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The story of the ingenious way Grandpa, Grandma and Jonathan protect themselves from the swooping, waddling, giggling, gargling magpie that is determined to protect her nest.

For the Grown-Ups: 'Wait! Just wait!' You find yourself saying this all the time, right? Well, we're sorry to say, but you're gonna hate this book! This book is going to make you wait too. Once you and the kids start reading it, you can't do anything else until it's finished.

For Hugo, the world is full of things to count. For his family, that means everything takes extra time, which does come with some nice surprises sometimes.

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.

Even very small children have to face big worries. When mum doesn't arrive to pick her up from school, this little girl faces those worries and carefully thinks about the right thing to do. She knows it is important not to panic and that worries can be forced to back down if you face them. Some devilish worries swirl around the familiar scenes on these beautifully illustrated pages.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. They are best friends. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald but he is going to have to wait for it. And wait, then wait some more.

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.

Little Iggy does not want to leave the house, but Grandad insists, they always have fun together. What follows is a wonderful journey, in the great Australian outdoors, with singing birds, wallaby surprises, secret caterpillar messages and oodles of grandad humour. Here is a story about the wonders of nature, the funny side of life and spending time with the ones we love.

When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don't quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words. That is, until, a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to help.

A delightful collection of twenty-one stories about bears, written and illustrated by many well-known authors and illustrators, including Michael Rosen, Sarah Hayes and John Burningham. If you like bear stories, you'll love this book.

The wall in the middle of this book is supposed to protect one side of the book from the other side. Supposed to.

I have a horse, a beautiful horse, and her name is Wandering Star. We roam wild and free, from the hills to the sea, and it's magic wherever we are. Follow this truly enchanting story of discovery, adventure and wonderful friends.

Jack likes trucks. Alex likes dolls. What will they play together? Their new favourite game, of course!

When her home in a little bent-wing bat colony is destroyed, Warambi is separated from her family. She's forced to shelter in a rather unusual place, where scary sounds are all around her and danger is never far away. Warambi just wants to find her way home.

I have a naughty twin brother who I only see. A cheeky twin brother, his name is Not Me. There are how many boys in this family?

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.

Piggie wants a go at throwing Gerald's ball. Gerald tells him that throwing is a very serious business, requiring lots of skill and practice. But Piggie knows something that Gerald does not.

Mouse has some hot news. Big Bro is coming. The news spreads from Monkey to Parrot to Frog to Elephant. All the animals add to the news until the size and toughness of Big Bro is legendary.

Can you make a circle with your arms? Or a triangle with your fingers? If we work together, we can make a rectangle, or even a pyramid. We can make lots and lots of shapes- just watch this!

A mysterious visitor requests that his extraordinary watch be repaired by Christmas Eve. The watchmaker has never seen a watch like it. His assistant, Peter, suggests an unusual way to repair it but it's a race against time.

Wilf is as strong and independent as a wolf cub can be. He doesn't need help from his friends and family - whatever it is, he can do it ALL BY HIMSELF. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the snow and chill of an Arctic night, he discovers something important - sometimes we all need the help of a friend to keep us safe and show us the way.

A young girl describes the reasons why she loves her pet dog.

Beneath the stars, we all sleep.

Learn to count in Swahili and discover all kinds of African animals in the grasslands of Tanzania.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But, the book must come to an end.

On our own we're special, and we can chase our dream. But when we join up, hand in hand, together we're a team.

Child-like, smiling stick figures and bold, brilliant colours capture what it means for a family to belong together. In a sensitive, child-friendly way, the book focuses on different types of families.

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

Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But, there are two turtles and there is only one hat.

I know I can't change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see... Auggie knows he's no ordinary kid. He does plenty of ordinary things. He feels ordinary. He just doesn't look ordinary. But it is not just Auggie who's different, and everyone is a wonder- if only they could see it.

The family are going on a bear hunt. You can go with them, through the long grass and the mud. Are you scared? Children love this bear hunt.

