Mrs Millar's Frogs by Annette Millar; Kerry Anne Jordinson (Illustrator)

$17.99 AUD

Category: Children

"Frogs! I love frogs, frogs in Broome. They live in my house in every room."So begins the story of Mrs Millar and her much loved frogs. Follow the adventures of these little characters as they hop and hide in Mrs Millar's house. This new edition of an old favorite, which has never lost its appeal for y oung readers ...Show more

Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers by Michelle Obama

$29.99 AUD

Category: Teenage

What's important is our story, our whole story, including those moments when we feel a little vulnerable . . . Michelle Robinson started life sharing a bedroom with her older brother Craig, in their family's upstairs apartment in her great-aunt's house. Her parents, Fraser and Marian, poured their love and energy into their children. She would go on to become Michelle Obama, the inspirational First Lady of the United States of America.Now adapted for younger readers, with new photographs and a new introduction from Michelle Obama herself, this memoir tells a very personal, and completely inspiring, story of how, through hard work and determination, the girl from the South Side of Chicago built an extraordinary life. A tale of ups and downs, triumphs and failures, this is an incredibly honest account. It'll take you from the early years - first kiss, first school, first love - to the wonders of the White House, and the moment Mrs Obama shook hands with the Queen of England.A book to read, share, and talk about with the adults in your life, this is a call to action and compassion, and hope for change in uncertain times, and in a scary world.You'll be inspired to help others, and understand that no one is perfect. Just like Michelle Obama, you too are finding out exactly who you want to be (and, actually, so are the adults in your life).Above all, it is a book to make you think- who are you, and what do you want to become? ...Show more

A Monster Calls (Film Tie-in) by Patrick Ness

$17.99 AUD

$19.99 (10% off)

Category: Teenage | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dang erous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves an extraordinary and heartbreaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive. ...Show more

Sid and Skipper Go Mustering

$20.99 AUD

Category: Children

Meet Sid and Skipper, two Kimberley Kelpies. Sid has always been Top Dog on the cattle station, and he doesn’t welcome silly young Skipper. But when Sid finds himself in trouble, who will be there to help him? A story of pride, a fall and two lovable characters. This is the first book written and ill ustrated by Heather Charlton.  Heather spent some years on a cattle station in the Kimberley, where she met the real Sid and Skipper.  Her illustrations are clever and amusing. Age level: suitable for readers in lower primary school. ...Show more

Yinti, Desert Cowboy (Yinti #3) by Pat Lowe; Jimmy Pike

$12.99 AUD

Category: Children Fiction | Series: Yinti Ser.

 Age range 9 - 12 Gradually, Yinti and Wara grew accustomed to station life. They no longer ran and hid when they saw a motorcar coming along the road towards them. The third book in the Yinti series of three books. Desert Cowboy is the story of Yinti's return to the cattle station and of his life as a stockman. Over these years Yinti experiences joy, excitement, loss and tragedy, but never loses his sense of fun and inclination to mischief. All of the stories are based on actual people and events as told to Pat Lowe by Jimmy Pike and other members of his family. ...Show more

Welcome, Child! by Sally Morgan

$12.99 AUD

Category: Board Books

Welcome, child! is Sally Morgan’s beautiful and heartfelt celebration of the love we feel for a new child. Simple, elegant and adorable, this stunning board book is the perfect story to share as a family and the sweetest way to welcome a little one to the world. Sally Morgan’s colourful and beautiful ar twork depict love using a bright colour palette of happy birds, dancing stars and hearts that shine and the gentle lilt of her text echoes the deep joy of new life.  Full of unconditional affection that will stand the test of time, this book is the perfect gift for a newborn and an absolute joy to read over and over again.       Birds sing songs of delight to greet you.    Flowers dance with joy to celebrate you. ...Show more

A Bumper Book of Christmas Jokes

$9.99 AUD

Category: Activity books, Puzzles, Games

Why is it so cold at Christmas? Because it's Decembrrrrr! What do elves use to make Christmas cakes? Elf-raising flour! What's miserable and covered in custard? Apple grumble! Packed full of seasonal silliness and funny festive jokes that will keep you laughing for days - and that's sno joke! From Ch ristmas jokes to food jokes, dinosaur jokes to pirate jokes, these laugh-out-loud one-liners are just the sort that you'd find in Christmas crackers. The perfect stocking filler, A Bumper Book of Christmas Jokes is decorated with humourous black and white line drawings and packed with hundreds of hilarious jokes about all sort of topics. ...Show more

