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Neligan's pig sits by the pond, watching the ducks and geese play on the cool water. The pig gets hotter and hotter and the ducks and geese get louder and louder. The pig has to find a solution to this problem.

The story of three baby owls who wake up one night in their hole in the tree to find that their mother has gone. They sit on the branch and wait, wondering when she will return.

To the baby in the house, Mum and Dad and Jill and John and Uncle Tom are giants. But, little by little, that baby grows up, until she becomes a giant too.

Little Bear can't sleep. Even with the biggest lantern at his bedside, he is frightened of the dark. But Big Bear finds a way to reassure him by taking him out to see the moon and the stars.

Big Bear and Little Bear love to keep each other company. As the two bears return home from a long walk through the snowy woods, Little bear is having a wonderful time until he hears a noise that makes him shiver.

Deserted parks seem exciting places after dark. The toy monkey and his friends, Loopy, the elephant and Little Gee, the dog, creep out of the bedroom as the moon rises. But, when the night train comes to chase them, they all run home.

One little duck does all the work while the lazy old farmer stays in bed all day. The other farm animals decide to take action.

Aranea is a patient little spider who leads a determined struggle to reach safety and survive. She continually searches for a haven where she can rebuild her web.

It's not easy being good at all the things our big brothers and sisters can do. Big kids are good at everything, right? Aren't they? Step into this gorgeous book to see if this big brother can do all the daring things his little brother gets up to.

Like most dogs, Harold is obsessed with food. When he gets lost in the big city, Harold is overtaken by hunger and begins to see food everywhere. Hot dogs on an antenna, a turkey roast in the mailbox and toast popping out of the top of a building.

When Mae's family moves to a new home she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She'll miss the apple trees, the daffodils and the butterflies in the long, wavy grass. But there's no room for a garden in her new home, or so she thinks.

One day a parrot appears on the doorstep. Dad thinks he's amazing, he's loud and full of surprises. But Jack doesn't like surprises at all....not at all.

When Miss May tells the children she sees a dragon, her kindergarten class reacts in different ways. Some are intrigued, some are surprised and some are scared. But, Jack says he doesn't believe in dragons. When Emma wonders where the dragon is, Jack reminds her there isn't any such thing.

You're invited to Ollie's birthday. There'll be green balloons and party tunes.

Ollie loves wrapping presents, making decorations and listening for Santa's sleigh bells.

Meet Ollie, a gorgeous lively zebra, Fred the dog and all of Ollie's friends. Ollie's Easter is filled with the joy and delight of an Easter fair. Like all good Easter fairs, it involves baby chicks, making hats, an Easter hunt and tucking in to some Easter treats.

Join Ollie and Fred as they splash by the sea and eat yummy, drippy ice creams.

Ollie and Dad love banana bread, climbing trees, piggyback rides and just being together.

Grandpa and Ollie have fun in the garden. Grandpa loves to listen and Ollie loves to talk.

Ollie loves walking, talking, giggling and playing with his Mum. But, best of all are the kiss and hug goodnight.

Join in as Ollie dances like a jelly with a wobbly belly and wriggles after a bath.

Ollie loves to sing in the rain, in the bath and with ducks in the park.

Ollie the zebra loves many things but he especially loves vacations. Ollie celebrates all the wonderful things he loves about taking time off and experiencing new places.

Peggy lives in a small house in a quiet street. One blustery day a big gust of wind sweeps down and scoops up leaves, twigs and... Peggy! The wind blows Peggy into the city where she discovers strange new things, but how will she find her way back home?

You've already met Ollie, the gorgeous, lively zebra. Now, it's time to meet Olllie's new baby sister. Together, they giggle and play peek-a-boo.

Find out what happens to Jack when he visits the giant's castle in this gleeful version of the classic children's story.

There are big fish and small fish, round fish and long fish, and fish of all shapes and sizes. But did you know that there are also fish who have ...moustaches? Celebrate all kinds of fish, and especially those with moustaches, in this fin-tastic picture book!

Large colour photos show the wonder of the life cycle of a butterfly which is clearly and easily explained.

An ankylosaurus lays her eggs then does battle to keep two predators away.

Let's see what happens in the hen house. They do lots of interesting things. Softly coloured pictures and lively, poetic text.

Louie has a big brother named Rocky who always has time to teach Louie how to be a great footy player just like him. Rocky also shows Louie how to talk to the elders in their family to learn about Country and their culture. When Rocky has to leave their community to learn new things, Louie needs to think of a way to show Rocky how good of a big brother he has been to Louie.

Spike is staying the night with his grandmother and does not want to go to bed. When his granny pretends to become a grannysaurus, she chases him up to bed. Later that night, loud noises wake him up and he creeps downstairs to discover where all the music and stomping is coming from.

At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to scare the animals. But, this little bear doesn't always know when to stop.

Meet Geronimo, the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only, and that is to fly! But everyone knows penguins can't fly, or can they? With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true.

