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Philip Bunting
Dive into the weird and wonderful world that is your brilliant brain!
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'How are babies made?' This is a book created to help apprehensive adults answer that age-old question, without any of the dodgy metaphors. So buckle up and get set to…
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Celebrating that the very act of wondering is what drives us towards knowledge, from the master of questions without answers
1I wonder if there is life out there ... I…
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Wild babies come in many different shapes and species. From pufflings to porcupettes, meet some of our world's most incredible infants. Philip Bunting celebrates the cute and cuddly babies of…
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What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends.
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"There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they…
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The answers to lifes biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you are ready to look. Get set for an insightful (and hilarious) peek into what we…
Do you see monsters in your mind at bedtime? This book is here to help!
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Quokka did not like being cute. Not one bit. The romping, stomping, chomping tale of one stubbornly adorable marsupial.
Laura Bunting
Wombat won’t leave his Safety Zone. Nope. No way. Not even for his favourite treat … sweet, sweet bush berries. But Roo believes she can do anything if she puts…
This is a Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can’t always get what you want. Visually brilliant, and hysterically funny, Philips pictures…
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The World's Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?)
This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet!
The third…
A rhythmic, read-aloud (and rather silly) burrow into the unseen world of the wombat.
We share our planet with some truly bizarre and flamboyant creatures, from Panther Chameleon to Nudibranchto, who can seem rather ridiculous. The World’s Most Ridiculous Animals shows you the amazing…
What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.
Good mums come in many different shapes and species.
Am I my body? Am I my mind? Who am I? Take a trip into deepest inner space to answer one of life’s biggest questions. This is a book for…
We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who all (let’s be honest) seem pretty pointless. But what do these creatures…
Zanni Louise
Errol's mum won't get off the phone. So there's only one thing for Errol to do ... Find out what happens when cheeky Errol puts his mum up for sale!
Idan Ben-Barak
An entertaining and scientific exploration of the origin of life on Earth, from the award-winning author of Do Not Lick This Book and the bestselling illustrator of Who Am I?
This is not a book about an egg. This is a book about imagination!
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The (unauthorised) biography of you, and the story of all of us.Charting from the Big Bang to birth, Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of…
Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor by author-illustrator Philip…
Your Planet needs you! Everyday environmentalism for everyone. An entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish from renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting.
Good dads come in many different shapes and species. Get ready to learn a fatherly trick (or ten) from a whole lot of dads, great and small. Philip Bunting celebrates…
Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in…
This is Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can't always get what you want.
Good dads come in many different shapes and species.
Get ready to learn a fatherly trick (or ten) from a whole lot of dads, great and small.
Philip Bunting celebrates…
"Populated with bug-eyed molecules, humans, and animals, the infographics are as visually engaging as they are instructive, and the irreverent humor goes far to keep the book's chatty, enthusiastic outlook…
What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power. But does democracy really matter? How…
Liarbirds learn to lie from the day they hatch. They are the best in the bush at fibbing, faking, fabricating and fake-news creating. Until one lyrebird decides to go straight…
It is no laughing matter when you are the most serious bird in the borough.Kookaburras love to laugh. They laugh when it is sunny, or rainy, or windy. They laugh…
Koalas eat gum leaves. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even on their birthdays. Most koalas dont seem to mind. But one does. He is on the lookout for some…
In the paw-sizzling heat of summer, Wombat and Roo need to cool their toasted toes. They find themselves on a beautiful beach with more than enough ocean for everyone. But…
Roo has woken up with three new babies - weird babies - in her pouch. But where did they come from? And can Wombat become the funcle (fun uncle) he…
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Koalas eat gum leaves. Everybody knows that. Koalas eat gum leaves. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even on their birthday. Most koalas don't seem to mind. But one does…
We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who can seem pretty pointless. The World’s Most Pointless Animals shows you the…
Meet Errol, a cheeky and lovable character, who refuses to follow his mum. Even when she counts to three.
Dave Hughes,Holly Ife
Martha May has marvellous manners, especially at Christmas - after all, that’s the most important time of year to be nice! So Martha never forgets to leave delicious snacks for…
Take a journey back to the start of time in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast! A clever, hilarious and beautifully illustrated book, designed to raise more…
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A fun, interactive animal board book for toddlers that will take them on a hilarious trip around the world for a fun way to learn about animal sound words in…
From the quirky and much-loved author/illustrator of Mopoke and Kookaburras Love to Laugh comes this funny, warm non-fiction picture book about life on Earth - from the Big Bang to…
A story for anyone who likes to spend a day at the beach, and for everyone who has ever pondered the big questions about our place in the universe.
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The World’s Most Atrocious Animals explains why some of the world’s most terrifying and gruesome creatures have such scary features.
This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! The third title in the series from the hilarious Philip…
A fascinating and informative look at microbes inside us, including viruses and bacteria, with fun illustrations and weird facts guaranteed to enthral kids!
How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more…