See Inside Your Body
Dear Village See Inside Your Body $19.99
See Inside Your BodyA bold, bright, brilliant introduction to the human bodyFabulous flap book that reveals the inner workings of the human body. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative text. Contains over fifty embedded flaps that children can lift to reveal extra detail. Written with expert advice from Dr. Zoe Fritz, a Consultant Physician and Director of Studies in Clinical Medicine at Cambridge University.Chapters in this book include:- Your amazing body- Eating and excreting- Breathing air- Pumping blood- Bones and muscles- Brain power- The senses- Drinking and weeing- Body words
She Speaks: The Women Of Norse Myths In Their Own Words
Dear Village She Speaks: The Women Of Norse Myths In Their Own Words $34.99
She Speaks: The Women Of Norse Myths In Their Own Words Honor Cargill-Martin is an author, classicist, and art historian from London. Honor studied Ancient History and Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford. She won a scholarship and graduated with a first, staying on to complete a master's in Ancient History. After a second master's in Italian Renaissance art, she returned to Oxford to begin a doctorate focusing on ancient Roman history at Christ Church College.Pauliina Hannuniemi is a Finnish illustrator with her Bachelor of Arts from Metropolia UoAS. In addition to The Song of the Swan, she is also the illustrator of Karah Sutton's A Wolf for a Spell.
Stories From Magic Beach
Dear Village Stories From Magic Beach $29.99
Inspired by Alison Lester's much-loved classic, this is the book of the film by Paper Planes creator Robert Connolly, featuring the work of eleven world-class animators plus live action stills, with illustrations and verses from the original book.
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Tales Of Light And Dark: A Shaun Tan Collection
Dear Village Tales Of Light And Dark: A Shaun Tan Collection $49.99
Featuring stunning new covers, Shaun Tan's exquisite illustrated short story collections, Tales from Outer Suburbia and Tales from the Inner City, beautifully packaged in a slipcase edition. Perfect for Shaun Tan fans of all ages.
Tales Of Nuttybub And Nittersing (may Gibbs: Classics)
Dear Village Tales Of Nuttybub And Nittersing (may Gibbs: Classics) $19.99
Tales Of Nuttybub And Nittersing (May Gibbs: Classics) This is the story of Nuttybub and Nittersing. In the big gum trees live the little gumnut babies ... Nuttybub and Mr Lizard set off on an adventure to rescue the baby Nittersing that has been stolen by the Bad Banksia Men. Their adventures take them all across the bush, introducing us to new friends and native creatures along the way.
The Bookshop On Lemon Tree Lane
Dear Village The Bookshop On Lemon Tree Lane $24.99
This endearing picture book in rhyme is a love letter to bookshops and the space they provide for discovery and delight. A little boy adores visiting the old bookshop down Lemon Tree Lane with his grandpa – its nooks and crannies, its endless stories, and even the bookshop dog at the back. That is, until the day the owners box up the books, take down the shelves and lock the doors, and the bookshop is no more. But then something wonderful happens …
The Butterfly House
Dear Village The Butterfly House $24.99
The Butterfly House The house at the end of our road wasn't like the others. It was wild. Miss Brown lived there, all alone. At first I thought she was scary but maybe she just needed someone to bring her garden back to life?
The Complete Adventures Of Peter Rabbit
Dear Village The Complete Adventures Of Peter Rabbit $29.99
The Complete Adventures Of Peter RabbitA complete collection of the four original Peter Rabbit tales by Beatrix PotterA wonderful collection of the four original Beatrix Potter stories which feature the mischievous little rabbit- The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and the Tale of Mr Tod. Peter and his rabbit family get into all sorts of mischief, sneaking into Mr McGregor's garden, narrowly avoiding being turned into rabbit pie and outsmarting the wily and foxy Mr Tod.
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The Complete Chronicles Of Narnia 50th Anniversary Edition
Dear Village The Complete Chronicles Of Narnia 50th Anniversary Edition $64.99
All seven tales in The Chronicles of Narnia are bound together, with full-colour illustrations, in one magnificent hardcover volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis. Talking beasts, heroic deeds and epic battles between good and evil await you in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers for over sixty years.This edition presents the seven books—The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle—unabridged and arranged in C.S. Lewis’s preferred order, featuring full-colour artwork by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.
The Extraordinary History Of Witches
Dear Village The Extraordinary History Of Witches $37.99
The Extraordinary History Of WitchesA powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the worldDiscover the spellbinding history of witches.Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "witch" to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South American Brujeria.This book delves into the ways women have been unfairly treated throughout history. Subjects such as witch hunts and trials are covered sensitively and appropriately for the age group. With magic, mystery and a whole lot of history at your fingertips, this book will leave readers totally charmed.
The Fantastical Safari
Dear Village The Fantastical Safari $39.99
The Fantastical Safari Step into a world where reality and myth collide. From powerful elephants and cunning foxes to towering giants and legendary dragons, The Fantastical Safari is a vibrant, beautifully illustrated book that brings science, storytelling, and adventure together.
The Illustrated Encyclopaedia Of Fast And Slow Animals
Dear Village 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
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The Last Egg
Dear Village The Last Egg $24.99
The Last EggWhen Mother Bird and Father Bird discover a large blue egg in their nest, they treat it as their own. A beautiful story about love and kindness and loyalty in the face of adversity, from the award-winning creators of many much-loved picture books including Iceberg and When You're Older.
The Lift-the-flap Encyclopaedia Of Planet Earth
Dear Village The Lift-the-flap Encyclopaedia Of Planet Earth $29.99
Ruth Martin is a freelance author and editor, specialising in writing books for children on natural history and the creative arts. Before becoming an author, Ruth worked in the publishing industry for more than 20 years, as a bookseller, an editorial manager and a freelance editorial consultant for a range of market-leading publishers. She now writes from the Cotswolds, where she is also raising two daughters and running a textiles studio.Xuan Lee was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She studied fashion design and graphic design and has many years of experience working on children's books and magazines for local and foreign publishers. Her creative inspiration comes from a lot of things in life, especially the colours and structures in nature.
The Peach King
Dear Village The Peach King $24.99
The Peach KingA contemporary fable about the resilience of nature from Inga Simpson, one of Australia's leading nature writers, with paintings by acclaimed illustrator Tannya HarricksWhen Little Peach Tree was just a sapling, all they could see was row upon row of other peach trees. And, on top of the hill, watching over the orchard - the Peach King.As seasons pass, bringing cycles of change, Little Peach Tree grows and grows.But darker changes are stirring. Soon rain is scarce, the forests turn brown, animals flee and the sky turns red.To protect the orchard, the Peach King faces grave danger and Little Peach Tree must find their voice.'A modern classic . . . An exquisite book destined to be treasured by generations . . . Its timeless quality and gentle wisdom invite return visits, making it a rewarding and enduring read' BOOKS+PUBLISHING