Booklists

Families come in all shapes and sizes, with half-sisters, big brothers, step-parents. While some kids have a family tree, others have a family forest.

Esther spies a rainbow under her chair and then it disappears. Where will she find her rainbow next.

Peggy's family is hosting a barbecue for their neighbours, the Dawsons. Peggy isn't too sure about those Dawson boys. But she is delighted when an unexpected crocodile invites himself to tea, with unexpected consequences.

Ginger is playing with Skye today.But what happens when Skye won't let her dad leave? A story of two new friends, sharing their love of dance and overcoming being shy.

Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can't agree who it belongs to and they get madder and madder.

Do you like rocks? Follow our intrepid nerdy baby explorers to the center of the earth. Check out the variety of landforms that occur around the world. Plus, learn about the layers of rock that make up the ground we walk on!

Jenny finds a big, egg-shaped thing down by the creek. She takes it home and, when it hatches, out pops a cute, but very hungry, baby dinosaur.

I love our sandy-sandwich days, our racing, seagull-chasing days. I love our arty-crafty days, our cut-and-paste and colour days. Winner Book of the Year Award Speech Pathology Australia 2018 (3-5 Years Category)

Beneath the waters of a calm bay, seahorses hide from predators, feed on shrimp and raise their young in gardens of sponge, coral, and grass. But when a storm destroys their habitat, they are left with nothing to eat and nowhere to hide. That is, until a Marine Biologist comes up with a clever invention to provide them with shelter and food while the natural environment recovers. The little horses have a new home where they can thrive! Soon, tiny horses are swimming and the hotel is overgrown with coral and grass. Inspired by true events and including information about seahorses and the Seahorse Hotels Project, Little Horses is a conservation success story certain to inspire children to love and care for the natural world."

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It must be Ruby's lucky day! She keeps finding coins everywhere. But there's something funny about this money. Why is it so bright, shiny and new looking? And where on earth is it coming from? You can bet your bottom dollar this will be a magical adventure to remember.

Being able to wish for anything you would like sure would be great, but can it help in a game of hide and seek where things disappear and reappear in the strangest places? Join the Wishfinger family as they solve their troubles with magic.

Jellybean is once again making mischief for Ruby, until she discovers the perfect way to make her little brother do exactly what she wants. But Cousin Todd isn't so keen on doing what Ruby says. Discover monster trucks, giant jumping castles, furious principals and hungry crocodiles along with plenty of laughs in an all new Ruby Wishfingers adventure.

Being able to wish for anything you would like sure would be great, but as an ordinary girl finds out, you have to be careful what you wish for. Read along for a wonderful adventure. Meet a talking cat and a pocket-sized unicorn.

Being able to wish for anything you would like sure would be great, but as an ordinary girl finds out, you cannot wish away some problems. Dive into this slimy adventure to learn what happens when the rules of magic are broken.

Zane is different to other kids. He has his own made-up language. He likes to line things up. And he is frightened of things that don't seem to bother other people - like the colour black. Things are looking pretty bleak for him and his family, until his sister starts to draw a chalk rainbow on the front steps of their house...

Try to keep up with the bouncing ball as it travels down the street, between two cars, into a gutter and down a storm drain.

Sam has ten sheep and he has to be sure that he's fetched them all in from the wild, windy moor. To do this, Sam has to count them but, as everyone knows, counting sheep sends you to sleep.

A mammoth is released from the ice after thousands of years to find himself in a modern, busy city. Everything is strange and he sets out to find his herd, but it looks like he is the last mammoth in the world.

Biff isn't like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like scratching his fleas or looking for the nearest lamp-post. Biff likes music, walking on tiptoes and dressing in a tutu. In fact, Biff thinks he's a ballerina.

Each year, monsoonal rains sweep across the Top End of Australia and the green tree frogs clamber from their hiding places to feed, breed and sing. Celebrate these cheeky characters and their life cycle in the wet season.

