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Relive the Magic. Give the classic Disney stories you loved as a child to your own children. They’ll have hours of fun as they learn to read these timeless tales.

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Over 200 free or almost free things to send for by mail! Where can you get heaps of stickers? This 11th edition will contain everything a child needs to start that school project or sticker..

Spent all your pocket money again? There are heaps of great things you can make with stuff that’s lying round the house — and they won’t cost you a cent! Ages 7-12. Check out all..

This board book brings together popular activity rhymes including ‘Row Your Boat’ and ‘Ring of Roses.’

While Audrey yearns for new adventures, her brother Oliver dreams of hidden treasures. When the twins explore different biomes, they find plenty of both in 5-Minute Adventures for Minecrafters, an all-new series of stories for..

Why do sailors sleep in hammocks? Who were the Aztecs? How tall is the Statue of Liberty? These and 500 other questions are answered in this fascinating and colourful collection. This book will delight and..

A warm and funny detective story for early readers set in a friendly forest. The final story in this big-hearted series takes on the most important case ever investigated in Detective Gordon’s forest—where is Buffy’s..

This classic anthology conjures up a vanished world of candlelight, horse-drawn carriages and the Victorian nursery. Today’s children love Robert Louis Stevenson’s delightful verses because of their deceptively simple rhymes and rhythms – and their..

A Christmas story wrapped with an embossed, glittered bow on the cover! A gift that reads “A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR: ME!” How could anyone wait to tear it open? And when they do… SURPRISE! It’s..

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This paperback edition brings together two adventures of the loveable elephant Horton: ‘Horton Hears a Who’ and ‘Horton Hatches the Egg’. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr Seuss..

Lucy lived not so many years ago in a small cold town by the sea…where things changed very slowly. Enter the weird and wonderful world of Lucy’s childhood. Meet Aunt Fanny, Auntie Bea and Aunt..

Grace’s journey concludes in this, the thrilling final book about a brave convict girl who is given a second chance. Poor Glory, the beautiful horse, is ill, and it’s all Grace’s fault. Her master blames..

Here’s a cool and crafty book for capturing all those magical moments of childhood—a great activity for a parent and child to complete together. With space for writing about funny babyhood stories, school memories, and..

Buzzy, bubbly, tall or small…whose is the best kiss of all? Can you guess? A giraffe kiss is very tall — just turn the page and see! Elephant kisses are long, of course, while tiny..

Down in the woods in the late evening sun, Big Daddy Rabbit said, “Come, Little One. Let’s race and let’s chase, and let’s laugh and let’s leap! We’ll have lots of fun, then you must..

“Mouse is a moose. He’s not a mouse or a louse or anything else. He’s a moose I call Mouse.” So begins the unique story about a young girl and her secret rendezvous with a..

Selections of poetry for children by four English poets Eleanor Farjeon, James Reeves, , E. V. Rieu, and Ian Serraillier. The anthology includes brief biographical notes and a short introduction to each poet suggesting how..

Vic was a real city kid. He was good fun to be with. He was a great mate to have around when things went wrong too — even if those things happened on a farm!

Funny answers to life’s big questions If you want to discover the answers to the big questions in life, such as: when is a witch not a witch? how do you make the world beat..

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Cyrus and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves on Mars. Can they..

A Slice of Magic Pudding, Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff.

Third in a trilogy concerned with the Australian bush and its wildlife. The poetic text is illustrated by a major Australian artist.

About Wise Men And Simpletons: Tales From Grimm is a collection of fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm and translated by Elizabeth Shub. The book features beautiful etchings by Nonny Hogrogian. It is a..

The animals of Farthing Wood have found a safe, new home in White Deer Park. But winter brings new dangers – cold and hunger. When Badger goes out to check on his friends, another disaster..

Once Mollie and Peter have discovered the Wishing-Chair, their lives are full of adventure. It takes them to all sorts of magical places, from the giant’s castle where they rescue Chinky the Pixie, to the..

Strange things happen all the time… A nine-year-old girl’s non-stop chatter rids the town of aliens. A disastrous competition between two master chefs results in gastronomic chaos. A slightly cranky genie makes more than magic...

Remember your Classical education? The philosophers always talked about the four elements — air, earth, fire, water. This wonderful series by author J. M. Parramon introduces the four elements in a simple, easy-to-read text with..

Everybody knows that fairies are charming little creatures, dainty, pretty, and tidy. Not Airy Fairy! Airy Fairys school is the scene for a series of student athletic events. Who is the fastest, fittest, sportiest fairy..

Award-winning artist Vincent Namatjira tells the life story of his great-grandfather, Albert Namatjira, one of Australia’s most iconic artists. Vincent’s witty and moving paintings are accompanied by evocative text, which records the pivotal moments in..

“I think this is going to be an extra special Christmas.” Albert is feeling very happy after his first day as a special Christmas postman. Now that he’s working, he can afford a few treats,..

This is an essential guide to the exciting missions of teenage spy Alex Rider, featuring blueprints, data files, foldout posters and more. Resembling an MI6 secret dossier, these classified documents reveal the inside story of..

Quentin Blake and Hilaire Belloc have chosen and illustrated a selection of truly frightful children and visually interpret their terrible fates.

Originally written and hand-drawn from 1862 to 1864 by Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson) for 10-year-old Alice Liddell, the daughter of Dodgson’s Oxford college dean, the manuscript “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground” would become Alice’s Adventures in..

Alice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where Aunty Gee is hosting the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence Ridley. Even Ambrosia Headlington-Bear has come along, much to her daughter..

Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple! Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It’s a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals, and classes at Mrs. Kimmel’s School for..

