CHILDRENS BOOKS

Welcome: A Book About FriendshipA joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Welcome shows how everyone can be a good friend, and how we can all help others to feel welcome.

Yum is a mix-and-match book that invites you to flip through its pages to reassemble the fruit cups or create brand new ones. A deliciously fun and interactive way for little ones to discover shapes.

Slurp is a mix-and-match book that invites you to flip through its split pages to reassemble the popsicles by matching the patterns or create brand new ones by mixing it up. A deliciously fun and interactive way for little ones to explore colours and patterns.

With their qualities of bravery, loyalty, recklessness, courage and the imaginative ways they eluded authority, the exploits of some of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers who robbed, stole livestock and sometimes killed are told here. Ned Kelly, Mad Dan Morgan, Captain Moonlite – relive the stories of Australia’s best-known and most notorious bushrangers. The book also shows us why these dashing and reckless individuals have captured the imagination of so many, their deeds immortalised in song, films and stories.

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. Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker who won the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award. The first picture book that she illustrated, Dogs Don't Do Ballet, was also shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. In addition to working on her picture books, Sara lectures in Illustration and Graphic Design at Northumbria University and continues to create work that is exhibited worldwide. She is inspired by many things including second-hand bookshops, old wives tales and trying to spell sounds. Sara lives in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Grow Big, Little Seed is a tender, hopeful picture book about miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Illustrated by the papercut artist Sarah Capon (@eyepicturedthis), it's perfect for children aged 2 to 7 and any family celebrating their new baby.Exciting things were happening in Nina’s home. ‘While we wait,’ said Mum, ‘let's plant a seed and watch it grow.’ When Nina plants a pumpkin seed, she imagines herself and a little sister playing in the leaves of a large pumpkin plant. Nina’s mum is pregnant and it seems that Nina’s dreams may soon come true. But despite Nina’s loving care, her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early.As time goes by, her mother is pregnant again, and Nina finds the courage to plant another seed. This time, Nina’s seedling grows and grows, and her family embraces a joyful surprise with not one but two rainbow babies.The perfect picture book to share with any growing family.

Meet Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, in her very first adventure! Discover how Claris came to live in the city of lights in this beloved and best-selling picture book about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Claris is an adorable mouse who dreams of moving to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. One day, she bravely takes the leap – only to find a mean little girl with a horrible-looking cat standing in the way of her perfect Parisian apartment! Can Claris use all her wit, warmth and – of course – style to make her dreams come true? Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. <p>Perfect for: </p><ul><li>Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories </li><li>Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! </li><li>Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia. </li><li>Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book </li></ul><p>Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: </p><ol reversed><li>The Chicest Mouse in Paris </li><li>Fashion Show Fiasco </li><li>Bonjour Riviera </li><li>Holiday Heist </li><li>Palace Party </li><li>The Secret Crown </li><li>Pasta Disaster </li><li>Magnificent Mess </li></ol>

Claris: Fashion Show Fiasco Claris is off to Paris Fashion Week in this delightful second adventure from the best-selling series by acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.'But oh no!' Claris cried, and her heart gave a tug.Madame's invitation was still on the rug!Without it she would be declined at the door.She'd miss out on Chanel, and perhaps even more ...When Claris's family leaves behind their invite to Paris Fashion Week, this brave little mouse has only one choice: an exciting dash through the streets of Paris in a race against the clock!Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris, and the Young Queens Collection. Perfect for: - Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure, and friendship stories- Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!- Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.- Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture bookDiscover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: 1. The Chicest Mouse in Paris2. Fashion Show Fiasco3. Bonjour Riviera4. Holiday Heist5. Palace Party6. The Secret Crown7. Pasta Disaster8. Magnificent Mess

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 …

How To Help When You Really Want To HelpA heartwarming and tender look at some of the big and small ways we can make a difference in the world, from the team who created the multi-award-winning and bestselling What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say and What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do.Open arms.A friendly face.Showing how.Showing up.A warm-hearted exploration of some of the big and small ways we can all make a difference in the world, no matter our age - at home, around the neighborhood, at school, and in the community.How to Help When You Really Want to Help explores everyday situations, sharing how to spot opportunities for helping others and showing the comfort, happiness, and satisfaction that helping can bring.From award-winning and much-loved author Davina Bell and critically acclaimed illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper, How to Help shows little readers how to be an active participant in making the world a kinder place, no matter your age.Praise for What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say and What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do:'A soothing story with gentle tips on how to respond with compassion and care when life gets tricky ... The ideal book to gently encourage young readers to open up about their feelings' Sydney Morning Herald'A compassionate guide for children navigating unfamiliar situations and emotions . . . Bell's text interplays tenderly with Tapper's vignettes, spotlighting significant everyday moments and challenges . . . The book imparts strategies without being didactic' THE GUARDIAN, Best Australian Children's Books of 2023

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.

Potion Commotion Brilliant rhythm and rhyme and building chaos make this the perfect read-aloud story.It starts with a witch, a dragon and a potion. It ends with a commotion! Prepare to be charmed by this story of a spell gone wrong and the whirlwind of magical mayhem that follows.With irresistible cumulative rhyme from Rebecca Grant and captivating illustrations by Nia Nill, this picture book will enchant and entertain readers of all ages.

Hello, Spring Baby! Birds warble their happy tune.The garden sprouts wild daisies.The world sings a serenade:'Hello to you, Spring Baby!'From bestselling author-illustrator Jess Racklyeft comes the perfect welcome present for any Spring Baby.

Dear Broccoli,Last night at dinner you were on my plate. AGAIN. Please don't come back.From,FrankDear Frank,I am afraid I cannot grant your request. The matter is out of my florets.Most respectful regards,BroccoliA deliciously funny picture book that is sure to make even the pickiest of eaters look at their dinner in a new light.

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?