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693086
Calm down, zebra
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.
ISBN 9780571351718
Publisher Faber & Faber, 2020
Kuenzler, Lou & Woolf, Julia (ill)
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Calpepper's place
Calpepper has had enough of plodding through the hot desert sand and sets out for excitement and far away places, searching for the perfect home.
ISBN 9781922081322
Publisher Windy Hollow Books, 2014
Trewin, Trudie & Gynell, Donna (ill)
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846261
Can bears ski?
Dad Bear stops and looks directly at me. 'Your friend was saying hello. Why did you ignore him?" I didn't, I didn't. Then Dad Bear asks again "CAN BEARS SKI?" Is he really asking me that? This multilayered, skillfully woven book provides an insight into how children cope when the world doesn't seem to make sense.
ISBN 9781406394627
Publisher Walker Books, 2022
Antrobus, Raymond & Dunbar, Polly (ill)
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31588
Can I cuddle the moon?
A little owl who is searching for someone to cuddle discovers that the cuddle may not be very far away at all.
ISBN 9781741695540
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Brown, Kerry & Stewart, Lisa (ill)
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Can I play too?
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.
ISBN 9781423119913
Series Elephant & Piggie series (21 books)
Publisher Hyperion Books, 2010
Willems, Mo
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23535
Can we lick the spoon now?
Share in the fun as Dad and the children get busy in the kitchen. They're making a chocolate cake and lots of things go wrong in the process.
ISBN 9781921504167
Publisher Working Title Press, 2010
Goess, Carol & Ainslie, Tamsin (ill)
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923439

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Can we really help the dolphins?
A message in a bottle turns a seaside holiday into a worldwide campaign to save the ocean. Join six friends as they meet the dolphins... and discover what's really going on under the sea.
ISBN 9781474997881
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2023
Daynes, Katie & Hahessy, Roisin (ill)
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Can you cuddle like a koala?
I wonder if you can cuddle like a koala, hug like a bear or do all the other things the animals in these beautiful pictures can do on their way to bed.
ISBN 9781843623625
Publisher Orchard Books, 2003
Butler, John
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Can you do this?
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.
ISBN 9780733335723
Publisher ABC Books, 2021
Wagner, Michael & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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Can you find 12 busy bees?
Can you find 12 busy bees? Take a closer look into Australian nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
ISBN 9781925594560
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2019
Winch, Gordon & Shirvington, Patrick (ill)
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Can you find me?
Can you find all the creatures hiding in this book?
ISBN 9781925059793
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2017
Winch, Gordon & Shirvington, Patrick (ill)
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43046
Can you growl like a bear
Try trumpeting like an elephant, growling like a bear and chattering like a chimp as you look at lots of different animals and the noises they make.
ISBN 9781846163241
Publisher Orchard Books, 2008
Butler, John
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Can you keep a secret
The King has lost his crown. He can't find it anywhere. Follow him through this picture book and see how silly he's been.
ISBN 9780670844050
Publisher Penguin, 2000
Allen, Pamela
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Can you keep a secret
For anyone who loves nursery rhymes, and for anyone yet to discover their wonders, this book includes a collection of action verse, playtime and counting rhymes, all brought to life with bright illustrations.
ISBN 9781741662481
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2008
Carthew, Mark & Murphy, Jobi
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Can you teach a fish to climb a tree?
So... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake? And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?
ISBN 9781760508661
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2023
Godwin, Jane & Denton, Terry (ill)
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Can't you sleep, Little Bear
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.
ISBN 9780744581669
Publisher Walker Books, 2001
Waddell, Martin & Firth, Barbara (ill)
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Canadian Year, A
We're Liam, Ava, Oki, Chloe and Noah - and we're ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of Canadian kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and famous sites of our country. Come join us on an Canadian childhood adventure!
ISBN 9781925335439
Series Twelve months in the life of kids series (4 of 7)
Publisher Exisle Publishing, 2016
McCartney, Tania & Snerling, Tina (ill)
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Caps for sale
A peddler walks around selling caps from a tall, tottering pile on his head. One morning, when he has not been able to sell a single cap, he sits down under a tree and falls asleep. When he wakes up, the caps are gone and the tree is full of cap-wearing monkeys.
ISBN 9780064431439
Publisher HarperTrophy, 1987
Slobodkina, Esphyr
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Captain Crabclaw's crew
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.
ISBN 9780733321801
Publisher ABC Books, 2008
Watts, Frances & Legge, David (ill)
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95547
Captain Flinn and the pirate dinosaurs: Smugglers Bay
While exploring a cave on a school excursion to Smuggler's Bay, Flinn and the other children stumble upon the nefarious Pirate Dinosaurs. Captain T Rex and his crew are smuggling sausages out of a secret cove and their favourites are children chipolatas. Captain Flinn must thwart the horrible plan, rescue their friend and get back to the beach before Miss Pie notices they are missing.
ISBN 9780141501321
Publisher Puffin UK, 2010
Andreae, Giles & Ayto, Russell (ill)
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Captain Jack and the pirates
Jack, Zak and Casper, brave mariners three, are building a galleon down by the sea. A family day out at the beach turns into a swashbuckling pirate adventure.
ISBN 9780723269281
Publisher Puffin UK, 2016
Bently, Peter & Oxenbury, Helen
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1986
Captain Sneer the buccaneer
Ahoy there, me hearties, meet Captain Sneer, he's a most boastful buccaneer. Captain Sneer and his hardy crew of buccaneers are in for adventure and a big surprise in this rollicking, rhyming treasure hunt.
ISBN 9781922179609
Publisher Walker Books, 2016
Morrison, Penny & Evans, Gabriel (ill)
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Carl and the meaning of life
Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: "Why?" Carl's quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems to know exactly what they were put on this earth to do, unlike the curious Carl. But it's not until the world around him has changed that Carl begins to realise everyone, no matter how small, makes a big difference just by being themselves.
ISBN 9780451474988
Publisher Penguin USA, 2019
Freedman, Deborah
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Carla's sandwich
Carla's lunch box is filled with odd combinations such as olive, pickle and green bean sandwich, and chopped liver, potato chips and cucumber combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative but her classmates are unconvinced and leave her to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, the tables turn when Buster forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic.
ISBN 9780972922524
Publisher Flashlight Press, 2004
Herman, Debbie & Bailey, Sheila (ill)
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Carousel, The
A small girl and her dad go down to see the carousel and ride on the wooden horses. So begins the magical journey, a journey of music and mirrors, of green hills and sunlit skies, of wishes and freedom.
ISBN 9780670074624
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2011
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Di Qual, Walter (ill)
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Carp for Kimiko, A
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.
ISBN 9780881064117
Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing, 1993
Kroll, Virginia & Roundtree, Katherine (ill)
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Carrum sailing club, The
Join the family on their walk, exploring the beach, on their way to visit the Carrum Sailing Club. .
ISBN 9781921136849
Publisher Windy Hollow Books, 2011
Saxby, Claire & Booth, Christina (Ill)
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Caruso's song to the moon
Caruso, a music-loving cat, fancies himself as a crooner. He sings a scale to the moon and admires each lovely note. Unfortunately, the neighbourhood doesn't appreciate his nocturnal noise.
ISBN 9780734406248
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2004
Jaunn, Adele
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Caspar and the night sea
While everyone is sleeping, a little boy and his dog embark on a sailing journey.
