Here's a sneak peek at the first Bluey illustrated book

Wackadoo! They're perfect for readers who are outgrowing picture books but not quite ready for novels.

There seems to be a universal law stating that all kids love Bluey. 

At home and overseas, boys and girls, and children of all ages love the Bluey TV series and picture books. So it only makes sense that the Bluey universe is expanding beyond beginner-level reading.

In thrilling news, Penguin Random House Australia is expanding the Bluey publishing program with new illustrated chapter books coming in 2024!

Perfect for readers who are outgrowing picture books but not quite ready for novels, these illustrated chapter books are a great way to ease kids into the next reading level.

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About the series

The series will comprise of three illustrated chapter books for readers aged six and older.

• Bluey: Trains – March 2024
• Bluey: Bus – April 2024
• Bluey: Taxi – June 2024

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Bluey: Trains

The first storybook novel, Bluey: Trains drops March 5, 2024 and is based on the popular episode, Trains.

Bluey and Bingo play a game of trains, imagining up a new world starring Bingo as Dr Glenda, Granny Rita and the old lady with the sore hip; Dad as the train driver; Mum as Sharice, Granny Marge and Miss Meg; Bluey as the annoying passenger and Poppy as Poppy.

Throughout the book are charming black-and-white illustrations by Bluey Art Director, Rafferty Amor.

Sneak peek

Are you ready for a little sneak peek? Let's go!

Image: Penguin

Image: Penguin

Image: Penguin

Image: Penguin

Gift with purchase

As if this news wasn’t exciting enough, each of the Bluey chapter books will come with a limited-edition bag tag as a gift with purchase when you buy a copy in-store.

There’s a bespoke design to match each of the new chapter books launching in March, April and June, and young readers will love collecting them all!

After all, who wouldn’t want some Bluey bling on their school bag?

The bag tags are only available while stock lasts. Run, don’t walk to your nearest participating retailer!

How to pre-order

If you’d like to pre-order Bluey: Trains to secure your copy early, you can do so via the Penguin books website, which will direct you to your preferred retailer.

Originally published as Here's a sneak peek at the first Bluey illustrated book