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The Christmas Tree Catastrophe
$24.99
The Christmas Tree Catastrophe This is an occasion story with a difference! And one that children will delight in as they watch naughty Kitty McCatty create complete Christmas Eve chaos. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house ...Kitty McCatty was chasing a mouse. It's Christmas Eve and the baubles are bickering over the best spots on the Christmas tree when an unexpected visitor appears. A tree-toppling catastrophe seems certain ... unless the decorations can set aside their differences and work together? From the talented and award-winning duo, Emma Bowd and Matt Shanks, comes a rollicking festive tale full of humour and heart -- and more than a tiny bit of tinsel.
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The Complete Adventures Of Snugglepot And Cuddlepie: The Deluxe Edition (may Gibbs)
$39.99
The Complete Adventures Of Snugglepot And Cuddlepie: The Deluxe Edition (May Gibbs) First published over 100 years ago in 1918, these delightful tales of iconic Australian folklore have never been out of print. Combined together in one hardback bind-up for the first time, this edition includes The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Little Ragged Blossom, Little Obelia, Nuttybub and Nittersing and Chucklebud and Wunkydoo. Featuring May Gibbs’ original stories and hand-drawn illustrations, this edition brings to life the enchanting world of the gumnut babies and other bush characters for today’s generation. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie set off looking to see a Human for the first time. Their adventures take them all across the bush introducing us to beloved characters and native bush creatures along the way. This hardback is the ultimate addition to any fan’s collection.
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The Complete Book Of The Flower Fairies
$39.99
The Complete Book Of The Flower FairiesThe complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairy poems and illustrations with a stunning new cover.This stunning reissue of Cicely Mary Barker's collection, The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies, includes the timeless poems and beautiful illustrations from the classic books. With a brand-new enchanting look, this is the perfect gift for Flower Fairies fans of all ages. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to generations of readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a life-long love for fairies and all things magical.
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The Day The Crayons Quit
$16.99
The Day The Crayons QuitThe Number One New York Times Bestseller!Included in BookTrust’s 100 Best Books for ChildrenDebut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way.Poor Duncan just wants to colour in. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: We quit!Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other.The battle lines have been drawn. What is Duncan to do?
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The Disney Collection With 15 Storybooks
$79.99
The Disney Collection With 15 Storybooks The magic of Disney and Pixar movies have delighted generations for decades. This collection of iconic Disney movie storybooks offers a wonderful opportunity for fans to create a special collection to treasure for years to come.
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The Drought Kangaroo
$24.99
The Drought KangarooFollowing on from The Fire Wombat and The Turtle and the Flood, The Drought Kangaroo is the third title in the series that focuses on animals and the challenges they face in environmental disaster, be it fire, flood, and now drought.Drought has devastated Joseph the kangaroo's home. He longs for green grass and the cool, clear water he can smell in the distance.Kangaroos can leap higher and further than any other animal, but can even Joseph's strong hind legs help him reach the waterhole? And will the new mob there accept a stranger?Created by Jackie French and Danny Snell, the award-winning duo of The Fire Wombat and The Turtle and the Flood, this is a true story about a young kangaroo who went on the longest journey of his life and ended up living by a creek on Jackie's property.
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The Enchanted Woods
$17.99
A charming fairytale original to Shirley Barber about a child who is lucky enough to fly to Fairyland with the fairies and attend a fairy wedding. This is a beautifully produced and richly illustrated classic children's picture books.
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The Great Australian Adventure (mattel: Barbie)
$19.99
Join a world of adventure and discovery with Barbie! Filled with fun travels and colourful illustrations, readers will journey through unique landscapes, meeting fascinating animals and discovering famous sights along the way. Perfect for fans of exploration and imagination, this book invites everyone to enjoy a delightful adventure down under.
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The Grinny Granny Donkey
$19.99
The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a time when bringing stories of laughter, hope, kindness and courage to children seems more important than ever, The Grinny Granny Donkey delivers a heartwarming hug and a dose of laugh-out-loud family fun in honour of grannies everywhere. This hee-haw funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustrations by Katz Cowley guarantee that The Grinny Granny Donkey will become a new favourite picture book.
