CHILDRENS BOOKS

Taronga presents books for wild little learners and explorers!Spots and stripes, fur and spikes! Big and small, short and tall.Every animal is different at the zoo.Discover wonderful animals and learn words to describe their special features in this brightly illustrated introduction to opposites.Where Knowledge Meets Fun!Discover animal facts with charming storytelling and gorgeous illustrations to pore over. These board books from Taronga will delight young readers again and again!- Vocabulary Expansion- learn new words and sounds the fun way!- Cognitive Development- discover pattern recognition and comparison skills, essential for early learning- Cultural Enrichment- foster a connection to the environment and wildlife with amazing animal facts!

SoxietyIn a melancholic city of towering skyscrapers, bombarding billboards and blinding screens, resides a dopamine addicted society.The hustle and bustle of day precedes the lonely isolation of night, as they return, alone, to soulless utilitarian apartments where screens consume their remaining waking hours.Spiralling further into depression and anxiety, consuming more but never being nourished, one Man falls into a mysterious underworld, where a metamorphosis begins…And when he eventually returns to the city above, a seed travels with him.A seed of community.A seed of hope.

Splash into a new adventure with Sam & Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! Past and present collide with land and sea as the girls leave the mainland and strive to save the animals.Splash into a new adventure with Sam & Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! Past and present collide with land and sea as the girls leave the mainland and strive to save the animals.How did girls do anything dressed like this? Sam is cranky -- the Surfside Days festival is on, and she and Jade have been conscripted to work the "Burger Dude Ranch" booth, dressed like it's 1850! But when the girls paddle out at Danger Point on a break, it's obvious that there's a bigger mystery to be solved. What on Earth are those creatures doing stranded out there on that rock? As more weirdness unfolds, it's time for Sam and Jade to re-open the Journal of Weird... searching for clues on an island adventure and testing their wits against their most dangerous foe yet!

'A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.' Katya Balen, author of October, October'For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.' Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One'Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page' A.F Steadman'A glorious, glittering story that shines with magic, friendship and wonder. Unmissable.' Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild- The World Behind the Door'What a gift of a book. Jessie Burton hits the absolute sweet spot of peril and joy, of adventure and delicious detail, with characters that felt absolutely real to me. It's a future classic.' Francesca Segal, author of The Innocents.'Captivating, magical, Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure sweeps you up and holds you entranced until the end.' Kate Williams, British Historian and AuthorFrom the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lostFor the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back.Bo and Billy are two children who have never met. Billy is an orphan. Bo's dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war. Both children are poor, but they have each found half of a priceless treasure, given up by the river. A treasure which when the pieces are reunited holds the power to give back to one of them the most precious thing they have ever lost.But should the treasure be put back together again? And why has the river given it up now?For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making, with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast of characters.'Stunning, so finely crafted it's as if the author found it shaped and complete like a treasure itself' Hilary McKay'A gripping, high-stakes mystery with so much heart, I loved it' Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den'A beautiful and moving story' Louise O'Neil'Totally transporting and beguiling, Hidden Treasure sweeps you up in its tide and releases you feeling like you've discovered treasure' Stacey Halls, author of The Familiar

Steve Rogers was a kid with a dream to fight for his country. Everything changed when he was recruited for the Scientific Strategic Reserve, an experimental program that transformed Rogers into a Super-Soldier. Now, Rogers fights as Captain America all over Europe and is on a dangerous mission to stop the Red Skull—and the evil Hydra organisation—from destroying the world! Relive the heroic adventure of Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger in this cinematic retelling.

Elmers Little Library This chunky little library contains four board books - Colours, Numbers, Shapes and Actions. Little hands will love turning each sturdy page and meeting favourite friends from the world of Elmer the patchwork elephant.