As the stars come out for the night, a colony of bats passes overhead. Where are they going and what will they do on their nocturnal adventures?
Last Bat of the Night follows native Australian megabats through the night, as they glide across our skies to feed, drink and pollinate. Will you be the one to spot the last bat?
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
'This beautiful book is a charming introduction to Australia's bats for young readers. Last Bat of the Night encourages us all to pause and appreciate some of the incredible wildlife that we are so lucky to share our environment with.' Dr Pia Lentini, Senior Scientist, Wildlife Ecology, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research.
]]>Samantha Metcalfe is a natural history illustrator who finds inspiration in the unique biodiversity of the Australian bush. Working primarily in colour pencil, her realistic and detailed illustrations often focus on capturing Australia's native flora and fauna. Samantha has illustrated several children's picture books including Alight and The Voyage of Whale and Calf, and she was also shortlisted for the 2019 Children's Book Council of Australia Award for New Illustrator.
]]>Morri looks up to those with lots of stuff. He looks down on those with less stuff. Morri wants more stuff because he thinks he doesn't have enough. Morri wants better stuff. Morri wants space to stuff piles of stuff. Will Morri ever have enough?
Inspired by real events, Stuff is a story about having enough, being enough and finding ways to make enough go around.
]]>Helene Magisson is a critically acclaimed French-Australian illustrator of many books for children. Before Helene turned to book illustration, she was a painting restorer in Paris, where she was also trained in the art of medieval illumination. Helene's children's books are widely known and loved across the world. Her timeless style lends itself beautifully to classics, such as The Velveteen Rabbit (New Frontier, 2021), and also universal contemporary stories, such as Before You Were Born (HarperCollins, 2020). Helene is frequently recognised by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Most recently, she was awarded the CBCA 2020 Notable Picture Book of the Year Award for Little Puggle's Song, written by Vikki Conley.
]]>Would he like an automatic coffee machine, an indoor ice-skating rink or a pet hippopotamus?
By the end of the day, Meg is out of time and everything Dad likes is so expensive. What can she do?
]]>Amie Sabadin has been scribbling and splashing paint since forever. With a background in design and a handbag always stocked with art supplies, she finds inspiration everywhere. She works in traditional and digital mediums to create joyful illustrations. Amie lives in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, with her husband, their two children and their miniature schnauzer. When she's not drawing, she enjoys organising her art supplies, walking and spending time with her family.
]]>Having experienced her middle daughter's battle with cancer and her first husband's passing from cancer, Julie aims to write stories that are full of heart and spread messages of hope. When Julie isn't writing, she procrastinates by sewing garments to wear, camping off-grid in nature with her wonderful husband, Brian, watching her backyard chickens whilst sipping tea or babysitting her precious grandchildren.
]]>When Oscar is bullied, Milo must find the courage to be the friend he's always wanted to be. And when the summer holidays draw to a close, Milo faces the hardest battle of all: saying goodbye and believing that life like the best stories never truly ends.
]]>Having experienced her middle daughter's battle with cancer and her first husband's passing from cancer, Julie aims to write stories that are full of heart and spread messages of hope. When Julie isn't writing, she procrastinates by sewing garments to wear, camping off-grid in nature with her wonderful husband, Brian, watching her backyard chickens whilst sipping tea or babysitting her precious grandchildren.
]]>In 2022, Gabriella was selected to take part in the ASA/CA Award Mentorship programme. She has a penchant for puzzles and mystery, and she blends humour and darkness in her novels.
When Gabriella isn't singing or writing, you can find her trawling the gelato shops around Cagliari, hoarding books or applying sunscreen.
]]>If Sebastian wants to solve the clues hidden around the mysterious East Wing and find the secret exit, he must team up with the bubbly Lali and brilliant Vita. Even as a team, though, it won't be easy...and elimination is always just around the corner.
