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About the book:Nattie and Zoe are sisters who love different things. While one sister enjoys wearing cowgirl boots and interacting with animals, the other sister prefers princess dresses and makeup. In a spirited game to uncover the most interesting...

This book is about Marcus, a ten-year-old boy who lost his mom after a year's battle with Cervical Cancer. He shares some of his innermost thoughts and feelings he had after she passed.

Gamilaraay Yawa-la / Read Gamilaraay language series. Learn the Gamilaraay language with this introductory reader about things that happen at the river. With original photos, plus word list, grammar and pronunciation guides. Gamilaraay is the language of...

Tom loves lollies and hates brushing his teeth. He has to re-think his priorities when Dr Gordon needs to pull out two of his teeth! Your purchase of this book from the Our Yarning collection supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge...

Have you ever been to an art gallery? Janae sees something special and shares it with her class.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

What happens when a baby whale loses its mum? It can be frightening.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Do you go to the park with your dad? Janae is ready for any adventures she will have!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Where is your favourite place? Is it a river? The dolphins play in this river.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

The sun starts to drink all the water in the world, and the animals complain to the moon. The moon began coming into the sky earlier. But then there was too much water! The animals decided the sun and moon would share their time in the sky...

What do you do when you get your head stuck? Yell for help and wait to escape.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Two siblings are walking in the forest when one decides to climb a tree. She gets stuck up there and has to be rescued by their parents. Afterwards, she becomes an obedient child.  Ndugu wawili wanatembea msituni wakati mmoja anaamua kupanda...

There are different animals around the house that can get up to all sorts of trouble. Can you find them?  Kuna wanyama tofauti karibu na nyumba ambao wanaweza kupata shida za kila aina. Je, unaweza kuwapata? Your purchase of this book...

Old man Moses hunted for food for his family. One day his traps caught a giraffe and he tries to throw his spear at it. The giraffe escapes and Moses returns home empty-handed. Mzee Musa aliwinda chakula cha familia yake. Siku moja mitego yake...

Juma loved to eat, but not cooking. One day his food doesn't taste very good, and his father pours salt in it. Juma eats it and hates it, his father laughs, and Juma decides he's going to learn how to cook.  Juma alipenda kula, lakini sio...

How do you make a joey your best friend, easy - rescue him and look after him.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Hospitals are important for helping us when we are sick, but there are a lot of things there that you won't see anywhere else. Let's name some of the things you might see on a visit to the hospital.  E rangi ni kakaawaki te oonnaoraki ibukin...

Let's learn about different animal habitats together!Ti a kaai n reireiniira rongorongon aia tabo ni maeka maan aika kakaokoro! Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

The frog's feelings.Ana namakin te biraoki.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Leaves come in all shapes, colours, sizes and textures. A rawata aekan tein, karaia, buuburaia ao aron namakinan baanikai. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Sustainability is a tricky word to say but it's not a tricky thing to do!Kateimatoaana bon te taeka ae kangaanga taekinakina, ma e aki kangaanga karaoana.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to...

Being a teacher is a very important job! They help people learn. Would you like to be a teacher?E rangi ni kakaawaki te tia reirei! A reiakiniia aomata. Ko kan riki bwa te tia reirei?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to...

Being a shopkeeper is a very important job! They help people buy the things they need.E rangi ni kakaawaki te riki bwa te tia boobwai! A buokiia aomata ni kabooi bwaai nako ake a kainanoi.  Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in...

Being a nurse is a very important job! They help people when they are sick or hurt. Would you like to be a nurse?Te neeti bon te mwakuri ae rangi ni kakaawaki! A buokiia aomata aika a aoraki ke ni ikuaki. Ko tangiria n riki bwa te neeti? Your...

The ocean is a home to many living things.A mwaiti bwaai aika maiu aika maekana marawa. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Being a bus driver is a very important job! They help people get around. Would you like to be a bus driver?Te riki bwa te turaaiwa n te bwati e bon rangi ni kakawaaki! A buokiia aomata ni karokoia n taabo nako. Ko kan riki naba bwa te turaaiwa n te...

What happens when a mother gives birth to a donkey? What life will the donkey child have?Que se passe-t-il quand une mère donne naissance à un âne ? Quelle vie aura l'enfant de l'âne ?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to...

When a village is in trouble, what can the village people do to help their village?Lorsqu'un village est en difficulté, que peuvent faire les villageois pour aider leur village ?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make...

I like to play all day. I play a lot. I play with my friends!I tangiria n tatakaakaro ni katoa bong. I tatakaakaro n angiin te tai. I tatakaakaro ma raoraou!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to...

I'm a blue fish! Watch me swim.Bon te ika ngngai ae I buruu, matakuakinai ngkai I uaua.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Papa and I sit by the tap. Water is in the tap. We sip the water! I tekateka ma Papa i rarikin te taebo. E mena te ran i nanon te taebo. Ti temeka te ran!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available...

My older sister Aria is incredible!E rangi n tamaaroa aron tariu ae e ikawai ae Aria!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Monty and his friends are going on an adventure! A waakina aia neweaba Monty ma raoraona.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Jack's rugby ball is missing! Where might it be?E bua ana booro ni urakibii Jack. E a mena iaa ngkai?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

There is a lot of food at the market!E rangi ni mwaiti te amwarake n te mwaakete!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.