Isaac looks like everyone else but he actually has superpowers that make him different from his brother and his classmates. Some kids don't understand that and call him names. But, Isaac's superhero brain sees and remembers loads of things. He tends to say whatever comes into his head which he doesn't realise might be hurtful. Isaac is not really a superhero, he has Asperger syndrome, which means his brain works a little differently from yours.

Lizzie loves making clothes for her friends and neighbours. Even some of the larger animals in the woods want Lizzie to make them some clothes and, with a little help, she can reach high enough to take their measurements.

Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. One sunny morning, Thomas is sad and not even the swing can cheer him up. Errol can't figure out why until Thomas finally tells Errol what has been bothering him. Thomas wishes his name was Tilly.

The fox is after the mouse. The mouse is running for its life - around and through and under and all over the place. Suspenseful story with a happy ending.

In the middle of a dark, lonely wasteland filled with old scrap metal lives a forgotten man. He dreams of a lively forest, full of sunshine, plants, birds and animals but always wakes to gloom. One day, he comes up with an idea to change things.

Arabella is a beloved only child who has everything a little girl could want. That is, until her brother, Avery, the master of mayhem, comes along. While she certainly loves him, she finds that it's sometimes very hard to like him. So she spends her days creating marvellous, magnificent things with her magic pencil, and trying to ignore him. But when he spoils her perfectly proper tea party, she decides drastic action is required and she erases him from her life. Oops! But things aren't the same without him... can she get him back?

Oscar is a curious kitten. One evening, in a field, he hears a blackbird singing and is full of questions about sound. Luckily, bat is nearby to help with the answers.

Oscar, the curious kitten, accidentally starts the farm tractor. Now he is full of questions about electricity and how it works. Bird is there to help him as they discuss switches, wires, circuits, batteries power and safety.

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a ball, he is full of questions about rolling and moving. Luckily, cricket is nearby to help with the answers.

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he goes to the pond, he is full of questions about growing things. Luckily, frog is nearby to help with the answers.

Oscar is a curious kitten and one evening as he watches the sunset, he is full of questions about light and dark. The little moth nearby helps with all the answers.

Oscar is a curious kitten and when he finds a nest in the garden made out of twigs and moss, he is full of questions about using things. Luckily, Snail is nearby to help with the answers.

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Mouse likes to read very loudly, but not everybody in the forest likes what they hear. Not so quiet mouse is a tale of acceptance, friendship and being and sounding- like yourself.

Every day Scary Bear roams the forest looking for animals to scare. Every night he roars so loudly even the leaves on the trees shake. But looks can be deceiving. Scary Bear is lonely. He dreams up a plan to find a friend.

Grandma wants to throw out Grandpa's old tattered slippers. Everyday, he finds them hidden in a different place.

Grandma decides Grandpa needs a new cardigan. He agrees, so Grandma gives his old one away. But, finding just the right new cardigan to replace his favourite proves difficult for Grandpa. When he finds one, Grandma is in for a surprise.

When the family invite Grandma and Grandpa to the beach, Grandpa begins to hunt for his beach shorts. Grandma doesn't want Grandpa to wear his old beach shorts but he is determined to find them. The kids think he looks pretty cool.

With photographs and simple text, this book traces the life cycle of the duck, showing its growth and development from when it is an egg until it is old enough to mate and produce offspring.

One of a series that traces the life cycle of plants and animals. A simple introduction to snails, their behaviour and appearance, emphasising their development from the day they hatch until they lay eggs of their own.

Maxwell Mouse, the photographer, is trying to take school photos at South Forest Public School. But some students just won't stay still and others won't look at the camera. Can Maxwell get all of the students to say "CHEESE"?

When Captain Crabclaw advertises for a fearsome crew for his new ship, the Speedy Squid, he doesn't get quite the crew he expects. But, it's hoist the mainsail and anchors aweigh with a most unusual pirate crew.

Open the box if you dare, but danger lies within, beware.

It is time for good night and bed but Baby Bear is grumbly and refuses to give Daddy a kiss.

It's time for bed but four cheeky mice are skittering, scampering and scurrying, and don't seem very sleepy.

All the birds are excited about the Big Beaky Bird Ball - except Leonard. His warble-warble waltz with the magpies is more wobble-wobble, and his caw-caw can-can with the crows is a can't-can't. The puffins are prancing, the rosellas are rocking and you should see the flamingo go-go-go! Everyone is jumping and jiving, but not Leonard. Leonard doesn't dance. Then an unexpected encounter changes everything ...

My friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast. I think dog food is disgusting. My friend Fred howls at the moon. I don't know why. He does a lot of funny things. But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.

Nora Fatima Buffet is greedy. One night, when she is sent to bed without any supper, Nora decides to make her own sandwich, using whatever she can find. But, this time Nora's bitten off more than she can chew.

Bill, the bull, has a passion for fine china and spies a lovely teacup in a china shop. The shopkeeper makes Bill nervous and when Bill is nervous in a china shop anything might happen.

It's bedtime for one tired little boy. But why should he go to bed when everyone else in the house is still awake? He has a plan to keep himself wide awake...