]]>It's a new year at Cat School! Tangle and Eno are anxious, but soon settle back in. New kitten Pelly arrives late, and seems strange. She feels alienated and stays home, but is sought out and brought back into the main mix by the efforts of Tangle and Eno. Now they are firm friends!
]]>An uplifting tale about a bear discovering what truly matters at the end of the day.
]]>Tull Suwannakit is an Australian book illustrator and author for children with a background in animation and fine art. After receiving a BA degree from The Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, USA, he began his artistic career as a set designer and character sculptor for animation studios in New York City. He then migrated to Australia, where he got a distinction on the Master of Fine Art program at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. His books have been published in Australia, the US, the UK and Thailand, as well as being translated into numerous languages throughout the world. Working predominantly with watercolour, graphite and coloured pencils, Tull's books have been featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC Mornings Radio, Play School on ABC4Kids and The New York Times. His clients include Scholastic Press, Ford Street Publishing, Walker Books, Candlewick Press and New Frontier Publishing. When Tull is not writing and illustrating his books, he runs art classes and workshops for children and adults at his art school in Melbourne. His book, Higher Ground, published by New Frontier Publishing, has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration as well as winning the Australian Aurealis Awards for Best Graphic Novel and Illustrated Work. The book has also been selected for the 2026 Read for Empathy collection. Tull can be contacted on Instagram: @tull_suwannakit or on his website: www.tullsuwannakit.net
]]>Who will win the Magnificent Race of the Animals? Frog on roller-skates or zebra on a scooter? Find a morning moon, six ways to look at a leaf, beautiful bubbles and amazing shapeshifters. Have a feast of words, make a den and then guess the names of the night animals...
Kate Wakeling's wonderful talent for revealing the excitement that hides in everyday things, combined with her soaring imagination and special way with words, make this a poetry book that fizzes with ideas and inspiration for young children, perfectly matched by Viviane Schwarz's exciting and inventive illustrations.
]]>Viviane Schwarz is an author and illustrator, described by Chris Riddell as 'One of the most innovative and creative picture book makers we have' (Guardian). Her many picture books include There are Cats in this Book and I Am Henry Finch by Alexis Deacon. Viviane has been twice shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, has won the Little Rebels Award and gained an IBBY Honours nomination. She lives in Brighton.
]]>A little alien touches down on our amazing planet. Able to shape-shift into every form of Earth life, he becomes all kinds of Earth creatures, from a beaver to a chameleon, from a frog to a kangaroo, a puppy, even a flea and then a flower-bud and a tree. The visitor finds a constant succession of exciting surprises on our Earth there is only one thing missing. A friend to share it all with.
Mary Murphy's simple yet profound words and images show young children the beauty and diversity of life on Earth and in doing so, help them understand that they need to look after our precious planet.
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Experience the wisdom and humour of Korean folklore in this vibrant new collection of ten traditional stories. Julie Kim's expressive watercolour paintings burst with magic, warmth and cultural detail, while her retellings are lightly updated to appeal to modern kids. Included in the collection are:
Memorable characters like a tree that comes to life to repay the kindness of an old farmer convey gentle lessons about the importance of generosity, honesty and independent thinking. Families and educators will want to share this beautiful bilingual collection with heritage language learners and young readers of any background.
]]>Get ready for an exciting adventure with Mr. Felix, a charmingly eccentric man who stumbles his way into a bicycle race! Forget about speed and competition; Mr. Felix pedals to the beat of his own drum, happily pausing for refreshing lemonade breaks, spontaneous swims in the lake, and delightful detours along the way. Young readers will be captivated by Mr. Felix's carefree spirit and learning that embracing life's little joys and going at your own pace can lead to the most unexpected and delightful victories. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh and stories that celebrate individuality. How Mr. Felix Entered a Bicycle Race is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, the best way to win is to simply enjoy the ride!
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
]]>Anna may be small, but her life is anything but quiet. From the moment she hatches, she's on the move growing, changing, and learning how to survive in a world full of surprises. Whether she's escaping hungry predators or hunting down her favourite snack (aphids!), Anna shows that even the tiniest beetles can be fierce, clever, and full of heart.
