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The Usborne First Story Book (Heather Amery, illustrator Stephen Cartwright) HB GC (Base of spine cover a little damaged. Sound.) Six classic fairy tales including, Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Appealing, fresh illustrations with charming details and repeated phrases make joining in fun. Simple, straightforward text for early readers. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-First-Story-Book-Stories/dp/0746002580
Lucy Cousin’s Book Of Nursery Rhymes PB EC Bright as a paint box and filled with magic and merriment, this popular collection of more than fifty nursery rhymes illustrated by Lucy Cousins is bolder than ever! Favourite Mother Goose characters romp across the pages, brought to life in the primary colours of Lucy Cousins' childlike pictures. The wide range of verses, illustrated with fun and flair, make this the perfect first poetry book. 2-5 YO http://www.amazon.com/Lucy-Cousins-Book-Nursery-Rhymes/dp/0525461337#reader_0525461337
Magnetix Playscene "Maisy" Magnetic fold out scene with many magnetic pieces to rebuild time and time again. (A few pieces missing) 3-7 YO http://bimage.interpark.com/bookpark/good/2/7/3446627s.jpg
Magnetix Playscene "Bob The Builder" Mix and match characters with tools and machines in your Magnetic Play-Scene to create your own story. You can help Bob, Wendy, Dizzy, Scoop and all the others tackle different jobs; digging, fixing, lifting and building. Then change the story by swapping the pieces around. (A few pieces missing) 3-7 YO http://www.qbd.com.au/products/l/9588/9780330379588.jpg
Magnetix Playscene “Thomas & Friends” A giant play scene folds out from the book, allowing the child to play with the magnets and make up their own stories. (A few pieces missing) 3-7 YO http://www.qbd.com.au/products/l/9588/9780330379588.jpg (Similar cover)
Magnetix Playscene "Dr. Harry" Join Dr Harry for a walk around the farm or visit to his surgery. There are animals galore - from foals and lambs to puppies and kittens. You can even join Dr Harry in the surgery and help heal the sick animals. Magnetic fold out scene with many magnetic pieces to rebuild time and time again. (A few pieces missing) 3-7 YO http://www.qbd.com.au/product/9780330400725-Dr_Harrys_Magnetix_Play-Scene_by_Dr_Harry_Cooper.htm
The Amazing Adventures Of Dr. Harry And Scarlet “The Pig Circus” (Dr. Harry Cooper) HB EC Another wonderful adventure featuring the popular TV vet, Dr Harry Cooper and his best mate, Scarlet. 'Pigs are dumb!’ says the school bully, but Fred disagrees. His pet pig Pikelet is smart and he’s putting on a pig circus to prove it. But something has happened to make Pikelet scared and the circus is under threat – Fred’s going to be a laughing stock. Luckily Dr Harry has come to the rescue. With his help, it’s sure to be a circus no one will forget! 4-8 YO http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Pig-Circus-Harry-Cooper-Craig-Graham/9781405036160
Dance, Mice, Dance! (Kuang-ts'ai Hao) The story of Jimmy, a flute player, who finds himself out of a job. He is friendless until a group of friendly mice help him back onto the stage. (English/Chinese edition) http://www.qbd.com.au/product/9781572270060-Dance_Mice_Dance_by_Hao_Kuang-TsAi_Tartarotti_Stefano_ILT_Nou_.htm
Cherryblossum And The Golden Bear (Pamela Freeman) As Cherryblossom is sewing before the fire, she is startled to see a golden bear walking towards her out of the flames. The bear asks for her help and she agrees to do as he asks. But the mysterious golden bear is not what he seems. Based on a traditional Korean fairytale. 4-8 YO http://www.boomerangbooks.com.au/Cherryblossom-and-the-Golden-Bear/Beth-Norling/book_9781862913943.htm
Crow Boy (Taro Yashima) PB FC A shy mountain boy in Japan leaves his home at dawn and returns at sunset to go to the village school. Crow Boy is taunted by his classmates because he is different. By the end of the story his classmates learn to appreciate and respect him. Pictures and text of moving and harmonious simplicity. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Crow-Picture-Puffins-Taro-Yashima/dp/014050172X#reader_014050172X
Benjamin Goes To Hospital (Dr Tony Lipson) Written by a doctor and the staff of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, this book is designed to inform children of what to expect when they are admitted to hospital, thus helping to alleviate the fear and uncertainty of the event.
