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Annie is helping baby Joe learn about colours. Frog fetch the green paint. That's perfect. Well done! And Lion, youre yellow, as bright as the sun. But Zebra is rather keen on patterns, and he is getting a little over excited.

Calpepper has had enough of plodding through the hot desert sand and sets out for excitement and far away places, searching for the perfect home.

Dad Bear stops and looks directly at me. 'Your friend was saying hello. Why did you ignore him?" I didn't, I didn't. Then Dad Bear asks again "CAN BEARS SKI?" Is he really asking me that? This multilayered, skillfully woven book provides an insight into how children cope when the world doesn't seem to make sense.

A little owl who is searching for someone to cuddle discovers that the cuddle may not be very far away at all.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. When they meet a new snake friend who wants to join in a game of catch, Gerald and Piggie wonder how he will be able to play without arms.

Share in the fun as Dad and the children get busy in the kitchen. They're making a chocolate cake and lots of things go wrong in the process.

A message in a bottle turns a seaside holiday into a worldwide campaign to save the ocean. Join six friends as they meet the dolphins... and discover what's really going on under the sea.

I wonder if you can cuddle like a koala, hug like a bear or do all the other things the animals in these beautiful pictures can do on their way to bed.

It's not easy being good at all the things our big brothers and sisters can do. Big kids are good at everything, right? Aren't they? Step into this gorgeous book to see if this big brother can do all the daring things his little brother gets up to.

Can you find 12 busy bees? Take a closer look into Australian nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Can you find all the creatures hiding in this book?

Try trumpeting like an elephant, growling like a bear and chattering like a chimp as you look at lots of different animals and the noises they make.

The King has lost his crown. He can't find it anywhere. Follow him through this picture book and see how silly he's been.

For anyone who loves nursery rhymes, and for anyone yet to discover their wonders, this book includes a collection of action verse, playtime and counting rhymes, all brought to life with bright illustrations.

Little Bear can't sleep. Even with the biggest lantern at his bedside, he is frightened of the dark. But Big Bear finds a way to reassure him by taking him out to see the moon and the stars.

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!

A peddler walks around selling caps from a tall, tottering pile on his head. One morning, when he has not been able to sell a single cap, he sits down under a tree and falls asleep. When he wakes up, the caps are gone and the tree is full of cap-wearing monkeys.

When Captain Crabclaw advertises for a fearsome crew for his new ship, the Speedy Squid, he doesn't get quite the crew he expects. But, it's hoist the mainsail and anchors aweigh with a most unusual pirate crew.

While exploring a cave on a school excursion to Smuggler's Bay, Flinn and the other children stumble upon the nefarious Pirate Dinosaurs. Captain T Rex and his crew are smuggling sausages out of a secret cove and their favourites are children chipolatas. Captain Flinn must thwart the horrible plan, rescue their friend and get back to the beach before Miss Pie notices they are missing.

Jack, Zak and Casper, brave mariners three, are building a galleon down by the sea. A family day out at the beach turns into a swashbuckling pirate adventure.

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.

Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: "Why?" Carl's quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems to know exactly what they were put on this earth to do, unlike the curious Carl. But it's not until the world around him has changed that Carl begins to realise everyone, no matter how small, makes a big difference just by being themselves.

Carla's lunch box is filled with odd combinations such as olive, pickle and green bean sandwich, and chopped liver, potato chips and cucumber combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative but her classmates are unconvinced and leave her to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, the tables turn when Buster forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic.

A small girl and her dad go down to see the carousel and ride on the wooden horses. So begins the magical journey, a journey of music and mirrors, of green hills and sunlit skies, of wishes and freedom.

Kimiko very much wants a calico carp kite to fly on Children's Day. She can't have one because she's a girl and Japanese tradition dictates that only boys get colourful kites. Luckily, Kimiko has understanding parents.

Join the family on their walk, exploring the beach, on their way to visit the Carrum Sailing Club. .

