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Sing, dance and sign the alphabet with Emma Memma's Alphabet Day

 

The sun is rising, the birds are tweeting and Emma Memma is ready to start her day . . .

 

Sign the Auslan alphabet with Emma Memma and friends as they twirl through the day and prepare for a special surprise.

A wonderful first-concepts format for little hands based around days of the week.

 

'... brightly coloured, informative and educational, giving younger children things to do as they are read to.' ReadPlus

 

What day is it today?

 

 

From Making Monday to Signing Sunday, discover the days of the week with Emma Memma and her friends.

 

 

This tabbed board book takes readers through the days of the week with a short narrative, encouraging movement and fun. The final spread asks what today's day is.

 

 

Join Emma Memma and her friends as they dance, sing and sign on these special days of the week-

 

 

- Making Monday

 

- Twirly Tuesday

 

- Wombat Wednesday

 

- Thank You Thursday

 

- Friendship Friday

 

- Sporty Saturday

 

- Signing Sunday

Sing, dance and sign the much-loved nursery rhyme with Emma Memma.

 

 

 

 

The wheels on the bus go round and round . . .

 

 

Join Emma Memma on the Butterfly Bus as she drives around town to pick up her friends. Can you guess who lives in each house along the way? Beep! Beep! All aboard!

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW who’s processing the war as he works on Claire’s family farm. This poignant and moving story of an unlikely connection will stay with readers long after the final page.It’s October 1944, and while Claire’s older brother, Danny, is off fighting in World War II, her dad hires a group of German POWs to help with the apple harvest on their farm. Claire wants nothing to do with the enemies in the orchard, until she meets soft-spoken, hardworking Karl. Could she possibly have something in common with a German soldierKarl, meanwhile, grapples with his role in the war as he realizes how many lies Hitler’s regime has spread—and his complacency in not standing up against them. But his encounters with Claire give him hope that he can change and become the person he wants to be.Inspired by the little-known history of POW labor camps in the United States, this lyrical verse novel is told in alternating first-person poems by two young people on opposite sides of the war. Against a vivid backdrop of home front tensions and daily life, intimate entries reveal Claire’s and Karl's hopes and struggles, and their growing friendship even as the war rages on. What are their chances of connection, of redemption, of peaceEnemies in the Orchard is:,

*A gorgeously written novel in verse for ages 9 and up,

*Historical fiction based on true events during WWII,

*A heartfelt story that explores connection, trauma, and hope

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look.

 

\"On a hill above the valley there was a wood.

In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole.

In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and their four Small Foxes. . . \"

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Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms.

 

 

Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean.

 

 

But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good!

 

But what they don't know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own...

Simply add water to bring eggs and springtime animals magically to life.
Filled with simple, black-and white images of decorative eggs with bunnies, chicks and other Eastery friends. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as spring colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping with brush control skills. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

About the Book

Relish in mischief, adventure and the most unusual family ever, with the bestselling and multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad.

 

Frances Bloom lives all alone in a cottage by the sea. She's having a marvellous time until her nasty teacher, Ms Thistle, learns there is no-one looking after her. Frances needs to find a family, quick smart, or she'll be sent away to Bleak Island Home for Unwanted Children and Dogs.

As hard as Frances looks, nobody meets her high standards ... until she stumbles across a large, honey-coloured bear raiding the rubbish bins ... and a garden gnome fishing in the flowerbed. Welcome, Grandma Maude and Grandpa Harold!

Together, this strange trio creates a new family, writing their own rules with each misadventure!

Delight in the cheeky antics of eight-year-old Frances Bloom with multi-award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad.

Relish in mischief, adventure and the most unusual family ever, with the bestselling and multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad. Frances Bloom's dreams have come true. Her grandparents are a honey-coloured bear and a garden gnome. Nasty Ms Thistle has been taken to Harsh Island Home for Unwanted Teachers and Cats. Her class is being taught by a retired pirate and a busker. Her friends are many and her happiness is huge. So why is she troubled?Could it be the mean cats that are new to the village? The talking bush in her garden? The stolen tricycle? Or the feeling that she's being followed?Can Frances work it out before disaster strikes?Delight in the cheeky antics of eight-year-old Frances Bloom with multi-award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad.

What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?

Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.

