New Titles Children’s September 2013 (arrived in August 2013)

• Audio Visual
• Into Reading
• Non-Fiction
• Older Fiction
• Picture Books
• Younger Fiction

Audio Visual

Balto (DVD)

Part husky/part wolf, Balto doesn't know where he belongs. Even though he's different, all of Balto's friends recognise what he still can't see himself; his noble spirit. One day, a serious diphtheria epidemic spreads and when a blizzard closes off all routes of transport, there's no way to obtain life-saving medicine … unless a team of sled dogs can race through the blinding Arctic storm. But the dogs are lost in the frozen wilderness. Now, only Balto can rescue the team and save the children.

Doggie boogie (DVD), directed by Romanus Wolter.

A devoted Bichon pup helps his teenage owner and her dog-dancing uncle unleash their potential.

ParaNorman (DVD), directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler.

The story of Norman, a boy who must use his special powers to save his town from a centuries-old curse. In addition to spooky zombies, he'll also have to take on unpredictable ghosts, wily witches, and, worst of all, clueless grown-ups. But this young ghoul whisperer will soon find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Rise of the guardians (DVD), directed by Peter Ramsey.

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs, and imagination of children all over the world.

Sammy's great escape (DVD), directed Vincent Kesteloot, Ben Stassen.

When Sammy and his lifelong friend Ray are caught by poachers they find themselves destined to become part of an aquarium display in Dubai. As the duo plan an escape, along with their new acquaintances, their young grandchildren go off on an adventure of their own in an effort to save their grandpas.

Sir Billi (DVD) : guardian of the Highlands, directed by Sascha Hartmann.

Everyone wants a grandpa like Sir Billi, the guardian of the Highlands! An ageing, skateboarding vet, Sir Billi goes above and beyond the call of duty fighting villainous policemen and powerful lairds in a battle to save an illegal fugitive, Bessie Boo the beaver! A heart warming and action packed family movie.

The land before time, Volume XI, Invasion of the tinysauruses (DVD)

While trying to obtain "Tree Sweets", Littlefoot runs into the tree and knocks down all the blossoms, which attract the tiny dinosaurs, Tinysauruses. They devour the plants and disappear. Instead of taking the blame, Littlefoot accidentally makes the adults go into a frenzy when they believe the tiny dinosaurs were the main cause. Now Littlefoot and his friends must protect the tiny herd, and in the end learn the value of honesty.

The land before time. IV. Journey through the mists (DVD)

A herd of migrating Longnecks has important news of weather changes in the regions beyond the Great Valley.

The land before time. IX, Journey to Big Water (DVD)

Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Petrie and Ducky resurface in an enchanting all-new musical story about the wonders of discovery. When heavy rains create a mysterious "new water", Littlefoot sets off to explore the Great Valley. He quickly becomes friends with Mo, a prank-playing dolphin-like creature who can't find his way back to the Big Water.

The land before time. V. The mysterious island (DVD)

When a swarm of "leaf-gobblers" devours all the green food in the Great Valley, the herds move on to find another valley of greens and in the process, Littlefoot and his friends Spike, Cera, Petrie and Ducky wind up on an island in the middle of the Big Water. They're reunited with Chomper… Along with his nasty, hungry parents.

The land before time. VII, The stone of cold fire (DVD)

Littlefoot has witnessed an amazing sight: a stone of cold fire that fell through the night sky and landed somewhere in the Smoking Mountains. But Littlefoot is the only one in the Great Valley who saw the stone and he can't find anyone who believes him.

The land before time. VIII, The big freeze (DVD)

Snow falls in the valley for the first time, puzzling and enchanting everyone. It's not long before they all realise that these fun and fluffy white flakes are threatening their survival. Your dinosaur friends are back for the coolest adventure of their lives!

The land before time. Volume XII, The great day of the flyers (DVD)

Petrie is having a difficult time preparing for "the day of the flyers" and important day for all of the flying residents of the Great Valley, when all of the young flyers must participate in a very precise flying exhibition to prove that they are ready to fly with the adults. At the same time, a strange newcomer to the Great Valley has Littlefoot and his friends trying to help figure out just exactly what he is.

The land before time. Volume XIII, The wisdom of friends (DVD)

Littlefoot, Cera, and the rest of the gang meet two yellow-bellied Beipiaosauruses who have lost their way to Berry Valley.

The land before time. X, The great migration (DVD)

Littlefoot and his grandparents share an unusual 'sleep story' that leads them on a fantastic journey! The always curious Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie quickly follow behind. Throughout this enchanting adventure, they discover many new creatures, wonders of nature, dangers and delights!

The true story of Puss 'n Boots (DVD)

A young farmer's son inherits a strange talking cat with magical boots. With is cunning wit, Puss helps him win the heart of the Princess while battling devious suitors that are after the throne.

The very hungry caterpillar and other stories (DVD)

Room on the broom (DVD), directed by Max Lang & Jan Lachauer.

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.

Treasure Island (DVD), directed by Dave Heather.

Intrigue, action and adventure unfolds like a well-worn map as a cast of unforgettable characters set sail to Robert Louis Stevenson's famed tale of colourful pirates and buried gold. As young Jim Hawkins sets out on a daring journey across land and sea in search of buried treasure he is thrust into a series of spectacular and dangerous adventures - dodging a throng of bloodthirsty pirates and shady characters along the way.

Animal fun (DVD), Hi-5.

Come along on a fun animal adventure from farmyards to steamy jungles — you'll go wild with your favourite Hi-5 friends! Get back to nature with Stevie as a fancy bird of paradise, play with Tiger Casey and Mongoose Chats, join Lauren with a little Joey, Fely as a Jungle Doctor and Tim with his baby farmyard friends. And of course you've got some of your favourite Hi-5 songs to sing and dance to!

Furry tales (DVD), the Wiggles.

'Hair' it is, everyone — Furry Tales 'fur' your listening pleasure! Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon are 'eggcited' with 21 wiggly songs about their animal friends.

Hot poppin' popcorn [sound recording] ; Let's eat!, The Wiggles.

Sailing around the world [sound recording] ; Racing to the rainbow, The Wiggles.

Ukulele baby! [sound recording] ; Go bananas!, The Wiggles.

Mother and child [sound recording] : lullabies the whole world loves, Andre Rieu.

Andre Rieu's tribute to parents and children everywhere with a gorgeous album of the most relaxing lullabies ever composed. Includes Lullabies by Brahms and Mozart, the delightful Toselli Serenata to the sound of bird-calls, slumber songs by Mozart and Bach, Beethoven and Vivaldi, to unforgettable tunes from My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music.

Bananas in pyjamas. Banana day (DVD)

B1 and B2 celebrate Banana Day when all Bananas give each other a surprise present. How will the Bananas buy a surprise present for one another when they do everything together? Time to ask the Teddies for help! In other episodes Morgan is saved by the Rescue Bananas, Topsy learns to ride a bike, and B1 and B2 make every day a birthday day!

Chuggington. Budge your bumpers (DVD)

These traintastic episodes see the arrival of a new steam engine in Chuggington; the trainees learn the importance of camouflage; Wilson helps Frostini with a new ice cream flavour, Brewster goes behind the camera to make a movie and Koko has a secret to keep!

Dino Dan. Vol. 3, The case of the Mystery dino [videorecording (DVD]

Dan Henderson is a 10 year old paleontologist-in-training. He wants to learn everything he can about dinosaurs and can actually see them come to life. You can also learn as you join Dan and his friends as they uncover clues about the past and the secrets of dinosaurs in their dino adventures

Dino Dan. Vol. 5, Name-a-saurus [videorecording (DVD]

Dan's an authority on all things dinosaur and he loves sharing his knowledge with his friends. While teaching kids all about science, Dan also teaches them about dinosaurs. Kids get to know their Jurassic friends from their Triassic friends, the carnivores from the herbivores, and the bi-peds from the flying pterosaurs.

Dino Dan. Vol. 6, Dino party [videorecording (DVD]

Dan's an authority on all things dinosaur and he loves sharing his knowledge with his friends. While teaching kids all about science, Dan also teaches them about dinosaurs. Kids get to know their Jurassic friends from their Triassic friends, the carnivores from the herbivores, and the bi-peds from the flying pterosaurs.

Dinosaur train. Rocket train (DVD)

Learn about all the different types of dinosaurs with Buddy and his family! Board the wondrous Dinosaur Train to travel and explore the world inhabited by these amazing creatures.

Elmo's magic numbers (DVD)

Max the Magician (Will Arnett) appears on Sesame Street to show Elmo some amazing tricks of addition and subtraction. Then Elmo and Zoe compete in a zany hat stacking contest! Plus, join the friends for their favourite show, 30 Rocks!

Go Diego go! Fiercest animal rescues (DVD)

Fierce animals need rescuing too! Join Diego as he travels the world to help fierce fauna like an octopus, a gorilla, a grizzly bear, and more! Plus, tiger and jaguar rescues too!

Mike the Knight. Galahad the great (DVD)

Mike is determined to be the best horse trainer in Glendragon. He wants Galahad to look perfect really knightly! Galahad faithfully wears whatever Mike suggests but the bells on his hooves stop him from Silent Sneaking and the new heavy saddle stops him Tricky Trotting. When it all goes wrong, Mike learns that Galahad looks better and, of course, very handsome, just the way he is!

Mr Moon. Dancing with the stars (DVD)

You know Mr. Moon. We all do. Just look out your window at night - there he is! Climbing up his ladder and taking his place in the star-studded, indigo sky. But have you ever wondered what Mr Moon does when he's NOT shining down on us? Well, that, my friends, is where our stories begin. Big Bea and Bump creates a wonderful new dance that they want to teach everyone. When repeated demonstrations by them fail, Sunny breaks the dance down into steps so everyone can join in, including you!

Peppa Pig. International Day and other stories (DVD)

Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends, but her absolutely favourite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles.

Peppa Pig. Potato City and other stories (DVD)

Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends, but her absolutely favourite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Enter Shredder (DVD)

Get lean, mean, and green with the Turtles team! Join Leo, Donnie, Raph, and Mikey as they take to the streets of NYC, where every turn yields a new enemy. Get ready for non-stop battles against Kraang-droids, mechanical Mousers, a mutant alligator, and even the evil Shredder himself.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Rise of the Turtles (DVD)

Emerging from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are ready to explore the hostile streets of NYC. Join these four super dudes - Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo - as they face enemies more dangerous (and taste pizza more delicious) than anything they could have imagined!

The amazing world of Gumball : the amazing volume 1 (DVD)

"Gumball's world is pretty run-of-the-mill. He's chased around school by a T-Rex. He has a friend named Anton who's a piece of toast. He's got a crush on Penny, a peanut with antlers. His dad is a 6'4" bunny. His mom works at a Rainbow Factory. And his brother is a goldfish named Darwin. Yup, everything looks perfectly normal here"--Container.