Caruso, a music-loving cat, fancies himself as a crooner. He sings a scale to the moon and admires each lovely note. Unfortunately, the neighbourhood doesn't appreciate his nocturnal noise.

While everyone is sleeping, a little boy and his dog embark on a sailing journey.

An imaginative story of princesses and pirates and a magical world.

Cat and Fish discover each other one night and spark a most unlikely friendship. As they teach each other about the worlds of the land and the sea, they find they share a common sense of adventure. They learn new things from each other.

Cat and Fish go on a voyage and get sea sick. They find a lighthouse and compare what each other needs to overcome the seas. They both realise that being themselves is best.

When a playful cat squirts a dog with a hose, he gets chased for his efforts, over fences, rooftops, through a lake and a playground.

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.

Pete, the flying, purple pig meets Kitty, the cat, and, despite their differences, they become close friends.

There was a cat, right? And a dog, right? What about a mouse? And what were they all doing? An interesting tale of three animals doing some crazy stuff!

The mischievous cat returns on a snowy day to wreak more havoc. Lots of predictable rhyme, rhythm and fun.

The scariest part of this story isn't the terrible cat and all the zany things he does in the house, but what mum will say when she comes home.

Follow the adventures of three cats as they rumble and tumble in a confusing journey of words.

Kevin doesnt want a pat. He doesnt want a tickle. And he definitely does NOT want a cuddle. There's absolutely no way this hilarious cat is going to change his mind about that. Or will he?

Meet Kevin, the opinionated feline who is full of cat-titude. Kevin has a craving. He wants custard, and he wants it NOW!

Kevin has some new playmates. They are cute and cuddly and they're here to stay; but not if Kevin has anything to do with it! See what happens when two adorable kittens barge into Kevin's life and make themselves at home. How will this fussy feline cope?

The catawampus cat walked into town one day and that's when everything began to change.

Ayoka, a little girl living in Nigeria, loses her goat. Of course, the goat wanders off through the market where it can cause the most mischief. Interesting mix of realism and fun.

Caterpillar lives alone and, in fear of her surroundings, forms a chrysalis where she can hide away. After a while, she misses the other animals and starts to wonder what it might be like to explore the outside world. When she emerges, she discovers that not only is she different but she is not alone.

Cats adore eating and snoozing and snuggling. They also like acrobats, tightropes and juggling. Roll up, Roll up! Catsby's Great Circus is in town! See the mighty Purrcules Claw, conjuring Kitty Kadabra and fearless Evel Katnevel in this brilliant story from a stellar author and illustrator duo that will have you laughing out loud!

A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and eve, just maybe, a big brown bear... But where are they going? And what has it to do with the baby's scribblings on the cave wall?

Trying to fit into the modern world when you are a caveman isn't easy. Ogg always seems to get things wrong...with hilarious results. Poor Ogg, he just wants to fit in. Luckily he has his best friend Penny to help him.

Celeste and her family members have different experiences while going to the museum, to the park, to the show, celebrating and dreaming.

When a centipede trips over and hurts his foot, the only thing to do is to get a set of shoes for all of his forty-two feet. That's a lot of shoes. Follow centipede and have fun with numbers as he shares his shoes with various beetles, spiders, earwigs and other creatures.

Zane is different to other kids. He has his own made-up language. He likes to line things up. And he is frightened of things that don't seem to bother other people - like the colour black. Things are looking pretty bleak for him and his family, until his sister starts to draw a chalk rainbow on the front steps of their house...

Charlie's a very clever lion. He loves art, fancy restaurants and travelling. Or at least, he thinks he would. It's hard to tell, since he's stuck in a zoo. If Charlie is ever going to explore the world, he'll need a cunning disguise.

At kindergarten, a little boy meets Charlotte, a little girl from Paris, and they become great friends. When Charlotte has to return to Paris, the boy must deal with his loss.

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...

Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous. But when is she going to talk? Mum wants her to say moo, Dad wants her to say neigh, Nana wants her to baa and Max wants her to quack. But Daisy says nothing, until one day she surprises everyone.

A favourite bedtime story to read to a very young child. All the best bedtimes include stories that are read and stories that are told plus a few other things that make them special.

Dad wakes his small boy and it's time for a bath, dressing, hair combing and breakfast.

Emily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are on a mission to cheer up one very unhappy teddy bear. But, no matter what they try, the teddy bear is still miserable. Emily Brown has had enough.

A small white rat learns about 'rat law' as bigger, quicker and stronger rats lay claim to a wonderful piece of cheese.

Two little mice go cheesing and the old, grey meow is watching. This wise cat knows a thing or two and she plans to catch those mice.

Cheetah doesn't realise how skillful his little friends are when they set him up to lose the big race.

Summertime. Long, lazy days. Fishing. Stargazing. And waiting for cherries.

Chester and Gil live in the same goldfish bowl. While Gil just floats around the same old place, Chester knows he can save the world. A funny story of a fishy odd couple and the power of thinking big.

Saturday is fed up with being a little chick as he wants to do more than just cluck, scratch and peck. So, Saturday sets off on a farm adventure and discovers something that really interests him.

Retold from the original tale, this traditional story will captivate readers with its delightful illustrations and lift-up flaps.

The fox steals the chicken and is pursued by the bear and the rabbit. Eventually, when the pursuers find the fox and the chicken, it's not quite what they expected.

Firechief Rhino and his men answer a fire call and, by mistake, put out Great Granny Wrinkles' one hundred birthday candles. However, because Granny's teeth are not so good anymore,she is quite happy with the soggy cake. It turns out to be the most super-sizzling party ever.

A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at a small boy's house. She calls him away on an adventure and, through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, they travel together on a fantastical journey, which unlocks the boy's imagination.

Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then, one day, all the books are taken away and the family discovers they need books more than they could ever have imagined.

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

Chip, like most other gulls, would do anything for fish and chips. When he's banned from his favourite food, he is desperate to get it back on the menu. So Chip hatches a brilliant idea to solve his problem, but has he gone too far this time?

Chip is back! His mission: to become a lifeguard! But his dreams soon go soggy when he's chased off the beach. So Chip and his friends fashion a plan to sneak him in to the surf club. Will their stunt earn Chip a place between the red-and-yellow flags?

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.

A waddle of Little Penguins live on a tiny island. But, their numbers are dwindling. Swampy Marsh knows what to do but no one will listen to him. Soon, he can count the last few penguins on the fingers of one hand. The desperate townsfolk give Swampy and his friends, Max and Mimi, one chance to solve the problem. Based on a true story.

'Joy comes in the morning' It's Christmas Eve in 1932, and Joey, Ellie and their parents are droving cattle in the drought. How will Santa find them on the long and dusty road? And will there be pudding and presents and a tree in the morning? But Joey knows that Christmas always comes.

The tree is decorated, the presents are wrapped and the neighbourhood Christmas lights blaze against a warm December sky in Australia. It's Christmas time at home, the very best time of the year.

Debbie is a very independent, stray cat. She visits a certain house, a few times a week, to get some food and to spend a little time in front of the warm fire. One Christmas morning, Debbie comes to the house again but this time she is not alone.

Every year in December Christmas lights go up in this neighborhood. The children wait up until it is darker to see the moonlight. They also say goodbye to their school friends until the next year and enjoy their holidays. This book is a celebration of summer and the joys of an Australian Christmas.

Christmas comes but once a year, and it's just as well for Santa's reindeer, who have to fight with Mothball for the carrots left out for them by the local children. And, when Mothball takes an unexpected sleigh ride, it's not just Santa who faces the prospect of getting stuck in the chimney. Christmas from a wombat's eye view is always going to be interesting.

A retelling of the much-loved fairy tale, with surprises under each lift-up flap.

