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When Max's rebellious younger brother Liam starts playing 'Glitched' on Miss McBoob's phone, the app transports the two brothers through time to different versions of their home town. To return to their own time, Max and Liam must dodge many historical dangers and photograph some historical artefacts - before the phone battery runs out!

As Nova and her dog Harley search for the missing birthday artwork Nova made for her dad, she learns valuable lessons from Harley on how to stay cool and calm!

Ruby and the Pen tells the story of Ruby, a girl who loves to draw cartoons. One day, Ruby buys a magical pen. But can she handle the pen’s power?

An innovative treat for cat lovers, this elegant, cute and perceptive diary is a gift for anyone with cats and kittens in their lives.

A perfect gift for any young musician! Violin & Cello celebrates musical friends — with a bonus duet of ‘The Mystery Friends’ for young violinists and cellists to play now!  Children will love this heart-warming story about making music with friends. Violin & Cello follows two young musicians as they discover the secret to who is practising in the apartment next door! This picture book is perfect for young readers beginning to learn an instrument, particularly violin or cello, and for every parent or teacher helping them along the way. Catherine Greer’s delightful story of musical friends and Joanna Bartel’s intricate, detailed illustrations explore the lives of two young musicians — a violinist and a cellist — who live with their families in a large city.  Award-winning Australian composer, Alexander Lau, has composed an original duet for violin and cello, ‘The Mystery Friends’. The score for the allegro and adagio movements of ‘The Mystery Friends’ are printed in the book. This beautiful composition is simple enough to be played by young cellists and violinists. Readers of every age are sure to shout ‘Encore!’ when they experience this joyful celebration of friendship and classical music.

The Certainty Myth is a self-help manual for people who are struggling with the uncertainty that arrives in their life. When things are uncertain, itΓÇÖs easy to feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or angry. And today, it often feels like things are more uncertain than ever before. In fact, chaos and uncertainty seem to surround us. But we donΓÇÖt have to be the victims of our circumstances.For anyone who is struggling with making sense of a world that keeps changing around them, The Certainty Myth will help you rise above the chaos and find emotional stability and happiness. With tools such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and real-world examples, youΓÇÖll learn how letting go of certainty can be the key to happiness in todayΓÇÖs world.Drawing from the authorΓÇÖs experience as a Clinical and Health Psychologist helping people cope with the psychological impact of severe illness, youΓÇÖll discover proven and simple strategies that are designed to be useful even when your anxiety rises and the simplest tasks can seem complex and overwhelming.YouΓÇÖll learn how to avoid burnout, how an awareness of mortality can help you put things in perspective, how to defuse the emotional power that external circumstances hold over your life, and so much more. Free from jargon yet thoroughly researched and (backed) by science and experience, discover the keys to rising above certainty in your life. Uncertainty may be inevitable, but suffering from it does not have to be.

Celebrating new ideas that can make a world of difference, Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination is the true story of Jørn Utzon, the architect of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. Was it a sailboat, a seashell, a swan or an orange peel that inspired Jørn to design Australia’s most recognisable building? In this gorgeously illustrated story, we follow Jørn through childhood as he discovers his love of building and creating, gathering ideas from everything around himself. When he grows bigger, so do his ideas, and something begins to take shape… can you guess what it might be? Jørn’s story is about embracing dreams, believing in your own abilities, and the power of new ideas. Written in honour of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Opera House, it is also a topical springboard for educators and families into how the iconic landmark came to be. In celebrating the incredibly talented Jørn Utzon, it shows children that there are no limits to what they might achieve if they follow their dreams. In a world of screens and busyness, Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination is an important reminder of the joy in taking the time to dream and create, a reminder which might just benefit children and their carers alike. Charming and heart-warming, it will enthral and inspire young readers, encouraging them to look at the world around them and use their imagination to its full potential. 

The Road to Gondwana traces the steps science took to find Gondwana, and the journey of Gondwana itself, through a billion years of EarthΓÇÖs history.The road to Gondwana took science many hundreds of years to travel, and was a journey with many dead ends and wasted miles. When it was finally glimpsed, Gondwana remained fuzzy, hard to picture. It is still that way.Gondwana is a place that no longer exists, and yet which connects half the world, because the 3 billion people who live in Africa, South America, India, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Arabia spend their lives walking around on whatΓÇÖs left of it. Had Gondwana never existed, the planet would be a very different place. The trees of our forests would be different. The animals we live amongst would not be the same. Had Gondwana not existed, maybe we wouldnΓÇÖt either.