The two girls are looking forward to a relaxing holiday at Highton Hall. But a cranky boy is causing mischief on the estate, a movie star has come to visit, and a stranger is snooping..

Helen Oxenbury’s interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic story has all the qualities that make her picture books so well-loved. This is a real picture book Alice, but with the full text. Alice is engagingly modern,..

From the bestselling creative duo behind The Wonky Donkey. Poor Monkey’s two front teeth are missing! The Tooth Detective is on the case, but maybe Santa can help. All Monkey wants for Christmas are his..

When Frankie McGee insists on borrowing yet another book about tractors, his mum crumbles. She begs him to read a book about something else – cars, planes, cranes, trains – anything! Frankie launches into all..

A Selection Celebrating 25 Years of Puffins in Australia. Excerpts from thirty children’s books published by Puffin, Australia. Includes short biographies and notes from each author.

Throw your bags on the truck kids, throw your bags on the truck. Stop your running amuck kids, and throw your bags on the truck. Dad’s got his work cut out for him, organising the..

In Alpha Quest, Bruce and Rosie have created a world full of amazing characters and extraordinary images. It is a mystery to be solved, and a book to be explored over and over again. For..

Alison Jay weaves potent magic as she leads grown-ups and children alike on a very special journey through the alphabet.

Amelia Jane is back! The other toys do their very best to try to teach her to be good, but the terror of the toy cupboard can’t behave herself for long.

What would you do if an Aardvark arrived in the garden? Would you go on adventures together?

You should have come to this Great Aussie Do, The guest list sure read like an Aussie Who’s Who. But best part of all, and I tell you it’s true, Was that kangaroo played his..

The animals of Coconut Village decide to hold a craftwork contest to show off their skills. But the winner is an unexpected choice!

A poor French farmer named Pierre has nothing but bad luck. Nothing that is except his beloved big black whiskery pig called Jean-Jacques. One autumn afternoon Pierre and his pig are searching for truffles in..

Tom is unhappy at school because he feels he is out of place. When his parents take him to Half Moon Bay he gains a new understanding of himself. The author’s other publications include ‘Panic..

Guardian angel, remind me that I am in your care, and should help be needed, you will be there. Marci and her inspiring Children of the Inner Light characters show us that angels are hard..

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For ages 2-4. Three of the longest food chains of the animal kingdom are depicted in three accordion-foldout volumes, complete with stunning dimensional art and sparse read-aloud text. Young children will experience the Factual, specific,..

A delightful story for early readers featuring a clear text layout with large spacing between words and stunning illustrations.

It’s so hard to share your favourite thing. Meet Annie. Annie loves her chair. She’s had it ever since she was tiny. No one is allowed on Annie’s chair. But today Annie is very angry...

A rare view of the animal life at the bottom of the Earth is beautifully illustrated to show details about the animals of Antarctica, their behaviour, and the fascinating ways they survive in this harsh..

Dive into Rolf’s underwater world and discover a sea of mazes, puzzles, spottos, conundrums, quizzes, teasers, stumpers and bafflers! With over 30 different puzzles, this book is bound to bemuse, confuse and provide hours of..

This house is not for sale! Araminta Spook isn’t like most girls her age. She lives in a huge and haunted house with her Uncle Drac and Aunt Tabitha and her greatest ambition is to..

I spy with my little eye something beginning with… Join Grace and her family as they travel around Australia in this lift-the-flap version of Alison Lester’s much-loved, classic book, Are We There Yet? Specially adapted..

Aristotle is a bold little cat who is always getting himself into danger. He lives with a good witch called Bella Donna who thinks he’ll make a proper witch’s cat one day – if he..

Aristotle just wants to be happy… is that too much for a germ to ask? Author in print by Random House. From the author who created the memorable world of Wilton the intestinal worm and..

Shot outside the offices of MI6 and left for dead by Scorpia, Alex Rider awakens in a top-secret hospital, glad simply to be alive. But danger has a way of following Alex, and when the..

A heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations. Claude is a large elephant. Finlay is a small one. Claude can trumpet so loudly, the earth shakes! Finlay can only squeak and spurt tiny fountains with his trunk...

Simple, funny and wise stories for young readers, featuring Australia’s unique birds and animals. Based on the Wombat character from One Woolly Wombat. When Wombat and his friend Bandicoot go for a swim at the..

A pre-WW1 yarn for young people full of archetypal adventure – featuring tempests, desert islands, caverns, and all manner of peril in the course of a hunt for treasure.

Hey! Ho! What a show! Look what we’ve made! As we go marching round and round in the Easter Hat Parade! Join the Aussie animals as they create amazing hats for their very first Easter..

Ronald Monro was a gifted naturalist and nature photographer.

Juvenile edition in the “Southern Cross” series. Voyage of Disaster (Batavia), by Bruce Edwards. The narrow escape (Endeavour), by Lynne Stronell. The wrong ship (Investigator), by KA Austin.

Ava and Angus are off to the Doolimba show, with its fun rides and lots of cute animals! But when daring twins Donna and Danny Donnelly tempt Ava to sneak into the animals’ shed at..

Eddie’s parents catch a disease that turns them yellow so he’s sent to his relatives at Awful End. Set in a 19th century world of blotchy skin, runaway orphans and a stuffed stoat called Malcolm,..

Babar and his family and friends are invited to visit the island of the birds.

One day, Baby Bear and Mama Bear decide to visit the zoo. But when Baby Bear gets lost, he discovers he’s not the only baby bear at the zoo!

