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The rescuer of Tiny Creatures by Curtis Manley illustrated by Lucy Ruth CumminsRoberta sees the world in a different way - she notices the tiny creatures that everyone else seems to ignore or avoid or worse. "I...
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We are Australians by Duncan Smith and Nicole Godwin illustrated by Jandamarra CaddThe vivid cover illustration of a young face invites the reader to look closely at this book, to read it carefully and to think about...
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Elephant Soup by Ingrid and Dieter SchubertA small mouse is feeling sad. He knows the best way to cheer himself up is to gather is friends, grab his biggest cooking pot and mix...
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My Deadly Boots by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler illustrated by Samantha CampbellA young boy has saved his coins and today his package has arrived - glorious shiny new boots: "Spikes on the bottom boots, my...
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Monsoon by Uma Krishnaswami illustrated by Jmel AkibThe word monsoon comes from an old Arabic word, mausim , meaning 'season'. The monsoon is a season of rain. This is a book about...
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Wish Sisters series by Allison Rushby illustrated by Karen Blair"It all started when our Granny Aggie found an imp in an old bottle and wished for us to have unlimited wishes. You'd think having...
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Loteria by Karla Arenas Valenti illustrated by Dana Sanmar"The issue of free will was one the two friends often debated. At the heart of the debate was the question of choice: whether...
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Lionel and Me by Corinne Fenton illustrated by Tracie Grimwod"In the beginning life was perfect ... a warm, comfy bed, yummy food, long walks, frolics along the sand and, best of all,...
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Soon by Libby Gleeson illustrated by Jedda RobaardI have a friend who is expecting a new grandchild. Her little grand daughter, aged four, is getting ready for her new brother...
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I can see Nature's Rainbow by Vicky Woodgate"Some creatures use colour to camouflage themselves, others to send a warning or to attract a mate. While plants can't talk,...
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The Hush Treasure Book and exhibitionThis travelling exhibition designed by Books Illustrated showcases the original art for The Hush Treasure Book, created by 20...
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Jigsaw: a Puzzle in the Post by Bob GrahamWhy were the Kelly's sent this parcel in the post? We will never know nor do we know who sent it but it was a perfect gift. Bob...
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Bev and Kev by Katrina Germein illustrated by Mandy FootWhere does Bev fit? She is SO tall. The other animals say cruel things to her, mocking her for her height, belittling her for...
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Subbie and his Mate by Corinne Fenton illustrated by Mark WilsonThe most famous horse race in Australia is The Melbourne Cup. It is always run on the first Tuesday in November. in 1992....
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Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation by Ashleigh Barton illustrated by Sarah DavisBookseller blurb: It's holiday time for Solomon and his cousins. Uncle Dracula has planned a surprise visit to Paris. There will be...
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Before you were Born by Katrina Germein illustrated by Helene Magisson"Famil and friends all gathered here, bringing their love, good wishes and cheer. All the talk was of you and when you would come....
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Jorn's Imagination by Coral Vass illustrated by Nicky Johnston"Jorn loved ideas. He collected ideas everywhere he went." "Then one day, Jorn had a new idea. A magnificent idea." "Jorn...
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A Squiggly Line by Robert Vescio illustrated by Kathy CreamerIs this book meant to convey some really deep meaning or life message? The words of the text do seem slightly philosophical, but...
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Peregrines in the City by Andrew Kelly and Sue Lawson illustrated by Dean A Jones"The tiercel hunts, searching for prey." What is a tiercel? Where is this huge bird? Where does he take is prey?...
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Stay for Dinner by Sandhya Parappukkaran illustrated by Michelle Pereira"I love dinner time with my family, especially when friends are invited." On special days Reshma eat sadhya , a...
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The Puppets of Spelhorst: A Norendy Tale by Kate DiCamillo illustrated by Julie MorstadAt its heart this is a story about the serendipity of life. It is also a quietly understated love story (and you know I adore those)....
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Lost by Mariajo Ilustrajo"I am not sure how I got here ... everything looks so different." A huge polar bear finds himself in the city. Everything is so...
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Impossible Creatures by Katherine RundellIn this book you will meet - beautiful Al-mirajes; Dragons of every size; a Kanko; a vicious Karkadann; some little Lavellans;...
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Egg by Clare Atkins illustrated by Harrison VialThis is my favourite type of picture book – a book with layers of meaning which can be enjoyed by a very young child but which...
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What to say when you don't know what to say by Davina Bell illustrated by Hilary Jean TapperThere are so many big emotions in this deceptively simple book: grief, loss, sadness, loneliness, friendship, new relationships,...