With quotes from Sandra Bullock, Aristotle, Cicero, and Jason Momoa, this book is a celebration of our love of the charismatic goat. Whether it's the way their tiny tails wag, the stark frankness of their piercing gaze, or their manic attempts to get past any fence put in their way, goats have inspired obsession and adoration through the ages

Grub encourages children to imagine what a little grub will change into when his metamorphosis begins. Get ready for the big reveal!

Based on personal experience and academic expertise, The Chronic Pain Couple is a compassionate and practical blueprint guiding couples living with chronic pain to be joyful partners in a remarkable relationship.

One girl's actions lead to chaotic, hilarious, and ultimately heart-warming consequences in One Book Was All it Took, a vibrant book about the importance of libraries.

Milly's mulberry tree is the centre of her world; the place where she plays with her Papa, learns about nature, and creates magical potions... until she grows up and finds herself in a faraway land, still dreaming of home.

In Eight Hundred Heroe s , acclaimed historian Stephen Robinson draws on first-hand accounts to thoroughly analyse an astounding battle in Chinese military history, and the legend it became.

Sapling Green is a gentle, quiet girl with a secret she is scared to show the world. Wynn Farthing is funny and noisy, and the best at climbing high into the branches of the old schoolyard tree. One terrible day, after a storm, the gardener says the tree has to come down. Can Sapling use her secret to save the day?Sapling has always kept her hands in her pockets at school to hide her big secret ΓÇô her green thumbs. But at home she flourishes, growing all kinds of brilliant flowers, shrubs and bushes. When the schoolyard tree is in danger, she has to show her special gift to her classmates in order to save it. To her surprise, they are delighted, particularly Wynn! It turns out SaplingΓÇÖs differences are her strengths and through sharing them, she finds friendship and acceptance.The Secret Of Sapling Green is a story for quiet children who are unsure of their place in their peer group, and the boisterous kids who rule the playground. Its whimsical watercolour illustrations will captivate young readers, and its story will inspire them to be brave and accept themselves ΓÇô and each other ΓÇô for who they are. SaplingΓÇÖs green thumbs are a subtle and relatable metaphor for conditions which may make children feel like they are different, such as Autism. Her bravery despite her difference is a reminder that we should never feel like we have to hide who we are.

An intriguing history of perhaps the world's greatest armoured warfare commander. During World War II, Panzer Commander Hermann Balck brilliantly commanded troops through battles in France, Greece and Russia.

Even the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn’t want to get ready! Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge… you’d better watch out that she doesn’t sneak back into bed, try to distract you with cuddles, get breakfast all over her top, or… wait, is Mama watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready despite her mischievous delaying tactics with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem! With gorgeous illustrations and playful writing, Get Ready, Mama! is the perfect way to introduce some fun into the morning routine. Little ones will delight in the cheeky role-reversal that sees a young girl doing everything she can to get her reluctant mother out of the house, while parents and carers will gain a strategy for motivating reluctant risers. Getting ready in the morning is a mission for many families with young children, but this inventive, tongue-in-cheek story provides a fun way of speeding things along. Full of heart and humour, Get Ready, Mama! is for anyone who has heard enough of “5 more minutes”.

Freddy is certainly not a Teddy, but that won’t stop him from being the star of the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in this inspiring story about inclusion, friendship and staying true to yourself. Freddy is Jonah’s favourite stuffed toy, but no one knows quite what Freddy is – a funky duck, a peculiar platypus, a punk rock penguin? When Jonah’s teacher announces that they’re going to have a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, it seems that if Jonah wants to take Freddy, Freddy will have to go in disguise! Jonah and Freddy try all of their best Teddy Bear disguises, but nothing can quite cover up the fact that Freddy is a little different. What should Jonah do? He loves Freddy, but should he still take Freddy to the picnic if he doesn’t look like all the other teddies? Find out what happens when Jonah stands up for himself and for his beloved Freddy in a heart-warming story that will resonate with any child who has ever felt like they’re a little different. A celebration of inclusivity and being kind to others, Freddy the Not-Teddy will inspire young readers to express themselves just as they are!

