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Paperback. Etat : new. Sophie Beer (illustrateur). Paperback. Sometimes we find what we're looking for in the most unexpected places.Sometimes we find what we're looking for in the most unexpected places.Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs away to the country, he discovers that maybe peace and quiet isn't all he needs . . .With bright, modern illustrations and a powerfully simple story, any child (and any parent!) who's ever had to deal with a noisy sibling will love Wren. This debut from the new team of Katrina Lehman and Sophie Beer is sure to delight. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Board Book. Discover the joy of learning shapes through playful movement and vibrant photography.Watch This! transforms learning into a vibrant adventure. Can you make a circle with your arms? Or a triangle with your fingers? Work together to make a rectangle or even a pyramid.This captivating board book blends education with fun, promoting kinetic learning where children use their bodies to explore and understand different shapes. It's a method that not only fosters physical activity but also helps develop essential gross motor skills. By moving and positioning their bodies to create shapes, kids gain a better grasp of spatial relationships, geometric concepts, size, and patterns, all crucial for early math skills and foundational for future learning.Combining playful activities with significant educational benefits, this board book is perfect for fostering early learning and physical activity in young children.Bold and Playful- Celebrates movement, energy, pattern, color, and shape, tailored especially for the youngest readers.Engaging Photography- A group of children twist, bend, and stretch to create various shapes, photographed against vibrant backgrounds.Hands-On Learning- Encourages children to explore shapes using their bodies, fostering creativity and physical activity.Perfect for Little Hands- Durable and sturdy, ideal for toddlers and young children.Ideal forFamilies with young children who enjoy interactive and educational play.Parents and educators looking to support early learning and motor skill development.Classrooms and daycare centers seeking fun, collaborative group activities."In this inviting concept book, children use their bodies to make different shapes. Eye-catching photographs showcase gross motor skills in action. A kinetic celebration of body and mind."-School Library Journal'Watch This! is a groundbreaking modern photographic picture book about children using their bodies to make sense of shapes in a playful way, form three high-acclaimed Australian creators. A bold and playful celebration of movement, energy, pattern, colour and shape!'-Good Reading'This Australian concept book involves the whole body. Twelve children bend, twist, and join limbs to form various shapes, all photographed against large, patterned pops of colour . Walker expertly photographs from various angles, though the overhead shots are by far the most clever and amusing. The shapes start to get more complicated (a star, a diamond) until interpretations become a bit looser and more creative. Children standing side by side holding hands are a wavy line, and two others hiding behind Ari with arms straight out becomes a six-armed 'Ari-tangle.' Orpin's backgrounds and frames often echo the shapes in case extra reinforcement is needed. The children are racially diverse with names hinting at ethnic diversity as well, and playful touches (tongues out, gleeful smiles) expertly capture childlike exuberance. A treat for all learners, kinaesthetic or otherwise.'-Kirkus Reviews Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Alice Lindstrom (illustrateur). Board Book. A large-format board book for Easter that celebrates traditions of egg-decorating from around the world in exquisite cut-paper illustration.Discover a world of beautiful pattern and colour!Decorated eggs are found all over the world in many different countries. They are a wonderful celebration of family, culture and tradition.Complete with a stencil incorporated into the design, this book will encourage children to create their own beautiful eggs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Allison Colpoys (illustrateur). Hardcover. Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes.Painting patterns, wheeling wagons, being mermaids, riding dragons . . .From the award-winning creators of The Underwater Fancy-dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella comes this joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. Smart is not just ticks and crosses,smart is building boats from boxes.Painting patterns, wheeling wagons,being mermaids, riding dragons Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Board Book. From Alarm Croc to Cheepy Head, you'll enjoy Rhyme Cordial all day long!From Alarm Croc to Cheepy Head, you'll enjoy Rhyme Cordial all day long!A fun, new take on wordplay from bestselling illustrator Antonia Pesenti. Open the pages to reveal unexpected rhymes and bold, bright illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Allison Colpoys (illustrateur). Board Book. From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring - wherever we roam in the big, wild world.From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring - wherever we roam in the big, wild world.Whatever you fear, come close my dearYou're tucked in safe for always hereAnd I will never not be nearBecause of our love umbrellaA celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring - in a special edition for the very smallest of readers.'Captivating neon illustrations add even more charm to this already delightful story. Under the Love Umbrella reminds children that comfort and love is ever-present, even when you are not near your family.'