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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Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends is an Aboriginal language children’s book that teaches the language and culture of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends tells a story of a boy and his father and the Australian native animals. The book contains Gubbi Gubbi language words that are easy to learn alongside picture associations in a storytelling format about the Australian animals. The artwork showcased in Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends is by local Sunshine Coast artist Bianca Clark.

• Authors: Christine Stuart and Susan Clark
• Illustrator: Bianca Clark
• 10 pages
• Size of the book: 25cm by 17.5cm

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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 Very Ordinary Caterpillar lives in the Australian bush surrounded by magnificent, colourful animals and flowers. He realises just how ordinary he is and spins himself a cocoon to hide away in. But when he emerges, The Very Ordinary Caterpillar discovers that he is not so ordinary after all. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8.

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'Goodbye smelly old city, hello big blue sea!' Holidays at the beach mean camping, swimming, finding crabs, feeding the seagulls, walking, reading. Everyone has plans for things to do. Susie wants to catch a fish, but some people just aren't lucky at fishing. What she's lucky at is something quite unexpected and wonderful. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8.

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Develop positive thinking with this big book filled with positive affirmations. Each page encourages interaction and discussion with the class, allowing children to identify thoughts, actions or memories that make them feel positive.

Nothing feels better than sitting around in a group learning together. Our BIG Books are the perfect size for all to see as the teacher and children sit together for reading. Measures 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages - 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

A teachable Lesson

Positive Mindset Affirmations 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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This extraordinary book is a visual masterpiece, an enchanting journey into the heart and soul of Indigenous cultures, through the Australian outback as you learn about all different types of Bush Tucker including everything from honey ants to emu eggs. Beautifully illustrated and written by the talented Aboriginal artist Kiz Costelloe. Measures 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages - 300gsm gloss celoglaze covers and 200gsm satin pages.

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Turtle's Song is a lyrical journey of the life of a Green Turtle from a hatchling beneath the sand of a coral beach, through wanderings at sea, to adulthood and returning to lay eggs of its own. Vivid and exquisite images. 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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"Stay close, take care", quaked Alexander's mother. But Alexander was a wayward duckling, he straggled behind and disappeared down a deep dark hole." 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

Everyday, Antonio and his family eat together at the big wooden table. Antonio's mother is happy when everyone is there. Then each day for a week someone is missing from the table. 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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An informative and entertaining book, comparing the way most Australians live today with how Aboriginal and TSI people lived before European settlement. 22 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 4 to 10 years.

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"With a big juicy bone from Samuel Stone, Hairy Maclary sets off for the dairy. His friends want to share it with him, but Hairy Maclary has other ideas". 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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"Hairy Maclary is busy chasing, bustling and hustling all the neighbourhood cats. But there is one particular cat he does not expect to meet." 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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Detailed information on Aboriginal tools and weapons and how they were used. Lots of text and well illustrated. 38 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 5-15yrs.

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Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach. It is an Australian summer. The sun is shining, the gulls are screeching and the sea is singing... What gently unfolds is the special relationship between a grandchild and grandfather. 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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Ideal for guided reading. Introduce younger children to the concepts of intercultural understanding. Engaging illustrations and large print. Big Book size: 42cmH x 31cmW. 32 pages. Ages 5yrs+. Quick View

Celebrations of the World features colourful illustrations and large text. Engage children with the concepts of cultural diversity and global citizenship by allowing them to explore the many varied celebrations from places such as Ireland, Lebanon, China, India and more. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 5yrs+. Quick View

Our Wriggly Worm Farm big book is a fun and bright way to engage children with concepts of sustainability and how small things can make a big difference in caring for our environment. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 5yrs+. Quick View

Enjoy the life cycle of Bree, the tiny caterpillar who wanted to be a butterfly. The beautiful illustrations and rhyming tale will capture your imagination. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

Here in the Australian outback, we have some of the most wondrous animals in the world. Come and explore the billabong, and discover some interesting facts about our precious animals through Aboriginal inspired artwork. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 5yrs+. Quick View

Read, look and listen along with this interactive big book all about different sounds. Each page has a special environment with a unique set of sounds that you can hear and match on the CD. Hear what a whale in the ocean sounds like. Listen to the noisy farm animals. Become immersed in the ambience of the jungle, savannah, city and more! 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

Come on a journey with the gorgeous birds of the outback. Dance with brolgas in the billabong, then march across the land with the cassowary and see the penguins on the beach. From there, get lost in the colourful parrot rainforest, laugh aloud with the kookaburra and see many other birds in their natural habitats. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. Big Book size: 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages. Quick View

At the edge of a northern Australian city, where river and mangroves reach the sea, two young boys join Uncle Tobias for a day of fishing and hunting. Leonie Norrington's beautiful text and Dee Huxley's lush, vibrant illustrations create a world in which the old and new cultures exist comfortably together and children move easily between them. Ages 7-11+. Quick View

Lucy shares the hug with everyone in her family. Along the way it becomes softer, sleepier, bigger, even peanut-buttery. But when the hug runs away, Lucy discovers that it's not so easy to get it back.. 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