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Cats Work Like This (eBook)
USD $10.99Also available in Hardback
Cats Work Like This was started by David St John Thomas in his 80th year and has been finished by his son Gareth. It gives a rare insight into the workings of cats’ elusive minds, gleaned from the authors’ two generations of watching their cats work. Learn about political and ‘eco’ cats, what cats do while you sleep, and what a cat’s eyes can tell you. Focusing on attention, emotion, manipulation and cunning, it explores both the scientific nature and daily habits of these puzzling creatures.
SPECIFICATIONS: eBook |176 Pages | Colour photographs |
Oliver Kitten’s Diary
USD $22.99 Tax Included
Oliver Kitten’s Diary : The journals of a mischievous cat’s first year
A truly innovative book for cat and kitten lovers. Oliver Kitten was born in a firetruck and ends up living with a three-generation multigenerational human family in a four-bedroom house, Here he keeps a diary of his own escapades and the things he sees and hears his family get up to. Cute, funny, and a little naughty, Oliver can sometimes be downright wicked in his precocious observations of the things all the humans do in his house. Elegantly produced with black-and-white line drawings.
SPECIFICATIONS: Flexi-bound | 210 x 135 mm | 192 Pages | B&W Illustrations
Cats Work Like This
USD $24.99 Tax IncludedAlso available as an eBook
Cats Work Like This was started by David St John Thomas in his 80th year and has been finished by his son Gareth. It gives a rare insight into the workings of cats’ elusive minds, gleaned from the authors’ two generations of watching their cats work. Learn about political and ‘eco’ cats, what cats do while you sleep, and what a cat’s eyes can tell you. Focusing on attention, emotion, manipulation and cunning, it explores both the scientific nature and daily habits of these puzzling creatures.
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 210 x 152mm | 176 Pages | Colour photographs
Who Farted?
USD $11.99 Tax IncludedWas it you or was it me? A discreet bottom burp, long winded, infusing the air with a deadly pong. Perhaps it was a royal trump, or a princely purp created by the Queen’s gaseous corgis. Everyone loves a fart!
A stinker of a tale, full of embarrassment, mayhem and laughter, where nobody ever asks the question that’s too rude to mention … who farted?
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780648964056 | 230mm x 260mm | Paperback | 32 pages | Full Colour | Little Pink Dog Books
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
Night Lights
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedThis story recounts the childhood memories of cousins growing up with their grandparents deep in the Malaysian countryside. In a time without the glare and distraction of modern technology, they discover the brilliance of nature by moon and candlelight.
The story is an immersion in Malaysian culture and nature.
Awards
Shortlisted Book of the Year 2023 – Speech Pathology Australia
Shortlisted for The Rubery Book Awards 2022, in the Illustrated Children’s Book category
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780648652847
| 245mm x 245mm | Hardback | 40 pages | Full Colour
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
Star
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedOut now in ANZ! Due for release 9th November 2021 in UK/US/CAN – pre-order your copy now!
Star is the story of The Nativity told from the rather unusual perspective of The Christmas Star. Like all Nativity based stories it’s a story of Love, Wonder and Sacrifice. There are also themes of friendship, self-doubt and finding one’s place in the world/ finding and sharing one’s gifts and talents.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780648964001| 245mm x 245mm | Hardback | 40 pages | Full Colour | Little Pink Dog Books
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
Glint of Gold
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedOut now in ANZ! Due for release 12th April 2022 in UK/US/CAN – pre-order your copy now!
A beautifully illustrated book that has a number of positive messages to help younger people grow with a positive mindset and outlook on life.
It’s there every day if you look for it. The glint of gold. It’s in the white blossom of our plum tree against a blue sky. Or the sparkles Jack Frost leaves on the drive to school…
A heart-warming story to inspire awareness, gratitude and positive thinking.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780648964032| 245mm x 245mm | Hardback | 40 pages | Full Colour | Little Pink Dog Books
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
The Cat Thief
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedOut now in ANZ! Due for release 8th February 2022 in UK/US/CAN – pre-order your copy now!
