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The Secret Garden 2
$49.95
This covetable edition includes full-colour, full-page illustrations by Luisa Uribe.
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The Solar System
$24.99
The Solar SystemFrom planets made of gas, to stars made of fire, our vast Solar System is filled with mysteries still to be explored and solved. Did you know that the world’s first astronomers were Indigenous Australians over 35,000 years ago? These Australians were the first humans to closely observe and note the movement of the planet and stars in space. So, buckle up and get ready to navigate the nebulas and comets with us as we explore space and begin to unravel the intricacies of our little corner of the Milky Way.Embark on a scientific journey with the DeadlyScience books, an engaging series created with Corey Tutt, the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Perfect for schools, libraries, and curious young minds, these books explore captivating topics while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
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The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of
$34.99
Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project and Cambridge Science Centre, an Ambassador for the WWF and was for nine years a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and The Woodland Trust. He is on the board of Cambridge University Botanic Garden, and is a Fellow of the Linnean Society, the Zoological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society. He continues to take a keen interest in plants; especially economic botany, ethnopharmacology and plant genetic resources, and has accompanied several Kew botanical expeditions, making short films about their discoveries.Raxenne Maniquiz is an illustrator and graphic designer based in the Philippines, whose work is often bursting with native botanicals. No matter the subject matter, her skillful handling of deep, painterly strokes and brilliant contrasting colours always breeds beautiful results. Raxenne's finely textured illustrations and signature colourful backgrounds have emblazoned branding campaigns, product packaging, apparel, stationery and murals, not to mention lighting up multiple publications.Jiatong Liu is a Chinese born illustrator who lives in London. He went to Kingston university to study illustration in 2019. After finishing his master's degree, he became a freelance illustrator and teacher in 2021. As a young talent illustrator, he has won several prestigious awards for his illustration work during these two years, including Communication Arts, Young Ones ADC and 3X3 award. Liu has developed quite a distinctive style that reflects the visuals of his wildest dreams. His ability to manifest the world from his imagination into these unique pieces makes him a true visionary.
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The Tale Of Mrs Tiggy-winkle Picture Book
$16.99
The Tale Of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Picture BookA brand new picture book edition of this much-loved classic taleA brand new picture book edition of this beloved classic tale that celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025Her little black nose went sniffle, sniffle, snuffleand her eyes went twinkle, twinkleand underneath her cap - where Lucie had yellow curls -that little person had prickles!A little girl called Lucie meets a remarkable new friend, Mrs. Tiggy-winkle,in this charming and iconic Beatrix Potter tale.Now available in this new large format,perfect for families to read and enjoy together.
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The Ugly Five
$24.99
The Ugly FiveWho's that singing on the savanna?It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa!The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou storkswagger proudly across the savanna,rejoicing in their ugliness–and delighting their babies,who think they're perfect just the way they are.Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals,Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's brand-new picture bookis a jubilant celebration of animalswho are often rather unloved.The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud,while bold, comical illustrationsbring the savanna spectacularly to life.
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The Wind In The Willows
$49.95
This covetable edition includes full-colour, full-page illustrations by Tiziana Longo.
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Train Of Thought
$24.99
Train Of Thought A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn with joyful illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination. Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most amazing places. Mum calls it his train of thought. But, when it's time for real-world tasks, Andy's train doesn't always stop! Can Andy find a way to be a treasure hunter and sit down in time for dinner? Train of Thought will delight readers aged 3 to 7 – and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination! EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges. AN ADVENTURE-PACKED RIDE: Hayley Wells' illustrations are bursting with colourful detail, as Andy's train journey takes him from one inventive world to the next. CREATIVE THINKING: Andy's ingenious solutions in the story will resonate with young readers who struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation.PERFECT FOR:- Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations- Train and transport enthusiasts- Parents, grandparents and carers- Teachers, librarians and story-time readers- Fans of All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors (Bell & Lovlie) and The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg)
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Weirdosaurus
$29.99
Taking a playful peek at some of prehistory's most peculiar and fabulous dinosaurs, Weirdosaurus explores the world as it would have looked during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. The three great ages help to order the book into three chronological chapters, with maps subtly prompting the reader to take in the first principles of plate tectonics and 'continental drift' along the way. Each chapter will describe the most bizarre dinosaur residents of that period, with Bunting's trademark humour and style; including funny annotations, witty jokes and fabulous facts.
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When Dinosaurs Roamed Australia
$24.99
When Dinosaurs Roamed AustraliaFrom the bestselling creator of Down the Road, Little Bee comes a beautiful exploration of the dinosaurs that roamed the land now called Australia.
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When The Mountain Wakes
$29.99
When The Mountain WakesSomewhere, towards the beginning of time, a mountain rose from the ocean and came to rest above the clouds.Life sang a lullaby, and the mountain slept for many millions of years.Until one day, when the world became too silent for sleep ...From bestselling creator Matt Shanks comes a sweeping, profound and ambitious picture book. A powerful reflection on hope and healing, When the Mountain Wakes is a classic in the making.
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Where The River Runs Free
$29.95
From the author of the CBCA award-winning book Where the Lyrebird Lives comes this delightful family adventure celebrating the magic, surprise and precious moments of a walk along the river.
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Whispers And Roars
$24.99
and positivity. It’s important to recognize that the negative voice is not the truth and that we are capable of achieving great things despite what it tells us. Remember to listen to the voice that encourages and uplifts you, rather than the one that brings you down. Trust in yourself and drown out the whispers with your own roars of confidence and self-belief.
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Wild Weather
$24.99
Wild Weather Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, from earthquakes to tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and learn how these events affect living and non-living aspects of the environment. Students will investigate the past, learning how Indigenous Australians have recorded and documented geological events, and also look to the future, focusing on how science is giving us better understanding of weather patterns and events, and new tools for managing natural disasters. Embark on a scientific journey with the DeadlyScience books, an engaging series created with Corey Tutt, the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Perfect for schools, libraries, and curious young minds, these books explore captivating topics while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
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Words Can Fly
$34.99
Uplifting poetry for children from the UK's no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Wild Hope.
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World Of Colour
$29.99
World Of Colour No matter where you go on Earth, you can find colour. Here is a celebration of the stunning plants and animals of our wonderful world, from bright pink American Flamingoes to warm yellow Sunflowers, glowing green Leaf Sheep, vivid orange Sumatran Orangutans, stripy black-and-white Plains Zebras, and many more. Come and take a closer look at nature's paintbox and the rainbow of life all around the world, from one of Australia's best-loved picture book creators.
