Little Mouse has lots to do ... and quite a lot of things he'd rather not do! A day in the life of a toddler is a busy one - as all parents know - and Little Mouse's day is no exception. Between getting dressed, going to childcare, eating dinner, and making time for splashing in puddles, Little Mouse has a lot to do ... and a lot to say 'no' to! This warm and humorous picture book is from well-loved Finnish author/illustrator Riikka Jantti. In Little Mouse, everyday life combines with the wonder of early childho...
A kaleidoscopic introduction to native Australian animals and a celebration of the rainbow. Linda Jackson’s vibrant colours and bold patterns bring this iconic designer’s spectacular colour and form to a new generation.
Discover a whole world of amazing animals in this fun counting book! Bright artwork, finger--holes and a cheerful rhyming text makes learning come alive. Board Book
A wonderfully illustrated book bursting with mazes! Ages: 5+ • Over 50 themed mazes brought to life with vibrant illustrations • Many mazes contain extra puzzles and challenges to solve en route • Level of challenge increases gradually throughout the book
The major new work from Millie Marotta, 'queen of colouring books'. Fully illustrated, full colour, large format, a wondrous collection of disappearing animals the world over. This is the only planet in the universe that we know of where life exists at all. And it does in abundance! The animal kingdom is filled with unimaginable beasts, beyond anything we could dream up. It is a rich, vibrant world, awash with colour and brimming with life. Yet, despite the wonder that our planet inspires, species are go...
Two books in one, this bumper activity book is full of sticker and colouring fun in the magical world of the fairy folk. Children can colour in scenes of a magical fairy castle, fairies making beautiful dresses and baking delicious cakes, an enchanting fairy party and more. With over 100 stickers of fairies, flowers and beautiful fairy costumes to complete scenes such as a secret garden, a fairy tea party and a fairy palace.
Explore the world of animals and their habitats in this bumper activity book. Children can colour exotic scenes including an arid desert, a grassy African plain and a lush rainforest. Backgrounds are already filled in to allow children to concentrate on the fun details. Animals to colour include lions, tigers, zebra, giraffes, snakes and alligators, as well as more familiar farmyard animals. With over 250 stickers of animals, plants and more.
Wild Pop is a fun pop up book with bright, colourful pages full of fun wild animals. Each interactive pop up reveals a visual of opposites. Tall, short, up down, this book will delight young readers.
A beautiful book featuring 4 of Beatrix Potters classic stories in one hardback keepsake. Stories are retold in a format suitable for young children.
Precious Planet uses eye-popping illustrations to explain the world's natural phenomena, while opening children’s eyes to the importance of sustainability and conservation in a fun and engaging way. In Precious Planet, learn all about our home that was formed almost 4.6 billion years ago – the earth’s crust, the continents we live on, and the oceans in between – and dive into the planet’s fascinating geography.
Word by word, sound by sound, sight by familiar sight, this is a board book that evokes the spirit of Melbourne.Take a meander through Melbourne’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems, and soak up the distinct Melbourne atmosphere, page by page.No ordinary word-book, and no ordinary city guide, Melbourne Word by Word is the celebration of a city, created by an illustrator who lives and works in the heart of it.
In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy, respected Elder Aunty Joy Murphy and Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly tell the story of one day in the life of the vital, flourishing Birrarung (Yarra river). As ngua rises, Bunjil soars over mountain ash, flying higher and higher as the wind warms. Below, Birrarung begins its long winding path down to palem warreen. Wilam – home. Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly joins award-winning picture book duo Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Ken...
A fabulous new Australiana title in this brilliant board book series for pre-schoolers. With easy-to-grasp, shaped felt flaps, a repetitive refrain and beautiful artwork from Swedish homewares designer, Ingela Arrhenius. Author bio: Ingela P Arrhenius graduated from art school in the early 90s and has been working as an illustrator ever since. At first, she worked in advertising and magazines, but her focus over the past ten years has been on products and books.Ingela has created patterns for fabrics, wallpape...
An interactive adventure based on the Apollo Moon Landings. Curious minds will love to explore the rocky surface of the Moon with this interactive title from the Little World series. Follow in the footsteps of the first lunar astronauts in this bright and colourful board book, which features a sturdy novelty to slide, push or pull on every spread . . . including double pulls that go up, up and up! 178 x 177cm
Explore the busy, bustling city and watch it come to life in this interactive adventure. Curious minds will love to explore the big city with this interactive title from Little World. Walk the bustling streets and climb towering skyscrapers in this bright and colourful board book, which features a novelty to slide, push or pull on every spread 178 x 177 mm
"When I grow up I want to be clever and funny, wild and free." One little bear shares his hopes and dreams in this picture book treasure from the ever-popular Emma Dodd. Featuring rhyming texts, delightful artwork and embellished with foiling throughout. Dimensions 200 x 200 x 14mm Board Book. 24 pages.
This is Frog. Will you help him as he bounces about the rainforest? Let's jump right into this whopping, hopping interactive book.
A girl frightens her little brother by insisting there’s a tiger in the garden, but when the little brother turns the tables on the older one, the older sister ends up being the most terrified … until they join forces and make each other feel brave. 24 x 24 cm Hardback 32cm Age 3+
Whether we share a toy or include someone in a game, all acts of kindness – no matter how big or small – make the world a better place.Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have, and in Kindness Makes Us Strong, Sophie Beer introduces us to a bunch of cute kids doing just that. Board Book 22 x 22 cm
The big day is almost here. The invitations are sent, the presents made pretty... there's some fun to prepare! Peek inside the homes of these adorable animals as they celebrate charming birthday traditions - from party hats and pinatas to blowing out the candles... and making a wish. Hip hip hooray! This picture book, by an award-winning duo, features echidnas in Australia, goats in Canada, sloths in Costa Rica, narwhals in the nippy Barents sea, orangutans in the depths of Borneo, and an entire menagerie of cr...
Every day Scary Bear roams the forest looking for animals to scare. Every night he roared so loudly even the leaves on the trees shake. But looks can be deceiving. What is Scary Bear’s secret? Not So Scary Bear is a tale of deception, friendship, and of being yourself, scary or not. About the Author and Illustrator Ruth Waters studies Art History at university as well as courses in Children’s Illustration in the UK and Canada. Not So Scary Bear is her first self-penned picture book. The collage i...
Love was Hiding is a celebration of the love a mother has for her child. Told from a child’s perspective it shows a mother’s small acts of love right throughout the day. Jennifer Loakes is a Brisbane-based children’s author and psychologist. Love was Hiding is her second book and cherishes the love mums give to their children through the everyday caring tasks. Jenifer was inspired by watching the amazing women in her life selflessly and lovingly care for their children (including her very own Mum). Her first b...
Discover some of the most popular Australian native flora and fauna in this delightful counting book. Author and Illustrator -Ochre Lawson is a painter and sculptor whose love of the Australian bush and time spent as an environmental activist informs her work. She lives and works in Sydney, teaching painting, drawing and sculpture This delightful book has easy to read text and beautiful illustrations make learning the alphabet fun for young children. This book shows Australian animals and plants and is perfect...
Have you ever wanted to see a dinosaur? Not just a skeleton in a museum, but a real live HUGE dinosaur? It would certainly be exciting, but maybe dinosaurs are better left to our imaginations. On a trip to the zoo our narrator imagines how great it would be if there were dinosaurs there. He is all set to petition the zoo when he begins to wonder if the zoo really could contain the dinosaurs and what would happen if they got out. About the author Amanda Niland grew up in Sydney, where she spent most of her c...