Dido Has Diabetes (Jill Morris) PB VGC How to explain the onset of diabetes to children who have recently been diagnosed? This question is tackled via a birthday party story. Dido is a diprotodon (a prehistoric Australian mammal) a character with whom readers of any sex or any age can identify. Dido is a star at athletics, rowing and gymnastics - but has to cope with diabetes. Not wanting to hurt Dido's feelings, the Donaldson family decides not to hold Imogen's birthday party - but Dido has other plans. 5-8 YO http://www.amazon.com/Little-Tim-Brave-Sea-Captain/dp/1845074564
Usborne First Experiences “Moving House” (Anne Civardi) PB VGC This series introduces very young children, in an amusing and friendly way, to situations they might find themselves in for the first time. This text deals with moving house for the first time. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/FrameBase?content=%2Fservlet%2FListingDetails%3Fshowpic=1%26stockphoto=1%26showpicurl=http://isbn.abebooks.com/bwk/10/74/0746012810.jpg%26booktitle=Moving+House%26bookauthor=Civardi%2C+Anne
An Ordinary Day (Libby Gleeson) HB EC (Ex lib) The journey to school is an everyday, grey-day experience for Jack. On his way to the bus stop, however, Jack is rescued by his imagination. Bit by bit the ordinary world is transformed into a place of wonder and infinite possibilities. PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL AWARDS 2002 http://www.libbygleeson.com.au/books_picture_books.html#ordinary
Albuman's Quest (James Cattell) Like the fragile hero in a jerky old movie, Albuman stumbles through an increasingly menacing landscape. With the forest-dwelling bird, Ovatia, as his companion, he finally confronts the evil Albuminoid and is reunited with his own kind. The characters in this picture book to tantalise older readers were originally created from eggs, doll's eyes and antique cutlery. 6-10 YO http://eidolon.net/inprint/images/albumensquest.jpg
Lady Filmy Fern Or The Voyage Of The Window Box (Thomas Hennell) HBDJ VGC The story of Lady Filmy Fern who has become a recluse and the spider, seagull and cat who are her intrepid companions. 6+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514ba7Dt6kL.jpg
DK Publishing “P.B. Bear's Treasure Hunt” (Lee Davis) The ever popular P.B. Bear words and picture recognition activity and story book. Today P.B. Bear is going on a treasure hunt. He and his friends Pattie and Dermott build a boat and set sail for a far-off island. Good luck P.B. Bear! 4-8 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/P-B-Bears-Treasure-Hunt-Davis/dp/0751353043
Where’s My Kitten? A Hide-And-Seek Flap Book (Michele Coxon) Kitten is looking for a new home, and readers can lift the flaps to help her find one. Rabbit's burrow might make a good house--but it's too dark. There isn't room in the dog house, and the pigsty is too muddy. Coxon's vividly detailed illustrations will delight cat lovers young and old in this perfect-for-quiet-time story. This is a beautiful lift the flap book with stunning illustrations. Gorgeous illustrations, highly recommended! 4-9 YO http://www0.alibris-static.com/isbn/9781899248605.gif
Jolly Tall (Jane Hissey) When a strange package arrives in the nursery, everyone is puzzled. What on earth could it be? Little Bear is sure it's full of treasure, but Duck has his doubts. "It's probably empty," he moans. But when the box speaks, it is clear that something much more exciting than treasure is inside. Superb, clear, old-style illustrations combine with the easy-to-follow text in a sturdy, glossy book that is perfect for parents and children to share together. 3-8 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jolly-Tall-Jane-Hisseys-Friends/dp/0091769809
The Classic Mother Goose (Blanche Fisher Wright) This beautiful book offers dozens of children's favorite rhymes. Lovely full-colour illustrations in an antique style bring the nursery rhyme characters gloriously to life. 4-8 YO http://www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch?qwork=1126656&matches=49&browse=1&subject=Nursery+rhymes+English&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew Illustrated Edition (Adapted for young readers by Olive Price) HB VGC Joel and Davie Pepper are away at boarding school trying to learn manners and self-reliance while their sister Polly must cope with gossips and snobs at her school. But when a terrible train accident leaves the brakeman's wife a widow with children to support, Polly tries to help them by raising money. Can she make it work? 6-10 YO http://papertrail.candutch.ca/images/1955_five_little_peppers_book001.JPG
Mr Pig and Family (Lillian Hoban) HB GC When Mr. Pig marries Selma Pig, there are many adventures in store for the new family. 5-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Pig-Family-Read-Book/dp/0060223839
Drummer Hoff (Barbara Emberley) PB VGC (Ex lib) A cumulative folk song in which seven soldiers build a magnificent cannon, but Drummer Hoff fires it off. 5-8 YO http://www.amazon.com/Drummer-Hoff-Barbara-Emberley/dp/0671662481#reader_0671662481
Madeline (Ludwig Bemelmans) PB FC Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humour, and rhythmic text makes "Madeline" a perennial favourite with children of all ages. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Madeline-Ludwig-Bemelmans/dp/014056439X#reader_014056439X
Rumpelstiltskin (Paul Zelinsky) PB GC Here Zelinsky has retold the narrative himself; he has captured the magic and wonder of the tale while incorporating elements from a number of 19th century Grimm versions. The spare story flows beautifully, and the illustrations are extraordinary. Incredibly detailed full-colour paintings show the influence of careful study of styles and techniques of European portrait and landscape painters. 5-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Rumpelstiltskin-Paul-O-Zelinsky/dp/0525442650#reader_0525442650
(Last update January, 2012)
