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  • Mozart's the Magic Flute
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    Mozart's the Magic Flute

    Age range 5+A noble prince is ordered by the mysterious Queen of the Night to rescue a beautiful princess who has been kidnapped. The fairy tale plot of this Mozart opera lends itself to this beautifully illustrated retelling.big & SMALL's Music...
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  • The Rat-Catcher's Apprentice
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    The Rat-Catcher's Apprentice

    **Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2023, UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing**Age range 9 to 12It's 1665. Rats have infested homes and alleys in Marie Perrin's provincial French town. Twelve-year-old Marie is set to become a maid,...
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  • The Lanternist
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    The Lanternist

    Age range 9+1901. The slide clunks into the lantern, and Phantoms come alive on the wall. The father-and-son Magic Lantern team of Bert and Tom Eliot are masters of The Art of the Story. The only problem is that they are missing a wife and mother. Then...
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  • The Plastic Throne
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    The Plastic Throne

    Denver flushes all kinds of things down the toilet but never stops to think about what happens to them once they are gone. One night, while he sleeps, the ocean begins to stir, no longer able to supress its fury over how it's being treated. Can Denver...
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  • The Ghost Squad
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    The Ghost Squad

    Age range 12+Imagine a world where all seems normal and yet nothing is a world very much like our own, yet jarringly unlike. A world where two clandestine organisations, the Ghost Squad and the Base, are engaged in a secret battle for control of...
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  • Mountain Arrow
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    Mountain Arrow

    Age range 12+We hunt to live. We do not live to hunt.The River People and the Mountain People have survived for another season. But at what cost?Pandora has returned to her village. She is haunted both by her failure to bring her friend home and the...
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  • Esmeralda's Nest
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    Esmeralda's Nest

    Age range 3 to 6Each day Esmeralda collects a variety of objects and waddles down the hill.Everyone wonders why the Saddleback sow is carrying a bottle, fencing wire and a pair of sneakers in her mouth.Only Esmeralda knows. Nothing will stop her...
    $30.00

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  • River Stone
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    River Stone

    Age range 12+We are not special. We are just survivors. Pandora wants so much more than what her village can provide. When disaster comes to the River People, Pan has the opportunity to become their saviour and escape her inevitable pairing with...
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  • Message in a Sock
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    Message in a Sock

    Shortlisted for 2019 NSW Premier's History Award: Young people's history prizeTammy is safe at home, but her heart is with her father at the warfront. While her mother knits socks for the soldiers, Tammy slips a message inside each pair. But will her one...
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  • A Cardboard Palace
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    A Cardboard Palace

    Ages 8 to 11 yearsJorge lives in a shanty town on the outskirtsof Paris. Bill, a controller, has an army of childthieves at his command-and Jorge is oneof them.But soon Jorge faces an even bigger threat.His home is to be bulldozed. Where will Jorgesleep?...
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  • King of the Outback
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    King of the Outback

    Ages 4+Sidney Kidman runs away from home at thirteen and travels to the outback on a one-eyed horse. He finds stray cows in the scrub, swims across rivers by hanging on to a bullock's tail and dreams of having the biggest herd of cattle in Australia...
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  • I Can't Sleep
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    I Can't Sleep

    Age range 3+A boy who has trouble falling asleep let's his imagination take him to different places where he tries to sleep. Wonderfully illustrated by the superbly talented French illustrator Jose Bisaillon, this is delightful early reading.Children can...
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  • The Really Old Forest
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    The Really Old Forest

    Age range 5+Nicole lives in Millaa Millaa, in tropical Queensland, Australia. Her pen pal, Jack, lives in the United Kingdom and is very interested in the tropical rainforest that surrounds Milaa Milaa. Through their letters we learn about the struggle...
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  • Let's Go! On a Helicopter
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    Let's Go! On a Helicopter

    Age range 0 to 3'Let's go on a helicopter whirring though the sky,A bird's eye view will nicely do. Let's see what we can spy!'Toddlers will enjoy this simple rhyming text with vivid illustrations.
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  • Little Days Out: At the Pool
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    Little Days Out: At the Pool

