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The world of books opens many doors: to the past and
to the world around us. They are essential tools for
getting to know ourselves and our neighbours. They can
help our children build our future.
And, let’s face it, they’re just downright fun to read!
Here at Leatherwood Books we have made a selection of
what we think are some of the best books available for
children today, by the best children’s authors
we know, both from Australia and around the world.
We want you as parents, home educators, teachers and
librarians, to get these books into the hands of
children everywhere!
Our hope is that our selection of books will delight
and inspire you and the children in your care, as you
learn and grow together.

Featured Books


	Always Author: Anna Pignataro Pages: 32 An enchanting, gentle book to assure small children of the endless nature of a mother’s love…
		Free gift wrapping? Price: $14.99 (Hard cover)

	Autumn Author: Gerda Muller Pages: 12 A simple, wordless boardbook featuring gentle illustrations of the joys of Autumn - walking in the rain, making bonfires and jam, flying kites, collecting acorns.
		Free gift wrapping? Price: $13.95 (Hard cover)

	Boy King Author: David Belbin Pages: 95 A chronicle of the short and tragic life of the only son of Henry VIII. Nine years old when he ascended the throne, fifteen when he died, the life of Edward VI was not a happy one. He faced court intrigue and dirty politics, and as a Boy King, had to battle through a treacherous adult world.
		Free gift wrapping? Price: $14.95 (Paperback)

	Fair Dinkum Histories#1: Grim Crims and Convicts, 1788-1820 Author: Jackie French Illus: Peter Sheehan Pages: 198 A highly entertaining and very thorough overview of the early history of European Settlement in Australia. A really excellent kid-friendly production. Highly recommended.
		Free gift wrapping? Price: $14.99 (Paperback)

	It’s True! Burke and Wills Forgot the Frying Pan Author: David Greagg Illus: Roland Harvey Pages: 88 It is true – they did forget the frying pan. But did they really take rum for the camels? And how many water bottles do you think they took for the whole expedition? Discover remarkable facts about Australia’s early explorers, hilariously illustrated by Roland Harvey.
		Free gift wrapping? Price: $11.95 (Paperback)

	My Story (Aus) - Our Enemy, My Friend: The Diary of Emma Shelldrake, Adelaide Hills, 1915 Author: Jenny Blackman Pages: 169 Twelve year old Emma lives in the tiny village of Wirreebilla in the Adelaide Hills. The area was originally established by German settlers in the 1830’s, but now it is the middle of the Great War, and the German families in the village are officially The Enemy. Emma’s best friend Hannelore, from a German family, becomes an object of scorn and the worst kind of intolerance at the village school. A thoughtful and timely look at the history of intolerance in our community.
		Free gift wrapping? Price: $17.99 (Paperback)

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