CHILDRENS BOOKS

A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. The bestselling and award-winning Welcome to Our Country series aims to connect young children, parents and educators with First Nations history and culture. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, former journalist Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

Take a closer look at more than 90 remarkable bugs with expert author Dr Jess FrenchZoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.From the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze to the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species.With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by insects and other bugs. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or perfect for bedtime stories.

A beginner's field guide featuring informative notes, detailed illustrations, and spectacular photographs of more than 100 fossilsFind out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about different types of fossil through this beautiful field guide.<p>Transportable in size and crammed with profiles, this beginner's guide unearths incredible fossils from the prehistoric world. Learn all about glittering ammonites, dinosaur bones, delicate leaf impressions, and more. An Anthology of Fossils will uncover mind-boggling facts about the world that existed long, long ago.</p><p>Featuring photographs of an amazing array of fossils and artworks by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be a delight for young enthusiasts who are curious about all things prehistoric.</p>

This is an adventure story about resilience and agency - building one and realising the other - and a tale of survival that will empower young people.Spencer Gray is twelve - finally old enough to join Dad in his glider. His mates are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome. Spencer can't believe they're actually there; can't believe he and his dad are flying in an aircraft with no engine high above the earth, the paddocks green and yellow squares below them. Crazy.And, as it turns out, it is. When disaster strikes the glider midflight, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.

Tangled: The Beauty Of Mistakes (Disney: Little Lessons)In Tangled: The Beauty of Mistakes, Rapunzel faces the challenges of being a new princess. Rapunzel’s journey provides many opportunities for conversations about related situations in your own family life.How did Rapunzel respond to mistakes at the beginning, and how did that change by the end? Who helped her make progress? Is there anything good about mistakes? What positive actions can we take after making a mistake? How might mistakes help us learn and grow?

Finding Dory: Who Needs A Hug? (Disney Pixar: Little Lessons) Who Needs a Hug? explores empathy and kindness. Dory and her friends express their concern for each other and learn how to best show support and appreciation. How does your child express love and caring? How does giving or receiving a hug make your child feel? This book will provide a context for many conversations about family, friends and togetherness.

Frozen: Some Things Never Change (Disney: Little Lessons)In Frozen: Some Things Never Change, Anna, Elsa, and their friends embrace a new chapter in their lives. Their story provides opportunities for conversations about related situations in your own family life. How do the friends support each other through a big change? Describe the feelings that Anna, Elsa, and Olaf experience. Have you ever felt that way? What are some things we can do to connect with a family member or friend who might be far away? What are some things that never change?

Frozen: How To Be A Snow Queen: Leadership With Elsa (Disney: Little Lessons)Being a queen is a tough job. You need skills in leadership to rule a kingdom. It also takes responsibility, creativity, confidence, and much more to look after your citizens. Join Elsa as she learns how to be a great snow queen of Arendelle.You’ll also learn about some real-life jobs and how workers use some of the same skills to do their jobs well!

Manners Matter, Stitch! (Disney: Little Lessons) Stitch loves the ‘ohana he found on Earth, but he has a lot to learn about polite manners! Join his humorous misadventures as Lilo, Nani and friends try to teach him how to be “a model citizen”! Their story provides opportunities for conversations about related situations in your own family life. What kinds of manners does Stitch learn? Why are manners important? How do you show manners? How does showing good manners make you feel? How do others feel when you show good manners?

Cars: How To Be A Race Car: Respect With Lightning Mcqueen (Disney Pixar: Little Lessons) Zipping around a racetrack isn’t as easy as it looks. Race cars need to be able to work with a team if they want to cross the finish line first. It also takes humility, determination and, most importantly, respect. Take a lap with Lightning McQueen and learn what it takes to be a great race car. Along the way you’ll read about some real jobs and the workers that use the same skills as Lightning every day!

Locked Up! (Worst Pets Ever! Book 1)Captain Fluffykins, Nickers and Brutus are the newest recruits locked up at the Worst Pets Ever Obedience School. There are so many rules! The daily schedule is a nightmare. The teachers are terrible. Don't even mention the food! And the other students are all kinds of disturbing. The only option for the trio is to team up and make a great escape!

Marvel Treasury: 100 StoriesGo from 0-100 with this awesome collection of stories starring heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. With adventures featuring Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Star-Lord and loads more, take story time to the next level and enjoy thrilling moments with each turn of the page.

Disney Treasury: 100 Stories Go from 0-100 with this amazing collection of stories starring much-loved characters from the worlds of Disney and Pixar. With adventures featuring Stitch, Moana, Mickey and loads more, take story time to the next level and enjoy magical moments with each turn of the page.