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Josephine Wants To Dance 10th Anniversary Edition
$16.99
<strong>Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this wonderful story about dreams, believing in yourself... and a dancing kangaroo.</strong> <p>Josephine is a kangaroo - who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don't dance, they hop - but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to town and both the lead ballerina and understudy are injured, Josephine's talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it and, more importantly, does it matter that she's a kangaroo? </p><p><strong><em>Josephine Wants To Dance</em> has been delighting children since it was first published ten years ago, and this pink and sparkly anniversary edition is the perfect way to celebrate!</strong><strong></strong></p>
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Jumping Joeys
$14.99
New board book edition of Australia's best-selling children's bird book, Jumping Joeys.
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Kangaroo And Crocodile
$19.99
Following the success of Possum and Wattle, Bronwyn Bancroft has created a companion volume, Kangaroo and Crocodile, a book of Australian animals and landscapes - from eagles to echidnas, geckos to crocodiles, from desert animals to creatures of the coral reef.
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Kittens Do Not Care For Baths
$22.99
<p> Dad says it's time for a bath, but Maya is certain that kittens do not need baths. In fact, this curious kitten would much rather hunt for prey and climb trees all night than wash herself and get ready for bed. Can this feisty kitten be coaxed into starting her night-time routine? </p><p>Preschool Problems is a brilliant new series about all the big problems faced by our littlest people!</p>
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Koala Fairies
$19.99
In a faraway place, where the bush meets the sea, live two little friends in the eucalypt tree ... Say hello to adorable Koala Fairy friends, Cookie and Clover. Together, they look after the whole neighborhood! When Banksia Bush needs help, Cookie and Clover set off on a lively search-and-find adventure to help save the day.
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Lady And The Tramp (disney: Classic Collection)
$12.99
When Lady’s perfect life is turned upside-down by the arrival of a new baby and some unwelcome guests, she runs away. She soon meets streetwise Tramp, who is from the wrong side of town but has a good heart. With friends like him, life on the streets can’t be that bad–can it?
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Ladybirds Do Not Go To Day Care
$22.99
Ladybirds Do Not Go to Day Care is a spirited, funny and empowering picture book to encourage even the most nervous of children to spread their wings and try something new.Mum says it’s the first day of day care, but Ravi’s dressed up as his favourite insect, and he is quite certain that ladybirds do not go to day care. In fact, this ladybird would rather stay home and eat aphids, thank you very much!Can an anxious and unsure Ravi find the bravery he needs to take flight?PRAISE & ACCLAIM- A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Notable Book- A 2024 CBCA Picture Book Book of the Year: Notable Book'[will] captivate the imaginations of children and empower them to embrace their individuality ... This sweet book not only inspires children but also encourages parents to playfully support their little ones as they spread their wings and grow; it’s perfect for children aged 2–7.' Books+Publishing‘Pretend play helps a child with preschool jitters … the creators showcase the way play can help kids exert autonomy, especially when navigating new surroundings.’ Publishers Weekly'Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare overflows with imagination and humour, making it an excellent choice for young new students.' Bookpage
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Leave The Trees, Please
$24.99
Leave The Trees, Please Dr. Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England. He began performing poetry in his early teenage years and left school at the age of 13. Benjamin Zephaniah published his first book, Pen Rhythm, at the age of 22. Over the next four decades, he wrote 13 poetry collections, six novels, five children's books, and seven plays. His first book of poetry for children, Talking Turkeys, reached the top of the children's book list and remained there for months. He holds sixteen honorary doctorates and Ealing Hospital in west London has dedicated a wing to him in recognition of his work. Benjamin was deeply passionate about global and local issues, focusing on themes such as human rights and environmental protection. He was widely regarded as one of the first poets to address the climate crisis. Melissa Castrillon is an English and Colombian illustrator based in the southeast of England. She spends much of her time illustrating and writing picture books for children, as well as designing book covers for readers of all ages. Melissa has illustrated over ten picture books, written three, and had her work translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. She is inspired by bold color combinations, creative compositions, innovative page design, and unique patterns. Melissa often finds herself daydreaming about these elements and how to incorporate them into new projects. In 2019, she received the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York for her wordless book 'The Balcony'. That same year, she was commissioned to redesign the covers for Philip Pullman's HIS DARK MATERIALS series. When not working on book projects, Melissa enjoys designing screen prints and Riso prints.
