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This book is about worms ( I can only draw worms). A book that's all about worms might sounds a little odd, but in fact it's absolutely hilarious and it's guaranteed to have children howling with laughter.

The Dewdrop Babies are decorating the great hall with petals they've collected in the garden, but when Bluebell and the others get themselves into a huge mess with the sticky paste, they decide to go outside so the rain can wash them clean again, only to be caught in an enormous storm.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Poor Mother Rabbit is having a terrible time with her five naughty bunnies - she just doesn't know what to do with them. So she is very pleased when Bluebell and Violet offer to play with them.

Even though it's night time Buttercup and Poppy decide to find Water-Lily at the lake. They're sure she'll still be up because her flower only comes out at night. But their night-time adventure almost ends in disaster when Buttercup discovers that she's lost something precious.

Owl is ill and hasn't hooted all night. The Dewdrop fairies join forces to help make Owl's hoot return.

The Dewdrop fairies are very excited about their summer party but things start to go wrong when Sweetpea, Poppy and Rose decide to cook a secret surprise. The chaos in the kitchen might mean the end of the party feast.

Rose discovers a caterpillar munching on one of the leaves of her flower. The caterpillar goes and instead there's a hard shiny thing hanging from the leaf. Rose checks her flower every day and on the 14th day she finds something magical.

On a perfect day for kite-flying, Buttercup and Poppy race to the top of the hill trailing their beautiful petal dragon kite. It starts when Buttercup won't share and then things go seriously wrong. A windy adventure that ends up great fun for everyone.

Everyone admires Viola because she is so brave and because of the very daring things. But Viola has a secret and at bed-time she is not so brave after all.

Finnian Jones lived in a house brimming with books. One morning, Finnian woke up eager to create a story of his own...

Spinifex hopping mice, Lucky and Spike, dodge a greedy cat and a hungry owl in this risky night-time adventure!

A repetitious, rhyming text in which the author is followed by a variety of animals all of a different colour.

In the jungle, there are jaguars, monkeys and parrots aplenty. But, there are no penguins, none at all. Penguins don't live in the jungle, except for Gwendolyn.

Hopping through the jungle, this way, that way, Frog is in a frenzy, scattering the ants. Teddy's looking too now, this place, that place, will they ever find those jolly underpants.

Yak and Gnu are best friends who love to row and sing. I wonder who they will meet on their journey down the river.

Marmaduke Duck makes marmalade jam, which sends the animals crazy, chasing the jam around the farm.

Out on a hillside as a storm moves in, a young girl and her mother watch the raindrops fall, the thunder rumble and the lightning flash. As they approach their house, the girl wants to know where the turtles, chipmunks and birds go during a storm. Indoors, they settle down together, to watch the rain.

Dog bark. Tree bark. Let's go see bark! Go on a 'barkly' adventure with a mischievous pup.

When a friendly frog, a greedy rabbit and a robot with a short fuse discover a magic lamp they go on an adventure full of wishes waiting to be granted and a little bit of trickery.

There's a bug on my arm that won't let go. I don't want it anywhere near me. So why won't it just buzz off?!

We all know it's true, that a cow says moo. Find out what noise comes from a giraffe.

When it needs to rest, a bird naps in a nest. But where does a giraffe go to bed?

When Mozzie and Midgie meet a colourful parrot who boasts of being the most beautiful bird on the island, the two young spoonbills set off to find out what could make them beautiful and special.

Heather was a little girl who always fell in the water. She didn't mean to. She didn't enjoy it. But she fell in nearly every day, so her parents made her wear water wings all the time.

There is a farm so windy that the family who live there need to wear heavy shoes so they don't blow away. Can they make the most of the wind.

Tomorrow is so full of wonderful things to see and do. Maybe it's better to start today.

There is absolutely no magic in this book. No dragons or unicorns or mermaids. Look very closely. Do you see the magic? Perhaps you'll be the first!

Uncovers the amazing world of insects that surrounds us every day, a world that we might miss if we're not looking. Wonderful photographs and interesting facts tell you about ugly looking creepy crawlies you'd rather not meet and beautiful beetles, butterflies and dragonflies. Find out how they live, where you might find them and a little about each different type of insect.

No-one knows about King Mark's ears except his barber who is sworn to secrecy. Keeping the secret drives the barber to the doctor who advises him to whisper the secret to the ground. But sooner or later, truth will come out.

On a roof, as wet as a seal, as grey as a puddle, Cat was rumbling, a rumbly purr. What does a cat want most? Feather boas? Pretty pink shoelaces? A boatful of fish under a tiny tin sail - or perhaps something much more valuable?

No one chose Nop, he was not plush, had no button, ribbon, scarf or spangle, nothing to tell where he belonged. So Nop chose adventure and sets off to someplace wonderful.

Discover the world of wildlife on your doorstep. Beginning in spring, this book revisits nine different places, during each of the four seasons, and explores the changing scenery and animal life found there.

Come and explore your country, Australia. Find out where it is in the world and what it looks like. Discover our history, who our first people were and how the first European settlers arrived. Compare how people live now, the different animals and environments in Australia and some of our national pastimes.

Bright, interesting images and facts tell you about most of the iconic Australian native animals. Find out what they eat, where they live, the impact of introduced species and how you can help Australian native animals.

Through beautiful photographs and interesting facts, find out about many of the interesting, beautiful and scary sea creatures that we might encounter in Australian seas. Discover what makes them unique and how they live.

Your mother does not believe that there is a lion in the meadow but, to keep you happy, she gives you a matchbox with a dragon in it to scare the lion away. But the lion is not imaginary, it is really there.

This is the story of Sam, an accountant and his first trip to the seaside with his ex-pirate mother.

Follow this chaotic dog and his family as they take a walk along the beach.

Dad can't find his car keys. Little Mary suggests they might be down the back of the chair. They may not find the car keys but what they do find down the back of the chair changes their lives.

Chinatown in New York is a place of dragons, dreams, memories, fireworks and delicious food on every corner.

Written in Kriol and English, this is the story of Molly, a little pig who is rescued from the bush. She's taken back to the community where she finds a happy home. Happy that is apart from the local dogs who keep chasing and frightening her. Moli is greatly loved in her community but what she loves most is Weet Bix. She loves it so much that it's not too long before little Moli is a very big pig indeed. So big, she now chases and frightens the local dogs. All in good fun, of course.

Emu wants to have a truly terrifying Halloween party but is worried that it will be as scary as a lamington. Luckily, her friends are there to ensure that Emu has the most spooktacular night of the year.

Growing up can be pretty confusing. Sometimes, you're too short or too tall, too fast or too slow and you can feel happy or sad, clever or silly. Maybe, you're just all of these things a little bit of the time.

