Recreation

Children’s New Titles October 2011 (arrived in September)

Audio Visual

Chris Humfrey's wild life. Volume 1 [videorecording (DVD)]
Meet Chris Humfrey a zoologist who lives with his young family and their really big dog in an idyllic bush haven in country Victoria. But the Humfreys also share their home with a few other pets - more than 2000 and each one of them needs care and attention 24/7. This isn't your average family home. It's a private zoo where human and animal sagas unfold on a daily basis. Chris and his wife Nicole work around the clock to keep their very extended family happy and healthy and manage their enthusiastic crew of GenY zookeepers/presenters. Each week Chris will share with us this extraordinary life and his amazing knowledge of Australia's fauna. Follow Chris in this chaotic animal-crazy series that captures the drama the danger the animal antics and the sheer exhilaration of Chris Humfrey's Wild Life. Every day a new saga unfolds at the zoo. Every day there is something new to learn - even for Chris.
I saved you life [videorecording (DVD)].
In 5 4 3 2... he's sweet polite and okay definitely overbearing at times but Freddie Benson keeps things smooth and running on iCarly. From being the centre of Sam's jokes to mending Carly and Sam's friendship to saving Carly's life from an oncoming truck there couldn't be a better boy-next-door to complete the iCarly crew!
Rango [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Gore Verbinski.
Rango, a kooky pet chameleon, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, a lawless outpost populated by the desert's most wily and whimsical creatures. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt, until he starts to become the hero he once only pretended to be. Special features: commentary, deleted scenes with an all-new ending, a featurette, and previews.
The land before time [videorecording (DVD)], directed by Don Bluth.
Embark on a journey into an enchanting prehistoric adventure with dinosaur pals Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie in this acclaimed animated classic for the entire family. In a long-ago age of rumbling volcanoes and perilious earthquakes, a young braucheosaurus named Littlefoot suddenly finds himself on his own. Setting out to find the lush feeding grounds of the legendary Great Valley, he meets up with four other young dinosaurs who agree to join his quest.
Dora the explorer. Singing sensation! [videorecording (DVD)].
Dora the Explorer, along with Boots the monkey, a map, and a trusty backpack, set off in search of a famous pirate ship. The journey includes a variety of rousing songs, as well as an introduction to basic logic, language, and mathematical skills. Includes over 30 songs to sing along to.
Putumayo kids presents acoustic dreamland [sound recording]
Back at the barnyard. Club Otis [videorecording (DVD)].
Everything is not as it seems down on the farm. Join Otis and his pals as they walk and talk their way into trouble. Then laugh along as they try to make their way out before anyone notices!
Ben & Holly's little kingdom. Volume 3, The elf games and other stories [videorecording (DVD)].
Casper & friends. Volume six [videorecording (DVD)].
Casper's scare school. Vote for Casper [videorecording (DVD)].
For ghosts, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and other creatures of the night, anything goes-- except making friends with humans! When Casper, the world's friendliest ghost, befriends a human kid, his uncles decide to send him off to the one place in the world (or the underworld) that can cure him of his friendliness once and for all: Scare School.
Guess with Jess. Volume 3, Why do bees make honey? [videorecording (DVD)] : and 5 other big questions.
Join Jess and his friends as the explore Greendale Farm and search for the answers to the big questions.
Pingu. Pingu in paradise & Boogaloo [videorecording (DVD)].
Pingu is a cheeky, charming young penguin who spends all his time paying with his friends and family. He is always landing himself in comical situations whilst living in his snowy world!
SpongeBob SquarePants. Legends of Bikini Bottom [videorecording (DVD)].
Hang on as Spongebob, Patrick, and the rest of their Bikini Bottom friends dive into Spongebob's Legends of Bikini Bottom. Squirm when Patrick and SpongeBob find themselves held prisoner by a backward gang, SpongeBob and pals look for a way out of the Bikini Bottom Triangle, and an evil hag curses the Krusty Krab! Laugh when Patrick finds he has lots in common with a monster that invades town, join SpongeBob and Patrick on their search for a drain that once destroyed the city, and more.
SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob's last stand [videorecording (DVD)].
SpongeBob SquarePants. Spongicus [videorecording (DVD)].
Bikini Bottom gets turned upside-down when SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick become gladiators; Squidward tries to compose some music; Plankton starts a rock band with Patrick, Squidward and SpongeBob; Mr. Krabs becomes more obsessed with money; and SpongeBob taps into his spongy-ness.
Madeline. Madeline's first adventures [videorecording (DVD)].
Madeline. Madeline's rescue [videorecording (DVD)].
The farthest away mountain [sound recording], Lynne Reid Banks.
From Dakin's bedroom window the farthest mountain's peak is capped with pink and purple and green snow. No one has ever been there until Dakin hears a voice calling her to fight the evil on the mountain and set it free.
Threads [sound recording], Sophia Bennett.
Nonie, Edie and Jenny are best friends with very individual tastes. But when they meet a young African refugee called Crow, sketching a dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum, they discover a common passion.
