Learn all about numbers, animals and letters with these beautiful learning series. Great for thinking and imagination and hand-eye co-ordination. With oversized jumbo format, cased book binding with thick woodfree pages. For ages 1 years+
Beautiful, strikingly illustrated books. First words and concepts books including over 25 flaps for children to lift and discover. Cased board book with rounded corners and integrated flaps on each page.
Grandma and Luca are reading a bedtime story from the magic shoebox. This story is about Chickaboo and his next adventure. Chickaboo lives on Blossom Ridge with Farmer Bill. There are lots of other farm animals enjoying the sunshine: Bridie the Goat, Flossy the Sheep and Ruffy the noisy dog, all lounging around under the Jacaranda tree. Chickaboo suddenly announces he wants to go on an adventure. let's all go on the adventure with them. About the author Jennifer is a writer who is passionate abou...
''Every single day of every single year,a precious child is born to cherish and to cheer.With hope-filled hearts we marvel at them all –the brave, the quiet, the loud and the small.''In this delightful twist on the classic nursery rhyme, Monday's Child, Emma Bowd and Hilary Jean Tapper weave a universal love letter to children, celebrating their unique qualities and the special light they bring to our lives.
The amazing true story of Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell, who helped map Australia.In 1928, girls don't drive cars, let alone race them, until two fearless and intrepid best friends make history, racing across Australia and beating the land speed record ... with Barney the dog in tow! About the AuthorNeridah McMullin loves history and true stories. An author of eight books for children, Neridah is also an award winning short story writer and poet. Her latest picture book, published by Walker Books Australia ...
The Reverend Awdry’s first book in the classic Railway Series, The Three Railway Engines, was published in 1945. In this stunning gift edition we meet the famous and best-loved of all his creations, Thomas the Tank Engine, for the very first time. With rare photographs and sketches, this book will delight collectors of all ages.
Come Together is a heart-warming, debut picture book for children aged 5 and up from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom.In this essential book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics. Alongside bright and contemporary illustrations by Mununjali and Fijian artist Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Isaiah connects us to each topic through his own ...
Clancy’s friends skate through the quiet Sunday streets, while Clancy feels self-conscious, and embarrassed, that he’s just a beginner. His board stays tucked under his arm; his feet stay firmly on the ground.But his friends aren’t giving up on him and Clancy realises the only way forward is to step on his board and try … even if he might fall.Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville transport us back to the world of their award-winning picture book, Jetty Jumping, with a story about self-doubt, courage and the power...
While Milla’s friends take big, brave jumps off the jetty, Milla stays on the blistering wood, scared of what lurks below. But when Milla accidentally falls off the edge, she discovers the beauty of the deep, dark sea – and her summer changes forever.Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville perfectly capture the challenges of childhood – and the joy of letting go – in this homage to summer.
The Little Things is a reassuring reminder that there is plenty in the world to make us smile and give us hope.On days the sunshine stays away,you wake up feeling sad and grey,you'll find the small things can delight –those little things that feel just right.The Little Things celebrates the joy and comfort to be found in life’s simple moments, whether it’s spitting cherry pips or bubbly baths on rainy nights. A rhyming text that calls on our senses and travels through the seasons, The Little Things is beautiful...
A warm, authentic celebration of family reunions, told through the eyes of a kind-hearted little girl who shows us that love and laughter can overcome any language barrier.GRANDPA IS HERE! With his bristly moustache and suitcase smelling of Persian spice, Grandpa and granddaughter have so much that they want to see and do together. He's brought walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. His granddaughter shows him all her most favourite things: the mountaintops, the tunnel s...
My fabulous frecklesare wonderful fun.A hundred and twenty!I’ve counted each one.A gorgeous story about loving who you are – all the way down to the last freckle!Written by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith who was shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize 2020.About the AuthorCatherine Jinks was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1963. Catherine is a four-time winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award, and in 2001 she was pr...
The Wheelbarrow Express is a heartfelt and rollicking tale about the special love between a grandparent and a child.It’s Tommy’s last day at Pa’s farm and it’s time to say goodbye. Tommy doesn’t want to go. Not yet. He loves the farm and its playful pigs and clucking chickens and galloping goats and the dam that is deep and blue and perfect for skimming stones. And he loves Pa.But Pa has a plan: there’s time for one last run on the Wheelbarrow Express. Toot! Toot! All aboard!About the AuthorSue Whiting...
‘We live in a caravan. Our family has everything we need – and you know what’s best of all?'We Live in a Caravan is the picture book for every Australian family to inspire travel and an appreciation for experiences over possessions. The book follows a family travelling around Australia in their caravan, visiting each state and territory along the way. They meet many different people, spot wildlife, reconnect with nature and enjoy time as a family on the road. The artwork on each page is based on author...
Why don’t we have a picnic? Come on, let’s all sit down!Scraps go in the compost heap – the bugs will break them down.Zero Waste highlights the positive side of making more ethical choices when it comes to waste. From composting and recycling to buying nude food and growing veggies, a zero-waste lifestyle can be a whole lot of fun!Let’s Change the World is a series of board books targeted at babies, toddlers and grown-ups that encourages creative play while exploring pressing global issues in a positive, uplifti...
Instead of buying stacks of stuff, let’s look for clothes that last.We’ll try and mend the things we have – trends shouldn’t move so fast.Slow Fashion highlights the positive side of making more ethical choices when it comes to our clothing. From op shops and hand-me-downs to mending and making, slow fashion can be a whole lot of fun!Let’s Change the World is a series of board books targeted at babies, toddlers and grown-ups that encourages creative play while exploring pressing global issues in a positive, upli...
Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia's favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the world, may you wake up to birdsong.Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia's favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure. About the...
A black-and-white, interactive cloth book, designed to support a baby's developing eyesight and early learning.Babies see first of all in black and white, and in bright, high contrast colours such as yellow and red. This padded cloth book includes simple images, black-and white illustrations and a touch-and-feel on every spread to help develop a baby's eyesight and engage their senses, making this the perfect first book for children.
mimigi 's book tote is lovingly handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. The book tote was born out of a necessity to keep books clean and free from bent corners whilst still encouraging little ones to carry their books to read. Other times, they're more than just a book tote, carrying all sorts of things on the go. P.S. They're for adults too! A portion of your mimigi book bag purchase will go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The foundation aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote ...