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Home is the best place on Earth, but an adventure is equally great. Tamlin is a very lucky horse with a great friend, Ruby. One day, a little bird tells Tamlin about the wide world, and he is intrigued. So, he sets off on a whirlwind adventure across the world.

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*SHORTLISTED for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2020*Age range 6 to 9Who do you think would win a game of ice hockey between a team of penguins or polar bears? Or perform the most acrobatic tricks on a snowboard, a whale or a dolphin? Or speed skate the fastest, a hare or moose? You be the judge! Competing against each other in 10 winter sporting events are a selection of Arctic and Antarctic creatures that are experts on snow and ice. The unique skills each creature would bring to these events are described in a fun yet factual way. Readers are invited to predict who would win the gold, silver and bronze medal in each event.

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In a small village by the sea the fishermen are full of tales and myths of monsters, pirates and mermaids, but there is one myth that may be true. On a fine, clear morning the men set sail. Reeling in the nets the youngest of the crew is dragged into the water. Rescued from the depths of the sea by a playful seal, a transformation occurs and a tender friendship is formed. This is a wordless picture book telling the tale of love and friendship across boundaries.

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Age range 6 to 9A magic-filled story that illustrates the power of imagination. Footprints in the Clouds is a delightful tale about a boy named Tom and his magical red socks. Tom's adventures in faraway lands are brought to life with an imaginative story and stunning, colourful illustrations.

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This is a gorgeous picture book that tells the story of a chameleon who, unlike his siblings, cannot change colour and therefore faces certain dangers. Eventually, Colin finds that it is this very difference that makes himself special and helps keep his family safe from a greater threat. Colin’s humorous predicament will appeal to all young children and their parents. Readers will be rewarded with a compelling story, plenty of pictures and drama to entertain, and the message that “difference” is simply a source of other gifts.

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As he gathers food for the winter, Anxious Ant disturbs the garden peace. But Little Spider has a better idea—Seed Magic! She shows Anxious Ant how to grow a giant spring feast, so he won’t need to work so hard next year. Seen through the eyes of the creatures preparing for winter, this kind-hearted tale of coping with the seasons, with its engaging language, will take you on a fascinating journey into the miniature natural world.

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Age 3+Muddle is a loveable, slightly confused yet enthusiastic little duckling who asks lots and lots of questions. Mo is a long-suffering, not very adventurous white goat who has lots of patience. They are best friends, but Muddle is rather confused about what type of animals they both are. Fortunately, during the course of their walk together Mo helps Muddle get his duck identity sorted out.Muddle & Mo was reviewed by Dymocks as one of 3 best kids books for the month of May! "Set on a textural background of compressed cardboard, Muddle and Mo are simply and expressively painted. With simple brush strokes, we see Muddle's beak opened wide to state his ideas about wings or be surprised about the different kinds of beaks. This is an easy to read story, a simple tale of two animals' friendship and a search for identity." - Reviewed by Rhyllis Bignell at ReadPlus Children's books: Stephen Romei's picks the best of the bunch and includes Muddle & Mo, Two Unhappy Fish, The Moving House, The Cowardly Lion and The Pear Violin in his list.

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A colourful group of children plays hide-and-seek in a black and white forest. See where each child hides and what they plan to do to stay out of sight. Enjoy this simple tale, where life is breathed into the illustrations through the intentional use of colour.

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Age 3+ Children can come up with some pretty funny questions, and here in this warm and amusing story Grandpa teases his granddaughters with some very unusual answers. The girls are spending time with Grandpa and his cats, and reject all his silly answers until one of them comes up with an idea that even Grandpa couldn't think of. This is a story that amuses and entertains grandparents and grandchildren alike. Reviewed by Jennifer Mors in Reading Time

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In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn’t have to be just a chore—it can be fun, too! This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, shows readers how to put the fun into necessary chores, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, Cat and Bug hear a scary thumping sound. Bug helps Cat prepare to scare a monster away by putting on a helmet, goggles, boots, and mittens for protection. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of working together, preparation, protecting your friends, and being brave enough to tackle your fears. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his obliviousfriend Bug, Cat is trying to take a nap. Bug decides to take a nap, too, but Bug's preparations for naptime are keeping Cat awake. Bug may have a lot to learn but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers how to prepare for naptime and the importance of patience. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story, Zip sees a spider on his friend Cat’s arm. But Zip has a plan to remove the spider—a plan that will make him a hero! Zip tries unsuccessfully to scare the spider away, but he does scare Cat! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of careful problem-solving. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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Pig is happy, but Cat is sad. When toys and treats don’t work, what will Pig do to cheer up her friend? This book is part of The Adventures of Silly Pig series of full-colour board books, with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for toddlers, preschool, and reception readers, introducing young readers to a range of vocabulary terms, rhyme, and rhythm.