-Evening Standard'A truly beautiful book.'-The Sun'Scary shadows, friends that don't share, shyness, moving, and such everyday childhood issues as wet pants, a lost tooth, and a parent's rushing them. No worry can last under a love umbrella . Colpoys' striking illustrations, which combine an earth palette with day-glo highlights, effectively show love umbrellas both imagined and real.'-Kirkus Reviews Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Lauren Marriott (illustrateur). Hardcover. Whatever your age, I Am Doodle Cat reminds you of the universe's splendidness, and above all, to remember to love YOU!I Am Doodle Cat is a cheerful children's book here to encourage imagination, celebration of the things you love, and finding the magic in silliness. Written by Kat Patrick, with delightful illustrations by Lauren Marriott, this book shows a tomato-red Doodle Cat rejoicing in everyday pleasures such as swimming in the ocean, wearing a favourite onesie, and playing guitar.Whatever your age, I Am Doodle Cat reminds you of the universe's splendidness, and above all, to remember to love YOU!It's cool and really funny.' -Milla, aged 6, loves reading'I love the book.' -James, aged 3, loves drums'Amazing!' -Eva, aged 7, loves animals and jumping on her dad Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Board Book. Tap, tap, tap.Frog thinks there's no one else in the forest, but you never know what's just around the corner.Join Frog on a rollicking and hilarious adventure in Snap! by Anna Walker. Perfect for toddlers, this engaging story features simple word repetition for lively call-and-response read-alouds. The vivid illustrations bring the forest to life, making each page a visual delight.Snap! won the Speech Pathology Book of the Year for Birth to Three and received a CBCA Book of the Year- Early Childhood Honour. Now available in a sturdy board book format, it's ideal for younger readers who love interactive and funny books.'The simple repetition of words throughout the story invites lively call-and-response read-alouds with little ones, while Walker's rich washes of colour prove irresistible, drawing the focus with their saturated hues and patterns. With gorgeous illustrations, a very expressive amphibian, and plenty of animals to spot and count along the way, this book is sure to become a firm favourite at home. For ages 0+.'-Kate McIntosh, Readings Kids'Anna Walker has cleverly created a humorous, energetic, and playful tale of a frog's adventure through the jungle and the unexpected creatures it meets along the way. It is immediately relatable to young children, with its minimal, simple and direct language that perfectly evokes the sensory world of the frog and the other creatures in it. The tactile front cover is bright and engaging, with the little frog literally leaping off the front and into the narrative. The endpapers extend the storyline, and the text is creatively positioned on the page, like the movement of text mirroring the animals' actions, which adds interest and catches the eye. The story's pace is maintained by the illustrations and humour introduced by the near misses of the frog as it narrowly escapes the dangers around it. While the predominantly green pages immerse the reader into the setting of a jungle, the illustrations are varied in design and colour and are offset by a clever use of texture using collage techniques on such things as tree trunks, water, and birds' feathers. This is a picture book that will bring joy and demand repeated rereading, whilst also offering the opportunity to join in with the story.'-Judges' Comments from the CBCA'This is such fun to read aloud! . Lovely deep colours and texture from the ink and gouache artwork are so appealing. Despite the few words, all of the animals have personality and there is happy energy to the frog's adventure. This is a great book of alliterative sounds to read with young children.'-Youth Services Book Review, starred review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A luminous journey through Australia's night sky celebrates the unbreakable bond between a mother and child.Soar through the Australian night sky with a flying-fox mum and her pup!Fly, Mama, Fly! takes young readers on a magical nocturnal journey with a Grey-headed flying fox and her pup. As they glide through the moonlit Australian landscape, this enchanting tale celebrates the unbreakable bond between mother and child while subtly weaving in themes of wildlife conservation.Anna McGregor, award-winning author and illustrator of Anemone is Not the Enemy and Who's Afraid of the Light? brings her signature bold style to both text and artwork. Her lyrical rhymes and vibrant illustrations, featuring fluorescent colours against deep night hues, capture the wonder of Australia's nocturnal world.Perfect for evening cuddles, this story sparks curiosity about native wildlife and offers a valuable resource for learning about Australian ecosystems. Whether enjoyed snuggled