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1. Adams, L.; Adams, G.; Lopez, Frank (illustrator) (1979). The Secret of the Cockatoo [SRA Australian Stories]. Sydney: Science Research Associates (SRA). 24 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. An Australian children's picture story about the Aboriginal dreamtime and the cockatoos, the plainest bird in the bush. The large colourful sketches will keep children of all ages interested in this very special story about one of Australia's most well known birds. ISBN/ASIN: 0574282076. Our Book No: 10461. $25 AUD.

2. Adams, L.; Adams, G.; Olive, Barry (illustrator) (1979). How Echidna Got His Quills (1st ed) [SRA Australian Legend Series]. Sydney: Science Research Associates (SRA). 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour drawings (many double-page), minor edgewear. A children's picture story based on Aboriginal mythology. In the beginning when animals are given their attributes, echidna receives nothing, and to save himself from predators he seeks out the Great One who still has nothing to give but some old bones. The bright sketches will delight children of all ages. One of the SRA Australian Legend Series. (This copy, ISBN apparently incorrectly printed as 0574282041.). ISBN/ASIN: 0574282033. Our Book No: 2255. $30 AUD.

3. Adams, L.; Adams, G.; Riordan, Chris (illustrator) (1979). The Whirlwind and the Frogs (1st ed) [SRA Australian Stories Series]. Sydney: Science Research Associates (SRA). 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, double-page colour drawings, pages faintly toned as usual, minor edgewear. Children's picture story based on folklore about Australian fauna. This charming book tells the story of the frogs and how they became afraid of the unseen noise. The large colourful sketches and easy-to-read text will delight adults and children alike. One of the SRA Australian Stories Series. ISBN/ASIN: 0574282327. Our Book No: 22896. $20 AUD.

4. Adams, Lee; Artstaff, illustrator (1972). The Tale of the Platypus (1st ed) [Australian Legend Series, Book 1]. Sydney: Artstaff. 26 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, spine ends scuffed, minor foxing covers & endpapers & few pages, spine little loose (pages firm), few tiny dents covers, minor edgewear & edge tears First edition. An enchanting children's picture story about a platypus named Little Mooka who was swept away from his family, and the many adventures he had before he made it back home safely. The scarce first edition of the first book in the series, issued prior to the SRA Series. Based on Australian folklore of natural life. (No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 30368. $10 AUD.

5. Ainsworth, Ruth (1954). Sugar and Spice (Stage One, Book 6) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little worn, top spine rubbed, corner tips little creased, front hinge little split (pages firm), pages faintly toned, small mark one page, minor edgewear. A charming school reader story about two mice who lived with a boy named Teddy. They escaped from their own mouse house and take up residence in a dolls house. Our Book No: 29125. $15 AUD.

6. Andersen, Hans Christian; Ingpen, Robert (Illustrator) (2005). The Ugly Duckling (1st this ed). New York: Penguin Young Readers Group. 34 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, slight edgewear jacket. This children's picture story by Hans Christian Andersen has been beautifully translated here from the Danish tale. The illustrations by Robert Ingpen bring his spectacular adaptation to a new generation of readers. The story is about an awkward bird and his search for acceptance, only to find that the beauty he was looking for was inside him all of the time. ISBN/ASIN: 0698400100. Our Book No: 40884. $25 AUD.

7. Argent, Kerry (2010). One Woolly Wombat. Adelaide, Unley: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Group. 32 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A popular children's picture book that teaches counting from 1 to 14, as well as Australian native animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862917095. Our Book No: 16968. $12 AUD.

8. Armitage, Kimo; Kaneshiro, Scott (illustrator) (2007). Limu the Blue Turtle and His Hawaiian Garden (Reprint ed). Hawaii: Island Heritage. 27 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear. This beautifully illustrated story will delight adults and children alike. Limu the blue turtle has a beautiful garden which he looks after. The seaweed tree from the Faraway-Forest becomes too big for the space and Limu with some help from friends finds a more suitable home for it. ISBN/ASIN: 0931548640. Our Book No: 24956. $15 AUD.