ISBN 9781922081629
Publisher Windy Hollow Books, 2016
Binks, Alison
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18613
Castles
An imaginative story of princesses and pirates and a magical world.
ISBN 9780670041848
Publisher Penguin, 2005
Baillie, Allan & Magerl, Caroline (ill)
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Cat and fish
Cat and Fish discover each other one night and spark a most unlikely friendship. As they teach each other about the worlds of the land and the sea, they find they share a common sense of adventure. They learn new things from each other.
ISBN 9780734404817
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2003
Grant, Joan & Curtis, Neil (ill)
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Cat and Fish go to see
Cat and Fish go on a voyage and get sea sick. They find a lighthouse and compare what each other needs to overcome the seas. They both realise that being themselves is best.
ISBN 9780734407719
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2005
Grant, Joan & Curtis, Neil (ill)
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Cat and the dog, The
When a playful cat squirts a dog with a hose, he gets chased for his efforts, over fences, rooftops, through a lake and a playground.
ISBN 9781921346521
Publisher Brolly Books, 2008
Dahan, Andre
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Cat Balloon
Everyone tells Cat Balloon he'll never fly to the moon. But where there's a will there's a way. This enchanting picture book is about a cat who dared to dream.
ISBN 9781921361654
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2009
Morgan, Palo
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Cat called Kitty, A
Pete, the flying, purple pig meets Kitty, the cat, and, despite their differences, they become close friends.
ISBN 9780646459646
Series Pig called Pete series (2 of 5)
Publisher JoJo Publishing, 2006
Bowater, Alan & Pascoe, Pete (ill)
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Cat dog
There was a cat, right? And a dog, right? What about a mouse? And what were they all doing? An interesting tale of three animals doing some crazy stuff!
ISBN 9781761045868
Publisher Penguin, 2021
Fox, Mem & Teague, Mark (ill)
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Cat in the hat comes back, The
The mischievous cat returns on a snowy day to wreak more havoc. Lots of predictable rhyme, rhythm and fun.
ISBN 9780001713048
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 1982
Seuss, Dr
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Cat in the hat, The
The scariest part of this story isn't the terrible cat and all the zany things he does in the house, but what mum will say when she comes home.
ISBN 9780001713031
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 1983
Seuss, Dr
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846140

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Cat problems
Are you here to give me treats? Or scratch my neck? Or dish up some wet food and neck scratches and dry food and more treats and back scratches? Did I mention that I'm a cat? If I'm honest I'm a bit stressed out. Like, I have to take a nap right now, and then I'll need a cat bath, and this is all building up to another nap. This being a cat thing is exhausting. Seriously. You think you've got it bad? Try walking a mile in my paws someday. Sigh.
ISBN 9781529506136
Publisher Walker Books, 2021
John, Jory & Smith, Lane (ill)
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Cat tale
Follow the adventures of three cats as they rumble and tumble in a confusing journey of words.
ISBN 9780061915161
Publisher Greenwillow, 2012
Hall, Michael
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Cat wants cuddles, The
Kevin doesnt want a pat. He doesnt want a tickle. And he definitely does NOT want a cuddle. There's absolutely no way this hilarious cat is going to change his mind about that. Or will he?
ISBN 9781743811412
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Crumble, P & Gifford, Lucinda (ill)
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Cat wants custard, The
Meet Kevin, the opinionated feline who is full of cat-titude. Kevin has a craving. He wants custard, and he wants it NOW!
ISBN 9781760155780
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
Crumble, P. & Gifford, Lucinda (ill)
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Cat wants kittens, The
Kevin has some new playmates. They are cute and cuddly and they're here to stay; but not if Kevin has anything to do with it! See what happens when two adorable kittens barge into Kevin's life and make themselves at home. How will this fussy feline cope?
ISBN 9781742769097
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Crumble, P. & Gifford, Lucinda (ill)
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Catawampus cat, The
The catawampus cat walked into town one day and that's when everything began to change.
ISBN 9780143785583
Publisher Penguin, 2017
Carter Eaton, Jason & Gordon, Gus (ill)
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Catch that goat
Ayoka, a little girl living in Nigeria, loses her goat. Of course, the goat wanders off through the market where it can cause the most mischief. Interesting mix of realism and fun.
ISBN 9781846860577
Publisher Barefoot books, 2005
Alakija, Polly
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Caterpillar and butterfly
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.
ISBN 9781921361579
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2009
Kwaymullina, Ambelin
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943152
Cats in chaos
Cats adore eating and snoozing and snuggling. They also like acrobats, tightropes and juggling. Roll up, Roll up! Catsby's Great Circus is in town! See the mighty Purrcules Claw, conjuring Kitty Kadabra and fearless Evel Katnevel in this brilliant story from a stellar author and illustrator duo that will have you laughing out loud!
ISBN 9780008469184
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2023
Bently, Peter & Bond, John (ill)
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930288
Cave baby
A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and eve, just maybe, a big brown bear... But where are they going? And what has it to do with the baby's scribblings on the cave wall?
ISBN 9780230743083
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2011
Donaldson, Julia & Gravett, Emily
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Caveman next door, The
Trying to fit into the modern world when you are a caveman isn't easy. Ogg always seems to get things wrong...with hilarious results. Poor Ogg, he just wants to fit in. Luckily he has his best friend Penny to help him.
ISBN 9781925594850
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2019
Tinn-Disbury, Tom
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Celeste sails to Spain
Celeste and her family members have different experiences while going to the museum, to the park, to the show, celebrating and dreaming.
ISBN 9780733621062
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2006
Lester, Alison
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Centipede's 100 shoes
When a centipede trips over and hurts his foot, the only thing to do is to get a set of shoes for all of his forty-two feet. That's a lot of shoes. Follow centipede and have fun with numbers as he shares his shoes with various beetles, spiders, earwigs and other creatures.
ISBN 9781842701072
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd, 2002
Topics / K-2 Numeracy /
Ross, Tony
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Chalk rainbow, The
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...
ISBN 9781925335453
Publisher EK Books, 2017
Kelly, Deborah & Jones, Gwynneth (ill)
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Charlie
Charlie's a very clever lion. He loves art, fancy restaurants and travelling. Or at least, he thinks he would. It's hard to tell, since he's stuck in a zoo. If Charlie is ever going to explore the world, he'll need a cunning disguise.
ISBN 9780143785026
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia, 2018
Ghosh, Ronojoy
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Charlotte and me
At kindergarten, a little boy meets Charlotte, a little girl from Paris, and they become great friends. When Charlotte has to return to Paris, the boy must deal with his loss.
ISBN 9781921136054
Publisher Windy Hollow Books, 2007
Gould, Sally
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Charlotte and the rock
When Charlotte asked her parents for a pet, a rock wasn't exactly what she had in mind. But she loves her new pet anyway. If only he could love Charlotte back...
ISBN 9780143785309
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2017
Martin, Stephen.W. & Cotterill, Samantha (ill)
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Chatterbox
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.
ISBN 9780670029327
Publisher Penguin, 2006
Wild, Margaret & Niland, Deborah (ill)
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Check on me
A favourite bedtime story to read to a very young child. All the best bedtimes include stories that are read and stories that are told plus a few other things that make them special.
