The tale of Cat Balloon who wanted to fly away with the moon. But cats can’t fly ... or can they? Cat Balloon did.
Fremantle Arts Centre Press
A whole day at Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Charlie Bucket can’t believe his luck when he finds a Golden Ticket and wins the chance of a lifetime. An immersion into the world of chocolate.
Murray Pollinger
An old, beautiful and unusual tale about a “lost” child who is cared for by angels until returning to die with her mother.
Penguin Books Australia Limited
Father Christmas discovers there is one present left in his sack. So, tired as he is, he sets out alone for Harvey Slumfenburger’s home far away on top of Roly Poly mountain. But will he get there on time?
Walker Books
“In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.” Madeline and her friends are visiting the Gypsy Carnival with Pepito ... and they are having such fun! Part of the Classic Madeline series with full page illustrations.
Scholastic Ltd
May Gibbs’ enchanting bush world, peopled with gumnut heroes and heroines, solid friends like Mr Lizard and of course the villainous Banksia men, has played as important a part in the imaginative life of Australian children as 'Wind in the Willows' or 'Alice in Wonderland'.
Golden Press
Tari, a young kangaroo, learns the true meaning of Christmas, among all the usual traditions of Christmas “down under”.
Era Publications
Alone and forgotten in his lookout position high in the old oak tree, bear sees strange things happen in a garden at night.
Lothian Books
Ten classic favourite fairy tales are revisited in this exquisitely illustrated collection.
This delightful and amusing book explores the private worlds and thoughts of Ted and Teddy, teddy bears to capture every bear lover’s imagination.
A beautiful and traditional version of the Nativity.
The story of a boy who never grew up and the great adventure he shared with Wendy, John and Michael Darling.
Hodder & Stoughton Publishers
Deep in the heart of an equatorial rainforest, a huge green giant meets a small boy and tells him his extraordinary story.
This picture story tells how a street kid comes to share his home with a kitten.
Curtis Brown
Something strange is happening in the great, green river. The animals keep finding odd-looking things in the water. Where have they come from? And what should be done with them? Another great easy to read SOLO for beginning readers with hilarious line illustrations.
Omnibus Books