Children's Books Archives - Page 16 of 21

The Terrible Suitcase

Sometimes you don’t always get what you want. Instead of the rocket backpack, you might end up …

Author: Emma Allen Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Publisher: Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia Published year: 2012

Vanilla Ice Cream

Following some food, a curious young sparrow stows away in the back of a truck and takes an unusual …

Author: Bob Graham Publisher: Candlewick Press, Walker Books Australia Published year: 2014

Old Pig

A beautiful and tender picture book about how to say goodbye. A treasured classic from two highly …

Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Ron Brooks Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 1999

A Year on Our Farm

Every month of the year there are jobs to do on a small Australian farm. Fruit ripens, lambs are …

Author: Penny Matthews Illustrator: Andrew McLean Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published year: 2003

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends. But they are different in almost every …

Year: Primary, Year 1 Author: Aaron Blabey Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, Picture Puffin Published year: 2009

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My Two Blankets

A beautiful tale about friendship and culture, paired with award-winning Freya Blackwood’s …

Year: Primary, Year 2 Author: Irena Kobald Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing Published year: 2014

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The Peasant Prince

A moving and inspirational story based on the author's life that delights the young and the old…

Year: Primary, Year 3, Year 4 Author: Li Cunxin Illustrator: Anne Spudvilas Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2007

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All Through the Year

A tender, heartwarming journey through the enchanting Australian year, this delightful tale …

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Jane Godwin Illustrator: Anna Walker Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2010

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The Eleventh Hour

When Horace the Elephant turns eleven he celebrates in grand style by inviting his friends to a …

Year: Primary, Year 1 Author: Graeme Base Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, Picture Puffin Published year: 1993

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Banjo and Ruby Red

Illustrated by Freya Blackwood. Published by Little Hare 2013. Banjo is a hard-working farm dog …

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Libby Gleeson Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing, Little Hare Published year: 2013

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