ISBN 9780733324192
Publisher ABC Books, 2009
Daddo, Andrew & Bentley, Jonathan (ill)
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Cheeky monkey
Dad wakes his small boy and it's time for a bath, dressing, hair combing and breakfast.
ISBN 9780733321009
Publisher ABC Books, 2008
Daddo, Andrew & Quay, Emma (ill)
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Cheer up your teddy bear, Emily Brown
Emily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are on a mission to cheer up one very unhappy teddy bear. But, no matter what they try, the teddy bear is still miserable. Emily Brown has had enough.
ISBN 9781408308486
Publisher Orchard Books, 2011
Cowell, Cressida & Layton, Neal (ill)
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Cheese belongs to you
A small white rat learns about 'rat law' as bigger, quicker and stronger rats lay claim to a wonderful piece of cheese.
ISBN 9781406339666
Publisher Walker Books, 2013
Deacon, Alexis & Schwarz, Viviane (ill)
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Cheese trap, The
Two little mice go cheesing and the old, grey meow is watching. This wise cat knows a thing or two and she plans to catch those mice.
ISBN 9781869433185
Publisher Scholastic New Zealand, 1995
Cowley, Joy & McClelland, Linda (ill)
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Cheetah can't lose
Cheetah doesn't realise how skillful his little friends are when they set him up to lose the big race.
ISBN 9780061730832
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2013
Shea, Bob
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Cherries
Summertime. Long, lazy days. Fishing. Stargazing. And waiting for cherries.
ISBN 9781760128593
Publisher Little Hare Books, 2018
Gallasch, Carrie & Acton, Sara (ill)
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Chester and Gil
Chester and Gil live in the same goldfish bowl. While Gil just floats around the same old place, Chester knows he can save the world. A funny story of a fishy odd couple and the power of thinking big.
ISBN 9781862915848
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2009
Faulkner, Carol & James, Ann (ill)
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Chick called Saturday, A
Saturday is fed up with being a little chick as he wants to do more than just cluck, scratch and peck. So, Saturday sets off on a farm adventure and discovers something that really interests him.
ISBN 9780552547437
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2003
Dunbar, Joyce & Granstrom, Brita (ill)
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Chicken called hope, A
Hope is a chicken who relies on hope to survive. The trouble is, she's the captain of the ship Courage, and she needs more than hope to survive on the high seas. Written by award-winning Danny Parker and illustrated by Tamlyn Teow, A Chicken Called Hope is a delightful fable about care and resilience.
ISBN 9780648899686
Publisher Dirt Lane Press, 2023
Parker, Danny & Teou, Tamlyn (ill)
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Chicken licken
Retold from the original tale, this traditional story will captivate readers with its delightful illustrations and lift-up flaps.
ISBN 9781846433276
Series Flip-up fairy tales series (28 books)
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2009
Assirelli, Francesca (ill)
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Chicken thief, The
The fox steals the chicken and is pursued by the bear and the rabbit. Eventually, when the pursuers find the fox and the chicken, it's not quite what they expected.
ISBN 9781877467318
Publisher Gecko Press, 2009
Rodriguez, Beatrice
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Chief Rhino to the rescue
Firechief Rhino and his men answer a fire call and, by mistake, put out Great Granny Wrinkles' one hundred birthday candles. However, because Granny's teeth are not so good anymore,she is quite happy with the soggy cake. It turns out to be the most super-sizzling party ever.
ISBN 9781846169410
Publisher Orchard Books, 2008
Lloyd, Sam
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Child of books, A
A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at a small boy's house. She calls him away on an adventure and, through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, they travel together on a fantastical journey, which unlocks the boy's imagination.
ISBN 9780763690779
Publisher Walker Books, 2016
Jeffers, Oliver
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Children who loved books, The
Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then, one day, all the books are taken away and the family discovers they need books more than they could ever have imagined.
ISBN 9781921928161
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2012
Carnavas, Peter
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Children: a first art book
A perfect introduction to great art. Each of the 18 paintings depicts childhood activities such as dancing, reading, singing, eating, washing and sleeping.
ISBN 9781845074999
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2008
Micklethwait, Lucy
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Chip
Chip, like most other gulls, would do anything for fish and chips. When he's banned from his favourite food, he is desperate to get it back on the menu. So Chip hatches a brilliant idea to solve his problem, but has he gone too far this time?
ISBN 9781760400736
Publisher The Five Mile Press Pty Ltd, 2016
Howarth, Kylie
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Chip the lifeguard
Chip is back! His mission: to become a lifeguard! But his dreams soon go soggy when he's chased off the beach. So Chip and his friends fashion a plan to sneak him in to the surf club. Will their stunt earn Chip a place between the red-and-yellow flags?
ISBN 9781760682316
Publisher Little Hare Books, 2019
Howarth, Kylie
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Chloe
Chloe has twenty siblings and she is happy in the middle. They all enjoy family time, until Dad brings home a television, which looks like it will spoil their time together.
ISBN 9780061142918
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2012
McCarty, Peter
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Chooks in dinner suits
A waddle of Little Penguins live on a tiny island. But, their numbers are dwindling. Swampy Marsh knows what to do but no one will listen to him. Soon, he can count the last few penguins on the fingers of one hand. The desperate townsfolk give Swampy and his friends, Max and Mimi, one chance to solve the problem. Based on a true story.
ISBN 9781921833380
Publisher Museum Victoria, 2016
Jackson, Diane & Smith, Craig, (ill)
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Christmas always comes
'Joy comes in the morning' It's Christmas Eve in 1932, and Joey, Ellie and their parents are droving cattle in the drought. How will Santa find them on the long and dusty road? And will there be pudding and presents and a tree in the morning? But Joey knows that Christmas always comes.
ISBN 9781460757895
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 2021
French, Jackie & Whatley, Bruce (ill)
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Christmas at home
The tree is decorated, the presents are wrapped and the neighbourhood Christmas lights blaze against a warm December sky in Australia. It's Christmas time at home, the very best time of the year.
ISBN 9781760402952
Publisher The Five Mile Press Pty Ltd, 2016
Saxby, Claire & Dawson, Janine (ill)
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Christmas day kitten, The
Debbie is a very independent, stray cat. She visits a certain house, a few times a week, to get some food and to spend a little time in front of the warm fire. One Christmas morning, Debbie comes to the house again but this time she is not alone.
ISBN 9780330304634
Publisher Pan Macmillan London, 1988
Herriot, James & Brown, Ruth (ill)
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Christmas days in the sunshine
Every year in December Christmas lights go up in this neighborhood. The children wait up until it is darker to see the moonlight. They also say goodbye to their school friends until the next year and enjoy their holidays. This book is a celebration of summer and the joys of an Australian Christmas.
ISBN 9780733342745
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2023
Stephen, Byll & Stephen, Beth & Howe, Simon (ill)
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Christmas wombat
Christmas comes but once a year, and it's just as well for Santa's reindeer, who have to fight with Mothball for the carrots left out for them by the local children. And, when Mothball takes an unexpected sleigh ride, it's not just Santa who faces the prospect of getting stuck in the chimney. Christmas from a wombat's eye view is always going to be interesting.
ISBN 9780732291716
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2011
French, Jackie & Whatley, Bruce (ill)
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Cinderella
A retelling of the much-loved fairy tale, with surprises under each lift-up flap.
