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These classic stories are perfect for introducing babies to the wonderful world of books.
Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (illus.)
This gentle bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share at bedtime. Now with a beautiful gold stamp to celebrate the…
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Eric Carle
A big board book edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar . It is suitable for the home, library or nursery classroom.
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Martin Waddell, Patrick Benson (illus.)
Three baby owls wake up one night in their hole in a tree to find that their mother has gone, so they sit on a branch and wait. Darkness gathers…
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Lynley Dodd,Lynley Dodd
Slinky Malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a clock! Our hero is a BAD cat! The story is told in…
Alison Lester
Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby’s wonder at our beautiful world.
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Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a…
Sandra Boynton
This raucous story about the sounds animals make-including three pigs who say la la la! -is just right for reading aloud.
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Allan Ahlberg,Janet Ahlberg
Helps young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character. In this book, with your little eye, Take a look, And play…
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Ludwig Bemelmans
The story of 12 little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than 70 years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is…
Helen Nicoll,Jan Pienkowski
Meg and Mog .
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Sue Machin
The exciting adventure of a boy with a menagerie of colourful animals. By the end of his walk, he has a zany parade following him. Master illustrator Julie Vivas’s whimsical…
Jez Alborough
A case of mistaken identity among teddy bears - and a phenomenal bestseller!
Oliver Jeffers
Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers!
Rod Campbell
A search-and-find, lift-the-flap book from the creator of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo.
Soledad Bravi (Author)
With over 100 pages, this unique boardbook is full of bright, bold illustrations and lots of noises to make. It’s perfect to share with a baby or toddler.
Betty Gilderdale
When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger …
Giles Andreae
The million-selling, best-loved classic tale of Gerald the giraffe in a chunky board book edition that’s perfect for little hands
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Craig Smith
In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky, wonky…
A board book edition of the satisfying and delightful rhyming pony story for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester . Noni is the nicest pony any little child could…
VAUGHAN Marcia
In this classic Australian picture book, a dingo catches a wombat and wants to cook him in a stew. But all the other bush animals have a plan to save…
Julia Donaldson
The nation’s favourite bedtime story! In this classic board book format with a fresh cover design!
One of 8 titles on the NEW, NEW, NEW Boynton Bookworks list, Sandra Boynton’s beloved Dinosnores is here, and what better way to end the day than with this rhyming…
Sam McBratney
An enlarged board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish.
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Bruce Whatley,Jackie French
An all-time favourite now in an edition so durable that even Mothball the wombat would have trouble destroying it!
Eric Carle,Eric Carle
With coloured artwork and favourite animals, this is the suitable introduction to looking and learning about colours.
H and Fox, M Oxenbury
From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world!
Judith Kerr
The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now…
Mem Fox, Judy Horacek (illus.)
Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?
Pamela Allen,Pamela Allen
Besides the sea, on Mr Peffer’s place, there lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. One warm sunny morning for no particular reason…
Aunty Joy Murphy
An Aboriginal ceremony of Welcome to Country is depicted in a stunning board book from two Indigenous Australians.
Welcome to the lands of the Wurundjeri people. The people are part…
Helen Oxenbury
What could be better than sharing a birthday cake with the friends who helped to bake it? In this whimsical, cumulative birthday tale, a host of generous friends helps a…
Gene Zion
This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn’t want a bath stands the test of time.Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates…
Michael Rosen
For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury in a large board book edition.
Bronwyn Bancroft
ABC of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia’s foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives…
1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia’s foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant…
A charming board book edition of Alison Lester’s classic Australian alphabet book. Affectionate and funny, Alison Lester’s ABC gives a vivid picture of a child’s daily adventures.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of How to Catch a Star with this new toddler-friendly board book edition! An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator Oliver Jeffers.
Aaron Blabey
Pig was a Pugand I’m sorry to say,he was greedy and selfishin most every way. Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When…
Ted Prior
This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!
Beatrix Potter
Presents a tale of mischievous little Peter Rabbit has delighted generations of children around the world for generations since it was first published in 1902. This book includes the original…
Jon Klassen
A bear searches for his missing hat in the bestselling, multiple award-winning picture book debut of Jon Klassen.
Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton’s heart-warming story of a little lost owl in a gorgeous board book edition!
Eric Hill
A lift-the-flap tale in which Spot’s mum searches everywhere for little Spot.
Watty Piper
The Little Engine that Could is ready for the youngest readers to hop on board! I think I can-l think I can-I think l can… This vibrant edition is now…
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Nick Bland
The Very Hungry Bear Board Book is an unabridged version of The Very Hungry Bear Hardback and Paperback by Nick Bland, for younger readers.The Very Cranky Bear is back, and…
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Lynley Dodd
Hairy Maclary and his friends go for a walk and meet tough tomcat Scarface Claw.
David McKee
For over a quarter of a century readers have been joining Elmer the patchwork elephant on his exciting adventures. Now Elmer’s classic first story is available in this lovely board…
A beautiful board book edition of Alison Lester’s Imagine - a wonderful introduction to the natural world with pictures to explore again and again.