Artichoke hearts [sound recording], Sita Brahmachari.
Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic and outspoken family where it's not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her, and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past and has grown hardened layers - like those of an artichoke - around his heart. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her.
Phoebe finds her voice [sound recording], Anne-Marie Conway.
Why won't Phoebe's annoying neighbour, Monty B., leave her alone? Can she get her dippy dad and over-worked mother back together again? Will class mean-girl, Polly Carter, just get off her case for once? And most important of all - will she overcome her stage fright to sing her musical solo?
The night-watchmen [sound recording], Helen Cresswell.
The two men in the park look and live like tramps, though they call themselves night-watchmen. Henry knows he will have to discover more about their strange, secret life. Quite apart from the mysterious allusions to "ticking" and "night trains", they had a certain aliveness, a sort of larger-than-lifeness.
Zelah Green [sound recording], Vanessa Curtis.
My Name is Zelah Green and I'm a cleanaholic. I spend most of my life running away from germs. And dirt. And people. And I'm just about doing okay and then my stepmother packs me off to some kind of hospital to live with a bunch of strangers. It's stuck in the middle of nowhere. Great. There's Alice who's anorexic. Caro who cuts herself. Silent Sol who has the cutest smile. And then there's me
Ravenwood [sound recording], Andrew Peters.
A poor plumber's boy, Ark spends his days unblocking the toilets of Arborium. But, while at work, Ark overhears a plot to rob the island of its greatest natural resource - wood. Soon Ark's life is plunged into danger as he vows to save his home and his people.
Thai-riffic! [sound recording], Oliver Phommavanh.
Albert (Lengy) Lengviriyakul, is fed up with being Thai. His parents own a Thai restaurant with the cheesy name of Thai-riffic! and Lengy is sick of being his father's curry guinea pig, longing to just eat pizza! At school he is a bit of a troublemaker, going to any lengths to hide his background. But when his best friend decides to become Thai for a day for a school project, Lengy stubbornly comes to the realisation that there may just be some pretty cool things about his culture.
Alien storm [sound recording], A.G. Taylor.
An alien virus, carried to Earth by a meteorite storm, gave Sarah, Robert and their friends superpowers. More of the deadly meteorites are heading their way, and it's up to Sarah and her friends to thwart the plans of the mysterious Russian billionaire Nikolai Makarov.
More bedtime stories [sound recording], Johnny Morris.
The seas of doom [sound recording], Steve Cole.
A huge seamonster is on the loose in the watery world of Aqua Minor, and Captain Teggs and the astrosaurs on the DSS Sauropod are sent to help. But when Teggs and Gipsy travel to the bottom of the sea to investigate, they find big trouble.
Horror from the deep [sound recording] : &, Revenge of the stink-monster, Pete Johnson.
No sooner has Charlie arrived on Earth than he finds himself on the trail of a very mysterious ghost. A giant three-eyed octopus is terrorising two ghosts living on a pirate shipwreck.
Vlad the drac returns [sound recording], Ann Jungman.
Vlad the Drac is on holiday in England and staying with old friends, the Stones. But what does a vegetarian vampire who loves the limelight find to do with himself all day long?
Oliver Moon. Troll trouble [sound recording] ; &, Monster mystery, Sue Mongredien.
Oliver Moon really wants to be a hero in the Magic School play, but he's given the role of the stinky troll instead! In 'Monster Mystery' Oliver wins the Magic school raffle, only to find that his prize is a painting of an ugly monster.
The Borrowers aloft [sound recording], Mary Norton.
The Borrowers have found the perfect place to live-- a complete model village. But their life is disturbed again when Mr. Platter, who has a rival scheme, decides he wants some live inhabitants for his village.
Mr Gum and the goblins [sound recording], Andy Stanton.
Mr Gum and the Billy William are once more mucking things up for everyone. They're making their bad plans up on Goblin Mountain. Can the brave travellers make it past the three Impossible Challenges of Goblin Mountain and save the town?
Alone in the night [sound recording], Holly Webb.
Jasmine is thrilled when she gets to catsit for her neighbours while they're away on holiday for Christmas. She adores looking after the beautiful Star, and only wishes she could keep her forever! But what Jasmine doesn't know is that Star has a secret.

Into Reading

Bangers and cash, written by Tom Easton ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
Captain Flint and the Poor Pirates have just captured a ship and stolen lots of gold, as well as a whole sackful of sausages!
Fish fingers and leaks, written by Tom Easton ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
The Poor Pirates have stolen a bag full of fish fingers. Just as the men are about to sit down to eat, their ship, The Stuck Pig, starts to leak. Captain Flint orders his crew to plug the leaks, but they aren't very happy!.
Pirate underpants!, written by Tom Easton ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
Captain Flint is angry. The Poor Pirates just can't capture any ships. The Stuck Pig is too slow and her saild her falling to bits. Whatever can they do?
The pirate code, written by Tom Easton ; illustrated by Matt Buckingham.
With their ship stolen by Captain Greenbeard and his Mean Pirates, Captain Flint and his crew are in a bit of a pickle. Who will save the day?