    Age range 0 to 3Enjoy a fun day out at the pool in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition.
    $13.00

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  • Little Days Out: At The Park
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    Little Days Out: At The Park

    Age range 0 to 3Discover the joy of being outside in the park in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition. Collect all the books in the Little Days Out series.
    $13.00

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  • Let's Go! On a Submarine
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    Let's Go! On a Submarine

    Age range 0 to 3'Let's go on a submarine and cruise beneath the sea.Discovering strange creatures who swim so fast and free.'Toddlers will love this simple rhyming text with vivid illustrations.
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    Little Days Out: At the Shops

    Age range 0 to 3Discover all the different food you can find in the supermarket in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition.Collect all the books in the First Days Out...
    $13.00

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  • Ten Little Yoga Frogs
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    Ten Little Yoga Frogs

    Age range 0 to 3Yoga Frogs love to have fun trying all the different yoga poses.Can you count the different yoga frogs, and try out all the yoga poses?Teachers' notes available here
    $15.00

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  • Dino Love
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    Dino Love

    Age range 0 to 3Love is big and small and all kinds of different colours. Love is doing your best. Love is never giving up. Celebrate love in all its forms with a cast of adorable dinosaurs.
    $15.00

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  • Let's Go! On a Plane
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    Let's Go! On a Plane

    Age range 0 to 3Let's go on an aeroplaneUp into the skyWhere buzzy bees and butterfliesLike to fly so high.The Let's Go series:This new board book series features a mode of transport in each book and encourages children to explore the...
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  • Father's Road
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    Father's Road

    Age range 5+Travel with Wong Chung as he accompanies his father along the ancient trading route, the Silk Road. Through this story young readers can learn about the origins of trading and the concept of commerce. They will also learn about China and the...
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  • The Wild Swans
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    The Wild Swans

    Age range 5+A princess rescues her eleven brothers from a spell cast by an evil queen that has forced them to live as humans at night and swans during the day. This picture book version beautifully evokes the story with warm watercolours.Big and Small's...
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  • Stamp, Stamp
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    Stamp, Stamp

    Age range 1 to 4Teddy makes stamps and observes the shapes around him in this first introduction to geometry. Relating basic shapes to solid objects and everyday items through the illustrations, cute Teddy helps children step up their understanding of...
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  • The Nightingale
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    The Nightingale

    Age range 5 to 11Recreated from the Hans Christian Andersen story, The Nightingale tells the tale of the Nightingale's singing voice. It is so beautiful that it even warms the heart of Death itself.Sure to move the heart of readers, the book is...
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  • Puss in Boots
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    Puss in Boots

    Age range 5+When a father dies, his youngest son's only inheritance is a cat. However, this is no ordinary cat, but one with extraordinary wisdom and guile. As the youngest son follows the cat's instructions, a delightful rags to riches tale plays out
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  • The Ancient Egypt Sleepover
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    The Ancient Egypt Sleepover

    Age range 7+Mo has won a very special prize, an Ancient Egypt sleepover in a museum. But he has no clue how dangerous it will be. With a mystery to solve, codes to crack and priceless treasure to save, one thing is sure: Mo will not be getting any sleep...
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  • Don't Be Silly
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    Don't Be Silly

    Age range 3+Bouncy Bo and little SmudgeLived in a CASTLE, with their father, Mr Judge...Bouncy Bo and Little Smudge live in a sombre castle with their serious father. They are full of laughter and mischief, but it seems as if all the adults have...
    $25.00

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  • Steady Sloth
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    Steady Sloth

    Age range 1+Steady Sloth's friends have no patience at all. But Sloth shows that taking your time can yield some surprising results!Explore other 'first time feelings' with Steady Sloth and friends...
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  • Grumpy Tortoise
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    Grumpy Tortoise

    Age range 1+Grumpy Tortoise discovers that, when you're feeling cranky, the simplest things can brighten your day.Explore other 'first time feelings' with Grumpy Tortoise and friends...
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  • The Curiosity Club: Alice Alone
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    The Curiosity Club: Alice Alone