ISBN 9781904550747
Series Flip-up fairy tales series (28 books)
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2005
Stockham, Jess (ill)
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Circle: Shapes trilogy
This book is about Circle. This book is also about Circle's friends Triangle and Square. When they all play hide-and-seek, Circle makes a rule. But, when Triangle breaks that rule, Circle has to rescue him.
ISBN 9781406384222
Publisher Walker Books, 2019
Barnett, Mac & Klassen, Jon (ill)
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Clams, oysters and scallops (Marine life for young readers)
Very simple text with full page photographic illustrations that teach about marine life such as clams, oysters and scallops. Contains a glossary and index.
ISBN 9780733926686
Series Marine life for young readers series (20 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2001
Swartz, Stanley L & Yin, Robert (phot)
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Clancy & Millie and the very fine house
When there is a very big house, two small children and a huge stack of cardboard boxes that become a game, friendship can help turn a house into a home.
ISBN 9781921541193
Publisher Little Hare Books, 2009
Gleeson, Libby & Blackwood, Freya (ill)
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18438
Clancy the courageous cow
Clancy, the cow, is born with different markings from all the other 'Belted Galloways' in her herd. Being different, it turns out, has certain advantages and she may be able to save the herd.
ISBN 9781862915633
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2006
Hume, Lachie
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660045
Clancy the quokka
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?
ISBN 9781760634711
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
Wilkinson, Lili & Mutton, Alison (ill)
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18681
Clara caterpillar
A carefree caterpillar named Clara becomes a common cream-coloured butterfly and competes with a conceited caterpillar, Catisha, who becomes a captivating, crimson-coloured butterfly.
ISBN 9780064436915
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2004
Edwards, Pamela Duncan & Cole, Henry (ill)
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3951
Clare's Goodbye
We all have our own way of saying goodbye. Libby Gleeson tells a poignant story about letting go, with brooding evocative illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Anna Pignataro.
ISBN 9781760127527
Publisher Little Hare Books, 2017
Gleeson, Libby & Pignataro, Anna (ill)
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2690
Clarrie's pig day out
Clarrie the farmer plans a day out and tries to coax his dog, Bert, into coming with him. But, the day doesn't go quite the way that Clarrie plans. There are adventures, mishaps, chickens and a fox, but no Bert to come to the rescue. This mayhem is nothing compared to the lack of unity between Clarrie's mind and his mouth.
ISBN 9780733334443
Publisher ABC Books, 2016
Storer, Jen & de Gennaro, Sue (ill)
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8415
Class Three all at sea
On the day Class Three went to sea, they saw donkeys dancing on the quay, some sea lions skimming stones but they didn't see the skull and crossbones. Watch the pesky pirates plotting to take over Class Three's school trip to the sea. But don't worry, rescue is at hand.
ISBN 9780340944653
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2008
Jarman, Julia & Chapman, Lynne (ill)
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8552
Class Two at the zoo
Join Class Two as they wander round the zoo. They see all sorts of animal antics but are unaware of the very large snake that's determined to make a meal out of them.
ISBN 9780340911617
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2007
Jarman, Julia & Chapman, Lynne
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Classic books with holes series
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Series Classic books with holes series (21 books)
Various
No book cover.
17984
Claude all at sea
When Claude leaves the taps running, a quiet bath time turns into a seafaring adventure.
ISBN 9781444903676
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (UK), 2016
Smith, Alex T
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12842
Claydon was a clingy child
Claydon is a clingy child who won't let go of his mother's leg. This is a bad idea because his mother is into dangerous sports. Claydon's bear thinks it is a bad idea too.
ISBN 9780340757239
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2001
Cowell, Cressida
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8081
Clementine
Once there was a little snail who loved everything round, hoops and wheels and balls and balloons and, most of all, the moon. She longed to glide gently over the moon's surface, around and around and around. And, so, she made a daring decision, she'd find a way to fly to the moon.
ISBN 9780735840096
Publisher North South Books, 2011
Loth, Sebastian
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1890
Clementine's walk
Everyone is too busy to take Clementine for a walk. When they finally find the time, Clementine is nowhere to be found.
ISBN 9781921928475
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2013
White, Annie
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660046
Cleo & Rob
Sometimes hope has four paws, golden eyes and soft black fur. A kitten called Cleo steps into six-year-old Rob's life after his big brother, Sam, dies.
ISBN 9781988547190
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
Brown, Helen & Morris, Phoebe (ill)
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101510
Clifford and the big parade
Clifford wants to participate in the big parade. He wonders what his role will be.
ISBN 9780590108119
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Bridwell, Norman
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18000
Clifford and the big storm
When the big storm comes, Clifford has to save the day.
ISBN 9780590257558
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1995
Bridwell, Norman
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101519
Clifford and the grouchy neighbours
No matter how hard Clifford tried, his neighbours did not like him. They felt he snored too loud, he shedded too much and he blocked their sunlight.
ISBN 9789995123642
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1985
Bridwell, Norman
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18001
Clifford and the halloween parade
It is Halloween and Clifford's friends bring him a ladder, a hose and a light that flashes. Clifford decides to march in the Halloween parade as a big, red firetruck.
ISBN 9780439098342
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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1219
Clifford at the circus
Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the big red dog have a day at the circus that they will always remember.
ISBN 9788471765321
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1977
Bridwell, Norman
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101251
Clifford barks
Clifford, the small red puppy, and Emily Elizabeth go for a walk in the park. Clifford barks at the birds in the trees, at the bees, at the postman and whoever he sees.
ISBN 9780439149990
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Bridwell, Norman
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98702
Clifford celebrates the year
Includes eight holiday and seasonal adventures including birthdays, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
ISBN 9780439467704
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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101247
Clifford counts 1 2 3
Count with Clifford, the small red puppy.
ISBN 9780590379281
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Topics / K-2 Numeracy /
Bridwell, Norman
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1221
Clifford counts bubbles
Clifford, the small red puppy, counts from one to ten while playing with bubbles.
ISBN 9780590458726
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1992
Topics / K-2 Numeracy /
Bridwell, Norman
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128381
Clifford digs a dinosaur
Clifford and friends help Emily Elizabeth on a Birdwell Island dig for dinosaur bones. Everyone finds bones except T-Bone, until he finds a small but important one.
ISBN 9780439434294
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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128382
Clifford finds a clue
Jetta's necklace is missing and all signs point to Emily Elizabeth. But, Clifford knows Emily Elizabeth is no thief. Clifford, T-Bone and Cleo sniff out clues to solve the mystery.
ISBN 9780439530453
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2004
Bridwell, Norman
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101522
Clifford follow that school bus
Emily Elizabeth's class is taking a trip to a museum. Clifford follows the school bus down the road, to the park, past the lighthouse and, finally, to the museum.
ISBN 9780439449335
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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17788
Clifford follows his nose
Clifford follows his nose past the pizzeria, the bakery, the florist, and finally home to Emily Elizabeth.
ISBN 9780590443456
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1992
Bridwell, Norman
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128384
Clifford gets a job
In order to pay for his dog food, Clifford, a big red dog, decides to get a job.
ISBN 9780590442961
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1985
Bridwell, Norman
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128388
Clifford goes to dog school
Emily Elizabeth is taking Clifford to dog school. His teacher tries to show Clifford how to heel. But, the leash is too short and she's swept off her feet. Then, she tells Clifford to sit and this is even worse.
ISBN 9780439545655
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2004
Bridwell, Norman
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101302
Clifford goes to Hollywood
Clifford gets a part acting in a movie and thinks he will be truly happy.