Hen, Goose and Duck are going on a picnic. They pack all their favourite foods but, as they walk, their basket becomes lighter and lighter.

We all travel paths in our lives that depend on choice, chance and circumstance. Some journeys are purposeful and some are driven by curiosity and adventure. This book is about how every day is different and it is important to make good choices and go on adventures.

Join Suzy Lee as she goes to school with her books and pens, looks for bugs, shows and tells, and finds a friend.

When Turtle races into the lift of Building 24, there is a nod and a blink and a step to the side. A grunt and a sigh and a lean to the right. But what happens when the lift stops moving? Crocodile has a meeting to get to. And Giraffe has a doctors appointment. And Turtle really, really needs to get to the shop.

Clifford, the big red dog, is moving to Birdwell Island. He teaches everyone on Birdwell Island to have respect for others.

Wendell, an inventor, builds a robot called Clunk who is a total disaster because he is so untidy. He is thrown down the rubbish shoot onto the scrap heap. Wendell invents a replacement robot called Wendelbot who is obsessed with tidiness and Wendell realises he is in danger of being thrown into the rubbish as well.

Bruno can't wash when there is a whale in the bath, but why won't anyone believe him.

Dear reader, please take time to note, Two ways to read this book I wrote. The first way is for everyone, Just read the book, enjoy the fun. The second way will challenge those Who like to read beyond the prose. Who'd like to ACT just like a cat (And that's an anagram, in fact)."

Its fun to find out the strange names for a group of animals. What is a group of lizards called or a group of jellyfish? Find out the answers and many more in this book.

Do you know the names given to different groups of animals? Did you know that a group of penguins is called a colony? There is no group name for quokkas but they are said to be Australia's happiest animals as they always appear to be smiling.

Koala has a great question. What colour is the sea? Her friends give her so many answers she decides to go and look for herself.

It's time to step outside the square and explore your creativity. So many shapes, so many possibilities. Have some fun with your imagination.

Find out how elephants communicate with one another, not only through the noises they make but with their body movements.

Jenny finds a big, egg-shaped thing down by the creek. She takes it home and, when it hatches, out pops a cute, but very hungry, baby dinosaur.

What do they do with all the poo from all the animals at the zoo? The elephants, the tigers, the kangaroos - what do they do with all that poo? Do they mix it into chocolate ice-cream? Sprinkle it on pizza? Can you guess what else they might do?

In every country around the world are grandmas short and tall. Though they go by different names, we love them one and all. An inclusive picture book for grandparents and grandchildren everywhere.

Some people call him nonno, some call him kabu, some call him grandpa. Here is a book celebrating the different ways we say and enjoy grandfathers.

In every corner of the globe, as years begin and end, there are many ways to celebrate with family and friends. This joyous book that explores the many different ways we celebrate the close of one year and the beginning of another.

Ruby is looking forward to Christmas and the street party in the local park, as well as many other happy customs. One of these is the neighbourhood children hanging a Christmas wish on the big tree in the park, before they perform their yearly show. Ruby happily ponders on all the things she loves about the festive season - baking, presents, Christmas lunch and the freedom of holidays.

In class, the children are trying to determine whose father is the most important. The answer may surprise you.

Pig is kind, thoughtful and fun, but also a tremendous worrier. His worries about throwing a perfect party are too much to bear until Mouse shows Pig that grey days never last with the help of your friends.

Who am I? I ask myself. What makes me a me? I think hard with all my might and look around to see. Sometimes I am like super guy, really strong and brave. Sometimes I am like a tree, my arms stick out like branches. And sometimes I am like a snail, slow, slow, slow.

What makes your dad happy? Find out all of the things that make these dads happy.

Find out all the simple things that make this little girl's Mum happy.

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

When a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick out a pet, they can't choose just one.

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?

There is a surprise birthday party for Zebra, and all his friends are passing the message along. But when the message gets mixed up, there is confusion, chaos and lots of fun!

