Invites the reader to search for Ladybug, who loves to hide.
Oceania
Materials from Oceania
Shy the Platypus
The story of a female platypus from infancy to motherhood.
Grandma Poss Cookbook
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.
Let’s Count Goats!
The reader is invited to count goats of many shapes, sizes, hobbies, and professions.
Penguin Island
This book tells the story of Little Penguin, a fairy penguin who lives in Port Phillip Bay, and what happened when oil was spilt into the Bay. Fortunately for Little Penguin, there are people who gather the dying birds, clean away the oil pollution, and care for them until they are able to be returned to their island home.
Tūtū Nēnē The Hawaiian Mother Goose
“Tutu Nene: The Hawaiian Mother Goose Rhymes” features classic nursery tales with a local twist. Little Miss Muffet who sat on a tuffet becomes Little Miss Aku who sat on a pohaku (rock), Mary and her little lamb become Malia and her little mo’o (gecko), the itsy bitsy spider becomes the itsy bitsy bufo (frog) and much more.
Penyu Dan Lumba-Lumba/Turtle and Dolphin
The misadventures of three friends, Turtle, Dolphin and Seagull, as they discuss the problems caused by plastic waste and what to do about it.
Kangaroo
It is important for children to understand the cycle of life, while learning that with such understanding comes responsibility. A responsibility to the environment.The “Picture Roo Book Series” does just that. In each title, Pauline Reilly, aided by the illustrations of Will Rolland, explains the life cycle of an animal native to the Australian region. Written in a style simple enough for younger children, but containing a wealth of facts, these books will aid in shaping a positive view of wildlife and the world.For children who wish to learn about exotic animals, and who want to gain a better understanding of the natural world they live in, the “Picture Roo Book Series” will open doors to understanding.
The Bilbies’ First Easter
Their farm was baked dry by drought, but with hope, faith and the help of the bilbies, William makes an Easter surprise more magical than any bunny could deliver.
Hattie And The Fox
I can see a nose and two eyes in the bushes!” cries Hattie.
But nobody is listening.
“I can see a nose, two eyes, two ears, two legs, and a body in the bushes!” cries Hattie.
But no one is paying a bit of attention.
Not goose. Not pig. Not horse. Not cow.
She tries again and again to warn her friends of danger, but nobody listens to Hattie.
That is, until they all realize that what Hattie is saying is true!