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100 Australian Poems for Children
Author: Clare Scott-Mitchell and Kathlyn Griffith
Illus: Gregory Rogers
Pages: 118

A truly satisfying book of delicious poetry by Australian authors, some from long ago, and some as new as yesterday. Short, funny poems like snacks, long ballads as satisfying as a three course meal, and crazy poems about crocodiles for dessert. A true smorgasbord of poetry catering to all tastes. Age 5-10

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A Bush Christmas
Author: C J Dennis
Illus: Dee Huxley

It’s Christmas in the bush and there’s not a sign of snow in sight. The kitchen has heated up nicely with enough roasted turkey and plum pudding to help diners burst at the seams.
C J Dennis' poetic evocation of a hot Australian Christmas, with illustrations by Dee Huxley. Age 4-7

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A Calendar of Festivals
Author: Cherry Gilchrist
Illus: Helen Cann
Pages: 80

Discover festivals from eight different cultures in this multilayered collection. Each of the stories tells of the origins of a different celebration and is preceded by factual and cultural information about the way the holidays are observed in modern times. Helen Cann's illustrations effectively complement each story. Age 10+

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A Little Princess
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Pages: 320

A bright, imaginative young girl, plunged into hardship when her father dies, turns her life around. Age 9-14

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A Squash and a Squeeze
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illus: Axel Scheffler
Pages: 25

An old lady feels her house is too small. Her wise old friend uses cunning and some farm animals to show her she has lots of space! Age 1-4

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - Oxenbury illustrations
Author: Lewis Carroll
Illus: Helen Oxenbury

A new edition of the classic story, with many beautiful water colour illustrations by Helen Oxenbury, making it a friendly read aloud. Age 6-10

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$27.95 (Paperback)
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