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Little Monster and her animal friends are playing hide-and-seek. Little Monster finds everyone but Bumble Bee, who has chosen the cleverest hiding place of all. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-color board books, with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text for emerging readers.

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In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat is giving free rides in his brand-new cart. After Bird, Mole, Turtle, and Snake climb aboard, the cart is almost full. What will happen when one more friend wants to join in the fun? With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers.

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Age range 1+This book teaches the concept of numbers to toddlers and babies through colourful illustrations and cute characters.Owl and Bird take a walk and count the things they see. Bold, colorful illustrations with cute characters and simple text enable babies and toddlers to learn about the concept of numbers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for young children.'Great for toddlers who are practicing counting.' — Kirkus Reviews

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Cat has a new hat, but the wind has other plans. Cat rides his skateboard past various animals in search of his new hat. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

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Age range 1+Cat teaches Zip to knit, and Zip learns faster isn’t always better; with bold pictures and simple text for new readers.When Zip the robot sees Cat knitting, he wants to knit a scarf, too. But Zip soon finds knitting very boring, and even using his turbo boost doesn't help him knit faster! This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

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Set in an African jungle, a warthog realises that everyone has worries and how to handle his worries.

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This is a gorgeous picture book that tells the story of a chameleon who, unlike his siblings, cannot change colour and therefore faces certain dangers. Eventually, Colin finds that it is this very difference that makes himself special and helps keep his family safe from a greater threat.

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Age range 3 to 6A day in the life of a seemingly hopeless, mistake-making dad, whose children know he is the world’s best dad after all.In this light-hearted and cheerful story, three kids recount their funny experiences with the world’s most hopeless dad. He is a dad who balances looking after his kids and working from home. He’s clumsy and forgetful, and he makes mistakes, but he’s always there for them and ready to scare away monsters under the bed. At the end of the day, his kids know he really is the world’s best dad.

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Age range 5 to 9 Melvin's relatives are travelling from all over to celebrate the Mice Festival at his home! It's an exciting event for the mice, with much fun and celebration to be had. Gifts are exchanged, and games are played, but Uncle Dom still hasn't arrived. Will the whole family be able to celebrate together, or will this year's reunion dinner be one beloved family member short? This is a sweet tale about family bonds.

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Who do you think would win a gold medal in basketball – a team of lions, giraffes or chimpanzees? Who would swim the fastest – a tiger, a beaver or a crocodile? Who do you think could lift the heaviest weight – an elephant, gorilla or grizzly bear? You decide who wins the bronze, silver and gold medals! Readers are given simple, informative descriptions for ten sporting events. The unique skills each creature would bring to these events are described in a fun, yet factual, way.

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Age range 5 to 8 A creatively illustrated retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an enchanted salmon that will impart all the knowledge in the world to the first person who eats it. Finnegas, a wise, elderly poet, spends his days fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge. He meets Fionn, a young boy who hopes to become a brave warrior, but who must first find a poet to instruct him. Follow the story of a young boy who sets out to become a warrior but, in an unexpected twist, acquires much more than he had ever expected to gain.

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Age range 3 to 6Richly detailed and realistic illustrations of various animals in their natural habitat invite children to guess which animal each nose belongs to and then to learn a variety of facts about each animal. An enjoyable, educational resource for children, caregivers, and classrooms alike.

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What are some of your worries? Ralph the worried warthog has plenty of worries, and they all seem impossible to overcome. A hedgehog helps show Ralph that this is certainly not the case. The lion is scared of thunderstorms, the ground squirrel is nervous about preparing for winter and the frog is worried he can’t jump as high as his friends. Every animal has their own worries, and Ralph learns that a way to handle his worries is to talk about them! This story encourages empathy as it shows that we all have our own worries.

