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When an Elephant Falls in Love
$12.00 AUD
From the bestselling author of I Didn't Do My Homework Because... comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up fin...
Beach House
$15.00 AUD
A long, long drive. It's been a year of dreaming, waiting. Now, summer's here. In a funny and heartfelt celebration of family, holidays and the joy of the sea, Deanna Caswell and Amy June Bates capture the essence of summer—building sand castles, jumping the waves and watching the stars come out after a long day at the beach—and the love that w...
You and Me and the Wishing Tree
$15.00 AUD
We woke up in the usual way, but it was not a usual day. Out on the lawn, plain as could be, stood an orange wishing tree. "I wish!" I said. "I wish!" said you. And so our double wishes grew. Wishes are a magical part of childhood. Whether we wish on stars or blow out candles on a cake, our dreams matter. Nancy Tillman captures the wonder of wis...
Little Bird's Bad Word
$15.00 AUD
Little Bird learned a new word! He loves it so much that he's bursting to share it with all of his friends. BLARK! BLARK! BLARK! The only problem is, this isn't a very nice word. Little Bird doesn't realize it, but this word might even hurt someone's feelings. With the help of Papa Bird, maybe Little Bird will learn another new word--one t...
Good Night, Baby Animals You've Had a Busy Day
$5.00 AUD
Whether they're dashing, splashing, munching, or crunching, baby animals are ever-exploring! At home in their natural habitats, baby animals learn about the world that surrounds them. When the fun is done, it's time for baby animals to go to sleep. After all, every baby animal has to rest. Full of action, sound effects, and patterned text, ea...
Hand in Hand
$10.00 AUD
Be my teacher from day one. Be my sky, my moon, my sun. The bond a parent and child share is special. In this sweet and heartfelt picture book, renowned author-illustrator Rosemary Wells celebrates all that parents do with and for their children from the very beginning: talking and walking, feeding and reading, playing and dreaming, and more...
Good Night, Firefly
$10.00 AUD
Nina is afraid of the dark. Luckily she has a nightlight, but one night the power goes out. So Nina traps a firefly to keep her company. She has a jolly time with her new friend, until she soon realizes that the firefly doesn't feel the same way, and she must let it go. This irresistible bedtime story has stunning black-and-white illustrations a...
Oh No! Not Again!
$15.00 AUD
Some kids are too smart for their own good...and maybe for everybody else's good. The overly ambitious little girl from Oh No! is back for more. But this time, she doesn't have a humongous problem, she has an EPIC crisis on her hands: a mere A on her history test! There's only one solution: travel back in time to 33,000 B.C. to make her wrong an...
Little Bot and Sparrow
$5.00 AUD
A story of friendship that can inspire anyone, even robots, to dream . . . When Little Bot is thrown out with the garbage, he finds himself in a strange new world. Fortunately, Sparrow is there to take him under her wing. Together, they explore the forest, share adventures, and learn what it means to be forever friends. This sweet and last...
Little Elliot, Big Family
$5.00 AUD
When Mouse heads off to a family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each busy street, he sees families in all shapes and sizes. In a city of millions, Little Elliot feels very much alone-until he finds he has a family of his own!
The Mouse and the Moon
$10.00 AUD
This is the story of a little mouse who lives in a dark and wild wood. He is all alone, except for his friend the moon. Each night the mouse tells the moon all of his news, his hopes, and his fears. But the moon never replies. So the little mouse ventures out to find his friend and finds someone unexpected instead. Gabriel Alborozo's beautiful i...
There Is a Tribe of Kids
$10.00 AUD
When a young boy embarks on a journey alone . . . he trails a colony of penguins, undulates in a smack of jellyfish, clasps hands with a constellation of stars, naps for a night in a bed of clams, and follows a trail of shells, home to his tribe of friends.
Ideas Are All Around
$10.00 AUD
As an author and his dog, Wednesday, walk through their neighborhood, they look at sunflowers, say hi to Frank, a turtle, who makes quick for the water and disappears, and watch a train rumble by as they walk uphill to a big purple house that belongs to their friend Barbara. Wednesday chases squirrels while the two friends discuss fishing and wa...
Bloom
$10.00 AUD
Dig holes in the autumn soil. Drop the bulbs in one by one. Cover them with dirt. Come spring, the bulbs will flower! In this lushly illustrated story from Deborah Diesen that celebrates life and growing up, a mother and daughter plant a garden to see how something small blooms into something as beautiful and strong as their love.
Monster Chefs
$10.00 AUD
The horribly horrible monster king summoned his four equally horrible chefs. "I am tired of eating only eyeballs and ketchup," roared the king. "Find me something new to eat or you will find yourselves on my menu!" Trembling with fear, they each set off in a different direction to look for something truly scrumptious. But what, besides ey...