Stunning photographs and simple text show seven young, pet animals - cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, parrots, rabbits and goldfish - that we keep around the house.

Stunning photographs and simple text introduce readers to seven, young animals - pigs, ducks, cows, horses, chickens, goats and geese - found on a farm.

Everyone living in the Northern South Australian outback depends upon Big Tom Kruse to deliver their mail. Not only letters but furniture, tyres, petrol, he delivers it all. But what is Tom to do when he is waylaid by an unexpected flood. With everyone relying on him, how will he make it all the way up to Birdsville and back.

A hungry fox searches the countryside for his evening meal. Six, fat rabbits play various childhood games as, one by one, they cleverly escape the mischievous fox.

Ruby is making a cake for grandma's birthday. Max, her little brother, has to make repeated trips to the grocer to make up for disrupting Ruby's project and to get the perfect ingredients for the special cake he is making for grandma.

Max and his sister, Ruby, are shopping for Grandma's birthday present. Ruby has saved up a walletful of money, and, as usual, she's in charge or thinks she is. She has plans for an elaborate gift but Max is sure that Grandma would prefer his choice.

Felix ate too much chocolate and now he doesn't feel very well. Just look at his eyes. His lovely mummy tries to find lots of ways to make him feel better but in the end it's off to Doctor Duck.

Hazel is a whimsical animal. While on her way to a picnic, she becomes lost on a hill where three young toughs bully her. Although Hazel is far from home, she cries for her mother who must save the day and make the ruffians repent.

In this witty story, Max nearly comes to grief when he takes a peek into sister Ruby's jewellery box.

Ruby found the eggs but Max took the chocolate chicken. Max is a bit of an anti-hero.

Max's sister, Ruby, is taking him to replace his favourite old blue pants but Max wants a shirt with a dragon on it.

Morris's older siblings share each other's noisy toys but no-one wants to play with Morris until he finds a very special present left under the tree and disappears. Now, everyone wants to play with Morris's present.

Noisy Nora has trouble being the middle mouse-child. No one in the family has time for Nora so she does the thing she does very well that her family can't ignore. She makes noise. Nora is noisy. She slams windows, upsets furniture and bangs doors.

Yoko takes sushi for lunch to school and is teased. On international food day, no-one will eat Yoko's sushi.

Ash is feeling lonely. She wishes she had someone to play with. Then a sad elephant comes along and Ash has an idea that will cheer him up. Soon she is sharing her idea with lots of animals in the forest. A warm-hearted story about sharing with others.

Bruno can't wash when there is a whale in the bath, but why won't anyone believe him.

Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding but Nellie can't wear her flower girl dress. Today, she's a dinosaur. Luckily, Nellie might just have a roaring-ly good idea...

All the kangaroos are lined up ready to start the big race. But what's this? Emu has joined the line, ready to race. Emu really wants to join the boing boing race but it is really a race for kangaroos.

The little land dragon of the Galapagos islands risks great danger to lay her eggs inside a volcano. Follow her adventure through lava plains, forests of steam and down steep, rocky slopes and wonder if she will ever find a safe place.

Dragons are everywhere, if you know where to look. A little girl sees dragons everywhere and is sure there is one living in her house. She puts on her dragon-hunting armour and sets out looking for clues to help her find the mysterious creature.

Smudge and his family have got a problem to solve. Smudge's legs are so short that he can't jump into the car. One child works out some very clever ways get Smudge into the car, but none of them work. Finally, Mum solves the problem.

A family goes to the beach to look for crabs. We can see where the crabs are hiding but the family in the book just can't seem to find them.

Nog is the only one in town who doesn't have a nose that does anything useful. His family and friends have noses that can do all sorts of things, sniff out a bargain, play music and even catch fish. But, all Nog can do is catch a cold. Grandma has always said Nog has a nose for trouble but no-one knows what she means until, one day, Nog's nose gets itchy.

Everyone thinks the Ugliest Dog in the World is ugly in different ways. Mum thinks she's ugly in a cute sort of way, the lady next door thinks she's pretty, but you haven't seen the lady next door. Her owner, of course, thinks that she's beautiful.

A mysterious visitor requests that his extraordinary watch be repaired by Christmas Eve. The watchmaker has never seen a watch like it. His assistant, Peter, suggests an unusual way to repair it but it's a race against time.

Sometimes, Sophie lies in bed at night, unable to get to sleep, worrying about things such as forgetting to take her lunch to school or having to eat Brussels sprouts. Mum thinks she might have a way to help Sophie fall asleep at night, and it might just involve an elephant or two.

Everyone is too busy to take Clementine for a walk. When they finally find the time, Clementine is nowhere to be found.

Reena is deaf and Dog is homeless. Sometimes neither of them feels as if they quite fit in. But when Reena and Dog form a unique bond, it's not long before everyone finds out just how special they are.

Join Suzy Lee as she goes to school with her books and pens, looks for bugs, shows and tells, and finds a friend.