Jimmy, the honeyeater, is the smallest bird at flying school. Surrounded by big, tough birds, Jimmy feels different in every way and is certain he will never fit in. Cockatoo bullies him and tells him he can't succeed. But, with Eagle's help, Jimmy discovers that being different can also be a strength.

Yuck looks at the variety of food lots of different babies have for supper. While a human might think a wiggly worm is revolting, a baby bird would prefer worms to warm milk.

Little Badger's teacher shares her favourite words with the class. At the end of the day Little Badger goes home to practise saying three special words- I love you.

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Friday, when she and Alessandro decide to paint Nonno Nino's little yellow boat...

Zola lives with her mum and her Nonna Rosa. Nonna is famous in their neighbourhood for her gardening. Her front yard is filled with flowers of every colour and the backyard is full of tomatoes, basil, beans and more. Nonna Rosa is very strict and sometimes Zola gets in trouble, but she knows her grandmother loves her. When Zola's Year Two teacher decides to take on the challenge of bringing the community garden back to life, her class look to Zola and her Nonna for advice.

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Saturday, when it's tomato day at Nonna Rosa's and Zola is helping out...

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Sunday, when it's St Odo's fete and Zola and the gang join in the fun...

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Thursday, when she and the gang form a band and upset their cranky neighbour, Mr Walton...

Zola and her cousin Alessandro are very curious about the new neighbours. These new neighbours stay out of sight behind the fence, but Zola can hear their conversations. Like her family, the new neighbours can be pretty loud. By listening to their conversations and watching for clues, Zola is sure the new family will have friends for her and Alessandro and maybe a new friend for Nonna too.

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble! Like on Wednesday, when Zola has a plan to help find her friend Sophia's missing turtle... Collect all seven stories in the series. One for every day of the week.

Hare and Tortoise are good friends but Hare is always in a hurry. When they're eating lunch or out walking, Hare always tells Tortoise to move faster. But, when Tortoise reads Hare a bedtime story, the tables are turned. Tortoise reads quickly but Hare wants more time to study the pictures.

A little boy has a perfect day. He is greeted enthusiastically by everyone he meets, takes his dog to school where he gets everything right and eats fairy bread and grapes for play lunch. Children line up to play with him and his parents take him out.

Jude would love to join in the fun of surfing with his family but is scared. Will he be able to overcome his fears and try join in with his family? A great book for anyone who has been afraid to try something new.

Sophie has won one hundred dollars in an art competition and she wonders what do with the money.

Questions and answers take the reader through a range of animals and colours - a big green frog, a plump purple cat or a cheeky brown monkey. Colourful pictures and rhyming words.

Charlie and his dog, Louis, are a musical team. Charlie plays the trumpet and Louis sings along with him. But when Charlie falls ill, Louis is left all on his own. He no longer sings or wags his tail. Until one day, Louis hears the familiar notes from a trumpet and decides to investigate.

Madge the cow welcomes the storm that is heading towards her farm. Some of the animals, however, are scared and when they find themselves caught out in the rain, far away from their homes, Madge is only too happy to offer them shelter.

A very special tree, with bright green leaves and an orange trunk, is hidden in the sand dunes, bordering a dusty, pearling town. Every day, Ella and Mia's grandpa comes home from work with a treat from the tree. It's the best-tasting toast in the world. Ella and Mia search high and low for the tree, laden with squares of golden-brown toast, but they can never find it.

Everyone has feelings and lots of them you've had...

Food helps us run and jump and play. Take a journey from the paddock, the orchard, the garden to your kitchen, and find out where food comes from and how it reaches us.

This charming picture book celebrates the fun and excitement of places we can visit, both close to home and far away. The simple, engaging text explores fascinating places such as the library, the zoo, the lighthouse and many more.

Seasons come and seasons go. Sun shines, wind blows, rain falls and plants grow.

What is up top of the ladder? Is it a hat? Is it a cat? Is it a snail on whale or a frog on a log?

When Charlotte asked her parents for a pet, a rock wasn't exactly what she had in mind. But she loves her new pet anyway. If only he could love Charlotte back...

What is in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela has way too many names. How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers. Esperanza, the great grandmother who longed to travel. Jose, the grandfather who was an artist and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all and realises that she will one day have her own story to tell.

On my way to school, Mumma, guess what I saw? A pig chasing a wig! A goat rowing a boat! A delightful story about all the extraordinary things you can see on your travels.

All the colours of the rainbow are explored against the striking backdrop of two different worlds.

Every morning on our walk we see an amazing zoo, full of astonishing animals. Come and see them too! With a little imagination, a building site can come to life, bringing all kinds of animals into the busy town.

On opening the door of his grandpa's shed, a young boy is transported into another world. And even better, his grandpa has the time to build and play with all the interesting stuff inside.

Anya loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa. They like to cook together and then go on adventures around the house.

Seven stories about childhood experiences. The link is Emily's determination to have 'Rapunzel hair'.

A rather plain bear sits next to a gorgeous plush crocodile in the toy shop among all of the special Christmas toys. As each waits to be chosen, Brown Bear makes his own gift to his friend.

Baby possum must learn to jump or be separated from mother and big sister who have jumped into a peach tree, leaving him stranded in the walnut tree. They entreat baby possum to try to jump.

It is Maddie's first day of school and she has everything ready - her uniform, shoes, socks and hat. But there is one special thing that Maddie can't leave behind - her blanky!

It's Show Day and everyone has taken weeks to get ready. Now, the whole family and an assortment of animals are off to the country showgrounds for a day of fun and excitement.

Pudding, the goose, is fierce and very noisy. The only animal on the farm who isn't afraid of Pudding is the sheepdog, Chips. When a fox starts visiting the farm, it is Pudding who raises the alarm.

When Hanna sees a little red bear sitting alone on a wall, she is sure someone has lost him. Hanna leaves the bear there but she can't stop thinking he may be lonely, cold or afraid of the dark. In the end, Hanna takes matters into her own hands.

Zizzy the sloth sees a blue patch through the rainforest canopy and travels with parrot to investigate the beautiful colour.

Reworked version of the traditional tale of the hardworking, unaided Little Red Hen continues until her own baby chick befriends the offspring of the lazy cat, the rat and the pig and together they play. By the end of the day, each baby learns a new lesson in forgiveness and sharing.

Even though Nancy is big, one day she feels small. When she asks her mum, brother, cousin, aunt and grandfather to play with her, they're all busy and ask her to wait until later. So, Nancy climbs a tree in her backyard to wait for later, and imagines playing the games her family doesn't have time for.

A collection of classic nursery rhymes, beautifully illustrated with incredibly detailed, embroidered fabric and cloth scenes.

In our gardens are where we belong. Planting, watching, growing, dreaming. In our gardens something out of nothing comes. Join children from around the world as they share their gardens, from blossoming flowers in Japan to the waterside of Malawi, the frozen landscape of Iceland to the bush tracks of Australia. These are the places they love and the places they belong.