up at home, shared in a classroom, or read aloud during library story time, this tale celebrates moments of wonder and connection. The book's unique sideways orientation also adds an extra element of fun, inviting little hands to interact with each page.Fly, Mama, Fly! is more than just a bedtime story - it's a story about love, an exploration of Australian nature, and a gentle reminder of our role in protecting the world around us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Armando Fonseca (illustrateur). Hardcover. Climb on my lap. We're under the moon. We might hear some animales soon.I Hear a Boho is a rhyming story with text in English and Spanish, which encompasses language, the parent-child bond, nature, and the benefit of being still, and listening.A mother and daughter are snuggling together on their porch, listening to the sounds of the night. A girl makes animal calls and her mother responds sweetly. To their surprise a real owl appears and flies across the night sky.'The patterned rhyming text is calming in its predictability, and the Spanish words and phrases are easily understood in context and from the illustrations . The striking print-like artwork shows how the child becomes the animals in her imagination. This is a fun call and response bedtime story for kids who know and love their animals.'-Youth Services Book Review'Ideal for parent-child bonding in Spanish speaking households, I Hear a Buho is a welcome, memorable, entertaining, and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare centre, preschool, elementary school, and community library bilingual (English/Spanish) picture book collections for young children.'-Midwest Book Review'As with many well-written picture books that appear at first glance to be for the very young, in the hands of an imaginative teacher they can become powerful teaching tools for all ages, and this one has great potential too.'-Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Board Book. A BOOKSTAGANG BEST BOARD BOOK OF 2023From INSTANT POODLES to CHEESE GHOSTIE, RHYME HUNGRY is the ultimate book of lunchtime wordplay!Flip the flaps to reveal unexpected rhymes and bold, bright illustrations. A book that will delight adults, appeal to design lovers, and get young kids squealing and begging to read it again and again.From the creator of award-winning Rhyme Cordial.Praise for Rhyme Cordial-'There's something quite architectural about this wonderful book of word play with its simple lines and solid blocks of colour . Bright simple colours, black and white stripes and white stars on black backgrounds repeat throughout the book in cohesive visual echoes as pleasing as the word play.'-Adelaide AdvertiserPraise for Rhyme Cordial-'The bright, bold illustrations and board book format of Rhyme Cordial may be designed for the baby market, but the book's humorous wordplay makes it equally appealing to older children as well.'-Child Magazine Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Board Book. Antonia Pesenti - award-winning creator of the much-loved Rhyme Cordial and Rhyme Hungry - is back with the third instalment in her Rhyme series- welcome to Party Rhyme!It's PARTY RHYME! Put on your PARTY BAT, enjoy the LIZZIE DRINKS, but don't eat too much HAIRY BREAD!Flip the flaps to reveal clever puns, witty rhymes, and playful language. Perfect for children's love of birthday parties, Party Rhyme combines bold illustrations and kid-friendly jokes that will appeal to both younger and older children.'From the bright cover to the bold illustrations and fold-out pages, this book is perfect for the earliest readers. Babies will love learning to flip the page to uncover the hidden pages and as they grow up, the cheeky, absurd rhymes will tickle their funny bone.'-Lefa Singleton Norton, ABC News Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. The perfect early picture book for the curious kid!This joyous debut from Jennifer Higgie celebrates the details and diversity of the world around us. In kaleidoscopic colour, Higgie takes young readers on a journey from some of life's most important things (baked beans!) to some of life's biggest wonders (stars!). The perfect early picture book for the curious kid! This joyous debut from well-known writer and editor Jennifer Higgie celebrates both the individual and the diversity of the world around us. In kaleidoscopic colour, Higgie takes young readers on a journey from some of life's most important things to some of life's biggest wonders. The perfect early picture book for budding art lovers! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Lauren Marriott (illustrateur). Hardcover. Doodle Cat is back and he is very bored.Until he finds a thing!But what is this thing and what does it do?Following on from their debut picture book I Am Doodle Cat, writer Kat Patrick and illustrator Lauren Marriott have created another hilarious tale featuring the irreverent bright red squiggle who loves just about everything.Bursting with imagination and fun, Doodle Cat returns to remind us to be curious, creative and to explore every option.'Doodle Cat, drawn as a red, cat-shaped silhouette with frantic eyes and sharp whiskers . H as a brain explosion that Farrell illustrates in a full-bleed spread of chunky psychedelic designs . M ay work to corral - briefly - little ones who won't stop running around.'