When Baby Bear gets the birthday hiccups everyone wants to help! Can little Monkey dance them away? Or will little lion scare them away? Giggle, roar and tickle your way through this fun and friendly..

I is for INNSMOUTH, a hell of a town, Where the people wear gold, and are quite hard to drown. Learn your ABCs and 123s – Mythos style! In the tradition of Gorey’s The Gashlycrumb..

These delightful first books for baby have high-contrast illustration and simple words to help develop a baby’s language skills. And their small size padded covers make them perfect for little hands to hold!

So I’m surrounded by crocodiles, holding a briefcase full of fish fingers, I’m wearing a swamp monster mask AND MISS PRIMULA IS ABOUT TO CALL MY PARENTS!!! How did this happen? Read my Badly Drawn..

Bailey has a big discovery when he leaves his paddock for adventure and finds his true self. A collaboration between students in Prep and Year 6 at Lang Lang Primary School.

Bella is an excitable little girl with a big imagination. She takes up ballet lessons and although she tries really hard to concentrate, Bella often finds herself distracted. One day, Bella comes across a lost..

Henry P. Baloney. Henry is an alien schoolkid who needs to come up with one very good excuse to explain why he is late for szkola, again. Otherwise, his teacher Miss Bugscuffle promises, it’s Permanent..

The man from Snowy River – Father Riley’s horse – Story of Mongrel Grey.

When Alex’s mum is asked to lead the pet-care club at school, Alex knows he’ll be the laughing stock of his class. Alex’s mum Lillian has a strange fascination with her dog, and Dumpling gets..

Barney loves cat food. Barney loves greens. Barney loves bacon and biscuits and beans… Barney the dog loves to eat. In fact, Barney not only loves every food he has ever encountered, but he also..

Sequel to ‘Bartlett And The Ice Voyage’. When Bartlett and Jacques le Grand are held captive in the City of Flames, it looks as though their adventuring days are over . . . unless they..

Read Aloud Poetry Me so small And you so tall, Why can’t you get the stars From the sky after all? BEAMS is a collection of poems from a Caribbean writer, encompassing a rich world..

This is bear’s House, and this is the key. Open the door and what do you see? Follow Bear on a guided tour of his cozy home. Wander from the kitchen “all clean and neat”..

Told in simple, evocative language and illustrated in rich, luminous colours, Bearcub and Mama is a reassuring story about growing up and the bond between mother and child. Bearcub follows his mama wherever she goes...

Ruby likes bears. So she puts up a sign inviting them to call. She isn’t content with just one bear though – she wants more and more and more. But, as Ruby soon discovers, you..

The Beat Street Detectives are at it again! This second book continues the fun of the first with three new mysteries for young detectives.

The perfect introduction to the world of Beatrix Potter, this nursery rhyme book is filled with Potter’s vibrant art and classic characters, offering a new world to explore on every page. The simple, repetitive language..

Victorian drawings accompany a collection of popular and lesser-known nursery rhymes and riddles.

Belle dreams of leaving the small, sleepy town she lives in, and of adventures she has only ever read about in books. But when she goes in search of her missing father she is imprisoned..

A short children’s book based upon a young boy named Jon who moves out to the country from the city. Jon makes friends with a woodsmen and learns about living in the wild, along the..

Apr-May 2005. Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector was a bi-monthly unofficial magazine publication by Beckett Media that ran from 2002 to 2008. Similar to the Shonen Jump publications, Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector contained among other things, anime-related information..

Oct-Nov 2005. Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector was a bi-monthly unofficial magazine publication by Beckett Media that ran from 2002 to 2008. Similar to the Shonen Jump publications, Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector contained among other things, anime-related information..

Jun-Jul 2006. Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector was a bi-monthly unofficial magazine publication by Beckett Media that ran from 2002 to 2008. Similar to the Shonen Jump publications, Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector contained among other things, anime-related information..

Aug-Sept 2006. Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector was a bi-monthly unofficial magazine publication by Beckett Media that ran from 2002 to 2008. Similar to the Shonen Jump publications, Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh! Collector contained among other things, anime-related information..

A charming follow-up to I Forgot to Say I Love you! Billy Bear has had a bath and put on his pyjamas. Tonight Lucy, the babysitter, is looking after him. Lucy and Billy read and..

This rich and varied selection of heart-warming stories is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime, and features some of the very best writers for children. With stories from Berlie Doherty, Dick King-Smith, Joan G...

The Bee-Man lives humbly and contentedly until a Junior Sorcerer happens by with some disturbing news: the Bee-man, he says, has been transformed–he once was someone (or something) entirely different. But who? Or what? A..

Another hilarious and heartwarming story from Australia’s funniest children’s author. ‘Doug’s not like one of those posh guardian angels in the Bible,’ Gran used to say. ‘He’s invisible, he doesn’t do violence and he’s very..

In this intriguing choose-your-own-adventure novel, Ben and Sophie are plunged headfirst into the journey of their lives. Collecting Sacred Keys and decoding mysterious rhymes, the children are led deep into the enchanted world of nature..

Aesop’s fables have attracted many artists from the very beginning, yet few illustrators have worked with texts that they themselves wrote. Bennett’s versions of the fables reveal a mind that is peculiarly apt for the..

Cover to cover, this gem offers encouragement, smiles, and the very best of wishes. Having “sheer elegance,” and filled with a sweet little keepsake book, these bags will catch and hold the eye of any..

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When thirteen-year-old Alexa embarks on a mysterious quest, she finds her old friends Yipes the little man, Murphy the squirrel, Odessa the wolf, and Squire the hawk have been designated to help her.

In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet who is learning to squeal. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese–and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on..