9. Barske, Dianne (2003). Two Bears There: The Story of Ahpun and Oreo (1st ed). Alaska, Anchorage: Publications Consultants. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour illustrations, illustrated endpapers, few tiny dents rear cover. Children's true picture story by Dianne Barske about a polar bear named Ahpun, and a brown bear named Oreo, living together as buddies at the zoo. This beautiful book is the second in a series about the intriguing animals at the Alaska Zoo. Illustrated by the author. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 1888125497. Our Book No: 27258. $15 AUD.

10. Base, Graeme (1988). My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (Reprint ed) [Picture Puffins]. Melbourne: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. 44 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, full-page colour & sepia (brown-coloured) drawings, base last page little creased, minor edgewear. The first children's picture book (written in verse) by the leading author/artist Graeme Base. Grandma lived in rural town Gooligulch, and everyone new her and about all the bush animals that she used to tame. He later wrote the prize-winning children's fantasy book 'Animalia', which has sold over 2 million copies. (This is the 13th printing, being the Picture Puffin edition. Grey background cover design with kookaburra, galah and kangaroo.). ISBN/ASIN: 0140509410. Our Book No: 3586. $12 AUD.

11. Base, Graeme (1988). My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (19th printing ed). Melbourne: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. 44 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, full-page colour & sepia (brown-coloured) drawings, base last page little creased, minor edgewear. The first children's picture book (written in verse) by the leading author/artist Graeme Base. Grandma lived in rural town Gooligulch, and everyone new her and about all the bush animals that she used to tame. He later wrote the prize-winning children's fantasy book 'Animalia', which has sold over 2 million copies. (This is the 19th printing, later than the Picture Puffin edition. Orange background cover design with emu, rosella and possum.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780140509410. Our Book No: 4652. $12 AUD.

12. Base, Graeme (1997). The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery (New ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books Australia. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Prize-winning children's A-Z fantasy picture book, with text as poetry, about familiar animals in unusual situations. Sealed section intact and unopened at rear. ISBN/ASIN: 0670879150. Our Book No: 17696. $15 AUD.

13. Base, Graeme (2002). My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch. Melbourne: Claremont / Penguin Books. 44 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page black & white & colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, spine faintly faded, minor edgewear. The first children's picture book (written in verse) by the leading author/artist Graeme Base. Grandma lived in rural town Gooligulch, and everyone new her and about all the bush animals that she used to tame. He later wrote the prize-winning children's fantasy book 'Animalia', which has sold over 2 million copies. ISBN/ASIN: 0734304501. Our Book No: 3375. $15 AUD.

14. Base, Graeme (2019). Moonfish (1st Australian ed). Melbourne: Penguin Random House Australia. 48 pp. Hardback square folio, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, spine ends minimally rubbed, rear endpaper little creased. This iconic children's picture story by Graeme Base is a sweeping drama of intrigue and excitement set in the beautiful but fragile underwater world of a pond. A moving, visually stunning fable about family, belonging and growing up to be more than you ever dreamed possible. The stunning illustrations will delight any age. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143791409. Our Book No: 41153. $28 AUD.

15. Batchelor, Lindy; Alderton, John (illustrator); Sutton, Emma (designer) (2001). Zooming in on Taronga. Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 28 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, cover corners lightly worn, minor creasing covers, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication title page). A children's picture story by Lindy Batchelor about a boy named Jordan who went on a photographic adventure to Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Discover what Jordan does when he discovers that his photos are not what he expects! Illustrated by John Alderton. ISBN/ASIN: 0858811871. Our Book No: 25146. $25 AUD.

16. Bennett, Rodney; Aris, Ernest (illustrator) (1951). Adventures of Hoppity Bobtail [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 128 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, staples rusted, covers toned & little marked, pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. No 218 in this series for ages 7 to 9 years. A story about the adventures of rabbits. (Estimated date, 19xx, McLaren no. 218e, G3822. Originally published, London, 1942.). Our Book No: 16952. $15 AUD.