Whether your child is a budding entomologist or just loves a good garden adventure,Growing Up Ladybugis a delightful and educational journey they'll want to read again and again.
TheLittle Heroesseries highlights the essential, yet often overlooked, roles that insects and small animals from pollinators to natural pest controllers play in our ecosystem. Through a fun and gentle lens, young readers learn about the small but mighty heroes that keep our natural world in balance.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tales.
]]>Step into the buzzing world of bees with Diary of a Bee, a fully illustrated non-fiction book that takes young readers on an engaging journey through the life cycle of Matilda, a hardworking bee, and her friend Thomas. Presented in a diary format, this captivating narrative combines story with fascinating facts, exploring how bees live, their daily activities, and the various roles they play within the hive. From gathering nectar to tending to the queen, kids will discover the fascinating jobs that bees undertake throughout their lives, all illustrated with lively pictures that bring the story to life.
Perfect for curious minds aged 6-9, this book not only entertains but also educates about the crucial importance of bees in our ecosystem. By blending captivating storytelling with rich illustrations and informative details, it inspires a love for nature and fosters an understanding of environmental awareness.
]]>Linh Dao spent much of her life in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she was born, before moving to the Czech Republic. She studied illustration in Brno and animation in Zln, where her graduation film earned several international awards. In 2016, she won a prize in the Young Creative category at the ADC Creative Awards. After a stint in corporate life, she returned to freelancing as an illustrator and animator. She lives in Brno, where she survives mainly on potato chips and green tea.
]]>Meet Amanda a determined little caterpillar with a big dream: to fly. She wiggles through leaves, munches on greens, and hides from danger in the great big world of the garden. But something amazing is about to happen. With patience, courage, and a touch of nature's magic, Amanda's struggles lead to a breathtaking transformation.
Whether your child is a budding scientist, a nature lover, or simply enjoys a good story,How to Become a Butterflyis a must-have for your bookshelf.
TheLittle Heroesseries highlights the essential, yet often overlooked, roles that insects and small animals from pollinators to natural pest controllers play in our ecosystem. Through a fun and gentle lens, young readers learn about the small but mighty heroes that keep our natural world in balance.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tales.
]]>Platypus and Puggle: Unusual Animals Big and Small introduces toddlers to the names of animals and their babies with lyrical alliteration and fascinating fun facts. Moving from small to big, this collection of animal families helps build vocabulary and illustrates the concept of size. A charming companion to Ariana's hit board book Llamas With Lemonade: An Unusual Animal ABC, the book's oversized, case-bound board book format and irresistibly cute animals in soft pastel colours make it a perfect addition to any nursery library.
]]>Get ready to giggle with My Dad Knows Best (Sometimes!), a hilarious and heartwarming lift-the-flap board book starring an inquisitive Baby Panda and their loveable, know-it-all Dad. Whether it's answering big questions like 'Why is the sky blue?' or solving everyday mysteries like 'Where did my sock go?', Dad always has an answer... even if it's not exactly right!
With sturdy flaps on every page and playful surprises underneath, this interactive book invites toddlers to explore, laugh, and bond with Dad through silly questions and even sillier answers.
Warning: May cause excessive giggles. (Thanks, Dad!)
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.
]]>Mandy Stanley is an award-winning illustrator, author and designer who has published more than 200 picture, story and activity books for children. Before discovering her passion for writing and illustrating children's books, Mandy worked in the fashion industry, designing clothes, toys and nursery products. She still uses her 3D design skills, learnt from her fashion training, in the design of her books. As well as authoring and illustrating her own books, Mandy offers freelance professional illustration for publishers and runs workshops and talks for schools aimed at both primary and secondary classes. You can find Mandy on her Instagram: @mandystanley_art and website: www.mandystanley.com
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This wonderful, heartwarming story reminiscent of classic children's books, is perfect for:
Designed for kids aged 6-9, Fiddlehead Forest features:
Packed with humour, playful puns, and fun facts about nurse logs and forests, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel dives into the fascinating world hidden within this tiny and important ecosystem.
