Almost too good to be a children's book. Remarkable facts about animals throughout Australia.

First published in 1995

From small birds like wrens and robins to large ones like the Emu and Australian pelican, this book covers a wide variety of Australian birds for the junior reader. It also includes:

- full colour pictures showing the animals in their native habitats

- a full-colour map showing the different habitats

- text full of interesting facts about their lifestyle and behaviour

- activities to test your knowledge

- a glossary to explain new words

- an index of both scientific and common names

- a list of web sites where you can find out more

48 pages. Large 325mm X 245mm. (2008) Laminated Hard Cover.

First published in 2008

David Metzenthen

The wind, blasting up over the horizon from the south, carried with it the coldness of polar ice, and wielded it like a sword. Already the waves at the Heads would be heavy and huge, the gale was rising so fiercely that there'd be wives down at the wharf waiting and praying for the boats to come back in...

First published in 2007

The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill combines in one edition. Dorothy Wall's much-loved classics, Blinky Bill (first published in 1933), Blinky Bill Grows Up (1934) and Blinky Bill and Nutsy (1937). One of the best-loved Australian children's book characters of all time, this mischievous koala has continued to delight readers of all ages and the books have never been out of print. Blinky Bill is the quintessential larrikin. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and impudent little koala sets out on a series of bold adventures testing not only his mother's patience, but also that of all the bush creatures and others he encounters. His shenanigans at Miss Pym&'s shop and Farmer Smifkins's vegie patch show him to be a very naughty koala indeed!

This new paperback edition of a cherished Australian classic includes the original illustrations, bringing to life the wonderful world of Blinky Bill to today's generation.

First published in 1939, this edition 2010

Tony Palmer

On the Kokoda track, in the damp, disease filled jungle, Murray Barrett and the rest of the 39th battalion are the only thing standing between Australia and a Japanese invasion. Everyone thinks they will be slaughtered and Murray finds that he will have to fight alongside his worst enemy.

First published in 2007 

By Kim Dale. Lift-the-Flap style book lets children discover each of the cute baby animals the Australian bush brings to life.

First published in 2003, this edition 2011

Poem by AB Patterson. Illustrations by Quentin Hole. 

First published in 1991

Conky the Magic Kangaroo is a very Australian story about a giant red kangaroo named Conky who has magical super powers and who can even talk with humans. There are two wonderful Conky tales in this book that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike and provide endless wonderful descriptions of the Australian outback in all its splendour and harshness. There is also a strong message regarding the conservation of the native animals. Conky the Magic Kangaroo is the first in a magnificent series.

First published 2009

Conky the Magic Kangaroo Book 2

This magnificent edition of Conky the Magic Kangaroo contains three complete books all endowed with many chapters and illustrations of the wonderful and exciting stories of Conky's feats while depicting the ever changing landscape of the Australian bush and the ever present threat of feral animals introduced by man.

Learn about the 'Tree of Knowledge'. Be enthralled with the events that lead to the demise of One Eye the monstrous salt water crocodile. Be frightened by Rose the huge red back spider and amazed by Madison the magnificent mud crab. Share with the author, Ken Holman, some of the awesome experiences he has witnessed in the ever changing environment of this vast country, Australia.

First published 2010

Conky the Magic Kangaroo Book 3

Another truly exciting edition of Conky The Magic Kangaroo which contains three more unbelievably spellbinding stories of Conky's heroic feats and adventures in the very vivid and unpredictable Australian outback where danger lurks around every corner. Join Conky and his team of dedicated followers as they battle the elements of lighting strikes which threaten the life of one of their loved ones. Be part of the war against the evasive and poisonous Cane Toad.

Imagine being confronted by a large pack of wild dogs whose leader is a monster and be astounded by Conky's friendship with the alien. The accolades received by Ken have been in the hundreds, praising his abillity to be able to write at a level that pleases readers from the ages of 5 to 95.

First published 2010

Conky the Magic Kangaroo Book 4

The Poachers, Secret Book, Steel snakes and The Alien Visitors.

Depicting the wonderful country of Australia, Conky does battle with the Poachers with his trusty team.

Join Conky and Bum as they enter the spectacular Limestone cave that houses the Secret Book.

Understand the devastation caused by the Steel Snakes.

Then wonder and marvel at the help the Alien Visitors give us.

First published 2010