A crocodile goes looking for lunch but all the jungle animals argue their way out of being his meal.

Marcus and Mary make the finest, sweetest-smelling candy. When the King has a taste, he decides to order more than they can possibly make. But, help is at hand to meet the ever-increasing orders from the King. While you read, listen to the music of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy on the accompanying CD.

Mrs Iverson and her class pretend to be firefighters, just like the real ones, then they meet genuine firefighters and climb aboard a real fire engine. What fun!

Bruno has never been to the beach before. And he can't wait. He is going for a swim in the big blue sea.

All Fox wants is a tasty meal to fill his hungry belly but he keeps wandering into the WRONG STORIES! No dinner for him - just more and more trouble! Will fox ever find the right story?

Beware the deep, dark forest! You should never, ever go in there... Rosie has always followed this rule until the day her pup Tinky goes missing in the woods. So Rosie decides to trek into this dangerous, muddy place. But there are many obstacles along the way -- including a huge grey wolf, a scary ravine and a ferocious troll!

All the animals make a terrible row when the baby won't feed the ducks. Full of wonderful sounds, this book is great for reading aloud.

A romp of a picture book about a rough and tumble bear who creates troubles for his friends, Squeaky and Bun.

Miss Lollipop is lonely so she buys a little truck. When she drives down to the river, in jump a lot of things you wouldn't expect. Find out who jumps in, in this funny animal farce with lots of counting.

When Harry catches a cold, Mum tucks him up in bed. But Harry is contagious and all his dinosaurs end up having to be treated in his dinosaur hospital.

When Harry helps Nan clear out the attic, little does he realise how important the toy dinosaurs will be. Harry and his dinosaurs go everywhere together. But one day, Harry accidentally leaves the dinosaurs on the train.

At sunset, shadows lengthen and a walk through the dappled light in the park can trigger a sense of fear. Mum is with Tania and Josh as they search for the source of the scary sounds and large glittering eyes.

Every day, mum, Babs the baby and Fog the dog go for a walk. One day, Fog the dog sits on his bottom and won't move. The others don't know what to do.

On Farmer Fred's farm, there are four old animals - Cow, Horse, Pig and Donkey. They have never been anywhere beyond the farm. Then, on the night Cow dies, something extraordinary happens and, for the first time, they imagine life beyond the farm.

All the mums and dads in the barnyard want to put their babies to bed but their naughty babies are up to very tricky tricks.

Last Potoroo (a rare and endangered long-footed potoroo) is incredibly lonely, but lacks the courage to search for others of her kind. Shy and timid, her trip to the tropical north is a milestone and a bright pink feather boa changes her life.

When Ruby was a baby, she liked to make noises with her dummy. Now that she is bigger, she wants to make scarier noises but she can't. The little Tasmanian devil wonders how she will be able to frighten others.

The crooked little house moves from place to place with its inhabitants, trying to find the perfect place.

Babies come in all shapes and sizes, and from all sorts of families. Some babies have a mum and a dad. Some have two mums or two dads. Our baby has a mum and a dad and a big sister, me. Some babies have snotty noses, tufty hair or no hair at all. Some babies like going to cafes or to the park. Some like playing at home. Every baby is different, and every one of them is special.

After a life-time of sharing how to do things, Grandmother Pig prepares her grand-daughter for the inevitable, sad day she will no longer be with her. The event is foreshadowed in a sensitive way.

A proud father shows his new baby the wonderful new world to which it now belongs - the smells, the sounds, the colours and the inhabitants are all introduced to the new child. The illustrations reinforce the atmosphere of love, pride and home.

Go on a journey around the world to visit baby animals as it is time to go to bed.

Big Red Hen is very good at looking after everyone's babies. But, what she wants most of all is someone of her own to love. One morning, Big Red Hen finds an egg in the hay.

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses learn the ways of the world. They curl around coral and flutter their fins, except Leo, the littlest seahorse, who is always a bit behind. But, when a hungry groper approaches, Leo proves that he, too, is capable of big things.

A class of students from very different backgrounds are starting school. They're excited and a bit nervous, but they all get through in their own particular way. Alex's mum is going back to school again, too, and faces the same problems.

A lonely tree, Tanglewood, lives on an island far away, visited only by the wind. One day, a bird shelters from the storm among its branches and a precious bond is formed. But, Seagull belongs to the sky and, too soon, must leave.

A counting book, with fabulous illustrations, featuring zoo animals, thunder and lightning. A book to be read aloud and a fun way for children to learn.

Christopher is lonely. His mother is busy with the baby triplets and Christopher is left to his own devices. Sometimes, he peeps through the fence at his neighbour, Molly MacNamara, and wants to say hello. Little does he know that Molly is also so lonely she could scream. One day, when she does just that, her scream brings Christopher running.

You'll never find Hugo whining that he's bored. Even in hospital, when there isn't much else to do except look out the window, he can amuse himself, especially with a zoo next door. Hugo inspires all the other children that he meets.