Stories to help you through life's little moments and big emotions with kindness and words from the heart. Stories with these words. I'm not brave enough today, maybe next time. You're hurting my feelings right now. You can cry, I don't mind. A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.

A simple counting book in which the pictures compare related everyday, useful objects used in Australia before 1788 and their modern counterparts.

Take a walk down High Street and explore the different jobs people have. What do they do? How do they do it?

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.

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.

Imagine if humans were born from eggs. Find out about the animals that lay eggs and how the babies make their way out. Discover why some eggs are huge while others are tiny.

A honeybee tells the story of her life, from hatching from an egg to collecting nectar and honey.

A red emerald butterfly tells the story of his life, from hatching from an egg to becoming a caterpillar, chrysalis and finally an adult butterfly.

A dragonfly tells the story of its life, from hatching from an egg to becoming an adult dragonfly.

A grasshopper tells the story of its life, from hatching from an egg to becoming an adult grasshopper.

A garden spider tells how she spins webs and lays eggs, and we learn what happens when her young hatches.

A worker ant tells the story of her life, from hatching to being part of a colony.

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.

The animals are being driven out of the barn by a hideous smell. They all think it is the little piglet but perhaps it is a case of mistaken identity.

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.

Good intentions go awry for a little boy, as a polish here and a scrub-a-dub there ends up in a parakeet going through a vacuum cleaner, a couple of floods, ice cream cake where there shouldn't be ice cream cake, and the promise of a return visit.

Large and brightly coloured pictures of Mr Wolf, knowing when its time to do things, provides an excellent way of learning the time.

Learn the time with Maisy, the mouse.

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?

The old milk bar on the corner is coming down to make way for something new. Little Davey Durak is gathering scrap- a short piece of wood here, a long piece there. But what's Davey building? Big Bruce the Builder wants to know, but Davey won't tell...

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.

Wheels go fast, Wheels go slow. Shout what's coming, if you know! Join in with this interactive story for all the wheel-loving people in your life.

Make all the sounds and actions as you read along to this well-known rhyme.

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.

'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.

One day, Dad said he thought I was old enough for him to show me the universe. We rugged up and set off through the town, where the shops are closing for the night. I wonder where the universe is.

A picture book about the evolution of elephants.

Follow seven children as they grow up from tiny babies to age seven, with a different event to highlight each year. There's the year when Nicky tipped spaghetti on her head and, another, when Ernie climbed into the fish tank.

Henry is an overly methodical boy, preferring sums and order to playing or daydreaming. Luckily, he catches a fortuitous case of Imaginitis, a condition where silly thoughts invade his head in a random manner and beg to be acted on.

Using the club mascots and various Rugby League players and captains, these books will allow readers to read about Rugby League and their favourite clubs and players, whilst engaging with text and practicing reading strategies.

When Lily gets a new baby brother, she soon discovers that it's not easy learning new things and helping to look after someone so small. But, then, Grandma brings her a very special surprise. Someone who also needs to be cared for.

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

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.

Visiting Grandma can sometimes be sad, but a little girl and her brother brighten Grandma's dreams and bring warmth and laughter to the residents of an aged care home.

All about being very, very young - and growing up, a bit.

When I grow up I can be a goat, I can be a boat, I can be a penguin in a coat... A gloriously silly celebration of what it means to grow up, from the author of The Short Giraffe.

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.

When Lulu went to the zoo she was sad for the giraffes and the penguins. She decides to release all the animals from their cages and takes them back to her house to live. However that turns out to be not quite such a good plan after all.

Poppy and her dog, Max, act out possible career and pastime choices in a way that inspires the imagination and choices of young students.

When it's cold and snowy and bleak and brown, Spring seems very far away. But, if you wait, soon you will see leaves and blossoms, smell flowers and mud. Soon, you will hear birds and buzzing bees.

Based on a story told by David Mowaljarlai of the Ngarinyin tribe. One of a series of Aboriginal stories about animals and birds.

It's bath time in the outback, and a dusty boy is waiting, but so are some very dusty and very cheeky animals. Will this boy ever get clean?

