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A young girl visits her Grandma and 'brightens her dreams' whilst her little brother charms the nursing home residents with his playful antics.This is a joyful and poignant celebration of life and love with vibrant illustrations of present day and yesteryear. A delightful insight into the transforming power of children and love to enjoy with your kids, grandkids or great-grandkids. Share the romance of the past with the kids this Valentine's day!
It's story time, but this book has bad news - as soon as it realises there are monsters in it, it's too scared to tell you the rest of the story! Can you help it feel better? It needs you to rub away its goosebumps, blow away the giant butterflies in its tummy, and fan away the yucky smell the monsters have left behind. A fun and quirky interactive story, with distinctive and stylish illustrations from an innovative young illustrator and muralist. A CBCA Notable book.
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"Everyone is dancing at the disco. But then the music stops. The ground shakes. Is the intruder looking for a dance--or his dinner?"--Back cover.
Arabella is a beloved only child who has everything a little girl could want. That is, until her brother, Avery, the master of mayhem, comes along. While she certainly loves him, she finds that it’s sometimes very hard to like him. So she spends her days creating marvelous, magnificent things with her magic pencil, and trying to ignore him. But when he spoils her perfectly proper tea party, she decides drastic action is required and she erases him from her life. Oops! But things aren’t the same without him — can she get him back? Arabella and the Magic Pencil is a charming story, which will appeal to any child coming to terms with a new sibling and to caregivers who are supporting changing family dynamics, as well as those who love fantasy and engaging, alliterative language.
Two stars of Australian picture books join forces to create an irresistible and unlikely pet! Today is Pet Day in Lily's class. All the kids bring in their pets - hermit crabs, parrots, mice, puppies, ferrets and ducks - but Lily brings her dragon. Class smarty-pants Courtney says to Lily that dragons are only in fairy tales, so how could she have a dragon? However, when all the pets misbehave in the middle of the all-important pet parade, guess who (or what) saves the day? This gorgeous and funny story about finding your voice is the first collaboration between two of Australia's leading picture book creators, Lisa Shanahan and Gus Gordon. Praise for author and illustrator: 'a joy to read aloud' - Magpies on Lisa Shanahan and Emma Quay's BEAR AND CHOOK BY THE SEA 'Quirky, soulful and alive...a book to treasure,like a favourite song.' - Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE 'Clever, sweet and brilliant in every way' - The West Australian on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE 'If there is such a thing as a perfect Australian picture book, this might be it.' - Sydney's Child Magazine on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE
"Highly recommended....Edwina's signature text is magical, thought-provoking and leaves an impression on each page...It is one of those books that will stay in the reader's heart forever." - CBCA Reading Time "Highly recommended....Tish represents unrequited friendship, gentleness, hurt and goodness. A beautiful tale!"- ReadPlus What happens when an imaginary friend is outgrown, or worse, forgotten by the very person who made him real? That's what Tish is bound to discover. You see, it all starts with Charles Dimple who sets out to create his perfect friend. Naturally, he needs to be large, with tusks and a tail. "A bit like a dragon--but better." Tish was made for Charles, but could there be someone out there who's made for Tish? This is Tish's journey with the three children who make him real--change him, the way the best relationships do--and inspire him to do a bit of believing of his own. Once you've met Tish, you'll never forget him. Award-winning author Edwina Wyatt's enchanting middle-grade novel is an ode to imagination and believing and a reminder that even relationships that don't last forever are very much worth having.
Godly thriving leaders are precious and valuable, but developing those leaders is not easy. Many leaders feel stuck, tired and frustrated in their growth and calling. This can change. In Mining for Gold, pastor and master-coach, Tom Camacho, offers a fresh perspective on how to draw out the best in ourselves and in those around us. Cutting through the complexity and challenges of leadership development, he gives us practical and effective tools to help leaders grow personally and develop those around them. Coaching, through the power of the Holy Spirit, provides the clarity and momentum we need to grow. When we get clarity, everything changes. Coaching helps us better understand our identity in Christ, our God-given wiring, and how we naturally bear the most fruit. There is gold in God’s people, waiting to be discovered. Let’s learn to draw out that treasure and help others flourish in their life and leadership.
Enter the DARE awards . . . make your dreams come true! The seven winners of the inaugural DARE awards are thrust together on a life-changing journey, to cross seven continents in seven days. But on the eve of their adventure, they receive The First Sign. Before they can solve the puzzle of the mysterious symbols, a deadly attack throws one of them into a terrifying fight for life. Soon, all seven are battling an epic seven-day countdown to destruction. Can they stand together and solve The Seven Signs before their time is up? Seven teenagers. Seven signs. Seven days to save the world!
'Who drew on these tree trunks?' Charlie asked Max. 'They'll be in big trouble if Mum sees that!' Take a walk through the Australian bush with Charlie, Layla, Cooper and Max. As the children discover a world full of natural wonders, brimming with native flora and fauna, little Charlie's mind is focussed on one thing . . . Who, or what, has made those marks on the bark of the Scribbly Gum trees?