Once upon a time, there was a little wooden duck that sat on the windowsill of Annie's bedroom. Every day, Annie stroked the little green duck, wishing it could see and hear and speak to her. But, the little green wooden duck continued to sit silently on the windowsill until, one day, a great gust of wind blew it into the river.

Big Humpty and Little Humpty are a mother and baby camel who live in the desert. Then, the day comes when Little Humpty must have some friends of his own to play with, so they set off together to the Great Waterhole.

A heartwarming story about moving house and embracing change, of saying goodbye and saying hello.

It's time for young Lucy Goosey's flock to migrate but she is reluctant to commit to the dangerous journey into the unknown. Lucy hides and then assumes she has been abandoned by her mother. But, Mother has stayed behind and she and Lucy make a pact to always be there for each other.

At midnight, when absolutely anything can happen, Baby Brenda escapes through the cat door to romp with the other neighbourhood babies at the Midnight Cafe.

The cheeky babies from The Midnight Gang are back. Baby Brenda and her gang meet up with Baby Mario and his gang at The Midnight Cafe for a wild time of dancing, playing and feasting.

A gang of babies climb out of their cots at night to go to the park and play. Here they can do all the things that their parents think they are too young to do.

Little piglet is feeling insecure. Horse, sheep, donkey, duck and dog make her feel loved but there is someone else who loves her a billion times more.

Piglet loves his Granny and has been waiting all day for her to visit. Cow, horse, duck and sheep all think she'll be here soon but Piglet wonders what is taking her so long to arrive.

Piglet has lost her mama. Everyone wants to help - Duck, Sheep, Donkey, Dog, Horse and Cat. But, Piglet won't be consoled until she finds her mama.

In a teeny-tiny village, a teeny-tiny mum and a teeny-tiny dad have an enormous baby. They call him Baby Boomsticks. Everyone is scared of him so Baby Boomsticks has to play all by himself.

Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous. But when is she going to talk? Mum wants her to say moo, Dad wants her to say neigh, Nana wants her to baa and Max wants her to quack. But Daisy says nothing, until one day she surprises everyone.

While Mum and Dad are working, Grandpa looks after Georgie. They read stories, plant flowers and play dress-ups. One day, Georgie decides they should swap roles. Find out what Georgie and Grandpa Baby get up to, now that Georgie is in charge.

Five little piggies explore the world. They splash and swim, ride and slide, then hop, skip, hula and go wee wee wee all the way home.

Baby bird loves his blankie. He finds it is not only a comfort but also fun to play with, particularly when it's time to go to sleep.

Babs, the baby, Fog, the dog, and mum count down the sleeps until the party. On the day, there is a big surprise.

A family of monkeys live in a tree. As more and more family members come to stay, they must keep moving to larger and larger trees. Finally, they find the perfect solution.

Every morning, Bogtrotter runs across the bog, up the bog, down the bog and around the bog until it's time to go home. Sometimes, he wishes things would change but he doesn't know how or what or why. Until one afternoon, when he picks a flower for the first time in his life.

Pink is a small dinosaur who stands out from the crowd. Hide-and-seek is her favourite game but her colour means she's always the first one to be found. She doesn't want to be pink anymore until her difference helps her friends find their way home again.

Baby hippo can't fall asleep. He rolls and wriggles, he stands on his head and waggles his legs. So, he decides to go for a walk and he hears a sound that all the mothers are using to put other baby animals to sleep.

Little hippo is in such a rush to play, he forgets to kiss his mother goodbye. As he runs through the jungle, he sees his friends kissing their mums and feels the needs to find his own mum as soon as possible.

A little boy is frightened of the sea but, when he finds a conch shell, he can hear the sea trapped inside. He coaxes the sea out of its hiding place.

Duckling is running away and she's never, ever coming back! Or is she? Luckily, no matter how far Duckling roams, a mother's love is always near.

Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly...

This granny has a wobbly bottom, marches at demonstrations and is full of kisses for the grandchildren with whom she lives. Other grannies are compared to this one. Most children will find a granny that appeals to them.

Baby puffin is safe and warm in the burrow but longs to make his way in the world. He knows that he can leave the burrow when he is strong enough, tall enough and brave enough to go. He knows that when he goes both scary and good experiences await.

One keen koala and all of the animal friends are ready for school! Count along in this beautiful introduction to the fun of school.

A book to help the very young find out what they can do for the Earth. The simple flap book shows how to make the whole world a better place by doing little things in local places. Printed with organic soy-based ink.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This year, Dottie, Jem and Shortbread are staying with their grandparents, and Dottie is worried. Will Santa be able to find them? Does Grandpa know how to make Christmas pudding? Will Mum and Dad make it back in time? Can Dottie find that special, tingly Christmas feeling?

Clancy the Quokka is super cute, but also has a super cheeky habit of raiding picnic food, so when he spots a magnificent birthday cake, how can he resist? After the mayhem he creates, will Clancy learn his lesson?

Piggie can't wait to play outside in the sunshine with Gerald. When it starts to rain, Piggie gets really upset because it will spoil their fun. Gerald has a plan.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Piggie is devastated when a big guy takes her ball. Gerald is big too but he wonders if he is big enough to help his best friend.