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Age 3+ Children can come up with some pretty funny questions, and here in this warm and amusing story Grandpa teases his granddaughters with some very unusual answers. The girls are spending time with Grandpa and his cats, and reject all his silly answers until one of them comes up with an idea that even Grandpa couldn't think of. This is a story that amuses and entertains grandparents and grandchildren alike.Reviewed by Jennifer Mors in Reading Time

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Follow the journey of a man in search of treasure hidden in a strange village. The village is full of children, but there are no adults. What is the village’s secret? Will he be able to leave the village? This vividly illustrated tale warns readers to be careful what they wish for.

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Once there was a little bear who loved the sunlight that shone in through his windows but when it was time for him to hibernate for winter he forgot to close his curtains. The little bear tossed and turned until an unusual visitor helped him to sleep soundly.

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Werewolves are supposed to be scary, but this werewolf is wary of everyone and everything! All he wants is to be liked, but everyone is afraid of him, no matter what he tries, except for one little dog, who just won't leave him alone-no matter what he tries. But when the little dog is threatened, the werewolf discovers it's ok to be a little bit werewolf to protect a friend. This story of self-acceptance, transformation, and friendship, with dynamic and modern illustrations, will entertain readers and make them laugh.

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A child is worried her family is having fun without her during kindergarten and wonders what they are doing.

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Feather the Fairy must fight both sea creatures and her own doubts when she struggles starting school.

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Luna wishes she was a clever kiwi like her friend Kare but learns to embrace her differences as she discovers some unique and wonderful talents of her own.

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In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his friend Bug, Bug ticks Cat into trading his cookie for a magic wand. But the wand is really just a stick. Luckily, Dog loves sticks and has an even bigger cookie to trade. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will teach readers about trading, thinking carefully before trading something precious, and making smart choices. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story in the Zip the Robot series, Zip wants to accompany Cat on a hike. “Robots are great hikers”, he says. But the hike is too long, hot, and muddy for a robot. This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of taking care of your friends and keeping a good attitude. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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When Pig receives a pair of new socks, there is just one problem: They smell too clean! What will Pig do to make her new socks smell better? This comical story is aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to help new readers develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics.

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Little Monster is tired and ready for bed, so she searches in vain for somewhere to sleep for the night. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-colour board books, with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for emerging readers.

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Join Pig as she cooks one of her favorite recipes: Stinky Stew! Can you guess what unusual ingredients she will throw in the pot? This humorous story is aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics.

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Age range: 1+Owl’s friends guess what’s in his box; with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for young children.Owl has a special surprise for the party, but his friends can’t seem to guess what it is. This sweet and silly story has it all adventure, pirates, princesses, and donuts! Bold illustrations, colourful characters and simple text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary.

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Cat wants to fly, so he flaps his arms, jumps up high, and finds he can fly! He teams up with Bird for a flying adventure over trees and seas. With colorful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages! It features large type and easy words, paired with sweet and simple illustrations that will help beginning readers decode the story.

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Guided by his mother, a young bear learns important life lessons before finally finding his true calling.

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When his owner leaves him on a sheep ranch, Sandy the dog must learn how to adjust to country life, including driving sheep and deal with his new unfriendly co-worker. This is a story about perseverance in the face of new and unexpected challenges and pride in one's achievements.

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One day, Pann the Panda is relaxing and eating his favorite bamboo when he hears some exciting news. He has been chosen to represent his animal kingdom on a visit to Australia to see their zoos. Pann is leaving the next day, so he must start packing! The other animals eagerly give him advice on what to pack, such as an umbrella to shield Pann from sunshine and rain, comfortable shoes, a beach chair, and more. What else should Pann bring with him?

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When you wake up in the morning, have you ever said to yourself, “Just one more second”? After Nick’s alarm goes off, he thinks about where he and his friends will play for the day. But there seems to be a downside to every idea. Some ideas later, Nick finds himself still in bed, wishing for just one more second of sleep. This is a funny story about a sleepy badger who struggles to get out of bed.

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Age 5+ Sam is an eccentric old sailor who lives alone in an old tramcar by the sea. He loves scouring the beach for treasures. One morning after a big storm, he finds a small dog among the debris washed up by the sea, and the fluffy little fella is only just alive. Sam rescues him and nurses him back to health, and an enduring friendship forms between the lonely old man and the abandoned dog.

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A simple story with minimal text about a greedy raccoon who hoards its food until it finds a watermelon. But the watermelon is too big to hide and too heavy to move, so the raccoon enlists its friends—in exchange for some watermelon, of course! A cute, simple story about helping and sharing.

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