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Starfish Bay Direct Sales Programme
Great books, Straight to You
We think the best books find their way to reach readers through real connections. That's why we created our Direct Sales Programme—to put quality Australian children's literature directly into the hands of families and educators who’ll treasure it most. Better prices, zero hassle, and a guarantee that actually means something.
Curated Guided Reading Series
We've put together eight collections of hardback picture books, organized by Guided Reading Levels G through N. Each collection holds 10 beautifully illustrated titles we've carefully chosen for their educational worth, engaging stories, and stunning artwork.
Inside every collection you'll find hardback picture books with library-quality binding, stories by Australian and international creators, diverse characters and perspectives, plus age-appropriate themes and vocabulary.
What You'll Pay
10-Book Collection
- Retail Value: $249
- Your Direct Price: $186 (save 25%)
- FREE Shipping anywhere in Australia
Our No-Fuss Quality Guarantee
We stand behind every book we publish. Our goal is for your young readers to love every story in their collection.
Not completely satisfied? Just let us know within 90 days. We'll send you our current catalogue of 200+ hardback picture books, and you can select replacements for any or all titles in your collection—free of charge.
Keep the original books, gift them, or donate them to your local school or library. No returns. No questions. We simply want to ensure you have books your children will treasure.
Choose Your Collection
Our collections support children as they grow from early listeners to confident independent readers.
| Collection | Level | Age | Focus & Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Beginnings | G | 4-5 | Simple patterns, repetitive stories, expanding vocabulary. |
| Story Starters | H | 4-5 | Character dialogue, everyday adventures, rich context. |
| Early Explorers | I | 5-6 | Multi-part stories, imaginative themes, making predictions. |
| Growing Readers | J | 5-6 | Abstract concepts, diverse characters, cultural references. |
| Successful Readers | K | 6-7 | Problem-solving, STEM themes, basic science/math. |
| Confident Readers | L | 6-7 | Literary language, global perspectives, building empathy. |
| Adventure Seekers | M | 7-8 | Sophisticated plots, literary devices, dense text. |
| Story Masters | N | 8+ | Mature themes, critical analysis, advanced vocabulary. |
Not sure which level fits? Contact us and we'll help you choose.
Want to see the titles you will receive in each collection? Just get in touch for our current book list.
Contact: orders@starfishbaypublishing.com
How to Order
To keep our prices low and pass maximum savings on to you, we've eliminated third-party transaction fees by using direct bank transfer.
Step 1: Make Your Secure Transfer
Transfer to:
Account Name: Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd
BSB: 065006
Account Number: 10229268
Have a promotional code? Transfer the discounted amount provided with your code.
Step 2: Email Your Order Details
Send an email to orders@starfishbaypublishing.com with your payment confirmation (amount transferred and reference used), collection(s) ordered (which level and quantity), and delivery details (complete postal address and phone number).
To make this as easy as possible, you can click the button below to open a pre-filled email template:
If the button above does not open your email app, please copy and paste the following template into a new email:
To: orders@starfishbaypublishing.com
Subject: New Order - Direct Sales Programme
Hi Starfish Bay,
I've just transferred $[insert amount] Bank Reference Used: [Insert your transfer reference] for:
[Quantity] x level [Level Name/Letter]
Promotional Code (if applicable): [Insert Code]
Please deliver to: [Full Name] | Delivery Address | Mobile: [Phone Number]
Step 3: We'll Prepare Your Order
Once we receive your transfer and order email, we'll send you an order confirmation within two business days.
Shipping Timeline: To bring you these premium hardback collections at such an accessible price, we are currently shipping our latest 2026 stock directly from our printers to Australia. We will dispatch your books within 60 days and email you tracking details as soon as your parcel ships.
We appreciate your patience. Good books are worth the wait.
Ready to Start Your Collection?
Follow the simple 3-step process above and your premium hardback picture books will be on their way.