While he's away, the bus driver asks the reader to keep an eye on his bus and ensure that the pigeon does not drive the bus. The pigeon really, really wants to drive the bus but it is not a good idea to give the pigeon his own way.

Pigeon gives a stack of excuses to be allowed up late. Find out if he will eventually go to bed or not.

An adorable little duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely. Politely reminds the duckling, but the Pigeon is already off on an hilarious rant about all the things he asks for, ending with the all-too-familiar refrain, 'it's not fair'.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. They are best friends but Piggie ruins a perfectly good day by telling Gerald she is going. Gerald wonders who he will skip and play Ping-Pong with, and share wearing silly hats.

Piggie is invited to her very first party. She's not sure what to wear but Gerald, the party expert, knows just how to help.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends and very different. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand-new toy. But, when Gerald accidentally breaks Piggie's new toy, their friendship is tested.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Piggie invites Gerald to try her favourite food. But, Gerald is not so sure he's going to like it. At all.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other, but the best surprise is the one they least expect.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. They are best friends. But, today, Gerald is tired and cranky.

Trixie leaves her soft toy rabbit, Knuffle Bunny, at the laundromat and cannot tell her dad about it because she has not yet learnt to talk. After much searching, they find the treasure in one of the machines and Trixie utters her first words.

Trixie and Knuffle Bunny are on their first trip overseas. It becomes a disaster when Knuffle Bunny goes missing.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. They are best friends and want to hit the road. But, the best-laid plans of pigs and elephants often go awry.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. They are best friends. Piggie can't wait to play her new instrument for Gerald. But, Piggie might not be ready to listen to Gerald's reaction.

Gerald is careful, Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling, Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends and when Gerald is sad, Piggie can't be happy and wants to make everything alright again.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Piggie has found a new friend. But, Gerald isn't sure that he wants to share.

Nanette, is on a mission to buy a baguette. It's Nanette's very first solo trip to the bakery. But will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret?

The pigeon is thrilled when it finds a hot dog. A duckling asks the pigeon what hot dogs taste like. Perhaps, one of them will outsmart the other and get to eat the hot dog.

The pigeon is filthy, but will not take a bath.

Pigeon decides he really wants a puppy to care for. When he comes face to face with a real one, pigeon's choice of pet changes.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald has a big decision to make. But, he might not have enough time.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Piggie wants to thank everyone but Gerald is worried that Piggie will forget someone, someone important.

When a bird lands on Gerald the elephant's head, the trouble begins. One thing leads to another, with Gerald fretting and Piggie trying to help out, or at least explain what is going on. Things go from bad to worse, but always in fun, until a surprising solution is found.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Piggie wants to fly but Gerald knows that she cannot. Perhaps Piggie has other ideas.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. They are best friends. Piggie has a surprise for Gerald but he is going to have to wait for it. And wait, then wait some more.

Piggie wants a go at throwing Gerald's ball. Gerald tells him that throwing is a very serious business, requiring lots of skill and practice. But Piggie knows something that Gerald does not.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But, the book must come to an end.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. When they meet a new snake friend who wants to join in a game of catch, Gerald and Piggie wonder how he will be able to play without arms.

Tonight is the moon festival and Lin Yi wants nothing more than a red, rabbit lantern. But, first, he must buy the things his mother needs at the market.

A healthy ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be big, like a whale, tiny, like a shrimp, and even scary, like a shark. Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark species are in danger of extinction, and that can cause big problems in the oceans and even on land. What would happen if this continued and sharks disappeared completely?

Australian Matildas goalkeeper, Lydia Williams, shares a fantastic story about some greatly skilled animals and what it means to be part of a team.

Little Lydia loves sport. She lives in the outback and is friends with all the animals. When she asks Emu, Kangaroo and Koala to play sport with her, she soon discovers that each of them has a special talent. But does Lydia have a gift for sport too? And if she does, how will she discover it?

Count down as ten little figs disappear from the tree thanks to some very hungry Australian Animals. Who will get the last one?

A is for airport cuddle, when it's time to go away. B is for bear hug, when teddy goes astray. C is for crying cuddle, a scary ghost went boo! D is for daddy cuddle, when only dad will do. Work your way through the alphabet to see all the reasons you might give someone a cuddle.

It's true! Feelings are WILD! But whether we are grumpy or glad, brave or sad, with a big hug, a kind word or a little time we can embrace all our wild and wonderful emotions. A warm and playful counting book to help little kids understand their big feelings.

Let's go visiting and see who's ready to play - one foal, two calves, three kittens, four piglets, five ducklings, and six puppies. Favourite animal babies in a counting adventure.

This iconic Australian song tells the very funny tale of the emu and its many traits - good and bad: He can't fly, but I'm telling you, he can run the pants off a kangaroo! The story compares the emu to lots of other Australian birds (galah, cockatoo, wedge-tail eagle, kookaburra) and of course to the kangaroo, providing wonderful opportunities for hilarious illustrations.