A baby dragon is lonely and wants someone to love him. Zany art and lots of opportunities to respond to the little dragon's feelings.

Casey and Shelly are brave brother and sister turtles who team up against the school bully when he hides their lunch box.

It's a busy day for construction and transport vehicles as the workers and their machines labour all day. With repetitive, predictable text, this book is ideal for young listeners and emerging readers.

Meet some wild and wonderful animals - galloping zebras, prowling tigers, water-squirting elephants, jumping kangaroos and more.

Little Wombat is playing hide and seek with his friends. When it is his turn to seek out his friends, he becomes lost.

Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover that love is not an easy thing to measure. This story is about finding ways of expressing the depth of love between a child and a parent.

Little Nutbrown Hare loves playing in the Autumn wind, especially when a big surprise blows his way.

It's spring and Little Nutbrown Hare learns how things grow. A tadpole becomes a frog, a shoot grows into a big tree. If everything grows and changes, Little Nutbrown Hare tries to guess what he might become one day.

It's summer and Little Nutbrown Hare learns about all the different colours, the red of the berries, the green of the leaves and the blue of the sky. Little Nutbrown Hare thinks there is one colour that is the loveliest of all.

Little Nutbrown Hare loves playing games in the snow and trying to trick Big Nutbrown Hare.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Little Nutbrown Hare has gone exploring on his own. Off he hops along the path until he reaches Cloudy Mountain. What a surprise he finds there in the heather! It's Tipps, a snow hare, and she has a question for him: Will you be my friend?

Mummy and Daddy Bear believe they have the most wonderful baby bears in the whole world. But, one day, the three small cubs begin to wonder which of them their parents like the best.

Great Grandpa Liman lives in a house by the sea. There are no lights, just the stars. He lives in a shack and hunts for his food. One night sitting by the fire, he looks up to the sky and tells Hippy-boy a story about his brother.

In the land of long, white clouds and snowy peaks, a little girl is born. Her name is Dorothy, but her family calls her Dorrie. When Dorrie moves to a land of flat red deserts and squeaky beaches, a koala appears in a gumtree outside her window. This lovable larrikin brings a bundle of mischief ... and changes Dorrie's life forever. From the award-winning creator of Mamie, Dorrie celebrates the beloved and talented Dorothy Wall, and her treasured Australian icon, Blinky Bill."

In a land far away, where fairies, pixies and elves live deep in the woods, a baby girl is born. Her parents call her Mamie. Mamie loves to sing and dance and paint with her magical woodland friends. Her days are like a fairy tale. But when Mamie's family move to Australia, she misses green fields drenched with rain. The hot skies and dusty plains of her new home turn Mamie's world upside down. Will she ever find new fairy friends in this strange and beautiful land?

It's Christmas Eve and the world is buzzing with busy. With baubles to hang, shimmer to drape, and scrumptious treats to prepare, enjoy this peek inside the festive homes of animals all over the world. From deer baking gingerbread, to elephants gobbling candy canes and ducks snapping crackers, join these adorable creatures as they celebrate the togetherness that is Christmas.

Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson loved to write poetry. He loved hunting and fishing and horses too, especially a horse named 'Banjo'. Join Banjo, his family, dog and neighbourhood friends, as they recount the life of Banjo Paterson with an afternoon of backyard playtime that truly typifies childhood.

Join Miss Batts and her class as they tell the story of Captain Cook, in a humorous and whimsical school play. The class acts out the story of Cook as a boy watching ships on the horizon, sailing to Canada, to Tahiti and on to New South Wales, as the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle. Spot the escaping chicken in each of the scenes.

There's magic all around you. Can you see? What can you hear? Flip-Book format!

The big day is almost here. The invitations are sent, the presents made pretty ... there's some fun to prepare! Peek inside the homes of these adorable animals as they celebrate charming birthday traditions - from party hats to pinatas and blowing out candles to making a wish.

Ivy wakes with the birds. She flutters, she flits...then takes flight into the endless blue of imaginative play - foraging for nectar, pecking in the sunshine, splashing the day away. Introducing an aviary of beautiful birds to little ones, Ivy Bird is a celebration of nature, friendship, and the love and comfort found in feathering the nest.

Happy or sad, wailing or glad - how do you feel today?

Pippa, Pia, Poppy, Polly and Peg are quintuplets. Since birth, the five sisters have looked the same, sat the same, eaten the same, slept the same and even cried the same. Mum and Dad want to keep their adorable, identical girls forever matching, like peas in a pod. But, as the sisters grow, they discover they are not the same. In fact, they are very different from each other.

We're Zoe, Kirra, Matilda, Lily and Ned - five little Aussies ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Australian kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous Aussie sites. Come join us on an Australian childhood adventure!

We're Liam, Ava, Oki, Chloe and Noah - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Canadian kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites of our country. Come join us on an Canadian childhood adventure!

We're Aman, Victoria, Amelia, Tandi and George - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of English kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous English sites. Come join us on an English childhood adventure!

We're Charlie, Ruby, Oliver, Mason and Kaia - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of New Zealand's kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites of our country. Come join us on a Kiwi childhood adventure!

We're Madison, Alexander, Fabian, Sofia and Jayla - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of New York kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites of our country. Come join us on a New York childhood adventure!

We're Rashida, James, Dominik, Sophie and Isla - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Scottish kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites of our country. Come join us on a Scottish childhood adventure!

We're Luis, Alexis, Christopher, Ethan and Mia - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Texan kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites of our country. Come join us on a Texan childhood adventure!

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Chloe has twenty siblings and she is happy in the middle. They all enjoy family time, until Dad brings home a television, which looks like it will spoil their time together.

Join in the dance and count with a funky monkey, some hip-hopping elephants, jiving giraffes, moonwalking meerkats and lots of other animals.

Beautiful, sensitive story extolling the virtue of patience at the time of birth. Sakura and the mother hen wait for an egg to hatch which it does, when it is time.

A mad dash of animals appears to be started by one fly going by. This predictable, rhyming text supports early readers and deals with unfounded fears in a humorous way.

After raising her ducklings on a secluded island, Mrs Mallard leads them to the Boston Public Garden to eat peanuts.

Sergio is a penguin who lives with his father in a small house by the ocean. At school, he doesn't have many friends, because he is different to the other children. With his father as a guide, he learns some valuable lessons as he grows up. These lessons help him to show great determination and strength as he tries to find true friendship.

Ziggy is on a treasure hunt but she's not sure what treasure is. With her twiggy friends, she sets out on a treasure hunt but the treasure she finds is ... unexpected. Let's say hello to Ziggy. Let's say HELLO TWIGS!

Farmer Rochelle owns a cow that says moo moo, a sheep that says baa baa, a chicken that says chick chick and a horse that says, chick chick! What on earth could be wrong with Farmer Rochelle's horse?

