K-Gr 3-After Grandma's death, family and friends comment sadly, ``Who could ever step into such a woman's shoes.'' Her granddaughter wonders, too, who could ever do all that Grandma did to make people happy. Under a chair in the room the two of them ...
Through a lyrical poem and stunning linoleum-block prints, readers are guided on a journey around the world to a deeper appreciation of the wonder thing -- water -- that is all around us. This Australian import is a winner -- it's a learning experie...
Bronwyn likes her little brother Sampson, but she is tired of always looking after him. However, when stuck-up Cheryl comes to stay, Bronwyn finds she has even more problems. The book was an Honour Book in the 1988 Children's Book of the Year Award....
When the Smyth family wins a pink caravan in the 1957 Christmas raffle, 10-year-old Sally thinks she might be able to have the adventure she's dreamed of. Settled into Palm Beach, the summer trip is everything the family wish for: Mom and Dad re...
What will happen when Zahara reaches the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and tries to see the Queen? With a cart full of plants and the straggly weed her father calls The Flower of Heaven, she and her mother and grandmother pass through the Ishtar Gates o...
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Princess Diana saved my life.My name is Diana Moore and I'm the kind of girl who doesn't stand out in the crowd. Average height. Average brown hair. the only thing not average about me is that I seem to land in trouble on a regular basis. My ...
Three spooky Australian ghost stories for young adult readers to enjoy... Get lost in these tales about paranormal and weird happenings in Redfern and Newcastle, New South Wales. Plus a quiz for each story at the end of the book!Ghostly Ghastly autho...
A powerful verse novel from one of Australia's favourite authors.Alone and grieving, Alexander feels ready to erupt. Can he find his way back to hope?'A real volcano boy,' his mother had called him.Placed in the custody of his puritanical but well-me...
Join a charming family of bears as they sing and chuckle and snuggle their way through a sunny afternoon
Children will adore spending time with this family as they delight in each other’s company and delight in the myriad ways a baby...
Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.Libby Hathorn's endearing story describ...
There was a child,The sweetest ever,Until she learned these words:'NO! NEVER!'Georgie is a sweet little girl who always makes her parents happy... until she discovers one powerful phrase: No! Never! It suddenly becomes her answer to every req...
Let's dream of what we can become,Mother Earth, I am your son.Food and shelter, climate, water,Mother Earth, I am your daughter.Mother Earth is a warm, funny, beautiful collection of nature poems. Written with great sensitivity by multi-award-winning...