Children's > Picture Books (Hardback)

The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share is now available in a board book edition for the youngest child.

In this exciting new adventure, Rainbow Fish is torn between his newfound friends and a lonely striped fish who is not allowed to join the group because he lacks a shiny scale. When a dangerous and hungry shark suddenly appears, Rainbow Fish must decide: Should he risk losing his new friends - maybe even his life - for the little stranger?

Meet Ollie a gorgeous, lively zebra, Fred the dog, and all of Ollie's friends. Ollie loves Mum and Mum loves Ollie! Anna Walker has perfectly captured the bond between mother and child in simple everyday activities, as Ollie and Mum spend a special day together. Ages 2+.

When Suzy Goose decides that the Christmas tree is missing a star, she sets off on a journey to fetch the shiny star in the sky. No matter how far she travels, she never reaches it. But when she finds herself back at the tree, everyone has a beautiful Christmas surprise.

In this beautiful picture book, Australia's most-loved children's illustrators have chosen their favourite Nativity scene to illustrate. Featuring the work of Gaye Chapman, Bettina Guthridge, Wayne Harris, Sally Heinrich, Ann James, Stephen Michael King, Caroline Magerl, Beth Norling, Cheryl Orsini, Sally Rippin, Gregory Rogers, Judith Rossell and Anna Walker.

Harry and the dinosaurs presented in a beautiful boxed set. Included is a beautiful mini-hardback of the very first 'Harry' story plus 6 dinosaurs in a bucket.

Annie's grandfather carves the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an old oak table as a Christmas gift for his small granddaughter. And throughout her life, Annie's favourite decoration travels the world with her and always hangs on the Christmas tree at her house, close to the top. Seasons and fashions come and go and Annie has children and grandchildren of her own - but the pair remain together, although as they age they both start to fade. But they put that down to being well loved.

Even though Nancy is big, one day she feels small. She asks her mum, brother, cousin, aunt and grandfather to play with her. They're all busy and inevitably reply, "Later." So Nancy climbs a tree in her backyard to wait for later, and imagines playing the games her family doesn't have time for. When later arrives, it's her family who wonder where Nancy's got to.

Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. She spends her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories. Pippi thinks nothing of wrestling a circus strongman, dancing a polka with burglars, or tugging a bull's tail. Astrid Lindgren's children's classic was first published in Sweden in 1945, and wa... read more

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A gorgeous picture book that explores the bonds between a parent and child and the love, hopes and dreams one generation has for the next. Featuring Australian native anmals. A perfect gift for Mother's Day and young parents.

This is my big sister Olive. I Love Olive. And Olive Loves Me. I call her MY Olive. The narrator idolises her big sister, Olive, and thinks that she is the best in the world at everything she does. But Olive knows that her little sister is the greatest at something very special...

Far, far away in Ancient Egypt, Jackal and Ibis are brought before the Cat Pharaoh to be punished for stealing from the town market. In a merciful moment, the cat Pharaoh decides to give the friends one last chance. She tells them they must journey up the River Nile to the temple of Karnak and bring back something that has been taken from her - a beautiful and precious Jewel Fish. But she has a warning for the two prisoners: 'Do not take anything else while you are in Karnak. And be warned that the Jewel Fish is magical. Be sure it... read more

Sesame Street's fun, kid-friendly guide to baking! B is for Baking presents 50 nutritious and fun recipes for foods you bake at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snack time and special occasions. These recipes are perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen with special kids steps children can do on their own. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and their friends help out with educational tidbits on nutrition, math, and geography, so the kitchen isn't just for cooking but for fun learning, too! *50 nutritious recipes kids ca... read more

Can it Text? Blog? Scroll? Wi-Fi? Tweet? ...No ...it's a book. No matter how many electronic devices are available these days, you can't deny the simple appeal of a good book. Monkey is reading a book, but his friend wants to know what the book can do. Does it have a mouse like his computer? Can you make the characters fight? And does it make loud noises? No, it's a book. Monkey's friend discovers that a good book doesn't need fancy electronic accessories.

Anzac Day is the day when we remember and honour ANZAC traditions down the ages, from the first faltering march of wounded veterans in 1916 to the ever-increasing numbers of their descendants who march today. Containing reference to the many places the ANZACs have fought, and the various ways in which they keep the peace and support the civilians in war-torn parts of the world today, this is a picture book that looks not only at traditions, but also the effects of war. Ages: 7-12

Out in the fields with Mamma one day, Oli finds a cocoon. Oli asks what it is and what it will become, which leads to questions about the way things change every day in the world. Through their journey, Mamma and Oli experience many wonderful changes and witness the cocoon turn into a butterfly. When Oli asks if he will change, Mamma says: You will become big and strong, whispered Mamma. But you will be my little bear forever.

From the illustrator of the classic edition of Snow-White and the Seven DwarfsOn a ridge above the Kalihari, Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him, willy-nilly, startling him awake.After a show of teeth, Lion is softenedby Mouse's pledge of loyaltyand sets him free. When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson, Lion comes to recognizeMouse's keen skill, and deeper kindness.Mouse and Lion, Aesop's fabled duo, renew their ancient bond in this warm retelling by Rand Burkert, illuminated by the authentic natural detail of Nancy Ekholm Burkert's art.

Audrey lives in the outback, so when she loses her first tooth, she's worried the tooth fairy will never find her! How will she let the tooth fairy know where she lives...and what will the tooth fairy leave her?

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