Rapunzel, illustrated by Tamsin Hinrichsen.
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.
Rumpelstiltskin, illustrated by Marina Le Ray.
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.
The emperor's new clothes, illustrated by Marina Le Ray.
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.
Snow White and the seven dwarfs, illustrated by Tanya Maiboroda.
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.
Blackbeard's end, Barrie Wade and Graham Philpot.
Blackbeard and his crew have been terrifying all the sailors in Virginia. So when Blackbeard holds a huge party, the Governor decides that this is the best chance to finish him off, once and for all. But will Blackbeard trick his way out yet again?The Hopscotch Adventures series contains exciting, page-turning adventure stories of no more than 400 words for children developing their reading confidence.

Non-Fiction

The comic book strip big fat book of knowledge, Sally Kindberg and Tracey Turner.
Zoom encyclopedia : a close-up and far-out look at our world, written by Mike Goldsmith ... [et al.].
Zoom in and zoom out and take in the world from a new perspective. the world from different angles and fresh perspectives in Zoom Encyclopedia . Captivating and clever, this brand new encylopedia focuses on the world in a unique way.
The greedy sparrow : an Armenian tale, retold by Lucine Kasbarian ; illustrated by Maria Zaikina.
A sparrow receives kindness from strangers and repays each act of kindness with a trick to get more, but at last, in a surprising twist, the sparrow is back with his original problem.
My body : fun experiments for budding scientists, Lisa Burke.
Fun experiments to learn about your body for mini scientists. Mini Scientist: My Body will teach your child all about the five senses with this activity book, packed with cool experiments to do together. They'll love learning first concepts doing fun, mess-free activities, from optical illusions, to an apple(less) pie that tastes of apple.
Dinosaurs : a children's encyclopedia.
A complete visual encyclopedia covering the entire range of prehistoric animal life for younger readers. It's jam-packed with over 100 dinosaurs and entries on all the best known prehistoric animals from giant dragonflies to the Velociraptor. This definitive guide includes exclusive, newly commissioned photos of the world's best and most complete dinosaur fossils, on location in North America and Europe. This is not just a catalogue of facts and photos, but the book every budding fossil hunter and dinosaur enthusiast will want to read.
Seashore, written by Steve Parker.
"DK Eyewitness Seashore" is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the demanding conditions of life on the seashore. Stunning photographs of fish, crustacea, and seabirds offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view to the story of the seashore. This title helps you show your child how a sea-urchin disguises itself or find out how a crab can grow a new leg. They'll reel in all the amazing secrets of the Earth's shorelines from the various fish in the sea and other beach critters, the effects of coastal pollution and their responsibilities as a visitor to the beach. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Seashores. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our associated website.
Predator, written by David Burnie.
Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behaviour of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
Shark, written by Miranda MacQuitty.
How cool is this?
Discover the secret science behind the coolest inventions. How Cool is This? is an exciting introduction to inventions and technology. It's packed with delights such as glow sticks and exploding bubbles, modern mysteries like e-ink and wind turbines and familiar objects from crash helmets to fireworks.
Who has what? : all about girls' bodies and boys' bodies, Robie H. Harris ; illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott.
Arms & armour, written by Michele Byam.
Robots, Clive Gifford.
Dressing up as a fairy, Rebekah Joy Shirley ; photographs by Chris Fairclough.
Dressing up as a Knight, Rebekah Joy Shirley ; photography by Chris Fairclough.
Dressing up as an astronaut, Rebekah Joy Shirley ; photography by Chris Fairclough.
Everyday play : play activities for young children, Kaye Plowman ; photography by Clinton Plowman ; [in association with Playgroup Victoria].
Living dangerously : a slackliner balances his way towards lost arrow spire, Yosemite National Park, USA, Penny Smith.
This title helps you to discover the spectacular lifestyles of the bold and the brave. "Living Dangerously" is a book about life without limits. Just pop on the free 3-D glasses and leap into the land of the brave. Join the bungee jumper as he falls backwards towards a river, or the abseiling construction worker putting the finishing touches to the top of the tallest building in the world. It also helps you to find out all about life on the edge as you flick through the pages to see jaw-dropping 3-D images of real people doing real things. "Living Dangerously" is packed with facts on what the extreme sport or job involves, the hazards, the equipment and record-breaking feats. With the awesome 3-D glasses, you'll feel like you're experiencing it too. Don't try this at home!
Green glass beads : a collection of poems for girls, [collected by] Jacqueline Wilson.
How people lived, written by Jim Pipe ; illustrations by Zack McLaughlin.
Presents an illustrated look at life over different eras around the world, from prehistory to the present and beyond.
The Kingfisher world atlas.
Alexander the Great : the story of the invincible Macedonian king, Martin Howard.
Beatrice's dream : a story of Kibera slum, Karen Lynn Williams ; photographs by Wendy Stone.
Fabulous : a portrait of Andy Warhol, Bonnie Christensen.
Who's who in WW2, Alison Hawes.
Inventors who changed the world, Angela Royston.