Mrs Lee lives next door, all alone. She hates our Beauty Leaf Tree. Mrs Lee does not realise how we are connected to each other. The trees, the animals and the whole animal world. We are all connected. 'Beauty' celebrates one girl's discovery of the many relationships in nature that bind and nurture us all.

We found the old car in the shed when we moved to the farm. We couldn't wait to play in it, it could take us anywhere.

Journey through an amazing world of alphabet monsters to help A find his lost teddy.

Grannies have a reputation for being mild, sedate and stay at home knitters. In fact grannies are capable of fixing most problems and so it is with the Great Granny gang whose members foil a burglary. Told in flowing rhyme for reading aloud.

A very special 50th anniversary edition of the very first adventure of Mog the Forgetful Cat! Fifty years ago, everyone's favourite family cat, Mog, first got into trouble for her forgetfulness, and she has been loved ever since for her funny and warm-hearted escapade.

Presented by World Book Encyclopaedia, this beloved set features beautiful artwork and photographs to capture the interest and imagination of very young children. Learning Ladders includes curriculum-based books centred on early childhood nonfiction topics. They offer a delightful look at children's favourite topics -- each book is filled with the perfect mix of fun, facts, and fiction.

Some bananas, a wily, hungry baboon and a boy who finds a way to teach the tricky baboon a lesson.

Yabini chased a willy wagtail and before long she was far from home. Then she saw a little star shining brightly... Yabini baal djidi djidi moodoonginy wer boordawan Yabini baal bookootj woorar boolyaka koolark. Ali Yabini baal nyit djina kanagoor djinaang... This book is written in English and Noogar"

Two kitten brothers, who are also good buddies - but do they always get along?

Everyone yawns, but no one knows why. Find out some funny and fascinating facts about yawning.

The lost and lonely little lamb has been loved by a kangaroo but we wonder what will happen when the little lamb realises how different he is from his mum.

Mother and Father Frog find that their pond is getting too small for 999 growing tadpoles and the family decides to brave the dangerous world to find a bigger home.

When a dog fight threatens the playground, the other teachers are not very helpful but Ms Johnstone saves the day.

Ren knows that it's almost time for Bear's big sleep, but she needs just one more day with him. One day to explore the winter together, the last of the coloured leaves, the snow as it floats and swirls to the ground, the sun and the moon and the stars. One more day to play and dance and wonder.

When Bella wakes up to find her hair in a huge, tangled mess, it is a problem of momentous proportions exacerbated when mum is totally preoccupied completing a painting surrounded by numerous pets. Dad is equally oblivious, engrossed in his rendition of Beethoven on their baby grand piano. So Bella needs to sort this calamity herself with various forms of hilarious camouflage.

Emily is full of life and full of smiles. But most of all, she's full of bounce, on her head, on her toes, on her bottom. Skipping bounces, springing bounces, singing bounces. Wherever she may be, you can be sure she's in the air.

Everything Henry tries to do straight turns out wiggly but his friend Amy always does everything perfectly. Henry shows her the fun of being topsy-turvy.

Through the smoke, in a tiny battered boat, Koala sets out to rescue the billabong friends.

An almost wordless, picture book which tells the story of a happy little boy who hates having his hair groomed. A bird drops a seed into his unruly mop and soon, with the help of the sun and the rain, a seedling sprouts.

People thought that the man was strange, even a bit crazy, but the man didn't mind and neither did his son because they had a special way of showing their love for each other.

Milli has a special gift for fixing things. She can make something out of any old discarded thing or mend boots and tools. But, all the townsfolk ever want are sensible things. Milli keeps her dream of making something special to herself.

A scruffy dog is brave and fast and smart but he's all alone. A heart-warming, waggly tale of resilience and belonging.

If your Mum and Dad were animals, I wonder what they would be.

In the drifting, swirling land of small, Big is born. Big stands solid, strong and predictable until the day a breeze, bigger than never ever before, begins to blow.

Patricia's head was filled with wonderful, amazing thoughts. All she needed was someone to share them with.