This book is about Circle. This book is also about Circle's friends Triangle and Square. When they all play hide-and-seek, Circle makes a rule. But, when Triangle breaks that rule, Circle has to rescue him.

Very simple text with full page photographic illustrations that teach about marine life such as clams, oysters and scallops. Contains a glossary and index.

When there is a very big house, two small children and a huge stack of cardboard boxes that become a game, friendship can help turn a house into a home.

Clancy, the cow, is born with different markings from all the other 'Belted Galloways' in her herd. Being different, it turns out, has certain advantages and she may be able to save the herd.

Clancy the Quokka is super cute, but also has a super cheeky habit of raiding picnic food, so when he spots a magnificent birthday cake, how can he resist? After the mayhem he creates, will Clancy learn his lesson?

A carefree caterpillar named Clara becomes a common cream-coloured butterfly and competes with a conceited caterpillar, Catisha, who becomes a captivating, crimson-coloured butterfly.

We all have our own way of saying goodbye. Libby Gleeson tells a poignant story about letting go, with brooding evocative illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Anna Pignataro.

Clarrie the farmer plans a day out and tries to coax his dog, Bert, into coming with him. But, the day doesn't go quite the way that Clarrie plans. There are adventures, mishaps, chickens and a fox, but no Bert to come to the rescue. This mayhem is nothing compared to the lack of unity between Clarrie's mind and his mouth.

On the day Class Three went to sea, they saw donkeys dancing on the quay, some sea lions skimming stones but they didn't see the skull and crossbones. Watch the pesky pirates plotting to take over Class Three's school trip to the sea. But don't worry, rescue is at hand.

Join Class Two as they wander round the zoo. They see all sorts of animal antics but are unaware of the very large snake that's determined to make a meal out of them.

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When Claude leaves the taps running, a quiet bath time turns into a seafaring adventure.

Claydon is a clingy child who won't let go of his mother's leg. This is a bad idea because his mother is into dangerous sports. Claydon's bear thinks it is a bad idea too.

Once there was a little snail who loved everything round, hoops and wheels and balls and balloons and, most of all, the moon. She longed to glide gently over the moon's surface, around and around and around. And, so, she made a daring decision, she'd find a way to fly to the moon.

Everyone is too busy to take Clementine for a walk. When they finally find the time, Clementine is nowhere to be found.

Sometimes hope has four paws, golden eyes and soft black fur. A kitten called Cleo steps into six-year-old Rob's life after his big brother, Sam, dies.

Clifford wants to participate in the big parade. He wonders what his role will be.

When the big storm comes, Clifford has to save the day.

No matter how hard Clifford tried, his neighbours did not like him. They felt he snored too loud, he shedded too much and he blocked their sunlight.

It is Halloween and Clifford's friends bring him a ladder, a hose and a light that flashes. Clifford decides to march in the Halloween parade as a big, red firetruck.

Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the big red dog have a day at the circus that they will always remember.

Clifford, the small red puppy, and Emily Elizabeth go for a walk in the park. Clifford barks at the birds in the trees, at the bees, at the postman and whoever he sees.

Includes eight holiday and seasonal adventures including birthdays, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

Count with Clifford, the small red puppy.

Clifford, the small red puppy, counts from one to ten while playing with bubbles.

Clifford and friends help Emily Elizabeth on a Birdwell Island dig for dinosaur bones. Everyone finds bones except T-Bone, until he finds a small but important one.

Jetta's necklace is missing and all signs point to Emily Elizabeth. But, Clifford knows Emily Elizabeth is no thief. Clifford, T-Bone and Cleo sniff out clues to solve the mystery.

Emily Elizabeth's class is taking a trip to a museum. Clifford follows the school bus down the road, to the park, past the lighthouse and, finally, to the museum.

Clifford follows his nose past the pizzeria, the bakery, the florist, and finally home to Emily Elizabeth.

In order to pay for his dog food, Clifford, a big red dog, decides to get a job.