Book 2 in the Little Habitats series!
This series of graphic novels for young readers introduces children to nature's small and vital ecosystems. Full of humour and hijinks, each book in the series features a heartwarming story set in a different habitat, with accompanying fact pages throughout.
Crab is fed up with the bay. Each day is the same; nobody cares for him or appreciates his sense of humor. So he's leaving. Just when he is about to go, he bumps into Larva, who is looking for a home. Crab agrees to show Larva around the bay, exploring its many places and residents, on his way out.
Together, Crab and Larva visit the sea kelp, a fine shell-ection of oysters, mussels, clams, and a bickering group of sea anemones, amongst many more neighbors in the bay.
Will Larva find the perfect spot to settle here? And if he does, what will Crab do?
Designed for kids aged 6-9, Barnacle Bay features:
Book 1 in the Little Habitats series!
In a big world, we can often overlook the importance of being little! This series of graphic novels for young readers aims to introduce children to nature's small and vital ecosystems. Full of humour and hijinks, each book in the series features a heartwarming story set in a different habitat, with accompanying fact pages throughout. The familiar becomes fantastic as we zoom in on these overlooked creatures and communities, and prepare to laugh out loud as we explore the environments that they inhabit.
]]>Bee and her best friends Sarah and Tiam the Winged Wonder gang love parties almost as much as they love bugs. So when their Grade 3 teacher announces that the class must come up with a winning party idea, the friends are so excited. But when Bee realises that it's to celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day weekend, she is confused and worried: Bee has two dads. Is she allowed to celebrate, and are her dads allowed to come? But Bee quickly learns that she might not be the only one who's feeling left out. With the help of her friends and her parents, Bee must figure out how she and others in her class with non-traditional families can not only take part in the class party, but feel celebrated too.
]]>Calling all art and animal lovers! Join Harriet, the museum cat, on a playful tour of artwork from around the world and across time all of which feature dogs!
After barely surviving a giant mythical boar attack on her way to school, Cinder Moss realizes her questing days are far from over. Shield Maiden Trigga is back, newly promoted to Odin's Elite Guard and harboring a secret too dark to share. Together, Cinder and the Valkyrie return to the Proving Grounds, hoping the Stormbringer can pick up where she left off, and save the Nine Realms from the Twilight of the Gods. As if the approach of Ragnarok wasn't bad enough, Thor's hammer has been taken for a murder he didn't commit. Or at least he claims he didn't do it. Cinder is not the only one that questions his innocence the God of Thunder's closest allies in Asgard are dropping faster than the temperature in Jotunheim, and as Thor's Thronerunner, only Cinder can retrieve the legendary weapon from the City of Ice.
No pressure.
Can Cinder and her friends survive a horde of crocodile-human hybrids, a two-headed Elvis impersonator, a haunted hockey rink in Canada, and war with the frost giants? Thor has faith in Cinder, but Odin is betting against her.
Again.
The god's errand girl is back, and the ancient prophecy isn't going to fulfill itself.
]]>Cinder Moss, 8th grade mortal at Copperpenny Middle, doesn't know it, but Odin has a mission for her: slow down Ragnarok.
Abandoned at birth and shuffled through the System all her life, Cinder is on the verge of being expelled from yet another school. Despite high test scores and uncanny talents in gym class, Cinder's records show a penchant for fighting, defiance, impulsivity, and an 'unwillingness to develop appropriate decision-making skills.' When a lunch-time brawl breaks out in the cafeteria, Cinder gloomily prepares for what has become all-too familiar. This fight, however, will not end like all the others.
All Father has dispatched his Predators from Asgard, an elite team of bodyguards to keep tabs on Cinder, biding his time till the surly human teenager reaches pledge-age. Knowing she will play a pivotal role in his eventual fall from power, Odin means to bring her to Valhalla where she will be broken, disciplined, trained, and given her quest directive.