ISBN 9780590634359
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1990
Bridwell, Norman
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508
Clifford goes to Washington
Emily Elizabeth's big, red dog, Clifford, was always much more exciting than other dogs even before he was a movie or a television star.
ISBN 9780439696562
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1988
Bridwell, Norman
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99594
Clifford grows up
As she looks through a photo album, Emily Elizabeth remembers Clifford's puppyhood.
ISBN 9780439082334
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1999
Bridwell, Norman
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101523
Clifford keeps cool
Clifford finds a place to keep cool in the summer.
ISBN 9780439043946
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1999
Bridwell, Norman
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128390
Clifford makes a friend
Because Clifford imitates everything the boy does, he quickly makes a friend.
ISBN 9780590379304
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Bridwell, Norman
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Clifford series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Various
No book cover.
509
Clifford takes a trip
Clifford, the big, red dog, is lonely when his family takes a trip without him.
ISBN 9780590442602
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1992
Bridwell, Norman
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128398
Clifford the big red detective
Clifford, the dog detective.
ISBN 9780613674881
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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513
Clifford the big, red dog
Clifford is a big, red dog that belongs to Emily Elizabeth.
ISBN 9780590442978
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Bridwell, Norman
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510
Clifford the firehouse dog
When Emily Elizabeth and Clifford visit Clifford's brother, Nero, a fire rescue dog, Clifford demonstrates fire safety and helps to put out a fire.
ISBN 9780590484190
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1994
Bridwell, Norman
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101258
Clifford to the rescue
Whether he's saving a kitten, putting out a fire or holding up a bridge so a parade can safely pass, Clifford is always a hero.
ISBN 9780439140386
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2000
Bridwell, Norman
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18008
Clifford visits the hospital
Clifford visits the hospital and gets into mischief everywhere he goes.
ISBN 9780439140966
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2000
Bridwell, Norman
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111190
Clifford wants a cookie
It's time to bake cookies with Clifford.
ISBN 9780590911641
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1988
Bridwell, Norman
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101259
Clifford's A B C
Clifford runs through the alphabet.
ISBN 9780590486941
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1994
Bridwell, Norman
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101500
Clifford's animal sounds
Clifford, the small red puppy, meets many animals and discovers the different sounds they make.
ISBN 9780439551090
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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99604
Clifford's bathtime
At first, Clifford, the small red puppy, doesn't want to take a bath. Then, he finds out how much fun it can be.
ISBN 9780439545679
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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101299
Clifford's bedtime
Clifford, the small red puppy, thinks up lots of ways to put off going to bed.
ISBN 9780439545686
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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101521
Clifford's best friend: a story about Emily Elizabeth
Having Clifford around makes every day special for Emily Elizabeth. Not every girl can invite the kids at school to ride home on the back of her big red dog.
ISBN 9780439219976
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Bridwell, Norman
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512
Clifford's birthday party
Clifford's family have a birthday party for Clifford, their big, red dog.
ISBN 9780590442794
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Bridwell, Norman
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128410
Clifford's busy week
It's Sunday, and Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are going to visit her grandma. But Clifford can't find Mr. Squeaky, his favorite toy mouse. Emily Elizabeth and Clifford return to the places they visited the previous week to look for Mr. Squeaky.
ISBN 9780606248969
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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101516
Clifford's Christmas
Clifford makes different kinds of snowmen, plays ice hockey differently and brings home a Christmas tree that is the right size for him but not for the family.
ISBN 9780439198912
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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128411
Clifford's Christmas presents
It's Christmas Eve and Clifford and his friends are very busy. They buy Christmas presents, decorate the tree and play in the snow before they go to bed. While Clifford is sleeping, he has a Christmas dream about what Santa will bring for him.
ISBN 9780439394512
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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128380
Clifford's class trip
Clifford's going on a trip with Emily Elizabeth's class to a science park and an aquarium. In true Clifford style, he gets into a few scrapes especially when he sees a dinosaur skeleton.
ISBN 9780439449311
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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101514
Clifford's day with dad
When Clifford visits his dad in the country, they spend a fun day fetching, digging and playing together.
ISBN 9780439410731
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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101512
Clifford's family
Come and meet Clifford's family.
ISBN 9780439725224
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2005
Bridwell, Norman
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128408
Clifford's first autumn
Discover Clifford's love of autumn.
ISBN 9780590341301
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1997
Bridwell, Norman
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128426
Clifford's first Christmas
Many Christmases ago, Clifford was just a tiny red puppy who got into lots of trouble.
ISBN 9780545020220
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2007
Bridwell, Norman
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127769
Clifford's first Easter
Join Clifford as he prepares for Easter.
ISBN 9780590222419
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1995
Bridwell, Norman
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128428
Clifford's first Halloween
Many Halloweens ago, Clifford was just a tiny red puppy who got into lots of trouble.
ISBN 9780439823036
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2006
Bridwell, Norman
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98710
Clifford's first school day
Cllifford's first day at school is filled with finger painting, cookie-baking and other messy misadventures that make Clifford more loveable than ever.
ISBN 9780439082846
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1999
Bridwell, Norman
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128412
Clifford's first sleepover
When Emily Elizabeth goes to Grandma and Grandpa's house for a sleepover, she thinks she is leaving her small red puppy behind. So there are lots of surprises in store when Clifford sneaks into her suitcase.
ISBN 9780439472852
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2004
Bridwell, Norman
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101428
Clifford's first snow day
Learn to enjoy the snow with Clifford.
ISBN 9780590034807
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Bridwell, Norman
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98850
Clifford's first Valentine's Day
Emily Elizabeth tells about Clifford's first Valentine's Day when he was still a tiny puppy. Clifford goes to the post office with Emily Elizabeth to mail valentine letters and manages to get lost.
ISBN 9780590921626
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1997
Bridwell, Norman
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101257
Clifford's furry friends
Join Clifford as he finds a sleeping kitten, makes friends with a fluffy bunny, rides a velvety horse and swims in a stream with some downy ducks.
ISBN 9780590864022
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1996
Bridwell, Norman
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101254
Clifford's good deeds
Clifford, a very big dog who always overdoes his good deeds, finds something to do that is his size.
ISBN 9780590335898
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1985
Bridwell, Norman
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4028
Clifford's Halloween
Out of all the holidays, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford like Halloween the most. They play games, trick or treat in the neighbourhood, and tell ghost stories. Best of all, they can wear costumes. Clown, witch, knight, or ghost, what will Clifford decide to dress up as this year?
ISBN 9780545215954
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Bridwell, Norman
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98700
Clifford's happy Easter
Join Clifford for a funny Easter story.
ISBN 9780590477826
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1994
Bridwell, Norman
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128431
Clifford's happy Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming and Emily Elizabeth is gathering together candy, flowers and a card she'll make herself to surprise her mother. When Clifford accidentally knocks over the ink and tracks pawprints over the card, Emily's surprise might be ruined.
ISBN 9780439222297
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Bridwell, Norman
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1223
Clifford's hiccups
When Clifford develops the hiccups, his friends try to find a cure.
ISBN 9780439283373
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Bridwell, Norman
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13472
Clifford's kitten
Clifford gets a kitten.
ISBN 9780590442800
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1992
Bridwell, Norman
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101518
Clifford's manners
Everyone loves Clifford, the big red dog, because Emily Elizabeth has taught him such beautiful manners.
