This superb collection of children's poems and nursery rhymes by beloved author Colin Thiele depicts some of Australia's unique wildlife and landscapes. It features beautiful illustrations by Wendy DePaauw.
New board book edition. A well-known Christmas song given a distinctly Australian feel - everything from kookaburras to sharks to Tassie devils! It's December in Australia and the days are getting warmer. When a young woman receives a kookaburra up a gum tree from her true love, it's a sign that Christmas is on the way.
Der Glumph went the little green frog one day And they all went der glumph, glumph glumph. The Australian animals are all relaxing in the outback, but what do they get up to when nobody is looking?
Hush, little possum, don't you cry, Mama will keep you safe and dry. When the sky starts to rumble and the rain begins to fall, brave Mama possum hurries to find somewhere to keep her baby safe and warm.
Playful verses, captivating facts, and vibrant colors will have little animal lovers poring over these pages about the young of several species. Do you know which Australian baby animal is called a puggle? (Hint: it’s not a designer dog!) Which babies are called joeys? (You’ll be surprised at how many.) Which baby animals from Australia are looked after by their dad? What animal is carried around—gingerly—in its mother’s toothy mouth? Frisky little dingoes may be called pups, but so are a type of bat called flying foxes. There are so many unusual things to learn about Australian baby animals in this simple and satisfying book from award-winning creator Frané Lessac.
"Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute, kicking up the dust, esky in the boot. Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs, it's summertime and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs." One of the world's best-loved Christmas carols is given a hilarious Aussie twist. This version has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts. You can enjoy Colin Buchanan singing and then create your very own karaoke session - but wait until you hear the unique, once-in-a-lifetime blowfly version! Nick Bland's comical illustrations show the whole family enjoying Christmas Day.
Go on an adventure through the Australian landscape in this special collection of nursery rhymes. Hop with the kangaroos, fly with the galahs, and munch with the koalas in these new Australian versions of the classic nursery rhymes.
If youre a possum and you know it, climb a tree It youre a possum and you know it, climb a tree If youre a possum and you know it then you really should just show it If youre a possum and you know it, climb a tree! If youre happy and you know it . . . then join in the fun with Aussie bush animals as they flap their wings, let out a growl, bounce around and laugh out loud!