Wow! Ancient history, written by Joe Fullman ; consultant, John Haywood.
World War I, written by Simon Adams ; photographed by Andy Crawford.
Fromelles : Australia's bloodiest day at war, Carole Wilkinson.
What's going on in WW2?, Paul Mason.
What's Going On in WW2 contains information in the form of articles written from the perspective of children experiencing life during World War II. This book provides a fresh and exciting insight into the history of World War II. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.
Victorians, written by Ann Kramer.
The church, Virginia Schomp.
"Describes the role of religion in the lives of Victorians, including how it influenced the way they lived, how they observed special occasions, and how they coped with the many changes and challenges of their times."
The countryside, Virginia Schomp.
"Describes daily life in the countryside of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper
Victoria and her court, Virginia Schomp.
"A social history of Victorian England, focusing on life in the upper echelons of society during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)."
Tudor, written by Simon Adams.
Paddington's guide to London : a bear's eye view, Michael Bond.
One small island : the story of Macquarie Island, Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch.
A non-fiction picture book about the life and times of Macquarie Island, a sub-Antarctic Island and World Heritage Site. This book traces the history of the island and the story of how its precious ecosystem has been damaged over the years and how recently attempts have been made to regenerate and restore it to its former pristine state. It's a story of hope and renewal, and Macquarie Island's plight is a microcosm of the environmental issues facing us today.
Igloo : could you live in a house made of snow?, Louise Spilsbury.
An introduction to faraway homes across the globe. How do people survive in different and extreme climates? The Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young children in the first few years of school. Each book is illustrated in full colour throughout and packed with fascinating information from across the globe.

Older Fiction

The bridge to Never Land, Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.
Sarah and Aidan begin to decipher a mysterious document that refers to the origins of Peter Pan and are suddenly pursued by a being that can take any form and will stop at nothing to get what it wants from them.
The un-forgotten coat, Frank Cottrell Boyce ; photographs by Carl Hunter and Clare Heney.
This is a stunning magical story of a summer of friendship with darker undertones of refugees. Two refugee brothers from Mongolia are determined to fit in with their Liverpool schoolmates, but bring so much of Mongolia to Bootle that their new friend and guide, Julie, is hard-pressed to know truth from fantasy as she recollects a wonderful friendship that was abruptly ended when Chingis and his family were forced to return to Mongolia. Told with the humour, warmth and brilliance of detail which characterizes Frank Cottrell Boyce's writing, this magical and compelling story is enriched by stunning and atmospheric Polaroid photos. This title is written by a popular, best-selling and prize-winning author.
The filth licker, Cristy Burne ; illustrated by Siku.
Miku is going to School Camp in the forest, with her friend Cait and the rest of her class. It should be fun. But Miku has premonitions of danger, and when Oscar goes down with a festering rash, and a rushing wind blows out the bonfire she's sure something bad is going on. Then Alex finds the frog-like Filth-Licker in the boys' toilets. Can Miku save her friends from the evil that is rising? And what about the Fith Licker? Whose side is he really on?
Donald & Benoit, John Patrick Byrne.
In a small seaside town called Fishertown, a cat named Donald and a boy named Benoit await the return of their seafaring father while they try to keep one another's spirits up and find work.
The lemonade crime, Jacqueline Davies.
When money disappears from fourth-grader Evan's pocket and everyone thinks that his annoying classmate Scott stole it, Evan's younger sister stages a trial involving the entire class, trying to prove what happened.
The Spook's destiny, Joseph Delaney ; illustrated by David Wyatt.
Everest : you decide how to survive, Bill Doyle and David Borgenicht ; illustrated by Yancey Labat with David Morton, climbing consultant.
As part of a group of young climbers trying to climb Mount Everest, the reader must make decisions that will ensure survival and success in reaching the summit.
Charlie Joe Jackson's guide to not reading, Tommy Greenwald.
Middle schooler Charlie Joe is proud of his success at avoiding reading, but eventually his schemes go too far.
Torn, Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Time travelers Jonah and Katherine arrive in 1611 to rescue missing child John Hudson, son of the explorer Henry Hudson, but just as the mutiny on the Discovery is supposed to start, Jonah and Katherine's knowledge of history is tested once again, and they fear that more is at stake than just one boy's life. Author's note includes facts about Henry Hudson's explorations.
George and the Big Bang, Lucy & Stephen Hawking ; illustrated by Garry Parsons.
Eric is involved with a big experiment in Switzerland, looking to explore the earliest moment of the universe. But, there is a group of people who don't think this experiment should go ahead and are planning to sabotage the Grand Switch-on. Will they suceed? Whose side is Reeper on this time? And why does he want to speak to Annie and George so desperately?
Crookedstar's promise, Erin Hunter.
As a young warrior, Crookedjaw pledges his undying loyalty to RiverClan in exchange for the promise of power, not realizing that his pledge will haunt him when he becomes the leader of his Clan.
Mars : you decide how to survive, Hena Khan and David Borgenicht with Robert Zubrin, Mars consultant ; illustrated by Yancey Labat.