Emily Elizabeth is taking Clifford to dog school. His teacher tries to show Clifford how to heel. But, the leash is too short and she's swept off her feet. Then, she tells Clifford to sit and this is even worse.

Clifford gets a part acting in a movie and thinks he will be truly happy.

Emily Elizabeth's big, red dog, Clifford, was always much more exciting than other dogs even before he was a movie or a television star.

As she looks through a photo album, Emily Elizabeth remembers Clifford's puppyhood.

Clifford finds a place to keep cool in the summer.

Because Clifford imitates everything the boy does, he quickly makes a friend.

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.

Clifford, the big, red dog, is lonely when his family takes a trip without him.

Clifford, the dog detective.

Clifford is a big, red dog that belongs to Emily Elizabeth.

When Emily Elizabeth and Clifford visit Clifford's brother, Nero, a fire rescue dog, Clifford demonstrates fire safety and helps to put out a fire.

Whether he's saving a kitten, putting out a fire or holding up a bridge so a parade can safely pass, Clifford is always a hero.

Clifford visits the hospital and gets into mischief everywhere he goes.

It's time to bake cookies with Clifford.

Clifford runs through the alphabet.

Clifford, the small red puppy, meets many animals and discovers the different sounds they make.

At first, Clifford, the small red puppy, doesn't want to take a bath. Then, he finds out how much fun it can be.

Clifford, the small red puppy, thinks up lots of ways to put off going to bed.

Having Clifford around makes every day special for Emily Elizabeth. Not every girl can invite the kids at school to ride home on the back of her big red dog.

Clifford's family have a birthday party for Clifford, their big, red dog.

It's Sunday, and Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are going to visit her grandma. But Clifford can't find Mr. Squeaky, his favorite toy mouse. Emily Elizabeth and Clifford return to the places they visited the previous week to look for Mr. Squeaky.

Clifford makes different kinds of snowmen, plays ice hockey differently and brings home a Christmas tree that is the right size for him but not for the family.

It's Christmas Eve and Clifford and his friends are very busy. They buy Christmas presents, decorate the tree and play in the snow before they go to bed. While Clifford is sleeping, he has a Christmas dream about what Santa will bring for him.

Clifford's going on a trip with Emily Elizabeth's class to a science park and an aquarium. In true Clifford style, he gets into a few scrapes especially when he sees a dinosaur skeleton.

When Clifford visits his dad in the country, they spend a fun day fetching, digging and playing together.

Come and meet Clifford's family.

Discover Clifford's love of autumn.

Many Christmases ago, Clifford was just a tiny red puppy who got into lots of trouble.

Join Clifford as he prepares for Easter.

Many Halloweens ago, Clifford was just a tiny red puppy who got into lots of trouble.

Cllifford's first day at school is filled with finger painting, cookie-baking and other messy misadventures that make Clifford more loveable than ever.

When Emily Elizabeth goes to Grandma and Grandpa's house for a sleepover, she thinks she is leaving her small red puppy behind. So there are lots of surprises in store when Clifford sneaks into her suitcase.

Learn to enjoy the snow with Clifford.

Emily Elizabeth tells about Clifford's first Valentine's Day when he was still a tiny puppy. Clifford goes to the post office with Emily Elizabeth to mail valentine letters and manages to get lost.

Join Clifford as he finds a sleeping kitten, makes friends with a fluffy bunny, rides a velvety horse and swims in a stream with some downy ducks.

Clifford, a very big dog who always overdoes his good deeds, finds something to do that is his size.

Out of all the holidays, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford like Halloween the most. They play games, trick or treat in the neighbourhood, and tell ghost stories. Best of all, they can wear costumes. Clown, witch, knight, or ghost, what will Clifford decide to dress up as this year?

Join Clifford for a funny Easter story.

Mother's Day is coming and Emily Elizabeth is gathering together candy, flowers and a card she'll make herself to surprise her mother. When Clifford accidentally knocks over the ink and tracks pawprints over the card, Emily's surprise might be ruined.