Not This Bear: A First Day of School
$5.00 AUD
It's Bear's first day of school, and he's a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn't so sure. But school turns out to be full of fun--painting pictures, listening to stories, and making new friends. Maybe this bear will like school after all.
The Pets You Get
$10.00 AUD
There are so many whiz-bang great pets you can get! How about an enormous brown bear? Or a tentacled beast from the sea? Or even a humongous smoky dragon that glows? But as this small boy learns, even the smallest of pets can be surprisingly fun too!
Birdie's Big-Girl Hair
$10.00 AUD
It's time for Birdie's very first haircut, and the miniature fashionista yearns for more than just a simple trim. Should she choose an updo, a perm, or a ballerina bun? She looks through pictures, books, lots of magazines - even Mommy's yearbook - to find the best new look, and she and Mommy head to the salon. Her haircut looks fantastic, but be...
Grandpa Green
$10.00 AUD
From the creator of the national bestseller It's a Book comes a Caldecott Honor-winning timeless story of family history, legacy, and love. Grandpa Green wasn't always a gardener. He was a farmboy and a kid with chickenpox and a soldier and, most of all, an artist. In this captivating new picture book, readers follow Grandpa Green's great-gra...
A Bump in the Night
$10.00 AUD
Late one night, a curious girl called Matilda lies awake in bed. Something is keeping her awake. Something strange.Something annoying.Something VERY loud. So Matilda goes in search of the something, which is when she discovers a monster who is living in her room. This fun story takes the perennial theme of 'things that go bump in the night' and ...
Funny Farm
$10.00 AUD
Hawthorne Farm is a funny farm, a good-humored farm, a farm that is chock full of fun! Award-winning author/illustrator Mark Teague creates a farm with a sense of humor. Readers will laugh out loud when Cousin Edward arrives from the city to help out on the farm. The cows, pigs, and sheep have been waiting for Cousin Edward to visit Hawthorne F...
Sing with Me!
$5.00 AUD
Thirteen favorite nursery songs, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Itsy, Bitsy Spider," and "Pat-a-Cake," are beautifully brought to life with sweet animal characters and charming scenes. Naoko Stoop's paintings are irresistible. Sing with Me! is sure to be the new classic baby book for new parents!
All Kinds of Kisses
$5.00 AUD
A grasshopper mouth opens east-west but not south. They're like scissors for chopping up leaves. "Don't try to hide from a kiss on its side," says grandpa grasshopper to nymphs. How would a grasshopper kiss? Whichever it is, this much is true. When we say goodnight, I love all kinds of kisses from you! We humans smooch with our lips. But how do ...
Good Night, Truck
$5.00 AUD
Truck, Digger, Boat, and Rocket work very hard through the day. But once night falls, it's time to rest. Good night, Truck. . . . Dreamy art and rhythmic text will drive Good Night, Truck into families' hearts.
Coming Home
$5.00 AUD
Every day, soldiers leave their families to protect others. We love them. We miss them when they're gone. And we want them all to come home. They are our heroes.
I Dare You!
$7.00 AUD
Do you dare touch it? This is a very scary, silly book that will have young children roaring with laughter as they dare each other to touch the hairy spider, the belly of a monster, the sticky tongue of a snake and many more icky and creepy creatures! But who will be brave enough to turn to the last page to see the spookiest monster of all? The ...
Hello, My Name Is Ruby
$10.00 AUD
Join Ruby, a plucky little bird, as she ventures through life, making new friends, learning new skills and asking questions which may have some very surprising results. Fearless Ruby's search for adventure, friendship and her place in the world comes to life through acclaimed author/illustrator Philip C. Stead's whimsical illustrations and su...
We're in the Wrong Book!
$10.00 AUD
When a potato sack race goes awry, Bella and Ben find themselves bumped from their familiar page into uncharted territory. It's a brave new world of lollipops and sphinxes--and Bella and Ben are on one page-turning adventure. How will they find their way back into their very own book?
How to Share with a Bear
$10.00 AUD
The perfect thing to do on a chilly day is to make a blanket cave. But, of course, a comfy cave never stays empty for too long...What's a boy to do when a bear takes over his cave? Try to distract him with a trail of blueberries? Some honey? A nice long back scratch? How to Share with a Bear is a story about how although it's not always easy, sh...
