Bonjour Riviera (#3 Claris the Chicest Mouse in Paris) by Megan Hess

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books | Series: Claris

'Pack your bags darling Claris, try not to delay.  We're off to the French Riveria - today!' A sweet little mouse, a new friend and a seaside adventure on the French Riveria! The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and  Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!   ...Show more

There's Only One Mum Like You (DELUXE EDITION) by Jess Racklyeft (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

    love your quiet stories, songs sung loud in the rain. No one can hug like you, Mumor makes me feel the same.Brave mums, playful mums, cuddly mums, quiet mums – every mum is special in her own way.Charming, heartfelt and delightful, There’s Only One Mum Like You is a tribute to the unique magic of mu ms.  ...Show more

Brother Moon by Maree McCarthy Yoelu

$24.99 AUD

Category: Indigenous

"Great-Grandpa Liman lives in a small house by the sea. There are no lights — just stars as far as the eye can see." Brother Moon is a powerful story lovingly told by a great-grandfather to his great-grandson. Beneath the dark sky of the Northern Territory, Hippy-Boy is captivated when Great-Grandpa Lim an tells him the mysterious story of his brother and how it guides his connection to Country. Great-Grandpa is a masterful storyteller and, as the tale unfolds, he finally reveals his brother is the moon — a wonder of the universe. Hippy-Boy learns how his greatgrandfather uses the phases of the moon when he goes hunting and fishing, and why it is important for us all to have an understanding of the natural world. Liman (Harry Morgan), the author’s grandfather, was a respected Wadjigany man — a leader amongst his people and the community. Liman was born at Manjimamany in the Northern Territory in 1916. He was a canoe maker, hunter, community mediator, and a family man who lived off the land and travelled the seas. Liman spoke Batjamalh, his first language, and other languages from the Daly River area. ...Show more

Mum's Elephant (PB) by Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O'Keefe; Christina Booth (Illustrator)

$17.99 AUD

Category: Indigenous

Age range 0 to 8  'A simply lovely story about the sometimes-quirky memories we have of our mothers.' — Dub Leffler, award winning author/illustrator Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O’Keefe grew up in the remote community of Ali Curung in the NT. Her family lived a bush life. They didn’t own much but her mother had a very special ‘elephant’. It was her mother’s most prized possession and she gave it tender loving care. When her mother’s friends were around, they had real tea-parties with the elephant. Often her mother would sleep with it beside her bed. Christina Booth’s splendid illustrations of desert landscapes and bush life deepen the mystery of the elephant, only revealing subtle clues to its true identity. The reader is beguiled by the storytelling until the big surprise when the elephant is revealed. Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O’Keefe is a natural storyteller and conveys warmth and humour in her writing. Mum’s Elephant will intrigue children and remind adult readers of the simple things that held a special charm when they were young. 'Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O’Keefe has spun a cherished childhood memory into a beguiling tale for children in this debut picture book...The joy and value of community lies at the centre of this story — the teapot, which comes out whenever friends visit, is valued for its ability to spark conversations and shared stories — and O’Keefe’s gentle humour illuminates the creative and transformative power of a child’s perspective on an adult world. Mum’s Elephant is a welcome addition to the growing number of stories being shared by First Nations writers.' — Bronte Coates, Books+Publishing ...Show more

Dugong Magic by Deborah Kelly; Lisa Stewart (Illustrator)

$26.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

A beautifully illustrated, lyrical and informative story about dugongs, one of our most unique endangered animals. Ideal for anyone with an interest in marine life and the environment, and an excellent teaching resource. There are not many dugongs left in the world now. But what if humans freed the sea from nets? What if we cleared it of rubbish so that seagrass could flourish again and dugongs could feed? A beautiful and thought-provoking picture book about dugongs - the mysterious creatures who were once mistaken for mermaids. Deborah's Kelly's beautiful, lyrical writing brings these animals to life, and highlights the dangers they face, inspiring young readers to care for and protect our natural world. Lisa Stewart's gorgeous illustrations capture the beauty of these gentle and endangered creatures. ...Show more

The Bad Bassinis by Clair Hume; Tom Jellett (Illustrator)

$17.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

The Bassinis were BIG. The Bassinis were BURLY. And those BIG, BURLY Bassinis . . . were BAD. The Bassinis are the baddest dogs in town, that is, until they come across Pipsqueak!

Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King by Kate Simpson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Biographies & Memoir

The true story of Anzac girl Sister Alice Ross-King, who sailed to war in December 1914 and became the most decorated woman in Australia. It was 1914 when Sister Alice Ross-King left Australia for the war. Nursing was her passion - all she had ever wanted to do. But Alice couldn't have imagined what she would see. She served four long years and was brave, humble and endlessly compassionate. Using extracts from Alice's actual diaries kept in the Australian War Memorial, this story captures the danger, the heartache and the history of the young nurse who would one day become the most decorated woman in Australia. ...Show more

Nine Lives Newton by Alice McKinley

$14.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

'Brimming with charm' -​ Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale. If Newton's got nine lives, he can be a daring dog of danger! Or can he. . .? Meet Newton - the dog who thinks he has nine lives and infinite luck. And if Newton has nine lives, then that means he can do all his favourite things but be M UCH more daring. But what if Newton's got it all wrong and he's not quite as invincible as he thinks he is?   ...Show more

Duck, Apple, Egg by Glenda Millard; Martina Heiduczek (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

The Astronaut's Cat by Tohby Riddle

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

A delightful story that celebrates the wonders of the Moon, the curiosity of cats and the precious beauty of Earth. The astronaut's cat is an inside cat. And she likes it like that. The astronaut's cat is an inside cat - on the Moon! But she dreams about the strange outside world - and the mysteriou s blue ball that rises into the ink-black sky... A wonderfully whimsical, funny and surprising story of a very unusual 'inside cat' - by one of Australia's finest picture-book creators. Perfect for readers who are intrigued or inspired by the landscapes of the Moon and the Earth - or fascinated by the inner life of cats.   ...Show more

The Artist h/c by Alison Binks (Illustrator)

$26.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

The Artist likes to paint one picture before breakfast. When the world is quiet.'This story is a celebration of childhood freedom, creativity, and nature. It encourages readers to embrace their inner artist and see the details of their environment. This is such a respectful way to honour children's inte rest in their artwork and to validate the time they devote to developing their skills. ...Show more

Girl from the Sea by Margaret Wild

$24.99 AUD

Category: Picture Books

A poetic ghost story with stunning images from two of Australia's finest children's book creators.