The story of the young Jane Goodall's childhood and the pleasures and interests that eventually led her to Africa and her famous study of chimpanzees in the wild. It all started with a stuffed toy chimpanzee named Jubilee.

This whimsical, beautifully illustrated book explores the concept that there is a magical orchestra that performs the soundtrack of our lives, and is always there to highlight meaning in even the most mundane of moments, no matter the time or place.

Fred is a fox who was born in the city. It's smoky in the city, and noisy. One day, Fred hears about a place called the Wild. None of the other city animals think it exists, but Fred sets off to hunt for it. What is he going to find?

Emma wants to go to a pirate party with her brother but she's not allowed. Instead, mum takes her to Grandma's and she is ANGRY! Grandma knows just how to make it better, and, with pockets full of perfect supplies, Grandma takes Emma to the beach to set her anger free.

Evie will not brush her hair. She's far too busy doing much more interesting things.

Lucy had always been good at fixing things, and Dad needed a bit of help. It was just the two of them after all. So when Lucy finds a bird with a broken wing, she's sure she can fix him too. But not everything that's broken can be fixed.

When Oliver finds a lost library book in his new bedroom, he decides to return it. But how do you find a mysterious hidden library? With the help of a new friend, of course . . .

In the winter woods, the snow knows where everyone goes.

When three different mobs of kangaroos come to the waterhole, they aren't sure what to make of each other. But they soon discover that they're more alike than they thought.

Imogen is messy. She simply can't help it so it's clearly not her fault! In fact, when Dad discovers all her mess Imogen tells him The dinosaur did it! Will Imogen's imaginary friend take the blame for her mischief and mess? Or will they both discover that it's much better to be honest?

Have you ever noticed that in many books animals talk and have human-ish looks? When Ray realises he is a drawing of a chicken he panics! Can he hatch a plan to get out of the book and be a real chook? Luckily, his plucky, clucky friend Janine is there to help.

Ted, Ned, Fred, and their friend like playing with Fred's dog, Jed, but today is different. Jed has fleas and is in the shed, so they'll be watching Fred's fish, Zed instead. A funny tale with a twist, to keep new readers engaged and learning about how to care for animals.

Denver is rich, very, very rich. Everyone in the village loves him for his kindness and generosity. But, one day a stranger arrives who breeds discontent by telling the villagers that it isn't fair for Denver to have so much more than they do.

Elmer is different from all the other elephants and he tries to change himself to blend in more easily. But, Elmer discovers that being an individual isn't so bad.

It's coming up to Elmer's Day, the day when all grey elephants paint themselves in bright colours. For Elmer, the patchwork elephant with the mischievous sense of fun, life seems far too quiet. So he thinks up a marvellous joke he can play on the other elephants in the night, when they're asleep...

Elmer and Wilbur visit their aunt, Zelda. She may be getting old and deaf but she is fun and has lots of interesting things to show the two young elephants.

When Elmer, the elephant, sets a butterfly free, the butterfly promises to help if Elmer ever needs it. Elmer cannot imagine how a tiny butterfly could help an elephant but he finds out sooner than expected.

Elmer is on his way to visit his Grandpa Eldo. Elmer thinks Eldo is forgetful and has great fun reminding Eldo of all the things they used to do together. Eldo may be old but he is an elephant, after all, and we know that elephants never forget.

It's two days before the annual visit of Papa Red and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight.

Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and Wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd. They get a shock when they see she is pink. No wonder she is called Rose. But, there is an even greater surprise in store when they reach her herd.

The elephants decide to play a trick on Elmer. Snake suggests pretending to Elmer that he looks pale and ill, to see if they can make him believe that he really is unwell. At the same time, Snake plots with Elmer to trick the other elephants into thinking he really is sick.

One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. He finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully bird.

Rain or no rain, Elmer is going for a walk. After being cooped up in a cave with his herd, he longs for a bit of fresh air and some peace and quiet. But he's going to have to wait--when Elmer goes outside, he discovers the rain has caused a flood. Can brave Elmer work out a way to save a stranded young elephant?

The elephants aren't happy. The hippos have come to share their river because their own has dried up. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, solves the problem and everyone is happy.

Baby Elephant can't sleep because he has lost his teddy so Elmer sets off to look for it. When Elmer hears a voice shouting for help, he wonders if Baby Elephant's teddy can talk or whether Wilbur is playing a trick on Elmer, as usual.

There is pandemonium in the jungle. A strange, roaring sounds sends the animals stampeding, convinced it's a monster. But, all is not as it seems. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate, and what he discovers comes as quite a surprise.

The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organise a race. Each decorated a different colour, the racers set off around the course and discover things about themselves.

Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But, something dreadful has happened. The rainbow has come out too soon and has lost its colours.

Kangaroo thinks there is a difference between a bounce and a jump, and he is very concerned that he's going to look silly in the upcoming jumping competition. Elmer helps him to discover that one will do just as well as the other.

There's a mighty wind blowing in the jungle but that doesn't stop Elmer and his cousin, Wilbur, playing a silly trick on the other elephants, but Elmer's trick seems to backfire.

Elmer loves practical jokes and so does his cousin, Wilbur. That is, until Elmer has an idea that will bring Wilbur back down to Earth, in more ways than one.

When Elmer hears the animals complaining that it's too cold, he takes them on a walk to an even colder place. But, he shows them just how much fun winter can be.

The hunters are coming and all the elephants are worried. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, comes up with a plan to outwit the hunters but things don't turn out quite as planned.

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It's almost Elmer's Day again for the elephants and they have begun their preparations already. But, in all the excitement, they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. So, Elmer changes the rules and invites every single animal to join in the parade.

Bernard's parents are so busy and pay so little attention to him that they don't even realise when a monster moves in and takes his place.

Zebra is a proud animal, reluctant to take advice or lose his dignity. When he gets the hiccups and loses his stripes, he realises that he just might need help from his friends.

Numbers are all around us. Snuggle up and see!

Mila is a cardboard design engineer. She often works with her sister Ivy. However, things change when Ivy destroys their project by making cardboard confetti. Mila is devastated and continues to engineer alone. But something is missing. Maybe Ivy has something that can help. What could that be?

Celebrate a journey of memories and emotions in this tribute to mothers everywhere.

All his life Billy knows something magical happens in Dad's shed. Finally he has been invited in and together they are going to do a project, at least that's what he thinks. Billy soon discovers he is an assistant, sweeping and carrying, how will dad ever see his great talents. Will dad ever learn what they are capable of if only they work together?

Isla's family is changing and she's not happy! It's time for Isla to explore her family tree so that she can see how all families change and grow over time. The perfect book for anyone looking to find a way to introduce new family members or show children how they belong in their own family.

It was the perfect day for a colouring-in competition until Oscar noticed he had competition. Now, both Oscar and Henry can't stop colouring and they have gone way outside the lines!