ISBN 9780590486972
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1994
Bridwell, Norman
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101509
Clifford's noisy day
Clifford the small red puppy takes a walk in his neighbourhood and hears all kinds of new sounds.
ISBN 9780590457378
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1992
Bridwell, Norman
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98699
Clifford's opposites
Clifford the small red puppy learns about the differences between slow/fast, first/last, up/down, wet/dry and other words that are opposites.
ISBN 9780439551106
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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101255
Clifford's pals
Clifford and his pals just can't stay out of trouble. The silly dogs decide to pass the time by playing around a construction site. This is a bad idea.
ISBN 9780439725231
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2005
Bridwell, Norman
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101301
Clifford's peekaboo
The reader may guess where a small red puppy is hiding at each turn of the page.
ISBN 9780590447379
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1991
Bridwell, Norman
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128416
Clifford's puppy days
Travel back to find out how Clifford spent his days as a puppy, before he was big and red.
ISBN 9780439725255
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2005
Bridwell, Norman
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101520
Clifford's schoolhouse
It's time for Clifford to go to school.
ISBN 9780439162524
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2000
Bridwell, Norman
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128433
Clifford's sports day
Clifford goes to school with Emily Elizabeth to participate in the outdoor sports day activities.
ISBN 9780590629713
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1996
Bridwell, Norman
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128418
Clifford's spring clean-up
It's time for Clifford to help with the spring cleaning.
ISBN 9780590060127
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1997
Bridwell, Norman
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101248
Clifford's Thanksgiving visit
A big red dog starts out early Thanksgiving morning to spend the day with his mother, little suspecting the difficulties he will have in reaching her.
ISBN 9780590469876
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1993
Bridwell, Norman
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128419
Clifford's trick
Clifford learns a new trick.
ISBN 9780439406680
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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101253
Clifford's valentines
Clifford, the big red dog, makes a snowy valentine for his friends.
ISBN 9780439183000
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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101252
Clifford, I love you
Clifford is crying, kissing and, naughtily, running off with a shoemaker's giant display shoe. But, Emily Elizabeth always loves her big red dog.
ISBN 9780439367745
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2002
Bridwell, Norman
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128407
Clifford, we love you
When Clifford, the big red dog, is feeling sad, Emily Elizabeth and her friends do everything they can think of to cheer him up.
ISBN 9780590486125
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1994
Bridwell, Norman
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18002
Clifford: cookie crazy
Clifford goes crazy over cookies.
ISBN 9780613674874
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Bridwell, Norman
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511
Clifford: the small red puppy
How Emily Elizabeth met Clifford, the big, red dog.
ISBN 9780590442947
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1985
Bridwell, Norman
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98703
Clifford: where is the big red doggie
Clifford jumping the wall, fetching the ball and romping with his best friend, Emily Elizabeth.
ISBN 9780590047104
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Bridwell, Norman
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1225
Clive eats alligators
When it comes to playing, eating, shopping, dressing and even going to bed, Clive, Tessa, Frank, Rosie and the rest of the kids all have their favourite way of doing things.
ISBN 9780340608562
Publisher Hodder Headline Australia Pty Ltd, 1994
Lester, Alison
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64051
Cloud, The
One little girl never draws anything and never smiles, she seems to have a little black cloud above her. One classmate decides she is going to try and help her smile, draw together and make a friend or two.
ISBN 9781846433436
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2010
Cumming, Hannah
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5687
Cloudland
Albert is high in the mountains when he falls over a cliff. Just in time, Albert is saved by the Cloud Children who, with some magic words, make him light and airy. Albert has a wonderful time until something reminds him of his own little bed.
ISBN 9780224045810
Publisher Jonathan Cape, 1996
Burningham, John
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612687
Clover's big ideas
Being the smallest in the paddock isn't easy. Clover is always being teased. When three naughty lambs go too far, Clover and her big ideas step in. Discover how Clover shows being little makes her more determined and clever than they could ever imagine.
ISBN 9780994626967
Publisher Little Pink Dog Books, 2017
Donaghey, Georgie and Middleton, Emma (ill)
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11306
Clown
Clown is one of several toys tossed out with the rubbish. He dusts himself off and gets on with life. The story of clown is told wordlessly in true mime tradition.
ISBN 9780805043990
Publisher Henry Holt & Co, 1996
Blake, Quentin
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18340
Clumsy crab
Nipper, the crab, hates his clumsy claws until he uses them to rescue his friend from being tangled in seaweed.
ISBN 9780864615152
Publisher Koala Books, 2005
Galloway, Ruth
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128586
Cock-a-doodle-doo, farmyard hullabaloo
Charming farmyard animals introduce themselves in simple, flowing verse. Meet the loyal and loved sheepdog, the powerful bull, the gossipy geese and the nocturnal fox.
ISBN 9781841215631
Publisher Orchard Books, 2000
Andreae, Giles & Wojtowycz, David (ill)
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17519
Cockerel, the mouse and the little red hen, The
A retelling of the much-loved fairy tale, with surprises under each lift-up flap.
ISBN 9781904550754
Series Flip-up fairy tales series (28 books)
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2005
Stockham, Jess (ill)
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12394
Cocky, the crow and the hawk, The
A Dreaming narrative belonging to Matingali Napanangka Mudgedell, in which all the birds were brightly coloured. The birds lived together and shared their food. But, one day, the cocky and the crow argued and everything changed.
ISBN 9781876288259
Publisher Working Title Press, 2002
Nicholls, Christine (ed.) & Mudgedell, Matingali Napanangka (teller)
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587861
Cocoon
Dawn and her best friends have a plan! They are going to eat as many leaves as they can, weave cocoons and turn into moths so they can fly. Easy peasy, right? But what happens when days go by and Dawn still doesn't have her wings? What if she doesn't grow them at all? Will Dawn ever get to chase the lights with her friends?
ISBN 9781742765129
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Parker, Aura
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578090
Collecting sunshine
Mabel and Robert love to collect things on their walks, leaves and stones and seeds and berries. But when they are caught in the rain and can't take their collection home they have an even better idea.
ISBN 9780143785187
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia, 2018
Flynn, Rachel & Ainslie, Tamsin (ill)
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12381
Colossal creatures
Who is the biggest creature of them all? Lift the flaps to find out. The simple rhyming text contrasts the ancient dinosaurs with the animals, people and buildings of today.
ISBN 9780864613998
Publisher Koala Books, 2002
Hughes, Nick & Goss, Mini (ill)
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6204
Colour for curlews
Who could resist a little dab of colour here and there? Two curious curlews discover a stash of paints and brushes. An adorable case of Australian birds introduce readers to the joy of colours and colour mixing.
ISBN 9781925563320
Publisher Wombat Books, 2018
Treml, Renee
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2796
Colour me
We are all different, but together we colour our world amazing!
ISBN 9781925164657
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2017
Kwaymullina, Ezekiel & Court, Moira (ill)
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696548
Colouring competition, The
It was the perfect day for a colouring-in competition until Oscar noticed he had competition. Now, both Oscar and Henry can't stop colouring and they have gone way outside the lines!
ISBN 9781760158859
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
McKenzie, Heath
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613984
Colouroos
When three different mobs of kangaroos come to the waterhole, they aren't sure what to make of each other. But they soon discover that they're more alike than they thought.
