CHILDRENS BOOKS

The murky shadows shifted again. Before Josh’s eyes, they solidified into something with arms and legs and a huge bulbous head ... Josh lives in Axe Falls—a town of mysterious disappearances, terrifying visions, and unusual events. When his family moves to a spooky, run-down old ruin, and he meets a strange neighbour telling him to GET OUT, Josh thinks his life is weird enough. But when his best friend’s science experiment goes horribly wrong, and he finds himself running for his life, Josh starts to wonder ... What is really going on in Axe Falls? And will anyone survive long enough to find out?

Who knew our soldiers had such a variety of animal companions in the two world wars? Apart from the ‘beasts of burden’ that one might expect, such as horses, mules, donkeys and camels, many battalions had mascots as well: kangaroos, monkeys, dogs, chickens, tortoises, cats ... all of whom provided comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the war.

The love we share is everywhere. The love we share is magic. The love we share will be there, forever, you and I. Celebrate the enduring gift of family love in this heartfelt book by Jack and Natasha Carty.

How much do I love you, Mum? I wonder, do you know? How much do I love you, Mum? Ready, steady ... Go! A book that celebrates the love between mother and child.

Errol’s mum won’t get off the phone. So there’s only one thing for Errol to do ... Find out what happens when cheeky Errol puts his mum up for sale!

Every family is different. Every family is special. Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister - they're all the best and they all look different. But people always seem to ask Josie "Is that YOUR mama?", and soon she starts to wonder if her family are actually supposed to look the same. When Josie shares her worries with her family, they find a way to help her see what truly matters.

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!

This fresh approach to the perennially popular Q and A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about science. Brilliantly humorous illustrations and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out how super body cells attack germs, what made the loudest sound ever heard and how many stars there are in the known universe.

This humorous twist on the popular Q and A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out who does the housework on the ISS, why spacesuits have gold visors and how long space sickness lasts.

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!