As a member of a young crew of astronauts on Mars, the reader is faced with real dangers and must make decisions that will determine the success of the mission.
Watch wolf, Kathryn Lasky ; [interior illustrations by Richard Cowdrey].
Faolan, poised to take his place as a member of the revered Wolves of the Watch, may be the only one who can stop Dunbar MacHeath and his clan from provoking a war between the Watch and the bears.
Amelia's bff : best friends forever, best friends fighting, best friends for now?, Marissa Moss.
Amerlia thought that the only thing better than a best friend was two best friends. But then they come together and she's not sure if any of them are friends. Will Amelia be able to have more than one best friend?
Checkmate, Walter Dean Myers.
Four middle-schoolers who publish an alternative newspaper at their Harlem academy for gifted students investigate why a classmate--one of the best chess players in New York City--was caught trying to buy drugs.
Ten, Lauren Myracle.
Winnie celebrates her unique style through her first year with a double-digit age as she has many new experiences, from the high of spending time in New York City with her aunt and big sister, to the low of her two best friends suddenly becoming interested in boys.
Lucky for good, Susan Patron with illustrations by Erin McGuire.
The residents of Hard Pan, California, come together to help Brigitte and Lucky when the County Health Department threatens to close down the cafe, and meantime Miles's life is complicated by his mother's return.
Flat broke : the theory, practice and destructive properties of greed, Gary Paulsen.
Fourteen-year-old Kevin is a hard worker, so when his income is cut off he begins a series of businesses, from poker games to selling snacks, earning money to take a girl to a dance, but his partners soon tire of his methods.
Boys without names, Kashmira Sheth.
Eleven-year-old Gopal and his family leave their rural Indian village for life with his uncle in Mumbai, but when they arrive his father goes missing and Gopal ends up locked in a sweatshop from which there is no escape.
Kidnap in the Caribbean : a Laura Marlin mystery, Lauren St John ; illustrated by David Dean.
City of ice, Laurence Yep.
From the islands of Hawaii, Scirye and her loyal companions pursue the villainous Mr. Roland and evil dragon Badik all the way to the city of Nova Hafnia in the icy Arctic Circle, to prevent Roland from obtaining the power to alter the universe.

Picture Books

Moomin and the winter snow, based on the original stories by Tove Jansson.
Winter has come to Moominvalley which means that it's time for Moomintroll's best friend, Snufkin, to travel south. All the excitement of the falling snow does nothing to comfort Moomintroll whose sadness at his friend's departure is movingly captured in Tove Jansson's illustrations. What will make him feel better? Gently exploring the nature of friendship, this is a picture book for all ages.
Moomin's lift-the-flap hide and seek.
Meet Moomintroll's family and friends in this intriguing lift-the-flap game of hide-and-seek. Moomintroll cannot find Little My anywhere - and his friends don't seem to know where she is either. Nor does Moominmamma ...but what is Moominpappa keeping under his hat? This is the first in a new range of appealing novelty books for the very young using Tove Jansson's original characters and artwork, published to coincide with the Moomins' 65th anniversary celebrations.
Please may I have some of yours?, characters created by Lauren Child ; [text based on the script written by Carol Noble ; illustrations from the TV animation produced by Tiger Aspect].
Charlie and Lola are going to the zoo and Lola is so extremely excited that she uses up all her photos, spends all her money and eats all her lunch! Lola says, 'Charlie, please may I have some of yours?' Find out how Lola learns to save in this ever so good picture book story.
Ben & duck, Sara Acton.
One day Ben decides to go to the park and feed the ducks. There he meets a particularly persuasive duck who follows him home. This is a delightfully illustrated and funny story about the development of a new relationship between a boy and a duck.
Nana's colours, Pamela Allen, author and illustrator.
It's Nana's birthday and all the children are bringing her a present. Each one is a different colour. What colours do you see? From the much-loved creator of children's books, here comes a charming introduction to the world of colours.
The little, little girl with the big, big voice, Kristen Balouch.
A little girl with a very loud voice has trouble finding a jungle friend to play with, until at last, she meets the one jungle animal whose roar is louder than hers!
E is for echidna : my Australian word book, Bronwyn Bancroft.
Following the success of W is for Wombat, Bronwyn Bancroft has created a companion title, E is for Echidna. A beautiful book of Australian words for the very young.
Some dads, Nick Bland.
Bailey, Harry Bliss.
Although he is a dog, Bailey goes to school where his canine abilities enliven an ordinary day.
Uugghh!, Claudia Boldt.
Happy hippo, angry duck : a book of moods, Sandra Boynton.
Who's hiding? : lift the flap, Sebastien Braun.
Snail trail, Ruth Brown.
Slimy Snail sets out on a trail. But where exactly does he go? Up a hill, over a bridge, down a slope. Slimy Snail sets out on a trail. But where exactly does he go? Up a hill, over a bridge, down a slope ... Things are not always as they seem in this delightful outdoor adventure by the acclaimed Ruth Brown.
How do you feel?, Anthony Browne.
