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Punzie, ICQ
by Geoff Havel with illustrations by Owen Bell
Familiar tale? Not likely! Grotty Old Green Face, the wicked witch, strikes again, plucking Princess Punzie from her palace. Plucky Prince Pantzalott, disguised as a spy to fool the warty witch, plunges perilously through all the fairytales he can find in pursuit of his precious Punz. But! The wily witch puts a scramble spell on the fairytales. Her…Read more »
Price $13.95
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Ca- a- r Ca- a-a-a- r
by Geoff Havel with illustrations by Peter Kendall
‘The car driver will be fined $100,’ said the policeman.
‘Cheep, cheep,’ said the birds.
‘Moorre, moorre!’ said the bull.
‘Neaahh,’ said the sheep.This is one giant pile up of a picture book! Find out what all the farm animals say when a car careens into the farm yard. A great book to read aloud. Read more »
Price $12.95
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Dan's Grandpa
by Sally Morgan with illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft
Dan and his grandpa had a special friendship. ‘Don’t worry Dan’ Grandpa said one day. ‘No matter what happens I’ll always be with you, looking after you.’
A gentle story about death, mourning and the very special place of grandparents. Read more »Price $12.95
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Pumpkin Hollow No. 2
by Alwyn Evans & Anne Davis
The Pumpkin Hollow fun continues. There’s a camping out adventure, tips on reading the night sky, a shopping trip, a lesson in recycling, everything there is to know about dolphins and a big party to organise!
The Pumpkin Hollow No. 2 series combines fun story books with educational activities that emphasise reading and mathematical comprehension…Read more »Price $49.95
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Badudu Stories: Smartie Pants
by May O'Brien with illustrations by Angela Leaney
It’s the Mount Margaret vs. Laverton footy match and Landy is on the team. But how can he focus on his game when the Laverton cheer squad is trying so hard to put him off? And what do they mean by calling his pants smart? This is a true story based on the personal experiences of May O’Brien and her memories of the misunderstandings that occurred when…Read more »
Price $12.95
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Badudu Stories: Too Big for your Boots
by May O'Brien with illustrations by Angela Leaney
When Bindabinda’s teacher tells her she’s too big for her boots, she worries about what it might mean. The last time she wore shoes was two years ago. When all the kids in her class start to tease her about having a body too big for her feet, Bindabinda takes things into her own hands and decides to stop eating. This is a true story based on the personal…Read more »
Price $12.95
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Badudu Stories: What Do You Say?
by May O'Brien with illustrations by Angela Leaney
Saying ‘Thank-you’ is not the Wongutha way, but when Buruwan wins a prize at school she must decide whether or not to live up to her teacher’s expectations of appropriate behaviourRead more »
Price $12.95
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Badudu Stories: Which Jack?
by May O'Brien with illustrations by Angela Leaney
Wanu arrives at the Mount Margaret Mission without knowing any English. So, when he’s asked to get a car jack for the local mechanic, he returns with something unexpected. This is a true story based on the personal experiences of May O’Brien and her memories of the misunderstandings that occurred when attempting to learn English as a second language.Read more »
Price $12.95
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Badudu Teaching Ideas
by May O'Brien
May L. O’Brien’s Badudu Stories focus on Aboriginal children learning English as a second language. The titles are; Which Jack?, What Do You Say?, Too Big For Your Boots and Smartie Pants. The Teaching Ideas provide a context and help interpret the stories and develop literacy skills. They raise awareness of difficulties with language and behaviour…Read more »
Free (Plus Postage)
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Pumpkin Hollow No. 1
by Alwyn Evans & Anne Davis
Join Babs, Meg, Michael and Nikki in Pumpkin Hollow as they follow mystery tracks, go beachcombing, learn about snakes, follow maps, make lists, grow pumpkins and scrub themselves clean in the bath!
The Pumpkin Hollow No. 1 series combines fun story books with educational activities that emphasise reading and mathematical comprehensionRead more »Price $49.95
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Ten Tiny Things on Wilderness Society shortlist
Ten Tiny Things author Meg McKinlay was pleasantly surprised to be shortlisted for the Wilderness Society’s 2013 Environment Award for Children’s Literature, just one day after winning a Crystal Kite award.
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