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Sinclair is a young possum all alone in the world. When he gets hungry he sets off to find food, just as mummy had shown him.
Despite mummy’s rule about not going near humans, curiosity gets the better of Sinclair and leads him to plenty to eat – and there are some hilarious consequences when he eats too much.
This book is most suitable for children of ages 3 to 6, with a delightful story full of humor to amuse youngsters whilst the lavish illustrations will keep the interest of adults and older children.
An educational glossary of the flora and fauna in the story is included, making this book popular with schools and libraries.
Bob the Bunyip
Author: Paul van de Loo
Illustrator: Lenka Lambert
ISBN: 978-0-64-56125-7
RRP: $17.95
Like all children growing up, Bob the Bunyip felt the need to broaden his horizons. Playing around home was just not exciting anymore. So Bob packed his swag, said goodbye to Mum and Dad and set off down the river. What happens next involving Christmas revellers and their lunch makes for entertaining reading.
This book is most suitable for children of ages 3 to 6, with a delightful story full of humor to amuse youngsters whilst the lavish illustrations will keep the interest of adults and older children.
The creatures of the mighty Murray River, Australia’s longest river, feature prominently and a glossary provides further information on the flora and fauna, making this book popular with schools and libraries.
Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook
Author: Heather Gordon
Illustrator: Moira Brennan
ISBN: 978-1-92-219097-0
RRP: $19.95
Barossa Nanna and The Lonely Chook is about grief, loss and loneliness. A beautifully illustrated book and heart warming tale, Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook is ideal for parents, grandparent and children.
The book tells the story of The Lonely Chook who spends her days annoying the Barossa Nanna in her garden. Every morning The Lonely Chook scratches up a mess in the garden, squawks at herself in the mirror and runs after Cloud the dog trying to be friends with him.
Heather gently explains the ups and downs of grief and recovery in a way that children can understand and relate to. Most creatures big and small have an underlying need for companionship, and The Lonely Chook is no different. Heather highlights the difficult times of grief, losing friends and loved ones, but in the end teaches children that there will be happiness and friendships again.
The River Kings
Author: Max Fatchen
Cover design: Liz Nicholson
ISBN: 1-86254-663-0
RRP: $16.95
Shawn runs away from home and a harsh stepfather to take a job under Captain Elijah on the Lazy Jane, a riverboat trading on the River Murray.
Captain Elijah is tough but kindly, forever fighting a losing battle against creditors, standbars, his rivals and Red Morgan, the fearson red-bearded river pirate.
Songs for My Dog and Other Wry Rhymes
Author: Max Fatchen
Illustrator: Michael Atchison
ISBN: 1-86254-478-6
RRP: $14.95
Dinosaurs to nutty nursery rhymes as well as crafty creatures, thiong songs, merry mishaps, random rot, ruinous rampages, rhubarb.... Anything Max Fatchen can lay his mischievous hands on features in theese pages, aided and abetted by the hilarious illustration of artist Michael Atchison. Songs for My Dog and Other Wry Rhymes will delight children and enchant adults who are not as old as they think they are.
Tadpoles in the Torrens - Poems for young readers
Edited
by: Jude Aquilina
Cover design: Liz Nicholson
ISBN: 1-86254-478-6
RRP: $14.95
Poems are happening all around us - when you're breezing along on your bike seeing people, houses, dogs and traffic as they flash by; when there's a possum on the wall at school and everyone's gathered around; or when the seagulls rise and fall with each ball bowled at the oval.
tadpoles in the Torrens is alive with people, places and creatures from our everyday luves and from te quirky imaginations of poets. There are talking dogs, migrating spiders, old horses, twisted fairytales, riddles, bike races and adventures in the country and city.
Here are poems by some of South Australia's best children's writers. Take a dip - let your eyes swim like tadpoles over the pages. You might just catch yourself writing your own poem!
Contributors include: Max Fatchen, Sean Williams, Peter Coombe, Juan Garrido Salgado, Christobel Mattingley and Janeen Brian along with 20 other South Australian poets and children's authors.
Copyright 2013 by the van de Loo Family Trust t/a Australian Kids Books. All rights reserved.
