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When Neville fails to learn how to surf as well his friends, he builds a self-surfing surfboard. But it soon lands him in hot water. Wannabe-hero joey Pounce, creative koala Frizzy, sports-phobic wombat Neville and mini-marine biologist and platypus Gemma are never far from fun - or danger - at Kangaroo Beach. But under the guidance of grown-up lifeguards Bondi, Sandy and Big Trev, the cadets are on their way to becoming pint-sized heroes of sun, sea and sand. Kangaroo Beach explores the familiar world of water play- on the beach, in the sea, in swimming pools, rivers and rock pools, with an essential message about water safety in every story.
Bondi is teaching the cadets how to dive under big waves. Everyone is nervous, especially Pounce. So he pretends he knows exactly what to do already. Wannabe-hero joey Pounce, creative koala Frizzy, sports-phobic wombat Neville and mini-marine biologist and platypus Gemma are never far from fun - or danger. But under the guidance of grown-up lifeguards Bondi, Sandy and Big Trev, the cadets are on their way to becoming pint-sized heroes of sun, sea and sand. Kangaroo Beach explores the familiar world of water play - on the beach, in the sea, in swimming pools, rivers and rock pools - with an essential message about water safety in every story.
It's time for a Kangaroo Beach adventure! Gemma, Pounce, Neville and Frizzy are learning how to scuba dive. But Frizzy is also searching for... treasure.
Abigail dreads swimming lessons because all the kids yell, "Abigail is a whale", when she jumps into the pool. But when her swimming teacher suggests that she needs to think light in order to swim well, things begin to turn around. And soon Abigail starts thinking about a lot of things.
Do animals have mothers too? Of course they do - just like me and you! Meet the little joey whose Kangaroo mother carries him in her pouch, and the cygnet who rides on the back of the mother swan, just two members of Eric Carle's animal family. Animal babies with their caring and affectionate mothers come to life in Carle's vibrant collage. The playful question and answer text invites children and adults to read aloud together. Repetition of key phrases helps preschoolers take the first step towards reading readiness. The gamelike format makes it easy to discover more about the world of nature and to learn the common names of some familiar - and not-so-familiar - animals. At the back of the book there is a special page listing the correct, but sometimes surprising names of animal babies, their parents and groups.
"The Pouch-Perfect Guide to Kangaroos" Hey there, kangaroo lovers! Get ready to hop into a world of adventure with The Ultimate Kangaroo Book for Kids, perfect for curious minds aged 9 and up. Australian non-fiction author Jenny Kellett brings you the most amazing, fun, and intriguing facts about these fascinating creatures, along with a detailed description of different species. You won't be able to resist these adorable marsupials and their unique ways of life. From pouch-dwelling joeys to their incredible hopping skills and even their ability to freeze embryos, kangaroos are simply extraordinary! With over 100 captivating facts and stunning high-resolution photos, your child will be fully...
From the bestselling duo that brought us Giraffes Can't Dance comes a unique way of learning the alphabet! Children and families will enjoy reading aloud the zany phrases about busy bumblebees, juicy jellybeans, and kissing kangaroos, and will delight in the vibrant illustrations in this funpacked, rhyming ABC book.
"A book of fun facts about animals of all sizes, shapes, and species!"--
The powerful true story of a man who would inspire one son to make a film about him, starring Geoffrey Rush, and the other to uncover his past, warts and all, in this unforgettable tale. "My father was no ordinary man and his was no ordinary life ..." Watching Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush portray his father in the film Swimming Upstream inspired John Fingleton to uncover the story no one had told, of his father's mysterious early life - and what made Harold the extraordinary man he became. Nothing could have prepared him for what he discovered. Harold spent his early childhood on the streets foraging for food for himself and his sister and being beaten for his trouble by his alcoholic m...