Grandma Poss is up to some of her old bush magic again in this delightful new cookbook for children. With her band of enthusiastic helpers she introduces us to the wonders of Australian party fare, giving us step by step instructions.
Australia
Materials from Australia
Shy the Platypus
The story of a female platypus from infancy to motherhood.
Top To Bottom Down Under
Ted and Betsy Lewin’s adventures take them from the northernmost tip of Australia to the southernmost tip. At the top, they interrupt a python’s mealtime, encounter a ferocious pack of dingoes, and come face-to-face with a crocodile. Down at the bottom, they dine with rude kangaroos, meet their first platypus, and confront an ill-tempered sea lion! The vivid colors, close-up paintings, and rich landscapes rendered in the Lewins’ distinct watercolor styles, combined with action-packed narrative, will make you want to pack your bags and visit the land down under!
A Is For Australian Animals
Animals, birds and reptiles organised alphabetically; each entry includes a full-colour photo and descriptive, readily accessible text. Large clear print and picture book format. Ages 4-12 and overseas visitors.
Moving On
Picture story for early primary school children about Grandpa Bill’s reminiscence of childhood. He regrets that his old school is closing, and that his grandson will have to move to another school.
Queenie: One Elephant’s Story
The true and tragic story of one of the most famous elephants of all time: Queenie, the gentle Indian elephant. Evoking a time when elephants were giving rides in zoos all around the world, the true story of Queenie follows her from her birth in an Indian jungle to Australia’s Melbourne Zoo, where she lived for more than forty years.
The Last Alchemist
An alchemist obsessed with making gold finds that his final experiment has an unexpected result.
Looking For Atlantis
After his grandfather’s death, a young boy learns to see the wonders of the world through the old man’s eyes.
The Paper Bag Prince
A wise old man who visits the town dump every day moves into an abandoned train there and watches as nature gradually reclaims the polluted land.
Alice-Miranda Takes the Stage
There’s loads of drama in store for Alice-Miranda and her friends at boarding school.