An informative story of an encounter between two megaworms, with lots of tit-bits about the mating and courtship rituals of small Australian creatures. From the author of "Squiggle, Diddle, Plop!". For ages 2 to 5.
This cheeky, rhythmic and repetitive text celebrates the colour and uniqueness of Australian animals and, with Aussie irreverence, their poo (often the only visible sign of animal habitation in the bush). Themes include understanding differences, working together and having fun.
Tommy called out. Meilee, listen. I've got a pet. My pet is cool. He's a king. He can sting. He's flash and fab. Meilee told Filippo. Tommy's got a CRAB! She's ritzy. She's glitzy. She sparkles in the dark. Filippo told Alexa. Tommy's got a SHARK! He's tricky. He's picky. Tommy feeds him grapes. And so each of Tommy s friends imagine what kind of pet he might have with outlandish results! Tommy s Pet exaggerates those times when a simple message becomes an opportunity to play and our imagination takes over. Children will love this fun and original take on the old schoolyard game of Chinese Whispers !
Oswin is a common cricket. He is far too common for the vain beautiful Poppy, she does not care for his courting. Only when her fair-weather friends leave her, does Poppy heed the cricket's cry. "I love you, as a sand dune loves the wind, as the desert loves a starry night." Poppy has learned the true value of Oswin's loyal heart - but is it too late?
Do you love the sea? Have you ever wondered what sea creatures like to eat? Inside this book you will see food like you have never seen before. Follow the food chain from the tiniest ciliate (see-lee-at) to the very end. Can you guess who is last in line? A non-fiction book which explores the notion of the food chain and introduces a whole lot of sea creatures along the way.
Integrated poems and watercolour sketches dedicated to the TSpirits of the Land'. The author is an Austrian-trained artist who came to Australia in 1987.
Thirteen baby pythons are born. But one of them, Liasis, is different. "Look at her!" sneer the others. "Is she really one of us?" Feeling sad, the poor little snake slides away. She hides among the flowers, and tries to cover herself with elaborate costumes. But eventually Liasis discovers her special gift and delights her brothers and sisters with her talents.
When her pool in the swamp dries up, Chelodina the Long-necked turtle must find a new home...Other thirsty wetland creatures join in the search for water, and Chelodina becomes a "turtle-taxi""--Back cover.
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