When It Snows
$10.00 AUD
When it snows, magic happens. Follow a boy and his teddy bear on a wondrous snowy adventure which will lead readers of all ages to a surprising place
Lion's Lullaby
$10.00 AUD
With the help of hugs and lullabies, a young girl tucks her stuffed animals into bed, one by one, in this cuddly good-night read. Holly Clifton-Brown's soft palette and adorable illustrations paired with Mij Kelly's comforting rhyming text set the perfect tone for bedtime.
Fish
$10.00 AUD
A boy and his dog embark on a fishing journey. Their first catch of the day: a big fat letter F. Their second? A slippery I. After an epic journey beneath the lake's surface, they find what they came for-- a FISH, along with some unanticipated menace from a few other letters. This clever, wordless picture book, by a popular New Yorker cart...
Duck's Vacation
$5.00 AUD
Duck is finally going on vacation. He has a beach chair, a book, and peace and quiet. Well, almost. When you - yes, YOU - turn the pages of this book, Duck's vacation gets really interesting!
Daddy Said A Word I Never Heard
$12.00 AUD
Daddies know all kinds of fun words, but how can a kid know which words are good and which ones are BAD? In this refreshingly authentic story that will resonate with every modern family, one little girl takes Daddy's accidental language lessons to school...and learns a very different lesson from her teacher!
Supertruck
$12.00 AUD
When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done? Find out in this snowy tale about a little truck with a very big job, the second of Stephen Savage's vehicle-based picture books.
Monsters
$10.00 AUD
This boldly illustrated sticker and activity book will serve up hours of entertainment at an unbelievable value. More than 1000 reusable stickers can be used to decorate and enhance the crazy scenes inside. Og, Bog, and Piff are great friends who happen to be monsters! Kids can help them play in the swamp, attend a monster ball, and snack on put...
Black and White Rabbit's ABC
$7.00 AUD
Black and White Rabbit paints his way through the alphabet. Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker's inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.
Construction Vehicles (Let's Step)
$11.00 AUD
Dump trucks, cement mixers, cranes—what a treat of a board book for kids who love trucks. Filled with exciting illustrations of machines at work, this latest Let's Step™ title is just right for little ones curious to find out more about what their favorite vehicles do all day. The graduated pages, lively text, and a charming cast of animal const...
Bad Kitty's Tasty Treats
$11.00 AUD
Bad Kitty doesn't mean to be bad. Whether she's trying to be a good little kitty and eat her vegetables, or a quiet little kitty and behave, trouble just always find its way to her... Nick Bruel's loveable Bad Kitty gets up to her hilarious antics in this classic Priddy Slide and Find board book.
Moody Monsters
$10.00 AUD
This program bridges the talents and assets of Alex Toys and Scholastic to create innovative, well-designed products that pre-kindergarten children will love to play with--and love to learn from! Scared Sam is moving into Moody Monster Manor and he's worried about everything including if the other monsters will be nice and what his bedroom will...
Chalkboard Princesses
$10.00 AUD
Practice princess-inspired words and shapes, and draw favorite princesses in all of their finery. Then, wipe it off and start over! Young kids will thoroughly enjoy this Chalkboard book that puts fun and creativity right in their hands. Chalkboard pages are just waiting to be practiced on...and four colored chalks make the hours of coloring in, ...
Little Library Red Bus
$28.00 AUD
This adorable set includes ten mini books to teach children early concepts, and two bright bookends to display on your child’s bookshelf.
Little Learning: Write and Wipe: Shapes, Opposites and More
$12.00 AUD
The Laminated pages will help children learn shapes, opposites and much more with fun activities. The simply wipe the pages clean to practice again and again.
Little Learning: Write and Wipe: First Words
$12.00 AUD
The Laminated pages will help children learn beginning vocabulary and writing skills with fun activities. The simply wipe the pages clean to practice again and again.
Flip-over Book: Hey Diddle & Mary Had a Little Lamb
$9.00 AUD
A Flip-over book which includes two nursery rhymes - Hey Diddle and Mary Had a Little Lamb Two nursery rhymes in one book. - Hey Diddle, Diddle - Mary Had a Little Lamb
My First Nursery Rhymes
$10.00 AUD
Enjoy this delightfully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, from Hey Diddle, Diddle to Mary Had a Little Lamb, this selection will be great fun to share with children over and over.
Easy Learner - Educational Placemats
$12.00 AUD
This exciting educational placemat set has been designed with the child and their family in mind. The concept is one of fun and friendly learning in the home, centered around the meal table where Easy Learner Educational Placemats prompt the conversation to focus on essential concepts, literacy and numeracy along with interesting information fo...
123 Numbers
$8.00 AUD
Learn to count to ten with this easy to follow counting book.Featuring rhyming and different animals to encourage curiosity.