English-language children's books

Achtung: antiquarisches Exemplar aus früherem Bibliotheksbestand, mit Kunststoffüberzug und storniertem Gemeindestempel, sonst einwandfrei!

Drawn from the author's own aboriginal heritage, an anthology of twenty tales describes the creation of the world and the events that followed.

Sally Morgan writes and illustrates some of her best short stories in this amusing and entertaining compilation. The witty stories, with a folktale feel, are based around a host of characters which are Australian animals, non-native animals, spirits, planets, the sun and moon, and humans.

The first story is the title story The Flying Emu where a beautifully-coloured emu learns about vanity and immodesty when he and his friends race to the sun.

Sally Morgan is both a writer and a visual artist. Sally loves animals and is passionate about the Australian bush. She has written books for both children and adults, and her autobiography, My Place, is an Australian classic.

Different editions have different covers!

Karri the bouncing koala finally has a peaceful home and many friends in the bush - until a group of terrifying felines arrives and threatens to ruin all the fun.

At long last, Karri had finally felt at home among his friends in the bush, but the gang of fearsome cats begins to scare everyone in sight. What can Karri do? The cats don't want to stop chasing the bush creatures, and they don't want to leave, either. After all, they need somewhere to live too. The cats strike a deal with Karri. They'll play a game for it, and whoever wins gets to stay. It's a risky move - where will Karri and his friends go if they lose?

"The Last of His Tribe" ist ein Gedicht des australischen Schriftstellers Henry Kendall, das erstmals am 27. September 1864 im Sydney Morning Herald unter dem Titel "Woonoona: The Last of His Tribe" veröffentlicht wurde.

Eine sehr schön bebilderte moderne Soft Cover-Ausgabe

Mit über 3 Millionen verkauften Exemplaren, das erfolgreichste Kinder- und Bilderbuch aller Zeiten in Australien!

Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more.

Age group: 3- 10

Geeignet für: Jugendliche ab ungefähr 3 Jahren Englisch an Realschule oder Gymnasium - mit Vokabelangaben.

First Dog on the Moon's Christmas Story: The Christmas Story.

Beautiful, simple, inspirational…and not just for Christians. Actually, it's not all that simple either.

It turns out there are a few burning Christmass-y questions to tackle:

• Who told the Christmas Story in the first place?

• Why did they leave the donkey out?

• Did the nativity really happen in a stable or in someone's spare room?

• Three kings, or an unspecified number of wise men?

• And where does the rowboat come into it?

With the help of expert consultants the Biblical scallops, we hear all about the gospels and who wrote them. And what happened next. And how it's a story for all of us, that we can all have a part in.

This is a gorgeous, funny, gentle-hearted retelling of the most famous story of all that also tells the story of the story itself. You'll want to read it aloud together, and sit down alone with it. You'll want to give it to the people you love, and get an extra one for yourself. It will be your favourite festive book this Christmas and every Christmas.

The Brave Lesson
"Don't be afraid to follow your dreams, no matter how strange or silly they seem. Dreams have a way of talking to you, believe in yourself and make them come true."
Tango is a rare Tangeroo with bright orange fur. Because he is different he gets made fun of by all of the other kangaroos. How will Tango earn the respect of his peers? With the help of his new friend Smiley, a black and white cat he will find a way to earn the acceptance that he so desires!

In This is Australia, first published in 1970, Sasek swings Down Under, winging his readers into Sydney, with its famous bridge and space-age Opera House; bustling, modern Melbourne; colonial Adelaide; semitropical Brisbane; the garden city of Canberra; mineral-rich Perth; and Alice Springs, Australia’s most famous outback town.

Continuing the success of the runaway best-sellers This is New York, This is Paris, and This is London, it is the latest title from M. Sasek’s beloved and nostalgic children’s travel series.

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a “This is . . . Today” page at the back of each book.

The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood.

M. Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. He died in 1980.

Little Wombat is hunting the Bunyip - a mythical Australian beast that lurks in swamps, bogs, and riverbeds. He's certain the creature exists, even if his friends Rabbit and Koala say there's no such thing. So Little Wombat marches off on his own in search of the muddy monster - and has plenty of exciting escapades along the way!