“Well, there it is,” Biggles murmured. “It looks as if the gold is still there. What are you going to do about it?” The lure of an ice-bound hoard of gold leads Biggles and his..

Bill is bored. His mother is too busy to play. “No-one ever plays with me”, he thinks. But he is wrong. Stanley does, and together they enjoy an afternoon of hilarious antics.

Billie’s Book is a colourful children’s book about the right way to treat others, each part of the lesson expands on the general idea of being worthy of respect and treating others with respect. It..

Fun, puzzles, games and colouring-in activities aimed at young children, including facts and material from the Wildlife Preservation Society. A child-centred book that would be useful as a classroom resource book for Easter activities or..

Come and join Bindi Irwin on her next wildlife adventure! Bindi takes a pair of troublesome English twins out for a whale-watching trip of a lifetime. But when one of the twins spots an emergency..

Come and join Bindi Irwin on her next wildlife adventure! The Irwins fly down to Tasmania to take part in a fundraising concert to raise money for the endangered Tasmanian devil. After a terrific start,..

Come and join Bindi Irwin on her next wildlife adventure! Visiting a Japanese primatologist friend in Nagano, Japan, Bindi helps her friend Emi by photographing a close knit group of snow monkeys. Soon, though, her..

Birds explains how birds live, what they eat, and how they fly and migrate. Birds includes the most up-to-date information about the threats facing many birds today and what is being done to help birds..

Come and play with Panda, Sheep and Owl! In these delightful, gentle stories, three friends share the simple adventures of playtime. Panda is bossy, Sheep is timid and Owl is shy, but their different personalities..

Two hours ago, when I walked into this school for the first time, the sun was shining, the birds were singing and, apart from a knot in my guts the size of Tasmania, life was..

James Bond has discovered danger. Now it’s come looking for him. An Eton boy’s family disappears at sea. James uncovers a shadowy society operating in a hidden corner of the school. And far from England,..

Johnny Kanook’s parents may not be able to afford a holiday, but when Johnny plays his trumpet anything is possible. He might be wowing the crowd at the jazz club, galloping across the desert with..

It contains four 15 x 21cm pre-printed images on very thick card, 12 pots of coloured sand and a detailed follow by picture instruction book. Keeping the image in the sturdy box, the protective paper..

Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach. What will you discover along the way? While Mum is off for a walk along the beach, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell. She runs to show..

It was Boa’s birthday. It was going to be the best one ever. Or so he hoped. He invited his friends round. They would all bring him wonderful presents. Or would they?

Bobbie the wallaby can hop and skip and bounce. But she cannot do the splits . . . “Never mind” say her friends. But Bobbie minds a lot. A joyful Australian story.

Bobby Brewster is just an ordinary small boy, but it’s surprising how everyday events always seem to take a magical turn when he’s around. The delightful Bobby Brewster stories are particularly suitable for reading aloud..

Bobby Brewster is just an ordinary small boy, but it’s surprising how everyday events always seem to take a magical turn when he’s around. The delightful Bobby Brewster stories are particularly suitable for reading aloud..

Bonnie and Sam are best friends. No one loves horses the way they do. When Bonnie whispers to them, they understand, and Sam always knows if they need a drink, or a race around the..

How does Tony tell his dad that he doesn’t want to be a star football player. Tony loves drawing. He can’t help himself even though his dad, once a famous footy player, doesn’t take Tony’s..

Boy and Going Solo is the whole of Roald Dahl’s extraordinary autobiography in one volume. Reissued in the exciting new Roald Dahl branding. Boy is the story of Roald Dahl’s very own boyhood, including tales..

A story of adventure, ball control and hope. Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins...

Young readers will love this wonderful new series of short funny stories, launched by bestselling author Christine Harris. Lucy’s brother, Hamish, is acting terribly strange. Lucy’s parents say he’s just growing up, but Lucy is..

Eddy wants to be a brave knight, fighting horrible monsters and fire-breathing dragons. If only he and Bear could find some! But, as Eddy discovers, you don’t need monsters and dragons to have an exciting..

“We need a place,” Leslie called to him, “…just for US.” It was Leslie who invented Terabithia, a secret kingdom on an island across the creek. Here Jess is strong and unafraid. So when something..

Milly the Mule loves her grandfather so much that she decides to bring him the one thing he has never seen, the sea.

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric’s colourful collage..

Ready to Read combines simple words and sentences with amazing photographs to provide inspiring first reading books that children will love to read together, read with help.and read alone! With bright photographic images, simple text,..

A proud father tells the king that his daughter Beth can turn straw into fertiliser. There is only one problem – it’s a big lie! If the king doesn’t get fertiliser for his cabbages poor..

These large format pop-up books feature the BeetleBugz – a cast of friendly bright bugs! Bill Bolton’s computer generated art in combination with big and bold popups, really bring the little creatures jumping off the..

Based on the original Charlie and Lola Stories. Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies is Lola’s absolute favourite book ever in the whole wide world. So naturally she is distraught when it’s not at the library. Someone..

A Study of the Largest and Most Beautiful of the Insects.

In Cabin Fever, the Heffley family is stuck indoors during a blizzard. But will they weather the storm? ‘A very tough New England winter inspired me to snow the Heffley family in for the holidays,’..

Calico Pie, The little Birds fly Down to the calico tree. Their wings were blue, And they sang “Tilly-loo!” Till away they flew, And they never came back to me! They never came back! They..

A tale about being brave and sharing your worries.

This adorable read-aloud features appealing baby animals and a rhyming text that is sure to please. From trumpeting like an elephant to howling like a wolf, author-illustrator John Butler delights the very young with this..

