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Age range 3 to 7This short, joyful rhyming picture book tells a story of growing up. It depicts the major milestones a young child reaches in the early years of development, such as walking, learning to eat independently, riding a bike, beginning to write and draw and finally going to school. Each stanza and double spread depicts this growth in progression, and the text alternates between child and Grandpa, who share each experience with humour and joy!

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All alone, in a quiet part of the jungle, Little Croc hatches. He may be small, but he has a big voice and loves to sing. But the other animals don't like his snap-snap song and send him away. As time passes, he becomes a big croc, and his song gets better and louder, but he is lonely. He asks some birds to teach him their song, hoping the other animals might accept him. All goes well until he gets carried away, snap-snaps in the middle of the song, and is sent away. As he sings sadly to himself by the river, his song attracts an unexpected crowd of admirers, who finally join in on the music.

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This gorgeously illustrated picture book showcases the native Powelliphanta snail on its perilous nighttime hunt. It explores the forest during the night while facing dangers along the way. A little-known New Zealand creature, the Powelliphanta is not at all like your average garden snail. It is huge, handsome and carnivorous! This story teaches children about the circle of life within nature. With great illustrations and creative, short and descriptive language, this book will appeal to both children and adults.

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Age 3+ This is a beautifully illustrated, simple tale about a goat called Mo who helps Muddle, a duck, realise his identity. Muddle is a lovable, 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.

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Harriet is a stubborn child, who never says “please” and hates being asked to do so. Because of her rudeness she misses out on many wonderful things. She decides this isn’t fair and goes off to find a place where nobody ever says “please.” But in the town of Never-Say-Please, the townsfolk grab everything before she has a chance! Hungry and miserable, she climbs a fruit-laden apple tree, but a group of monkeys take all the apples. Harriet is exhausted and desperate. Will she finally agree to say “please?” The book is intended to show its young audience that manners are important and help make the world run smoothly.

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Age range 5 to 8A little girl with a vivid imagination ventures into the garden after it has rained and discovers its beauty. Full of imagination, she enjoys a stroll and encounters many of the creatures that call the garden home. A smartly dressed earthworm, the lazy sun, a shy raccoon, a dancing butterfly. There is so much for her to see.

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Age range 5 to 7 Young children will enjoy the repetitive language and the humorous growth of Blue Fox's name in this appealing tale of an envious fox who always longs for what others have. It explores the ideas that the grass is not always greener on the other side and that it's wise to appreciate who you are. Does your name suit you? Blue Fox prefers everyone else's names. So when he meets Ripple Frog, Maple Squirrel and all the other animals, they give their names to him. As Blue Fox's name grows longer, confusion reigns! Will Blue Fox keep this strange new name? This story teaches us that if your name belongs to you, then it is already the most beautiful name.

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A little witch is afraid to get a haircut because she thinks it will hurt, but her hat suggests a hair treatment instead of a haircut.

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A heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery featuring fascinating insights into the magical world of Eastern water dragons.

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An endearingly earnest sheep named Beep sets off on a hilarious farm adventure to find her true voice.

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In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl puts on his clothes one by one, even though he gets the order wrong at first. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, teaches readers the essential skill of dressing themselves properly and in the correct order, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books, it’s Owl’s bath time, but it seems he’s forgotten to take off some of his clothes! This amusing beginner book about bath time, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, reminds readers to be thorough when washing and shows reluctant bathers that bath time can be lots of fun, while introducing 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, it's almost but not quite snack time. Bug asks Cat to share his snack early, but by snack time, Cat's snack is all gone. 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 the importance of waiting and of sharing. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story, Zip wants to play ball, but his friend Cat wants to relax by imagining something peaceful. But when Zip tries to help Cat, his efforts are anything but relaxing! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of patience and friendship. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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Pig wants to play in the snow, but she can’t find her hat. So, she searches her home to find it. 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, colours, and numbers.

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Age range 2+Owl completes his chores before agreeing to play with friends, with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers. Owl’s friends want him to play, but Owl decides to complete his gardening chores first, and they all reap the rewards. This short, simple picture book is perfect for the youngest readers. It features large type and easy sentences, paired with bold illustrations that help beginning readers decode this story about the rewards of diligence and responsibility.

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In this story in the Zip the Robot series of full-colour board books about an overconfident robot, Zip’s friend Cat has a cake, and it looks yummy! But when Cat asks Zip to hold his cake, Zip finds the temptation to taste it too powerful. Zip realizes he has made a mistake and must say sorry. Zip may have a lot to learn but his friends Cat and Bird love him anyway. This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of honesty and forgiveness. It introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, a dinosaur wants to play, but Cat is too scared! Cat runs far away, but the persistent dino doesn’t give up that easily. Bold illustrations, colourful characters, 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 fr toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten readers, introducing young readers to a range of vocabulary terms, rhyme, and rhythm.

