This exciting collection features a standout collection of Children's Book Council of Australia recognised books. There's something for everyone, from the very young to kindergarten age
- Softcover
- 32 pgs ea
- 25 x 29 cm approx
- Age range 2-4 yrs
Books in collection include:
Australia Country of Colour by Jess Racklyeft
With its vivid red dirt, big blue skies, wild green bushland and golden sandy beaches, Australia is a country of extraordinary colour.
Here is a celebration of the stunning plants and animals of this colourful country, from vibrant pink Flame Peas to startling blue Fairy Wrens, electric yellow Billy Buttons, glossy black Tasmanian Devils, and many more.
Come and take a closer look at nature's paintbox and the rainbow of life that lives in Australia, from one of our best-loved picture book creators.
Jumping Joeys
Journey through the night with some of Australia's most fascinating furry friends. Meet waddling wombats, bounding bilbies, peculiar possums and daring devils in this delightful introduction to our cute and quirky marsupials.
Busy Beaks
Spend a day with Australia's most vibrant and unique feathered friends. Full of splashing shorebirds, clattering cockatoos, parading penguins and greedy galahs, Busy Beaks is the perfect introduction to birds of all shapes and sizes.
Your Birthday Was The Best
The story of a plucky young cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday party - with hilarious results. Funny, silly and surprisingly cute, YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS THE BEST! is the perfect blend of downright gross and delightfully entertaining.
Polly's Grand Party Plan
Polly's sixth birthday would be here any day
(Well actually thirty-five sleeps away)
She was counting down till the thirteenth of May
There'd be a party! Yippee! Hooray!
Polly was making a plan For dreamers and party planners everywhere comes a relatable picture book about throwing the perfect birthday party ... even when things don't exactly go to plan.
When You're A Boy
When you're a boy
you are told how to be
like the white-roaring oceans.
But I've learned
the fierceness of flowers
the glory of colour
and the beauty of dreaming.
Wander through forests, cross rivers and climb mountains in this powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a boy.
Tricky's Bad Day by Alison Lester
Poor Tricky! Nothing is going right for him. Milk spills, pyjama buttons won't work, his little sister wrecks their game, and when he tries to help out, everything gets worse.
Tricky's having a very bad day! Then Dad has an idea. Outside it's wild, but there's a lot to explore...
From Australia's favourite picture-book creator comes a warm and funny story about the very recognisable mess, muddle and love that is the life of a young family - and the freedom of an outside adventure.
The Very Noisy Baby by Alison Lester
Here is the story of a very noisy baby.
She could bellow like a buffalo
And roar like a lion
And howl like a wolf for a very long time.
The baby loves to make all kinds of sounds. She's really very loud.
But when some animals in the town go missing, can the very noisy baby help?
Little One
Pippi loves her special Little One: she's soft like mist and always warm, and Pippi takes her everywhere.
Together, they wonder at the world.
Until one day…
Can Pippi learn to wonder at the world without Little One by her side?From a wonderful new pairing of Jane Godwin and Gabriel Evans comes a timeless story that reminds us nothing is ever truly lost.
When You're Going To The Moon
Your pet iguana, tap-dancing shoes, an inflatable moose... What else might you need when you're going to the moon?
From an exciting new duo comes a heartfelt story about dreaming your biggest dream and taking it to the stars.