Baboon's wearing new pants and he wants to tell everyone all about it! But doesn't he realise . . . its rude to BUTT IN?!

Ollie is building the perfect cubby house. Everyone has some great ideas, and pretty soon, the whole family is involved.

A little boy desperately wants to become a great big dinosaur. When a real-life dinosaur hears his wish and begins to show him what it takes, perhaps the dinosaur can learn a thing or two about what it takes to be a little boy.

That hat is too BIG! That hat is too SMALL! That hat is too SHORT! That hat is too TALL! That one's too CRAZY! And that one might BITE! How hard can it be to find a hat that's JUST RIGHT?!

Trace and sound out the alphabet with some familiar, and not so familiar, Australian animals.

Count the gorgeous, baby Australian animals, from one all the way to twenty-one.

One morning young Oscar jumped up, wide awake, he headed for breakfast, but stepped on a snake! What will Oscar do when he wakes up to find his house is a zoo?!

Henry is just a normal boy. But one day, as he is walking home from school, he sees a water bottle on the ground. What follows is a brilliant idea for an adventure! Follow Henry and his wondrous imagination as he builds a ship fit for a pirate. What will happen when he sets sail?

It's been raining and raining. The river has burst its banks and the dam is overflowing. Mum told Alex not to go outside. But, just then, Rabbit hopped out the open window.

Brian Banana Duck sees colours brighter than others, and even sees things which others can not see. When he gets lost one day his Nana finds him, but when he gets lost the second time, he makes his way home, but this time with a surprise.

It's holiday time for Bee. But, first, the chooks need their toenails painted, the dogs and cats need their bags packed and Gregor needs enough greens for a week. Then, Bee is off to the island.

What does a parrot need? A boy tries to persuade us he really needs a parrot for a pet. Will you agree with him that a parrot is an excellent choice?

They call me Babykins. They call me beautiful. They call me other names as well. But I am Kiddo.

Marvin and Violet have been friends since they were babies. They are like two peas in a pod. But, then, Violet moves away. With a unique Australian flavour, this story of friendship is both tender and truthful.

Ella's house is full of things, useless things. At least that is what she and dad think. But when they decide to have a cleanup day, something very curious happens. Maybe what is useless to them is a treasure to someone else.

It was a quiet afternoon on the farm until...DUCK!

Penguins are joining the zoo. According to the zoo animals, penguins love pizza, warm weather and ponchos. This can't be true...

When Amos starts counting sheep, there's one thing he doesn't quite count on...How he's supposed to sleep when the sheep land in his bedroom?

Ruby is in charge of this book and there will be no bears in it, not even one.

Once, there was a small rhinoceros who wanted to see the big world....

What do you do when your best friend is...kind of annoying?

Floof is floofy. Floof is very floofy. Floof is the floofiest. Floof is about to have a very busy day... A story to delight anyone who has ever loved a ridiculous furball.

I just ate my friend. He was a good friend, but now he's gone. What if I never find another friend again?

Bear can't sleep. Noises are keeping him awake. Maybe they are coming from a hungry giant, a blood-sucking spider or a fire-breathing dragon.

Look! We found a cat. It has whiskers and a long tail, it has to be a cat...doesn't it?

Josh is a loveable cocker spaniel, always ready for adventure. He and his friend are on a quest to find the Monster of Mud, facing battles along the way like true knights. Josh must find where the monster is hiding and try to catch it.

Josh is a lovable, excited spaniel pup who wants to be companion, friend, helper and playmate from wake-up time in the morning to bath and bedtime in the evening.

When Finn's family plants a tree in their backyard, he feels responsible for it and worries the little sapling is cold, hungry or lonely. He tries to share his breakfast with it, offers it his scarf, and keeps it company. Just after going to bed, his nightlight goes out and Finn is plunged into darkness. But when he sees his tree standing tall and brave in the moonlight, it inspires him to be brave as well.

Birdie the penguin has a very important job. Every night, her beautiful singing makes the moon rise and the stars shine. But one evening she is too sick to sing. What will happen to the night sky now?

Leonard is friends with everyone - and boy can he sing! But will his singing talents impress the one friend he really wants? In a story about friendship, bravery and being yourself, join this charismatic bird as he searches for the song that will change his life.

Who brings in mud then licks his feet dry? Disgusting McGrossface, he's your guy. When Mum and Dad come home to find muddy footprints all over the floor, there's only one creature to blame...

This is an illustrated, historical account of Tom Wills who was the principal founder of Australian Rules Football. Tom was inspired by the game of Marn-grook, a game played by the people of the Djab Wurrung tribe of the Gariwerd Grampions in Victoria, near the town of Moyston, where Tom spent his boyhood in the early 1840s.

At night, Ponkidoodle keeps watch over the family home. He's very friendly and happy, and his antics are hilarious. Nocturnal by nature, Ponkidoodle likes to hang out on top of the roof, underneath the house, in the kitchen and, sometimes, even in the loo. But, despite his comical capers, what Ponkidoodle loves more than anything, is protecting children.

Jack Howe had hands the size of tennis racquets, legs like tree trunks and wrists made of steel. And in Queensland, in 1892, he set a hand blade shearing record that has never been beaten! An astounding true story, about the greatest shearer in the world!"

Preston Pig is on the loose with unequalled world class football skills. Mister Wolf doesn't stand a chance.

Preston sets off to take a basket of food to his granny's, wearing a red coat and hood, and looking very much like Little Red Riding Hood. As ever, Mister Wolf is in hot pursuit but he can't think which story Preston's red coat and hood reminds him of so he can't remember what to do.

Preston Pig writes to his friend Max. He thinks nothing interesting ever happens in his life but perhaps it does and Preston just doesn't notice.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A class of kids present a musical about growing up.

Join the fun with Mother Goose as all your favourite nursery rhyme characters come to life in this rollicking, read-aloud, picture book.

A little boy believes that all his nursery rhyme friends come knocking at the door, with remarkable results.

A Christmas tradition, all round this land, from the city to the country, from the bush to the sand, in a shiny red truck instead of a sleigh, Santa sets out on his jolly old way. But this fire truck has seen better days. It creaks and rattles and groans as Santa makes his rounds. It will take a miracle to get through Christmas Eve...

You're every wish answered, our hearts, how they grew...every day countless, everything you. A cute story about different animal families welcoming babies into their lives.

Night-time falls and the possum orchestra begins. Drums bang, violins scratch and I can't sleep.

Orphans, attic ghosts and afternoon tea all come together in our illustrated learning guide to Jane Eyre. As we follow our heroine, Jane, from childhood to womanhood, we see her brilliance shine as she learns how to love and be loved. Fantastically illustrated, we also explore the life of author, Charlotte Bronte, and the Victorian era in which this classic love story is set. More than picture books, our educational learning guides offer an interactive story time for adult literature fans and their children, or as we like to call them future lit fans.