Olive would love to own a pet cat but her plan to steal one doesn’t seem to be working. Olive has another idea. Will she finally find the cat of her dreams?
A humorous picture book for young children up to eight years. The book includes some intertextuality which will amuse adults reading the book out loud. Cheeky, fun illustrations encapsulate Olive’s unfortunate efforts as a cat thief.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780648964018 | Hardback | 251 x 251mm / 9.9 x 9.9in | 32 Pages | Full Colour | Little Pink Dog Books
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
A Boy, his Bear and a Bully
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedScott takes his bear, Buttons, to school with him every day to help him feel brave. He has to, because every day, Duncan is mean to him. When Buttons goes missing though, Scott has to look elsewhere to find his brave, and much to his surprise, he does.
A Boy, his Bear and a Bully addresses the global issue of bullying in a hopeful, gentle way. It is an inspiring conversation starter for children, carers, and professionals, providing guidance for anyone who wishes they could be brave.
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Yes! No.
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedOut now in ANZ! Due for release in UK/US/CAN 10th August 2021 – pre-order your copy now!
Yes! No. is a fun graphic story for animal lovers. Using just 19 words in total (‘Yes’ and ‘No’ repeated), it tells the action-packed tale of a raccoon’s efforts to steal freshly baked pie from a home, and the antics which follow as it alternates between winning and losing, finally being thwarted by the home’s pets and small human.
The story explores themes of persistence, friendship and sharing, and is suitable for fans of books like Jeff Mack’s Mine! and Gillian Rubinstein’s Dog In, Cat Out.
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780648256397 | Hardback | 245 x 245mm / 9.5 x 9.5in | 32 Pages | Full Colour | Little Pink Dog Books
Too Many Ducks
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedOut now in ANZ and UK! Due for release 10th August in US/CAN – pre-order your copy now!
One morning, Alexander wakes to find a duck waiting for him. As more ducks arrive, Alexander’s life overflows with fun and affection. However, as his new feathered friends fill the house, it became clear there are TOO MANY DUCKS for one small boy to handle.
Too Many Ducks is a warm and whimsical tale about appreciating what you have before it’s gone, and working out how to make things right when friendship seems lost.
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
SPECIFICATIONS: 9780994626998 | Hardback | 251 x 251mm / 10 x 10in | 36 Pages | Full Colour | Little Pink Dog Books
This is NOT a Book!
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedIn this fun-filled picture book, our main character is convinced they’re not in a book. After all, if this was a book, there’d be pages to turn … Oops! We’ve turned the page.
But that’s not proof this is a book. If it was a book, there’d be interesting settings and problems to solve. Hold on! Why is our lead character being chased by a lion? Why are pirates stealing treasure? And are those mermaids playing in a rock band?
This is NOT a Book! is the perfect introduction to how to tell a story.
Evie is all Ears
USD $18.95 Tax IncludedEvie is all Ears introduces the story of Evie, the Bilby. Evie is deaf, but one day a way comes along for her to be “all ears” – will she be able to accept help to hear again?
Following the story of a Bilby is a gentle, sensitive way to explain deafness, and its isolating effects, to young children. Explore this topic in comfort with this beautifully illustrated book set in the Australian landscape.
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
Specifications: 9780648652823 | Hardback | 245 x 245mm / 9.5 x 9.5in | 32 Pages | Full Colour
Bedtime, Daddy!
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedPutting Daddy to bed can be hard work. Especially when he starts crying!
This story will show you how to wrestle your daddy into his pyjamas and read just one more bedtime story. ‘I’m thirrrrrrrrssssssty,’ says Daddy. ‘I need to poop … I’m hungry … But I’ll miss you,’ he says, while he looks at you with cutie eyes. You’ll have to battle the bedtime excuses and use go-away monster spray until Daddy finally goes to sleep.
Bedtime can be a mission for many, but with these gorgeous illustrations of a little bear and his dad, this is the perfect role-reversal bedtime story to help put any fussy child to bed in a fun and positive way. Full of heart and humour, Bedtime, Daddy! is for anyone who wants to try and put a grown-up to bed.