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Age range 1+A robot imagines what his new button does. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.Zip is back, and he has a new button! Zip is eager to show off his new button to Cat, even though he isn't quite sure what it does. Will it take them back in time? Send them to the moon? Make them invisible? It turns out the button has a much more practical and relaxing purpose. This beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, also makes a sweet bedtime story! Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages!'A delight — like Zip itself, the art and storyline are clean and simple but also loaded with warmth and personality.' — Kirkus Reviews

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Cat is hot, so he goes for a swim that becomes quite the deep-sea adventure! 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. 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. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

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Age range 1+Zip discovers he may not be the world’s greatest robot, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text for new readers.When Zip tries to prove he is the world's greatest robot, things don't go exactly as planned. Despite his imperfection, he finds he is his friend's favorite robot. 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.'A charming look at the distinction between ‘perfect’ and ‘perfect for you.’...Proof that being loved is better than being the greatest.' — Kirkus, starred review

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One boy's curious journey of learning to ride a bike through grit, determination and a sprinkling of bravery, one pedal at a time.

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Join Little Monster and her animal friends for five fun adventures perfect for beginning readers.

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*Shortlisted for the 2021 CBCA Award for New Illustrator*Age range 5+A flying boy and seven bees are chased by fleas, but an unexpected friendship forms.Bryce McFee is an ordinary boy bored with washing the flea-ridden family dog. So, he escapes to his imagination and flies across the backyard with a dandelion and seven bees. Trouble strikes when a swarm of pesky fleas gives chase, threatening to ruin his adventure. Ultimately, an unlikely friendship is formed between the flying boy and the fleas. A fun rhyming story that exercises the imagination.

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A funny tale of a naughty anteater who loves being the centre of attention and gets stuck when the wind changes.

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A crafty bear devises a clever plan while the rest of his friends sleep through the freezing winter.

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Luke the frog is too busy to play the trumpet his grandfather sent him, and when Granddad sends him a seed, Luke is frustrated that it is slow to grow—until it responds to the music of a band of street musicians. Luke and the musicians play until the magical tree is tall and strong, and until Luke loves playing his trumpet. This is a story about patience and effort with delightful retro/folk art style illustrations.

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Bryce McFee is an ordinary boy bored with washing the flea-ridden family dog. So, he escapes to his imagination and flies across the backyard with a dandelion and seven bees. Trouble strikes when a swarm of pesky fleas gives chase, threatening to ruin his adventure. Ultimately, an unlikely friendship is formed between the flying boy and the fleas. A fun rhyming story that exercises the imagination.

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A misfit wanders from village to village, looking for a place to call home, only to be driven away by terrified villagers. One day, he begins secretly living alongside a family and comes to love this perfect family. Soon, he reveals himself to the family. This boldly illustrated tale will have readers sympathising with the monster’s struggles of being accepted.

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Age range 5 to 8Follow the moving journey of a lone leopard in his search to find other leopards. Along the journey, he meets other creatures, constantly questioning whether he is the last leopard in the world. His wish is, in part, granted when he finally sees another leopard but not in the way one would expect. This bittersweet tale of loneliness and extinction, along with its beautiful illustrations of the grasslands, is bound to touch readers profoundly.

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Little Spider spins her webs all day, every day, until she grows bored and declares she is done with spinning. But through each season, as she seeks the new adventures she desires, she finds spinning a web is necessary. A tale about self-acceptance and appreciation of one's own gifts, beautifully illustrated with mixed media, with lyrical language that makes it a delightful read-aloud.

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Age range 5 to 8 On the hillside is a small, beautiful house where Grace the Witch lives. Anyone who stumbles upon this house would love it, so unsurprisingly, Ant, Rat, Snake and Frog all want to live there, too. But Grace the Witch does not like to share her house and wants to live somewhere quiet. Where should Grace the Witch live? A delightful tale about sharing, loneliness and friendship.

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Age range 5 to 8 The sun is smiling in the sky, but suddenly the rain starts. However, the rain does not worry Snail because he has his own little house that fits him perfectly. An ant, a rabbit and a little boy come running through the rain, One after another, they all ask the same question: "Can I stay in your house until the rain stops?" How will Snail's shell hold them all? Children will enjoy this amusing and absurd tale of Snail sharing his little house.

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Little Bear loves the sunlight that shines in through his windows and considers it his very own special sunshine. But when it is time for him to hibernate for winter and he forgets to close his curtains, Little Bear tosses and turns until the arrival of an unusual visitor helps him sleep soundly. This is an adorable tale that explores concepts such as the seasons, the difference between daytime and nighttime, shadows, and hibernation through beautiful text and illustrations.

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Age 3+ A curious squirrel climbs down from a tall tree and decides to build a new home on the ground. Each morning as he wakes up, he finds that his new house has mysteriously moved and he is puzzled. How can a house move? The squirrel faces many adventures along the way as he tries to construct a stable home, and he eventually discovers how his house moves from place to place. "With complementary delicate and charming illustrations, The Moving House deals with the themes of belonging, resilience and friendship." - reviewed by Romi Sharp at Reading Time 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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