    "Where do you run when your former best friend tips their lunch straight into your lap?"When Alice Chang starts out at her new school, everything isn't quite as rosy as she'd dreamed. First, she falls out with previous best friend, Gigi, and then she nds...
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  • The Hidden Talent of Phoenix Fox
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    The Hidden Talent of Phoenix Fox

    Age range 3 to 6Phoenix was just like any other fox. He lived a happy life in the forest with his friends.But when Phoenix's friends decide to hold a talent contest to nd the most talented animal in the forest, Phoenix's happy world comes crashing down...
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    Samira's Wish

    Samira's grandparents are coming to stay for the weekend, to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. Samira has a surprise in store for them. A cooked breakfast! Sadly, Samira's dad scoffs the baked beans when he comes home from work in the early hours of the...
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  • My Daddy is the Best
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    My Daddy is the Best

    Age range 3 to 6 Isabella has so much fun with daddy. Daddy has a really cool tail and with it he can sail like a boat and even do balancing tricks. Playing with daddy is the BEST! Award-winning Guido Van Genechten's bright and playful...
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  • Lottie Loves Nature: Hedgehog Surprise
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    Lottie Loves Nature: Hedgehog Surprise

    Age range 3 to 6Inspired by her favourite wildlife show, Lottie is making her garden night-life friendly. Moths, bats and even hedgehogs need food, water and space to roam. But when a hedgehog accidentally gets stuck in her neighbour's golf...
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  • Lottie Loves Nature: Frog Frenzy
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    Lottie Loves Nature: Frog Frenzy

    Age range 9 to 12Lottie loves wildlife and dreams of becoming a nature show presenter like Samira, host of her favourite programme Every Little Thing.Lottie decides to make a pond in her back garden to encourage local wildlife. She enlists her techy...
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  • Bug Belly
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    Bug Belly

    Age range 5 to 9It's Bug Belly's turn to babysit!The taddies and froglets in Top Pond can't wait to try out their uncle's cool water slides, death-defying dragonfly drops, and fancy frogball games.But when Bug Belly's tummy goes URGLE-GURGLE GLUMP!...
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  • Are Mummies Scared Of Monsters?
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    Are Mummies Scared Of Monsters?

    Age range 3+Are Mummies scared of monsters?There's a noisy monster under Alexander's bed.Baby T's monster has a rumbling tummy.Daddy has monstrous problems at work.And Mummy's sister finds monsters in a faraway place.But what about Mummy?Join Alexander...
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  • Do Daddies Have Ants In Their Pants?
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    Do Daddies Have Ants In Their Pants?

    Age range 3 to 6 Do Daddies have ants in their pants?Baby T can't fall asleep.The Tinster barks all day.And Mummy's sister is travelling yet again.But what about Daddy?Join Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling...
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  • Do Grannies Have Green Fingers?
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    Do Grannies Have Green Fingers?

    Age range 3 to 6Do Grannies have green fingers?Mummy's nails are VERY green.Daddy's toes are WRINKLY and green.Baby T is green ALL OVER andthe Neighbour's definitely GOING green!But what about Granny?Join Alexander in his colourful quest to find the...
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  • Dino Knights: Invasion
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    Dino Knights: Invasion

    Age range 8 to 12The second in a fast-paced fantasy adventure featuring dinosaurs and knights.When the Highlanders are attacked and kidnapped by their ruthless neighbours, the Dino Knights are torn between avenging Ellie's Highlander family or protecting...
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  • Group Hug
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    Group Hug

    Age range 3 to 6There once was a slug needing someone to hug. Along came a beetle, a lonely ol' bug. "You need a hug? I have one," said Slug, "to keep your heart snug!"As more and more sad-looking animals come...
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  • Captain Toby
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    Captain Toby

    Age range 3 to 6It's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean...and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange...
    $23.00

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    The Three Happy Lions

    'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then ... one day ... there were THREE Happy Lions...'The proud parents are delighted with...
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  • Lily Takes a Walk
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    Lily Takes a Walk

    Age range 3 to 6When Lily takes a walk with her dog, Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking at every turn...'Nicky's nervous antics and his overactive imagination give this stroll a delicious scariness;...
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