Specifications: 9781925820386 | Hardback | 245 x 255 mm / 9.5 x 10 inches | 32 pages | Colour
Tabitha and the Raincloud
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedWhen Tabitha wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, she finds a big raincloud next to her. She tells it to go away, but it won’t budge. At school, she tries to draw a giraffe, but the raincloud distracts her and her art teacher compliments her on her dinosaur! By lunchtime Tabitha is so stormy none of her friends want to sit next to her. Tabitha realises she needs to change her attitude.
An empowering story of resilience and the importance of optimism.
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SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925820133 | Hardback | 245 x 255 mm / 9.5 x 10 inches | 32 pages | Colour
Tree: A Gentle Story of Love and Loss
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedThe fifth book in the popular ‘Lessons of a LAC’ series, Tree is a gentle story of loss that helps children to learn how to say goodbye and process grief.
Tree is the much-loved centerpiece of the community. But one day Curly and Loppy notice that Tree’s leaves are starting to fall — at the wrong time of year — and Tree’s bark is flaking.
It’s Tree’s time to leave. Fortunately Curly is able to teach Loppy how to accept that Tree is leaving, say goodbye, and commemorate Tree’s life.
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SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925820126 | Paperback | 305 x 230 mm / 12 x 9 inches | 32 Pages | Colour
Brave
Brave, the second book in the Lessons of a LAC series, provides kids with a strategy for how to face things that worry them. While kids are blessed with imagination, that can be a source of anxiety. However, it can also be tapped to help them to feel calm, confident and BRAVE! In Brave, Curly teaches Loppy how to manage his worries, specifically his worries about going to school. However, the technique of helping children to ‘find their brave’ can be applied to any challenging situation.
SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925117844 | Paperback | 310 x 230 mm / 12¼ x 9 inches | 32 Pages | Colour
Arabella and the Magic Pencil
From: USD $15.99Arabella is a beloved only child who has everything until her brother, Avery, arrives. While she loves him, it’s sometimes hard to like him. She spends her days creating marvellous things with her magic pencil, and ignoring him. But when he spoils her tea party, she decides drastic action is required and she erases him from her life. Oops! Can she get him back? Arabella and the Magic Pencil will appeal to any child with a new sibling and to caregivers who are supporting changing family dynamics.
“A magical story with luscious language, whimsical illustrations and strong emotional core that will surprise and delight young readers.”
–Debra Tidball, award-winning author of The Scared Book and When I See Grandma
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SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925820010/9781925820553 | Hard Cover/ Paperback |245 x 255 mm /9.5 x 10 inches | 32 Pages | Colour | EK Books
Invisible Jerry
USD $17.99 Tax IncludedPeople don’t notice Jerry. If someone bumps into him, they don’t say sorry. If he makes a joke, no one laughs. He never gets picked last for sports teams — but that’s because he never gets picked at all. It’s like he’s invisible. Until Molly comes along. Molly asks Jerry his opinion. She laughs with him. She sees him. This is a picture book with humour and heart for everyone who has ever felt like they’re on the outside looking in.
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SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 245 x 255 mm | 9.5 x 10 inches | Colour | 32 Pages
At the End of Holyrood Lane
From: USD $15.99Flick is just like any other youngster. She loves to chase butterflies and jump in autumn leaves. But life at the end of Holyrood Lane is often violent and unpredictable due to the constant storms that plague her home, causing her to cringe with dread and flee whenever they strike. Visually arresting, emotionally incisive, and ultimately uplifting, this beautifully crafted picture book provides a sensitive glimpse into one aspect of domestic violence and how it can affect young lives.
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WINNER OF THE 2019 SCWBI Crystal Kite Award, Australia/New Zealand Division.
Congratulations Dimity and Nicky!
SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback / Paperback | 245 x 255 mm / 9.5 x 10 Inches | Colour | 32 Pages | EK Books
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