Storm Boy: The Illustrated Story by Colin Thiele

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics

This lovely illustrated story of Storm Boy in a limited edition hardback with a jacket tells the original story of storm boy with illustrations.Storm Boy likes to wander alone along the fierce deserted coast among the dunes that face out into the Southern Ocean. After a pelican mother is shot, Storm Boy rescues the three chicks, and nurses them back to health. He names them Mr Proud, Mr Ponder and Mr Percival. After he releases them, his favourite, Mr Percival, returns. The story then concentrates on the conflict between his lifestyle and the externally imposed requirement for him to attend a school, and the fate of the pelican. ...Show more

Storm Boy (55th Anniversary Edition) by Colin Thiele

$14.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: From 8 To 99

Storm Boy and his father live alone in a humpy among the sandhills between the Southern Ocean and the Coorong - a lonely, narrow waterway that runs parallel to a long stretch of the South Australian coast. Among the teeming birdlife of the Coorong, Storm Boy finds an injured young pelican whose life he saves.   From then on, Storm Boy and Mr Percival the pelican become inseparable friends and spend their days exploring the wave-beaten shore and the drifting sandhills.   For over fifty years Australian children have been captivated by this timeless, unforgettable tale of friendship. Commended by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 1964, adapted for film, stage and audio dramatisation, and now newly illustrated by Andrew Davies in this gift edition, Storm Boy has profoundly touched generations of readers and become a classic work of Australian children's literature.   ...Show more

The Magic Faraway Tree Adventure of the Goblin Dog by Enid Blyton; Mark Beech (Illustrator)

$14.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: The\Magic Faraway Tree Ser.

Discover the magic! Travel to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree with Peter and Mary on their quest to rescue a princess. Explore Fairyland in this truly magical story, where you'll encounter the Goblin Dog, rescue a princess and visit the Land of Storytellers. This is an irresistible story for all who'v e ever stepped into the Enchanted Wood and a fantastic introduction to the Magic Faraway Tree stories for new readers. This story first appeared in 1936 and was made part of the Magic Faraway Tree world in 1952, featuring different children discovering the Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree series is one of Enid Blyton's best-loved and most enduring creations. *** The Magic Faraway Tree ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner. ...Show more

Mary Poppins Storybook by P. L. Travers

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics

The classic tale of Mary Poppins is brought to life in this beautiful hardback storybook, featuring original vintage artwork.

Miffy: Don't You Cry (Flippy Board Book) by Dick Bruna

$6.95 AUD

Category: Classics

The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Nick Bland

$17.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: 3+

Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap!  Three billy goats named Gruff want to cross a bridge to get to where the sweetest grass grows. But under the bridge lives a great ugly troll!  Will he gobble them up?

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Day of Important Letters

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: Winnie-The-Pooh

When Pooh visits Piglet with a Very Important Letter one morning, a day of mystery begins for all the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood. With six Very Important Letters and a party hat too!

The BFG : colour ed & CD by Ronald Dahl

$39.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9

"On a dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant. Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant, the BFG, whoaonlyaeats snozzcumbers and glugs frobscottle.a But there are other giants in Giant Country.a Fifty foot brutes who gallop far and wide every night to find human beans to eat. Can Sophie and her friend the BFG stop them? Let's hope so - otherwise the next child a gruesome giant guzzles could be YOU. This delightful edition ofaThe BFGais illustrated in full colour by Quentin Blake and accompanied by the Puffin Audiobooks CD read by David Walliams. The audiobook features original music and sound design by Pinewood film studios. " ...Show more

Storm Boy and Other Stories by Colin Thiele

$16.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: From 8

Set along the rugged beauty of the South Australian coast, Storm Boy cares for an injured pelican and finds a friend that shows him the power of loyalty and love. This moving story is now a major motion-picture and one of the classics of Australian writing for children. This edition comes with five othe r stories by Colin Thiele that capture the unique voices of Australians across the natural and suburban landscape. The Water Trolley- "Paul knew the vastness and emptiness of the land around him." Paul understands the delicate balance of nature. Through his eyes, readers will fall in love with the sharp vulnerability of the bush. The Lock-Out - "The first disaster occurred at the end of Mr Hecht's science lesson." With his parents away in Melbourne, Jim expects a fun break but a series of unfortunate disasters sets in a motion an unforgettable weekend. Dad Ran A Fowl Run - "Dad kept fowls once and I'll never forget it." Aveling's dad has ambitions to get rich off of raising a small army of hens and roosters but things turn crooked for Aveling and his dad's big plans. The Shell - "Everywhere great columns of white spray rose as if in slow motion..." Two travellers realise the terrible beauty of the ocean and the harrowing consequences for those who look away. The Fish Scales - "He was five feet long King of all snappers..." A tale of struggle much like that of Ahab, that captures a light-hearted battle between man and nature.   ...Show more

The Magic Faraway Tree Collection by Enid Blyton

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: The Magic Faraway Tree

Be whisked away by Enid Blyton, one of the world's best storytellers on three magical Faraway Tree adventures in this illustrated Magic Faraway Tree collection! When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood, live s the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree - it is home to more magical lands full of elves, pixies, talking creatures and wonderful adventures than the children ever imagined possible! Join the children and their new friends Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the Fairy as they explore this most magical of all fairytale worlds. ...Show more

Stories from the Hundred Acre Wood by Winnie-the-Pooh

$24.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: Winnie-The-Pooh

Join Winnie-the-Pooh and all of his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood in this classic collection of beloved stories. Follow along as Pooh builds a house, Piglet meets a Heffalump and Tigger goes to the North Pole. Each story is beautifully illustrated with full-colour illustrations and will delight reade rs both young and old. ...Show more

A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday Party by Enid Bylton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: Wishing Chair Adventures

A brand new full-colour short story from Blyton's magical Wishing-Chair series - an excellent companion to the successful Magic Faraway Tree Adventure series and perfect for readers age 5+ When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chai r that can fly and grant wishes! Together with their friend Binky the Pixie, Mollie and Peter wish to become a prince and princess for the day, celebrating the birthday of Princess Peronell at the royal palace. But whatever do you give a princess for their birthday? Short chapters and beautiful full-colour illustrations from Alex Paterson make the Wishing- Chair Adventures series perfect bedtime reading for children aged five and upwards. A richly nostalgic offering for grandparents and parents to share with the next generation of Blyton fans. ...Show more