digital editions, making quality literature accessible to all families.
At Living Book Press, we’re committed to helping Australian homeschoolers create enriching educational experiences, no matter their style or philosophy. Join us in rediscovering the joy of learning through living books.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Living books are well-written, narrative-style works that engage the imagination and emotions while conveying knowledge. They’re used extensively in Charlotte Mason education but are beneficial for any homeschool style because they make learning meaningful, memorable, and enjoyable.
Not at all! While many of our titles align with Charlotte Mason principles, families using all kinds of homeschooling approaches—from unit studies to classical or unschooling—find our books a rich and rewarding addition to their learning.
We work hard to revive hard-to-find Australian classics, but we also publish high-quality living books from around the world. Our goal is to provide a wide selection of engaging literature across a range of subjects.
Our catalogue includes books on nature study, history, geography, folk tales, literature, poetry, science, maths, religion, citizenship and more—ideal for a literature-rich education across all ages.
Each month we feature a family read-aloud and offer free ebooks via our website. Just visit
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