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Mali wishes to have a real adventure outside the comfort of his home, but he is unsure. With the help of a magical wind, he is drawn outside to experience the world through sounds, smell, and feel before being transported to a magical place, where he meets a monkey who needs help being brave, too. This whimsical journey, with simple and charming digital collage illustrations, is a story about finding the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone and shows how a child can find confidence through exploration and being independent, plus the strength to help others who lack confidence. While Mali is sight-impaired, this is not a story about disability but one that normalizes disability in a fun story that all children will relate to.

In this magnificently illustrated wordless picture book, a boy sees a lost kite and goes on a fantastical journey to find it, meeting a cast of curious and quirky characters on the way. This beautiful textless journey will allow readers to use their imagination to decipher and explore the story.

Jasper the barn cat loves his hunting ground and territory, the old, abandoned barn at the edge of the forest. When Elsa the owl moves in unexpectedly, Jasper is forced to share and learns to work with someone else. Accompanied by soft watercolor-style illustrations with a soft, muted color palette.

Cowboy Cam and hiscousin Poppy are in need of some wild west attire to complete their outfit, andluckily they know just where to find some. But after filching Grandad's hat and Grandma's boots, a deathly silencefalls, and the pair of young rogues discover they can't escape the long,ice-cream-holding arms of the law...Bright, texturedillustrations weave magic into this dynamic, domestic adventure.

Follow along as Cat meets a monster, plays with a dinosaur, and inspires new reading adventures! This early reader collection includes five simple stories told with rhyme, repetition, and fun picture clues aimed at helping young readers decode the story. Accessible vocabulary, colorful illustrations and large easy-to-read text will boost confidence and foster a love of literacy in beginner preschool and kindergarten readers.

Embark on a delightful bedtime journey with Crash the bear as he fearlessly challenges the darkness and searches for the comfort of light. Set in an ominous and strange nocturnal wilderness, Crash learns to overcome his fears and navigate his environment with the help of some chance encounters. A perfect book for younger nighttime readers, “Crash and the Dark” explores themes of resilience, determination and curiosity, showing that even our biggest fears can easily be overcome.

In "IHate Honey", a grumpy Crash's dislike for rain, breakfast, and honey leadshim to confront a hive full of bees. When trying to stop their honeyproduction, Crash learns about the crucial role bears and bees have inmaintaining a balanced ecosystem. This charming tale explores the importance ofcooperation and the interconnectedness of nature, allowing children tounderstand how crucial it is to care for our environment.

When toddlers look outside and see the inky blackness, they might well imagine that night is nothing but a dark, empty and scary place. While You Are Sleeping is a very reassuring bedtime story which shows that night has a life of its own. This book brings to light all the interesting and amazing things that happen during the darkness of the night when we are all fast asleep in our beds.

This is a delightfully warm story about a little girl and her unruly but loyal and lovable best friend. This girl has a cute, little dog. Everybody tells her how dogs should be, but this girl knows better. Her dog does what he likes, which just so happens to fit perfectly with the owner. It describes the special bond that develops between children and their pets.

In this light-hearted and cheerful story, three kids recount their funny experiences with the world's most hopeless dad. He is a dad who balances looking after his kids and working from home. He's clumsy and forgetful, and he makes mistakes, but he's always there for them and ready to scare away monsters under the bed. At the end of the day, his kids know he really is the world's best dad.

Enter a mystical world where a man and his strange pet lizard attempt to lure luminous flying creatures to their town. Through innovative wordless storytelling and wonderfully detailed panel illustrations that invite children to use their imagination, this story will light up the lives of those in search of direction and allow each reader to interpret it according to their own unique vision of the world.

Pollination is a very important part of the life cycle of plants. This title explores the role of bees in the pollination process. Readers will see that many of their favourite fruits, vegetables and plants depend on the hard work of bees.

Pip the takahē bird is lost in the forest and searches for a place tosleep, but the other animals’ sleeping spots are wrong for him. On this journey through theNew Zealand forest, children will meet various New Zealand species and learnadjectives that describe each animal’s sleeping place. Children will identifywith Pip’s fear of being lost and alone and with the comfort of finding homeand family in this vibrantly and gorgeously illustrated book.

A chicken named Cherry wakes up after a napto find her egg has disappeared from her nest, so she sets off to find it withincreasingly hilarious consequences. Cherry thinks she sees her egg, but findsa hatching crocodile egg, a lost white balloon, a ball, a vanilla ice cream andmore, until she gives up and finds her egg hidden right where she left it. Thisstory, written in lyrical verse and onomatopoeia, features beautifully dynamicwatercolour illustrations that will make leaders laugh out loud.

Huxley the hermit crab spends his days feasting on the delicious algae surrounding his ocean reef. When Huxley realizes that his shell has become too tight, he sets off on an adventure to find a new home. Along the way, Huxley finds several strange objects, but they don’t come from the ocean and would make a bad shell! Will Huxley ever find his home? Featuring colourful and humorous illustrations that bring this underwater adventure to life.

Fred the mousedreams to fly, up, up and over the world. But when he floats up out of bed,rain and hail fall on his head! Not liking the turn his adventure has taken,Fred dreams of being warm in bed instead. Dynamic illustrations carry us and Fred through thiscolourful landscape and safe back home.

