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Before Colors: Where pigments and dyes come from by Annette Bay Pimentel illustrated by Madison SaferOur eyes see colours (Australian spelling) but many of the colours used in art took a long time to develop and some discoveries were...
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Where are all the Christmas Beetles by Suzanne HoughtonThe end papers in this book are scrumptious. Each page is designed with so much care and the final fact pages are sure to satisfy your...
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Bird Builds a Nest by Martin Jenkins illustrated by Richard JonesThe preamble to this book says: "This is a book about forces. A force is something that makes an object move, stop moving or change...
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The Third Gift by Linda Sue Park illustrated by Bagram IbatoullineBlurb: The three wise men, or the three kings, are familiar figures in the Christmas tradition. Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park...
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Christmas Book Shopping CataloguesI have had this idea before - to collect the catalogues of book shops in my city and compare their children's book recommendations....
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Meet the illustrator Sara ActonTake a look at Sara Acton's portfolio Sara Acton is an award-winning author and illustrator. Sara grew up in the Cotswolds...
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No one but you by Douglas Wood illustrated by PJ LynchLynch’s softly smudged oil paintings, drenched in sun- and moonlight, match the gentle flow of this sensory walk...
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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk by Natasha FarrantBen is an orphan. Each Sunday, when he was young, the orphans were taken for a walk along the canal. On this day Ben aged just...
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What can you do with a rock? by Pat Zietlow Miller illustrated by Katie Kath"Some people don't notice rocks. They walk by, head in the air, hands in their pockets, missing the magic underfoot." So what can you...
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IBBY Australia Mini Masterpiece art Auction meet Liz DuthieWombat Liz Duthie’s illustrations are earthy and realistic, capturing the curiosity and charm of Australia’s much-loved...
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Under the Red Shawl by Vikki Conley illustrated by Martina HeiduczekI wrote this story to explore the many challenges that our world presents for our children. We all have different homes and places...
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Tyger by SF Said illustrated by Dave McKeanWhen you see the cover of this book do you immediately think of the famous poem - that's good because the words of the poem...
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Ajay and the Jaipur Moon by Varsha Shah"Space offers us new worlds to conquer, new territories to colonize, and endless resources to take." These are the...
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The King with Dirty Feet by Sally Pomme Clayton illustrated by Rhiannon SandersonBlurb from the illustrator web page: There once was a king who hated bath time so much that he never washed. He was a very smelly...
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Paper Dragon - The Fight for the Hidden Realm by Siobhan McDermott"There are twelve skills needed to become a Cyo B'Ahon. Six to protect those you will watch over and six to achieve immortality....
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IBBY Mini Masterpiece art auction - meet Tom JellettIBBY Australia Try the QR code Or click this link - setting up an account is easy and you can mark your...
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The Science of Baking - Ada Twist Scientist - The Why Files - by Andrea Beaty and Dr Theanne GriffinWhen I make a cake - something I do every week - I marvel that odd ingredients can meld together into something delicious. I...
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The Treasure Box by Margaret Wild illustrated by Freya Blackwood"This is a book about our people, about us ... it is rarer than rubies, more splendid than silver,...
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Honk, Honk! Hold tight by Jessica Souhami"I will share my kingdom with anyone who can make Princess Alice laugh." Many people try but they all fail. Then along comes young...
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Luna and the Sky Dragon by Bethan WoollvinLuna is a young astronomer. She takes the time to observe the skies and notice patterns. People in her village make sense of the skies...
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Dandy the Highway Lion by Stephanie Sorrell illustrated by Roxana de RondAmidst an abundance of silly scrapes, camaraderie and merciless baddies, Sorrell has also crafted a story...
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How to Write a Poem by Kwane Alexander and Deanna Nikaido illustrated by Melissa Sweet"Close your eyes, open the window of your mind and climb out, like a seedling reaching for tomorrow." Every word...
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Ties that Bind, Ties that Break by Lensey NamiokaAilin lives in China. The year is 1911. She is part of a large extended family who still follow old customs. At a very young age she is...
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The Great Storm Whale by Benji DaviesGrandma tells little Noi about her own childhood when her father made her a wooden flute. She loved playing her flute to a whale who swam...
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Buccanauts and Aquaneers by Nan McNab illustrated by Jiji Tibor Novak"When Wanda crossed the railway line Her briefcase in the back Sprang open and her workers' card Were scattered on the track....
