A fresh new board book edition for preschoolers of this classic tale, enjoyed by families for over 30 years, about a curious young duckling in the streets of Sydney. 'Stay close, take care,' quacked Alexander's mother. But Alexander did not stay close and he...
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"One warm summer night, Faith, the little fairy, couldn't get to sleep. The crickets were chirping loudly, the fireflies were flickering brightly, and the full moon smiled down on Faith's bed of flowers."--Provided by publisher.
"Digger, Traffic Light and the cones are all ready to start the roadworks one morning when they notice that something's wrong - Gary is missing! And it's a disaster! They search left and right, high and low, but it's no use. Can they find Gary all by...
"Ella Bella Ballerina, steps out of fairytales and into the world of Shakespeare as she goes on a magical adventure in Fairyland, with Puck, King Oberon and Queen Titania. Who will the queen fall in love with when under the king's spell? And what will become...
"Inspired by Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Featuring unique mazes that kids can touch-and-trace the paths with their fingers. Children can use their fingers to follow the paths and solve the mazes!" --
"Someone has stolen pies from Ma Dog's bakery! Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig will follow the clues to get to the bottom of this mouthwatering mystery!"--
"Attending Mr. and Mrs. Pig's wedding party on the steamboat Sally, detectives Sam and Dudley follow some confusing powdery trails in their search for Mrs. Pig's stolen pearl necklace."--Provided by publisher.
"Croc can never wait for anything - he's alway interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient?"--Provided by publisher.
"Can you touch a dinosaur? Read the rhyming text, touch the textured patches and learn fun facts about some of your favourite dinosaurs!"--Provided by publisher.
"Can Frog and his friends learn to float in this introduction to the scientific concepts of floating and sinking? Frog and friends are desperate for ice cream, but the truck is across the river and they need to find a way across."--Provided by publisher.
Open arms. A friendly face. Showing how. Showing up. A warm-hearted exploration of some of the big and small ways we can all make a difference in the world, no matter our age - at home, around the neighbourhood, at school and in the community. How to Help...
"Daddies are so special! Little truck lovers, join all your favorite diggers as they celebrate their daddies and all they do."--Publisher.
"Looking for a worthy successor to his throne, an ageing emperor gives all the children in his kingdom an egg. After thirty days, he will judge what each child delivers to him and choose his heir. Ren brings his egg home and takes the best care of it. He reads...
"Learn the alphabet with Brown Bear and Friends in this sweet forest adventure! In the forest, looking for a treat! What will Brown Bear find to eat? Apple, Berries, Cherries, Deee-licious! Explore everything there is to see, taste, and discover in the forest...
"Make up your very own bedtime routine where you choose what happens - what toys will you play with in the bath? What will you choose to wear to bed? What kind of bed would you like to snuggle up in? This book is perfect for toddlers to choose before they...
"Help babies and toddlers master the building blocks of speech with this adorable farm book written by an early speech expert! Become your child's best teacher with this fun-to-read farm book created by an early speech expert!"--Publisher.
"Struggling to find the perfect hat, Mole decides to make one himself."--Provided by publisher.
"Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing. But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES! Will...
"Flip the flaps to match the animal families! Meet seven farmyard animals and their babies. This board book lets little readers play a game of SNAP as they turn the pages to match the animal babie"--Provided by publisher.
"Flip the flaps to match the animal families! Meet seven jungle animals and their babies. This board book lets little readers play a game of SNAP as they turn the pages to match the animal babies to their parents. With big and little pages to turn, this board...
"Roz is not where she's supposed to be. Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to...
"Uh-oh! Kiwi needs a wee-wee, and he can't stop weeing everywhere wee-wees don't go: on the floor, in the swimming pool, and even on poor Penguin's lap! Oh, feathers. Will Kiwi ever learn to use the big-bird potty?"--Provided by publisher.