The land before time. Volume 6, Friends forever (DVD)

Tiki tour. Volume 2 (DVD)

The Tiki Tour bus is off again in a second tiki-riffic, fun-filled series of adventures around New Zealand. Young children are invited to leap off their sofas to join in with the presenters, Nana and Victoria plus colourful and crazy animated characters: Mappy, Buzz and Little Monster. Using English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, preschoolers will have fun joining in with games, stories, songs, dancing and making stuff on their Tiki Tour journey.

Young Dracula. Season 1 (DVD)

Young Dracula follows the adventures of 12-year-old Vlad, the irrepressible son of Count Dracula, after moving with his family from their gothic castle in Transylvania to British suburbia. Vlad has one major concern trying to fit in at a new school, whilst ensuring that his new friends are not turned into involuntary blood donors for his father!

Thomas & friends. Rescue on the rails (DVD)

Ready to rescue! The Sodor Search and Rescue team is racing to the rescue - Bertie's stuck on Shake Shake Bridge, Gordon's derailed, and Thomas' firebox is on fire! Discover that being heroic is more than having speed and strength; it's about teamwork and a big heart - which puts every Really Useful Engine on the right track

Angelina ballerina. Angelina's surprise (DVD)

The Doomsday watchers [sound recording], Steve Barlow & Steve Skidmore.

Tim Corder made the smartest guys in the Central Security Agency look stupid. Now they want payback. They're onto him. They can watch him through walls. Hear him from miles away. See him from space. And now they want to bring him down. Can Tim stay one step ahead?

The ghost of Grotteskew [sound recording], Guy Bass.

Join Stitch Head, a mad professor's forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… The ghost of a villainous ne'er-do-well is haunting the corridors of Castle Grotteskew, gunning for Stitch Head's heart … and soul. Certain that his heart once belonged to the vicious rogue, Stitch Head's world is torn apart. Will he surrender to the evil ghost and agree to do his bidding?

Five on a treasure island [sound recording] ; Five on a secret trail, Enid Blyton.

Five on a treasure island. A shipwreck off Kirrin Island means there must be treasure! But the Famous Five aren't the only ones who are on the hunt for the treasure.

Viking boy [sound recording], Tony Bradman.

Gunnar is the son of a Viking chieftain, living peacefully on his family steading — until they are raided by Skuli and his Wolf Men. Gunnar swears an oath to avenge his father's death and save his mother from Skuli — but first he must run to save himself. Murderous raiders, hand to hand battles to the death, mythical flying wolves and a relentless sea journey to the Land of Fire and Ice… Unknown to Gunnar, his life has been foretold, and he finds he has a destiny greater than his own story.

Dino-hunter [sound recording], Simon Chapman.

A fossil-hunter finds himself back in prehistoric times, watching dinosaurs in action! Adventure story based around a real expedition, with loads of facts.

Pea's book of big dreams [sound recording], Susie Day.

After securing herself a best friend and settling into London life, Pea is now contemplating her future and what exactly she should be when she grows up. Should she be a writer (like Mum)? An artist (like their crazy new au pair Klaudia)? A footballer? A pet therapist? Join Pea as she attempts to find out the answers - with hilarious results!

The hex factor [sound recording], Harriet Goodwin.

Xanthe Fox can't wait to turn thirteen, but as the big day arrives her world starts to fall apart. Set-up at school for something she didn't do, it seems her age-old enemy, Kelly, is trying to get her expelled. Xanthe turns to Grandma Alice for help, but what the old lady tells her will change Xanthe's life for ever.

A tangle of traitors [sound recording], F.E. Higgins.

Don't go down to the tar pits, children, for their shores are lined with the wretched wraiths of all the traitors and murderers who have drowned in its bubbling depths. In the shadows of this putrid place, an unlikely new alliance is being formed: they call them The Phenomenals, and only they can save us from a hideous fate that will befall the town if the wraiths escape their tarry shackles.

Shrunk! [sound recording], F.R. Hitchcock.

After Tom moves in with his grandmother next to the Bywater-by-Sea Model Village, he discovers a curious ability to shrink things. With the Earth slowly being drawn towards the Sun, and the angry (and miniaturised) school bully yelling from his pocket, Tom has to return Jupiter to orbit before asteroids pummel the village and the Earth and Sun collide!

The maleficent seven [sound recording], Derek Landy

Tanith Low, now possessed by a remnant, recruits a gang of villains in order to track down and steal the four God-Killer level weapons that could hurt Darquesse when she eventually emerges. Tanith needs to stay two steps ahead of her teammates and her enemies. After all, she's got her own double-crosses to plan - and she's a villain herself…

How to be invisible [sound recording], Tim Lott.

Strato Nyman couldn't be more of an odd-one-out. He's the only black kid in Hedgecombe-upon-Dray, he knows more about particle physics than his teacher, and he's constantly picked on by the school bully. One day, Strato picks up a dusty book in a mysterious bookshop and learns how to become invisible. He discovers that people aren't always what they seem…and realises standing out isn't so bad after all.

The positively last performance [sound recording], Geraldine McCaughrean.

The performances at The Royal Theatre are extraordinary. You'd have to see them to believe them! But that's the problem. Nobody can see them. Except Gracie, that is. Gracie's new to this seaside town, but she's making friends quickly.

Sweetness and lies [sound recording], Karen McCombie.

Tilly has just started at her new secondary school and she's the luckiest girl in the world - she's found her new, Best Friend Forever, Mia. But when Amber joins their class a few days later, Mia starts to act a little oddly.

Charlie Bone and the shadow of Badlock [sound recording], Jenny Nimmo.

Charlies ancestors, Otus Yewbeam and his son, have been imprisoned in the dark, forbidding land of Badlock by Count Harken. Otus is a giant but he is no match for the enchanter's troll army, led by the sinister Oddthumb. Charlie is sucked into a painting of Badlock and tries to rescue them but can he outwit the troll army? Charlie will need all the luck he can get to outwit the powerful enchanter of Badlock.

The Odds [sound recording], Adam Perrott.

The Odds are a family of Professional Pranksters who delight in playing the most rib-tickling tricks on the townspeople of Trott. But they meet their match in the Plopwells - a seemingly unflappable couple whose dastardly plans make the Odds look like a bunch of goody-goodies. Can the family work together to defeat the fiendish pair?

Upside down in the jungle [sound recording], Helen Phillips.

Mad and Roo's world turns upside down when their bird-freak dad goes to the jungle and doesn't come back. When they receive a Very Strange and Incredibly Creepy Letter they know that something has happened to him. Determined to find him, the girls set out into the Costa Rican jungle to investigate.

Trick or truth [sound recording], Ali Sparkes.

With his supernatural ability to conjure spectacular illusions, Spook Williams knows he is destined for greatness. So when he's kidnapped by a celebrity magician claiming to be his real father, he can't help but be intrigued… Very soon, Spook is living the dream, but when he is asked to take part in a daring heist, will Spook be able to resist this opportunity to flex his powers?

The last wild [sound recording], Piers Torday.

In a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either. Locked away in a home for troubled children, he's told there's something wrong with him. So when he meets a flock of talking pigeons and a bossy cockroach, Kester thinks he's finally gone a bit mad. But the animals have something to say.

Just Peachy [sound recording], Jean Ure.

'I've always been the quiet one in my dramatic family. Not a drama queen, or a genius composer, or a twin, but Just Peachy. Mum says I've got my own thing going on… I just wish I knew what that was! When I decide I want to attend Sacred Heart school rather than Summerville where my family have always gone everyone finally stops to listen! Stepping out on my own is scary, but I need space to find out who I am and what I'm good at.'

Pugwash in the Pacific [sound recording], John Ryan.

Captain Pugwash is having a lovely time on a sunny Pacific island. But is his holiday about to be ruined by a run-in with the law.

Respect [sound recording], Michelle Morgan.

An engaging story of bravery and battle, detailing the life of one of Britain's greatest black heroes from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Olivia the otter sister [sound recording], Amber Castle.

The evil Morgana Le Fay has spirited the Spell Sisters of Avalon away from the magical island and trapped them throughout the kingdom. It's up to Gwen, her best friend Flora and a very special horse named Moonlight to find the sisters and return them to Avalon before its magic is lost forever. In their seventh adventure Gwen and her cousin Flora go on a dangerous quest in search of Olivia, the sister who controls animals.

Cherry Green, story queen [sound recording], Kaye Umansky.

Mia, Juno, Kyle and Billy all long for a different life. They're stuck in a foster home and feel like they're in the wrong story. But when the mysterious Cherry turns up with her crazy patchwork bag and magic book, she opens up a whole new world to them. Will they all get a happy ending after all?

Terry Deary's viking tales [sound recording], Terry Deary.

In The Sword of the Viking King, young Ethelbert must fight to protect his country, but it will take cunning and Mystery to defeat the Vikings.
The Hand of the Viking Warrior finds the conquering Vikings settling in North America. But can they befriend the fierce, warlike natives?
In The Eye of the Viking God, Fleece the slave girl works hard looking after the sheep and serving the Vikings. But when they bury their warrior chief, Fleece is faced with the most difficult job of her life.
And in The Battle of the Viking Woman, trainee monks Edwin and Luke are fleeing the Vikings when they realise their elders are in danger. Will they turn back and help?

Atticus Claw breaks the law [sound recording], Jennifer Gray.

Meet Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw, the world's greatest cat burglar… Atticus needs a temporary home - preferably one with lots of sardines provided. But when he adopts Inspector Cheddar and his family, Atticus starts to wonder, is a life of crime really for him?

Tilly's moonlight fox [sound recording], Julia Green.

When Tilly moves to a big, old house with her mum and dad, she can't wait to start exploring. There, deep in the garden, she finds a mysterious, hidden gate … Led by a wild fox, Tilly discovers the magical secret that lies beyond the gate and nothing is ever quite the same again.

It's showtime! [sound recording], Rose Impey.

It's a HUGE surprise when Farmer Palmer chooses Lewie the llama to guard his new lambs. It’s the most important job on the farm and everyone thought he’d pick the biggest strongest, loudest llama. Lewie is the best at singing and dancing but is he a match for a cunning coyote?

Koala calamity [sound recording], Jonathan Meres.

You might think that koalas are boring, just because all they do is eat eucalyptus leaves and sleep. For 19 hours a day. But you’d be wrong. They’re not boring. They’re just LAZY. They’re chilling, basically, kicking back and catching some rays in the treetops, and staying out of trouble. At least, that’s what our cool koala buddies Dude and Bro, and little brother Squirt WERE doing, till one day they wake up to find they’ve missed their transfer from the koala sanctuary to the zoo across town, and will now have to find their own way there before Mum and Dad find out they’re missing. Can they make it across town in their stolen zoo buggy or will the day end in one great big koala calamity?