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The Gruffalo
$14.99
Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes.
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The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull And Slide Book
$9.99
The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull And Slide Book Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. In addition to his picture books, Axel illustrates wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes.
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The Gumnut Tales 5- Book Collection (may Gibbs)
$29.99
The Gumnut Tales 5- Book Collection (May Gibbs) On all the big Gumtrees there are Gumnut Babies. Some people see them and some don’t, but they see everybody and everything. Possibly, that’s how their eyes have grown so big. This beautiful box set contains five original books from May Gibbs that were first published 100 years ago. These little books are the perfect size for little hands, with intriguing text revealing secrets of the Australian bush to capture attention and inspire imagination. Discover the secret worlds of the Gumnut Babies, Gum-Blossom Babies, Flannel Flower Babies, Boronia Babies and Wattle Babies.
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The Hare Who Wouldn't Share
$24.99
There was once a hare who did NOT like to share. What is the point of sharing? thinks the hare. The more I give away the less there is for ME. But even the hare can appreciate the lovingly tended carrot patch created by the neighbouring rabbits. So, when a huge boar threatens to destroy the patch, will this hare come to see that giving things up for others means that you can gain so very much MORE of the most important things in life? <ul><li> A brilliant book to encourage conversations about sharing and community</li> <li>Stunning artwork from the highly-acclaimed illustrator of I'm Sticking with You and The Duck Who Didn't Like Water</li> <li> A warm hug of an ending! </li> </ul> Praise for Steve Small: "A pure splash of joy" - Daily Mail on The Duck Who Didn't Like Water "Comical, bold ... tender" - The Sunday Times on I'm Sticking with You Also by Steve Small: The Duck Who Didn't Like Water Wellington's Big Day Out Brave Litle Bear With Smriti Halls: I'm Sticking with You I'm Sticking with You Too Let's Stick Together
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia Of Extinct Animals
$32.99
A CBCA EVE POWNALL AWARD NOTABLE BOOK 2025Discover the incredible features and characteristics of some of the natural world's most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals in the latest gorgeously illustrated hardcover encyclopaedia from award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly.Pore over beautifully detailed illustrations of some of the most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals in the natural world. Discover how these species fit into the history of the animal kingdom and why they have become extinct or are under threat.Featuring facts and astonishing illustrations about sixty amazing animals, including the Western black rhino, thylacine, dodo, South Island giant moa and Tapanuli orangutan, as well as megafauna such as the giant wombat-like diprotodon and the crocodile-like Quinkana. Plus creatures with mysterious origins like Delcourt's giant gecko.Children and adults alike will wonder at the contribution these animals have made to the natural world while being reminded of the importance of wildlife conservation.'Stunningly illustrated and deeply informative' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY'Beautiful and detailed . . . A treasure trove, ideal for 8-year-olds and older who are interested in natural history and fascinating creatures' SCHOOLDAYS MAGAZINEÂ
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia Of Fast And Slow Animals
$32.99
The Illustrated Encyclopaedia Of Fast And Slow AnimalsIs the Australian tiger beetle faster or slower than a basset hound? Find out all about some of the world's fastest and slowest animals in the latest beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia from award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly.Whether you like to take things fast or slow, you will lose yourself in this stunning encyclopaedia filled with incredible detailed illustrations and fun facts about some of the most fascinating fast and slow animals in the natural world.Featuring facts and astonishing illustrations about sixty amazing fast and slow animals, including the super speedy black marlin, the cheetah and the gentoo penguin, and the oh-so-slow dwarf seahorse, the gila monster and the immortal jellyfish.Children and adults alike will wonder at these speedy and not-so-speedy animals.PRAISE FOR SAMI BAYLY'S BOOKS'Stunningly illustrated and deeply informative' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY'Beautiful and detailed . . . A treasure trove, ideal for 8-year-olds and older who are interested in natural history and fascinating creatures' SCHOOLDAYS MAGAZINE