This is a book about feelings, for the youngest child. How do you feel? Sometimes you feel happy, sometimes sad. Sometimes you even feel surprised. Supreme artist and Children's Laureate Anthony Browne brings all his understanding and skill to bear in this exploration of emotion for very young children. This book will reassure and help them understand how they feel, using simple words and pictures. Every parent can feel 'confident' that this is the perfect book. A companion volume to "I Like Books" and "Things I Like", Anthony Browne's young chimp is sure to be a hit with all little ones! This is an accessible first book of feelings, ideal for sharing.
The artist who painted a blue horse, Eric Carle.
Rather than use the same old colors, a child paints animals and objects in a variety of different hues. Includes biographical information about the German painter Franz Marc, who created unconventional animal paintings in the early 1900s.
Hurry down to Derry Fair, Dori Chaconas ; illustrated by Gillian Tyler.
Eager to go on the rides at the county fair, Dinny Brown helps his parents finish their chores.
Otto the book bear, Katie Cleminson.
Chirchir is singing, written by Kelly Cunnane ; illustrated by Jude Daly.
Chirchir wants to help her family with their daily chores, but each of their tasks proves too challenging for her.
First week at cow school, Andy Cutbill ; illustrated by Russell Ayto.
Starting school is full of fun in this laugh-out-loud sequel to The Cow That Laid an Eggand The Cow That Was the Best Moo-ther Marjorie the cow feels jolly proud when her daughter, Daisy, starts school. But lessons aren't as easy as they seem--Daisy can't hoof paint or swat flies like the other cows, and cowpat training is a disaster! Yet, Marjorie soon discovers that Daisy has a surprising talent to make her stand out from the herd.
Out of bed, Fred!, Lucy Davey ; illustrated by Harriet Bailey.
Every day, Mum has to give the boys a hurry-up, but little Shirley is always up and ready to go! The boys decide to teach Shirley a lesson.
Tarantula boo!, written by Lucy Davey ; illustrated by Philip Webb.
Lenny the tarantula is kind of hairy and kind of scary and his favourite game to play at the zoo is something he calls tarantula boo! But while that's all jolly good fun, Lenny is also kind of lonely. So one day, he goes in search of a friend.
The sleepless little vampire, Richard Egielski.
A young vampire, unable to sleep, tries to figure out whether it is the howling of a werewolf, the clacking of skeletons, or something else that is keeping him awake.
The princess and the pig, Jonathan Emmett, Poly Bernatene.
Everything I need to know before I'm five, Valorie Fisher.
This book covers the alphabet, counting, opposites, shapes, colors, and seasons and uses bright photos of retro toys to illustrate these topics.
Oliver, [concept, text and design by Christopher Franceschelli].
Flood, Jackie French, Bruce Whatley.
Substitute Creacher, Chris Gall.
Mr. Creacher, a multi-tentacled substitute teacher, warns his prankish students not to misbehave, recounting rhyming cautionary tales of the weird, spooky, and unexpected.
Enormouse!, Rebecca Gerlings.
Long, long ago there lived a kitten. He was tiny. But he had big ideas... When the kitten drops in to a caravan filled with circus squirrels, they do their very best to build him into their act. But the kitten can't quite get the hang of it... However, his big ideas soon become ENORMOUSE, and the kitten - with help from a few mice - conjures up an amazing spectacle that will wow audiences around the world. This is an uplifting tale about the teeny, tiny things the big things are made of - perfect for young readers everywhere. Don't miss it!.
I spy under the sea, Edward Gibbs.
Get well friends, Kes Gray ; & [illustrated by] Mary McQuillan.
Oh dear! All these animals are poorly! Hamish the Hamster got his whiskers caught up in his wheel. Dipak the Dalmatian's spots came out in stripes. Paul the Python's tail is is a knot and Connie the Crocodile broke her tooth biting a rhino's bottom! But don't worry. with a little help from Nurse Nibbles they'll soon be feeling better.
Traction Man and the beach odyssey, Mini Grey.
Busy day, Sally Grindley ; illustrated by Barbara Vagnozzi.
Giraffe attack, written by Chris Gurney ; illustrated by Aki Fukuoka.
When is a giraffe not a giraffe? Jack is fearful of the dreadful 'giraffe' that everyone talks about, thumping and bumping around the house trying to get in. His imagination knows no bounds, so why does mum laugh and tell him he's being silly?
Come down, cat!, Sonya Hartnett ; illustrated by Lucia Masciullo.
Ko te pumanawa huna o Arapeta Ota, na David Haywood & Peter Adamson ; i whakamaoritia e Jeanette King.
Albert Otter didn't fit in with his family or schoolmates, he had no talent at pole-vaulting or arithmetic, and he was so bad at playing the piano that his music teacher was hospitalized. Then something happened that changed Albert's life forever. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Phoebe and the night creatures, Jenny Hessell ; [illustrations] Donovan Bixley.
It's night time and Phoebe needs to go to the toilet. On her way down the hall she collects an assortment of characters, all of which need to go to the bathroom. Suggested level: junior.
Spot goes to the library, Eric Hill.
