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Hardback

The Arrival

Shaun Tan

A unique 128-page, textless graphic novel, in black, white and sepia, drawing inspiration from tales of migrants in past and recent times.

$32.99

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Paperback

The Hidden Forest

Jeannie Baker

Looking for his lost fish trap, Ben thinks he sees something dark moving under the water. Is it a creature or only his imagination? Diving into the sea with his…

$17.99

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Paperback

Beneath the Surface

Gary Crew

Spiro returns to the small town of Preston to find an explanation for the nightmares that haunt him. Ages 7+ years.

$16.99

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Paperback

Big Red Hen and the Little Lost Egg

Margaret Wild

Now available in paperback. Big Red Hen looks after everyone else’s babies, but what she wants most of all is someone special of her own to love …

$16.99

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Paperback

Window

Jeannie Baker

Stunning and unique mixed media collages will amaze readers in this powerful, eco-conscious picture book by the internationally renowned Jeannie Baker.

$16.99

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Paperback

Possum And Wattle: Little Hare Books

Bronwyn Bancroft

With over 100 words about Australian animals, plants and landscapes and aimed specifically at children, this book is definitively the first of its kind. Words include blossoms and bees through…

$19.99

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Hardback

Are We There Yet?

Alison Lester

The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term.     

$24.99

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Paperback

The Shack That Dad Built

Elaine Russell

When Elaine Russell was five, her dad built the family a shack just outside the Aboriginal mission at La Perouse in Sydney. In this book, aimed at ages 4-8, she…

$17.99

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Paperback

What Bumosaur is That?

Andy Griffiths

NOW IN FULL COLOUR!!!- Why was the Tyrannosore-arse Rex so angry?- Where did Bogasauruses live?- How many cheeks did a Tricerabutt have?- Was the Bumheaded idiotasaurus the most stupid bumosaur?-…

$12.99

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Hardback

Tales From Outer Suburbia

Shaun Tan

Fifteen intriguing illustrated stories about the mysteries that lurk below the surface of suburban life from the wonderful Shaun Tan.

$35.00

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Board book

Go Baby Go

Ann James,Sally Rippin

One of a set of four bright and friendly board books perfect for baby hands.

$9.99

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Paperback

Not a Nibble

Elizabeth Honey

Sally may not be lucky at fishing, but she sure is lucky in an unexpected way. Full of sea and sky and sand, this picture book evokes all the pleasures…

$26.99

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Hardback

I’m Still Awake, Still!: story and songs

Sue Johnson,Sue Johnson

A comforting bedtime story AND an audio CD! The story and songs are warm, fun and full of affection; guaranteed to leave children feeling happy and safe in the world.

$45.99

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Paperback

Fang Fang’s Chinese New Year

Sally Rippin

Fang Fang was born in China, but now she is Australian. When she invites her friend Lisa over to celebrate Chinese New Year, she is sure that Lisa will be…

$16.99

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Paperback

Amy & Louis

Libby Gleeson, Freya Blackwood (illus.)

Amy and Louis live next door to each other, and their lives are closely intertwined. Theirs is a life rich in imagination. But when Amy’s family move to another country…

$16.99

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Paperback

Fox

Margaret Wild,Ron Brooks

This sophisticated, multi-award winning picture book goes to the heart of human relationships.

$18.99

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Board book

Diary of a Wombat

Bruce Whatley,Jackie French

An all-time favourite now in an edition so durable that even Mothball the wombat would have trouble destroying it!    

$16.99

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Paperback

Greetings from Sandy Beach

Bob Graham

Bob Graham tells the story of one family’s camping holiday at the beach - a beach they must share with a bus load of school kids and The Disciples of…

$16.99

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Paperback

Little Cat and the Big Red Bus

Jane Godwin

‘The bus went up and the bus went down. The bus went over and the bus went around.’ Every day, Little Cat and her big sister catch the bus home…

$16.99

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