Everybody knows that penguins belong at the South Pole and polar bears live at the North Pole-that is until a family of picnicking penguins accidently get lost journeying home. When the hapless Pilchard-Brown family find themselves at completely the wrong pole, they need Mr White, the friendly polar bear, to guide them all the way home.

There never was a rabbit as bad as Big Bad Bun. Or so you'd think if you read the letter which he left on his bed after school one day. But, it turns out that Big Bad Bun might not be as bad as he makes out.

Colin is the smallest of ten mice siblings and his mother is so fearful for his safety that she decides to wrap him up in cottonwool to protect him. This isn't as effective as she hoped.

The young pups don't want to visit Grandpa. They think that he's boring and only wants to talk about the olden days. They don't believe that he was ever young or had fun. But, Grandpa still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

The little shrew believes that he has the secret to peace on earth. Although he tries to tell everyone, his tiny voice is lost in the clutter of day to day noise. Eventually, after much effort, people listen and take heed.

When it begins to bug slug that his mummy doesn't hug him, he leaves home to find out why. Kitten suggests he should be furrier, so he puts on a woolly hat, while Bird suggests he needs a beak. Many animals come up with various ideas to make slug more attractive. Soon, Slug has a new look to take home to his mum.

Mae Jabu, the great elephant, plodded down the track as she did everyday. This day would be different from any other day for her and the children. A huge wave is approaching that will change everything.

Deirdre does not have a sleek, velvet coat or a lean and graceful body. But to the Wilsons, she is a very special cat. Whenever they come home, she is always there waiting on the mat in the front hall. Until one day, a terrible thing happens.

Little chicky can count to five, but now it's time for Nana to try.

Follow the journey of a loggerhead turtle from her birth to the great migration and the dangers of life at sea. She watches for the shadow birds which are a sign of danger but also hope.

The Emperor has won every horse race in the kingdom except the Cristobel Cup. When two brilliant, international trainers claim to have found the fastest racehorse for the Emperor, it seems his wish will finally come true. After all, everyone else agrees too. Well, nearly everyone.

Once upon a time, there was a prince called Henrik who wanted to fall in love and get married. He was an outdoorsy type and he hoped that the princess he married would like hockey and camping. But, it's not easy to find a real princess.

Baa baa blue sheep, have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes sir, nine bags full! The master and dame want ALL the wool! Blue! Orange! Green! Red! But can the little boy who lives down the lane convince them to share?

Hey diddle diddle, you all know the riddle, a cow jumps over the moon. But, the moon is very high in the sky and cow has to make many high-flying leaps.

Before the clock infamously strikes one, a poor mother mouse must search the house for her two missing sons. But she'd better watch out for the cat! Hickory Dickory Dash is the National Simultaneous Storytime book for 2018.

Humpty tries to join in but makes a few mistakes. But being a patient, resilient egg he is determined to make friends.

Emo the Emu is grumpy about everything. He is the grumpiest Emu in Humpty Doo. One day, he meets Katie the Kangaroo and she takes him on a journey around Australia. Perhaps, this might brighten Emo's mood.

Samantha Seagull longs to be different and thinks that new shoes will do the trick. She tries many pairs but none provide the desired effect. Then, one day, something changes.

Alec Campbell was the last living Anzac. He enlisted at the age of sixteen and ended up in Gallipoli. Before Alec died in 2002, young James was lucky enough to meet him.

Apollo the Powerful Owl decides to change his diet, but when he does his tummy growls and grumbles and rumbles and tumbles, and he feels sick and weak. Wilfred the Wise Old Owl gives him some sensible advice.

Holly the honeybee is the dancing star of her hive: she waggles, she wiggles, and she waggles again. But is there a secret message in Holly's waggle dance? And could it help the bees survive through a long, hot summer?

Sarah is moving to the big city and must say goodbye to her friends. Sarah knows that Millie lives in the big city and she sets out to find her.

Can you find 12 busy bees? Take a closer look into Australian nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Can you find all the creatures hiding in this book?

Whimsical poetry for the very young covering subjects from animals to people and experiences with lots of playful language.

Grandma decides that she and Grandpa should do things together such as sailing, horse riding, tobogganing and dancing. Grandpa has trouble keeping up so perhaps they are better off with their individual hobbies, painting and making cakes.

An old man moves to a secluded valley where he can sing, whistle and play his music all day long. The animals in the valley become accustomed to the old man's music and even learn to love it. Then, one day the valley falls silent.

The old woman thought she would have plenty of time to read when she moved to the country. Unfortunately, there is always something to do.

Large print and plenty of attractive illustrations in this perfect introduction to traditional stories like Goldilocks and Henny Penny. Fifteen favourite, traditional stories are retold for the very young.

When I look at you and you look at me, I wonder what wonderful things you will be.

Alice and her family live by the sea and, although she can swim well, Alice is terrified of deep water. She yearns to join her parents, brothers and pet dog playing in the sea. It takes some friendly dolphins to begin chipping away at Alice's fear.