There's a ball at Netherfield and you are invited! Join Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they dance through, not only the great ball room, but this illustrated learning guide to Jane Austen's most famous novel. With our simplified, kid-friendly summary and analysis this fanciful piece of classic literature will delight both children and parents. More than picture books, our educational learning guides offer an interactive story time for adult literature fans and their children, or as we like to call them future lit fans.

Grey loves food and today Grandma, Ngoai, is teaching him how to cook one of his favourite dishes, banh loc, which is a Vietnamese dumpling. Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Ngoai passes down this family recipe and her memories of sharing this special meal with family. This delicious story will leave your mouth watering and your heart full as you celebrate the joy of sharing family traditions. A Grandmother's love in every dumpling.

A little boy has extraordinary adventures, or does he just imagine them, when he is separated from his mother in the crockery section of the shops.

The sock monster is on the prowl and you have to wonder if you are in danger. The sock monster may be cranky, warty, scaly or naughty, but he is sure to be scary.

The young prince has a new baby sister who won't stop crying. A brave and loyal knight embarks on a quest to find the fluffiest and softest pillow in the land.

The King blows his son a kiss but it misses. The kiss bounces out into the forest and a hapless knight is sent to retrieve it. Now the knight must find the royal kiss and survive whatever else he may encounter on his quest.

The Scallywags are a band of unruly wolves who find it hard to behave properly. But after they storm out of the forest show, they meet their match in the shape of a little sheep. it's not long before they are begging to be accepted again by the other animals.

Vanilla Cupcake is feeling a bit plain next to his fancy brothers and sisters, until candle comes along and they come up with some ideas.

Backyard footy is fun on your own but even more fun with others. As the children kick and hand pass their way between backyards, they pick up more and more players and have more and more fun.

Twins Grace and Katie have only one thing in common: they love to draw! But Grace likes her drawings to be neat and orderly, while Katie loves hers to be bright and bold. They each decide to create their own map. But that doesn't work out quite as well as they'd planned. Perhaps working together will help?

A group of little bilbies are hunting for decorations to turn their Australian bush home into a magical Christmas wonderland. Join them on their adventure and meet some friendly Australian animals along the way.

The day hasn't started well for Pugman. He's overslept, there's nothing for breakfast and the rain has made his newspaper soggy/ Can the day get any worse? The, out of nowhere, a magical and very cheerful fairy appears. She offers the grumpy Pugman three wishes. What will he wish for?

Lilly is the smallest in her class. She wishes she was taller so that her classmates wouldn't tease her. Then, something happens which helps Lilly realise that it doesn't matter how tall you are, it's how big you are inside that counts.

Freda is bored with life in the henhouse. She wants to see the world and have adventures. So, she sneaks away from her hen friends and power-walks to the creek. Freda soon finds that life outside the farmyard can be a challenge but, because she is such a gifted chook, such a thinking chook, she manages to get out of trouble. That is, until Freda gets stuck.

One pet rabbit. One dark night. One hungry fox.

Gleeson looks up into the mountains and admires the rainbirds he sees there. He is told that they will fly down to the city when it becomes cold in their mountain home. He eagerly awaits their arrival.

Sian counts sheep to fall asleep. A quaint story that looks simply but whimsically at selflessness and belonging.

A perfect introduction to great art. Each of the 18 paintings depicts childhood activities such as dancing, reading, singing, eating, washing and sleeping.

A stegosaurus hatches and wonders through a prehistoric world. A young boy looks at fossils in a museum.

Happy kids play in rain showers and picnic on fine afternoons. Factual descriptions of weather.

In the old days, when the world was new, grumpy Camel had no hump. Here is the fun story of how he came to have one.

Pipkin, the little penguin, wants to know just how big a million is. He knows it's a big number so he sets out on a journey to find out. Assists early understanding of number and quantity.

Pipkin is a very small penguin who asks big questions. This time he wants to know where babies come from, but each animal keeps giving him different answers.

Have you ever wondered what's under the sea? Dive beneath the waves and discover bustling fish, a singing whale and twinkling creatures of the deep.

Classical music comes to life like never before in this magical journey through 11 timeless compositions. Meet Allegro, an ordinary boy who can't stand practicing the piano. Those black dots on the page drive him crazy - until the music itself whisks him away on a breathtaking journey.

Yirrikipayi, the crocodile, is hungry. He goes hunting, chasing animals in the sea and on the land. Meet the animals and learn their Tiwi Island names.

Kaito visits the Lord of Flight and weeps when she finds that the beautiful summer butterflies have all died. To honour them and commemorate the magic of flight, Kaito weaves a special wing sewn with spider's silk.

This is a tribute to all the creatures of the world, the great and the small, the winged and the walking, the singing and the silent.

Explore the world around you. Duck on the green, sun in the sky, egg in the nest, apple on the tree, and me.

Applesauce, the pig, learns the true meaning of Christmas coming from the heart. The Shepherd family from up the road and all the aunts bearing gifts arrive at the shed dwelling of Joe and Marigold, who have lost their home in a bushfire. This story parallels the biblical story of the first Christmas.

I am the small green pea, you are the tender pod, hold me. Pea pod lullaby is an inspiring and timely story of courage, endurance and hope, for a world in which we can reach out and embrace one another.

Oscar and his dog, Quincy, move house and both are lonely without new friends. Oscar decides to take Quincy to school with him. Eventually, thanks to Quincy's outgoing nature, they break down the barriers and begin to make friends.

Big and Small are two machines working together on building projects. But, Big starts to malfunction by driving into the water, thinking he is a boat, and picking Small up because he thinks the other machines want to hurt Small. Small turns to the boss and mechanic, who find that Big's computer is getting mixed up. They help Big to get better and offer support to Small.

A picture book highlighting the similarities between animal behaviour and the behaviour of children.

Rufus the numbat is just passing through but his quiet stroll through town causes all kinds of trouble for the people who live there. This very effective story encourages thinking about human impact on the environment.

Tiny brave playful kitty goes on an adventure through the crowded noisy swinging city in a story about finding love and kindness in unexpected places.

Bartholomew finds out that his new kitten doesn't enjoy his rough and tumble games quite as much as he does.

Bartholomew is less than pleased with his dinner. When he is told to eat up, he says the one word he knows, with emphatic insistence. But, when big George proceeds to polish off his own dinner which is then followed by something delicious, Ba has second thoughts.

Clifford and his pals are sad that Emily Elizabeth is in bed with a bad cold. They want to make her feel better, so they go out in search for a card, a balloon and flowers.

It's the middle of the night, and the big super moon is high in the sky. All the cows are fast asleep, until...the earth begins to shake and quake! Uh-oh! This is the true story of the famous Kaikoura cows and their remarkable adventure.

