CHILDRENS BOOKS

Slither into the world of Spectacular Snakes with explorer and scientist Tim Flannery and his daughter, Emma, as they shine the spotlight on one of the world's most beloved and surprising creatures! There's more to snakes than them being venomous and cold-blooded. Did you know a snake can still grow even when it hasn’t eaten for months? Or that snakes have flexible jaws that allow them to eat prey that’s much larger than them? Or that snakes are masters of disguise? With more than 3,700 sub-species around the world, there's a snake to delight and frighten every kind of reader, from Australia's deadly Eastern brown snake to the green anaconda, the heaviest snake in the world. Not to mention the teeny-tiny Barbados thread snake, which is half as long as a pencil! So come along on a fascinating expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they explore the world’s weirdest, slitheriest reptile family. This gorgeous large format picture book comes with lush, full-colour illustrations from renowned illustrator Katie Melrose, gold foil and tactile grain lamination on the cover that feels like snakeskin – making it the perfect gift for animal lovers and ophiophilists (people who love reptiles) alike! And according to the Chinese Zodiac, it's published in the Year of the Snake too!Discover more fascinating creatures in Tim Flannery's other picture books:<ul><li>Sensational Sharks</li><li>Extraordinary Elephants</li><li>Jiggliest Jellyfish</li><li>Spectacular Snakes</li></ul>

Curious Questions and Answers About … The Solar System introduces inquisitive young readers to the sparkling and mysterious realm of our solar system. If you’ve ever wanted to know how many astronauts have walked on the moon and what the Sun is actually made of, this non-fiction book has all the amazing answers. The amusing illustrations and easy-to-read text are also sure to engage young readers.

Galahs love to boogie and act like a clown, They always pull faces or hang upside down. As soon as they hatch and crawl from their egg, Galahs are hilarious ... and then ... there was Greg. Everyone knows that galahs are hilarious. They’re silly, loud and love attention! But then there’s Greg ... who’s nothing like the rest of the flock.

From the bestselling creator of CBCA Shortlisted Australia: Country of Colour comes a new board book range celebrating Australia and introducing first concepts for babies and toddlers.

When Grandma’s puppy Milo comes to stay, Ollie is excited for all the adventures they will have. So, she is upset when things don’t quite go to plan . . . But as they head into the magical woods and are joined by lots of woodland friends, Milo shows Ollie that the best adventures happen when you least expect them. With striking illustrations, cut-outs and foil throughout, this is the sixth book in the internationally beloved Ollie series by Nicola Killen. Discover Ollie adventures: Ollie’s Magic Bunny Ollie’s Christmas Reindeer Ollie’s Lost Kitten Ollie’s Back-to-School Bear Ollie’s Birthday Surprise