Surf's up [sound recording], Jonathan Meres.

Dude, Bro and Squirt are pros at doing…nothing. They can do nothing all day long. But their little sister, Lil, has more energy than her brothers know what to do with! She's so lively that the boys lose track of her and soon she's heading for the beach! Can they find Lil before the dingos do? What if she's swept off to sea? Find out in Surf's Up!

Freaky sleepover [sound recording], A.B. Saddlewick.

When Maud's perfect twin sister, Milly, plans a sleepover, Mum forces Maud to have her friends over too. What can possibly go wrong? Nothing much… just that Maud's mum might find out about Rotwood High being a school for real monsters! As if that's not enough, Maud is tricked into looking after Violet, the school hamster, by her arch enemy, Poisonous Penelope. But Violet is no ordinary hamster! She's a pedigree vampster and an expert cage-breaker. With a vampster on the loose, sleep is the very last thing that happens!

The queen's tale [sound recording], Kaye Umansky.

The Queen is fed up with Snow White. She's so sickeningly soppy and trilling and she turns her father the King into a gibbering fool. So when a run-of-the-mill magic mirror tells the Queen that Snow White is more beautiful than she is, Snow White has got to go!

The lost puppy [sound recording], Holly Webb.

Ruby is thrilled when she gets to meet her aunt's dachshund's new puppies for the very first time. Ruby chooses the cheekiest, most adventurous puppy, Toby, and the two have fun playing together.

The wild beast [sound recording], Jeanne Willis.

Rory and his pals have got their flippers in a flap! The swimming, singing, snowboarding penguins of City Zoo have got competition. There's a new arrival at the zoo and he's stealing all the limelight. But is Frosty the polar bear cub friend or foe?

Into Reading

Diary of a worm. Teacher's pet, based on the creation of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss ; by Lori Haskins Houran ; pictures by John Nez.

Worm makes a surprising discovery — teachers have birthdays! That means Worm and his friends have to find the perfect present for their teacher, Mrs. Mulch.

Row, row, row your boat ; and Ride, ride, ride your bike, retold by Wes Magee ; illustrated by Marina Le Ray.

Presents the traditional nursery rhyme, a line at a time, then as a whole, followed by a new rhyme. Includes "Notes for adults" and reading tips.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star ; and Spaceship, spaceship, zooming right, retold by Wes Magee ; illustrated by Mike Byrne.

Read the traditional nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme.

Meerkats, Laura Marsh.

Describes the habitat, food habits, and social behaviors of meerkats, and explains how they protect themselves from predators.

Polar bears, Laura Marsh.

Learn about polar bears including details regarding their behaviour, families, and environment.

Squirrel's fun day, Lisa Moser ; illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev.

Squirrel is determined to have a very, very, very fun day with each of his friends. But Mouse is too busy cleaning to have fun, Turtle is too sleepy to leave his log, and Rabbit is too set in his ways to try anything new. Can Squirrel find a way to help each of his friends have a fun, fun, fun day?

Lulu goes to witch school, Jane O'Connor ; illustrated by Bella Sinclair.

Lulu starts witch school and meets a classmate who is best at everything.

Weather, Kristin Baird Rattini.

Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.

Non-Fiction

Weird but true! 5 : 300 outrageous facts

A collection of fun and surprising facts about our world.

Keep your cool : how to deal with life's worries and stress, Aaron Balick ; [illustrator, Clotilde Szymanski].

Does life keep making you stressed, worried and unable to achieve what you want? Then this book is for you! Deal with issues such as bullying, family strife, exam panic and what it means to be you in your life. Filled with lots of practical activities providing support and guidance, this book will keep you cool, calm and collected in the modern world.

Day is done, written and compiled by Elena Pasquali ; illustrated by Natascia Ugliano.

Illustrated with peaceful, calming pictures and plenty of cosy scenes, this book is just the right size for parent and child to share together, making it ideal for introducing prayer as a part of bedtime.

The KnowHow book of spycraft, Falcon Travis and Judy Hindley ; illustrated by Colin King ; designed by John Jamieson.

One of the first Usborne books to be published, in 1975, and Peter Usborne's all-time favourite. As used in evidence at the high court trial of Soviet spy Oleg Gordievsky, who testified that this book gave away the KGB's tradecraft.

Running the country : a look inside New Zealand's government, Maria Gill.

Children will be surprised to find out how much the Government does to keep our country running smoothly. Here, Maria Gill invites younger readers to discover how New Zealand is run and why it is necessary to have laws. Children will learn about how the government implements decisions about what is best for the country, and how to accommodate people who have differing views.

Eco warriors to the rescue, Tania McCartney.

Join Banjo, Matilda and Ned on a magical adventure into the Australian native landscape via a series of historic, beautifully-rendered botanical paintings. Along the way, these intrepid warriors seek 'tips' to ensure the survival of our native landscape for generations to come.

The read-aloud handbook, Jim Trelease.

The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children revised and updated. Recommended by "Dear Abby" upon its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic for more than three decades to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills.

The Easter book, Rita Storey.

Make Easter extra special with this bumper book, filled with crafts, activities and all you need to know about Easter.

Robin Hood, Richard Brassey.

From medieval times to the modern day, people have been fascinated by tales of the famous outlaw who allegedly robbed the rich to give to the poor. But who was Robin Hood really: aristocrat or commoner, hero or villain?

Greek myths : stories of sun, stone, and sea, Sally Pomme Clayton ; illustrated by Jan Ray.

Ten of the greatest stories from the world of Greek mythology, starring mischievous gods and goddesses, brave heroes and heroines, and amazing magical animals.

Grandma and the great gourd : a Bengali folk tale, retold by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni ; illustrated by Susy Pilgrim Waters.

On her way to visit her daughter on the other side of the jungle, Grandma encounters a hungry fox, bear, and tiger, and although she convinces them to wait for her return trip, she still must find a way to outwit them all.

Superheroes, Annabel Savery.

Did you know that there are more than 700 superheroes? Find out more amazing facts like this inside the Superheroes book!!

Hang loose mother goose : weird chants & wicked rhymes, compiled by Peter Durkin ; illustrated by Peter Viska.

Bedtime will never be the same after you read these weird chants and wicked rhymes.

In your eye meat pie! hot chants & saucy rhymes, compiled by Peter Durkin ; illustrated by Peter Viska.

Get your laughing gear around this fun-filled collection of hot chants and saucy rhymes to find out what really happened to Mary's little lamb and why Jack Horner was in that corner.

Stay cool April fool! chilling chants & ghastly rhymes, compiled by Peter Durkin ; illustrated by Peter Viska.

Any April fool will enjoy this fun-filled collection of chilling chants and ghastly rhymes.

Take a stroll sausage roll! cheeky chants & rotten rhymes, compiled by Peter Durkin ; illustrations by Peter Viska.

Take a stroll through this tasty bundle of cheeky chants and rotten rhymes to find out why Tarzan doesn't care, what happened to the bride, how Cinderella's elastic busted and how many people were disgusted.

The steampunk alphabet, written & illustrated by Nathanael Iwata.

Every family needs an alphabet book. That's a given. But until now there has not yet been a compelling Steampunk-themed ABC book. Nat Iwata has been doing steampunk art for several years in the video game industry, and now he has illustrated a visually compelling, fun-for-all-ages Steampunk Alphabet book that is approachable both to fans and those unfamiliar with Steampunk.

My first 100 words

A new and exciting book containing visual representations of 100 key words every child needs to learn. Bright, vibrant pictures of familiar things your child knows and loves makes pointing and saying the words out loud a delight. The bold type means that letters, and the concept of reading, is introduced as well.

Marvellous maths, Jonathan Litton, Thomas Flintham.

An interactive, engaging and exciting exploration of maths, from the invention of zero to the geometry of a doughnut! Clear, humourous text, bright illustrations and interactive novelties help explain topics including numbers, geometry, probability, transformations and statistics. The focus is on making maths accessible and exciting, so each topic has an investigation for young numbersmiths to try at home.

Pole position!, Jonathan Noble and Ruth Owen ; consultant, Sally Smith.

Top Score is a clever new series that combines sports facts and statistics with fun maths puzzles and activities. Perfect for students aged 7 years and over, and older students who are reluctant readers or struggling mathematicians. Each title includes a wide range of maths activities across all areas of the maths curriculum.

Ace!, Mark Woods and Ruth Owen ; consultant, Sally Smith.

Top Score is a clever new series that combines sports facts and statistics with fun maths puzzles and activities. Perfect for students aged 7 years and over, and older students who are reluctant readers or struggling mathematicians. Each title includes a wide range of maths activities across all areas of the maths curriculum.

Goal!, Mark Woods and Ruth Owen ; consultant, Sally Smith.

Top Score is a clever new series that combines sports facts and statistics with fun maths puzzles and activities. Perfect for students aged 7 years and over, and older students who are reluctant readers or struggling mathematicians. Each title includes a wide range of maths activities across all areas of the maths curriculum.

Slam dunk!, Mark Woods and Ruth Owen ; consultant, Sally Smith.

Top Score is a clever new series that combines sports facts and statistics with fun maths puzzles and activities. Perfect for students aged 7 years and over, and older students who are reluctant readers or struggling mathematicians. Each title includes a wide range of maths activities across all areas of the maths curriculum.

Xtreme!, Mark Woods and Ruth Owen ; consultant, Sally Smith.

Top Score is a clever new series that combines sports facts and statistics with fun maths puzzles and activities. Perfect for students aged 7 years and over, and older students who are reluctant readers or struggling mathematicians. Each title includes a wide range of maths activities across all areas of the maths curriculum.

My first 100 numbers

My First is a series of colourful and highly visual guides designed to help you teach your child new words and numbers. With bright, easy-to-recognize pictures and designed with visual humour, these books make both teaching and learning fun.

Bedtime math, Laura Overdeck ; illustrated by Jim Paillot.

Over 100 kid-friendly math problems on topics from jalapenos and submarines to roller coasters and flamingos, designed to make math a fun part of kids' everyday lives.

Stars and planets, Carole Stott.

Stars and Planets is an adventure through our solar system and beyond, visiting mysterious worlds from gas giants to frozen rocky moons, and gazing at the millions of stars in the universe.

Rocket into space!, Ragbir Bhathal and Johanna Davids.

Fly into space with Maddy and Jack. Visit the moon and the planets. Maddy and Jack are flying into space! If you come with them you can turn the countdown wheel from ten to zero and help the rocket 'lift-off' by pulling the tab. Finally land safely back on Earth. Maddy and Jack tell us simple Did You Know facts, with more detailed information under the flaps.

