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Ripley’s Human Body: Believe It Or Not
A fun and informative book for children 8-13 who love quoting quirky facts. Like all the Ripley books there are lots of weird and wonderful pictures and examples of strange people, in this case about the human body. You can even find out how fast your blood travels around your body!
Ripley’s Human Body: Believe It Or Not A fun and informative book for children 8-13 who love quoting quirky facts. Like all the Ripley books there are lots of weird and wonderful pictures and examples of strange people, in this case about the human body. You can even find out how fast your blood travels around your body!
Ripley’s Wild Animals: Believe It Or Not In the same style, this book covers the bizarre facts of the animal world. Children can learn about the most dangerous animal on the planet and why ants were sent into space. Both of these books include funky fact cards and a poster. Both are hardback $15.00.
I Grow In Grandad’s Garden This is a special picture book for slightly older readers by local author Brian Andrew. Ellie visits her grandad and walks through the garden with him while talking through various issues at different ‘stop spots’. The ‘Think and Thank’ seat shows the value of appreciating what you have. The ‘Let Go Log’ helps her to understand the value of forgiveness. ‘Cross over Corner’ shows the value of courage which helps overcome fears and the ‘Dream Table’ reminds her of the need for generosity. All this is colourfully illustrated by Brisbane artist Banx to create a sensitive book for children 4-12 years. Paperback $19.95.
Snug As A Hug: An Australian Lullaby This is a charming picture book by Australian author Marcia Vaughan. Her gentle narrative and the beautiful illustrations by Pamela Lofts combine to make an ideal bedtime story for children from 0-4 years old. Hardback $25.00.
There Was An Old Sailor This picture book by Claire Saxby is a nautical version of the much-loved Nursery Rhyme, There was an Old Woman who swallowed a fly. In this version the sailor starts with eating a krill and ends with a whale. Highly original illustrations by Cassandra Allen really add to the impact of this fun story. Suitable for 0-4 years old. Hardback $27.95.
When Heaven Fell This novel by Carolyn Marsden gives an authentic look at life in a Vietnamese village. The story is about a nine-year-old girl who can not afford to go to school and is desperately looking forward to a visit from her aunt who lives in America. The story deals with her aspirations and her relationship with the visitor but the lasting effects of the war are also touched upon. Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Paperback $12.95.
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