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Legends Of The Nba
$39.99
An action-packed book on the most extraordinary stars in NBA history. Legends of the NBA features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Earl Lloyd and Bill Russell, Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Young readers will learn about where each of these stars grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with career highlights, key stats, and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the basketball novice and the passionate fan. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Kjartan Atli Kjartansson is a former basketball player and coach who has competed at a national level. He is an experienced sports radio show host, and is the creator and host of an award-winning weekly show about basketball on Icelandic television. SELLING POINTS: . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up; great for reluctant readers . Brief biographies of 28 retired NBA greats, with action-packed photos and key stats . A follow-up to the successful Stars of the NBA (9780789214164), which covered the league's best current players Michael Jordan Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Magic Johnson Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Larry Bird Tim Duncan Oscar Robertson Kobe Bryant Shaquille O'Neal Hakeem Olajuwon Julius Erving Moses Malone Dirk Nowitzki Jerry West Elgin Baylor Kevin Garnett Charles Barkley David Robinson John Havlicek Isaiah Thomas Dwayne Wade Allen Iverson Dominique Wilkins Steve Nash
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Leggy Peggy
$10.99
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Peggy races to help others!Peggy's legs help her to read and climb and jump and run with speed! When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the day? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading! <ul><li>DR SEUSS MEETS SESAME STREET: The perfect series to engage and encourage emerging readers, with bouncing rhymes, simple vocabulary and a colourful cast of characters. </li><li>BESTSELLING AND BELOVED DECODABLE SERIES: With over a million books in print and a dozen languages in translation, School of Monsters has fans all over the world and plenty of titles in the series for hungry new readers! </li><li>STAR AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR DUO: Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin and much-loved illustrator Chris Kennett have created an enticing monsters' universe together. </li><li>BONUS CONTENT: Every book features a decodable word game based on the story, a guide to fostering early literacy, and a how-to-draw spread for the main character! </li></ul>Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters series: <ul><li>Mary Has the Best Pet </li><li>Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam </li><li>Pete's Big Feet </li><li>Tish Learns to Swim </li><li>Zorro's Tasty Treat </li><li>Milly's Family Fun </li><li> and many more! </li></ul>
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Let Me Wonder
$23.95
Let Me WonderUsing rhythm and rhymeand stunning illustrations,this book exploresthe importance of play,connectionand being fully presentwith the people around usand our environment. It seeks to encouragecuriosity, wonderand mindfulnessin our everyday lives,and to remind usthat sharing precious timewith our childrenis what truly matters.
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Let's Make Music
$9.99
A high-contrast black & white board book full of musical instruments and the unique sounds they make.
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Lgb Baby Animals
$5.99
Lgb Baby Animals No one has drawn animals with as much warmth, humor, and realism as Garth Williams, who illustrated the beloved classics Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House on the Prairie series. No one has drawn animals with as much warmth, humor, and realism as Garth Williams, who illustrated the beloved classics Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House on the Prairie series. This classic Little Golden book-with piglets, kittens, calves, and bunnies, and a simple, humorous story-is one of his best. Loved for generations, this warm and fuzzy classic is sure to delight a new crop of young Little Golden Book fans.
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Lgb God
$5.99
Lgb God A comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God for young children.
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Lgb Sailor Dog
$5.99
Lgb Sailor Dog A classic Little Golden Book by Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown and beloved illustrator Garth Williams. Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. He was born at sea and he wants nothing more than to return to water. Finally, after a long time, Scuppers gets the chance to go out into the deep blue ocean-but his ship gets wrecked! Oh no! But Scuppers won't let that bother him. He fixes his boat and gets right back to it!