Josh always pulled the most awful faces. His mum always said he'd be sorry when the wind changed. One day the wind changes but Josh can't believe that it could really make something awful happen. He may be surprised.

When we go walkabout, what do we see. Yirruwa yirrilikenuma-langwa, amiyembena yirringka yirruwa.

Take a walk around Melbourne- Can you find the golden whale? Can you find the giants and their clock? Join the author as she relives childhood trips to town that bring the city to life with wonder and fun. Reliving cherished childhood memories of trips to town, Maree Coote has created a delightful nonsense romp around the city of style. Join in a child's discovery of Melbourne, its surprises, its delights, its hidden treasures and unexpected touchstones.

Your pet iguana, tap-dancing shoes, an inflatable moose...What else might you need when you're going to the moon?

Every day, after work, Dad and I go to the park to play cricket. Dad's really good at cricket and teaches me everything he knows, which should be great.

There is a big difference between watching a game of rugby league on television and actually being there. Read what it is like watching the game live.

Maisy is playing hide-and-seek with Charley, Tallulah, Eddie and Cyril.

Spot has lost his friends the frogs! Peek behind the snuggly felt flaps to see where they are hiding. And learn about colours along the way. This is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Spot, and the sturdy felt flaps are ideal for developing fine motor skills. Enjoy the fun of discovering what's behind the flap read after read.

Spot has lost his friend Little Chick! Peek behind the snuggly felt flaps to see where Little Chick is hiding. And learn about colours along the way. This is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Spot, and the sturdy felt flaps are ideal for developing fine motor skills. Enjoy the fun of discovering what's behind the flap read after read.

Roddy and his dog, Banana, are the best of friends, They play together, rest together and sleep together. What do Roddy and his parents do when they return home to find a hole under the back fence and no Banana.

Lily has a special relationship with Blue Kangaroo. He goes with her everywhere but she has a habit of losing him. A delightful picture book.

Where's Magoo? Play hide and seek with Magoo by finding him in the pictures and see what mischief this cheeky pup is up to now.

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 where the stars go when the sun comes up? Join Possum as she ventures beyond her hollow to gain answers to this question from other Australian animals.

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

A lift-the-flap book about Maisy, the mouse. Find out where Maisy lives.

A wise, gentle picture book about the passage of time for those who wonder why special days can't last forever.

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.

A lift-the-flap book about Maisy, the mouse, who is searching for her panda.

Rusty, his mother and two friends, Henrietta and Toby, are going into town on the bus. In the department store, Rusty's mother gives clear instructions that they must all stay together. But, Rusty is a curious young dog whose nose repeatedly leads him astray. Soon, everyone is looking for him.

There are all sorts of sheep doing activities. There is the blue sheep, the red sheep, the bath sheep and the bed sheep, but, the green sheep is missing.

On the hillside is a small, beautiful house where Grace the Witch lives. Anyone who stumbles upon this house would love it, so unsurprisingly, Ant, Rat, Snake and Frog all want to live there, too. But Grace the Witch does not like to share her house and wants to live somewhere quiet. Where should Grace the Witch live?

When Jamie can't sleep, he and Lucy decide to look for the dream time fairies.

Inspired by an extraordinary true story, Where the Heart Is explores the friendship between Dindim the Magellanic penguin and his rescuer, Joao. We get to see Dindim's 8000-mile journey to his Patagonian home, and his longing to return. Young readers will delight in travelling across the ocean with Dindim, meeting whales and albatross! This is a celebration of the power of friendship and the beauty of the natural world.

High in the mountains through the sleepy clouds. Deep in the forest past the chiming birds. Will we see the lyrebird? I don't know. Tip-toe, tip-toe. The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story of intergenerational connection, habitat and adventure.

Max, wearing his wolf suit, sails to where the wild things are. Over the years, many children have taken this voyage with Max.

Go on an adventure with Sophie as she attempts to find her best friend, Bear. Sophie has to be brave, just like Bear, but the Shadow Monster is lurking in the dark. This gentle book encourages children to face their fears and to have courage, even if they are frightened or nervous.

