Children's
Australian Babies
Various
ISBN : 1 875641 92
Unique to the Australian market. A delightful picture board book dedicated to babies across Australia. Rich with the vibrant colours of the landscape, these beautiful photographic images reflect Australia's unique multicultural community.
Ziba Came on a Boat
Liz Lofthouse, Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
ISBN: 978-1-933605-52-4
Sitting in the crowded hull, with her mother's arms around her, Ziba remembers all that she has left behind. They hope to find peace and safety in a new land, but where will their journey end, and what will they find when they arrive?
Based on real events, Ziba Came On a Boat is the moving story of a little girl whose family has lost almost everything. This beautiful picture book takes us on her brave journey to make a new life, far from home.
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Creatures of the Rainforest
Warren Brim and Anna Eglitis
ISBN : 1875641998
Have you heard about the red-eyed green tree frog that lives high in the rainforest canopy? Or the ants that weave threads of silk? Or the pigeons from New Guinea that feed on quandongs and nutmeg? Uncover the secrets of a Queensland rainforest with artists, Warren Brim and Anna Eglitis, as they journey across culture and reveal the remarkable array of creatures that inhabit the rooftops of the tropics, its tangled undergrowth and the depths of its rivers.
My Home in Kakadu
Jane Christophersen
ISBN : 1 875641 93
Respected Bunitj elder, Jane Christophersen, reveals the beauty of life in Kakadu and the significance of the changing seasons to those who live there. Striking illustrations by Christine Christophersen show all the elements of daily life including fishing, hunting and gathering fruits. Supported by a map and additional information about the seasons of Kakadu.
Crow and the Waterhole
Ambelin Kwaymullina
ISBN : 978186368303
Beautifully jacketed in a harback cover, Crow and the Waterhole is an inspiring and uplifting picture book for young readers. Ambelin Kwaymullina is from the Bailgu and Nyamal people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This is her first book.http://www.fremantlepress.com.au/books.html
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Horse Mad
Dianne Wolfer
ISBN: 1 92073 147
A delightful story from one of Australia's most loved authors for young readers. Alice loves pretending to be a horse with her friends at school. On her 8th birthday she wakes up to discover she is no longer a horse! This is terrible; all her friends are in the Pony Club and her whole world is now upside-down. Until she finds a new solution.
Saving Tippy
Jenny Shepherd
ISBN: 1 920694 52
Josh in unhappy: his mum and sister are on the other side of Australia, and he's stuck with his new stepmother who wants to feed him rabbit food, and a stepsister who spends half her time in the bathroom. His dad has no time for him anymore and always seems to side with Lisa and Courtney. Tip, his new red kelpie has a death sentence hanging over her head if Josh can't train her to be a good sheepdog. Little do they know that both of them will have to face even greater dangers.
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Willo
Keith Purdie
ISBN: 1 920694 53
A clash with the school bully, an accident on a lonely road, drug smugglers, a mysterious ship, the loss of a friend and the arrival of a dog and a stranger - this year there's more to Willo's life than school, fishing and cricket!
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Pip and the Convict
Nigel Gray & Andrew McLean
ISBN: 1 920694 23
When young orphan Pip is frightened into helping an escaped convict on the run, he must steal from his sister, the formidable Mrs Joe. The next day, just as the theft is about to be discovered, the soldiers arrive with a pair of handcuffs. The Dickens classic retold for young readers with illustrations by Andrew McLean.
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The Kid Whose Mum Kept Possums in Her Bra
Dianne Wolfer
ISBN: 1 92106 431
Harmony just want to be normal, like her friends. And, more importantly, she wants her mum to be normal - like her friend's mums - they don't have possums in their bras. To be fair, Harmony's mum does offer to change, to become 'normal', but is that really what she wants? A delightful new book from this popular author.
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Barefoot Kids
Steve Hawke
ISBN: 1 9781 9207
An action packed, character filled adventure story set in Broome, Barefoot Kids revolves around the Jirroo cousins - Janey, Jimmy, Tich, Buddy and Dancer - who play music in a band together. When their special place, Eagle Beach, comes under fire from developers the kids start a campaign to save the beach, leader to adventure, danger and excitement.
I Want to be a Footballer
Sally Carbon
ISBN: 978 192106 4
Officially AFL endorsed, 'I Want to be a Footballer' follows footy-obsessed Dane from his very first Auskick game, all the way to the Under 16s National Schoolboy Championships, in this inspirational read. Filled with great footy facts, the history of the AFL, and details on every club in the AFL national competition, I want to be a Footballer is a must-read for footy fans everywhere!
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Another Fine Mess 002
Norman Jorgensen
ISBN: 97819210645
In this sequel to "A Fine Mess!" the adventures of hapless Year 9 students Michael Hardy and Woody Decker continue. Michael and Woody have a serious knack for getting themselves in trouble - there's nothing these boys can't stuff up. On the other hand, Michael's alter-ego Dirk Fleming, Junior M16 Agent, can do no wrong with his feats of danger, daring and high drama.
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Danger Unlimited
Dafne Bidwell
ISBN: 978 1 921064
Holidaying in Singapore, a group of friends visit a mysterious off-shore oil rig. Their adventure soon turns dangerous when they're caught up in events beyond their control. Can they survive to solve the mystery of the rig?
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Looking for Bobby: A Broome Adventure
Kerry Anne Jordinson
ISBN: 9.78E+11
Where is Bobby? Broome boys Lucas and Baz, with their friend Tallulah, search for him around their town. They look in all the familiar spots, until there is only one place left. A fun story for young readers with a surprise at the end. The delightful illustrations show us the well-known features of the town in a new way. A book about Broome, published in Broome by Backroom Press. Orders: Backroom Press, PO Box 2778, Broome WA 6725, Phone/Fax 08 91922283, Email: inquiries@backroompress.com.au
The Outback
Annaliese Porter
ISBN: 1 875641 86
Annaliese Porter captures the Australian outback in all its moods in this moving bush ballad about the country's vast interior. Written when she was only eight years old. The Outback brings together a gifted young writer and one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Bronwyn Bancroft.
The World According to Warren
Craig Silvey / Sonia Martinez
ISBN : 978192073121
Warren always knew he was destined for great things - he was going to help people. His particular views of the world as a seeing-eye dog, together with outstanding illustrations by Sonia MArtinez, makes Warren's story an attractive and exciting package for readers of all ages.
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A Home for Bilby
Joanne Crawford and Grace Fielding
ISBN : 1 875641 91
Winner WA Premier's Book Award for Best Children's Book 2005. Am engaging picture book that takes children on a joourney through the Australian outback and the habitats of the animals that live there. Join Kangaroo, Emu, Platypus, Wombat and Koala as they help find a home for their new friend Bilby. Written by Joanne Crawford and illustrated by Grace Fielding.