Earth and the inner planets, Giles Sparrow.

Space Travel Guides offer a unique look at our Solar System and beyond for older children. Adopting a 'travel guide' format, this original series takes the reader on a fascinating fact-packed voyage, offering insights and points of interest along they way. Stunning full-colour photographs and quirky cartoons ensure that no detail is omitted as the trip progresses from planetary features to star magnitudes and from space toilets to driving on the Moon.

The outer planets, Giles Sparrow.

Space Travel Guides offer a unique look at our Solar System and beyond for older children. Adopting a 'travel guide' format, this original series takes the reader on a fascinating fact-packed voyage, offering insights and points of interest along they way. Stunning full-colour photographs and quirky cartoons ensure that no detail is omitted as the trip progresses from planetary features to star magnitudes and from space toilets to driving on the Moon.

Carbon closeup, Andrew Kelly.

Take a closer look at the amazing substance that is carbon.

My tourist guide to the center of the earth, written and edited by Lizzie Munsey ; illustrators, Katie Knutton, Maltings Partnerships, Peter Bull Art Studio ; consultant, David Rothery.

A visual trip from the top of the atmosphere to the center of the Earth's core that takes a unique look at the wonders of this planet.

Sea monsters, Liz Miles.

What would it be like to watch a pack of Velociraptors attack, or smell the fetid breath of a T-Rex

Flying monsters, Liz Miles.

What would it be like to watch a pack of Velociraptors attack, or smell the fetid breath of a T-Rex?

Giant dinosaurs, Liz Miles.

This dynamic, lavishly illustrated book plunges the reader into the world of breath-taking giant dinosaurs not as dusty fossils, but as living, breathing

Killer dinosaurs, Liz Miles.

What would it be like to watch a pack of Velociraptors attack, or smell the fetid breath of a T-Rex?

Extreme biology: from superbugs to clones get to the edge of science, created by Basher ; written by Dan Green.

Explores several unusual or relatively new aspects from the field of biology, such as organisms that can survive in extreme climates, and the concepts of cloning and nanomedicine.

This place is wet, Vicki Cobb ; illustrated by Barbara Lavallee.

Focuses on the land, ecology, people, and animals of the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, presenting it as an example of a place where there is so much water that some houses need to be built on stilts.

Coral reefs, Seymour Simon.

An introduction to the ecology and wildlife of coral reefs and islands.

Endangered closeup, Lorna Hendry.

Take a closer look at some of the world's rarest animals.

Australian backyard naturalist, Peter Macinnis.

In Australian Backyard Naturalist, Peter enthusiastically explores the animals that inhabit the places in which we live, from the furry to the slimy, the large to the tiny. He keeps readers entertained with stories about his own adventures with Australia's creepy crawlies and other creatures, as well as collectors' and naturalists' stories from the times of first European settlement to recent times.

Topsy turvy world : how Australian animals puzzled early explorers, Kirsty Murray.

To the first Europeans who came to Australia, everything seemed topsy turvy and the animals were bizarre. There was a bird that laughed like a donkey and a type of greyhound that bound along on its hind legs like a hare. There was an animal in Tasmania whose nocturnal screeches sounded like the devil and a river creature that had a ducks bill at one end and a beavers tail at the other. The Europeans had never seen anything like these animals before and gave them names similar to those of the European creatures they already knew. They drew and painted odd pictures of them, showing they did not understand the animals habits.

Spiders closeup, Andrew Kelly.

Take a closer look at these ancient eight-legged hunters; these ancient animals have walked the Earth for millions of years and you can be certain that there is one somewhere near you now!

Flight of the honey bee, Raymond Huber ; illustrator, Brian Lovelock.

The cold is coming and Scout is on a daring flight in search of the last flowers of autumn. Scout's mission is very dangerous, but it is also vital, because the flowers provide the precious nectar the hive needs to make honey. Can the hive make enough honey to survive the long winter months?

From flower to honey, Robin Nelson.

Describes the process of making honey, from a bee's collection of nectar to honey production on a beekeeper's farm.

Lyrebird! : a true story, Jackie Kerin ; illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe.

When Edith met a cheeky young lyrebird on her garden path, she could not guess that he would one day be known as 'A Miracle of the Dandenongs.' Soon, James the lyrebird was singing and dancing for Edith, mimicking the birdsongs and other sounds that echoed through the bush. Word of their friendship spread and people travelled from near and far to film and record James. But with people came change.

Big red kangaroo, Claire Saxby & Graham Byrne.

An exciting new addition to the narrative non-fiction series Nature Storybooks, about big red kangaroos. Far inland Big Red and his mob of kangaroos wait for night-time when they can search for food. Young male kangaroos wait too - ready to challenge Red and take his place as leader.

See what a seal can do, Christine Butterworth ; illustrated by Kate Nelms.

Lying about on the sand like a fat sunbather, Seal might seem like a slow, dozy creature but nothing compares with his grace and speed when he's underwater! Seal can dive like a rocket and hunt like a harpoon. He can dive to depths of 300 feet to find his prey. Follow a Grey Seal on an underwater journey.

I see a sea lion!, Louise Chilvers.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life of a New Zealand sea lion, including its biology, behaviour, life cycle, habitat, and the threats that sea lions face.

The fact or fiction behind survival skills, Kay Barnham [illustration], Alan Irvine.

Truth or Busted looks at popular stories about how to survive, explodes the urban myths and legends, smashes the whoppers and reveals fascinating stuff about surviving avalanches, piranhas, bears and other sticky situations.

Plague unclassified : secrets of the Great Plague revealed, Nick Hunter.

Bubonic plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, has killed millions of people worldwide since the 14th century. Focusing on the last British outbreak, the Great Plague of London in 1665, Plague Unclassified takes readers on a journey back in time to uncover the story behind the disease. From what life was like living in London during the 1665 plague outbreak, to where plague came from, how it was spread, and whether is still exists today, real-life artefacts and documentation enable readers to build a true and real account of the bubonic plague and how it shaped Britain today.

Inside Asperger's looking out, Kathy Hoopmann.

Highlights the unique characteristics that make those with Asperger's Syndrome special. In this title, each page brings to light traits that many Aspies have in common, from sensitive hearing and an aversion to bright lights, to literal thinking and difficulty understanding social rules and reading body language and facial expressions

Kevin thinks : about outer space, confusing expressions and the perfectly logical world of Asperger syndrome, Gail Watts.

'Kevin Thinks' is the story of a boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS) who sees the world a little differently! His quirky observations will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS, from his special interest in outer space and his aversion to itchy clothes, to his (mis)understanding of non-literal expressions and his tendency to say exactly what he thinks, regardless of the consequences, whilst the accompanying illustrations reveal what is really happening from a neurotypical point of view, to often hilarious effect.

LEGO man in space : a true story, written and illustrated by Mara Shaughnessy.

Tells the story of how two boys launched a LEGO man 80,000 feet into space using a weather balloon, a homemade parachute, and a video camera is truly an inspirational story for the ages. This book tells the story of how Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad accomplished this amazing feat.

Big machines, Andrew Langley.

Impress your friends (and yourself) with just how much you know about big machines! Loads of facts and stats will bring the world of machines to life from giant diggers, massive cranes and trains to supertankers and planes this book will ensure you really do Know It All.

First book of trains, Isabel Thomas.

From trams to rollercoasters and everything in between! Find out all about 30 types of trains, steam trains, monorails, cable cars, electric trains and many more in this beautifully illustrated and annotated first guide to trains.

Cars, Andrew Langley.

Impress your friends (and yourself) with just how much you know about cars! Loads of facts and stats will bring the world of cars to life from supercars and dragsters to military cars and racing cars and ensure you really do Know It All.

Rubbish truck, Annabel Savery.

Follow a familiar and exciting working machine as it carries out its work.

Bulldozer, Annabel Savery.

Working Wheels takes a look at the exciting world of working machines and the jobs that they do. Bulldozers are big sturdy, earth-moving machines. Bulldozers clear land at construction sites, in mines and in quarries.

Machines on a construction site, Sian Smith.

This book uses simple text and labeled photographs to examine a wide range of exciting machines used on a construction site, revealing how each machine solves a particular problem. Machines covered include diggers, drills, dump trucks, bulldozers, wrecking balls, and more!

Space exploration, Giles Sparrow.

Space Travel Guides offer a unique look at our Solar System and beyond for older children. Adopting a 'travel guide' format, this original series takes the reader on a fascinating fact-packed voyage, offering insights and points of interest along they way. Stunning full-colour photographs and quirky cartoons ensure that no detail is omitted as the trip progresses from planetary features to star magnitudes and from space toilets to driving on the Moon.

Real-size farm animals, written by Marie Greenwood ; illustrations by Jenna Riggs.

Children will delight in seeing a calf, duckling, sheepdog, barn owl, piglets, chicks, and other farm inhabitants as they learn more about how the animals behave whether feeding, playing, or just snuggling close to their moms and dads.

From grass to milk, Stacy Taus-Bolstad.

How does grass help cows make yummy milk? Follow each step in the food production cycle from cows eating grass to ice-cold milk in this fascinating book!

Looking after guinea pigs, Laura Howell ; designed by Joanne Kirkby ; edited by Sarah Khan ; illustrations by Christyan Fox ; consultant, Karen Le Cras.

Offers lots of useful information on how to care for guinea pigs, that is suitable for those who already have a guinea pig or those dreaming about getting one. This title has been checked thoroughly by experts.

From maple tree to syrup, Melanie Mitchell.

Looks at the process behind the making of maple syrup, from planting the sugar maple trees through installing the spouts, collecting the sap, boiling it down to syrup, packaging the syrup, and finally eating the syrup on pancakes.

From peanut to peanut butter, Robin Nelson.

How does a peanut turn into peanut butter? Follow each step in the food production cycle from planting peanut seeds to spreading peanut butter on bread in this fascinating book!

From cocoa bean to chocolate, Robin Nelson.

How does a cocoa bean turn into tasty chocolate? Follow each step in the food production cycle from planting cocoa trees to eating a sweet treat in this fascinating book!

Cooking is cool : heat-free recipes for kids to cook, Marianne E. Dambra.

Help children experience the many benefits and joys of cooking all without entering the kitchen or using the stove or oven. Heat-free, classroom-friendly recipes are included, each designed so that children can help prepare healthy appetizers and dips, beverages, snacks and treats, and sandwiches and salads as they explore new foods, build math and literacy skills, and learn about nutrition.

Young chefs : cooking skills & recipes for kids, Christina Dymock.

Hey kids! It's time to take charge in the kitchen. Become a young chef as you make your favourite foods and explore new recipes with everything from Game Day Hot Dogs to Lemon Shark Bars.