Cinder may be in an alternate realm full of valkyries, dark elves, and world-encircling serpents, but she still has a chip on her shoulder the size of Thor's hammer, and she's not about to let Odin or any other god push her around. Can Tristan, son of the god of inspiration and the Galaxy's Most Eligible Boyfriend help Cinder put the brakes on Ragnarok, or will the end of the world claim her life beneath a strip mall in Pismo, California?
]]>But the ghosts are in danger. Tentacled sea monsters called Oldies are stalking their souls, and with rising sea levels and more storms on the way, the ghosts' time is running out. As a terrifying new storm approaches, Eleanor must rescue a ghost lost at sea and save her friends from the Oldies in a final, storm-chased battle of song against darkness. Wonders of Shadow Key is a quirky, suspenseful tale of one girl's fight to use her voice for good.
]]>Discover Africa by bicycle in Book One of a children's adaptation of Alastair Humphreys' journey around the world.
In this charming caricature ofthe author's own circumnavigation by bike, we meet Tom, an adventurous boy who feels there must be more to life than school.
We follow him as he leaves England, cycling through Europe and all the way through Africa to the tip of South Africa. Along the way, young readers are introduced not only to the various fascinating landscapes he passes through, but also to the people who embrace him as he travels.
With engaging illustrations and journal entries throughout, this delightful series provides an immersive experience for any young adventurer.
'It's entertaining but it also educates with its abundance of information, and is sure to inspire. A perfect choice for any parent of a would-be cycle adventurer.' Women's Cycling
'An enjoyable adventure story packed full of facts. Would make great discussion points for primary school kids if used as a class reader, and it is also cross-curricular, covering subjects such as geography, religion, languages and a number of other subjects.' Book Zone For Boys
]]>He is the author of 14 books, including Great Adventurers, which won the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year and the Teach Primary Award for Non-Fiction.
He has written eight books for Eye including the bestselling The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy, a series of novels for 912-year-olds based on the real-life adventures he recounted in Moods of Future Joys, Thunder and Sunshine and Ten Lessons from the Road. His more recent The Girl Who Rowed the Ocean is a similarly novelised version of his transatlantic crossing. It was shortlisted for the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year.
He is a qualified teacher.
]]>Tom dreamed of being an adventurer, but people told him he was crazy, so he decided to prove them wrong by cycling round the world.
The first book of adventures followed Tomacross Europe and through the mysterious landscapes ofAfrica.
In Part Two, he pedals north from the tip of SouthAmerica up through the Americas towards Alaska. He mustcontend with deserts, jungles and the massive mountains ofthe Andes. He meets grizzly bears, fascinating locals andeven a memorable guinea pig. Tom learns about the world,and himself, as he tackles this epic journey.
Based on the author's personal experiences and with engaging illustrations, maps and handwritten journal entries throughout, this book provides an immersive experience for any young adventurer.
'It's entertaining but it also educates with its abundance of information, and is sure to inspire. A perfect choice for any parent of a would-be cycle adventurer.' Women's Cycling
'An enjoyable adventure story packed full of facts. Would make great discussion points for primary school kids if used as a class reader, and it is also cross-curricular, covering subjects such as geography, religion, languages and a number of other subjects.' Book Zone For Boys
]]>He is the author of 14 books, including Great Adventurers, which won the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year and the Teach Primary Award for Non-Fiction.
He has written eight books for Eye including the bestselling The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy, a series of novels for 912-year-olds based on the real-life adventures he recounted in Moods of Future Joys, Thunder and Sunshine and Ten Lessons from the Road. His more recent The Girl Who Rowed the Ocean is a similarly novelised version of his transatlantic crossing. It was shortlisted for the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year.
He is a qualified teacher.
]]>Tom dreamed of being an adventurer. People told him he was crazy, so he decided to prove them wrong by cycling round the world.