Little wombat can't find his dummy.

When Jessie and her family move to the Outback, there isn't room in their horse-drawn cart for her favourite toy, Bertie Bear. Poor Bertie is packed into a box to travel with the cameleers. But, when Bertie becomes dislodged, he doesn't understand where his family has gone. Bertie is about to begin some grand adventures.

Three children imagine that their working mother has brought home their favourite bedtime story characters and are astonished when she actually does.

Lift the flaps to find Spot as his mother searches for him behind doors, under beds, even inside the piano. Help hunt for this lovable puppy.

What starts as a game of jungle hide-and-seek to find the elephant, the parrot and the snake quickly turns into something more significant. A near wordless picture book which powerfully demonstrates the devastating effects of deforestation in Brazil.

Three pirates hunt for gold, accompanied by a green parrot. Lots of rhyme and alliteration.

Rosie has lost her baby chick. She looks under the hen house. She looks behind the wheelbarrow. But, little baby chick isn't there. But, watch out Rosie, there's someone following you and it's not just your baby chick.

'You might think that when you sleep the world sleeps with you, but all through the night others are busy. Firefighters wait for the bell to ring, nurses and doctors look after their patients, postal workers sort letters and parcels. Mums and dads are up feeding their babies. In the wild, owls, bats and foxes search for food.

Life is full of brightness for one polar bear cub. But then the shadows fall...and his world changes. The little cub must learn to hope again.

A little boy stands in front of a white wall. He readies his brush and begins to paint. First off, a coat of pink. But wait, the painted wall reveals six birdies, perched on a branch. Then, he tries the blue, yellow, grey, green and purple. There are lots of surprises in store for our little painter. A wordless picture book.

Whitney and Britney are two gorgeous chooks, Fluffy and silky with stunning good looks. Dora is perplexed about where her chooks go each night. Little does she know, they are Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas!

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.

Using the club mascots and various Rugby League players and captains, these books will allow readers to read about Rugby League and their favourite clubs and players, whilst engaging with text and practicing reading strategies.

One warm, sunny morning, a donkey, a cow, a pig, a sheep and a tiny little mouse decide to go for a row in a boat.

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.

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.

Two stories in one about a lonely boy and a kitten.

The Quite Nice Wolf doesn't fit in with the local wolf pack. he commences training to become a proper wolf - one that's BIG and BAD. Can he help the wolf pack with their master plan?

This is a picture book for drivers of all ages. A new play on the fable of the hare and the tortoise.

Alex has a new foster sister, Emma, and excitedly tells his class. But, when Jimmy Martin tells Alex that Emma is not his real sister and his family is not normal, Alex isn't quite so excited anymore.

Join Nellie and Gus and their parents for a day at the zoo, where they see all kinds of children and families - both animal and human! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives for a big dinner at home.

Who's there, hiding behind the door? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill, this delightful hide-and-seek story, with trademark simple text, linked illustrations and lots of surprises behind flaps is perfect for a new generation of Spot fans.

On a stroll to the park, a playful pup takes the lead to see how many new friends will be found.

Guess which animal just by looking at their bones. A masterpiece of paper-cut art for a fun introduction to the vertebrate animal world.

Lift the flap and find out whose eating dinner and what it is.

From inside to out, dinosaurs will be revealed. From ankylosaurs to velociraptors, so many favourite dinosaurs are in skeletal pieces ready to be recovered.

When two little monkeys lose their mother, they have to check lots of tails to find her. But, there are lots and lots of dangerous tails.

A father answers his little daughter's curious questions about all the different people she sees passing by in an ANZAC Day march. Simple, clear explanations of the concept of honouring those who fought presented in a way that may inspire discussion amongst those who share this book.

Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding but Nellie can't wear her flower girl dress. Today, she's a dinosaur. Luckily, Nellie might just have a roaring-ly good idea...

Whimsical situations around the owning of pets. Against the backdrop of an owner's seemingly carefree life, Murphy the dog questions the rules under which he must live.

