Excuse me. Thank you. Please! These are some nice examples of good manners that kids will learn about in this big book. They’ll learn to be polite, what to say when they are offered something, or how to behave while other people are talking. They’ll learn how to make amends if they accidentally upset a friend and how a bit of good manners can go a long way in making great friends. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

A beautiful story of acknowledging the past and working together for a brighter future. When Simon unwraps a beautiful boomerang wrapped in an old newspaper, he learns of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Who were the Stolen Generations and how can saying ‘sorry’ help? Through a new friendship and a magnificent collection of stories, Simon gains a deep appreciation of the past and a positive vision for the future. Recommended for middle to upper primary students year 3 to 6. Ages 7-11. Quick View

This big book teaches us all about emotions in a fun, creative and imaginative way. Fairies are make-believe, but our emotions are very real! This book teaches us that to each emotion, there can be an opposite one. For example; happy/sad, proud/embarrassed, bored/excited. Comes with Principal Michael Buckley’s ‘Teachers’ Notes’ (4 pages). This book is proudly written, illustrated and printed right here in Australia. 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages. Quick View

A great early reader/picture book. This book aims to explain simply to the under 8s what some of the symbols in Aboriginal paintings mean. 23 pages (210mm x 295mm). Suggested ages 3-8yrs. Use in conjunction with the Symbols Game, Symbols Cards and Symbols Posters. Written by Nola Turner-Jensen, a Wiradjuri woman from the river country in Central West New South Wales and illustrated by Carmel Skelton, an artist from Torres Strait Islands.

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The Burnt Stick is the story of a young Australian aboriginal boy, John Jagamarra, who was taken from his mother by the Welfare Department, and sent to the Fathers at the Pearl Bay Mission. Nobody asked the mothers .. the Welfare believed they would soon get over their loss. And nobody asked the children - they would soon forget. Yet John Jagamarra did not forget. He was nearly five when the Big Man from Welfare came looking for him - and you can remember many things when you are almost five years old. All through his childhood John remembered the life of the camp at Dryborough Station and the good trick his mother, Liyan, played with a stick burnt in the fire when the Big Man came looking for John. She rubbed the black charcoal into his skin to make John seem darker than he really was – too dark to be taken away. Twice she got away with it. But the third time... Originally published in 1994, this moving book is more relevant now than ever. Aimed for ages approx 7 to 12 years old. Quick View

What is Old Tom to do? If he cannot catch Belinda then he cannot milk her. And if he cannot milk her there will be no milk for the dog, no milk for the cat and no milk for Old Tom! 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

"Stickybeak is a duck. He is a school pet and visits students on the weekends. This weekend, Stickybeak shows Mum he is a duck with a mind of his own!" 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 big book teaches mindfulness skills in a fun and engaging way, while providing children with some practical tools that they can use to help further their mindfulness skills. Develop your mindfulness skills with the Mindfulness Alphabet Big Book. Mindfulness forms the foundation of our ability to regulate our emotions, interact consciously with others and respond effectively to life’s challenges. Measures 42cm x 30cm. 24 pages. 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

Features

Nothing feels better than sitting around in a group learning mindfulness skills together. Our BIG Books are the perfect size for all to see as the teacher and children sit together for reading.

A teachable Lesson

The Mindfulness Alphabet big book teaches valuable lessons based on specific Australian curriculum and learning outcomes.

Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

Visual, vocabulary and Imagination learning

Captivating illustrations, photos and words can help to increase children’s imagination, creativity and sensory learning skills as well as provide wonderful classroom discussions.

Written by a psychologist

Thoughtfully written by Emma Williams, registered psychologist.

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Bright and colourful, simple to read information about the boomerang and how it was so important in Aboriginal life. Activities pages included. 18 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.

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Two falcons flee to the city. They make their nest on a ledge up high, and the male sets off to hunt. Everything in the city mimics what he is used to in the country, but is subtly different.. Can the birds adjust? Extra books also available. Quick View

A simple and brightly illustrated Alphabet book for 3-8 year olds. Each page is decorated with a number of wonderful Indigenous pictures and Aussie animals relating to the alphabet letter. No sentences, just simple words. 22 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm.

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Simple first reader featuring Wiradjuri language words "This is a Bandhaar. This is a kangaroo". Pronunciations provided. Suggested ages 4 to 8. 12 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm.

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This big book is all about the indigenous wildlife that can be found in the waters of Australia, displayed in big, beautiful aboriginal artwork. In the making of this book, Mike’s 16-month-old daughter Annabella, wouldn’t leave him alone. She wanted him to read it to her again and again. Annabella loves the clown fish, the “ark” (shark), the "gong-gong" (dugong) and the naughty fish (anglerfish). Like Annabella, this book will teach other kids to name sea creatures as impressive as dugongs, whales and more! Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. Big Book size: 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages.

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The Peggy book has been developed to address the outcomes from the Level 1 Space Strand of the Maths CSF2 document. Challenging activities for 3-6 years. Answers are provided. Quick View

An engaging contemporary story that traces a day in the life of a small boy in a typical Aboriginal community in the N.T. It follows the adventures of Tom Tom as he goes to preschool and how he spends his day. 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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"Rose and Olive spend a day out bush helping to gather the pandanus leaves for making bags and baskets...They collect the colour that the bags will be, from special plants and berries. It is a hard day's work but worth it!" 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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The ideal activity and resource book encouraging active play using balls. The recommended size is around 22cm diameter, however, often the smaller the ball, the harder the game! Presented with a high gloss cover and ring bound for easy reference and includes 42 fun ball games for children over 3 years. Differing levels of difficulty for both group and individual play. Simple instructions with easy to follow diagrams. Quick View

"Arthur, eager as ever, busily helps everyone in his new home. However, his well-meaning efforts create havoc, until Grandpa and Melanie educate him." 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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Yin shows us all some really fun recycling ideas that kids will love to try at home and at school. Learn to make a toy rabbit out of an old glove, see how to reuse empty bottles, make recycled paper and much more. 16 pages. 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

On our sustainable farm, we milk our own goats to make cheese. The wind-mill grinds our grain into flour for bread, while our solar panels create clean energy. We even have alpacas to shear their soft, silky fleece for clothes! Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42 H x 30cm W. Ages 2yrs+. Quick View

This beautifully illustrated big book shows us how seeds germinate and how we can nurture them as they grow into plants and trees. It teaches us that our food and even clothing once began as a little seed. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

Different is Beautiful is a fun and educational rhyming big book. Filled with brilliant, vibrant images we can discover how different we really are. With our different faces, hairstyles, dress, lifestyles, languages and hobbies, we are all different and beautiful in our own special way. Comes with Principal Michael Buckley’s ‘Teachers’ Notes’ (4 pages). This book is proudly written, designed and printed right here in Australia. 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages.

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CHILDREN'S TALKING BOOKS

CD & 1 Book Set

Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a childs 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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Some grannies have thin legs, fat knees, friendly smiles or big soft laps. Our granny has a wobbly bottom... Every granny is different, and every granny is special, particularly yours. 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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"Who are you?" asked the small glossy creature. "Am I one of yours?" Little Platypus is feeling lonely. He does not know where he belongs. How can he find a friend who is the same? 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