In Books One and Two, Tom crossed Europe and Africa, then pedalled through the Americas to Alaska. In Part Three, the final leg of his journey, he continues to have amazing experiences. He braves the freezing temperatures of Siberia, rides behind reindeer in Russia, floats in a Japanese pool watched by monkeys and follows the Great Wall of China. Finally, he bikes back home to England.
Tom learns about the world, and himself, as he tackles this epic journey. Based on the author's own personal adventure, and with engaging illustrations, maps and handwritten journal entries throughout, The Boy Who Biked the World offers an immersive experience to any young adventurer.
'It's entertaining but it also educates with its abundance of information, and is sure to inspire. A perfect choice for any parent of a would-be cycle adventurer.' Women's Cycling
'An enjoyable adventure story packed full of facts. Would make great discussion points for primary school kids if used as a class reader, and it is also cross-curricular, covering subjects such as geography, religion, languages and a number of other subjects.' Book Zone For Boys
]]>He is the author of 14 books, including Great Adventurers, which won the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year and the Teach Primary Award for Non-Fiction.
He has written eight books for Eye including the bestselling The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy, a series of novels for 912-year-olds based on the real-life adventures he recounted in Moods of Future Joys, Thunder and Sunshine and Ten Lessons from the Road. His more recent The Girl Who Rowed the Ocean is a similarly novelised version of his transatlantic crossing. It was shortlisted for the Stanford's Children's Travel Book of the Year.
He is a qualified teacher.
]]>Colourful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game's startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You'll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game sometimes by bending the rules and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, Soccerology is a must-have that's equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans.
Written by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children's book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, Soccerology is a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!
]]>Providing clear and contemporary information for young palmists that they can continue using into adulthood, In Your Hands focuses on both a light and shadow self-approach and features inclusive illustrations from Elissa Marie (@elissamariecreative.)
]]>Elissa Marie is an Austin based illustrator with a multi-faceted background in fine art, video production, social media management, and design. She has worked with brands as large as Amazon and Wendy's, as well as individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.
]]>Crack open your sketchbook, grab your pens and pencils, and get ready to draw the most charming chibi creations imaginable! Drawing Sweet and Cute Chibi is your step-by-step guide to crafting darling chibi characters, foods, animals, and more in an irresistibly adorable kawaii style.
This easy-to-use handbook is perfect for beginners and budding artists of all ages. Begin with simple illustrations like popsicles, multilayered cakes, and fruit tarts, then progress into more detailed and imaginative projects, including bears in bee costumes, graceful ballerinas, and more delightful characters. Clear, simple steps show you how to break down each illustration, correctly size each element, and add your own sweet finishing touches.
Inside you'll find:
Whether you're a fan of chibi style, a manga enthusiast, or just love adding sweet, whimsical detail to your artwork, this guide will help you master the art of drawing adorable chibi scenes.
]]>The perfect book for families, forest schools, educators, and anyone looking to connect with the outdoors, The Nature of Play inspires curiosity and hands-on learning, making it easy to enjoy and appreciate nature wherever you are, all year round.
From the author:
'Many children don't know how to play without a screen this book is a small inoculation against that state of being. It requires children to challenge themselves, find solutions and rely on their skills and imaginations. Most of all, it asks them to slow their pace enough to really observe, to examine, to contemplate and to wonder.' Delfina Aguilar
Sixteen-year-old Aubrey is horrified when a vision about her cousin's death comes true. Overcome with grief, Aubrey begins to see more troubling visions about the futures of those around her. To make matters worse, a mysterious Trickster keeps visiting her dreams with cryptic messages she doesn't understand.
As Aubrey's well-being unravels, a dark creature one that feeds on suffering begins stalking her. With the help of her Kokum, a medicine woman, Aubrey learns to tap into her spiritual strength. But when the creature crosses into the real world, Aubrey must find the strength to protect her family, and in doing so, confront her guilt and find peace.
The Moth Dreamer is a gripping tale that blends Anishinaabe traditions with a haunting journey through the physical and spiritual realms. Includes discussion questions written by the author at the back of the book.