There was a time when Elephant had no nose at all. You see, he was big, he was clumsy and he was very, very smelly. But, his friends didn't tell him because they didn't want to upset him.

You see, there was a time when Giraffe didn't have a long neck. She had short legs, short horns and a very short, stumpy neck. She was also a very fussy eater. When Giraffe tried to get some honey from deep inside a tree, everything changed.

Everyone loves the Earth for its beauty, the people, animals and the wonders of nature. Why do you love the Earth?

There was a time when Lion wasn't like a King. You could even say that Lion had no roar. But, something happened when the animals asked Lion to make snappy Crocodile share the waterhole.

There was a time when Monkeys didn't swing in the trees. They used to stay on the ground and play. And, they loved to wind Crocodile up. One day, Crocodile got cross and went snap.

Anteaters, apes and antelopes, baboons and bison, beavers, bats. Animals from all over the world have come to our street. A boy's nocturnal visit from a parade of dancing animals warns us all that the world we share is in danger.

Wibbly Pig has ten balloons but not for very long. As he gives them away, he holds on tightly to his favourite teddy bear balloon. But, then, Big Pig's shouting sister comes along.

The city of Squareton had streets that were all smooth and wide and very, very straight except for Wibbly Wobbly Street. The mayor and his council try to straighten Wibbly Wobbly Street, but they should think again.

Join Wilbur, a fun loving family pet as he shares the joy of Grace and Joe's first years. He worries when they fall, he rejoices with their first steps, and faithfully joins in all their adventures.

An enjoyable introduction to alphabet books that provides poetic text and rich, full page, close-up Illustrations with a photographic quality.

Four wild boars, Boris, Morris, Horace and Doris, are bad tempered, smelly, rude and always hungry. They turn their talents to cooking a cake and, of course, they can't wait to devour it.

A girl lives in the world with only a small dog for company. A sensitive story with original artwork.

Wilfrid, who has four names, spends much of his time in the retirement home next door. His special friend, Miss Nancy, who also has four names, has lost her memory. Wilfred tries to help her by finding Miss Nancy's memories for her.

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?

Willow the wombat and Marshall the hopping mouse set out on a treasure hunt. They eventually find the real treasure which is worth more than all the gold in the world.

Willy and Hugh meet in the park and, after a tricky start, they become firm friends. When threatened by bullies or monsters, Willy and Hugh look after each other.

There is a cloud following Willy wherever he goes. He can't hide and he can't escape. There is only one thing he can do. Willy will have to stand up to it.

Willy, the chimpanzee, isn't good at sports and prefers books and music. When he is threatened by a bully, he triumphs.

Willy, the modest chimpanzee, becomes the various characters of his dreams. He is a rock singer, superhero, beggar and king.

When he is bullied by a gorilla gang, Willy, the chimpanzee, answers a bodybuilding advertisement to grow big and strong.

Willy the chimp loves football. But, he doesn't have any boots, so he's never picked for the team. Then, one evening, Willy is given a strange pair of old-looking football boots and his luck is about to change.

Inspired by well-known artists whose works appear in a fold-out, double-page spread at the back of the book, Willy, the chimpanzee, has created his own masterpieces.

The mischievous Wim Wom will cause trouble if the children don't do as they are told. The children draw, make and model him and events take a surprising turn when the Wim Wom from the Mustard Mill makes his appearance.

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.

Two very different cats: Winston, a free-spirited explorer; and The Indoor Cat, lover of leisure; form a friendship and show each other how different their lives could be. Can The Indoor Cat be enticed by outdoor adventure? Will Winston be tempted by a life of indoor luxury?

A wistful picture book about a boy's quest for a little rough-and-tumble dog of his own. A story about the need to love and be loved.

How good it is to have toes and ears and tongues and other parts of our body, to enjoy paddling, listening and tasting, and all the other senses that we have.