-Kirkus Reviews' T he book's pages burst with colourful creatures, wild lines, and new adventures. Doodle Cat's audience will be itching to unleash their own inner artists.'-Foreword Reviews'A beautiful, funny, imaginative tale about being bored, and finding ways to entertain yourself. Guaranteed to make children of all ages smile.'-Australian Mother & Baby Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Doodle Cat is back! Can you see his cape?He can perform all kinds of superhero acts, like catching humans when they fall from trees and firing furballs at top speed.But will Doodle Cat's superpowers work when his friend is sad? Maybe he'll have to try something new.Filled with Doodle Cat's signature exuberance and joy comes this hilarious and touching story of friendship, superheroes, love, and capes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A multi-award-winning journalist and former editor-in-chief of a major Australian newspaper searingly explores his Jewish identity at a time when a substantial and growing part of the left is opposed to the very existence of Israel as a Jewish state.Born in a displaced persons camp two years after the end of the Holocaust, Michael Gawenda spent his childhood and teenage years in a left-wing non-Zionist Jewish youth group in Melbourne. This shaped the sort of Jew he became a secular Jew who loved the Yiddish language and Yiddish culture.Gawenda went on to become a public figure during his 40 years as a journalist, including his role as editor-in-chief of The Age the only Jewish editor-in-chief in the newspapers history. Throughout this time, and since, he became dismayed and pained by the growing hostility of the left to Israel and to Jews like him who were not prepared to declare themselves as anti-Zionists. This has also forced him to examine his own Jewish identity and his relationships with his Jewish friends, and to forensically examine the basis of the critiques of Israel.At a time of rising anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, My Life as a Jew is a controversial book. It is also a vital book. It should be read by activists for Israel and Zionism, as well as for the Palestinians. It should be read by readers of all political stripes. It should be read by journalists, as it is in part about journalism and its failings. And it should also be read by people interested in the remarkable life and career of its author, Michael Gawenda. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Next, I brushed my hare and put on my new pear of shoes.Mum painted her nails before we set out for the day.Join Banjo and his mum on what starts as a straightforward day out, only to have it upended by homophones (two words with the same pronunciation but with different meanings), turning the narrative into the delightfully absurd. Kids and adults alike will love this joyful new wordplay extravaganza from debut author Mel Amon with illustrations by international superstar Sophie Beer. The hilarious wordplay combined with delightful illustrations have kids 'in on the joke' from the very beginning.'Hare or hair, pear or pair, son or sun - abounds in a glorious new picture book from author Mel Amon, illustrated by national treasure Sophie Beer. Good Morning, My Deer! is a celebration of homophones- two words that sound the same but mean very different things . For kids aged 3+ who love a bit of nonsense, those just starting to learn to read, and those with an appreciation for the absurdities of the English language, this debut picture book offers plenty to look at and discuss. Amon's straightforward text turns an ordinary day into something quite extraordinary, and Beer's bright and instantly recognisable illustrations are the perfect companion. Older children and grown-ups alike will enjoy hunting for easter eggs in the pages (not all the homophones are in the text), and there's a deep sense of satisfaction when you correctly identify pie/pi, beats/beets, or jeans/genes.'-Books+Publishing' F unny and memorable . A n absurd and clever narrative . It could really be used as a prompt starter for a game on words and what they mean, especially for little kids who are building up their vocabulary or are learning to read.'-Mariana Ruiz, GeekDadPraise for illustrator Sophie Beer's Change Starts with Us-'Illuminated by a bright, bold colour scheme, carefully crafted scenes reveal sensible good habits, like conserving water and reducing waste, that can help save the planet. Beer, creator of Love Makes a Family, depicts diverse illustrated young characters . All children will see themselves in these pages, and feel a bit more empowered to make better choices.'-School Library Journal Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Meet Jemima, a lovable Labrador with a very important job!While she loves playing with her favourite yellow bone and getting lots of cuddles, Jemima is also a fully trained guide dog who helps her handler navigate the world. Through playful adventures and heartwarming moments, discover how Jem balances her fun-loving nature with the focused dedication needed to be a guide dog extraordinaire.Written by blind disability activist and guide dog user Olivia Muscat, with illustrations by award-winning artist Allison Colpoys, this charming picture book shares an insider's view of the special bond between guide dog and handler. Includes an audio version narrated by the author herself.'My Name Is Jemima is a gentle yet powerful story for readers aged 4+ that champions difference, celebrates guide dogs, and encourages empathy, all through the eyes of one very special Labrador.'