CHILDRENS BOOKS

Underneath a big old elm, Oli asked, ‘Mummy, how long will you love me?’ ‘Always,’ Mummy smiled. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother’s love. But when she assures him she will love him always, Oli has no concept of what she means. ‘How long is always?’ he wants to know. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains ...

Hooray! This book about Mummy’s special day contains nothing but lovely smells. There’s flowers and candles and puppies that smell like cupcakes and—*Faaaaaaart!* Uh-oh. Prepare yourself for one very explosive Mother’s Day mystery!

Whether big or small, feathered or furry, mums always know how to make us feel special. Celebrate mums with this special hardback edition of an Australian classic.

M is for my marvellous mum. Let’s spell out why ... A beautiful book exploring all the ways in which mums are marvellous.

This morning I got in a terrible muddle. I walked in the kitchen and stepped in a puddle. A puddle quite yellow?! Oh no! Could it be?! A puddle I’m ever so certain was wee! When a little boy steps in a puddle that’s most definitely wee, he starts imagining who might have done it. Was it ... a dinosaur? A tiger? A princess? A unicorn?! With every idea more exciting than the next, he can’t wait to find the culprit. But who could it be? The perfect book for all children who love to laugh, and fans of Who Pooed in My Loo? and Who Made that Smell?

Join Nee Naw and friends as they come to the rescue! Four bestselling stories with sing-along songs and hilarious illustrations that will have you laughing out loud!

Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there's lots to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying up all night! But Jim gets more than a little frustrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last? In this delightful follow up in the Grumpy Monkey series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!

We love our mums! We all agree. But what are mums? Let’s read and see.

Just another fun day for Mum with the kids. What’s not to love? Dave Hughes and Holly Ife have written the perfect guide for How Not to Annoy Mums everywhere that is definitely maybe not quite entirely based on real life ...

Grandma Loves You is a captivating book filled with warmth and the joyous bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. Read aloud the gentle rhyming text as Grandma and her grandchildren enjoy activities together including dancing, baking, riding bicycles, walking, storytelling and reading.

Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be–gulp–dancing. Jim can definitely not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves–surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party! Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is dipped, swayed, and twirled until he can't take it anymore–he just doesn't like to dance! When he lets everyone know, he's met with disbelief ... until Water Buffalo reveals that he doesn't much care to dance, either. As more and more animals have the courage to speak their truths, does this mean there's no place for them at this party?

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.

Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it—how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make them happy. But Jim can't take all the advice ... and has a bit of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy? Suzanne and Max Lang's hilarious approach to this very important lesson is an excellent case study in the dangers of putting on a happy face and demonstrates to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings (though they should be careful of hurting others in the process!).

Grandmas are cuddly with arms that hug tight, they wrap you in dreams when they kiss you goodnight. This beautiful book celebrates the special bond between grandmothers and their grandchildren.