The famous Kaikoura earthquake cows are back! What have they been up to since they were rescued? Nine months on, Moo and Moo are about to embark on yet another remarkable adventure.

Read aloud and act out the playful, lively rhymes in this collection.

What colourful birds are in our backyards? From laughing kookaburras and prancing mudlarks to dancing willy wagtails and hungry galahs, this picture book is a vibrant adventure discovering the native birds around us.

There are lots of bugs in our backyards and sometimes we might forget to have a closer look to see and hear what they are doing. Take a closer look at these backyard bugs.

The sparkle of the stars was important to Owl. He watched as they greeted him at dusk and at dawn would fall asleep to their gentle light. Owl was worried after his favourite little star didn't come out one night. He went searching far and wide for his little friend. Where could Little Star be?

Nala has lost her home. She sets out to find a new one but there is nothing that will work for her, until she finds a tree. She notices that there are no other animals around. What will bring other animals to this area and who will help? Will Nala find some friends?

Little Bear's father is finally returning home from a long fishing trip. Four short stories about Little Bear, his friends and family.

Mother Bear says Little Bear has to stay in bed because he has a cold. Little Bear doesn't mind, at least, while his mother is out of the room.

Grandmother sends a kiss back to Little Bear as a thank you for her drawing. The kiss is passed from animal to animal with hilarious results before it finally makes it way to Little Bear.

Mother and Little Bear speak to each other with gentle teasing. The book includes 'Birthday soup' in which Little Bear, fearing that his mother has forgotten his birthday, cooks for all his friends. Encourages independent reading.

When I grow up... I will eat sweets every day on the way to work and I will go to bed late every night. And I will wake up, when the sun comes up and I will watch cartoons until my eyes go square.

Mini's ears are bigger than big and huger than huge... but she has a problem. They aren't very good at listening. When Mini misses out on the excursion, she realises that maybe her ears aren't the problem after all. It's not the size or shape of your ears that count, but using them!

Louie would rather be a chef than a pirate. When Captain Blackheart and his crew are busy raiding another pirate ship, Louie can only think about herb-crumbed fish fillets and lemon jelly cheesecake. No one is very impressed with Louie, until they find themselves deserted on an island with plenty of treasure but no food.

Long, long ago, where the dinosaurs roam, a cute little creature bursts out of an egg, but what on earth is it and where is its mum.

Rhyming text about the work of a tractor on a farm.

Story builds to a thumping, stomping crescendo as the many different dinosaurs dance and play together.

Join sprightly frog and his energetic friends as they frolic down by the cool of the pool.

Follow the delightful little penguins as they slide and jump and waddle around in their world of ice and snow.

Count all the spooky characters as they make their way to a party.

My dog is my best friend, when she saw me for the first time, she wagged her tail...

At the edge of the forest, Mother Fox gazes fondly at her young frolicking in the snow. But, the cubs venture a bit too far and, all of a sudden, they vanish. Mother Fox sets off in search of them but there are so many trees and the snow is very deep. Finding them is going to be tricky. Maybe, you can help.

The boy's work was done. He looked into the eyes he'd built and said, "Grandma, wake up." All at once the stars leapt closer. Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the roof tiles on her head. She was alive.

The penguin family squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy all night long. Then one morning they wake up frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop! How will they solve this penguin puzzle? Pipsqueak, the smallest of them all, has an idea.....

When ten teachers miss the last bus home, they decide to walk through the Dark Forest. As they go along, it seems they are disappearing one by one. It seems they are not alone in the woods.

When Max the dog steals an egg from his best friend Beryl it leads to a midnight visit from the mysterious Doglins. How can he makes things right?

When two Little Pigs leave their home-made huts one morning, two very large friends, Moose and Bear, move in. It's very nice to have your friends stay but not when they cause your homes to collapse. The animals decide to solve the problem by building a big enough house in the woods where all four of them can live together.

Sid has six owners, lives in six houses and has six dinners a day. Each owner doesn't know about the others and life for Sid is just about perfect.

On a beautiful day at the beach, a little boy builds the perfect sandcastle and, immediately, a dragon moves in. The boy and the dragon roam the beach, roast marshmallows, fly kites, float in the water and defend the sandcastle against bullies. But, no-one in his family believes that the dragon exists and that's when the mischief begins.

Based on the extraordinary true story of a turtle named Yoshi, who was released back into the wild after 20 years living at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa. The story tells of the journey Yoshi took after her release, as recorded by her tracking device. Where was she going?

Each day Esmeralda collects a variety of objects and waddles down the hill. Everyone wonders why the Saddleback sow is carrying a bottle, fencing wire and a pair of sneakers in her mouth. Only Esmeralda knows. Nothing will stop her.

Malu kangaroo came to the seaside, made the first surfboard for the children and taught them how to ride it. It is his gift to all children who love the sea in this modern Dreamtime style story.

Edgar Remington the Third has always wanted to sail to the other side of the world. He is now hopelessly lost because, in his eagerness to leave, he forgot his map and his compass.

Everyone tells Cat Balloon he'll never fly to the moon. But where there's a will there's a way. This enchanting picture book is about a cat who dared to dream.

Dingo is on the prowl. He can see Emu, Swan and Turtle. He can hear Crocodile, Frog and Kookaburra. But, he can't find Galah.

Puppy finds a home with a young boy who has lost his mother. About a pup's playful antics as he responds to a new situation and yearns for love and acceptance.

Dingo's cave is warm and cosy and dry. Can Mudlark, Numbat, Possum and Wombat escape the storm without waking the dingo?

Dingo is afraid of the dark. He can't sleep if Sun is not there to watch over him. So, he's too tired to play with his friends during the day and is feeling lonely. Dingo must find a way to feel safe when night falls.

Benny Bungarra comes to the rescue when his friends are in danger from rubbish left by humans.

I love the way my heart knows best. I am me. A lively celebration of being and loving yourself.

No problem is too big for Lily's grandpa. He knows how to solve all of them. He always knows the perfect thing.

Little Star has fallen off the edge of the night sky. He wants to return home to the Moon and hopes that Python, Dingo or Kangaroo can help him.

Sam is a city boy who doesn't much care about the wonders of the bush. The shrubs are scratchy and the mosquitoes bite. Sam thinks he wouldn't care if the bush disappeared.

Magpie is cross because she can't fly like her friend, Brown Falcon. She thinks of mean tricks that will make Brown Falcon look silly. But, Magpie goes too far and finds out just how much friends need each other.

Ever since moonlight shone down on him in his pond, Frog has wanted to live up with the Moon and the stars. He works hard to get there, but although he tries and tries, it's a long way for a little frog.

Not all creatures are night animals, but all creatures respond to the moon.

Follow pen pals Maria, Ruby, Jack and Ahn as they write letters to each other from different parts of Australia. They discover interesting things about the life of their pen pal and the part of Australia they are from all while growing friendships.