"Die-cut pages gradually reveal a monster's face and help a child manage their anger."--
"A high-contrast board book full of vehicles, designed for babies' developing eyes by artist Janna Steagall."--Publisher.
"The high-contrast illustrations on every page will captivate babies' attention and stimulate their developing eyesight, as they look at and learn about the world around them in these bright and bold board books. As they share this book together, parents can...
"The Dress with 100 Pockets is for children who don't just want dresses for special occasions, but for every day adventuring too! Lucy and Aunt Augusta run the Fabulous Fashion Store. Aunt Augusta tends the tills, while Lucy designs the dresses. And not just...
"Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the...
"Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . ."--Provided by publisher.
"Sporting her sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit, little Willow has BIG plans for a bright, beautiful day. She's ready to dance, splash, fly, and have great fun in the sun! But Weather has plans of its own."--Publisher.
"One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can't believe what she's seeing. A tiger's tail? A tiger's paw! No, that's just a person with a striped glove, assures Daddy. But...
"Flap, hop, peck and sing along in this fun, action, rhyme story, illustrated with bold, bright colours and packed with all sorts of wild and wonderful birds."--Provided by publisher.
"It's Christmas Eve and Winnie and Wilbur are super excited. They've posted their letters to the North Pole and made everything festive. But then disaster strikes. Santa gets stuck in their chimney! He desperately needs help with his deliveries otherwise...
"Alfie Rabbit is helping his mummy in the garden. His world turns from real to imagined, as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he's in the jungle! He's a lion on the prowl, an elephant spraying water from his trunk, and a little bird flying home to his nest...
"Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster's grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He's brave, too-- he's not scared of ANYTHING. Not...
"Touch and feel fun highway vehicles in this stylish, design-led board book. Introducing textures and providing the child with a tactile reading"--Provided by publisher.
"A giant squid brags about being bigger than everything else in the ocean--almost."--Publisher.
"A circular story in which each new book character reads about the next, beginning and ending with Charlie Cook."--Provided by publisher.
"Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step...
"With high-contrast illustrations and patterns, the Baby Sees series is the perfect tummy time companion for baby's developing eyes!"--Back cover.
"Spring has finally come. Sai has been waiting all year for the trees' green buds to turn pink. For the cherry blossoms to finally burst open. For her big family reunion at the sakura festival. Relatives from far and wide are gathering at last, but there are...
"A new crane is on the construction site, and Lefty is smiley and talkative, the opposite of Cranky, making Cranky worry his friends will prefer Lefty over him, in a book about big trucks, big feelings and even bigger friendships."--Provided by publisher.
"Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms and legs of little T.rex and friends to tell a simple story. The little dinosaur plays with Tess Triceratops, splashes in a stream with Ali Ankylosaurus and...
"When a girl's confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem."--
"When a thunderstorm strikes in the middle of the night, all sorts of creatures, including a school of piranhas, a whale, a troupe of pirouetting ballerinas and some aliens, try and let dad convince them to come inside out of the rain. But what happens when...
"What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hood's Granny? This split page book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy...
"Celebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this interactive story by Nick Sharratt. If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant... Or even...
"Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where you choose what happens next! Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest? And what fairy tale baddy would you least like to meet? The possibilities are infinite...
"This book is bursting with cars, buses, planes, trains, trucks, diggers and many more things that go. Add a text that is read aloud to the tune of 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' and what a combination!"--Provided by publisher.
"There's a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at playgroup. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but -- oh dear! -- Goat gets into a muddle or two"--Provided by publisher.
"Bat's cherries keep going missing. One by one, the precious red cherries are whisked away by mischievous animal tricksters behind Bat's back. Bat fruitlessly tries to catch the culprit and rescue those poor cherries - all to no avail. Will the cherries ever...
"Spot discovers all sorts of exciting new things when he goes on his very first walk"--Provided by publisher.
"Bluey and Bingo are playing with their favourite toys. Join them and play along! Stroke Polly Puppy's soft fur, feel Sticky Gecko's sticky skin and admire Unicorse's shiny horn."--Provided by publisher.
