The Snow Girl
“Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children’s novel.” The Telegraph “The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special book of snow and winter magic with the warmest and most cheering beating heart. I can’t stop thinking about it.” Sibéal Pounder From award-winning and critically acclaimed Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale story of friendship, belonging and […]
Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby
An ode to the mother/baby relationship and ties to family and land. Being your miimi (mother) is the most precious gift life can give. When you were born you opened my heart as wide as the ocean. Join Miimi (Mother) as she shares stories with her Buwaarr (baby) about the environment, language and totems; passing […]
Gigi and Ojiji: Food for Thought
Join Gigi as she tries natto, a traditional Japanese food, in this exciting and engaging Level Three I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator Melissa Iwai. Intergenerational relationships, Japanese culture, and social and emotional learning are highlighted in this sweet biracial story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6. Ohayo! It’s breakfast […]
Giinagay Gaagal, Hello Ocean
An ode to happy days spent by the ocean, from Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, the creator of the heart-stirring picture books Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth and My Little Barlaagany. Gaagal (ocean) is our special place, we love to swim in the waves. We’ll catch some Yamaarr (fish), eat, dance and play games. An ode to […]
My Little Barlaagany (Sunshine)
As the sun shines throughout the day, it warms your cheeks while we play. As the sun sets in the evening sky, say, ‘Yaarri Yarraang, goodbye.’ This gentle bedtime story follows the journey a mother and child take across a day and into the dreamtime – finding special places to visit, creatures to meet and […]
Gigi and Ojiji
Gigi, a biracial six-year-old girl, learns about her Japanese culture from her grandfather when he comes to visit. Perfect for social emotional learning. Gigi can’t wait for her Ojiji – Japanese grandpa – to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family […]
Girls Think of Everything
Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science. In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious […]
Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth
A beautiful and lyrical picture book for new babies across Australia Miimi Marraal, she created us, you and me… From Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, of mother-daughter art and design label Miimi and Jiinda, comes a deeply felt and heart-stirring picture book about the connection between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth.
29 Dates
How many will it take to find the one? Jisu’s traditional South Korean parents are concerned by what they see as her lack of attention to her schoolwork and her future. Working with Seoul’s premier matchmaker to find the right boyfriend is one step toward ensuring Jisu’s success, and going on the recommended dates is […]