Spot loves reading! Join Spot in this new storybook by Eric Hill as he visits the library for the first time, listens to a story and borrows lots of fun books to read at home. Going to the library can be an exciting new first experience for young children - there's lots to learn about choosing a book, taking it to the counter to get it stamped, then taking it home to read and remembering to return it to the library on time. Libraries are the perfect place for young book lovers, and Spot is no exception.
Kipper's birthday and other stories, [Mick Inkpen].
George flies south, Simon James.
This is an inspirational story of a little bird who loses his nest, but finds his wings. Winter is on the way and it's time to fly south. George isn't quite ready to leave his nest yet, but when an enormous gust of wind blows his nest out of the tree, things start to get really interesting! It is a gentle and reassuring tale charmingly told and illustrated by an award-winning picture book creator.
Stuck, Oliver Jeffers.
When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries to knock it down with increasingly larger and more outrageous things.
A bed of your own, Mij Kelly ; [illustrated by] Mary McQuillan.
Suzy Sue and her animal friends star in this fabulous bedtime book. This is the story of Suzy Sue, ready for bed, just like you! But then she finds a cow, a horse, a sheep and a goat all fighting for space in her bed! Will she ever get to sleep?
The extraordinary Mark Twain (according to Susy), Barbara Kerley ; illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham.
Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens wants the world to know that her papa, Mark Twain, is more than just a humorist and sets out to write a comprehensive biography of the American icon.
Follow the line to school, words and art, Laura Ljungkvist.
Encourages young readers to follow the line as it travels through a typical school day, including story-time, recess, library time, and show-and-tell.
Froggy's best babysitter, Jonathan London ; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz.
Froggy wreaks havoc when a new babysitter comes to stay overnight with him and his sister Pollywogilina.
Pirate house swap, Abie Longstaff ; illustrated by Mark Chambers.
This little teddy, [written by Lucy Lyes ; illustrated by Emily Bolam].
Your moon, my moon : a grandmother's words to a faraway child, Patricia MacLachlan ; illustrated by Bryan Collier.
Although their homes are different, a grandmother in New England and her loving grandson in Africa share the same moon.
One lucky duck, written by Alison Maloney ; illustrated by Martha Lightfoot.
One foot two feet : an exceptional counting book, Peter Maloney & Felicia Zekauskas.
A counting book for very early readers.
Ten little caterpillars, Bill Martin Jr. ; illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
Illustrations and rhyming text follow ten caterpillars as one wriggles up a flower stem, another sails across a garden pool, and one reaches an apple leaf, where something amazing happens.
No bears, Meg McKinlay & Leila Rudge.
Let's go, baby-o!, Janet & Andrew McLean.
Let's Go, Baby-o! You and me! To the up, to the down and the turn around, to the wibble and the wobble, and the flip, flop hop. Then twist, twirl, whirrrl... When sleep-time is over, a little boy and his friend play action games, but in between they stop to look out the window. What do they see? Grandparents are digging in the garden, children are building a cubby house, the cat has her eye on the baby birds and the dogs have their eyes on the cat! Let's Go, Baby-o! is a fun-filled story for parents, grandparents, teachers and childcare educators to share with babies and young children. This book shows that learning language and playing games go together and will encourage the conversations between children and adults that are so important for children's development.
For all creatures, Glenda Millard & Rebecca Cool.
Stomp! : a dinosaur follow-the-leader story, uth Paul.
The dinosaurs play follow the leader as they stomp through the swamp. Baby dinosaur tries desperately to mimic his elders with not much success. However, when it's his turn the older dinosaurs have difficulty following him when he floats on water, goes under creepers, and crawls. Suggested level: junior.
Shiny touch trucks, Debbie Powell.
Lulu's lunch : an utterly delicious interactive book, Camilla Reid ; illustrated by Ailie Busby.
I'm here, Peter H. Reynolds.
In a crowded park, a boy makes an airplane out of a piece of paper carried to him by a gentle breeze, sends it on its way, and watches a new friend bring it back to him.
Chilly Milly Moo, Fiona Ross.
While the other cows are enjoying the sun and making plenty of milk, Milly Moo is too hot to make a drop but when the temperature falls, Milly Moo shows the farmer and the rest of the herd what she can do.
My first car was red, Peter Schossow ; translated by Sally-Ann Spencer.
A humourous picture book about cars and two young brothers who go on an adventurous ride.
Splish, splash, Splat!, Rob Scotton.
Splat is not happy to hear that Spike will be coming over for a play date after school, but when their class starts swimming lessons the two discover that they have more in common than a love of candy fish.
Fancy dress farmyard /Nick Sharratt.
School for bandits, Hannah Shaw.
Ralph Raccoon is too polite so his parents send him to Bandit School to learn to behave like a properly bad raccoon.
When the world is ready for bed, Gillian Shields ; illustrated by Anna Currey.
Good little wolf, Nadia Shireen.