When Clifford develops the hiccups, his friends try to find a cure.

Clifford gets a kitten.

Everyone loves Clifford, the big red dog, because Emily Elizabeth has taught him such beautiful manners.

Clifford the small red puppy takes a walk in his neighbourhood and hears all kinds of new sounds.

Clifford the small red puppy learns about the differences between slow/fast, first/last, up/down, wet/dry and other words that are opposites.

Clifford and his pals just can't stay out of trouble. The silly dogs decide to pass the time by playing around a construction site. This is a bad idea.

The reader may guess where a small red puppy is hiding at each turn of the page.

Travel back to find out how Clifford spent his days as a puppy, before he was big and red.

It's time for Clifford to go to school.

Clifford goes to school with Emily Elizabeth to participate in the outdoor sports day activities.

It's time for Clifford to help with the spring cleaning.

A big red dog starts out early Thanksgiving morning to spend the day with his mother, little suspecting the difficulties he will have in reaching her.

Clifford learns a new trick.

Clifford, the big red dog, makes a snowy valentine for his friends.

Clifford is crying, kissing and, naughtily, running off with a shoemaker's giant display shoe. But, Emily Elizabeth always loves her big red dog.

When Clifford, the big red dog, is feeling sad, Emily Elizabeth and her friends do everything they can think of to cheer him up.

Clifford goes crazy over cookies.

How Emily Elizabeth met Clifford, the big, red dog.

Clifford jumping the wall, fetching the ball and romping with his best friend, Emily Elizabeth.

When it comes to playing, eating, shopping, dressing and even going to bed, Clive, Tessa, Frank, Rosie and the rest of the kids all have their favourite way of doing things.

One little girl never draws anything and never smiles, she seems to have a little black cloud above her. One classmate decides she is going to try and help her smile, draw together and make a friend or two.

Albert is high in the mountains when he falls over a cliff. Just in time, Albert is saved by the Cloud Children who, with some magic words, make him light and airy. Albert has a wonderful time until something reminds him of his own little bed.

Being the smallest in the paddock isn't easy. Clover is always being teased. When three naughty lambs go too far, Clover and her big ideas step in. Discover how Clover shows being little makes her more determined and clever than they could ever imagine.

Clown is one of several toys tossed out with the rubbish. He dusts himself off and gets on with life. The story of clown is told wordlessly in true mime tradition.

Nipper, the crab, hates his clumsy claws until he uses them to rescue his friend from being tangled in seaweed.

Charming farmyard animals introduce themselves in simple, flowing verse. Meet the loyal and loved sheepdog, the powerful bull, the gossipy geese and the nocturnal fox.

A retelling of the much-loved fairy tale, with surprises under each lift-up flap.

A Dreaming narrative belonging to Matingali Napanangka Mudgedell, in which all the birds were brightly coloured. The birds lived together and shared their food. But, one day, the cocky and the crow argued and everything changed.

Dawn and her best friends have a plan! They are going to eat as many leaves as they can, weave cocoons and turn into moths so they can fly. Easy peasy, right? But what happens when days go by and Dawn still doesn't have her wings? What if she doesn't grow them at all? Will Dawn ever get to chase the lights with her friends?

Mabel and Robert love to collect things on their walks, leaves and stones and seeds and berries. But when they are caught in the rain and can't take their collection home they have an even better idea.

Who is the biggest creature of them all? Lift the flaps to find out. The simple rhyming text contrasts the ancient dinosaurs with the animals, people and buildings of today.

Who could resist a little dab of colour here and there? Two curious curlews discover a stash of paints and brushes. An adorable case of Australian birds introduce readers to the joy of colours and colour mixing.

We are all different, but together we colour our world amazing!

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!

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.

Lift-the-flap and reveal brightly coloured photographs of familiar objects.

Celebrate the beauty of our natural environment. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of colour that surrounds us.