Bear likes to dive into the deep blue ocean, blowing bubbles and turning somersaults. He wakes with the sun and sleeps by the light of the moon. He enjoys spending time with his family and his two cheeky polar bear cubs. One morning, Bear is shocked to discover that his coat has changed colour. Is Bear dreaming or is there more to discover?

Snail and Turtle are friends who enjoy walking, running and hiding together.

One, two, three. Every day is a skip and a hop for the happy, little, three-legged dog - Three. He loves to walk around the city and go on adventures far and wide, exploring the things around him and meeting new friends along the way.

An ideal book to share with a child or any special person in your life. A simple, touching story about how the people we love make the world a beautiful place.

Stunning photographs and simple text introduce readers to six young animals that live in the world's tallest places. Families of pandas, brown bears, marmosets, gorillas, Japanese macaques and snow leopards are brought to life.

Robots have been on TV and in movies for years, check out what some robots are doing now! They can be fun and helpful.

Once, in a time long forgotten, elephants had short, stubby noses. One day a curious baby elephant visits Crocodile and that all changes.

Once upon a time, Whale was ever so greedy- he swam around eating anything and everything he came across. Then one day he decided to eat a man and things changed...

Little Miss Spider is off to her first day at Sunny Patch School and she is so excited. She gobbles her breakfast and runs all the way. But poor Little Miss Spider can't do the new lessons. She begins to doubt if there is anything she can do well.

Budinge lives with his grandmother, deep in the Australian bush. One night, he notices a bright light twinkling through the trees. Budinge's grandmother had often warned him that if he didn't behave, the Min-Min lights would come and lead him away. Budinge is frightened and begins to run.

These are my chicks, I love them a lot. I will stay with them, no matter what.

Late one night, an old lady with a pointed hat climbs through Nicholas' bedroom window. She brandishes a broom, fires out some words and leaves. It's puzzling at the time, but not nearly as puzzling as what happens when Nicholas wakes up the next morning.

Claude finds a beautiful, red feather at the beach. His three friends also want the feather and, one by one, each person trades the feather for something else.

The bear's hat is gone and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But, just as he begins to lose hope, lying flat on his back in despair, a deer comes by and asks a rather obvious question.

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round, blue topper, which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. So, it's a good thing that the enormous fish won't wake up. And, even if he does, it's not like he'll ever know what happened.

Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But, there are two turtles and there is only one hat.

A is for angels, flying above and around. Their softest of wings make barely a sound. Have fun learning the alphabet with Ruby Red Shoes - everyone's favourite hare!

One is for me. I'm one of a kind. I'm separate from you and I know my own mind. Have fun learning how to count with Ruby Red Shoes - everyone's favourite hare!

The jolliest time of my whole day is when I hear it's time to play! As Ruby shares the fun and busyness of her life, this book looks at key times in a day and in a subtle way highlights the importance of routine, and also balance in our lives, including time for meditation and reflection.

When I feel happy, all the world seems light, like sunshine and daffodils, all golden and bright. With so much awareness around mindfulness and mental health in young children, this is the perfect book to start gentle conversations about why we can feel the way we do, and how some of our more confronting feelings can be managed.

After a long winter's hibernation, Bruno, the marmot, wakes to discover a beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. The two become friends and play together until summer when the dandelion asks Bruno to trust her even though she wants his help to disappear.

Dear reader, please take time to note, Two ways to read this book I wrote. The first way is for everyone, Just read the book, enjoy the fun. The second way will challenge those Who like to read beyond the prose. Who'd like to ACT just like a cat (And that's an anagram, in fact)."

Edward and Edwina emu are the proud parents of ten chicks in this story told in rhyming text.

Edward is bored being an emu and wants to be noticed by the visitors to the zoo. In his quest for attention, Edward imitates the other animals.

Edwina, the emu, tries to find a job while Edward sits on the eggs.

A lion suddenly appears in a public library, but its presence is unexpectedly tolerated by the busy staff, so long as no one breaks any library rules. The illustrations offer clues as to the lion's origins, not mentioned in the written text.

