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$25.00 (Hardcover book / Black Dog Books / ISBN:9781876372972)

Queenie: One Elephants Story

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There was a time when for tuppence you could ride on the back of an elephant at a zoo. Queenie was one such elephant. Until her death in 1945, she patiently carried up to 500 people a day. *Queenie: One Elephant's Story* is an exquisite picture book evoking a time when elephants were giving rides in zoos all over the world. This true story is beautifully told by Corinne Fenton and is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Peter Gouldthorpe.

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Corrine Fenton

1876372974

Queenie: One Elephants Story
Corinne Fenton

$25.00 (Hardcover book / Black Dog Books )

There was a time when for tuppence you could ride on the back of an elephant at a zoo. Queenie was one such elephant. Until her death in 1945, she patiently carried up to 500 people a day. *Queenie: One Elephant's Story*... More »

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The Dog on the Tuckerbox
Corinne Fenton and Peter Gouldthorpe

$25.00 (Hardcover book / Black Dog Books )

The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill.

It is the story of Australia’s pioneers; the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog’s unwavering loyalty to her master. From the award-wi... More »

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CBCA Shortlist 2007 - Information Book

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Red Haze: Australians And New Zealanders In Vietnam
Leon Davidson

$17.00 (Paperback book / Black Dog Publishing )

Black dog books' award-winning history series The Drum uses first-person accounts and non-fiction to bring history roaring to life. The Vietnam War was like no other the Australians and New Zealanders had fought. There w... More »

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All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Kathy Hoopman

$24.95 (Hardcover book / Jessica Kingsley Pub )

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. Delightful colour photo... More »


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The Penguin Book: Birds In Suits
Mark Norman

$17.00 (Paperback book / Black Dog Books )

Some are shy, some are curious and some are grumpy enough to give you a slap as you walk by, but all penguins are amazing. More »

1876372974

Queenie: One Elephants Story
Corinne Fenton

$25.00 (Hardcover book / Black Dog Books )

There was a time when for tuppence you could ride on the back of an elephant at a zoo. Queenie was one such elephant. Until her death in 1945, she patiently carried up to 500 people a day. *Queenie: One Elephant's Story*... More »


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Amazing Facts About Australian Dinosaurs
Scott Hocknull And Alex Cook

$14.95 (Paperback book / Steve Parish Pub )

Very little has been published about Australia's prehistoric life, but the facts about Australia's ancient past are astonishing. Created in conjunction with the expert palaeontologists and talented publications staff at ... More »

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Leaf Litter
Rachel Tonkin

$29.95 (Hardcover book / Harper Collins )

For the budding naturalist, here is a beautiful book about the ecology of our landscape. Follow the growth of seeds into plants, the life cycles of different insects and the migration patterns of birds. Not to mention th... More »



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