Columbia absolutely loves where he lives but he just can't stop sneezing. A solution is provided when he meets a stranger in the desert. A rhyming picture book with a humorous plot and rhythmical text made for reading out loud, complemented by humorous illustrations.

'Womba-rumbaaaa! I'm Combat Wombat, Wildlife Warrior of the Bush!' With courage, determination and sheer wombat power, Combat Wombat leads his bush buddies to safety in a race to escape a raging bushfire. Is he strong enough and clever enough to overcome all obstacles?

While Shirley's parents sit on the beach with their knitting and newspapers, Shirley embarks on a fantasy adventure.

Little chicky can count to five, but now it's time for Nana to try.

The day is ending, night is falling and Nicholas's cat won't come down from the roof. High on the roof, she licks her paws while Nicholas worries about her being all alone, especially during the night. But, his cat doesn't want to come down, at least, not yet.

Daisy is more interested in exploring the exciting things around her than listening to Mother Duck. But, when she comes to some dark and scary waters, she is very happy to have her mum near.

The sequel to the best-selling 'Rumble in the Jungle' is a delightful new collection of poems about creatures who live in and around the ocean.

This is a story for dog lovers and those who have ever wondered what their dog is really thinking.

The children spilled out like sweets from a box into the sunshine. Amanda brought a box of chalks. Someone drew a butterflies, a balloon, a caterpillar, and someone else drew a bumble bee passing by. Soon a beautiful exotic garden spread out across the concrete...

Join the line, the conga line. One by one, Australian animals and birds join the conga line, dancing together until they fall in a tangle at the end.

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

Cat is small and Dog is big. Whatever Dog does, Cat does too. Dog gets really fed up with Cat copying everything she does. But one day, when Cat can't be found, Dog discovers she doesn't have anyone to play with.

Simple text, suitable for an independent reader, with beautifully presented photographic illustrations, looking at examples of the plant and animal life that inhabit coral. Includes good information, a glossary of terms and an index.

Coral Sea Dreaming will take you on a colourful underwater adventure through a magical coral reef. Swim with manta rays, pat a parrotfish, float with the fish and beware of the creatures that lurk beneath - looking for their next meal. Enjoy the poetic text, learn more about the creatures that live in this underwater environment and discover how you can help preserve this multi-coloured marine environment for future generations to enjoy.

Colin is the smallest of ten mice siblings and his mother is so fearful for his safety that she decides to wrap him up in cottonwool to protect him. This isn't as effective as she hoped.

Activities at a birthday party for Clifford, the big red dog, provide opportunities for counting balloons, presents and other objects from one to ten.

Bowerbird Bill loves to build. He also loves to find treasures for his bower. Count with Bill and share his journey as he looks for treasure. Bill's friend Belle is sure to be impressed by his bower.

On race-with-the-wind days or sometimes-I-forget days....I'm counting on you.

Lucy worries about everything and she worries a lot. She's so skilled at worrying that she worries about new and interesting things no one else even thinks about! But when Mrs Hunt tells the class there is going to be a school musical, Lucy decides she wants to be a part of it. She's too worried to try out for any of the parts but Mrs Hunt finds the perfect role for her. Being a piece of the landscape may not suit everyone but Lucy puts everything into being the best tree she can, and with a sprinkle of courage she stands proud and tall as her knees knock and her tummy ties in knots. She becomes the best tree anyone can ever remember!

Pete, the flying, purple pig becomes friends with a tap-dancing cow, Carlotta, but he wants to change her. Pete realises that it's better to accept friends as they are.

Hey diddle diddle, you all know the riddle, a cow jumps over the moon. But, the moon is very high in the sky and cow has to make many high-flying leaps.

His fields are empty so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farm animals. Join in the hunt with lots of animal noises.

See what chaos the animals cause in the farm house when Tom Farmer falls asleep in the haystack.