Mini chef: cooking with kids, Sheridan Rogers.

So you have got a keen junior chef at home? Or perhaps you want to give your kids a kick-start in the kitchen? You'll find all you need to know in this cookbook which is choc full of tantalising recipes, ideas and tips to get the kids into the kitchen.

From wheat to bread, Stacy Taus-Bolstad.

Briefly describes the process by which wheat becomes bread.

Cool castles, Sean Kenney.

Provides instructions for using bricks from off-the-shelf LEGO products to create medieval scenes.

LEGO minifigures character encyclopedia : featuring more than 160 minifigures, written by Daniel Lipkowitz.

Features character biographies, accessories information, and fun LEGO facts just what is under Bunny Suit Man's ears? And why is the peace-loving hippie carrying flowers? This title includes themed pages taking you through various locales like a rock concert, a summer party and the beach.

Trick of the eye : art and illusion, Silke Vry ; [translated by Cynthia Hall].

Examines illusion in art and explores the techniques, styles, use of perspective, and composition that draw people in for repeated looks.

Get into art! Animals, Susie Brooks.

Explores a fascinating array of animal artworks from artists as diverse as Degas, Matisse and Braque. Each is paired with an art activity for children to do themselves.

Letters to Klaus

A wonderful collection of envelope art from some of today's best loved children's illustrators, celebrating the art of letter-writing.

The art of drawing manga pets, David Antram.

In The Art of Drawing Manga Pets, learn how to draw different types of manga pet, from a kazuki dog to a maru monkey and from a daiki donkey to a kenzo frog.

The art of drawing manga monsters, David Antram.

In The Art of Drawing Manga Monsters, learn how to draw all kinds of manga monsters from a deadly night hunter to a warrior girl and from a dragon slayer to a flying akuma.

Craft it up around the world : 35 fun craft projects inspired by traveling adventures, Libby Abadee and Cath Armstrong.

Bring the great wide world into your own home with these 35 travel-inspired craft projects!

Beading : 25 projects for a crafty afternoon, Kathreen Ricketson.

Kids' Crafternoon Beading features quirky bird earrings, brooches made from LEGO, a beautiful wind chime and stylish beaded wall hangings. The projects are organised into themed chapters to get kids excited about making things: Pep Your Look, Jazz Your Stuff, Giving is Good, Spruce Your Space and Have a Little Fun. And while the projects vary in difficulty and time need to complete them, they are all aimed squarely at kids, with clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations to guide them through. The other titles in the Kids' Crafternoon series are Papercraft and Sewing.

Made by Dad : 67 blueprints for making cool stuff : projects you can build for (and with) your kids, Scott Bedford.

"Made by Dad" is chock full of 67 extraordinary, custom-designed how-to projects for DIY parents everywhere. The projects range from full-length, artfully illustrated creations to smaller, MacGyver-like challenges that can be whipped out at the coffee shop, plus "DIY Dad" tips sprinkled throughout and illustration templates to boost your project's artistic appeal.

The brilliant book of easy crafts, Anna-Marie D'Cruz and Rita Storey.

This colourful book is packed full of projects from masks to pop-up books. Using a range of readily available materials, you can make a wide-range of fun things from cards, gifts, decorations and accessories. Includes ideas for school-related projects.

10 minute crafts for autumn, Annalees Lim.

Beautiful and fun crafts that introduce young children to the changing seasons.

10 minute crafts for summer, Annalees Lim.

Using readily available, seasonally related materials, this series is an ideal and fun introduction to the season for young children. The crafts are explained in easy to follow step-by-step instructions, and are perfect for teachers looking for original ideas as well as time-poor parents.

Martha Stewart's favourite crafts for kids : 175 projects for kids of all ages to create, build, design, explore, and share, the editors of Martha Stewart Living ; photographs by Annie Schlechter and others.

A guide for crafty kids and their parents mixes a family friendly design with a treasure trove of creative and educational projects that parents and their kids, aged three to twelve, can create together.

Papercraft : 25 projects for a crafty afternoon, Kathreen Ricketson.

Kids Crafternoon is a new series of craft books for children. Each title contains 20 projects that can be tackled with minimal adult assistance, making the series perfect for the summer holidays.

How to bend balloons : 25 brilliant ways to bend, fold and twist balloons!, Nick Huckleberry Beak.

Suitable for 8- to 12-year-olds, this book comes with basic twists for beginners, and more sophisticated projects for older kids. It includes instructions on how to inflate, tie and decorate your balloons.

Jewelry crafting with kids : 35 creative jewelry projects for children to make and wear, Sarah Fiorenza ; photography by Penny Wincer.

Making jewellery and accessories is a great way for kids to express themselves and is also a fun and creative way to introduce them to new skills. The 35 colourful projects in this book will let kids' imaginations run wild, and they will be so proud to wear what they have made or give it as a gift.

My first crochet book : 35 fun and easy crochet projects for children aged 7 years +

If you love fabrics, yarns, and being creative, then you'll love the 35 great projects in My First Crochet Book. Learn how to use a crochet hook to make different stitches and patterns and you'll soon be making all sorts of pretty items.

Start to stitch, Nancy Nicholson, Claire Buckley and Miriam Edwards.

Textile craft is easy and fun! This book will give you the techniques and confidence to make loads of fantastic decorative and practical pieces, ranging from cushions to bags to mobile phone cosies. There are full instructions on the materials and methods for four classic textile crafts embroidery, applique, quilting and patchwork.

Snail trail, Jo Saxton.

A colourful snail asks you to help him look for his favourite painting. Follow his silver trail through a selection of famous modern paintings by an exciting range of modern artists including Pollock, Rothko, Mondrian, Dali, Picasso and Matisse in search of a piece of art that represents him.

Where children sleep, James Mollison.

Photographs of children's bedrooms around the world, from sixteen countries including the USA, Mexico, Brazil, the UK, Italy, Kenya, Senegal, Japan, China, and Nepal, each shown with a portrait of the child whose bedroom is featured and with a short story text about their life.

Monsters university : the essential guide, written by Glenn Dakin.

Pack your bags for Monsters University and join Mike and Sulley in this guide to the new film from Disney Pixar. "Monsters University The Essential Guide" from DK is the complete guide to everything you could hope to know about the world of Mike and Sulley before Monsters Inc.

Dance is fun!, Robin Nelson.

From ballet and tap to jazz and hip-hop, dance is fun! Learn the basics of dance while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

Can you crack them?, Erica Bentel ; cartoons by Neil Elliott.

"Can You Crack Them?" are word games that make the mind think laterally - often with laugh-out-loud consequences. Youngsters and adults alike will strain their brains to solve these unique visual/word puzzles. Highly interactive, hugely fun. Crack them if you can.

Art detective : spot the difference!, Doris Kutschbach ; illustrated by Julia Durr ; translation, Cynthia Hall.

Presents reproductions of famous art works alongside "forgeries." Readers are asked to play detective as they examine each painting closely, looking for the differences, while a small cartoon sleuth leads them through the paintings, uncovering technical and historical details that enhance readers' appreciation and knowledge.

Meerkat mazes : hours of meerkat mayhem!

Get ready to burrow into the crazy world of Meerkat mazes!

How to juggle : 25 fantastic juggling tricks and techniques to try!, Nick Huckleberry Beak.

Suitable for 8- to 12-year-olds, this title includes simple projects for beginners, and more sophisticated ones for older kids. It helps you learn how to juggle, not just with balls and beanbags, but also bananas, cards, cords, clothes and even shoes.

Graphing sports, Casey Rand.

How do stadiums make their money? How is water polo played? When did basketball become an official Olympic Sport? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organise data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.

Skateboarding by the numbers, Desiree Bussiere ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

This book includes number-based facts, a brief introduction to the sport of skateboarding, and diagrams of a skate park. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice.

Basketball is fun!, Robin Nelson.

From dribbling the ball to shooting a basket, basketball is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

Soccer is fun!, Robin Nelson.

From passing the ball to scoring a goal, soccer is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

Tennis, Patricia Bow.

Do you know that tennis balls are fluffy to make them spin more in the air? Or that the latest technology will make it easier to tell whether a ball is 'in' or 'out'? Learn more about balls, rackets and courts in this look at the science behind one of the most popular spectator sports.

Tennis by the numbers, Desiree Bussiere ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

This book includes number-based facts, a brief introduction to the sport of tennis, and diagrams of tennis courts. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice.

Cycling, James Bow.

Introduces the science behind popular sports.

Swimming, Helene Boudreau.

Introduces the science behind popular sports.

Swimming by the numbers, Desiree Bussiere ; consulting editor, Diane Craig.

This book includes number-based facts, a brief introduction to the sport of swimming, and diagrams of swimming lanes. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice.

Swimming is fun!, Robin Nelson.

From learning the crawl to doing the backstroke, swimming is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

Jokelopedia : the biggest, best, silliest, dumbest, joke book ever, compiled by Ilana Weitzman et al. ; illustrations by Mike Wright.

Suitable for kids of all ages, this edition includes celebrity jokes, chicken-crossing-the-road jokes, puns, riddles, and, of course, knock-knock jokes.

Seeds, bees, butterflies, and more! : poems for two voices, poems by Carole Gerber ; illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.

Poems about the plant and insect world, designed to be read by two voices.

Lullaby (for a Black mother) : a poem, Langston Hughes ; illustrated by Sean Qualls.

The author's poem about a mother's love for her child is paired with colour illustrations.

Forest has a song : poems, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater ; illustrations by Robbin Gourley.

The forest is inviting you to come and visit. The poems in this book, intimate and lighthearted, will take you there.

Pug and other animal poems, Valerie Worth ; pictures by Steve Jenkins.

Presents a collection of whimsical animal poems that describe eccentric animal behaviours, complemented by collage illustrations.

Deadly days in history, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown.

Terry Deary and Martin Brown take a whirlwind tour through the most dreadful, disastrous and deadly days in the whole of horrible history, from the grim Great Fire of Rome to the vile St Valentine's Day Massacre, leaving the gory bits in (and the boring bits out).

Measly Middle Ages, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester's joke and what ten-year-old treacle was used for.

Pirates, Philip Steele.

Impress your friends (and yourself) with just how much you know about pirates! Loads of facts and stats will bring the world of pirates to life - from the ships they sailed and the treasure the stole to gruesome deaths and gory battles and ensure you really do Know It All.

Alexander the Great : man, myth or monster?, Jamila Gavin ; illustrated by David Parkins.

Who was Alexander? Myth or man? God or devil? He claimed to be Zeus' son and even in his own lifetime wild legends sprang up about him. Above all, Alexander was a hero brave, wily, handsome and inspiring. This richly illustrated biography skilfully interweaves accounts of Alexander's battle campaigns with legends from each newly conquered country. From Greece and Egypt to Persia and India, the stories of the great mythical heroes Achilles, Gilgamesh, and many others echo Alexander's own charmed life.

