Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way. Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens ... Hopefully Pig has learned a lesson! About the Author Aaron Blabey (born 1974), an Australian author of children's books and artist who until the mid-2000s was also an actor. His award winning picture books include Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley and The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon. In the field of acting, he is probably best known for his lead roles in... View More...
How does something enormous suddenly disappear? Readers will be amazed by how frequently large ships are lost without a trace. But sometimes it is the just crew that has disappeared. Get the facts on the Bermuda Triangle, the Mary Celeste, the Flying Dutchman, the Rosalie, USS Cyclops, and the lost ships of California's Colorado desert. View More...
BANJO PATERSON: The Man on the Ten Dollar Note Discover the man behind 'The Man From Snowy River', 'Waltzing Matilda' and 'Clancy of the Overflow' in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years. Follow-up activities linked to the Australian Curriculum: History in Years 5 and 6 are also available, making Banjo Paterson an excellent classroom resource and an informative introduction for the general reader. Written by Allan Drummond, with illustrations by the renowned Glenn Lumsden. AUSSIE NOTABLES - the banknote biographies. View More...
This CD contains the sound recording of Indigo Dreaming A Magical Bedtime Story Book for Children, two awareness activities and a selection of visualisations to introduce children to meditation and relaxation techniques and to enhance their mind, body and spirit.Enjoy the magical bedtime story of Indigo the Rainbow Pixie and the Enchanted Lotus. Learn breathing and body awareness with Balloon Breath and Elastic Band. Create your own special place with Magic Garden. Meet your Guardian Angel and discover the Wishing Tree and its secrets. Learn the magic properties of the Circle of Light and how ... View More...
The Rainbow Dreaming - Power Thought Cards are designed to empower children to find their inner strength. Each set contains 50 beautifully illustrated cards, using the colours of the rainbow and calming mandalas. Each Rainbow Thought Card contains a powerful affirmation, statement or thought, to promote positive thinking, provide inspiration and bring balance to a child's life. The cards help children tap into their inner strength and direct their mind-set and perspective towards one of confidence and happiness. Each card set includes instructions outlining different ways to select and use the... View More...
Ants and animals in general are a fascinating subject for children-many are fascinated by them as they scurry about on the ground, fear them for their painful bite and may even have kept them in an ant farm! Here is a collection of amazing facts that will be sure to develop a sense of wonder in even the most reluctant readers. About the Author: Andrew P. Kelly is a resident scholar in education policy studies and the director of the Center on Higher Education Reform at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on higher education policy, innovation in education, financial aid r... View More...
Ten unlucky pirates are invading Andy and Terry's treehouse! But not for long ... This hilarious story from the bestselling The 26-Storey Treehouse has been formatted especially for beginner readers and has colour illustrations. View More...
That cat is back! He's back with a rat and a baseball bat. And when the cat starts to chase the rat, around and around the mat, the trouble is only just beginning. A rhyming story of mischief and mayhem that will delight everyone, especially beginner readers, accompanied by Terry Denton's energetically comic illustrations. About the Author: Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are a creative partnership that began with Just Tricking in 1997 and now extends to seven Just books, the bestselling The Bad Book, and its equally bad sequel, The Very Bad Book. Andy's BUM books have made the New York Tim... View More...
This illustrated series exhibits biographical accounts of the great people of all time. 'People of Importance' includes a variety of figures, such as Vincent Van Gogh, Mother Teresa, Archimedes, Confucius, Dalai Lama, and Marco Polo. View More...
Discover the answer to this question and many others. Learn everything you need to know about the world of birds of prey. Easy-to-read text makes this book ideal for young readers, while cartoons and quizzes keep learning fun and interactive. View More...
This elegantly illustrated series exhibits fantastic biographical accounts of some of the most important people of all time. The series includes a variety of figures, such as Vincent Van Gogh, Mother Teresa, Sir Isaac Newton, Buddha, and Leonardo Da Vinci. View More...
Text Types: a writing guide for students provides a clear reference tool for students, teachers and parents to understand 30 different types of written texts, both literary and factual.This larger format Second Edition has been updated and expanded in the variety of text types and examples included. Examples presented and analysed include many electronic texts. According to the Australian Curriculum: English, students in years 7 to 10 are expected to plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts using effective vocabulary and language features appropriate for the writer... View More...
Illus. in full color. "Mr. Piggott and his sons are a male chauvinist lot who, outside of yelling for their dinner, don't exercise themselves much around the house. When Mrs. Piggott finally tires of the endless chores that sandwich her workday, she leaves the menfolk on their own, with a note saying, 'You are pigs.' With the cooking and housework untended, they soon turn genuinely porcine, a transformation Browne foreshadows with pig faces on the wallpaper, vases, fireplace, phone. As in most of Browne's art, there is more than a touch of irony and visual humor here. Fun to read aloud."--Bull... View More...
When Pippi Longstocking moves in next door to Tommy and Annika they are completely amazed by their new playmate. Pippi is cheeky, courageous and completely unpredictable. She lives alone with a monkey, a horse, and no rules whatsoever! Everything is fun with Pippi around! In this story she performs at the circus, uses her super strength to stop two robbers, and throws an unusual birthday party. This charming heritage edition, is the perfect introduction to Pippi. The story is published in it's original picture book form, with classic illustrations that bring Pippi and all the mayhem she causes... View More...
This book helps you discover the exciting world of chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos and more, with over 200 pictures. The lifestyles, environments and physical characteristics of great apes are captured in accessible text, dramatic wildlife photographs and detailed illustrations. You can visit remote but threatened habitats, from the misty mountains of Africa to the dark and dappled rainforests of South-east Asia. Focus features zoom in on detailed areas of ape existence, such as how chimpanzees use tools, and what life is like for a baby orangutan. Myth boxes collect the most popular sto... View More...
A perfect introduction to comprehensive bugs books for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Bugs is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the life cycle of butterflies, how spiders feed and why bees collect nectar. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic ex... View More...
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...
Indonesia, a country of 17,508 islands, is a visual wonderland. Its spectacular landscapes include rain forests, mountains, pristine beaches, and over 150 active volcanoes. Indonesia's culture is perhaps its most outstanding feature, however. This book offers colourful photographs and information of this country. 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...
