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In Kangaroos' Lucky Escape, a rock-wallaby helps a mob of kangaroos escape the danger of a bushfire. Kangaroos and wallabies are all macropods (big-footed animals). They move by hopping, using their tails for balance. Kangaroos live on grassy plains. Their agile cousin, the rock-wallaby, easily hops up and down the uneven s... read more

Four more page-turning adventures, featuring favourite Australian animals, join this bestselling series. The stories are written by Rebecca Johnson, a practising teacher, mother and wildlife carer. Wonderful Steve Parish photographs exemplifyand give added dimension to the text.

An illustrated version of the popular Australian poet's verse

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Looking after a bunch of boisterous youngsters was taking its toll on Grandpa Kangaroo. All he could think of was finding some time to himself -- but that meant being alone. Kangaroos live in groups called mobs. Usually a large male kangaroo oversees a number of females and their young. While some kangaroos in the mob have th... read more

The Magic Pudding was first cooked in 1918, and thousands of children (and their parents) have been relishing it ever since. Norman Lindsay's timeless classic follows the adventures of debonair young koala Bunyip Bluegum, sailor Bill Barnacle and penguin Sam Sawnoff - owners of the much-desired Magic Puddin' Albert - who try ... read more

In Koala's Big Day, a baby koala travels with his mother and the other koalas to a gum tree that has enough leaves for everyone. The koala is unique to Australia. It lives in eucalypt forests in eastern Australia, and eats only gum leaves. Gum leaves are low in energy content, so koalas spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping. ... read more

Amelia is the most athletic ant on the ant hill! Join Amelia and all her friends on an astonishing adventure.

Isabella is the most inquisitive ibis on Ironbark Inlet. Join Issy and her friends, who are itching for an investigation!

Give me a home among the gum trees, with lots of plum trees, a sheep or two, a kangaroo. Ben Wood's warm and funny illustrations bring this classic Aussie song to life.

Katie is the kindest koala in the whole kindergarten. Join Katie and her friends for the Kimberley Karaoke Competition!

Lou Lou is the laziest lizard in the land. Join Lou Lou and all her chums for a life-saving lesson!

Oliver is the most organized octopus in the ocean. Join Oliver and his friends as the Oceanside Orchestra prepares for opening night.

Journey with the Little Mates through 16 beautiful stories of friendship and fun, from Amazing Amelia to Playful Poppy.

The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill. It is the story of Australia's pioneers; the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog's unwavering loyalty to her master.

Ruby is a rainbow fish who relishes racing! Join Ruby and her friends on a rollicking riot 'round the reef!

Before dawn, when everyone was still asleep, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie crept out of bed... 'I want to see a human!' said Snugglepot. 'But only in the distance,' added Cuddlepie. Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie-May Gibbs' endearing gumnut babies-as they go on an Australian bush adventure.

Eddy Emu has lost one of his eggs. He travels far and wide, looking for it. Has Lizzie Lizard seen it? Has Susie Spider found it? Is it among Connie Crocodiles eggs? Can Pip and Poppy Penguin help him? Join Eddy on his search and meet his friends. See all their different eggs and then lift the flap to meet the babies that hav... read more

Sam is a sheep with a soft spot for singing silly songs. Join Sam and his sidekicks as they become singing superstars!

Tom is a terrifically ticklish Tasmanian devil. Tag along as Tom and his friends find themselves in a ticklish tangle!