When the sun comes up and the day begins, the little bunny says good day to all the familiar things outside. To the birds in the skies and the bees in their hives, to everything one by one. And as the sun starts to set, it's time for the little bunny to say good night. Good night, kitty. Good night, bear. Good night, people everywhere.

All the things that children can do, as they grow and learn between the ages of one to six, are celebrated in poetry.

When Nina Rose disobeys her ballet teacher and mother and continues to dance on her toes, she is unable to dance in the annual Christmas concert. Nina Rose learns a lesson the hard way.

Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright. I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast, I feel as if I could take off into the sky. This is when my heart is happy. Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness, our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside.

Nanna's button tin is very special. It has buttons of all shapes and sizes and they all have a different story to tell. But today, one button in particular is needed. A button for Teddy.

Babba Zarrah has a beautiful, woollen blanket which the children love to sit on to listen to her stories. But, when Babba realises that her neighbours need new clothes, she has another use for her blanket.

Early one morning, bright as a spark a little bird performed her favourite trick. Join Charli and her new friend Gordon as they dance around Australia in a celebration of diversity.

The little mouse will do anything to save his big, ripe strawberry from the big, hungry bear.

The many steps needed to mend a damaged stretch of road, from the barricading of the original hole through to the laying and rolling of new asphalt. Find out about the vehicles, safety procedures and personnel required to complete the work.

Uncle Ernie is a daring adventurer and an enchanting storyteller. He travels to far-off places, where he encounters wonderous and sometimes very rare creatures. Are these places real? Are the creatures he meets? It's up to you and his nephew Eli to decide. All Uncle Ernie can say for sure is that when you travel, sometimes you reason and sometimes you run. But you always end up with a story to tell.

Gia is tired of hearing about the new baby. It hasn't even been born yet, but everyone, even her friends, seem fixated on it. Gia thinks things are fine just the way they are and is worried about what's going to happen to her nice, cosy life with Mama.

Swashbuckle Lil is no ordinary girl. She is in fact a pirate. Join Lil and her trusty parrot Carrot as they look for adventure in four different stories.

A touch of magic and suddenly all you paint comes to life. A tale brimming with imagination and creativity. What would you paint?

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.

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.

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.

An endearing story about a big, ugly monster who was so ugly that all the animals and birds ran away, the trees lost their leaves, the blue sky turned to grey. No-one would talk to him and he felt lonely until one day, he had an idea.

Jack's Mum has told him that the forest is full of ferocious, wild beasts. But, when he gets lost in the forest, Jack meets lots of friendly creatures who become worried when he warns them to be careful of the ferocious, wild beasts in the forest.

One day, three teddy bears set off for a picnic in the woods. But, before too long, they are utterly lost and all their food has been eaten. At least there are no wolves in the wood or so they think.

Two frogs are sitting on a lily pad and one of them has a stick. The stick, he says, is to beat off the dog. But there is no dog. Yet. So begin the trials of this hapless pair whose adventures build to a brilliant conclusion.

A girl lives in the world with only a small dog for company. A sensitive story with original artwork.

Ruby loved to fix things rather than throwing them away. But when a shiny new department store opens next door, everyone buys new things and throws away the old. What will happen to Ruby's business and how can she stop the rubbish taking over her town?

Baby bird is coming. Mouse wants to help. Can she get used to the responsibility of babysitting before Mama Bird gets back?

When Tom visits his Aunt, he meets her pug Ellie. Ellie is no ordinary pug. Wherever Tom and his aunt go, Ellie must go too. His aunt dresses Ellie up for their outings. Tom finds Ellie strange, but she makes friends everywhere she goes. Tom makes no friends. He realises something has to change.

Mama is not herself anymore. Sometimes she gets tired and sad but she always loves to look after her children and her chooks. Join Mama, Chooky LaLa and the other backyard chickens in this warm-hearted exploration of what happens when memory fails but love goes on forever.

Ava wears a different coloured dress for each type of day. A red dress for hot days, a purple dress for rainy days and a blue dress for cold days. One whistling, whirly, windy morning, leaves tumbled and danced in the back yard. Ava and her puppy wanted to go out and play. But, Ava's favourite coloured dress was missing.

Glitch spends his life searching through mountains of mouldy mess at the dump. He wants to make the fastest billycart ever! This year, he will be competing in the Big Race! But will his twitch stop him from winning?

A brave little owl proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

Bubbay was lonely. He lived alone with his goat herd in the Australian desert. He slept under the stars, who were his friends and knew they kept him company through the night. He wished for a family to love. One night a talking star and his magical grandma came to help him on an adventure to make his wish come true.

There is always a reason to have cake. Audrey and Lion celebrate the little things that make them happy such as Tuesdays and coconuts. They celebrate with cake and hats and balloons. One day Lion feels ordinary, so Audrey cheers him up by making ordinary special too - and lions.

Oscar is shy. Charlie is bold. Oscar stays in while Charlie swings outside. It's hard to become friends this way.