Remembering Lionsville, Bronwyn Bancroft.

Come with me to my family's old house in Lionsville. It's full of memories. It's a special place. Uncle Pat calls it a secret place. We played in that old tin cubby, swam in the creek with the catfish, and fell asleep to the ribbip of frogs at night. And around the red cedar table we listened to the old people's stories. We learned a lot that way. Renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft's Remembering Lionsville brings to vivid life her family's oral history and her own childhood memories.

Meet Captain Cook, written by Rae Murdie ; illustrated by Chris Nixon.

Captain Cook was the first European to discover the eastern coast of Australia. Along with his crew on the HMB Endeavour, Cook set out from England with royal orders to look for signs of the great southern land known as Terra Australis, which they chartered in 1788.

The boy who loved math : the improbable life of Paul Erdos, Deborah Heiligman ; pictures by LeUyen Pham.

Growing up in Hungary during WWI, Erdos tried school but chafed at the rules and convinced his mother that he should study at home. He was fascinated by numbers from an early age, and by the time he was 20, he was known as The Magician from Budapest. Unable to do common tasks such as cooking, laundry, or driving, he spent his adult life flying around the world, staying with other mathematicians, and working collaboratively on challenging math problems.

I see the promised land : a life of Martin Luther King, Jr, Arthur Flowers, Manu Chitrakar, Guglielmo Rossi.

Describes the apartheid South in Martin Luther King's time, which in many ways was not very different from the early days of slavery, with descriptions of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the formation of civil rights groups, and mass movements against segregation.

Martin & Mahalia : his words, her song, Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Brian Pinkney.

Explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes.

Ice, wind rock : Douglas Mawson in the Antarctic, Peter Gouldthorpe.

Douglas Mawson is a true Australian hero, and one of the great Antarctic explorers. He was the first man to reach the South Magnetic Pole, and led Australia's first Antarctic expedition. This is a story of adventure and survival, as Mawson faces enormous challenges and triumphs. Kids will be gripped by this extraordinary true story!

Meet Mary Mackillop, written by Sally Murphy ; illustrated by Sonia Martinez.

Mary MacKillop is Australia's first saint. Mary was born in the 1800s and devoted her life to teaching children. In 1866 she set up her first school and founded an order of nuns called the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The Sisters continue to do the good work Mary started.

Monet's garden : a book for kids

Monet's Garden: A Book for Kids is an exciting new publication written and developed especially for children aged five and up. Richly illustrated with images of works, lively texts and creative design, the publication introduces children to one of the most highly acclaimed artists of the twentieth century, his life and his art works.

Living Monet : the artist's gardens, Doris Kutschbach ; translated from the German by Paul Aston.

Now available again in a new edition, this multi-faceted tour through the gardens of Claude Monet and his home at Giverny offers a stunning portrait of a great artist's world.

Yoko's diary : the life of a young girl in Hiroshima during WWII, translated by Deborah Edwards ; edited by Paul Ham.

1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had seen their cities destroyed by US bombers. Food, fuel and materials were in short supply. Yet spirits remained high. In her diary, Yoko provides an account of that time when conditions were so poor that children as young as twelve were required to work in industry; when fierce battles raged in the Pacific and children like Yoko believed victory was near. With additions by Yoko's relatives and fellow students, and an introduction by award-winning author Paul Ham, Yoko's Diary not only shows us the hopes, beliefs and daily life of a young girl in wartime Japan, it is a touching account of the consequences of the first nuclear bombing of a city.

The big book of One Direction, Mary Boone.

Presents information about members of the British boy band, One Direction, including how the band was formed by five contestants on "The X-Factor", the progress of their careers, and their lives on the road.

Maurice Sendak : a celebration of the artist and his work, curated by Justin G. Schiller and Dennis M.V. David ; edited by Leonard S. Marcus.

Maurice Sendak is celebrated in this full-colour catalogue of more than 200 images and 12 essays from noted scholars. Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work is a deeply personal and thoughtful tribute to a seminal artist whose singular vision has captured the imaginations of countless children and grownups throughout the world.

Harriet Tubman, Deborah Chancellor.

The amazing story of Harriet Tubman. Born a slave in the Deep South of the US, she escaped via the Underground Railroad to the north, then went back and helped some 70 more slaves to escape, at great personal risk. She worked as a nurse for the Northern side in the Civil War and was also the first woman to lead an armed assault in that war, in a raid rescuing some 700 slaves. After the war she fought for the right of women to vote. Denied proper pay, pension or recognition for most of her life, she was buried with military honours and is now recognised as a great American hero.

The complete guide to flags of the world, Brian Johnson Barker ; consultant editor, Clive Carpenter.

A guide to the flags of the world that offers coverage of every country in the world, giving the history, meaning and symbolism of national flags, together with large-scale and smaller locator maps. It also includes: colour flags of 220 countries and territories; flags of international organisations; and a section on de facto and emerging states.

Awful Egyptians, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians, including why people worshipped a dung beetle, which pharaoh married her grandfather and what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to do.

The secrets of Stonehenge, Mick Manning & Brita Granstrom.

Stonehenge is the most important prehistoric monument in Britain, a World Heritage Site with a fascinating history, perfect for treatment in a picture information book.

Rotten Romans, Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans, including what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

The Romans : gods, emperors and dormice, written and illustrated by Marcia Williams.

Marcia Williams brings the most famous moments in Roman history to life in this funny, engaging cartoon-strip book, from the birth of Romulus and Remus to the death of Julius Caesar with a trip to Mount Olympus on the way. It is ideal for school children studying the Ancient Romans.

London : a time traveller's guide, Moira Butterfield.

London is thousands of years old. Ancient treasures, long-forgotten buildings and even skeletons of long-gone Londoners lie hidden beneath the bustling crowds and the brand new skyscrapers of today. Imagine you could step into a time machine and travel through the centuries to discover some of those hidden secrets for yourself. This book will take you on an incredible trip through London's amazing story.

Australians all : a history of growing up, from the ice age to the apology, Nadia Wheatley ; illustrated by Ken Searle.

Australians All encompasses the history of Australia from the Ice Age to the Apology, from the arrival of the First Fleet to the Mabo Judgement. A brief account of the lives of real young Australians opens up this chronological narrative.

La vuelta a la Galia de Asterix, guion de Rene Goscinny ; dibujos de Albert Uderzo.

Older Fiction

Rebecca and the Queen of Nations : Rebecca Kelly's story, 1874, Deborah Burnside.

It's 1874 and ten-year-old Rebecca Kelly runs away and steals a horse to ride to Belfast. Rebecca is determined that she will join her brother, Felix, who is a sailor on the Queen of Nations, a ship bound for New Zealand, but this will be difficult for a young girl without a penny to her name. Rebecca must become a servant for the Walker family and earn her passage to the new colony.

Beholding Bee, Kimberly Newton Fusco.

In 1942, when life turns sour at the carnival that has always been her home, eleven-year-old Bee takes her dog, Peabody, and piglet, Cordelia, and sets out to find a real home, aided by two women only Bee and her pets can see.

Zebra forest, Adina Rishe Gewirtz.

When eleven-year-old Annie first started lying to her social worker, she had been taught by an expert: Gran. She told Annie and her little brother, Rew, the one thing they know about their father: that he was killed in a fight with an angry man who was sent away. Annie tells stories, as she and Rew laze under the birches and oaks of Zebra Forest, stories about their father the pirate, or pilot, or secret agent. But then something shocking happens to unravel all their stories: a rattling at the back door, an escapee from the prison holding them hostage in their own home, four lives that will never be the same. Driven by suspense and psychological intrigue, this novel deftly portrays an unfolding standoff of truth against family secrets, and offers an affecting look at two resourceful, imaginative kids as they react and adapt to the hand they've been dealt.

Wizard's guide to Wellington, A. J. Ponder.

Alec's Dad is missing. Why isn't he at Wellington airport to help pick up Perrin, the mysterious English cousin Alec has heard so little about? Perrin has arrived at Wellingtowne Airport only to discover Ike, her cantankerous wizarding guide, has disappeared. Worse, she cannot see anyone there to meet her and she is all alone in the dangerous city of Wellingtowne. The warning: Bad men watch you. Something is wrong, very, very wrong, and it's up to the two cousins to rescue Wellingtowne & Wellington.

Romeo blue, Phoebe Stone.

During World War II, Felicity Bathburn is living in Bottlebay, Maine, with her eccentric relatives and their foster child Derek, whom she has grown to love, but when a man claiming to be Derek's true father arrives and starts asking all sorts of strange questions Felicity becomes suspicious of his motives.

Curse of the were-wiener, Ursula Vernon.

When Danny Dragonbreath's best friend Wendell the iguana is bitten by one of the hot dogs from his school lunch, he begins to turn into a were-wiener.

Dragonbreath, Ursula Vernon.

Danny Dragonbreath and his friend Wendell get an up-close underwater tour of the Sargasso Sea from Danny's sea-serpent cousin, encountering giant squid and mako sharks and learn about standing up to bullies in the process.

Lair of the bat monster, Ursula Vernon.

When Danny and Wendell find an injured bat at the neighbourhood pool, they take it to Mexico where Danny's cousin, a bat specialist lives, but once there Danny is snatched up by a giant bat monster, and it is up to Wendell to save him.

Nightmare of the iguana, Ursula Vernon.

Wendell the iguana's dreams are all nightmares and a Dream Wasp wants him as a host for her eggs so, with Great-grandfather Dragonbreath's help, Danny the dragon and Suki the salamander enter Wendell's dreams to try and defeat the wasp.

No such thing as ghosts, Ursula Vernon.

Not only must Danny and Wendell trick-or-treat with skeptical classmate Christiana, school bully Big Eddy dares them to enter a haunted house on Halloween night, where they may have to sacrifice their candy to a ghost.

Revenge of the horned bunnies, Ursula Vernon.

Danny Dragonbreath is excited about going to camp with his best friend Wendell and classmate Christiana even though his obnoxious, seven-year-old cousin Spencer is going too, but things change when Spencer finds a real jackalope.

When fairies go bad, Ursula Vernon.

Danny's mother has disappeared into a fairy ring growing in her backyard vegetable garden, and Danny and his friends, Wendell and Christiana, must go to Faerie to try to save her.

The strangers, Jacqueline West ; illustrated by Poly Bernatene.

When something crucial goes missing, eleven-year-old Olive and her friends must decide how to get it back. Do they put their faith in a strange and dangerous magic, their odd new neighbours, or someone more uncertain and terrifying than both?