With sunscreen and life jackets on, Dad and two children zoom off into the creek, passing other boats and people fishing along the way. It's a good time to be on the water and they even come across Cousin Dan, throwing his net as far as he can. With the crab pots set, they wait patiently and play games as they try to guess what fish could be swimming under their boat. It's finally time to check the crab pots.

Very simple text with full page photographic illustrations that teach about marine life such as crabs, shrimp and lobsters. Contains a glossary and index.

Saturdays make Ada cranky. That's because Saturday is the day Ada has her ballet class. Stretch- she kicks. Twirl- she swats. Jump- she flops. "I hate ballet" Ada says. And it doesn't seem like that is going to change anytime soon.

Elephant has a bucket of blocks and wants to build something tall. Something as tall as Elephant. But will it stay up? CRASH! BOOM! Not this time. Build it again? One block. Two blocks? Four blocks? It's still not as tall as Elephant. More blocks! Now will it stay up? Now will it be as tall as Elephant? Build, balance, count - question, estimate, measure - predict, crash, and build again!

The Crayons are ready to celebrate Halloween. They want to go trick-or-treating, but they're not sure what to say. Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbours' doorbells, but it doesn't always go according to plan.

Whether you're happy, sad, invisible or brave, the crayons feel that way too. A great book for reflecting on feelings.

See the animal kingdom's stars as you've never seen them before. The best-loved animals from all over the world are chosen for their special talents and characteristics. Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbours', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls', the 'champions of forgetfulness' and more.

Mopoke welcomes the visitors, who have come from far away, to the valley. Young Joey is just learning to hop and is envious of these new, special creatures. He wishes he could stride across the valley too.

Sean's uncles say he is too small to go fishing with them. ""You might get eaten by a crocodile"", they say. But, Sean reckons he is old enough to go fishing so, early one morning, he goes to the river all by himself.

The birds are thrilled with their new family member, but the other animals are confused. Why would the birds keep a crocodile? Croccy is helpful, and he is graceful, and he does make a great coat rack. But that's not why they keep him. A heart-warming story about family in all its shapes and sizes.

This is the story of a saltwater crocodile, named Cranky, and her struggle to survive. Follow her from the time she hatches until she finds a safe haven where she can lay her own eggs.

Ella has been saving her coins to buy something nice for herself on her outing to the city. In the cold afternoon she spots a little bird pecking about for a crumb to eat and she learns how a simple act of kindness can create something special and valuable for others.

Crunch the guinea pig loves his food, so it is just as well there's plenty of it, especially when a hungry little mouse wants a share. After Crunch refuses to share and hug the mouse, the mouse disappears. Crunch feels bad and starts to worry about the mouse. He sets off to find him but the mouse cannot be found.

Crusher, the school football hero, is coming over to Peter's place. In anticipation, Peter clears his room of childish toys, gives instructions to his mother and young sister about how to behave, and prepares lots of exciting games. But, Crusher isn't quite what Peter expects.

Jacob is just one of millions who won't eat their crusts. But, he is one in a million when it comes to bright ideas. When tiny creatures from a distant, crumbling planet seek Jacob's help, he sets out to do what he can with his big box of uneaten crusts.

The morning adventure from the children's room into their parents' bed, told with delightful humour.

Dudley is so lovely and cuddly that his brothers and sisters can't leave him alone, even when he wants some time to himself. So Dudley sets off alone across the tundra, until he discovers that being with friends and being incredibly cuddly isn't such a bad thing after all.

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.

It's George's first day at school and he's been invited to be a special helper.

After making a curry for her neighbour, Murray, Molly's delicious dishes are in demand. Now everyone wants a taste of her cooking. Before long, Molly's making meals for the people in her street, the suburb and then for people in other cities and even other countries. Molly cooks up a storm for everyone until she injures herself.

When Cuthbert's mother brings home not one baby brother, but four baby sisters, no one seems to have any time for Cuthbert. He wishes for someone to play with, someone big and bad. Three pirates aren't exactly what he had in mind.