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  • Waarda series for young readers: Emu and the Water Tree

    by Gladys Milroy with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan

    There was once a time when emus could fly higher than any other bird in Australia. This is the tale of a curious emu, who changed the lives of emus everywhere when he lost the power of flight to a crafty serpent, but discovered his ability to run.

    About the Waarda series
    Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting…Read more »

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  • Waarda series for young readers: Yippee! Summer Holidays

    by Tjalaminu Mia & Jessica Lister with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan

    Debbie and Billy just love the summer holidays, especially when their grandfather comes to stay. They have lots of fun racing tyres and telling stories together. But best of all Debbie likes the special times she has with Dada Kean and the wonderful places he shows her.

    About the Waarda series
    Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and…Read more »

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  • Two-Hearted Numbat, The: PB

    by Ambelin Kwaymullina & Ezekiel Kwaymullina

    Numbat has two hearts, one of stone and one of feather. His stone heart makes him strong and powerful while his feather heart makes him soft and gentle. When having more than one heart becomes troublesome, Numbat must choose which one to keep…

    Praise for The Two-Hearted Numbat
    It is so visually vibrant it will immediately appeal…while the…Read more »

    Price $16.95 Add to cart

  • The Waterboys eBook

    by Peter Docker

    ‘The Waterboys is a fist-clenching and nail-biting re-imagining of Australian history; what is, what could have been, or what really was.’ — Howard Pedersen, author of
    Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance.

    Conway inhabits an apocalyptic future in a continent caught up in a violent struggle for control of water. He is a whitefulla whose heart…Read more »

  • My Country

    by Ezekiel Kwaymullina with illustrations by Sally Morgan

    Best-selling author and internationally renowned artist Sally Morgan teams up with Ezekiel Kwaymullina for a story celebrating country. A gorgeous new picture book in simple, lyrical prose and vibrant colour.

    ‘The book was inspired by my Nana and Gran, who passed on their love of country to me. When I wrote the book I imagined what it would have…Read more »

    Price $24.95 Add to cart

  • Caterpillar and Butterfly: PB

    by Ambelin Kwaymullina

    There was once a caterpillar who lived all alone. Everything around Caterpillar seemed large and strange, and she was full of fear. Determined to escape any possible danger, Caterpillar hides away in the safety of her chrysalis. There, she finally discovers the inner strength she needs to truly live. Her fears discarded, she emerges triumphantly as…Read more »

    Price $16.95 Add to cart

  • Crow and the Waterhole: PB

    by Ambelin Kwaymullina

    There was once a crow who lived in a tree by a waterhole. Each morning, she stared into the water, and saw another crow staring back. Crow thought Crow-in-the-waterhole was the most wonderful bird she had ever seen.

    ‘She looks like a crow who could change the world. I wish I could be like her.’

    Crow and The Waterhole is an inspiring and…Read more »

    Price $16.95 Add to cart

  • Waarda series for young readers: Barlay!

    by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan edited by Sally Morgan

    Sometimes grown ups tell scary stories to teach kids a lesson. And sometimes those scary stories turn out to be true.

    Sarah, Jay and Rene find out the hard way what sort of tale their nan’s woordatj story is when they wander off into the bush despite her warnings.

    ‘Strong storylines and unique cultural insights make these books successful…Read more »

    Price $9.95 Add to cart

  • Waarda series for young readers: The Magic Fair

    by Sally Morgan with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan

    The magic fair has a lot more than just fairy floss and fun rides, it has cakes that jump and pies that fly.

    Enter — but beware! Kayla and her cousin Peter soon find out that not all the surprises are nice ones. When Peter is mean to Kayla the Fair takes matters into its own hands in a very unusual way.

    About the Waarda series
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    Price $9.95 Add to cart

  • How Frogmouth Found her Home

    by Ambelin Kwaymullina

    ‘Kwaymullina’s intriguing story is complemented by her masterful artwork, with bush creatures and landscapes rendered in a vividly coloured palette…’ — Sydney’s Child

    Frogmouth isn’t like the other birds. She doesn’t want to live in the trees. Frogmouth is in search of something more.

    Frogmouth travels the land hunting for a new nesting…Read more »

    Price $24.95 Add to cart

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From the Catalogue

The Last Anzacs

by Steven Siewert & Tony Stephens

$35.00 Add to cart

Outdoor Reading in Freo

The National Year of Reading is about turning Australia into a nation of readers. Fremantle City Library invites you the launch of the National Year of Reading 2012 at their Outdoor Reading Room.

Indulge your love of reading this Valentine’s Day with a morning tea and talks by Susanna Juliano author of Fremantle Italians and Andrew Relph, author of Not Drowning, Reading

When: 10am, 14 February 2012
Where: Outdoor Reading Room, Kings Square, Fremantle
RSVP by 7 Feb: 08 9432 9766 or frelib@fremantle.wa.gov.au