This is a sensitive book, a classic in many countries, about a natural friendship between two boys and the man they adopt as grandfather. There are plenty of old men who would do as a..

Steve Rogers, known to the world as Captain America, continues his affiliation with S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and the Avengers. But Steve struggles to fit in the modern world, and now his past will come..

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! George and Harold are usually responsible kids — whenever anything bad happens, George and..

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! George and Harold have played a trick or two on nearly everyone at Jerome..

The eighth book in Dav Pilkey’s mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun! When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to..

When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, post-apocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn’t the amazing..

Three friends are setting off on a beach holiday – but when things go wrong, some quick thinking helps save the day. Three friends in Spring – Dave, Sam and Joe – with faithful caravan..

In 1995 the Northern Territory Animal Park owned and had on display a six-metre crocodile with unusually spotless white teeth.

One day a Princess came to the beach. She built a castle. But it wasn’t long before a rotten irate arrived. . . A day at the beach becomes a wonderful adventure in this picture..

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..

Fix the past. Save the future.

Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a..

“We’ve gone into the orbit!” cried Mr Wonka. Charlie has won Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, and is now on his way to take possession of it. With his parents and grandparents–and Mr Wonka–he’s travelling by..

Daisy the baby will not say a word. The family try everything to coax her into talking but she won’t. One day, Daisy opens her mouth and out comes a stream of sentences and questions..

Legends is a series of humours first chapter books written by Australian authors, for Australian kids! In Chaz and the Hotdogs, Chaz is up against Angus Howie’s dad in a hotdog-eating competition, but the hotdogs..

Join Chicken Little and his gang of oddball friends as they come fact to face with some unusual visitors from out of town. Packed with movie stills, cross-sections, and character details, this guide offers an..

Bring scenes from the Disney movie to life with more than 60 reusable stickers, featuring Chicken Little, Abby Mallard, Fish Out of Water, and all the other characters from the movie. Meet the stars of..

For Mei Mei and Chang, life in their village went on as it had always done. Mei Mei had her birds in their cages, and Chang had his pig that he was careful to shut..

Now You Can Read fairy tales feature large, simple text and bright illustrations to encourage young children who are beginning to read by themselves.

Summer means staying with Aunt Dora in the Devonshire countryside with Mum and Dad arguing all the time. Clare is fed up with it, until she finds friendship with retired horse Captain and his reclusive..

‘Fans of Child’s irrepressible, impulsive picture-book heroine — as well as kids who have not yet had the pleasure of making her acquaintance — will devour her first chapter-book adventure.’ —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY It’s not easy..

‘Pack your bags darling Claris, try not to delay. We’re off to the French Riveria – today!’ A sweet little mouse, a new friend and a seaside adventure on the French Riveria! The third Claris..

A very funny picture book about farmer Clarrie who gets his worms, no! his words, mixed up. Clarrie is a farmer who loves his chickens and his dog, Bert. Clarrie also gets his worms, no!..

Arrangements by Dr Percy Young. Illustrations by Milein Cosman.

Claude is no ordinary dog – he leads an extraordinary life! When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides what adventure he wants to have that day. Today he and Sir Bobblysock..

This series of books have been carefully designed to provide young Indigenous and non-Indigenous children with engaging, enjoyable and meaningful experiences with print that will support their reading skills and their intrinsic desire to read...

Clementine Rose and her family are off to the beach while the roof at Penberthy House is being fixed. Clementine is delighted to meet the other children staying at the guesthouse. Freddy is a lot..

Get in the car. Sit in your booster seat. Buckle the seatbelt. Click clack. And now the fun begins. You’re in a rocket ship blasting into space. You’re on a camel riding across a desert...

Make 3 cool cars! Ready to build for ages 4+ Turn simple clothespins into super cool cars!

With delightful illustrations and a most endearing character, Britta Teckentrup has created a charming story about finding your own special talents. Poor Clumsy Duck! Not a day goes by without her stumbling, tripping, or falling..

Coconut comes to school every day. HEE-HAW! Coconut canters across the school meadow. Her hooves go TRIT TROT! Her ears go FLIP FLOP, FLIP FLOP! Her tail goes SWISH as she flicks at the flies...

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..

This hilarious stand-alone follow up to Code Name Mr Right sees Penny trying to deal with life after her mum’s wedding.

Can Coffin solve the case and get the girl? Twelve-year old Henry Coffin helps out his dad at the Coffin and Pale Detective Agency. Only one thing is missing: he’s itching for the chance to..

With only 48 hours left before Earth is to be destroyed by a huge asteroid, four teenagers react to the news in different and surprising ways.

You make it happen. If you’re about to enter this book, we have a piece of advice for you! Be careful in here. Be careful. Making the wrong moves in Creep Street can get nasty!..

Angus almost loses his grandfather’s motorbike when he takes it for a joyride without permission, but his sister stops teasing him long enough to save him from getting busted!

“This humorous children’s book beautifully demonstrates the importance of team spirit and individuality. I know that children will love it.” — Sir Garfield Sobers

Targeted by a hitman and under threat of his past being exposed by the media, Alex reluctantly turns to MI6. But their help doesn’t come cheap: they need Alex to spy on the activities at..

‘If you want a cool surprise, Pull the chain before you rise.’ Dan Dann is a gruff but likeable plumber who tells it like it is and loves the world of plumbing. ‘Dan Dann The..

Melissa used to be an ordinary girl leading an ordinary life. Then she put on a snake bracelet, and became Melissa, Queen of Evil. When Melissa defeated the agents of order she thought all her..