]]>'You cannot do anything in this country without my permission.'
For sixteen-year-old Sara, life has always been about following the rules; her father's rules.
Makeup? Haram.
Fashion magazines? Haram.
Friends who don't meet his approval? Definitely haram.
When her strict Egyptian dad moves the family to the Arabian Gulf, Sara's world shrinks overnight. In a place where a woman's freedom depends on a man's permission, every dream feels out of reach. But Sara refuses to disappear quietly. As her passion for writing, beauty and independence grows stronger, so does her courage to challenge the expectations that bind her. Can she stay true to her faith while finding her own voice, and a future she chooses for herself? Candid, courageous and unforgettable, Hijab & Red Lipstick is a powerful coming-of-age story about identity, patriarchy and the fight to belong inspired by the experiences of women who dare to defy.
]]>From the quagmires of treachery and self-interest, the heroic soldier is described in this vivid glimpse of one man's determined genius and bravery in the face of cruelty and destruction. In this portrayal of the first Jacobite, John Grahame of Claverhouse, Jane Lane presents both the violence and colour of Jacobite rebellion.
'I read Jane Lane's books with mounting admiration for both their content and style...Merging fact and fiction into essential truth, she has produced novels of quite extraordinary emotional power and exciting narrative pace.' Author John Prebble
]]>In the summer of 1691 four Jacobite soldiers, led by the intrepid Humphrey Craddocke surprised the governor and guards and drove them out of the castle. The English Government placed the island and fortress under siege. For almost three years the defenders repelled any attempt to retake the Castle and played one of the most astounding games of bluff in history.
Can they survive and escape with honour as free men? A minor epic of Scottish History!!
]]>The tale of Government-sanctioned murder woven into a narrative featuring members of the family Donald. It creates strong characters on both sides of the tragedy which fuses the human costs with the official intolerance of the Scottish Highland clans of the period.
Jane Lane has expanded a page of history into an epic in which courtesy and treachery, hospitality and betrayal, love and hate, are manifested by the men and women whose fate brought them together on that tragic winter night in 1692.
]]>Meet the animals you can find on Wiradjuri Country in this intricately illustrated introduction to the Wiradjuri Language by two Wiradjuri creatives.
In giwang, Wiradjuri animals are shown along with Wiradjuri Language and English translations. Belinda Bridge's words weave an unpredictable cycle onto the page against beautiful paintings by Wiradjuri artist Peta-Joy Williams.
This evocative resource speaks to readers of all ages. It is rich with cultural meaning and is a significant Wiradjuri title to add to bookshelves.
]]>Belinda's inspiration to learn and speak Wiradjuri Language comes from her family and a deep desire to stay connected to her Ancestors.
Peta-Joy Williams is a proud Wiradjuri Yinaa (woman), born in Sydney, whose identity bridges the inland rivers of her ancestors and the saltwater cultures of the place she calls home. Drawing inspiration from both, PJ creates artwork that reflects the richness and diversity of her ancestry.
Encouraged by her Wiradjuri grandmother Eileen, she began painting Aboriginal art early in life and has since formalised her practice with a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Art and Cultural Practices and a Diploma in Fine Arts. Formerly a cultural arts teacher, PJ is now a full-time artist and the founder of Wiradjuri Wave.
Her work has been exhibited in major galleries across Australia, and her large-scale murals feature throughout New South Wales.
]]>Dhurga is one of four traditional languages of the south coast of New South Wales. It was spoken by Yuin (Yuwinj) people between Nowra and Narooma, and as far inland as Braidwood and Araluen. Our language connects us to our people and our physical world. Traditional languages are being reclaimed and spoken across Australia. Fragments of Dhurga were kept by Elders and in books. Dhurga was sleeping; but is now being taught, learned and spoken by Yuin people.
The beautiful illustrations help readers to learn the 24 Dhurga sounds. They also introduce important land and marine animals, and other creatures of the south coast that are part of local creation and dreaming stories, and Lore.