If you are very quiet, you'll see the kangaroos hop, the birds fly and the echidnas shuffle across the land and down to the water's edge, where a crocodile lies sleeping. Be very quiet now.

A counting book. Follow the river to the sea and meet and count the animals. Find out what ten little fish meet.

The land bakes RED. The sun sets ORANGE. The dawn glows GOLD. The flowers burst YELLOW. A joyous serenade to colours that show country before a storm, illustrated by Balarinji, Australia's leading Indigenous design studio, with a translation of the text into the Aboriginal Yanyuwa language.

What's that there? That's the rushing river's curly bend, cried the sea eagle perched on a knotted branch, swaying. There, look! What's that there? That's the cliff face sharp with sun-scorched stones, glinting, shrilled the hawk, gliding on summer winds. There, look! An exhilarating celebration of the Australian landscape as seen from the sky featuring vibrant illustrations by Balarinji, Australia's leading Indigenous design studio.

Splosh for the billabong at the shady bend of river. Brush for the flowers that burst in summer heat. A glorious celebration of country, animals and painting. Includes words translated into the Yanyuwa language, which is spoken by Aboriginal families in Borroloola, Northern Territory.

First, the land wakes in morning light. Turtles crawl and lizards creep. But, then, rain splatters on dusty ground and everything comes alive. A joyous serenade of northern Australian animals and landscapes in the rainy season. Words are translated into the Yanyuwa language, which is spoken by Aboriginal families in Borroloola, Northern Territory.

What can you see? Follow the clues that landscape, seasons, weather, the stars, the moon and the sun give to navigate bush tracks and find the Australian animal. A colourful exploration of country along a bush track, featuring illustrations by Balarinji, Australia's leading Indigenous design studio.

Who saw Turtle? Did the whale with the slapping, splashing tail? Or the octopus with the dangly, stretchy tentacles? Maybe the fish with the glittery, shimmering scales? A glorious exploration of the amazing migration of Turtle as she travels the world and then returns home to lay her eggs, illustrated by Balarinji, Australia's leading Indigenous design studio. Also contains text translation into the Aboriginal Yanyuwa language.

Life in Sleepy Village is very slow and nothing's changed for a long, long time, until the meddlesome giant Big Nuisance comes to stay and starts a whole lot of trouble.

Jemima likes to sing loud, dance her own moves and use her imagination, but her teacher and the other kids think she is too 'different'. When Mrs Chuckles takes over teaching the class, Jemima discovers that being different is wonderful.

Find out about eight bears in the wild, what they like to eat, their habitats and daily activities. Includes conservation information about bears.

Kookaburra fledglings learn skills from a Wise Old Bird and discover how to share their territory with other animals and people.

Ahoy there, me hearties, meet Captain Sneer, he's a most boastful buccaneer. Captain Sneer and his hardy crew of buccaneers are in for adventure and a big surprise in this rollicking, rhyming treasure hunt.

Jake is shy, so shy that he has no friends. His only playmate is his shadow. They do everything together, race along the beach, clamber over rocks and climb trees. But, shadows can't talk and Jake longs to laugh and joke with a real friend.

Bo discovers a magical place beneath the waves. During his adventures, he sees wonderfully strange creatures and their beautiful homes. He also learns that parts of our underwater world are disappearing and it is up to all of us to look after our oceans.

A sob in the night awakes a little girl called Sonoma. She discovers a magical little mouse who is scared of the dark and hungry. Sonoma decides she must help the poor mouse.

It's Christmas Eve and Snap the sugar glider is practicing his moves. He wants to be the greatest flyer in the rainforest but the other animals just laugh at him. When Santa makes an emergency landing, all the animals have a chance to audition. Could this be Snap's chance to shine?

Matty is a very orderly, tidy bear who lives with his not so orderly, untidy sister. One day, when a strong wind turns everything upside down, Matty finds himself in a bit of a mess.

A small boy wants to play soccer. He doesn't have a ball so he uses a big ball of string. He has a wonderful time kicking it around the park and along the street but by the time he gets home, his ball has disappeared.

Henry, his sister and teddy set out to build a boat from scratch. Rhythmic text celebrates the simple joy of making things.

While he's sleeping, a musician dreams of banjo-playing owls, jazz-fluting kangaroos, trumpeting elephants and whistling toucans. When he wakes up, he's inspired to write a song.

In the big old ute, on the long red road, in the desert of my home, we all set off for the rabbit-hole golf course. It's the best place around here to find rabbits. We sit by the holes, we dig, we wait...Where are all the rabbits?

Presented by World Book Encyclopaedia, this beloved set features beautiful artwork and photographs to capture the interest and imagination of very young children. Learning Ladders includes curriculum-based books centred on early childhood nonfiction topics. They offer a delightful look at children's favourite topics -- each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction.

Claire sets off on her way home to show her mum her bad knee. On the way, she tells her story to lots of friends.

Mr Bear spends the night searching for enough peace and quiet to get a little sleep.

Baby bear travels to the moon and back while his mother gets his bath ready. On the way he meets an owl and they have a picnic on the moon.

This is my country...this is my home. Come on a poetic journey that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Australia's landscapes. Relish the visual delights of our continent - from dry deserts to lush rain forests, high mountains to stormy seashores, and winding rivers to fertile swamp lands - all the magical places that are my Australia.

There's a funny, blue bus going to the zoo today. The passengers are all special animals and the bus is filling up very quickly.

Australia is a vast land and some workers must travel thousands of miles to do their job. These people have become known as the fly in, fly out workers, with most staying on-site for weeks at a time, then flying back to their families and loved ones to spend quality time at home.

Snowy is a little, white kangaroo that recognises he is not the same as the other red kangaroos. When his mother explains he is special, he is not sure that he understands. With his mother's encouragement, he goes off to have a very special adventure on Christmas Eve, helping to pull Santa's sleigh across Australia.

When the rain stops, it's time to go puddle hunting. Ruby and Banjo go up the street, through the park, over the bridge and down to the river flats where the puddles lie waiting. Splosh it, Ruby! Splosh it, Banjo!

'Can I please, please, please have a dog?' asked Billy. 'Would you walk it every day and wash it if it got dirty?' 'I would, I promise!' said Billy. Billy wants a dog. He really really really wants one. Billy's parents aren't so sure. So one morning, Billy takes matters into his own paws.

Mannie is going on an adventure. She's taking her favourite elephant, Lilliput, and her doll, Strawberry Luca. And, she hasn't forgotten her special box of secret things, just in case the adventure gets adventurous.

Henry Harper loves collecting. But what happens when more and more becomes too much?

One cold night in Iowa, a small kitten is dropped into a book-return chute at the public library. He is named Dewey Readmore Books and becomes the library mascot, attracting many visitors to the library. As Dewey realises his privileged position, he makes an effort to be the best library cat ever.