A new hardback of the classic story from Dr Seuss - this eco-edition of the The Lorax is printed on 100% recycled paper. "Mister!" he said with a sawdusty sneeze, "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees." The Lorax is the original eco-warrior and his message rings loud today. In this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests and woodlands, the long-suffering Lorax struggles to save all the Truffula Trees from the wicked Once-ler's axe. A hilarious story with typical zany humour and silly rhymes, that packs a punch with i... read more
When little Anya dresses up, she and her Grandma dance their way around the house. <i>Dancing with Grandma</i> is an enchanting story full of warmth and joy, and captures those precious, playful moments that bond children and their grandparents.
The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the fly buzzing about lands on his nose. Of course he sneezes, which sets off a long chain of consequences, until finally the terrified donkey panics and the farmer's wife shrieks at him. Ruth Brown's illustrations are beautiful and this picture book, first published in 1985, is a perfect example of the domino effect.
One day the King and Queen are woken up in the middle of the night by the most terrifying noise. It's the Princess snoring in a most unladylike way. The Princess simply will not be woken and before long the inhabitants of the palace are driven mad by the dreadful noise. The only solution, as with all good fairytales, is a prince of some sort! Before long princes from every corner of the world are queuing up to kiss the princess - on the promise of her hand in marriage and a bag of gold if they can stop the snoring. Who wi... read more
'All children like making houses, and Sally is no exception. The secret little house she constructs in the bushes is an enchanting place; but only when Rose comes to share it with her is Sally really happy. The pictures tell the story in warm, bright colour and careful detail.'
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. In this hilarious exploration of simple concepts such as colours, numbers and opposites, Dr. Seuss presents a crazy world of boxing Goxes and winking Yinks that drink pink ink! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes,
When three Little Kittens all lose their mittens, Mum won't give them any pie. The kittens will now surely remember to look after their things - or will they?
Now in picturebook format! This is an amazing tour of everything that moves in the magical world of Richard Scarry. This children's classic is bursting with all kinds of fun vehicles from the magical world of Richard Scarry. From tractors to trucks, sports cars to unicycles, and fire engines to mouse beach buggies, there's lots to see and talk about on every page.
You're officially invited to the Grand Opening of Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories, jewellery, and lots more. There's even a necklace with real rhinestones for sale. Ooh la la! The fashion boutique is a huge success, but it's also Nancy's little sister's birthday. And when it starts to rain, her birthday party might be ruined! Nancy knows she has to come up with an idea -- a brilliant one -- and fast. In... read more
One day Ben decides to go to the park and feed the ducks. There he meets a particularly persuasive duck who follows him home. This is a delightfully illustrated and funny story about the development of a new relationship between Ben and Duck. Fresh and exciting new picture book author-illustrator Beautiful story of a boy who befriends a duck Funny and simple
Bruiser is a machine on a mission - a digger who's ploughing up hillsides, trampling down paddocks and crushing rocks in his plan to build a motorway. His motor roared like a dinosaur. His wheels squealed like an elephant. His sides rumbled like an earthquake. He shook his blade like an angry fist. Noise and energy abound! Until a little chick and a nest fall right in front of him - and Bruiser realises there's more to life than tearing up hillsides. He rescues the chick and builds the family a new nest. Bold, strong images... read more
Piglet loves her granny. She's been waiting all day for her to visit. Why hasn't she come? Cow, Horse, Duck, and Sheep all think she'll be here soon-but what is taking her so long? Piglet's story will resonate with any child who has ever had to wait patiently for someone they love. A companion to Piglet and Mama and Piglet and Papa . Ages 3+.
A modern indigenous story told in the traditional style combining Dreamtime legend and contemporary imagery. With beautiful, evocative text and vibrant, intricate illustrations it tells the story of how people first learnt to surf. Ages 3+.
"My home has steps to the mountains and a wooden bridge," said Little Blue. "I miss my mountains." "My home has a path to the hills and tall rocks," said Will. "Almost like your home." They climbed the hills and gazed from the rocks. But they couldn′t find Little Blue′s way home. When Will discovers a little blue girl lost in the woods, he tries to help her. When they fail to find her way home, he invites her home with him ... only to find that their homes are one and the same place.
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This simple retellings of a traditional fairy tale has an added surprise behind every lift-up flap. Appealing artwork brings to life the familiar qualities of each much-loved character. 24 Pages - 210 x 210mm - 3-7 years.
Meet the time soldiers, a band of friends whose ordinary lives are changed when they discover a time portal to another world. They gear up for adventure and travel back in time armed only with a camcorder.
Mr Short was very tall. Mr Thin was fat. Mr Bald had lots of hair And Mr Dog kept cats Glenn Colquhoun is best known for his three highly-acclaimed collections of poetry: An Explanation of Poetry to my Father,The Art of Walking Upright and Playing God. This wacky picture book is Glenn ColquhounÂs third book for children, following Uncle Glenn and Me and Uncle Glenn and Me Too. Nikki Slade RobinsonÂs bright, lively illustrations chase each other across every page in a unique interpretation of thi... read more
Search for the puzzles! Seek the missing items! Solve the crime! Inspector Stilton and his young assistant Nat are called on to solve a crime: the theft of 12 precious items from the city museum. Each double-page spread shows a richly detailed interior of a shop containing one of the missing items hidden within the illustration. At every place Stilton visits, he is called on to solve another puzzle. This involves either problem-solving, questions of logic, or hunt-and-find. Young Nat also identifies a third set of visual puzzles to... read more