Sally's class is doing a science project. When Mrs Henshaw hands out the eggs for hatching, Sally knows that hers looks different. When the egg cracks, something green and scaly with big yellow eyes emerges. Argus isn't like the other chicks.

It is Delilah's first day at the park. She slides, climbs, swings and dances, making friends with a variety of different children. However, despite her best efforts, one boy keeps shooing her away. Delilah tries everything to be his friend.

Let's say hello to some of the wondrous feathered animals that fly, sing, swim, or waddle throughout the world, including the cockatoo, the emu and the takahe.

It's raining outside. But that's okay, because Sam is warm and cozy inside, reading a book. Her little dog Benny doesn't like to read. He wants to play. Sam tries to convince Benny that reading is fun. Maybe he'd like a different book? Sam and Benny go to the library to find the perfect book for Benny!

Emmy is the youngest in the family but whenever anything goes wrong, it is never her fault.

Dad is no match for this clever Mum, a cat lover, who manages to get not one, not two, not three, but four cats into the household. One by one, she brings them home and uses guile to convince Dad to keep them, but only just for a little while.

The pig was feeling pretty good - even better than a piggy should. His skin was pink. His eyes were big, and he was wearing a glorious wig! When a wig lands on a pig, expect the unexpected in this hilarious tale of mistaken identity!

Learn to count in Swahili and discover all kinds of African animals in the grasslands of Tanzania.

A trip around the world finds an interesting landmark representing every letter of the alphabet.

Kimiko very much wants a calico carp kite to fly on Children's Day. She can't have one because she's a girl and Japanese tradition dictates that only boys get colourful kites. Luckily, Kimiko has understanding parents.

Join Pinocchio on his travels.

Enjoy doing all the activities in this well-known nursery rhyme.

Make all the sounds and actions as you read along to this well-known rhyme.

Say this well-known nursery rhyme as you read along.

Oswin is a common cricket, far too common for the vain and beautiful poppy, She does not care for his courting. When her fair-weather friends leave her, Oswin is her last remaining admirer.

Silverskin is different from her brothers and sisters but she comes to discover herself and her own talents. Beautiful end papers and great illustrations that give extra information about Australian animals.

How good it is to have toes and ears and tongues and other parts of our body, to enjoy paddling, listening and tasting, and all the other senses that we have.

Annie is helping baby Joe learn about colours. Frog fetch the green paint. That's perfect. Well done! And Lion, youre yellow, as bright as the sun. But Zebra is rather keen on patterns, and he is getting a little over excited.

Caterpillar lives alone and, in fear of her surroundings, forms a chrysalis where she can hide away. After a while, she misses the other animals and starts to wonder what it might be like to explore the outside world. When she emerges, she discovers that not only is she different but she is not alone.

Frogmouth isn't like the other birds. She doesn't want to live in the trees and is in search of something more. Frogmouth travels the land hunting for a new nesting place but nothing feels right. On her way, she helps other animals find their true homes, but still she searches for hers.

Little Koala is lost in the bush and he sets out to find a home. He asks so many creatures if he can live with them but they all have a reason why he can't. Koala is very sad until he finally gets accepted.

We are all different, but together we colour our world amazing!

Dad isn't very handy around the house but he's brilliant at turning the everyday into something exciting.

We are the dream and the dreamers; the song spinners and the rainbow dancers. Use your imagination.

Beneath the stars, we all sleep.

Edward is anxious about starting knight school. It's sure to be terrifying with all those ogres and dragons about. So he puts on his armour and prepares for battle. But ... what if he has more in common with those ogres and dragons than he thought? Will Edward remove his armour to find out?

Every Sunday Lola visits her Grandpa. They spend the day exploring the universe and teaching each other about the world. But then one day everything changes. Grandpa isn't there anymore. Lola struggles to deal with the loss. But as time goes by Lola realises that her Grandpa will always be with her - in her heart and in the memories they made.