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Everywhere, Wonder by Matthew Swanson illustrated by Bobbi Behr"I have a story to share. It is a little gift from me to you. You might not know it, but you have a story, too. You'll find it in the...
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What About Worms? by Ryan T Higgins and Mo Willems"I love a book that worms its way into your heart." What About Worms is the perfect book for a newly confident reader - it is...
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Meet the illustrator Chuck GroeninkFrom Rufus the Writer by Elizabeth Bram Why have a lemonade stand when you can have a story stand? That’s what Rufus, a boy...
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Life in a Hollow by David Gullan illustrated by Suzanne Houghton"The rosellas were noisy and made quite a mess, but the hollow was perfectly made for a nest. Two rosellas came in to rest as a pair....
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One Little Dung Beetle by Rhian Williams illustrated by Heather Potter and Mark Jackson"One little dung beetle rolling up some poo, working very hard like a beetle likes to do." In this clever...
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Albert's Tree by Jenni DesmondNever, never underestimate the power of a great story twist! And appealing illustrations and brilliant end papers. This book has it all....
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Rain by Anders HolmerBookseller blurb: This haiku collection will enchant both nature lovers and budding poets. The spare, lyrical text describes a...
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One Day by the Numbers by Steve Jenkins"A lot goes on in 24 hours, from the 100,000 beats of your heart to the dozen of deadly natural disasters that take place around the...
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Ten-Word Tiny Tales by Joseph CoelhoNotice the subtitle: ‘To Inspire and Unsettle.’ Colby Sharp mentioned this book as one he read to his fifth-grade...
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A Secret Shared by Patricia MacLachlan"A lie is deep and dark tangled in my words - my head my heart until truth shines it away - Leaving...
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A Home in the Barn by Margaret Wise Brown illustrated by Jerry Pinkney"There are two supporting actors (in this story) - the blustery wind and the barn itself. I knew my challenge would be to make the...
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The Snow Lion by Jim Helmore illustrated by Richard Jones"Where did you come from?' Caro asked. 'Oh, here and there,' said the lion." Caro and her mum have moved. The new...
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Fish and Sun by Sergio RuzzierYoung Fish is cold and bored living under the sea. He tells his mum won't bother with breakfast - he is going to find a different place...
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Meet Gabriel EvansImage source: State Library of Western Australia I will be meeting Gabriel Evans (as Bluey would say - in real life!) on...
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The Friendship Bench by Wendy Meddour illustrated by Daniel EgneusTilly has moved to a new house. She has her good friend Shadow but Shadow is a dog and so he is not allowed to go to...
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If I had a little dream by Nina Laden illustrated by Melissa Castrillon"If I had a little house, I would name it Love. Love would make me happy and protect me like a glove. ......
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Meet the illustrator Beth KrommesOne of our large chain bookstores recently filled a table with children's books that had been on their shelves since...
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Cricket in the Thicket by Carol Murray illustrated by Melissa SweetThere are thirty poems in this lively collection and as a bonus each page also has a small fact box with extra science details...
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Yellow, Pink, Red, Green, Blue - popup board books by Aurore PetitA rubber duckie . . . a raincoat . . . a ray of light! Infants and young readers will delight as these objects jump off the page in...
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A Stone is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth illustrated by Marc MartinStop and talk about the cover with your young reading companion then find a river or lake and skip a few stones! Next read...
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Howard the average Gecko by Wendy Meddour illustrated by Carmen SaldañaHoward is skilled with camouflage. He thinks he is SO special and unique. Of course this is not true. His boasting really annoys all...
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Little Book Big Ideas book series from Noodle JuiceWhat is Music is one title from this series and it covers a wide range of music related topics. It is aimed at a young child aged 5+. The...
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The Book of Gold by Bob StaakeIsaac visits the New York public library with his parents: "Isaac's parents loved books. They adored how they smelled and the way...
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Storm by Jane Bunn illustrated by Dasha Riley"The sky was menacing and dark. It looked like it could swallow anything and everything." The television weather presenter advises...
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My Mornington's Favourite things by Karen GeorgeMr Mornington lives next door. Our narrator, a young girl, visits him through a gap in their hedge fence. She knows Mr Mornington...
