Austranimals

An ingenious book to teach American children about Australian animals and birds.

One woolly wombat

Humorous illustrations depict fourteen Australian animals, introduced in rhyme, along with the numbers from one to fourteen

Koalas, kites and kangaroos

Koalas, kites and kangaroos, Penguins and possums and pelicans too. Worm-eating wagtails and wombats at play, Surf-riding seas on a hot summer's day. Rabbits on roller-skates, lizards on land, Card-playing crocodiles, shells on the sand. Turn over he pages and take a close look At this wonderful, colourful alphabet book! Humorous illustrations of animals introduce the alphabet with a charming c…

Time for bed

Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers—sleep tight! “Working beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text, each painting conveys a warm feeling of safety and affection.” —School Library Journal

Possum magic

Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. “Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement.”--Children’s Book Review ServiceBook Details:Fo…

Koala Lou

When Koala Lou’s mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother’s love all at one time. “A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.”--The Horn Book

A is for Australia

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0701631228

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

994 BRE

Australia

What is Uluru? What language is spoken in Australia? Where do koala bears live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Australia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural …

The donkey of Gallipoli : a true story of courage in World War I

Two unlikely heroes rescue hundreds of men wounded in war in a poignant picture book based on a true tale of World War I. When Jack Simpson was a boy in England, he loved leading donkeys along the beach for a penny a ride. So when he enlists as a stretcher bearer in World War I, his gentle way with those animals soon leads him to his calling. Braving bullets and bombs on the battlefields of …

Anna the goanna and other poems

Cheeky dogs, slippery snakes, and crocodiles with big smiles are only a few of the friends met along the way in this collection of lively illustrated poems. Providing rare insight into the rich textures of contemporary Australian indigenous life, this traditionally styled poetry provides a variety of lessons for children of all backgrounds. Told with a rhythmic and jaunty beat and designed for …