A vibrant adventure in a book! With its rhythmic storyline, this classic charms little ones by introducing them to the world of baby animals.

The clear and engaging narrative is signature Mem Fox - perfect for first-time readers - while the vivid 'paper art' illustrations spark imaginations, echoing the whimsical style of Eric Carle.

Calling all cat lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud.

Hi cat, bye cat.

Sad cat, glad cat.

Small cat, big cat.

This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The lively text begs for repeat reading, and children will love spotting details in the vibrant art. With sleepy cats on the closing spread, Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat. is great for bedtime or anytime! 

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780063310490
• ISBN 10: 006331049X
• Imprint: HarperCollins US
• On Sale: 29/07/2025
• Pages: 24
• List Price: 19.99 AUD
• Age: From 0 years
• Age: To 2 years

BISAC1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats

Three stories in one book! The second book in this hilarious illustrated fiction series from the author of bestselling series Dragon Girls and illustrator of Diary of a Pug!

 

Violet Voom has three pets, one jet and an itch to travel.

Wherever Violet goes in her fabulous purple jet, her fabulous (but not purple) pets go too. The pets – a sleek cat, a goofy poodle and a parrot with a terrible case of beak leak – are called the Jet Set Pets. And the jet? It's called the Pet Jet. Of course.

Fly stunt planes in Japan!

Find the egg thief in France!

Sail the seas with your besties on a friend-SHIP!

Strap in for this ridiculously fun series by bestselling author Maddy Mara (of DRAGON GIRLS fame) and beloved illustrator Kyla May (DIARY OF A PUG).

Three stories in one book!

Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ...

You've got my back, and I know that I've got this,
I'll show you how brave I can be.
'Cause I had you to teach me.

From Byll and Beth Stephen, the writers behind the ABC TV musical sensations Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes a heartwarming story about growing up and moments of everyday bravery – in every stage, and at every age.

Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.

**No grannies were harmed in the making of this book!**Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train! Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas - with solutions from the astonishing world of physics. Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout! What are you waiting for? Let's save Granny! Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.

This heartfelt picture book from Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin is a tribute to fathers, sons, and the childhood milestones that inspire pride in every parent. Perfect for Father’s Day!I’m proud of you when you try.I’ll be cheering you on. Always aim for the sky.Through life’s ups and downs, a parent’s love is a reassuring constant. Complemented with lively illustrations by Sawyer Cloud, I’m Proud of You is an uplifting depiction of the special bond between dads and sons. 

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

The seventh book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.

 

Magic is a disease. Across the land, normal people are suddenly developing wild and unstable powers. Wielding the magic of the gods, they’re set to tear the city apart, unless someone stands up to them.

For Skulduggery and Valkyrie, it’s going to be another one of those days.

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

A beautiful collector's edition celebrating 35 years of this touching story about mothers' enduring love. A timeless Australian classic from the beloved and bestselling author of Where is the Green Sheep? and Possum Magic.'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' The AgeA gorgeous special edition celebrating 35 years of this Australian classic by the bestselling and much-loved author of Where is the Green Sheep? and Possum Magic.There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou.Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again . . . 'A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.' The Horn Book'Another winner from one of Australia's favorite authors.' Kirkus ReviewsAll illustrator royalties from this special edition will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to help raise literacy levels and opportunities for Indigenous children living in remote and isolated areas.

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

The eighth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.

 

Two wars rage. One is a war between Sanctuaries – a war of loyalty and betrayal and last, desperate stands. The other is a war within Valkyrie Cain’s own soul. If she loses, Darquesse will rise.

And the world will burn.

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

Open a door and enter a magical world Open a door and enter a magical world.A beautiful hardback gift edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblings – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie – step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change … and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

A lively sticker book celebrating the amazing human body and what it can do.

 

 An engaging look at all the amazing things our bodies can do and what we need to do to look after them, with over 100 stickers to make finding out fun. Appealing illustrations show how to stay healthy by eating well and keeping moving, and there's also information about feelings and senses. A great way to boost vocabulary and start chats about what we need to do to look after our bodies.

The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are ludicrous, the school dinners are disgusting and the teachers are terrifying.

When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises that VERY odd things are going on involving sinister Science teacher Doctor Doktur, a secret cave and a ‘Monsterfication Machine’. Can Larker unravel the teacher’s wicked plot?