This is My Dad celebrates families of all shapes and sizes in a heartfelt, beautifully illustrated story that parents and carers will love sharing with their children. Most of the time, Leo loves Show and Tell at school. But when his teacher announces that next up is Tell Us About Your Dad Day, his tummy ties into knots and he tries to disappear into the corner of the classroom. His classmates can’t wait but all Leo can think is … ‘how can I celebrate someone I’ve never met?’Leo is an only child living with his mother, and has never known a father figure. His mother is his hero: as a children’s author, she spends most of her time battling monsters and creating awesome new worlds! When Tell Us About Your Dad Day comes around, Leo worries that he won’t have anything to present to his class. After fruitlessly searching high and low for clues about his father, he realises that he already knows someone cool, courageous and clever – someone who’s not his dad, but is his everything.This is My Dad is a timely, important and heart-warming look at modern family dynamics. It highlights that families come in all shapes and sizes, and they are all worthy of celebration. With one in four children in the UK living with a single parent, and 90% of those parents being a woman, Leo’s family situation will resonate with millions of children, and will provide a valuable insight for millions more.

Moo is a collection of quotes from famous cow-admirers including Charles Dickens, Mary Quant and more, paired with charming photographs that celebrate the humble cow.

Have you ever had a dream, but let it go because you were too afraid of failure to try? Dancing with Your Muse is a heartfelt, motivational guide to understanding this fear, realising that you are not alone in it, and working past it to achieve your goals without inhibition.Fear of failure is a universal issue that can hold even the most talented of people back from reaching their full potential. Dancing with Your Muse is a series of thirty essays which speak about the common and debilitating anxieties encountered on the path to creative expression. Sections include:"e;Fear In All Its Glory"e; - explains patterns of fear, and shows you how to transform inhibitors into positive outcomes. "e;Judgement and Criticism"e; - provides guidance on how to keep yourself in balance without succumbing to outside perceptions of your worth."e;Success in Different Guises"e; - expands your notion of success by giving you a more personal, expansive understanding of what accomplishment really means to you.Written in a gentle, contemplative tone, this book will encourage you to determine and strive for success on your own terms. Performers, business people, students, and everyday dreamers alike will learn to courageously choose the most direct pathways to creative success and, more importantly, personal fulfillment, holding only a desire to contribute fully to their own life.

Cats Work Like This gives a rare insight into the workings of cats' elusive minds, gleaned from the authors' two generations of watching their cats work. Learn what cats do while you sleep, what their eyes can tell you, and more in a scientific and emotional exploration of these puzzling creatures.

A Boy, His Bear and a Bully tells the story of the day Scott's bear, Buttons, goes missing, and Scott has to find his bravery and stand up to his bully.

Celebrating artist Clare Reilly's life and work, this beautiful collection explores her passions for coastal New Zealand and the country's wildlife. Beautiful writing and serene paintings combine in a meditative depiction of a life's work.

With beautiful words and illustrations, Cookie is a sensitive exploration of childhood depression and anxiety, and a tribute to the wonderful love between a pet and their person.

Why would Sam want his Grandma's old trainset and teddy when there's a toy factory that makes rumbly red toys, grumbly green toys and so much more? Sam is about to find out in this story about reducing waste and taking responsibility for the environment.

We've all heard the phrase 'the moment when my life changed forever'. Some of us can even pinpoint it in our own lives; the birth of a child, the acceptance letter to a degree programme, the decision to make a momentous change. The Turning Point is an anthology of personal accounts, showcasing the extraordinary and unexpected moments that have completely altered everyday lives.Each of the 40 stories in this book offers a rare glimpse into the turning point of the writer's life. Hand-picked as the most extraordinary entries received in an international writing competition, they are eclectic, diverse and entirely immersive. From stray bullets in Los Angeles to falling in love in the Australian countryside, you will find much to enjoy and think about.This is the perfect book to read in snapshots, or to dive into and not resurface until you've read every fascinating account. Beautifully presented, it makes an ideal addition to your coffee table, or gift for a loved one. With sections on Love, Changes, Momentous Decisions, Tragedy, Vivid and Learning Moments, every reader is sure to find stories which relate and inspire.Pick up The Turning Point today and find out about the moment when love came along in a note under a windscreen wiper, when the death of a new friend inspired a teenager to live life to its fullest, and more, in this captivating insight into the human condition.

Emma is desperate to join Carly's Cartwheel Club. But is being in Carly's club as much fun as Emma thinks it will be? A clever exploration of the social bullying conducted by 'frenemies' that is so often experienced by primary school-aged girls.

'What if' are two small words that often cause feelings of uneasiness in little worriers, but... what if... they could lead to happiness and adventure? Here is a colourful, playful, and accessible adventure where 'what ifs' become springboards for imagination!