Vietnam diary, Mark Wilson.

Leigh and Jason are inseparable. But when Jason is conscripted and sent to fight in Vietnam, they are divided not just by distance, but by their beliefs about the war.

Picture Books

Squeak, squeak!

With added textures elements, bold patterns and engaging baby photographs, baby's day! is perfect for the inquisitive babies.

Roy Lichtenstein's ABC, conceived and written by Bob Adelman ; designed by Samuel N. Antupit.

One of the founders of pop art, the author is best known for largescale renditions of comic-strip art, and for fusing comicbook techniques with high art in his appropriations of such artists as Picasso and Mondrian. In this title, the author's unique style celebrates the ABC, with results that are surprising, delightful and amusing.

Let's paint!, Alborozo.

Warm, vibrant and amusing, this is a joyous picture-book exploration of the messy and marvellous world of art. It will give every child the courage and inspiration to express their creativity.

Pomelo's opposites, Ramona Badescu, Benjamin Chaud.

Pomelo the ele-fantastic hero explores opposites of the classic variety, the philosophical, and those that are just plain silly and fun to read.

Please, Papa, Kate Banks ; pictures by Gabi Swiatkowska.

Alice learns the importance of saying "please" as well as that this magical word will not lead to everything she wants.

What floats in a moat?, Lynne Berry ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell.

While trying to cross a moat, Archimedes the Goat and Skinny the Hen learn why objects sink or float.

123 beep beep beep! : a counting book, Brian Biggs.

Count from 1 to 10 with fire trucks, motorcycles, race cars, and more!

Stop! Go! a book of opposites, [Brian Briggs].

Features a sequence of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles that introduce the concept of opposites.

The Frazzle family finds a way, story by Ann Bonwill ; pictures by Stephen Gammell.

The Frazzle family is very forgetful, even when Aunt Rosemary visits and tries to straighten them out with her system, until Annie finds a simple and effective way to remember.

A bear-y tale, Anthony Browne.

Bear is walking through a deep dark forest when he meets a hungry-looking wolf, a giant, a scary witch and a family of three bears. With each encounter, Bear draws his way out of danger with the help of his magic red and yellow pencil.

On my scooter, Dick Bruna.

On My Scooter follows a child on their scooter and is a sweet illustration of a child's independence and empathy for others.

The apple, Dick Bruna.

The Apple tells the story of a rosy red apple who yearns to see the world beyond his tree. With the help of a friendly rooster he finally gets a glimpse into the lives of others.

Picnic, John Burningham.

One day Boy and Girl go out for a picnic. They meet all sorts of creatures along the way some come with them and some chase them, but whatever happens, today will be a day for Adventure!

Busy in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. Everyone is busy fishing, carrying, weaving, making music or at school.

Colours in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

What colours can the birds find when they look at the flowers in Samoa?.

Counting in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. He will find groups of objects and count from one to ten.

Creatures in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. What creatures will he see on Savaii and Upolo?.

Follow me in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

The hen is teaching her chicks how to follow directions all around Samoa.

Food in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. Oscar looks at food in the villages and markets of Upolu and Savaii.

Making tapa cloth, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. Oscar watches Faapito make Tapa cloth from the bark of the Mulberry tree.

Moving in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. How are people moving around on the sea, roads and in the villages?

Music in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Oscar is in Samoa. Who is dancing? Who is singing? Who is playing musical instruments?

Shapes in Samoa, Carolyn Collis.

Pup is in Samoa. Find shapes in the market, by the sea and in the villages.

Spells-a-popping Granny's shopping, Tracey Corderoy ; illustrated by Jo Berger.

There's more trouble afoot for the little girl whose Granny is a (shhh, whisper it) witch, whom we first met in Hubble Bubble Granny Trouble. Granny just loves to magic things along and a trip to the supermarket is anything but ordinary.

Peck, peck, peck, Lucy Cousins.

Little woodpecker has just learnt how to peck and ooh! yipee! what fun it is! Off he goes, on his first big pecking adventure, and he peck peck pecks his little heart out. He pecks the hat and then the mat, the tennis racket and the jacket just look at all the holes he has made.

Click, clack, boo! : a tricky treat, Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween, but the animals hold a Halloween party in his barn.

Alphabet squabble, Isaac Drought ; illustrated by Jenny Cooper.

All the letters of the alphabet live in one place and argue about who are the most important letters. The more popular letters gang up on the letters X, Y and Z, but X teaches them a valuable lesson about prejudice.

Let's get wheeling!, Polly Dunbar.

Tilly's tricycle is too small for her, but it's a perfect fit for Hector. There's a toy car for Pru, a skateboard for Doodle, a scooter for Tiptoe, and Tumpty has a smart set of wheels on his four roller-skates! Everyone's having wheelie good fun but why isn't Tilly riding her new red bike?

Listen to me!, originated by Polly Dunbar.

Tilly and her friends are singing the Wiggle Wiggle Woo song but bossy Pru wants all the attention. In her bid to steal the limelight by singing as loudly as possible she manages to lose her voice. Where can it have gone?

Star party, originated by Polly Dunbar.

Tilly and her friends are camping out in the garden when Tiptoe spots a lone blue star twinkling in the sky. Tiptoe twinkles back at him but the star won't come down, and even Pru's high heels don't make Tiptoe tall enough to go up. It looks as though the blue star is going to be stuck without a playmate until Tilly checks in her Space book.

The best day ever, originated by Polly Dunbar.

Tilly and her friends are having a play day at home. There's painting, dressing up, tiddly winks and all sorts of sandwiches for lunch. When Tilly realises this is the Best Day Ever, she and her friends want to make sure they'll always remember it and they decide to make a scrapbook.

Nighty night Little Green Monster, Ed Emberley.

With the turn of every die-cut page, see Little Green Monster's face gradually appear. Then, as the stars come out, get ready to say good

Mr Wolf's pancakes, Jan Fearnley.

Mr Wolf fancies some tasty pancakes but he doesn't know how to make them. Asking his neighbours is no use they're a mean and horrible lot who refuse to help. Poor Mr Wolf. He has to work it out, all by himself. So what happens when these nasty neighbours want to help Mr Wolf eat his delicious pancakes?

George's dragon, Claire Freedman & Russell Julian.

George has a new pet but Sparky is no ordinary lizard! Soon he is growing bigger and bigger, and he can't stop accidentally setting things on fire. Can George convince his mum and dad that dragons make very good pets and wonderful best friends?

Banjo and Ruby Red, Libby Gleeson ; illustrated by Freya Blackwood.

A funny and touching story of antagonism and love by award-winning author Libby Gleeson, with illustrations by internationally acclaimed Freya Blackwood. Freya Blackwood's stunning illustrations perfectly capture the endearing personalities of boisterous Banjo and head-strong Ruby Red.

Wiggle!, Taro Gomi.

Invites the reader to put fingers through die-cut holes, completing each illustration of an animal or bird.

Silver buttons, Bob Graham.

Bob Graham beautifully captures a world vision in one solitary moment. At 9:59 on Thursday morning, Jodie draws a duck. Just as she is about to add one final silver button to the duck's boots, her little brother takes his first step. At this exact same moment, a man buys bread, a soldier leaves home, a baby is being born. Here is a book, a story, a philosophy so simply told and yet in true and inimitable Bob Graham style so rich with emotion and meaning. It is in the smallest details that we sense the greatest significance and can see the big picture. The idea that we are all alone, and yet all as one in the world, is drawn with huge sensitivity and poetry.

Pepe takes a tumble, Kes Gray & Mary McQuillan.

In the sixth title in the Get Well Friends series, Pepe the Puppy wants to show the world what a big dog he has become, but it all ends up with a trip and a tumble! Poor Pepe. Don't worry, with a little help from Nurse Nibbles and his Get Well Friends, he'll soon be feeling better.

My first book of vehicles, Alain Gree.

This title is suitable for ages 0-2 years. In this delightful series of books, under GMC's exciting new imprint, Button Books, Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page.

Mummy, baby!, Beth Harwood ; graphics by Emma Dodd and Mike Jolley.

Slide the sliders to reveal some wonderful mummies and their own amazing babies!

Warduff and the pelican pirates, Mat Head.

Warduff is down at the harbour one day when he notices something amiss. The penguins have been plundered by a posse of pelican pirates and have returned from their fishing trip empty handed! Warduff must come up with a brilliant plan to outwit the pirates, or they might never eat fish again!

Doug : the bug that went boing!, Sue Hendra.

Doug and Trevor are best friends who love playing in the garden. But one day Doug gets dug up! Stuck at the top of a tower block can Doug find his way back to his friend or will he be trapped forever?

Ruff, Jane Hissey.

A woolly dog bounces into the playroom with no name and no home. But worst of all, he says he has never had a birthday! Luckily, Old Bear and the other toys are bursting with brilliant birthday ideas for their new-found friend.

Animal opposites : a pop-up book, Petr Horacek.

Turn the pages, lift the flaps, and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring the world of opposites to life. From slow snail to fast cheetah, heavy hippo to light butterfly, smooth frog to prickly porcupine, Petr Horacek's brightly coloured pop-up animals and interactive flaps make early learning irresistible and fun.

Hooray parade, Barbara Joosse ; illustrated by Hyewon Yum.

Using the window as her stage, Gramma uses the things in her basket to create a wonderful parade of shadow

Adventures with Daddy, written by Cathy Kearse ; illustrated by Gabriella Klepatski.

Today's a big day for Daddy and me. There's so much to do and so much to see. In this humourous book, a fun day out with Daddy is explored through the eyes of a small child.

I toro haere maua ko Papa, na Cathy Kearse i tuhi ; na Gabriella Klepatski nga pikitia i ta ; na Ngaere Roberts nga kupu i whakamaori.

Today's a big day for Daddy and me. There's so much to do and so much to see. In this humourous book, a fun day out with Daddy is explored through the eyes of a small child.

Bella's bad hair day, Stephen Michael King.

Bella has woken up to find that things are not as they should be. But her mother is busy painting, and her father is playing his baby grand piano. Doesn't anyone realise it's going to be a horrible, horrific, horrendous hair day?

Love you when, Linda Kranz ; photography by Klaus Kranz.

Verses on how the ones we love are always with us.

A hole in the bottom of the sea, adapted by Jessica Law ; illustrated by Jill McDonald ; sung by the Flannery Brothers.

This version of the classic song explains how the sun feeds the shark living in the dark at the bottom of the sea.

School, illustrated by Jan Lewis.

A young boy enjoys his first day at school in this story that addresses such questions as: Who will help me find my classroom? Who's in my class? Where do I sit? When can we go home? and many more. Includes tips for reading with young children.

