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Ruby Red Shoes loves to learn -- and to share.

Let Ruby welcome you into her world and how she spends her days.


The jolliest time of my whole day
is when I hear it's time to play!

As Ruby shares the fun and busyness of her life, this book looks at key times in a day, and in a subtle way highlights the importance of routine and also balance in our lives, including time for meditation and reflection.


ACCLAIM FOR THE RUBY RED SHOES SERIES

Ruby Red Shoes

Shortlisted -- 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for Children's Book Illustration

Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris

Shortlisted -- 2014 Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year for Younger Children

Shortlisted -- 2014 Inaugural Readings Children's Book Prize

Ruby Red Shoes loves to learn -- and to share. Let Ruby welcome you into her world as she talks about her feelings.
When I feel happy, all the world seems light, like sunshine and daffodils, all golden and bright. With so much awareness around mindfulness and mental health in young children, this is the perfect book to start gentle conversations about why we can feel the way we do, and how some of our more confronting feelings can be managed.

Never forget your Adopt Me journey with this official game journal.
This guided journal is a must-have companion to the game all about adopting cute pets, decorating your house, and playing with friends!

Profile your pets, track your trades and unlock the inspiration to master the magical world of Adopt Me! Includes activities, colouring and drawing space to be creative.

The perfect gift for fans of the popular game, Adopt Me!

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads!
Amazing dads are all around!

Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing . . . and so much more. But there’s just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is?

This super-cute new book from brilliantly talented picture book creator Alison Brown is the ULTIMATE inclusive, joyful celebration of dads and care-givers – and the love they give us every day. Explore the adorable rhyming text, illustrated with a whole host of irresistible, relatable and hilarious animal characters.

Perfect to share with YOUR amazing dad on Father's Day, or at any time of year!

The go-to book for parents wanting help with that talk has now been updated for the 10th anniversary edition.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS

 

It's one of the most amazing stories ever told -- and it's true!

Funny, frank, embarrassment-free and updated for the 10th anniversary edition, THE AMAZING TRUE STORY OF HOW BABIES ARE MADE gives a fresh take on the incredible tale of where we all come from.

REVIEWS:

'If you're looking for a book for children that's accessible but honest, sex positive and inclusive, THE AMAZING TRUE STORY OF HOW BABIES ARE MADE is pretty much perfect.' -- Child Magazine

'Common sense, facts, the delightful humour and illustrations will enable this book to be universally accessible and a joy to be shared. A must buy for all parents.' -- Buzzword Books

'Highly recommended ... a necessary addition to every parent library' -- ReadPlus.com.au

'It's the inclusive nature of the book as well as its light touches of humour that make it a worthy update of a perennially interesting subject' -- Sydney Morning Herald

'terrific, funny and explicit-in-a-good-way ... Destined to become a classic.' -- Weekend West

In the land of hard-workers, meet the world’s laziest ant! From architecture to farming, explore how amazing ant-work can be.

The other ants think Anita is lazy, but she just can’t choose what job to do. At the colony job fair, she discovers all the types of work that go on inside and around the anthill, but that just gives her a taste for adventure. Reporting back on her travels – did you know ants were the world’s first farmers, and can build their own boats? – Anita accidentally, finds her perfect role.

Set off on a storytelling journey across six continents. This stunningly illustrated story collection takes the reader on a journey around the world, exploring 80 different cultures through retellings of traditional tales. Strange and surprising plots, fascinating characters and exotic locations will transport you across the world. These stories are bot humorous and moving in turn, and will help children learn about the diversity of cultures and peoples in the world today.Â

Within the colourfully illustrated 56 pages of this hard cover book is presented poetry designed to be enjoyed by our young ones & adults alike. Enjoy the interactions of the Australian fauna in tales such as “The Aussie Barbeque” & “The Kakadu Bush Band”.

The original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru – now a major movie star!

Unabridged and featuring colour illustrations from the original Paddington illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful large-sized edition of a much-loved classic will enchant established Paddington fans and a new generation of readers alike.

 

“A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.

Bluey and Bingo tell us why they love their family in this sweet and cheeky book.

A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages.

Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more.

Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history

 

Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.

This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.

Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book yet. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history.

David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with The World’s Worst Monsters (TCM Chart, 22 August 2023).

Move the sliders back and forth to see and hear all the spooky characters come to life in this delightful Halloween treat!

 

 From wailing ghosts to cackling witches, from rumbling thunder to a howling wolf, this irresistible novelty book is full of fun and spooky surprises. When you move a slider you'll see and hear a Halloween creature... but there's more! When you move the same slider back in the opposite direction, a completely different spooky sound will happen as another creature pops into view. With endearing illustrations of the different beasties and exciting sounds, this is a perfect gift to get young children excited about Halloween.

A charming nursery rhyme book containing many Australian characters from the bush. Wonderfully written by Bindi-Bindi and illustrated by Heather Blackstock, this lovely book will keep children entertained for hours.
56 pages
Hardcover Colour Illustrations

New bubs see the world differently, and this high-contrast board book is perfect for engaging their developing eyesight, strengthening their cognitive abilities and encouraging their gross motor skills.
Bond with your baby and start a lifelong love of books as you introduce them to the world of bouncing, hopping and leaping Australian baby animals!
Open up to meet bilbies, kangaroos, hopping mice, lizards, frogs, jumping fish, quokkas and bunnies.

Join an unlikely animal trio for some irresistibly funny antics in this read-aloud gem from bestselling, award-winning and much-loved author Mem Fox and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague.There is a cat in this book.There is also a dog.And there is a whole lot of crazy stuff going on ...Right?

'Hello! I'm Costa, and welcome to my garden. Let's discover the joy of nature together.'

Flowers are the part of a plant that smiles. Flowers make us smile too!
And there are so many different kinds of flowers – all the colours of the rainbow.
Join Australia's favourite garden gnome as he shares the awe and wonder of the natural world with young readers.

Simple but satisfying arts, crafts and puzzles for young children

 

 This delightful activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles. Sponge print a fierce T.rex or make your own friendly paper plate-o-saurus - then follow the footprints or spot the differences to solve the dinosaur-themed puzzles. Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, the different activities will entertain while helping to develop hand control, coordination and concentration.

Press the soft patches to hear the skeleton and its friends come to life in this hilarious Halloween treat.

 

 You'd better not tickle the skeleton... because it might just rattle if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the characters gathered together for a spooktastic Halloween dance. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language

Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book forever. He really wants to get out. And he really doesn’t like the ending ... Then Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written (even in a picture book), but will Dave be brave enough to change his story? And what exactly would he change? Read how these two friends find a better ending in this funny, innovative picture book that celebrates empowerment, friendship, and daring to be different!

In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone.
All alone
He was not so brave...
His heart needed to know
The answer.
In this lyrical, heartfelt story, a young boy who's lost all hope braves the dark forest to ask, "Mom, were you glad you were Mom" Gorgeously illustrated, Drawn Onward gently guides readers through the depths of grief and provides comfort and hope to those who seek answers when it feels like all is lost.
PRAISE FOR DRAWN ONWARD:
An Indie Next Pick
A Junior Library Guild Selection
An NPR Best Books of the Year pick
A Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2024

He’s dead. She’s deadly. The bad guys don’t stand a chance.

The ninth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.

 

Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must track down Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder – and so he draws together a team of soldiers, monster hunters, criminals and Valkyrie’s now murderous reflection.

Not everyone gets out of this alive.

‘A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series