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Philip Bunting
Dive into the weird and wonderful world that is your brilliant brain!
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Quokka did not like being cute. Not one bit. The romping, stomping, chomping tale of one stubbornly adorable marsupial.
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Wild babies come in many different shapes and species. From pufflings to porcupettes, meet some of our world's most incredible infants. Philip Bunting celebrates the cute and cuddly babies of…
What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends.
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Do you see monsters in your mind at bedtime? This book is here to help!
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The answers to lifes biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you are ready to look. Get set for an insightful (and hilarious) peek into what we…
"There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they…
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This is a Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can’t always get what you want. Visually brilliant, and hysterically funny, Philips pictures…
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We share our planet with some truly bizarre and flamboyant creatures, from Panther Chameleon to Nudibranchto, who can seem rather ridiculous. The World’s Most Ridiculous Animals shows you the amazing…
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What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.
The World's Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?)
This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet!
The third…
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A rhythmic, read-aloud (and rather silly) burrow into the unseen world of the wombat.
Good mums come in many different shapes and species.
Celebrating that the very act of wondering is what drives us towards knowledge, from the master of questions without answers
1I wonder if there is life out there ... I…
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We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who all (let’s be honest) seem pretty pointless. But what do these creatures…
Am I my body? Am I my mind? Who am I? Take a trip into deepest inner space to answer one of life’s biggest questions. This is a book for…
Idan Ben-Barak
An entertaining and scientific exploration of the origin of life on Earth, from the award-winning author of Do Not Lick This Book and the bestselling illustrator of Who Am I?
Zanni Louise
Errol's mum won't get off the phone. So there's only one thing for Errol to do ... Find out what happens when cheeky Errol puts his mum up for sale!
Laura Bunting
It is no laughing matter when you are the most serious bird in the borough.Kookaburras love to laugh. They laugh when it is sunny, or rainy, or windy. They laugh…
Good dads come in many different shapes and species. Get ready to learn a fatherly trick (or ten) from a whole lot of dads, great and small. Philip Bunting celebrates…
Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor by author-illustrator Philip…
'How are babies made?' This is a book created to help apprehensive adults answer that age-old question, without any of the dodgy metaphors. So buckle up and get set to…
Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in…
The (unauthorised) biography of you, and the story of all of us.Charting from the Big Bang to birth, Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of…
This is Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can't always get what you want.
We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who can seem pretty pointless. The World’s Most Pointless Animals shows you the…
What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power. But does democracy really matter? How…
Good dads come in many different shapes and species.
Get ready to learn a fatherly trick (or ten) from a whole lot of dads, great and small.
Philip Bunting celebrates…
Have you ever thought about energy - the stuff that lights up our lives and powers our wonderful world? How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why…
Another Book About Bears
Liarbirds learn to lie from the day they hatch. They are the best in the bush at fibbing, faking, fabricating and fake-news creating. Until one lyrebird decides to go straight…
Roo has woken up with three new babies - weird babies - in her pouch. But where did they come from? And can Wombat become the funcle (fun uncle) he…
Koalas eat gum leaves. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even on their birthdays. Most koalas dont seem to mind. But one does. He is on the lookout for some…
Koalas eat gum leaves. Everybody knows that. Koalas eat gum leaves. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even on their birthday. Most koalas don't seem to mind. But one does…
Wombat won’t leave his Safety Zone. Nope. No way. Not even for his favourite treat … sweet, sweet bush berries. But Roo believes she can do anything if she puts…
In the paw-sizzling heat of summer, Wombat and Roo need to cool their toasted toes. They find themselves on a beautiful beach with more than enough ocean for everyone. But…
Meet Errol, a cheeky and lovable character, who refuses to follow his mum. Even when she counts to three.
A very silly book that will seriously get kids thinking from the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of Do Not Lick This Book and the award-winning and bestselling creator of…
Dave Hughes,Holly Ife
Martha May has marvellous manners, especially at Christmas - after all, that’s the most important time of year to be nice! So Martha never forgets to leave delicious snacks for…
A fun, interactive animal board book for toddlers that will take them on a hilarious trip around the world for a fun way to learn about animal sound words in…
A story for anyone who likes to spend a day at the beach, and for everyone who has ever pondered the big questions about our place in the universe.
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Take a journey back to the start of time in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast! A clever, hilarious and beautifully illustrated book, designed to raise more…
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How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more…
"What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends."--Provided by publisher.
Just in time for Earth Day, an inspiring guide that teaches young activists how to combat waste
Your Planet needs you! Everyday environmentalism for everyone. An entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish from renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting.
This [picture-book presentation] of the journey of human existence is designed to get young readers asking questions, finding answers, and marveling at the many wonders of our world, from the…