Three years after Grandfather passes away, Henry's family return to the gorge. Henry remembers all the important things Grandfather taught him, like hunting in the streams for silver fish and finding emu eggs in the scrub. One morning Henry leaves camp to visit his ancestors' rock paintings. He becomes trapped in a rock fall. As he struggles to break free, Henry begins to understand that Grandfather's spirit is all around him. This is their country. View More...
Daisy the Dummy Fairy has a very special job to do. When children grow big enough to give away their dummies, she flutters into their house at night to collect them, leaving every child a surprise to find in the morning! Daniel has just turned two and is ready to give away his dummies ... What will happen when he meets Daisy the Dummy Fairy? View More...
If only Jessie would lie down. If only she would go to sleep. But nothing will settle her ... except maybe a little sisterly know-how. About the Author: Libby Gleeson has written over 30 books for children, she is one of Australia's most prolific and most loved authors for children. Her first collaboration with Freya Blackwood was the award-winning Amy and Louis. Clancy and Millie and the Very Fine House is her first book with Little Hare Books. About the illustrator: Freya Blackwood is a rising star in the Australian and international children's book scene. She is a multi-award winning ... View More...
Did you know that Australia is the only continent that is also a country? Or that one-third of Australia is a desert? Learn more about the continent of Australia, from its people and cities to its landforms, economy, and more. View More...
How to Draw Bugs helps kids aged 7+ learn how to draw creepy crawlies including a snail, a butterfly and a tarantula, with step-by-step drawing instructions and illustrations by artist Steve Roberts. . Packed with step-by-step guides, each with 4-5 clear stages. . Special panels provide inspiration and drawing tips. . Children are shown basic techniques to master. How to Draw Bugs is full of fantastic guidance on different drawing techniques, as well as facts about bugs and their anatomy for kids to learn how to draw insects like an expert! From professional techniques, such as the use of c... View More...
"Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy" is the hilarious rhyming classic by Lynley Dodd. Hairy Maclary goes off for a walk in town, followed by doggish friends of all shapes and sizes. One by one they join Hairy Maclary until they meet Scarface Claw! Scarface Claw is the toughest Tom in town, and causes all the others to run for home. The brilliant cumulative rhyme and terrific pictures of this story has turned it into a classic - and it is still one of the most popular picture books today. Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zealand. She is enormously popular fo... View More...
Slinky Malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a clock! Our hero is a BAD cat! This story is told in wonderful rhyme and through pictures full of life and movement. View More...
This fascinating book describes the holidays and traditions of Israel. Most national holidays celebrate events in the Jewish religion. Young readers will also learn which holidays are observed by the country's many Muslims and how Israelis celebrate family occasions. View More...
This interesting book describes how the blending of native Mexican and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated in Mexico today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas. View More...
Throughout history, the United Kingdom has been one of the most influential places in the world. Its culture and language have spread far and wide. This interesting book describes the holidays and traditions in the United Kingdom that celebrate important dates in history, religion, royal ceremonies, and changes in the seasons. View More...
The author and artist Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book "The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest" (1990). One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how "all living things depend on one another" . . . and it works. Cherry s lovingly rendered colored pencil and watercolor drawings of all the "wondrous and rare animals" evoke the lush rain for... View More...
From the Oktoberfest folk festival to Christmas markets, this exciting title follows a year of holidays and festivals in Germany that honor religious, historic, and family traditions. View More...
Many of the holidays in Iran are rooted in the religion of Islam. This fascinating book describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs. Young readers will also discover how the people of Iran celebrate family occasions. View More...
This interesting title describes the festivals and holidays celebrated in the island nation of Jamaica. Traditional foods, reggae music, and festivals such as Carnival reflect the colorful culture of Jamaica. View More...
This engaging book celebrates a year of holidays and traditions representing Kenyas many cultural groups. Readers will learn about the strong tradition of song and dance in Kenya and also how family occasions are celebrated in this African country. View More...
Learn all about the holidays and cultural festivals celebrated in Sweden. This book features fun facts about the unique festivals of the ancient Sami people, how the Swedish royal family is honored, and what traditional foods are eaten. View More...
With perfect pacing, the multiple award-winning, best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humour. From the award-winning team behind Extra Yarn, and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and and I Want My Hat Back, comes a perfectly paced, deadpan tale full of visual humour. Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find... nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be ... View More...
This outstanding atlas provides simple, large maps designed to introduce young students to: the geography of Australia Australia's states and territories Australia's place in the world the World The maps and easy-to-use indexes are ideal for research or provide all the assistance you need to teach young students how to read and use an atlas. Features: * a comprehensive coverage of Australia with 48 pages of Australian content. * political and physical maps containing information on all countries, and the main cities and natural features of each continent. * maps utilising s... View More...
Cutie Corner Activity Book. Have fun completing all of the activities in this book. There are cool colouring pages, fun doodles and much, much more. Promotes hand-eye coordination. Stimulates imaginative play. 3+ years. View More...
Holiday Fun for Boys. Have fun completing all of the activities in this book. There are cool colouring pages, fun doodles and much, much more. Promotes hand-eye coordination. Stimulates imaginative play. 3+ years. View More...