ISBN 9780734418838
Publisher Lothian Books, 2019
McGregor, Anna
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15364
Colours (lift the flap)
Lift-the-flap and reveal brightly coloured photographs of familiar objects.
ISBN 9780751331080
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2002
Taylor, Geraldine (consultant)
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11000
Colours of Australia
Celebrate the beauty of our natural environment. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of colour that surrounds us.
ISBN 9781742976914
Publisher Little Hare Books, 2016
Bancroft, Bronwyn
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42881
Columbia sneezes
Columbia absolutely loves where he lives but he just can't stop sneezing. A solution is provided when he meets a stranger in the desert. A rhyming picture book with a humorous plot and rhythmical text made for reading out loud, complemented by humorous illustrations.
ISBN 9781862916968
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2008
Brian, Janeen & Cunnett, Gabe (ill)
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751089
Combat wombat to the rescue
'Womba-rumbaaaa! I'm Combat Wombat, Wildlife Warrior of the Bush!' With courage, determination and sheer wombat power, Combat Wombat leads his bush buddies to safety in a race to escape a raging bushfire. Is he strong enough and clever enough to overcome all obstacles?
ISBN 9781925804577
Publisher Ford Street Publishing, 2020
Newton, Gina & Daley, Tiffanee (ill)
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12163
Come away from the water, Shirley
While Shirley's parents sit on the beach with their knitting and newspapers, Shirley embarks on a fantasy adventure.
ISBN 9780099899402
Publisher Red Fox, 1992
Burningham, John
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1310
Come count with me
Little chicky can count to five, but now it's time for Nana to try.
ISBN 9781743313435
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2015
Wilson, Marika
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94504
Come down, cat
The day is ending, night is falling and Nicholas's cat won't come down from the roof. High on the roof, she licks her paws while Nicholas worries about her being all alone, especially during the night. But, his cat doesn't want to come down, at least, not yet.
ISBN 9780670074754
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2011
Hartnett, Sonya & Masciullo, Lucia (ill)
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128773
Come on, Daisy
Daisy is more interested in exploring the exciting things around her than listening to Mother Duck. But, when she comes to some dark and scary waters, she is very happy to have her mum near.
ISBN 9781843622727
Publisher Orchard Books, 2004
Simmons, Jane
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18387
Commotion in the ocean
The sequel to the best-selling 'Rumble in the Jungle' is a delightful new collection of poems about creatures who live in and around the ocean.
ISBN 9781589250000
Publisher Tiger Tales, 2001
Andreae, Giles & Wojtowycz, David (ill)
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2940
Complete guide to a dog's best friend, The
This is a story for dog lovers and those who have ever wondered what their dog is really thinking.
ISBN 9780734415417
Publisher Lothian Books, 2015
Gardner, Felicity & West, David
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Concrete garden, The
The children spilled out like sweets from a box into the sunshine. Amanda brought a box of chalks. Someone drew a butterflies, a balloon, a caterpillar, and someone else drew a bumble bee passing by. Soon a beautiful exotic garden spread out across the concrete...
ISBN 9781529512649
Publisher Walker Books, 2023
Graham, Bob
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24020
Conga dance
Join the line, the conga line. One by one, Australian animals and birds join the conga line, dancing together until they fall in a tangle at the end.
ISBN 9781742761107
Publisher Koala Books, 2015
Tarlau, Amanda & Chapman, Jane (ill)
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30939
Cooking with grandma
Anya loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa. They like to cook together and then go on adventures around the house.
ISBN 9781921564192
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2009
Mastnak, Rosemary
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48801
Copy cat
Cat is small and Dog is big. Whatever Dog does, Cat does too. Dog gets really fed up with Cat copying everything she does. But one day, when Cat can't be found, Dog discovers she doesn't have anyone to play with.
ISBN 9781846433672
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2010
Birchall, Mark
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15264
Coral (Marine life for young readers)
Simple text, suitable for an independent reader, with beautifully presented photographic illustrations, looking at examples of the plant and animal life that inhabit coral. Includes good information, a glossary of terms and an index.
ISBN 9780733912894
Series Marine life for young readers series (20 books)
Publisher Longman, 1999
Swartz, Stanley L & Yin, Robert (phot)
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602734
Coral sea dreaming
Coral Sea Dreaming will take you on a colourful underwater adventure through a magical coral reef. Swim with manta rays, pat a parrotfish, float with the fish and beware of the creatures that lurk beneath - looking for their next meal. Enjoy the poetic text, learn more about the creatures that live in this underwater environment and discover how you can help preserve this multi-coloured marine environment for future generations to enjoy.
ISBN 9780994238849
Publisher Silkim Books, 2017
Toft, Kim Michelle
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10874
Cottonwool Colin
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.
ISBN 9781842707197
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd, 2007
Willis, Jeanne & Ross, Tony (ill)
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99090
Count on Clifford
Activities at a birthday party for Clifford, the big red dog, provide opportunities for counting balloons, presents and other objects from one to ten.
ISBN 9780590442848
Series Clifford series (80 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1987
Topics / K-2 Numeracy /
Bridwell, Norman
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3549
Count with Bowerbird Bill
Bowerbird Bill loves to build. He also loves to find treasures for his bower. Count with Bill and share his journey as he looks for treasure. Bill's friend Belle is sure to be impressed by his bower.
ISBN 9781921833410
Publisher Museum Victoria, 2016
Raymond, Melanie & Pritchard, Jo (ill)
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3974
Counting on you
On race-with-the-wind days or sometimes-I-forget days....I'm counting on you.
ISBN 9781760403898
Publisher The Five Mile Press Pty Ltd, 2016
Fenton, Corinne & Cowcher, Robin (ill)
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Country
Country is all around us and includes us. It is all the living things which we can see, feel, smell, hear and taste. Country also shows us how to be and guides us in taking care of it and ourselves.
ISBN 9781742036779
Publisher Wild Dog Books, 2024
Muir, Aunty Fay & Lawson, Sue & Davison, Cheryl (ill)
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774392
Courageous Lucy: The girl who liked to worry
Lucy worries about everything and she worries a lot. She's so skilled at worrying that she worries about new and interesting things no one else even thinks about! But when Mrs Hunt tells the class there is going to be a school musical, Lucy decides she wants to be a part of it. She's too worried to try out for any of the parts but Mrs Hunt finds the perfect role for her. Being a piece of the landscape may not suit everyone but Lucy puts everything into being the best tree she can, and with a sprinkle of courage she stands proud and tall as her knees knock and her tummy ties in knots. She becomes the best tree anyone can ever remember!
ISBN 9781925820775
Publisher EK Books, 2021
Russell, Paul & King, Cara (ill)
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46373
Cow called Carlotta, A
Pete, the flying, purple pig becomes friends with a tap-dancing cow, Carlotta, but he wants to change her. Pete realises that it's better to accept friends as they are.
ISBN 9780980321647
Series Pig called Pete series (4 of 5)
Publisher JoJo Publishing, 2007
Bowater, Alan & Pascoe, Pete (ill)
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Cow tripped over the moon, The
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.
ISBN 9781743623534
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Wilson, Tony & Wood, Laura (ill)
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Cows in the kitchen
His fields are empty so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farm animals. Join in the hunt with lots of animal noises.
