Wattle Gum Books – Wattle Gum Homeschool

Welcome to Wattle Gum Books

A curated collection of quality Australian literature, created to support families and homeschoolers on a meaningful learning journey.

Wattle Gum Books is a free, searchable database of hand-picked Australian titles—perfect for building homeschool plans, exploring living books, or enriching your family’s reading life. With over 50 years of book collecting and 30 years of homeschooling experience, our library is thoughtfully organised into thematic categories that are easy to browse and simple to use.

Whether you’re creating a curriculum or simply searching for beautiful books, Wattle Gum Books offers a practical, literature-rich resource grounded in Australian culture and learning.

Why Use Wattle Gum Books?

100% free access to curated Australian titles
Organised by theme to suit your family’s needs
Wishlist feature to build and track custom reading lists
Perfect for homeschool planning, unit studies, or nature-based learning
Includes select international titles for global perspective

Explore by Theme

Books are displayed in a clickable grid. Borrow from your local library or follow affiliate links to purchase.

Access

All Australian pages are free for everyone
Worldwide pages are available exclusively to Wattle Gum Homeschool subscribers

Australians Cultures

Australian Geography

Australian History

Australian Literature

Australian Nature & Science

Australian Curriculums

Faith

Worldwide

“Wattle Gum Homeschool and Erin’s extensive knowledge of books is such a treasure trove of gems and practical suggestions. My children have been introduced to so many adventures and the love of literature through the amazing book lists and now absolutely LOVE reading! Thank you so much for all your support and advice in helping us transition into a thriving home schooling lifestyle. Your care and understanding has been so much appreciated and the practical tips have been invaluable. Thank you, Erin!”

Stacey Smart
Homeschool Mum of Two