Lily and Blue Kangaroo - a friendship forever! A heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.

Lily loves Blue Kangaroo, but she often loses him and sometimes Blue Kangaroo wonders if he'll ever see her again. Luckily, Lily always seems to find him, but what if one day she doesn't?

The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling "I Love You, Blue Kangaroo", which reunites the young reader with the lovable pairing of Lily and her favourite toy, Blue Kangaroo. A charming picture book for children 2 - 6 years.

Once, the kangaroo couldn't jump. Find out how that changed in this lively tale adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's "Just So Stories".

This title is part of the Usborne Reading Programme (First Reading, level 1) with simple, charming text, puzzles after the story to consolidate learning, and gorgeous atmospheric full colour illustrations by John Joven throughout.

A first reading book. Ages: 4+

She sleeps. She eats. She scratches - and finds a hole. When Mothball discovers a new hole, it unexpectedly leads her to the local school. The children learn that wombats love carrots and grass, while Mothball learns that lunch boxes contain very few carrots, that sports sheds can be a good place to have a nap, and that when you're brown and round, it's not a good idea to get too close to a ball ...

Ages 3 years plus

For ages 3+. A Steve Parish Story Book.

In Wombat's Friend, the wombat we met in Wombat's Secret is told she's strange because of her friendship with the wallaby. She must work out what is important to her: the opinions of others, or her friendship.

In Wombat's Secret, a little wombat learns that the kangaroos have a secret. She sets off to discover what it is.

The common wombat is a mammal that raises its young in a backward-facing pouch. They have poor eyesight and use their sense of smell to find food. Wombats spend the day in a burrow and come out to feed on grasses at night when the air is cool.

Rebecca Johnson is an award-winning primary school science teacher and has written more than 60 books for children.

One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat ... and decided to make... wombat stew.

Wombat stew, gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy, wombat stew! In this classic Australian picture book, a dingo catches a wombat and wants to cook him in a stew. ...

Achtung: gebrauchtes Buch, mit überklebeter Widmung auf der ersten Innenseite, sonst einwandfrei!

Die Wombatdame staunt: Die kleinen Menschen rennen und hüpfen heute um die Wette. Bestimmt wissen sie, wo es Karotten gibt, und wollen als Erste dort sein. Warum sollten sie sich sonst so beeilen? Da sich die Wombatdame unbedingt die Karotten sichern will, gibt es nur eins: Sie muss schneller sein und das Rennen gewinnen.

Keine ganz leichte Aufgabe, denn Wombats sind eigentlich eher auf Gemütlichkeit bedacht..

Deutschsprachige Ausgabe: Wombat hat die Nase vorn

For ages 3 - 6 years old. A Steve Parish Story Book.

In Wonderful Wallaby, a young bridled nailtail wallaby has been spotted by a hungry wedge-tailed eagle. Fortunately, the Mareeba rock-wallaby comes to the rescue.

Besides nailtail wallaby photographs, the book also has numerous photographs of a wedgetail eagle, red kangaroo, and a Mareeba rock wallaby.

The bridled nailtail wallaby is found only in and around a national park in central Queensland. The Mareeba rock-wallaby is found in a small area of north Queensland.

The Poems tell you what to do!!

A drawing book for children which shows how to sketch Australian animals by building up simple shapes. Each picture is accompanied by a poem which describes the creature and the best method of drawing it, and the facing page is blank for budding artists' use.

An introduction to Australia for young readers. The country is considered in terms of its location, weather, shelter, food, landmarks, transport, schools, clothing, recreation, celebrations and culture. Photographs are used to present facts, and there are simple maps to help locate the country.

Twas the day before Christmas,

And in his beach shack,

Santa was snoozing,

Flat out on his back.

'Shake a leg, love,' Sheila Claus said.

'Time to get ready

For the big night ahead.'

Discover how the Aussie Santa gets ready to deliver his pressies! Santa will soon be in a tizz! So much to do - prezzies to wrap, the ute to check and eight roos to choose! But not everything is going to plan. The helpers have gone and the roos are nowhere to be found. What will Santa do now?!