The Turners (#1) by Mick Elliott

$14.99 AUD

Category: 9-12 Years Middle Readers | Series: The Turners

Leo Lennox has an epic problem: it's his thirteenth birthday and he has just grown a tail. You'd think that growing a tail in the middle of the school library would be the worst thing that could happen to you, but Leo is about to discover that things can always get worse - and a whole lot weirder. Now, as he discovers an unthinkable family secret, Leo must team up with his infuriating older sister to escape snake-skinned henchmen, ancient shape-shifters and a whispering villain determined to feed him to a pack of genetically engineered killer pigs - all while trying to control his new shape-shifting powers. The first instalment of a trilogy from the funniest new Australian kids' author in years ...Show more

My Easter Egg Hunt HB by Rosie Smith

$16.99 AUD

Category: Easter Books

Hunting for eggs is fun . . . when you share with everyone. Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Easter Egg Hunt captures the fun of looking for eggs at Easter time.

The Call (The Grey Land #1) by Peadar O'Guilin

$19.99 AUD

Category: Young Adult | Series: The Grey Land

Imagine a world where you might disappear any minute, only to find yourself alone in a grey sickly land, with more horrors in it than you would ever wish to know about. And then you hear a horn and you know that whoever lives in this hell has got your scent and the hunt has already begun.Could you survi ve the Call? ...Show more

A Lion in Paris by Beatrice Alemagna

$29.95 AUD

Category: Picture Books (Hardback)

A Lion in Paris is widely regarded as the most accomplished book by multi-award-winning children's author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna. It tells the story of a lion who, bored by his rural life in the savanna, seeks excitement and opportunity in the City of Light. Upon arriving in Paris, the lion is di sappointed to find that despite his size, people barely pay attention to him, not even when he lets out a ferocious roar on the busy underground M'tro.Revealing the sights and sounds of Paris from Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower, this beautifully illustrated book successfully conveys the experience of being a stranger in a new city and the process of understanding one's own identity.Praise for A Lion in ParisSTARRED REVIEW"This oversized book about a bored young lion who visits Paris to find "a job, love and a future" is worth every bit of paper and ink. The lion atop the Eiffel Tower, mane blowing in the wind, captures the essence of this artful, whimsical delight."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"By the time he decides to settle in the City of Lights, readers will be thoroughly charmed by both the lion and his creator."--Publishers Weekly"Ms. Alemagna's illustrations are made up of drawings, colored cutouts and bits of photography--an increasingly popular approach known as mixed-media collage--and she is playful with perspective. The effect is both mesmerizing and warming as we follow the great beast around the City of Light."--The Wall Street Journal ...Show more

The Phantom Tollbooth (Essential Modern Classics) by Norton Juster; Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)

$12.99 AUD

Category: 9-12 Years Middle Readers | Series: Essential Modern Classics Ser. | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11

With almost 4 million copies sold over 50 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic that Philip Pullman says "comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very lo ng time yet. And teach us some wisdom, too." Enriched by Jules Feiffer's splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster's offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever.   For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he's got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason. Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams! ...Show more

The Big Book of Animals of the World (Large Board) by Ole Konnecke

$24.99 AUD

Category: Board Books

A large format board book of animals from all over the world, illustrated with charm and humour.  Each spread in this big book focuses on a continent and features animals unique to that part of the world. Simple but charming, this is a great mix of world tour and day at the zoo, with plenty of room for spontaneous storytelling. ...Show more

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

$14.99 AUD

Category: Young Adult

I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once. Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears a t Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten. Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love. Praise for The Fault in Our Stars: Sunday Times (Culture) 'A touching, often fiercely funny novel' The Sun on Sunday (Fabulous Magazine) 'So good I think it should be compulsory reading for everyone!' Daily Express 'John Green brilliantly captures the voices of a young generation while instilling it with the wisdom of a life that has lived too much yet will never live enough' The Metro - 2013 Best Fiction 'The love affair of two terminally ill teenagers could be mawkish. In fact, it's funny, clever, irreverent and life-affirming.' Grazia 'So good!' Good Housekeeping 'As funny as it is heartbreaking... we defy you not to fall in love with its main characters, Hazel and Augustus.' The Tablet 'A humourous and poignant love story... It's terrifically funny... as well as a moving exploration of loss and grief. And no, it's so much not just for teenage cancer sufferers... it's for everyone.' Bliss 'If you need inspiration when it comes to making the most of a moment, this one is for you' Mizz 'Insightful, bold, irreverent and raw, if this doesn't make you cry, it'll definitely make you think, laugh and maybe even fall in love yourself!' ...Show more

Joyous & Moonbeam by Richard Yaxley

$16.99 AUD

Category: Young Adult

Two of the most unlikely people meet in the most unlikely place. Joyous calls her Moonbeam. When you're fifteen life can make you angry; and families can get seriously messed up. But Joyous has the knack of working things around a little. He is about to teach Moonbeam what family is really all about and it will transform her in every possible way. ...Show more

Cool Kitties (Ella and Olivia #8) by Yvette Poshoglian; Danielle McDonald (Illustrator)

$7.99 AUD

Category: 6-9 Years Younger Readers | Series: Ella and Olivia Ser.

Ella and Olivia are crazy for kitties! But we're not talking real cats, we're talking about the awesome 'Cool Kitties'-the tiny kitty collectible figurines that every girl in the country has gone mad for.

Play School ABC Kids Paint with Water by Five Mile

$5.99 AUD

Category: Children's

Printed with custom ink, kids can bring all their favourite Play School characters to life with nothing more than water and a paintbrush!

ABC Kids Bumper Paint with Water by Five Mile

$12.99 AUD

Category: Children's

With over 60 pictures to paint, bring your favourite friends from ABC Kids to life with nothing more than water and a paintbrush!Join Jemima and Big Ted, B1 and B2, Hoot and Hootabelle and many other favourite friends in this Bumper paint with water activity book!Create fantastic pictures with only a pa intbrush and a small bowl of water. Includes perforated pages so children can choose the page they want to paint and gently tear it out to stop water leaking through the pages. Gently brush water over the illustration one section at a time and watch as the colours spread like magic to fill in the picture! ...Show more

Paint with Water - ABC Favourites Volume 1 by Five Mile

$5.99 AUD

Category: Children's