Daniel is bursting to tell his secret, but everyone is too busy to listen. When Mrs R arrives, she will surely want to know. After all, it was Mrs R who had given him the..

Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny..

You could die laughing! The second book in a six-part serial filled with spine-tingling action. Collect them all!

You could die laughing! The first book in a six-part serial filled with spine-tingling action. Collect them all!

Al & Owen are lucky to be rescued by pirates when they find themselves in the middle of a mysterious ocean. Will the pirates be their friends or foes? One thing is certain – it’s..

Somebody said Knickers in class today—was it shy Katie, or super sneak Dominic? Or was it Fluffy, Katie’s new talking teddy bear . . . a bear with a mind of his own?

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book! Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent..

Book 5 in the phenomenally successful Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up..

Crash-a-rumble Smash-a-grumble What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! This is the follow-up to Roadworks that will delight tiny truck enthusiasts. It’s an engaging, interactive text..

Digit Dick and the Lost Opals takes Dick on a series of adventures into the harsh Australia desert. When the Flying Doctor pays a visit to his father, Digit Dick overhears the story of Tom..

Digit Dick, holidaying in Big Sky Land (The North of Australia) with his aunt and uncle, has his own tiny caravan. He escapes adult supervision in company with G.B. Bandicoot to go searching for the..

Everyone knows what happened to Humpty Dumpty. But have you ever heard about his brave little sister? At last, Dimity Dumpty’s story can be told! Shy as her big brother is bold, Dimity Dumpty prefers..

Meet Dinosaur Whack, the clumsy Stegosaurus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dinosaur Whack is the clumsiest dinosaur around...

Meet Dinosaur Whizz the Coelophysis, speediest of the dinosaurs, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. The quick-moving, quick-thinking Coelophysis,..

Kensy and Max are now agents-in-training at Pharos, a covert international spy network. Christmas break sees the twins back at Alexandria for training and a celebration like no other, but where are their parents and..

Includes 2 block puzzle characters and a playmat! Book & Blocks offer a fun illustrated story, two block puzzle characters, and a playmat. Assemble the characters as you follow along with the story, and then..

Have fun cooking with all your favourite Disney Princesses. You will find party-perfect recipes and tips for everyone. Inside you will find: -DIY party ideas -Drinks -Sweets and Cakes -Finger Food

Why has Mater been mistaken for a secret agent? Who is trying to jeopardise the safety of the competing cars? The brand new hit Disney Pixar film, Cars 2 is filled with international intrigue and..

Retelling of the classic. When Flynn, the kingdom’s most wanted bandit, takes refuge in a mysterious tower, he meets the beautiful and magical Rapunzel. Join their adventure!

All over the world, parents are raising kids to get active and embrace the “design it yourself” spirit of homemade arts and crafts. D.I.Y. Kids encourages young readers to use basic design principles and on-hand..

In DOCTOR MAISY, Maisy and Tallulah play hospital. Poor Panda is sick, but feels much better with Doctor Maisy in charge. When it’s Maisy’s turn to need help, Nurse Tallulah comes to the rescue!

Slosh! Slosh! When Dog and Bird fill up their watering can they’re ready to water the garden. But not everything will need watering!

It’s the summer holidays, the weather’s great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where’s Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn.Greg, a self-confessed ‘indoor person,’ is living..

Action and mystery abound on the movie set in the fourth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back — and this time he’s not..

The heroic hound is sent to jail in the sixth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the..

Tom Gates has an EXCELLENT plan to make DOGZOMBIES the best band in the whole wide world. How hard can it be? One Direction had a crack at it after all. So he’s going to..

Chernobyl, 1986. Without humans, how will dogs survive? As humans fled the nuclear disaster, they were forced to leave their pets behind. Without people, nature began to return to the woods surrounding the power plant—lynx,..

Five days of an unforgettable camp that changed a school. Jonah, the new boy in grade six, is a hard one to fathom – you never quite know what he’s thinking or what he’ll do...

Creative Solutions – Literacy links plus guided readers fluent

Stories of Survival from South Sudanese Refugee Children Living in Australia. These stories are real, as seen through the eyes of the children. They are the thoughts, feelings experiences; the stories of the South Sudanese..

When Nikki Maxwell discovers that her arch-nemesis, Mackenzie, has started writing a gossip column for the school newspaper she’s worried that Mackenzie might be about to reveal some secret info about Nikki’s crush, Brandon, that..

A special bumper edition of dorkiness featuring Drama Queen and Puppy Love from the bestselling DORK DIARIES series! From a missing-diary disaster (leading to a mean-girl takeover!) to a puppy problem of epic proportions, Nikki..

Al and Owen are back in the Dragon Blood Islands, but this time they are kidnapped by the nasty Captain Blacktooth and equally unfriendly cabin boy Flash. Captain Blacktooth wants to sell the boys to..

From Aunt Annie’s alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss’s delightful book introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures.

The exciting culmination of a six month training project embarked on by a group of unemployed young Australians, this story gives children a better understanding of Chinese culture and its impact on the Australian identity...

Centuries of wandering have taught the exiled dragon princess Shimmer that humans are beneath her notice. But she allows young Thorn to join her in the search for the evil witch Civet–and the quest to..

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The evil shadow lord has been banished, but has left behind the seeds of death. Four vile creations of sorcery are hidden in the land. The companions must find them and destroy them – their..

Can Jack beat arch-enemy Rocket Robson in this year’s cross-country? If only! A heart-warming story of mateship and drongoes, where the real winner isn’t always the first over the line.

Relaxing in the South of France reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is finally able to feel like any ordinary fourteen-year-old – until a sudden, ruthless attack on his hosts plunges him back into a world..