Unicorns DO exist, and Isla is going to proveit. She tries everything she can think of to convince Tommy that unicorns arereal: trails of glitter, a fake horn from a unicorn costume, and she even whipsup some sparkly unicorn poo. But no matter what scheme Isla tries, Tommy just doesn'twant to BELIEVE...How can Isla convince Tommy that unicornsreally ARE real? Immerse readers in magical mischief with these fun-filledillustrations bringing the unbelievable to life.

On a blustery day,Oat and Barley decide to fly a kite. Though Barley worries it’s a bit toowindy for kite flying, Oat is enthusiastic and takes the lead. Together theybuild it but when they go to fly it, the wind whips tiny Oat up and into theair. The kite carries Oat all around until landing him right back home. Maybeit was too windy, Oat admits as the friends are reunited. But when it calms,Oat’s got another great idea to try…

Playing on rhymeand sound, “A ButterflyFluttered by My Eye” explores theperils of the Australian bush through the perspective of an over-inquisitivechild who has wondered where they shouldn’t. A clever mix of cautionary anddelightful, this story serves to immerse readers in adventure, while learningsome key safety tips along the way. Bold printedillustrations capture the sense of excitement, wonder… and danger too…

Follow Poppy and Enviro Joe as they worktogether with Zelda, the magic ladybug, to protect the environment. When Zelda’sglowing wings lead them to Murtle the Turtle, trapped in plastic and strugglingto breathe, they face their biggest challenge yet – and Zelda’s magic wings havestarted to fail! Will they be able to save Murtle before it’s too late? Thisinspiring environmental adventure teaches readers the importance of teamworkand conservation, and features dynamic digital artwork.

Budis just a tiny flower in Grandpa’s garden that few people see and no insects wantto dance with. That is, until after a downpour, when Bud receives a visit froma bee named Buzz, who has noticed his nectar now he is beginning to bloom. Inthis magical tale that makes music out of everyday acts of nature, characters workseamlessly with the serene surroundings to pull readers into the wonder ofBuzz and Bud’s garden world.

Sail away to a quirky, tropical paradise in "TheLand of Nope". Join our brave narrator on a whimsical journey to meet thehairy, friendly Nopians, who speak backwards and shuffle on hot sand. Withplayful rhymes and enchanting illustrations, discover a world where seaweed isboth food and fashion and new friendships blossom under the shade of thenoponut tree. Perfect for young readers, this delightful adventure celebratescuriosity, kindness, and the joy of exploring the unknown.

Join Wiley the crocodile on a wild adventurethat starts with a belly flop and ends with a daring escape. Wiley loves bathtimebut does not expect to get sucked into an underground lair with a hideouscreature, become a potential meal for granny in a bustling city, and a daringcircus performer for a cunning ring master. Will the help of some new friendsensure that Wiley returns to his beloved bath? A hilarious and exciting rhymingstory, with expressive illustrations that perfectly depict the danger, thrillsand fun of this wonderful story.

Bornwith one wing larger than the other, Allan the cockatiel is unable to fly.Watching his friends in the sky, he worries about his future after he finishesschool. But when a friendly pilot Mr. Doyle learns of Allan's troubles, heoffers the chance of a lifetime and a way to overcome Allan's concerns.A story filledwith hope and positivity, Allan’s adventure explores themes of perseverance,self-belief, and achieving your goals no matter your ability, with emotive anddetailed illustrations that all readers will relate to.

Did you know that dinosaurs absolutely loveto eat homework? It’s true! All that paper is made from trees, so it’s a tastysnack for plant eaters! But when a young boy’s maths assignment is suddenlysnatched away, he decides to give chase — after all, he doesn’t want todisappoint his teacher. But dinosaurs can be very stubborn, and who knows,maybe there is another reason for wanting to take it… This is a hilarious andexciting story about facing up to challenges and the importance of empathy,featuring wildly expressive and entertaining illustrations.

CartwheelingSally and Jumping Jack Jim just can’t keep still—no matter how much they’retold to! Whipping and whirling, wriggling and jiggling, their bodies have amind of their own—until the time comes when their skills are needed to helpsave the day! A bouncing and energetic story, filled with fun, adventure, andvibrant illustrations. This book proves that everyone can be a hero—even ifthey can’t sit down!

As his doggy friends watch from the shore, too afraid to join him, brave Captain Olly embarks on a hazardous journey to America in a rubber dinghy alone. This humorous tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is written in an engaging rhyming style. The story shows children that, to achieve your goals, it's important to properly weigh the risks and plan accordingly.

It is the coldest day of winter, and most of the animals have gone to bed. But Brown Bear can't fall asleep. He wants to go outside, but he needs a disguise so the cold-loving animals won't recognize and ridicule him. But to look like a polar bear, he needs lots and lots of white wool. And for lots of wool, Brown Bear needs lots and lots of sheep. So, Brown Bear starts calculating how many sheep he will need... Will his sweater plan succeed?

Age range 6 to 9 A magic-filled story that illustrates the power of imagination.