The ABC book of rockets, planets and outer space, Helen Martin, Judith Simpson, Cheryl Orsini.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Lift-off! Rockets and astronauts! Sun, Moon and stars! Discover the wonders of outer space. From the team that brought you the bestselling ABC Book of Cars, Trains, Boats and Planes and ABC Book of Machines comes a new book all about the fascinating world of space and space travel. With their bright, colourful illustrations and simple, rhythmical language, these board books are perfect for preschool boys and girls.

Giant, Colin McNaughton.

Deep in the rainforest, a huge giant meets a small boy and tells him an amazing story: a tale of friendly giants, terrible ogres, and the most dangerous creatures of all: the giant-killers.

Cookie, the walker, Chris Monroe.

A dog who gains fame and fabulous treats by walking on her hind legs soon misses her old life.

Jo-Jo the melon donkey, Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by Helen Stephens.

'Melons. Melons for sale!' Every day, Jo-Jo brays the same message and carries the heavy melons through the streets of Venice. Bullied by his master and plagued by flies, Jo-Jo is loved by nobody. But one day, somebody notices Jo-Jo. The famous Doge's daughter herself! And when danger looms, the Venetians need a hero to save them.

Shhh! Don't wake the royal baby!, Martha Mumford ; illustrated by Ada Grey.

It's chaos at the Royal Palace, the Royal Baby just won't go to sleep. Waaaaah! Waaaaah! Waaaaah! The Royal Family has tried everything to pacify the little bundle of joy from proferring the golden royal dummy to death-defying parachute jumps with the Queen. But, just when the little one seems to be settling, another disturbance is just around the corner.

The Gingerbread Man loose on the fire truck, Laura Murray ; illustrated by Mike Lowery.

When the Gingerbread Man joins the children who made him on a school field trip to a fire station, he escapes being eaten by Spot the Dalmatian and rides along to a fire.

Wait! Wait!, Hatsue Nakawaki ; illustrated by Komako Sakai ; translated from the Japanese by Yuki Kaneko.

A young child learns that although creatures that appear can also disappear, parents will always be there.

Birthday, concept & design by Chez Picthall.

Much loved by parents and babies alike, Baby Sees is an award-winning and best-selling series for Picthall and Gunzi. The high-contrast combination of pattern and colour will captivate young babies as they begin to focus on the simple pictures. All materials are non-toxic and have been rigorously tested to ensure that these books are completely safe for very young babies. The striking Baby Sees designs have evolved by being shown to babies and watching their excited responses. Why not try it yourself?

Just spots, concept & design, Chez Picthall.

A best-selling, award-winning and highly collectable series for Picthall and Gunzi. The high-contrast combination of pattern and colour captivate young babies as they begin to focus on the simple shapes. All materials are non-toxic and have been rigorously tested to ensure that these books are completely safe for very young babies. The striking Baby Sees designs have evolved by showing them to babies and watching their excited responses. Why not try it yourself?!

The watermelon seed, Greg Pizzoli.

After swallowing a watermelon seed, a crocodile imagines a scary outcome.

A pirate's guide to recess, James Preller ; illustrated by Greg Ruth.

It's time for recess, and the schoolyard is teeming with young pirates ready for action.

Truck stop, Anne Rockwell ; illustrated by Melissa Iwai.

A boy and his parents prepare breakfast at their truck stop for drivers of eighteen-wheelers, tankers, moving vans, and other vehicles, while Uncle Marty checks tires and makes repairs.

Drat that cat!, Tony Ross.

Suzy the cat is always getting into trouble much to the annoyance of her family. She can never do anything right! So Suzy decides to teach her family a lesson and make them realise just how much they love her.

Is it big or is it little?, Claudia Rueda.

A cat and mouse chase demonstrates such concepts as deep and shallow, scary and scared, and beginning and end.

Rabbits in the park : a book of colours, Natalie Russell.

Learn all about colours with Little Rabbit and friends.

Hannah's night, Komako Sakai ; translated by Cathy Hirano.

When Hannah wakes suddenly in the night, she discovers a whole new world of adventure. With nobody awake to tell her off, she can do just as she pleases.

Bully, Laura Vaccaro Seeger.

A little bull discovers that he has been a big bully.

Trucks : and other things that go! : a lift-the-flap book, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustration, Mike Byrne.

Suitable for pre-school children who are starting to explore the world around them, this title includes shiny trucks and lorries. It offers an introduction to the world of cars, lorries and tractors and the fun they can be.

Words : a lift-the-flap book, written by Dawn Sirett ; illustration, Angela Muss.

Suitable for busy pre-school children, this title introduces your child to the wonderful world of words and reading. It features seven pictures that introduce your child to vital first-word themes such as 'My Home' and 'Colours and Counting'.

I am the world, Charles Smith, Jr.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the diversity of cultures, languages, countries, and people of the world.

Do not enter the monster zoo!, Amy Sparkes, Sara Ogilvie.

What would you do if you received an invitation to run a zoo full of huge, scary monsters? The brave little boy in this story leaps at the chance, and although the monsters seem scary at first, he soon has them eating out of the palm of his hand. This is an exciting, imaginative, hilarious adventure that encourages little readers to have confidence and stand up for themselves, from the illustrator of Dogs Don't Do Ballet and Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes.

Dinosaur kisses, David Ezra Stein.

An energetic young dinosaur figures out her own way to give a kiss.

Fearless Fred and the dragon, written by Maureen Sudlow ; illustrated by Kat Quin Merewether.

Fearless Fred is a small boy with a great imagination. His trip from the farmhouse to the bush block becomes a brave knight's journey into the unknown. Accompanied by his canine friend he overcomes dragons and dark swamps.

Peek-a-boo who? a peek and flap book, Simms Taback.

The reader is invited to guess which animal is hiding beneath the flap on each page.

The quiet pirate, Stephanie Thatcher.

Barnaby might be quieter than the other pirates, but is he smarter? In this rollicking new picture book by the author of Great Galloping Galoot, he shows us that sometimes it is better to watch and listen and think than it is to shout and stomp and swagger.

Wilbur's book of colours, Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

Our exciting new Wilbur toddler and baby board book series is based on the bestselling picture books by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul. Wilbur the cat is cuddly, friendly, and ready to introduce babies and toddlers everywhere to early-learning concepts with a dash of his very own feline mischief.

Wilbur's book of first words, Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

Our exciting new Wilbur toddler and baby board book series is based on the bestselling picture books by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul. Wilbur the cat is cuddly, friendly, and ready to introduce babies and toddlers everywhere to early-learning concepts with a dash of his very own feline mischief.

Wilbur's book of numbers, Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

Our exciting new Wilbur toddler and baby board book series is based on the bestselling picture books by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul. Wilbur the cat is cuddly, friendly, and ready to introduce babies and toddlers everywhere to early-learning concepts with a dash of his very own feline mischief.

Wilbur's book of opposites, Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

Wilbur's Book of Opposites is an irresistible new board book, perfect for the smallest paws. It's full of bright, bold, and playful images, making first concepts fizz with fun.

Paul Thurlby's alphabet, Paul Thurlby.

Every letter is unforgettable in this awesome ABC book.

Help! We need a title!, Herve Tullet.

Taking the concept of reading to a new level, the author encourages young children to interact with the book form, teaching them, in the process, to think imaginatively, independently and creatively.

Alphabet trucks, Samantha R. Vamos ; illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke.

In simple rhyming text, this book follows hard working trucks from A to Z.

Tim's big move!, Anke Wagner, Eva Eriksson.

Pico, a stuffed dog, worries that he will not like the new house when his owner tells him they are moving to a new town.

Miss Maple's seeds, Eliza Wheeler.

After gathering lost seeds during the summer, a kind woman tends and instructs them throughout the fall and winter before sending them out in the spring to find roots of their own.

Beach, text and design, Matthew Williamson ; illustrations, Fraser Williamson.

New Zealanders love the sun and surf. Let's go and see what's at the beach. In Little Fronds: beach, bright colours and simple objects are used so small Kiwis can explore New Zealand's beautiful beaches.

Farm, text and design, Matthew Williamson ; illustrations, Fraser Williamson.

New Zealand is full of cows and sheep. Let's go and see what's at the farm. In Little Fronds: farm, bright colours and simple objects are used so small Kiwis can explore the typical New Zealand farm experience. T

The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus, Quentin Blake & Quentin Blake.

Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! There are Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred, who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with their conjuring tricks, not to mention singing dogs and birds and performing parrots. And at the end of all that excitement it is time for a well earned rest.

This is our house, Hyewon Yum.

Follows a family through seasons and generations as the house to which their immigrant grandparents came is transformed into a home.

Younger Fiction

Your daddy and me, text, Monica Calaf ; illustrations, Mikel Fuentes.

A story about how parents meet, fall in love, and decide to start a family.

Odd duck, Cecile Castellucci & Sara Varon.

Theodora is a perfectly normal duck. She may swim with a teacup balanced on her head and stay north when the rest of the ducks fly south for the winter, but there's nothing so odd about that. Chad, on the other hand, is one strange bird. Theodora quite likes him, but she can't overlook his odd habits. It's a good thing Chad has a normal friend like Theodora to set a good example for him. But who exactly is the odd duck here? Theodora may not like the answer.

Walking your octopus : a guidebook to the domesticated cephalopod, Brian Kesinger.

A beautifully produced, richly illustrated book showcasing the day to day adventures of independent girl about town Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus Otto. 30 panoramic, full page illustrations humourously chronicle the duo's home and social activites that include bathing, biking, dating, cooking, playing croquet and pumpkin carving.

Engibear's dream, Andrew King ; illustrated by Benjamin Johnston.

Meet Engibear. Engibear is forever creating new and amazing things, however, he loves to dream big ideas, a little too big. Follow him as he dreams about an amazing robot.

The girl of the wish garden : a Thumbelina story, Uma Krishnaswami ; pictures by Nasrin Khosravi.

A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about a girl who is only one inch tall.

Kurt gets truckloads, Erlend Loe ; illustrated by Kim Hiorthoy ; translated by Don Bartlett.

Kurt is a truck driver. He's been a truck driver for many years. Almost ever since he was a boy. He's always been a very kind man, until… One day Kurt rescues a man who sleepwalks off the pier, and he gets rewarded with a diamond as big as a football. But what use is a diamond? Kurt sells it and gets 50 million dollars. With all that money, it is perhaps not surprising that Kurt turns nasty.

Baba Didi and the godwits fly, written by Nicola Muir ; illustrated by Annie Hayward ; foreword by Helen Clark.

The godwits are an iconic bird species with a long bill which migrate each year from New Zealand/Aotearoa through East Asia and the Pacific to the Alaskan Arctic regions. A girl and her grandmother (Baba Didi) are on a beach watching the godwits and their epic migration is charmingly told touching on waves of human migration and resilience on the way.