-Books + Publishing'An engaging introduction to guide dogs that will help very young children understand more about these animals' important jobs . Unlike other books about guide dogs that I've seen, this one pays special attention to why it's important to leave on-the-job dogs alone.'-Susan Harari, Youth Services Book Review'My Name is Jemima is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for parents, teachers, and school/community librarians as an essential and entertaining resource for teaching guide dog etiquette and disability awareness in an engaging, accessible way.'-Midwest Book Review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A joy-filled cheer of appreciation for loud, trouble-making, outrageous kids.Katerina Cruickshanks is a wild child, a trickster, and a ringleader. But when they wreak some serious chaos, their friends decide their shenanigans have gone too far and say, 'No more!'Brimming with humour and warmth, Katerina shows us that there's no such thing as being too much; it's just a matter of finding the friends who will love you as you are.'Katerina's wonderfully eccentric personality and theatricality shines through on every page where the kaleidoscopic illustrations help bring the whimsical nature of their character to life. What stands out about this book is the author's choice to use non-binary pronouns for the main character, a rarity in children's books. Because their identity is not a factor in the storyline, it represents the LGBTQIA+ community and instils inclusivity simply by celebrating people and their differences.'-Fiona Buckley, Irish Examiner'A raucous, rhyming homage to a child who uses they/them pronouns and their outrageous personality . Throughout author/illustrator Gray-Barnett's latest picture book, Katerina's gender is refreshingly presented without commentary. Instead, Katerina's boisterous personality and larger-than-life antics are the centre of the story . Y oung readers will be tickled by the kooky protagonist, rendered in scribbly, joyfully-coloured illustrations.'-Kirkus Reviews'Katerina read like a modern-day descendant of Sendak's Rosie, also blessed with an outsized personality and flamboyant sense of style. The images were very dynamic; a two page-spread showing evidence of Katerina sowing chaos was especially fun . This celebratory story of a non-binary child in which that characteristic is not the sole focus of the book is refreshing and rare. Kids, families, and librarians looking for representation will enjoy this story.'-Youth Services Book Review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Whatever you fear, come close my dearYou're tucked in safe for always hereAnd I will never not be nearBecause of our love umbrella.From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring - wherever we roam in the big, wild world.'Captivating neon illustrations add even more charm to this already delightful story. Under the Love Umbrella reminds children that comfort and love is ever-present, even when you are not near your family.'-Evening Standard'A truly beautiful book.'-The Sun'Scary shadows, friends that don't share, shyness, moving, and such everyday childhood issues as wet pants, a lost tooth, and a parent's rushing them. No worry can last under a love umbrella . Colpoys' striking illustrations, which combine an earth palette with day-glo highlights, effectively show love umbrellas both imagined and real.'-Kirkus Reviews Whatever you fear, come close my dear You're tucked in safe for always here And I will never not be near Because of our love umbrella Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Published for the first time in English, My Pig Paulina is a splendid companion to the classic bestseller My Donkey Benjamin. With compelling, naturalistic photographs that allow children to imagine themselves into the story, it's the perfect addition for any child's bookshelf.This is Angelika and PaulinaAngelika lives with her parents and her sister Susi on a beautiful Mediterranean island. She loves roaming the island with her favourite doll, Hippi, and when she adopts a piglet called Paulina, they have lots of fun together!When a farmer wants to take Paulina away, Angelika knows she has to save her best friend. And so begins their exciting adventure . . .'Heart-warming tales aimed at 5-7-year-olds who share the little girls' love for animals.'-The Weekend West'I am fond of this . My Donkey Benjamin and My Pig Paulina are simple stories, told in words and mono snaps, of two little girls, Susi and Angelika, who live on an island in the Med with their parents . Gerald Durrell for the hippy generation.'-Alex O'Connell, The Times Angelica lives with her parents and her sister Susi on a beautiful Mediterranean island. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Sometimes we find what we're looking for in the most unexpected places.Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs away to the country, he discovers that maybe peace and quiet isn't all he needs . . .With bright, modern illustrations and a powerfully simple story, any child (and any parent!) who's ever had to deal with a noisy sibling will love Wren. This debut from the new team of Katrina Lehman and Sophie Beer is sure to delight. Sometimes we find what were looking for in the most unexpected places. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert's birthday.On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert's birthday.When Grandma Z roars into town on her motorcycle, Albert is swept up in a very extraordinary adventure.This glorious debut from Daniel Gray-Barnett is filled with wonder, imagination, and a wild, magical spirit that will thrill young and old. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A fresh appreciation of the magic of birds and how watching them fulfills a human need to connect with nature.Enchantment by birds is commonplace. Birdwatchers merely go a step further than others and actively seek to be enchanted. This book tells why they take that extra step. It takes the reader on a series of excursions into birdwatchings past, venturing forward to the present. With an intriguing cast of characters, avian as well as human, its lively narratives explore the emotional and aesthetic impulses behind the pastime as well as its scientific and conservationist components.Its stories of 22 Australian birds range widely: from wordy squabbles over bird names to the artistic finessing of field guides; from the Paradise Parrots tragic fall into extinction to the everyday enjoyment of a Magpies carol; from the evolution of citizen science to the boom in birding tourism. Interlacing them all is the insight that birdwatching is a means by which modern, urban people reach out to touch the wild. A primal desire to connect with nature lies at the heart of the pastime.Enchantment by Birds not only offers a compelling exposition of what makes birders tick; it also tells us, imaginatively and informatively, why birds have a special place in our hearts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. One hundred years ago, Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller, committed a crime against history. He broke up the worlds greatest book, the Gutenberg Bible, and sold it off in individual pages. This is the story of an Australian mans hunt for those fragments and his familys debt to an act of literary vandalism.In 1921, Wells audacity scandalised the rare-book world. The Gutenberg was the first substantial book in Europe to have been printed on a printing press. It represented the democratisation of knowledge and was the Holy Grail of rare books.Was the break-up a sacrilege or a canny deal? New Yorkers were divided. For every frown of disapproval, there was a lick of the lips. It was the Roaring Twenties, the Gatsby era of fabulous wealth. Tycoons were in a feeding frenzy to acquire items that would demonstrate their refinement. Wells marketed the pages as Noble Fragments, they sold like hot cakes, and he died a rich man.Half a century later, Sydney journalist Michael Visontay stumbled upon a mysterious legal document that linked Wells to his own family. He became obsessed by the Gutenbergs invisible imprint on his life, and set out to track down the pages of the broken bible.Part detective story and part memoir, Noble Fragments is an expedition into the arcane world of book collectors and their eccentric passions, and a journey of discovery about how Wellss gamble set off a chain of events that changed a familys destiny. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Anna Forlati (illustrateur). Hardcover. If I could meet my grandpa,this is what I would tell him .When I grow up, I want to be like my dad.Oliver has never met his grandpa, and neither has his dad.In this heartwarming book, Oliver imagines telling his grandpa about the most important person in his life - the man who teaches him to live with joy and feel deeply.A moving ode to parenthood, the bonds we share with our children, and the ways we shape their lives.'Santos ably describes the love and encouraging support that children want from parents at all stages of life. Using short sentences, Santos' approachable text feels true to a child's understanding of a nurturing parent, and it will also resonate with caregivers who strive to be positive role models. Forlati's highly textured pastel illustrations offer realistic depictions of the love between a parent and child. Both the text and images share a subdued, comforting tone. A beautifully illustrated, touching tale of love.'-Kirkus Reviews, starred review'The text radiates love, as well as pride in this powerful family dynamic. The illustrations, with their muted and nostalgic coloration, are gorgeous and charming. Their intricate details include recurring motifs that show the lifelong bond between the father and his son . My Dad, My Rock is a heartwarming picture book about father-son love that carries from one generation to the next.'-Foreword Reviews, starred review'Accompanied by Forlati's lush, beautifully textured illustrations with an understated but warm colour palette, My Dad, My Rock is a heartfelt and moving ode to the father-son bond . A genuine delight . A profound meditation on the ways in which fathers have the power to positively shape their sons.'