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100 Watermelons
Not 98. Not 99. Come harvest time, the proud Mr. Macaroni has 100 big, round, juicy watermelons. But tragedy strikes as he attempts to unload them. The forklift topples over and 99 watermelons go tumbling down the alarmingly steep sides of William Street causing sticky chaos and sweet confusion. 99…? That means there’s still one watermelon on the loose! Watch out!
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Billy Belly and the Lonely Plight of Pino the Pup
Life for Pino the Pup is just how he wants it with his human Mum and Dad – yummy snacks, plenty of toys, and lots of fresh air on his daily walks.
Until Mum and Dad arrive home one day with a gurgling guest, who grabs all of their attention, and most of Pino’s play space. The snacks come far and few between, and Pino has to almost beg for his walks. What’s to be done?
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Elephant in the Classroom
Elephant in the Classroom shines a light on the issues faced by students who find school isolating and a challenge to their ability to learn and make friends.
Young Sophie finds her school environment difficult to cope with. There’s so much for her to try to remember, with all the rules and expectations and the noise adding to her sense of insecurity. Sophie is typical of children who find it a struggle just to get to school and stay there. This book provides a resource to help teachers, health professionals and families remove the stumbling blocks that discourage children like Sophie from thriving in school.
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Feeling Blue
Mr. Wren is feeling very blue, so Mrs. Wren decides to find out why.
With Mark Eatwell’s spectacular nature photographs and Trevor Todd’s simple, uncomplicated text, we find out Mr. Wren thinks he doesn’t measure up to other birds. But once his secret is revealed, Mrs. Wren knows just how to cheer him up.
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Mia’s Glamma
Mia’s grandma is no ordinary grandmother.
Mia calls her Glamma.Mia’s Glamma wears the latest fashions. She owns a restaurant. She even runs in marathons.
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Patience
Patience is the key to a happy life.
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Waiting for the Night
Possums high in blossoms…
Dingoes dancing on tiptoes…
Sugar Gliders munching on spiders…
Blue-tongue lizards showering in the flowers…
These are just some of the things
our native creatures do to get
ready for their night time.
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Watching Through the Day
This is the sequel to Julie Thorndyke’s very popular picture book Waiting for the Night
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We Children and The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.
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When Anna Came to Stay
May is a carefree girl who likes nothing better than singing along to the Spice Girls, roller blading and eating cheese on toast with her friends. But then May’s family moves to a new town and May’s world is turned upside down.