Hairy Maclary heard a strange sound, a yowling, a wailing that echoed around . . . What could be causing the caterwauling cacophony that brings Hairy Maclary and his friends running? Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Our rugged, durable, and distinctly beautiful extra large size carpenter's bench will last for years outside; a flexible and versatile addition to every outdoor area. It is made from cypress pine making it ideal for outdoor use. This bench comes with 4 woodworking vices and has a storage shelf underneath for tools or carpentry timbers. Measures 99cmL x 99cmW x 55cmH. Made in Australia.

 

Note 1: this unit comes fully assembled and may attract a higher freight cost due to the volumetric nature and/or the delivery destination.

 

Note 2: this item is made to order and can take 6 weeks to supply.

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Set of 48 Coko Jumbo Blocks (12 blue, 12 green, 12 red and 12 yellow) all with the 4 x 2 stud pattern and each measuring approx 7.5cmH x 19cmL x 9.5cmW. Great size for little hands to grip.

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Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends. But they are different in almost every way. Pearl likes solving mysteries and moves rather fast in the world. Charlie likes taking baths and watching his garden grow. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

The little boy climbed down from the train. 'Have you seen my grandmother?' he asked. 'There are only goannas here,' replied the station master. 'Is your grandmother a goanna?' An entertaining, heart-warming picture book. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

"Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl, they all run off. What could have caused such a scatter of paws?" Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

When Elaine Russell was five, her dad built the family a shack just outside the Aboriginal mission at La Perouse in Sydney. Elaine illustrates what life was like for an indigenous kid on the urban fringes. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors, carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

The Fold and Play Net System is brilliant for schools and junior clubs. Use for mini tennis or many court games. Includes the net, four bats, two balls and carry bag. This versatile net system stands 79cm high, 310cm wide and takes only a few seconds to assemble or dismantle.

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These trikes are built to be used in the child care centre environment. The development and training of children's motor skills is the aim, but it should also be fun. With sturdy steel frames, combined with long lasting, heavy duty solid rubber wheels these trikes are perfect for use.

Purchase separately:

#13190 Cruiser

#13191 Striker

#13192 Chariot

#13193 Rickshaw

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The day that Dougal is left out in the rain and ends up at a garbage dump, he thinks life is over. But it's really just the beginning. Soon he will find friends and a perfect home. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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From the creators of the much-loved All Through the Year comes a journey through a week in the life of an Australian family, celebrating those precious days that have no plans. In this beautifully illustrated book, the rhyming text takes you through the busy week of school and family activities – but then.. take a breath as: …. Sunday comes around, Clocks seem to slow their hands, And Mum and Dad don’t rush about, They say, “We are not going out, Today we have no plans”. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

A stunning interactive environmental picture book illustrating the unique ecosystems of North Queensland. Nine ecosystems are explored and brought to life on the page. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Ernie is going to live in Arnhem Land. He flies above the desert, travels over floodplains and arrives at his new home. Here are Ernie's letters describing his new life. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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This ultra-strong illuminated hollow plastic table provides an aesthetically pleasing mood-inducing light and can be placed in any setting or sensory den for ambient lighting. The sturdy but lightweight design is beautiful and practical, easy to move indoors or outside, simple to clean and ideal for individual or group focused activities. 

Use the remote control to choose one of 16 different colours or set to fade smoothly through the entire spectrum of shades from a cool ultra-violet to a warm red. Their appearance is mesmeric and the colour spreads evenly throughout the whole shape.

A+ energy rating, includes a universal power adapter with low voltage mains power supply.

An 8-hour charge cycle will provide an average of 5-10 hours of light (depending on program setting) when not connected to mains power.

Dimensions: 70cm diameter x 40cmH.

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This new colour-changing water play table has been thoughtfully designed with several convenient features. The shallow exploration area (15cm) is perfect for the open-ended tactile investigation of materials and their properties, with the additional visual sensory element of light and colour. Ideal for individual focused activities or collaborative play.

The sturdy but lightweight unit is beautiful as well as practical: easy to move, with a slim profile to fit through standard doors even with liquid inside, and quick to clean. The sides and bottom of the internal well have been carefully crafted to make it easier to cover the base with only a small amount of liquid or other materials if required.

The LED unit has been optimised so the light floods the whole area of the internal well evenly, emitting a soft clean glow which changes colour using the remote control. The overall height of the unit allows younger children to reach the bottom of the exploration area with ease, allowing them to engage in messy play: using hands to explore a range of liquid or solid materials such as sand, craft clay, play dough, flour, jelly, foam, dried pasta or rice.

A+ energy rating and is water resistant rated IP65. Includes a universal power adapter with low voltage mains power supply.

An 8-hour charge cycle will provide an average of 5-10 hours of light (depending on program setting) when not connected to mains power.

Dimensions: 50.5cmH x 75cm diameter. Depth of exploration area 15cm.

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Delight young children with the bright colours and unique sounds of the Musical Tubes. This teacher-friendly material is written for the pre-school teacher and music specialist alike with objectives, evaluation chart and Pre-K MENC standards included.

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The Fold and Play Net System is brilliant for schools and junior clubs. Use for mini tennis or many court games. Includes 2 nets with 4 stands, 8 poly tennis bats, 4 soft PVC balls and 2 carry bags. These versatile net systems stand 79cm high, 310cm wide and take only a few seconds to assemble or dismantle.

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These trikes are built to be used in the child care centre environment. The development and training of children's motor skills is the aim, but it should also be fun. With sturdy steel frames, combined with long lasting, heavy duty solid rubber wheels these trikes are perfect for use.

Purchase separately:

#13190 Cruiser

#13192 Chariot

#13193 Rickshaw

#13194 Walk Bike

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Hey diddle diddle, You all know the riddle, A cow jumps over the moon.. But the moon is very high in the sky. How many attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap? Author Tony Wilson says ”It’s a story about perseverance. It’s a story about training. It’s a story about cows smacking into meteorites and hot air balloons, and sand dunes. It’s also a story about friends helping a cow in need. And it’s a story about triumph.” Includes 4 books and one CD. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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This sumptuous book invites us to closely observe the birds, plants and animals that inhabit the unique environment of Kakadu, through an understanding of the six Aboriginal seasons. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available

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"As Miss Jellaby takes her class on a nice nature walk through a most extraordinary jungle, Tim tries to tell her that they are being followed by a very hungry boa constrictor". Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Mr McGee went out to play, down to the beach one windy day. His happy mood is spoiled when he is bitten by a flea that he can not get rid of. Mr McGee's hilarious adventures continue! Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

One morning, Mr McGee wakes up feeling grumpy. 'I want blackberry jam instead!' But his quest to find blackberries leads him into all sorts of funny situations. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

"David is frightened by the sea, but when he finds a conch shell, he can hear the sea. This beautifully illustrated story takes readers into the magic of a child's fantasy world". Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Currency Around the World includes 2 work books: Book 1 Module 1 - Where did money come from? Module 2 - Early trading: the barter system. Book 2 Module 3 - Money making Module 4 - How to get your money and what to do with it. Designed by and for teachers, the 4 modules for each series are the perfect tools for improving children's learning with over 80 pages of information and activities, suitable for grades 1-6. Activities include spelling words, craft lessons, self-assessment, creative thinking, word searches and creative writing. Quick View