Nature and animal stories Books

In this laugh-out-loud spin on a classic nursery rhyme collection, a feisty weasel continuously interrupts the narrator's carefully prepared recitation-adding exuberant mischief to the timeless rhymes we all know and love.The sensible Secretary Bird...

From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Prize and the American Indian Youth Literature AwardI'd like to tell you a rather true story about a big black cat who started out gray. Her name was May.Margaux and her cat May became friends...

A hilarious new series from Australia's favourite comedian, Pete Helliar, about Galileo – a horse with talent for solving crimes. For as long as he can remember, it has been Galileo's dream to become a police horse. But when his dream comes true, he...

Watch as farm animals appear and disappear as you move the sliders in this delightful board book. Babies will love looking at the bright pictures in this delightful book and seeing what appears when they move the sliders. The simple sliding panels...

From the champion of reluctant readers, Jeff Norton, a new title in this fast-paced fantasy series, set in a medieval land where dinosaurs still roam. Now an established Dino Knight, Henry Fairchild sets off to find his lost parents, but is soon caught...

Everyone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can't be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. Lulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have...

Count along with Ten Little Witches and watch as they disappear!

The second book in the series about lucky Neeka Wilder - who lives at a zoo! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals and is lucky enough to live at Wilder Zoo where her mum is Head Vet. The deadline for the school Reading Challenge is...

Be wowed and terrified by the world's wildest places in flap-book form The wildest, most extraordinary places on Earth await you. But, do you dare to enter the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest? Visit the serpent-infested Snake Island? Dip your toes in the...

Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don't need solved. He's that good.In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers and trips to the beach, there's always time for crime solving...

Join Paddington as he goes on an adventure to find all his favourite colours! As Paddington goes for a walk he is on the look out for the colours that are all around him from the bright red bus, the blue flowers and the green front door.This...

Join Paddington as he goes on an adventure to find all his favourite shapes! Shapes are all around us, everywhere we look and Paddington is setting off to find them – from the rectangle front door to his tasty diamond-shaped sandwich.This eye-catching...

Meet the noisiest animals in the zoo, with five exciting sounds and a spectacular pop-up surprise at the end. From a roaring tiger to a trumpeting elephant, every animal in the zoo thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why!...

Touch the soft patches to hear the dolphin and its ocean friends come to life in this irresistible sound book. You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it just might squeak if you do! When you touch the soft patches in this hilarious sound book,...

A picture puzzle book to develop spotting, matching and counting skills. This vibrant book is teeming with animals of the seas and oceans, with over 200 things to spot, match, count and talk about. Creatures in each scene offer readers specific spotting...

An exciting sticker book with 12 incredible sharks to complete. Dive into the ocean depths and discover some of the biggest, deadliest, most amazing predators on the planet in this thrilling sticker book. You'll meet enormous whale sharks, gruesome...

For fans of Katie the Catsitter and Matilda, comes a heartwarming story for kids ages 7-10 about finding courage and discovering the possibility of new friendships.Maxime is ten years old. Her favorite things are her books and cats-especially her own...

The bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees partners with his daughter to introduce kids aged 3-7 to the countless ways animals cool down and the importance of forests in hot weather.It's a hot day-VERY hot! Piet the squirrel needs to find a good...

Three stories in one book! A brand-new illustrated fiction series from the authors of bestselling series Dragon Girls and illustrator of Diary of a Pug! Violet Voom has three pets, one jet and an itch to travel. Wherever Violet goes in her fabulous...

This is the story of a mother and a grandmother. This is the story of Mommy Crumbs, but also of her stews, of her dog Leon, of her children and of her granddaughters.Paula loves to cook, but also to eat, that's why her children and granddaughters call...

Move the sliders in this delightful novelty book to see dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures come to life. Babies will love moving the sliders and following the finger trails in this engaging board book. See three baby dinosaurs hatching from their...

Animal characters explore questions about friendship, learning how to make friends - and keep them too. This warm, practical and inclusive book is a wonderful tool for little children learning to make friends. You'll meet Rhino and lots of other young...

The fun of scratch art with fascinating underwater creatures This scratch activity book is filled with amazing sea creatures and inviting patches to scratch. Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or...

A perfect introduction to zoo animals with eye-catching illustrations, touchy-feely patches and a noisy finale! Discover the fun of the zoo in this sound-book addition to the bestselling That's not my... series.Turn the pages to explore the zoo and meet...

If a dragon wants a snow cone, it must proceed with great care,In case a fireball melts it all until there’s nothing there!This dragon has a peculiar problem: he loves snow cones, but his fiery breath keeps melting them! Follow along in this fun-filled...

A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young children This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple farm artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, scribble and say - with a little white mouse to find on every...

Very young interactive puzzles with irresistible cut-out finger trails to follow. Help Anya the angelfish find her way through a coral reef and Basil the dog navigate an obstacle course by following the finger trails in this delightful young puzzle book...

Stroke the sweet, snuggly bunny better in this touchy-feely book Little bunny needs your care! Stroke its ears when it's scared, rub its nose better after an encounter with a tickly bug, and stroke its back when it's feeling sleepy. This adorable book...

A wondrous walkabout through the mountains from Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of the heart-stirring picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth, My Little Barlaagany, Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean and Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby...

You don't have to be big to be brave! Heart-warming adventures of friendship, courage and discovery, brought vividly to life with gorgeous illustrations by Kubra Teber. Ideal for younger readers. When Tiny is picked up by a bird mistaking her for a worm,...

Prepare to lick the toenails of adventure! Betty Steady’s faster than an angry goose and stronger than an ogre in yoga pants and she DON’T NEED NO STINKING HELP FROM NO ONE! But can she prevent the Toad Witch from attacking Wobbly Rock?The funniest young...

A gentle lullaby that helps children wind down at the end of the day, with an appreciation of nature and respect for country. Sea breeze,stars rising high ...Night-time is here, it's time to go to sleep.Marringa, which means sleeping in the Anindilyakwa...

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure. Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS…- pick his nose with his little toe…- eat the skins of bananas,...

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail – on none other than the Titanic . . . ‘A cracking narrative’ ObserverThey say cats have nine lives, and that’s certainly true of Kaspar. From the...

Just because you are older, doesn’t mean you know better. Teddy’s off to catch a fish, but Cub wants to come too. Little cubs always get in the way. But, luckily, they can also surprise you. Funny and stunning by turns, come with Cub and Teddy on an...

A missing budgie inspires an unlikely friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho. Mr Buxton is always having a go at Miles and his friends for climbing the...

Noodle is up to his usual canine antics as Sports Day arrives at Wigley Primary – and a new friend adds even more mayhem … Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part in unusual events like book balancing, frisbee...

Can a heroic knight defeat the Terrible Tab before she decimates the mouse population of Raven Castle? Support severely struggling readers with this exciting hi-lo adventure. Sir Tristan and his cat Terrible Tab have decimated the mouse population of...

A project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from master storyteller Gill Lewis. Times are tough for Cari and her mum. A violent storm has flooded the valley where they live, destroying their...

A wickedly clever and hilarious canine tale from a superstar author-illustrator. Whenever there’s a pong, poo or puddle that can’t be explained, Norman and Ringo are the hounds that take the blame. Determined to exploit their status for profit,...

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern...

A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world’s largest e-waste dump. A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure...

Granny’s hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem. Zac and Essie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the perfect pet. She’s tried everything from cats to axolotls...