Region: Australia

Materials from Australia

Two Little Monkeys

By Book Importer | Published: May 11, 2012

A rhyming tale about two little monkeys who are hiding from a leopard.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Oceania, Picture Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Froi of the Exiles

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

Three years after the curse on Lumatere was lifted, Froi has found his home . . . or so he believes. Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has been taken roughly and lovingly in hand by the Guard sworn to protect the royal family, and has learned to control his quick temper with [...]

Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Duck for a Day

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

When Abby’s class gets a pet duck named Max, she is eager to take it home overnight, especially since her parents will not let her have a pet.

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Sadie and Ratz

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

Hannah and her hands, named Sadie and Ratz, regularly get into trouble, especially when younger brother Baby Boy is around.

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Graffiti Moon

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

Senior year is over, and Lucy has the perfect way to celebrate: tonight, she’s going to find Shadow, the mysterious graffiti artist whose work appears all over the city. He’s out there somewhere—spraying color, spraying birds and blue sky on the night—and Lucy knows a guy who paints like Shadow is someone she could fall [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

A Bus Called Heaven

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

One morning in front of Stella’s house, an abandoned bus appears, looking sad as a whale on a beach. On its front, held up with packing tape, is a hand-painted sign that says Heaven. Right away, the bus brings change to Stella’s street when people stop to talk about it instead of rushing by. And [...]

Other Descriptors: Fiction, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Isabella’s Garden

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In Isabella’s garden, amazing things come from the tiniest of seeds as they bloom and flourish and make way for a whole new season of growth.

Other Descriptors: Fiction, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The House of 12 Bunnies

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In the house of twelve bunnies, Sophia searches everywhere for the one thing that will get them to bed on time.

Other Descriptors: Counting book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Maudie and Bear

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Bear’s world revolves around Maudie. Maudie’s world also revolves around Maudie. In this delightful picture book, readers will meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Whether they are going on a bike ride, fixing an afternoon snack, or dancing together, Bear’s love for Maudie [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Great Wungle Bungle Aerial Expedition

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Wallopa Wallaby enlists the help of Ranger Bugwatch, Ulinga the Aborigine, and animals of the Australian Outback when Wendi Wallaby is swept away by a tornado.

Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment