This magical big book is like a bucket list that will inspire kids to get outside and achieve amazing things. They’ll go on adventures, sleep under the stars, dress up as pirates, do kid things and make memories that they will never forget. This book will also spark imaginative class discussions. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 5yrs+. Quick View

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. Quick View

One warm, sunny morning, a donkey, a cow, a pig, a sheep and a tiny little mouse decide to go for a row in a boat. An Australian classic! 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

"We walk this same brown earth" In this, picture book, we see through the eyes of a young Aboriginal girl into life as it would have been two hundred years ago. 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

Bob Graham tells the story of one family's camping holiday at the beach where they must share with a bus load of school kids and The Disciples of Death motorbike gang! 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

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.

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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.

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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

Where does the rubbish go? Great for introducing concepts of recycling and caring for our environment and how we can all reduce waste and keep Australia clean. This book features full colour pictures that will engage children as they learn invaluable life lessons. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 5yrs+. Quick View

Today Ryan is going to school. It’s a very exciting day for him. He will make his lunch, pack his school bag, learn new things and make new friends. Come and join Ryan on his exciting day at school. Written, photographed and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

Let’s learn about how bread is made, where milk comes from, what makes honey and more. We’ll discover that it’s healthier for us and our environment to make or grow food ourselves. Written, photographed and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

This big book is filled with colourful photos of children from all around the world. Learn how to say ‘hello’ in different languages to children from Tibet, Afghanistan, Sweden, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Argentina, Indonesia and more. Written, photographed and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View

The Torres Strait Islands are a majestic group of islands in the pristine waters just off the northern tip of Australia. The people who live there are as beautiful as the land they come from. Come and learn about the beautiful Torres Strait Islands. Written, photographed and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 5yrs+. 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.

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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

CHILDREN'S TALKING BOOKS

1 CD & 1 BOOK ONLY

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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The sun is shining and the sea is singing. Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach. But all of a sudden, the sun goes, the wind blows and the green umbrella flies bowling and bobbing away.. 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 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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"Ginger McFlea will not clean her teeth, no matter how hard everyone tries to make her! While her brother Jasper loves using his toothbrush, Ginger gives hers to her pet turtle.." Will encourage the most reluctant toddler! 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 maple laminated double sided mobile teaching station is ideal for big book reading with a sloping big book display on one side and a magnetic whiteboard on the opposite side. Storage shelves can be accessed from both sides. This unit has 4 lockable wheels and can be easily wheeled around your centre. Measures 105cmL x 45.5cmW x 114cmH. Note: this unit comes fully assembled and may incur a higher freight cost due to its volumetric nature and/or the delivery destination.

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A big book that simply explains the human body and how we can look after it. Children will have a head-start in growing happy, healthy bodies with this book. Comes with a FREE large anatomy poster. Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. 16 pages. Measures 42cmH x 30cmW. Ages 3yrs+. Quick View