"Bunnies really, really don't like bedtime! Bunnies want to jump and leap, bunnies never want to sleep! But can they learn to see the more positive side of bedtime?"--Publisher.
"The first day of school can be worrying. But it's hard to feel scared when a unicorn is your new classmate! And what do unicorns do for FUN? Start a conga dance through school? YES. Chomp up everyone's food at lunchtime? OOPS, YES! Make everyone have the BEST...
"The forest is full of tasty treats for Peter Rabbit and his friends to munch, crunch and nibble. Little hands can explore smooth, shiny radishes; bumpy, round blackberries, and so more!"--Provided by publisher.
"Today we're on a MERMAID hunt! I'm sure we'll find a lot.They're always sitting round on rocks -They can't be hard to spot! Join two mermaid enthusiasts on a magical seaside adventure to find their favourite mythical creature!"--Publisher.
"A wise fish explains to the jellyfish that the loud THOOMP is a heartbeat. The jellyfish listens to the soft heartbeat of the wise fish. Sadly, she realises she has no heartbeat herself though, and she still needs to find the very loud THOOMP. So off she...
"Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book forever. He really wants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending. But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be brave enough to change his story?"--Publisher.
"'Mirror, mirror on the wall. Where is the cuddliest teddy of all?' Snow White has lost her teddy bear. Taking the magic talking mirror from the wall, she sets off into the forest to find him, where - one after another - she makes friends with some real bears!...
"An interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!"--Provided by publisher.
"Explore the complex realm of depression and sadness through stunning illustrations that will touch your heart. Providing parents and children the words, wisdom and courage to navigate big emotions. This beautifully crafted tale is not just for children but a...
"Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It's like he's got a heavy rock that just won't go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad thinks he's got the answer - a dusty old rulebook. But Charlie's not so sure. Especially when his rock gets bigger, and...
Priya Mistry - corner shop super sleuth - is back! When items of lost property start appearing around her family's corner shop, it's a job for Priya Mistry to solve! She digs out her special mission kit and her imagination takes her on a magical adventure,...
"Every day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming - like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the...
"With over 60 magical and funny story options to choose from on every page, from noble princesses and big bad trolls, a gingerbread house and glistening palaces, how many fairy tales can you tell and will everybody live happily ever after? With so many...
"Go through the school day with Llama Llama as he recalls all the things he learns, but more importantly, all the things he loves about his teacher."--Provided by publisher.
"Little Sunny Snail loves celebrating her friends' talents at the Bug of the Month Award. She dreams of winning herself one day, but worries she isn't the best at anything! She can't flutter beautifully like Daisy Dragonfly, and she's certainly not super...
"Valle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . . When she's happy her feelings float like red balloons above her head. When she's sad her feelings gather like grey rainclouds. And when she's jealous or angry they blow up like a wild...
"Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house"--
"Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate Easter."--Provided by publisher.
"Spring is almost here, and T{grave}{eth}{BF}t is even closer. A celebration for the first morning of the first day of the new year. It's almost time for T{grave}{eth}{BF}t, the Vietnamese New Year, which for two excited siblings means a sleepover at their...
"How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more...
"Can you hear the susurrus?' said Grandma. 'What's a susurrus?' asked Frankie. Frankie doesn't know what a susurrus is. She knows it not it's not a platypus, an octopus, or even a kind of saurus. So Frankie searches for the susurrus, while her friend Andy has...
"There are some days when Minnow wakes up and she feels wild. She roars as she dances and shrieks as she prances - she's a wonderful, tremendous party of wild! But sometimes people aren't fond of this wild Minnow ... So Minnow tries something different and...
"Down in the garden, away from the sun, a little green frog is having some fun! Frogs are our friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the important work of one little frog."--Provided by publisher.
"A warm and funny introduction to M words for babies and young children learning sounds and words."--Publisher.