A leaf that flies. A rock that hops. These are some of the wonderful things that Simon sees on his walk with Nan. Simon takes a walk through the bush with his Nan and along the way finds out that things are not always what they seem.

On this night, the toys are playing noisily in the toy room. Fairy Doll waves her wobbly wand with rather dire consequences.

A wolf in disguise captures six little kids.

Watch in wonder as three cheeky little circus pigs make a wild wolf jump through hoops, endure feats of astounding derring-do and even withstand perilous games of dress-up. Safe in the thought that the wolf won't bite, they even put their heads between his jaws. But, maybe they are pushing the wolf just too far.

Wolf can smell goose. A nice, fat, juicy goose to have for his dinner, or so he thinks.

Dear Readers, fairy tales are nonsense. They're full of wolves pestering pigs and picking on sweet little girls in red hoods. But I would never do those things. I knit! I bake blueberry pie! You want to know what I really want to do? I want to rescue a princess! And if I can't? I quit! Yours sincerely, Wolfie.

Once upon a time there was a rabbit who had never seen a wolf, and a young wolf who had never seen a rabbit. The pair meet and become good friends. Tom the rabbit teaches the wolf to play marbles, read, count and fish. Wolfy teaches Tom to run very, very fast. But eventually their friendship is tested by the classic game Who's-afraid-of-the-big-bad-wolf? Can the little rabbit and the young wolf remain best friends in all the world?

All the animals are excitedly preparing for a Christmas nativity performance. Wombat is desperate to have a part in the play but is unsuitable for every role he tries, except one.

A gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy, wombat stew. At least, that's what Dingo is planning but he doesn't reckon on the help of Wombat's friends.

Mothball has become an athlete, albeit a little accidentally. In her never-ending quest for carrots, Mothball stumbles upon children at the local school sports day and ends up competing.

When I look at you and you look at me, I wonder what wonderful things you will be.

I was walking down the road, and I saw a donkey ... hee-haw. And he only had three legs. He was a wonky donkey ... In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey. There is much fun to be had trying to predict the new word for each clue given.

Through cumulative text and simple illustrations, children are introduced to information about wool production. The book traces the wool from the sheep's back to the boy's back.

Mrs Boots, Sam, Poppy, Rusty, the dog, and Ted, the farmhand, have to save the day when naughty Woolly encourages all the other sheep to stand on the line and stop the train. They come up with a novel idea that is very exciting for sheep.

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The jolliest time of my whole day is when I hear it's time to play! As Ruby shares the fun and busyness of her life, this book looks at key times in a day and in a subtle way highlights the importance of routine, and also balance in our lives, including time for meditation and reflection.

When I feel happy, all the world seems light, like sunshine and daffodils, all golden and bright. With so much awareness around mindfulness and mental health in young children, this is the perfect book to start gentle conversations about why we can feel the way we do, and how some of our more confronting feelings can be managed.

Explore the exciting world of soccer in this series of books. Learn the rules, who are the famous players and which is the best team. Get ready to get in on the action.

Pirates are swashbuckling, treasure hunting, buccaneers of the seven seas. But if your mother is the Pirate Captain and you can't stand on deck without getting seasick that makes William 'The World's Worst Pirate'. When the ship is attacked, can he use his own special talent to save the day?

Worm lives underground, munching through the earth. Life is pretty predictable. Then, one day, everything changes.

When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, they want to get married. Their friends want to know who will wear the dress and who will wear the tuxedo. But, it doesn't matter because Worm loves Worm.

In this funny and informative rhyming story, find out about worms that can convert garden waste and food scraps into nutrients to feed your garden.

Lots of fun about what to choose. You can decide whether you'd rather dance with a goat, tickle a monkey, help a witch make a stew or help Santa deliver presents.

Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story but he keeps being interrupted by others, including an elephant, a queen, a pirate and even rats. As the intruders get increasingly ridiculous, Nicholas gets increasingly frustrated about not being able to tell his story.

Delightful illustrations bring this old rhyme to life. Three fishermen set out on a magical dream as they climb aboard a wooden shoe.