-Booklife Reviews, starred review and editor's pick Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Etat : new. Board Book. Discover the magical world of numbers, shapes, and geometry that surrounds you every day!What if the way that we traditionally teach kids how to count misses the clear connections between numbers, shapes, and the world around them?Nabeel Khan invites you to draw on your child's innate interest in geometry, patterns, and shapes as an intuitive and fun way to learn about numbers - starting their maths journey from a place of playfulness, curiosity, and tangible connection to their environment. We can find numbers and shapes everywhere- in the natural world, in art and architecture, in symbolism, and in the sky above us.This approach is just as straightforward as 1, 2, 3, 4, but also provides kids the tools to see their world in a new way, and the agency to understand the fundamental connection between numeracy and geometry, changing their perspective for life.Welcome to the world of magic counting!Excellent gift for children who are more artistically inclined that will help them realise the exciting creative potential of numbers and geometry!A brilliant tool for educators and librarians to help students to 'see' numbers and get curious about how mathematics offers a unique and mind-expanding lens with which to view our world.'This counting book with a difference points out the shapes, patterns, and numbers that feature and recur in our lives.'-Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian'Khan and Garcia celebrate numeracy in this wide-ranging exploration of ways that numbers infuse the world with meaning . Garcia's unlined, jewel-tone illustrations take a contemporary graphic style that suits the images' accompanying captions. Occasional questions ('How many triangles can you count?') encourage both interactivity and appreciation for the 'magic' of numbers.'-Publishers Weekly'This elegant board book is, first, a concept book on counting, but it adds in geometric shapes and symbols to make it almost a coffee table conversation piece on mathematics . This book clearly was a labour of love, and the pleasing gold and other tertiary colours it uses in the artwork are reason enough to pick it up. For board book afficionados who like introducing sophisticated concepts to their toddler.'-Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Daniel Gray-Barnett (illustrateur). Hardcover. One morning Milo tossed pancakes high in the air. Lily, Lena, and Gwendolyn jumped up and down trying to catch them.'Breakfast is ready,' called Milo. But upstairs all was quiet.Dada Henry doesn't feel like pancakes this morning, and Milo and the twins aren't sure why. They persist making more and more elaborate concoctions, Maple Come Back for More, Little Puddings Supreme, and Brussel Sprouts Forget Me Never, but nothing will lure Henry out of bed.This funny and heartwarming story tells us that every now and then, everyone needs some 'me-time'.'Children aged 4-8 will delight in the gross-out humour of meals such as Good Morning Green Ice Cream (pickles, spinach, mayonnaise, and ice cream), and they'll become caught up in the fox family's warm-hearted culinary bedlam . Green and Gray-Barnett extend their passion for inclusive representation by addressing mental health through the gentle portrayal of Henry's struggle, as well as seamlessly incorporating same-sex parents into the story as a natural element, without unnecessary emphasis. . A fun, bouncy book.'-Anica Boulanger-Mashberg, Books+Publishing'With its large, brightly coloured cartoonish illustrations and disgustingly eccentric recipes, this would be a fun read aloud . Kids could write or draw their own disgusting recipes!'-Youth Services Book Review'With its underlying theme of dealing gently with parental mental health and representation of LGBTQI+ families, Saturday is Pancake Day is ideal for kids who love to experiment in the kitchen and young readers. A fun read from start to finish.'-Midwest Book Review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Reena hates rainy days. She hates the way the dark clouds make everything look so dull.Rekha loves rainy days. She loves the way the rain makes the earth smell.When Rekha spots a rainbow, she rushes indoors to tell her sister about it. Reena will want to paint it, for sure!But when the sisters go outside to find it, the rainbow disappears. Where could it have gone?A vibrantly illustrated tale about finding light even in the gloomiest of times, How to Find a Rainbow will warm your heart - and give you a handy guide to making your own rainbow, too!'Shaha's narrative effortlessly weaves in the science of rainbows, accompanied by sumptuous pencil illustrations from Sinha. The perfect picturebook for a rainy day.'-Phoebe Demeger, CLPE'Oh this book is gorgeous! Rainbows, red pandas, and a beautiful sisterly relationship combined with a little bit of magic and science.'-atbooks_for_little_bookworms'An excellent book for children to follow along, whether they are reading it on their own or with you. The words and phrases are incorporated into the illustrations, it's brilliant! A book to make you smile on the rainiest days! A definite 5-star read for young children!'-Rachel Bustin Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Allison Colpoys (illustrateur). Hardcover. The follow-up to bestselling All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys. Good or bad, the things you do are all a part of being you - of learning how to take your boat on stormy seas and stay afloat. From the creators of All the Ways To Be Smart comes a message of hope- hard days come and go, but love is with us always. A healing and uplifting tribute to learning and growing - to making mistakes and making amends. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.