This very special book on grief for young children up to 9 years is suitable for all children who are experiencing the loss of a loved one or who are preparing for the loss of a somebody close to them. Coming from a place of permission and comfort, this book will help a young one through this sad and very difficult to understand time. I drew upon my own experiences when writing this book and used what would have made me feel better when I was a little girl losing my father at a very young age. Most children will experience loss during their childhood. Be it a close family member, pet, a baby ... View More...
Bear and Mouse are back, and Bear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small and grey and bright-eyed, thinks differently. When Bear reluctantly agrees to go with his friend to the big library, neither rocket ships nor wooden canoes are enough for Bear's picky tastes. How will Mouse ever find the perfect book for Bear? Children will giggle themselves silly as Bear's arguments give way to his inevitable curiosity, leading up to a satisfying story hour and a humorously just-right, read-aloud librar... View More...
"We're back on Mum and Ted's farm in another hilarious adventure. It's been raining for a week, the river is rising and now the barn is beginning to leak. The animals need to get to higher ground-but will they get out in time?" View More...
First with your head and then with your heart . . . To Peekay, a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world, this is a piece of advice that he will carry with him throughout his life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, the Judge, Peekay will fight to the death for justice. Bryce Courtenay's classic bestseller is a story of the triumph of the human spirit - a spellbinding tale for all ages. brycecourtenay.com facebook.com/BryceCour... View More...
It's every little girl's dream to be a ballerina, right? Well, not in the case of Belinda, the ninja ballerina. Enrolled in ballet classes against her will, Belinda would take a headstand over a pirouette any day. But nobody will actually listen to Belinda's protests that she wants to be a ninja, not a ballerina. That is until Belinda stages a one-girl protest and demands her rights. Her teacher has to put her thinking cap on and finally comes up with a solution that will keep everybody happy. About the Author: Candida Baker is a well-known writer and journalist. She has had numerous books ... View More...
Living in outback Australia on a vast cattle station, Yatimah is Danika's grey Arabian mare. Yatimah is the most beautiful and intelligent and the most loved horse on Dalry Station. To Danika, Yatimah is perfect. The first time Danika saw Yatimah she could hardly believe her eyes. Gleaming silver-grey against the red outback soil, Yatimah galloped into her life and stole her heart, beginning a special friendship. Little did Danika know-the finely made Arabian mare would prove to be as brave and true as her heritage suggested. Share in the beauty, fear, excitement, danger, fun, tears and fri... View More...
It's Spirit Week at East High and everyone is psyched. There will be dress-up days a pep rally and finally, the crowning of the Spirit Week king and queen. But the best part of all is the Sadie Hawkins dance, and the girls get to ask the boys! View More...
Charlie Higson's "The Enemy" is the first in a jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens. Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus and now the kids must keep themselves alive. When the sickness came, every parent, police officer, politician - every adult fell ill. The lucky ones died. The others are crazed, confused and hungry. Only children under fourteen remain, and they're fighting to survive. Now there are rumours of a safe place to hide. And so a gang of children begin their quest across London, where all through the city - down alleyways, in deserted hou... View More...
In the lead-up to the most anticipated film of the decade (can we say century??), Star Wars: Episode VII : The Force Awakens in December 2015, the stories from everyone's favourite original trilogy have been retold for both existing and new fans alike. Inside you will find full-colour stickers and loads of activities! Features brand new artwork in the lead up to the biggest film of the decade - Star Wars: Episode VII : The Force Awakens. View More...
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced. About the Author: Chris Colfer is a Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his role as 'Kurt Hummel' on Glee. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 TIME 10... View More...
This fast-paced adventure series uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairytales from author Chris Colfer, star of television's Glee. Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change.When the twins' grandmother gives them a treasured fairy-tale book, they have no idea they're about to enter a land beyond all imagining: the Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real.But as Alex and Conner soon discover, the stories they know so well haven't ended in this magical land - Goldilocks is now a wanted fugitive, Red Riding Hood has her own kingdom, and Queen C... View More...
It's Drew's eighth birthday and his best mate Mikey is sleeping over. The boys are having the best day ever! There are new toys to be played with, Yummy birthday food to eat, Birthday games to be played, A hideous monster to be discovered under the bed... Did someone say monster?! Their discovery of something under the bed, causes instant panic among the two boys and when Mum and sister Daisy get in on the act, pandemonium erupts! Chris Collin and Megan Kitchin (author and illustrator of the wild and whacky Funky Chicken - A Bushy Tale of Crocs and Chooks) have teamed up again to bring you ... View More...
On a rescue mission like no other, Funky Chicken returns in his wildest adventure yet - Funky Chicken: Mission InCROCible! Join our feathered hero with friends, old and new, in their tropical trek through the great Australian wilderness! Following on from the best-selling Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and Chooks, this delightfully funny tale, told in rich rollicking rhyme, will have the reader in stitches and may reveal that unlikely friendships can be forged in the most unlikely situations! This book comes with a FREE DOWNLOAD of the narrated story to music and the song Mission Incroci... View More...
According to legend, many, many years ago there was a great gathering of animals, right slap bang in the middle of Australia. You see, many of the animals felt they were more special than the rest. This is the story of how they decided, once and for all, who was the most unique. With a rollicking rhyme, a story that will leave you in stitches and funky illustrations to boot, this delightful hardback picture story book is set to become an Australian children's classic. View More...
The chook is back in his second exciting adventure Climb aboard for a funky space voyage of epic proportions! Could Funky Chook's dream on a hot lazy day, Turn into a trip to the great Milky Way? Hang on to your spacesuits and join our feathered hero in his search for inter-galactic funkiness!! This title comes with an amazing CD of the narrated story to music plus the song 'Chooks in Space'. It is not only an audio CD - Play it through any computer and watch this awesomely funky space story spring to life as a visual slideshow of the book itself plus the song which plays as a lyric slideshow! View More...
With over 100 amazing Aussie inventions! The Great BIG Book of Aussie Inventions takes you on a colourful, panoramic journey from the Aussie bush to the coast and introduces you to some of the weird, whacky and amazing inventions that have come from the land Down Under. Most people know popular Aussie inventions such as the boomerang, the Hills Hoist and the Lamington. But did you also know that Aussies invented the army tank, plastic money and shoe polish? You'll have hours of fun discovering and learning about Australia's well known and more obscure inventions.....try and find the elusive Bu... View More...
Raven Lucas is searching for her missing dad, Elliott. But the clues don't add up and Raven knows now that her father had dangerous enemies. A journalist with a grudge, a relentless relative, kidnapping, threats and a mysterious car crash add to the threats. Raven needs all of her courage and ingenuity to follow the trail where it leads. Especially when any step could be dead wrong. View More...
Mr Hood's holiday house has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childish whim may be satisfied. But there is a price to be paid. Harvey Swick finds out about the dark side. View More...
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