ISBN 9781846431067
Series Classic books with holes series (21 books)
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2007
Anderson, Airlie (ill)
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50741
Cows in the kitchen
See what chaos the animals cause in the farm house when Tom Farmer falls asleep in the haystack.
ISBN 9781406326321
Publisher Walker Books, 2010
Crebbin, June & McEwen, Katharine (ill)
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Crabbing with Dad
With sunscreen and life jackets on, Dad and two children zoom off into the creek, passing other boats and people fishing along the way. It's a good time to be on the water and they even come across Cousin Dan, throwing his net as far as he can. With the crab pots set, they wait patiently and play games as they try to guess what fish could be swimming under their boat. It's finally time to check the crab pots.
ISBN 9781925360158
Publisher Magabala Books, 2016
Seden, Paul
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15265
Crabs, shrimp and lobsters (Marine life for young readers)
Very simple text with full page photographic illustrations that teach about marine life such as crabs, shrimp and lobsters. Contains a glossary and index.
ISBN 9780733912917
Series Marine life for young readers series (20 books)
Publisher Longman, 1999
Swartz, Stanley L & Yin, Robert (phot)
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3663
Cranky ballerina, The
Saturdays make Ada cranky. That's because Saturday is the day Ada has her ballet class. Stretch- she kicks. Twirl- she swats. Jump- she flops. "I hate ballet" Ada says. And it doesn't seem like that is going to change anytime soon.
ISBN 9780062351241
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2016
Gravel, Elise
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22958
Crash! Boom!: A maths tale
Elephant has a bucket of blocks and wants to build something tall. Something as tall as Elephant. But will it stay up? CRASH! BOOM! Not this time. Build it again? One block. Two blocks? Four blocks? It's still not as tall as Elephant. More blocks! Now will it stay up? Now will it be as tall as Elephant? Build, balance, count - question, estimate, measure - predict, crash, and build again!
ISBN 9780763678272
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2018
Harris, Robie H. & Chatterton, Chris (ill)
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Crayons go back to school, The
The crayons are getting ready to go back to school and each crayon has a subject they're looking forward to the most. They're also ready to meet new friends and let loose during their very favourite time of day . . . art class. A hilarious back-to-school story featuring everyone's favourite school supplies!
ISBN 9780008560843
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2023
Daywalt, Drew & Jeffers, Oliver (ill)
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995872

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Crayons trick or treat, The
The Crayons are ready to celebrate Halloween. They want to go trick-or-treating, but they're not sure what to say. Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbours' doorbells, but it doesn't always go according to plan.
ISBN 9780008560775
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2022
Daywalt, Drew & Jeffers, Oliver (ill)
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Crayons' book of feelings, The
Whether you're happy, sad, invisible or brave, the crayons feel that way too. A great book for reflecting on feelings.
ISBN 9780008495329
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2021
Daywalt, Drew & Jeffers, Oliver
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4143
Creaturepedia
See the animal kingdom's stars as you've never seen them before. The best-loved animals from all over the world are chosen for their special talents and characteristics. Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbours', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls', the 'champions of forgetfulness' and more.
ISBN 9781847806345
Publisher Wide Eyed Editions, 2015
Topics / K-2 Non-fiction /
Barman, Adrienne
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6899
Creatures of Dryden Gully, The
Mopoke welcomes the visitors, who have come from far away, to the valley. Young Joey is just learning to hop and is envious of these new, special creatures. He wishes he could stride across the valley too.
ISBN 9781760151997
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Hegarty, Aunty Ruth & Harrold, Sandi (ill)
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12304
Croc bait
Sean's uncles say he is too small to go fishing with them. ""You might get eaten by a crocodile"", they say. But, Sean reckons he is old enough to go fishing so, early one morning, he goes to the river all by himself.
ISBN 9781862915138
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2003
Norrington, Leonie
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751038
Crocodile in the family, A
The birds are thrilled with their new family member, but the other animals are confused. Why would the birds keep a crocodile? Croccy is helpful, and he is graceful, and he does make a great coat rack. But that's not why they keep him. A heart-warming story about family in all its shapes and sizes.
ISBN 9780734419507
Publisher Lothian Books, 2020
Black, Kitty & Parton, Daron (ill)
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3383
Crocodile river
This is the story of a saltwater crocodile, named Cranky, and her struggle to survive. Follow her from the time she hatches until she finds a safe haven where she can lay her own eggs.
ISBN 9781876288921
Publisher Working Title Press, 2009
Lawrenson, Diana & Snell, Danny (ill)
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Crumbs
Ella has been saving her coins to buy something nice for herself on her outing to the city. In the cold afternoon she spots a little bird pecking about for a crumb to eat and she learns how a simple act of kindness can create something special and valuable for others.
ISBN 9781760970086
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Cummings, Phil & Devries, Shane (ill)
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Crunch
Crunch the guinea pig loves his food, so it is just as well there's plenty of it, especially when a hungry little mouse wants a share. After Crunch refuses to share and hug the mouse, the mouse disappears. Crunch feels bad and starts to worry about the mouse. He sets off to find him but the mouse cannot be found.
ISBN 9781846437328
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2015
Rabei, Carolina
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13542
Crusher is coming
Crusher, the school football hero, is coming over to Peter's place. In anticipation, Peter clears his room of childish toys, gives instructions to his mother and young sister about how to behave, and prepares lots of exciting games. But, Crusher isn't quite what Peter expects.
ISBN 9780734410702
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
Graham, Bob
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1289
Crusts
Jacob is just one of millions who won't eat their crusts. But, he is one in a million when it comes to bright ideas. When tiny creatures from a distant, crumbling planet seek Jacob's help, he sets out to do what he can with his big box of uneaten crusts.
ISBN 9781742979830
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2016
Parker, Danny & Ottley, Matt (ill)
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14989
Cuddle time
The morning adventure from the children's room into their parents' bed, told with delightful humour.
ISBN 9780744596632
Publisher Walker Books, 2004
Gleeson, Libby & Vivas, Julie (ill)
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18058
Cuddly Dudley
Dudley is so lovely and cuddly that his brothers and sisters can't leave him alone, even when he wants some time to himself. So Dudley sets off alone across the tundra, until he discovers that being with friends and being incredibly cuddly isn't such a bad thing after all.
ISBN 9781406310740
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
Alborough, Jez
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5560
Cupcake
Vanilla Cupcake is feeling a bit plain next to his fancy brothers and sisters, until candle comes along and they come up with some ideas.
ISBN 9781423118978
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Mericle Harper, Charise
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28962
Curious George's first day of school
It's George's first day at school and he's been invited to be a special helper.
ISBN 9781406313918
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
Reys, Margret & Reys, H A
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9036
Curry for Murray, A
After making a curry for her neighbour, Murray, Molly's delicious dishes are in demand. Now everyone wants a taste of her cooking. Before long, Molly's making meals for the people in her street, the suburb and then for people in other cities and even other countries. Molly cooks up a storm for everyone until she injures herself.
ISBN 9780702253546
Publisher University of Queensland Press, 2015
Hunter, Kate & Masciullo, Lucia (ill)
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12291
Cuthbert's babies
When Cuthbert's mother brings home not one baby brother, but four baby sisters, no one seems to have any time for Cuthbert. He wishes for someone to play with, someone big and bad. Three pirates aren't exactly what he had in mind.
ISBN 9780670040735
Publisher Penguin, 2003
Allen, Pamela
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