"Ameena can't wait for her aunty's wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez - the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her 'pyjamas', she loses all confidence, fearing that her...
"Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER - a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself... Frowning and grouching and...
"Shapes are all around us, everywhere we look and Paddington is setting off to find them - from the rectangle front door to his tasty diamond-shaped sandwich."--Provided by publisher.
"As Paddington goes for a walk he is on the look out for the colours that are all around him from the bright red bus, the blue flowers and the green front door."--Provided by publisher.
"Bulldozers, dump trucks, and cranes are just a few of the vehicles working together to build something incredible. The payloader makes the hole for the foundation, the semi-loader brings in the huge blocks, and the crane lifts them up. But is this a real...
"Families come in all shapes and sizes. Half-sisters, big brothers, step-parents. While some kids have a family tree, others have a family forest!"--Provided by publisher.
"Willbee the bumblebee is so embarrassed when he realises his stripy jumper has caught on a rose thorn and completely unravelled."--Publisher.
"Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this...
"'The Bike Lesson' is a perfect story for beginning readers, who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Father Bear does. And beginning bicylists will want to find out whether Small Bear will get a chance to ride his new bike!"--Provided by...
"What is it really like to have ADHD? This picture book explores the strengths and challenges of having a different kind of brain. Celebrating diversity and being unique, this joyful story encourages young readers to love who they are! Written and illustrated...
"OOO-AH-AH! Bluey and Bingo are playing zoo! They turn their backyard into a home for all sorts of amazing creatures, including a big blue daddy gorilla. But when Oo-Oo escapes, will zookeeper Bluey be able to track him down?"--Provided by publisher.
"Mini's best friend Milo always gives the best presents. But when Mini's birthday comes around, she is so cross about Milo's gift that she stops speaking to him and does everything she can to hide from him. But Mini soon finds out that sometimes what you avoid...
"Little Freddie Two-Pants is a dog who is very confused about pants! One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go?"--Publisher.
"A reassuring introduction to the idea of moving house, for young children."--Provided by publisher.
"Every morning, all across the globe, children are being asked to put their shoes on. And, every morning, across the globe ... no children are putting shoes on their feet, including Josh. Mummy is desperate for Josh to put his shoes on - they have Aunty...
"Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this book, but which of them is the biggest? From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in...
"Nelly is a very different bird - she can't fly! So, when all the other birds take to the skies to migrate for winter, Nelly has to stay behind. But instead of feeling left out, she embarks on her own exciting journey, discovering new and wonderful ways to...
"Filled with features to stimulate a baby's senses, this high-contrast black, white, and green book has raised tactile pictures, a peep-through cover, first words, and a mirror!"--Provided by publisher.
"James lives in a little wooden house beside the sea. Every day he rides his bike around the island, saying hello to all his animal friends; the otters in their mirror-bright pool, the birds in the trees, the bears in their shadow-dark cave and the rabbits in...
"Duggee is puppy-sitting his nephew Duggly at the clubhouse. All of a sudden, Duggly needs his potty! Can Duggee and the Squirrels find it? Join in the search by lifting the flaps and earn your Finders Badge."--Provided by publisher.
"With sweets stuffed in their pockets, a boy and his grandad take the trip down to the beach: through the wonky woods, across the railway track - stopping for a chat with the spotty dogs! - over the stile, and there ... peeking out beyond the dunes, the sea...
"As night falls and bedtime approaches, we follow a gentle firefly whose tiny light sparks a chain of kindness through the garden."--Provided by publisher.
"Frank the pizza is desperate to live his best life. Can he find his way? Making friends isn't always easy, and all Frank the Pizza wants is someone to accept him for who he is. So when he gets invited to a birthday party, his parents worry and warn him to be...
Join us on a colourful journey of discovery to every corner of our amazing world. From the vibrant red rocks of Australia, to the glittering gold dunes of Morocco, to the tropical blue oceans of Fiji, our earth is awash with a dazzling rainbow of natural...
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