A story of Edvard Grieg, the famous composer of classical music – his boyhood in his native country and the ensuing years of composing.

WHICH CAME FIRST, THE MONSTER OR THE EGG? An egg hunt. That’s what Dana Johnson’s bratty little sister, Brandy, wants to have at her birthday party. And whatever Brandy wants, Brandy gets. Dana’s not big..

Egg finds out that the town sports carnival is on and of course there will be lots of races, so he decides to go and do his best. But Egg learns that you don’t always..

Egg is watching TV and is shocked to be reminded that it’s Mothers Day and he doesn’t know where his mum is.

The much-loved EJ12 Girl Hero character now stars in a new first chapter series perfect for beginner readers! EJ Spy School introduces the hugely popular character Emma Jacks as she first joins the secret agency..

Meet Ella & Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia love to have fun together! They play games, swap secrets and always help each other. Read more of their adventures in this..

Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia are sisters. Ella is seven years old. Olivia is five-and-a-half years old. They live with their mum and dad and little brother..

Maurice Sendak calls Eloise a “brazen, loose-limbed little monster.” Pulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen finds her pathetic and lonely. Eloise gave Vanity Fair writer Marie Brenner “permission to rebel.” Anyone who has been introduced to..

When Emily Starr becomes an orphan, she also becomes a problem for her clan. One of them must give this ten-year-old a home — but Emily, with her quick tongue, her lively imagination, and her..

What a big day: Emily’s going to school for the first time-and she’s a little nervous. Soon, though, Emily meets new friends, and learns that school can be fun. Children will see exactly what to..

The Encyclopaedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is just that: a spectacularly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the prehistoric world, and the plants and animals that lived there. With in-depth discussions of early Earth’s eras of..

12 hardcover books.

Eric is going to be a lion tamer. Snail is going to be an acrobat. Join the talented twosome and their fantastic friends on their special adventure.

Ernest’s death-defying act only makes the crowd yawn. Unless he can spice it up, it’s curtains for him and Brian.

This title has tons of fun facts sure to grab kids’ attention while describing all of the amazing things happening around the world in a minute! In just one minute’s time, 2,137 pounds of popcorn..

Ava would like nothing more than to tell her family she loves them, particularly her big sister, Nic. But Ava has Rett syndrome – she can’t talk, can’t nod her head, can’t even point at..

Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler Tom Gates is back with two more episodes full of visual humour and kid appeal. No school for two whole weeks! Now Tom has plenty of time..

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Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Instructions for making a survival kit, a mosquito hat and building simple shelters, along with games and ideas for playing explorers, simulating such expeditions as a North Pole trek, a jungle..

The first manned rocked, bound for the Moon, has just launched from the Sprodj Atomic Research Centre in Syldavia. On board are Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the engineer Frank Wolff. At the..

The first instalment in the beloved series. Ernie Eggers is thrilled when he wins a superhero contest and becomes Extraordinary Ernie (after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and all day Saturday). But his excitement..

Fabulous Beasts are those strange, and at times frightening creatures, that are a part of the myths and legends of all countries. Created by our ancestors who were seeking a way to explain the many..

Mystery + clues + suspects = who dun it? When a famous racehorse is stolen from Zac’s uncle, Zac and Hannah are in hot pursuit, tracking down thieves who are trying to pull a fast..

Made by Renwick of Otley England, Sugar and Spice Series No. 24.

Create your own farm pictures with these great stencils.

The girl took a deep breath and came a few steps closer. “My name’s Tria,” she said. For as long as Jardeen can remember, he has heard stories of the Dividing Wall that separates his..

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became..

The uniqueness of Australian animals is shown in this beautiful picture book.

Fergus Makes a Difference is book 6 of 24 in the Fergus Ferry series. Dr Seuss meets Thomas the Tank Engine in this popular series of rhyming books for 2 to 6 year olds. Come..

Fergus counted everyone. “One cow…two ducks…three pigs and four…” Where were the hens? When the river floods Farmer Bob has Fergus round up all the animals. But the hens are stranded on the henhouse roof,..

Mickey wants it all. It’s not enough just to be good. She wants to be the hottest singing sensation in the country. Will she be chosen? A singing competition, the chance for TV fame: the..

Patrick loves the excitement of computer games. He’s even more excited one day when the computer invites him to be a contestant in a million-dollar TV game show called Finders Keepers. He accepts the invitation,..

The stories of amazing journeys. Taking inspiration from heroes as diverse as Olympic athletes, Anne Frank, Christopher Reeve and Frodo from ‘The Lord of the Rings’, this book shows the reader how to find the..

At Christmastime all over Australia – from the bush to the ‘burbs – Santa arrives on the back of the fire truck! This boisterous picture book celebrates a much-loved Aussie tradition. A Christmas tradition, all..

DASH CAMPBELL HAS ONLY EVER HAD ONE DREAM . . . TO GO TO SPACE. Now he and four others have been given the chance to become the first kids ever to leave our planet...

The Famous Five are camping near an old ruined cottage, but is the cottage really abandoned? Anne hears strange noises at night, but the others don’t believe her. Then they see ghostly lights.

Doesn’t everyone want their very own pet monster? A fantastically readable, gloriously funny and collectable new junior fiction series. Have you ever wanted a pet monster? If you are like me, the answer is NO,..

This was Giacomo’s chance to prove himself. He gathered his father’s old nets and traps and set out into the fields. But Giacomo’s quest to impress his father and catch an evasive bird is foiled..