A QR code allows readers to hear the book's Dhurga sounds and words spoken by a Yuin Elder.
]]>Leanne began learning Dhurga after starting work at Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council. She felt she was regaining something that had been missing, for her, her community and especially for her mother and Dhurga Elders. 'Now I feel a sense of responsibility and a calling to help my community restore and teach our native tongue,' says Leanne.
]]>*Longlisted for the ABIA Book Awards 2022: Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year*
Welcome to Wiradjuri Country.
The Wiradjuri are the people of the three bila (rivers) and their nguram-bang (Country) is the second largest in Australia. Come with Uncle Larry Brandy on an enlightening journey through his Country's rivers, woodlands, grasslands and rocky outcrops, as well as the murri-yang (sky world).
Along the way, young readers will encounter animals such as bila-durang (platypus), and maliyan (wedge-tailed eagle), plants like the maybal (grass tree) and yirany (yam daisy), and discover stories like that of Tiddalik the giant frog. They will learn how Wiradjuri people lived on their Country, using the flower spikes of the grass tree as spears, soaking its flowers in water to make a sweet drink and weaving its leaves into baskets.
This is a unique book combining language, culture, Indigenous history and storytelling, written by a Wiradjuri author. It features colour photographs of animals, plants and habitats, as well as illustrations by Indigenous artists Kristie Peters and Scott 'Sauce' Towney.
]]>Winner of the 2019 CBCAEve Pownall Award for Information Books
Age range 7+
There was a hum of excitement.
Flags flickered in the breeze as Maggie's heart danced with delight.
'This is a very special day!' her mother said.
Maggie holds tight to her mother as they await the long anticipated apology to show a willingness to reconcile the past for future generations. In the excitement of the crowd Maggie loses touch of her mother's hand as is lost.
In a time 'long ago and not so long ago' children were taken from their parents, their 'sorrow echoing across the land'.
As the Prime Minister's speech unfolds Maggie is reunited with her mother. But the faces and memories of the stolen generation are all around them.
Two stories entwine in this captivating retelling of the momentous day when the then Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, acknowledged the sorrows of past and said 'Sorry' to the generation of children who were taken from their homes.
The book includes a foreword from Lee Joachim; Chair of Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative and Director of Research and Development for Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation.
Teachers' notes available here
]]>A long time ago, in the land of Guugu Yumithirr people, mythic creatures hunted, danced, played and gathered food. The Magpie brothers chased the giant Dingo, the greedy White Cockatoo stole food from two Night Owl sisters, Stormcloud threw lightning at Frill Lizard and Eagle walked on the ground. As they roamed about, they disturbed the land, making rivers, lagoons and mountains, spreading plants and changing the colour of animals - creating the world we see today.
]]>On a starless night Little Brother leaves the safety of the campfire and is captured by the fearsome bunyip. Big Sister will need everything she has learnt about the bush and her Country to rescue Little Brother and escape the bunyip.
Part Sky Country creation story, part exciting adventure tale, The Bunyip and the Stars is the first in a series of five picture books featuring stories from Australia inspired by the National Museum of Australia's new immersive play space for children the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre.
]]>Adam Duncan is a Biripi man whose family and ancestors were traditional custodians of lands in the Manning River region of New South Wales. Adam was born in Campbelltown on Tharawal Country and grew up in Bathurst on the land of the Wiradjuri people. Adam lives and works on Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country as a visual artist, cultural education consultant and preschool teacher at Wiradjuri Preschool at the University of Canberra. Adam developed The Bunyip and the Stars using First Nations oral storytelling traditions and the help of the Wiradjuri Preschool kids.
Paul Lalo was born in France and, in 2004, arrived in Australia to study animation at the Queensland College of Art. Paul has worked as a director, animator and motion designer for TV commercials, music videos and documentaries. Paul is co-founder of Melbourne-based animation boutique Soymilk Studio which specialises in stop-motion and motion desig
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