The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor

$18.99 AUD

Category: Children Fiction

Pearl and Vally Cole live in a bookshop. And not just any bookshop. In 1893, Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne is the grandest bookshop in the world, brimming with every curiosity imaginable. Each day brings fresh delights for the siblings: voice-changing sweets, talking parrots, a new story written just for them by their eccentric father. When Pearl and Vally learn that Pa has risked the Arcade - and himself - in a shocking deal with the mysterious Obscurosmith, the siblings hatch a plan. Soon they are swept into a dangerous game with impossibly high stakes: defeat seven challenges by the stroke of midnight and both the Arcade and their father will be restored. But if they fail Pearl and Vally won't just lose Pa - they'll forget that he and the Arcade ever existed. ...Show more

On the Way to Nana's by Frances Haji-Ali; Lindsay Haji-Ali; David Hardy (Illustrator)

$17.99 AUD

Category: Children

Age range 4 to 8 Frances and Lindsay Haji-Ali take us counting backwards from FIFTEEN to ONE on this spectactular journey in the far north of WA. When Frances and Lindsay lived with their family in Broome, they often set out to visit Nana in the tiny outback town of Wyndham over 1,000km north. These roa d trips took them across the magnificent Kimberley landscape and inspired this counting story. On the way to Nana's is a standout counting book. Counting backwards from 'fifteen to one' is a challenging concept for children to grasp. Each double-page spread includes numbers and words and will enthrall readers, parents and educators as they find and count the objects on each page. From bulbous boabs and wild brumbies to weary travellers, flying magpie geese and flowing waterfalls, David Hardy's striking illustrations capture the awe and excitement of this special family adventure. ...Show more

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

$24.99 AUD

Category: Teenage

Here at Zalindov, the only person you can trust is yourself. Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan is a survivor. For ten years, she has worked as the healer in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, making herself indispensable. Kept afloat by messages of hope from her family, Kiva has one goal and one goal only: stay alive. Then one day the infamous Rebel Queen arrives at the prison on death's door and Kiva receives a new message: Don't let her die. We are coming. The queen is sentenced to the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals. Aware the sickly queen has little chance of making it through the Trials alive, Kiva volunteers to take her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom. But no one has ever survived. And with an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva's heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can't escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun. From bestselling Australian author Lynette Noni comes a masterful and action-packed YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Sabaa Tahir.   ...Show more

The LEGO Games Book by Kosara Tori

$29.99 AUD

Category: Activity books, Puzzles, Games

Comes with exclusive bricks and game ideas to get the whole family playing together! Looking for ways to spend more quality time with your kids? Want exciting screen-free activities that all ages can enjoy together? Build in some time for fun with The LEGO® Games Book! This book is packed with more than 50 activities, including puzzles, challenges, brainteasers and games to do with LEGO bricks for kids aged 6 years and up - and grown-ups, too! Who can build the tallest tower in less than 30 seconds? Which team will win a no-thumbs building challenge? Can anyone solve the sliding brick puzzle? Get out your LEGO® bricks and put your family and friends to the test with more than 50 fun puzzles, challenges, brainteasers and games for kids aged 6 years and over - and grown-ups, too! The LEGO Games Book also includes all the LEGO bricks you need to complete at least ten of the challenges in the book. Packed with LEGO building ideas and activities for the whole family, there's a challenge or game for everyone to enjoy. Bring screen-free family fun home with The LEGO Games Book. You can build and play together to create memories that will last a lifetime! ©2020 The LEGO Group. ...Show more

Glow in the Dark Space Illuminated Jigsaw Puzzle (500 pce)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Activity books, Puzzles, Games

Piece together a colorful outer space scene with Mudpuppy's Space Illuminated 500 Piece Glow in the Dark Family Puzzle. After you complete the puzzle, turn out the lights to reveal glowing outer space surprises!  - 500 Piece Pieces - Reveal glow in the dark surprises! - Puzzle: 20 x 20", 51 x 51 cm - Box: 8 x 8 x 2", 20 x 20 x 5 cm - Ages 6+ - Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper. Printed with nontoxic inks. - All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations ...Show more