It’s been a year since Septimus Heap discovered his real family and true calling to be a wizard. As Apprentice to Extra Ordinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, he is learning the fine arts of Conjurations, Charms,..

Hector’s mum has found an unusual pet. She says it is gentle. Hector knows better . . . Hector’s mum does some very strange things, but even he is astonished when his mum brings home..

Dog Man and his band of misfits have dished out another serving of justice! The FLEAS are gone, and Petey the cat is back in jail, right where he belongs. All is right in the..

Zac knows the dinosaurs died out millions of years ago. So why would a crazy scientist claim that he’s brought one back to life?

Francie, who lives in the country where there are no other children to play with, makes a paper dog that becomes her favorite playmate.

An Australian boy, an Italian girl, a young Londoner –and over them all the shadow of what could be the Mafia. As one crisis follows another our trio need not only ingenuity and persistence but..

Lewis and Frank form a secret club at school. When Lewis is given a spy kit for his birthday, he and his best friend, Frank Cosentino, form a secret club at school. It’s great fun..

In his bestselling children’s novel, Australian writer & comedian Peter Helliar takes young readers on a hilarious time-travel adventure about mega mischief, missing limbs, and a grandad with a wicked secret. Twelve-year-old Frankie Fish hates..

A hilarious sequel to The Frank Frankie: the newspaper that helps people, with the quirkiest editor in town. Frankie is determined to go to France with her mum and Greg Green on their honeymoon, but..

Franklin and his friends are worried about who the replacement will be when their teacher, Mr. Owl, is hurt, and are not reassured when they discover she is from Australia.

Over 100 FREE or almost FREE things to send for. Free stickers inside. A terrific collection of stickers and posters, brochures and pamphlets, project kits and mountains of other useful stuff.

“Friday are Doomed” is from “The Little Ripper Reads” series, which provides a range of children’s fiction readers for the 6-8 years age group. It features different genres such as adventure, mystery, science fiction and..

A charming ecological fable of community and friendship. Frog and his friends all live happily together on the river. At least they do until Beaver comes along. Beaver is determined to build the biggest and..

The Silver Burdett Spelling Readiness Program.

Read aloud and bring the story to life! When the majestic kingdom of Arendelle becomes trapped in an eternal winter, it’s up to Anna to save the day.Can she battle the elements, find her elder..

Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Join Ella and Olivia in six brand-new tales as they play in a netball final, go to a pizza party and perform in a trampoline..

Who is hiding in the house? Meet the gecko family!

From the time Gilbert the Great White Shark was a tiny pup, Raymond the Remora stuck to him like glue… Then one day, Gilbert wakes up to discover that Raymond has gone. Mrs Munch does..

Here’s everything you need to know about being a pre-teen, from Kaz Cooke, author of Girl Stuff for teens. * body changes * dealing with friends & bullies * getting confident * first periods *..

Mickey Farrell has been chosen for GIRLS STUFF TV! It’s a dream come true. But as soon as she walks through the door on her first day she knows this dream could easily become her..

Tales of heroines from around the world. A selection of brilliant folk tales about heroines from all around the world. In these stories it’s the girls who save the day through their courage, cunning or..

This novelty book will provide any budding young historian with the perfect introduction to the Roman games. It contains a pop-up model of the Colosseum, a map of Ancient Rome, an annotated plan of the..

Enter a prehistoric world with cave-boy Glog in this innovative storybook designed to boost reader confidence. Cave-boy Glog is accidentally left behind when his tribe move to new hunting grounds – and things look bleak...

Bonnie and Casey have become great friends. But then each girl tells the other a white lie. Suddenly they don’t know if they can trust each other. Is a white lie as bad a real..

While Jack’s dad is checking feral goats in the Gammon Ranges, Gabby, Matt, Jack and Toshiko head off on a hike with Martin, an autistic boy obsessed with feral goats. But Martin disappears and when..

Perfect for lazy summer days, long car trips, and family getaways, this fun activity and devotional book will keep girls entertained for hours. This activity book features word finds, mazes, crossword puzzles, colouring pages, sketch..

A retelling of the myths of ancient Egypt recounts the stories of the gods, goddesses, and pharaohs that ruled Egyptians’ way of life.

From the multi award-winning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, comes the ultimate bedtime board book. A series of exquisitely coloured cut pages of increasing..

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It’s warm! It’s breathing! And it doesn’t do dishes! An evil, living creature called The Sponge appears to be an ordinary kitchen sponge, but thrives on human bad luck, which it deliberately causes and then..

When Evie discovered someone had sprayed graffiti on her neighbour’s fence her blood boiled from anger and she vowed to find out who it was. And then he made it personal and she became furious...

Old Grampa Lop loves to tell stories to the little bunnies of the burrow. Unfortunately, all of the bunny parents are suspicious and refuse to let the baby bunnies listen to his stories. A story..

Every time I think that Great Aunty Drusilla has forgotten where I live… she tracks me down again. She must have other Great Nephews — how come I’m the one she visits all the time?..

When the animals discover a cave full of furs and skins, they discard their drab skins for glossy new ones. Greedy zebra, arrives late, after a delicious snack, only to find a few stripes of..

Green Eggs and Ham is about Sam-I-Am’s attempt to convince the narrator to try green eggs and ham. He spends most of the book offering the unnamed narrator different locations and dining partners to try..

Grommet lives life on the edge. When this gets him into trouble at Scream World, the manager sets him the biggest challenge of his life. It could be tough just staying alive…

Jennings and Gleitzman have reunited to bring young readers another tantalising 6 part serial adventure. The series introduces new characters, Amy and Sprocket. The location is a weird nudist colony. What are the scientific experiments..