Once upon a time there was a wolf called Rolf - a good little wolf who liked baking cakes and was always kind to his friends. But real wolves aren't supposed to be good - they're supposed to be BIG and BAD. Can a good little wolf still be a real wolf? And will Rolf discover there's something big and bad lurking inside him after all?
Goodnight pumpkin, Belynda Smith ; illustrated by Marie Sanders.
Polly keeps getting out of bed and running through to her parents' room and her mum keeps taking her back. Finally, mum gets too tired and lets a visitor in, but this time it's not Polly! Suggested level: junior.
My Dad is beautiful, Jessica Spanyol.
Let me tell you all the ways my dad is beautiful... My Dad is beautiful because he cooks me sausages. Playful, tender and so very true, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the relationship between a little bear and its dad, showing all the different ways that fathers can be wonderful. Jessica Spanyol's vibrant and charming illustrations, accompanied by an impeccable colour palatte, perfectly convey how love is measured in a child's eyes: in simple and unadorned terms. This is a perfect Father's Day gift. This is a book that cheers for dads everywhere and for all families, including single parent families.
Little Rex and the big roar, Ruth Symes ; illustrated by Sean Julian.
The world champion of staying awake, Sean Taylor ; illustrated by Jimmy Liao.
Barry, Colin Thompson.
The bicycle, Colin Thompson.
Fuddles, written and illustrated by Frans Vischer.
When Fuddles the cat escapes from his house and goes to explore the great outdoors, his adventure is more taxing than he expected it to
Muffin and the birthday surprise, Clara Vulliamy.
Introducing Muffin - the yummiest small brown bear! Enter Muffin's world and meet his two adorable friends, Flora and Fizz. With delightfully young storylines, and beautiful bold and simple artwork, Muffin is set to become a firm favourite among pre-schoolers. Today is a special day in Muffin's world - it's Flora and Fizz's birthday and they're going to have a party! Join Muffin as he sets off for the party and gives his friends a very special birthday surprise!.
Hands off, Harry!, Rosemary Wells.
Harry has trouble keeping his hands off his classmates until Tina thinks of the perfect piece of gym equipment to teach him about personal space.
Nog and the land of noses, Bruce Whatley.
Bear and Boat, Cliff Wright.
Nostalgic picture book featuring three lovable bear characters and their adventures.
Are you eating something red?, [text by Harriet Ziefert] ; [illustrated by] Ryan Sias.
Greenie investigates foods of various colours and selects one of each to eat.

Younger Fiction

When apples grew noses and white horses flew : tales of Ti-Jean, Jan Andrews ; illustrations by Dusan Petricic.
Follows the foolish, yet wise, Ti-Jean through three adventures as he outwits a greedy princess, a tiny scoundrel, and a very clever girl, in a collection of stories based on French-Canadian folk literature.
Peter H. Reynolds and New York Hall of Science present Charlie and Kiwi : an evolutionary adventure, written by Eileen Campbell ; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds & FableVision.
Charlie, who wants to explain to his classmates why the kiwi is so different from other birds, follows his stuffed friend Kiwi on a journey through time on which one of his ancestors helps him understand how the kiwi--and all birds--evolved.
Alice's adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll ; illustrated by Tove Jansson.
The road to Goonong, David Cox.
The road to Goonong was just a pair of wheel tracks packed down by buggies and drays that had travelled that way over the years. It ran through forest and passed by farmhouses and the hut where the Schmidt boys lived. Goonong, our farm, was at the end of the road. We had beef cattle and dairy cattle, and there was plenty of room to play and plenty of horses to ride. It was a time when timber-cutters felled big ironbarks and blacksmiths' hammers rang out from the forge. The skies were always blue over Goonong ... With laid-back charm, bush humour and a spirit of optimism, David Cox captures the joy and freedom, as well as the harsh reality of farming life during the Great Depression.
The day Louis got eaten, John Fardell.
Earwig and the witch, Diana Wynne Jones ; illustrated by Marion Lindsay.
Ultimate mission, H.I. Larry ; illustrations by Cal Bennett and Daymon Greulich.
Stego-snottysaurus, Kyle Mewburn & Donovan Bixley.
A terrible flu is sweeping through Arg's valley causing snotty problems for the tribe. Worse, Arg, the most evolved neanderthal boy in his tribe, soon realises that the flu is deadly to the dinosaurs as well. If it reaches the secret valley, the dinosaurs are doomed! Suggested level: primary.
T-wreck-asaurus, Kyle Mewburn & Donovan Bixley.
Arg is the most evolved neanderthal boy in his tribe but his family don't understand his strange, new ways and wish he'd just behave normally. Arg's life is changed forever when he meets Skeet, an equally evolved talking Tyrannosaurus rex. Together they embark on a mission to save the dinosaurs from extinction. Suggested level: primary.
The adventures of Sir Gawain the True, Gerald Morris ; illustrated by Aaron Renier.
Relates the adventures of Sir Gawain, the only undefeated knight in King Arthur's court, who eventually learns the value of friendship, courtliness, and courtesy after a challenge from the Green Knight.
Polly and the wolf again, Catherine Storr ; illustrated by Marjorie-Ann Watts.