17. Bindi-Bindi; Blackstock, Heather (illustrator) (1999). The Book of Australian Nursery Rhyme. Gympie, QLD: Bindi-Bindi Publishing. 56 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny tear top spine, cover corners little bumped, minor edgewear. An Australian children's picture book written in verse. Meet Australian animals and birds, plus animals on a farm, also also boys misbehaving. Text by Bindi-Bindi. The large bright drawings by Heather Blackstock will delight children and adults of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0646363123. Our Book No: 10578. $15 AUD.

18. Birchall, Brian; Hodgkinson, Hadley (illustrator) (1984). James the Captain Cook Pig (Australian ed) [An Australian Golden Book]. Auckland: Golden Press. 34 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny toned spots endpapers & title page, top edge foxed, few light scratches covers, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp. A charming children's picture story by Brian Birchall about a non-domesticated pig (a descendent of Captain Cook's pig) who gets lost from his family, and with a little help from some humans he finds his family and his home again in a new place away from the disruptive humans. Illustrated by Hadley Hodgkinson. (The 1984 reprint of 'An Australian Golden Book', not the New Zealand equivalent.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855584041. Our Book No: 22852. $20 AUD.

19. Blashki, Pam; Pugh, Clifton (1985). Chai the Kangaroo (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Heinemann. 48 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (some full-page), faint foxing reverse side jacket, light rubbing base spine. Children's picture story about Chai, the pet kangaroo adopted by artist Clifton Pugh. This story is partly funny, partly sad, but told exactly as it happened. Pictures by Clifton Pugh, text by Pam Blashki. ISBN/ASIN: 0858593831. Our Book No: 22413. $20 AUD.

20. Blyton, Enid (retold) (1960). Brer Rabbit and His Friends (1st Australian ed) [Olde Thatch Series]. Melbourne: Macmillan & Co. 64 pp. Paperback small, good condition, green flexible pictorial covers, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, mark top edge, top spine little rubbed, covers little faded, spine & one page little creased, front hinge little split (pages firm), minor edgewear. A book of short stories for children in which with full-page black & white drawings Brer Rabbit is joined by Brer Fox and a cast of characters. Our Book No: 29212. $18 AUD.

21. Bowring, Jane; Coombs, Peter (illustrator) (1999). Endangered Australian Animals: My First Flap Fact Book (1st ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 10 pp. Paperback large square octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, flaps, colour drawings, minor edgewear corner tips, non-author written dedication title page. This beautiful Australian children's story has special lift-the-flap facts that will appeal to any age. There are five different endangered Australian animals and how they live. ISBN/ASIN: 0864611528. Our Book No: 30671. $15 AUD.

22. Brooks, Mary (1967). Animal Paradise [Australian Animal Paradise]. Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co., Limited. 44 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, good condition, colour drawings, spine ends chipped & bumped, some edgewear, bookshop sticker, owner's written name. Children's picture story in which Jill and John play with Australian native animals and birds. Contains delightful drawings. An occasional excursion by the English publisher into large format children's picture stories. Pagination includes pastedowns. Muir 1050. ISBN/ASIN: B004OMVYFU. Our Book No: 16209. $20 AUD.

23. Brown, Ben; Taylor, Helen (illustrator) (2008). Fifty-five Feathers (1st Puffin ed). Rosedale, NZ: Penguin Group (NZ). Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, some edgewear corners covers & few pages. This charming brightly coloured children's picture story is about a Pukeko who is concerned about her friend Gecko who is suffering the cold of winter. Wise Old Tree tells her to make him a cloak of fifty-five feathers, so she gathers feathers from kakapo's, sleeping kiwi's, kotuka's, takahe's, kea's, piwaiwaka's, kereru's, kokako's, huia's - and pukeko added a feather as well, and Gecko was grateful and much warmer thanks to all the birds. Included at the end, the author's and artist's story, and the story of the endangered Huia bird. This is a great book that has a wide age range because the colours will appeal to young children, and the easy-to-read text and counting of the feathers as they are gathered will keep older children busy. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143503156. Our Book No: 29000. $10 AUD.

24. Bruce, Jill; Wade, Jan (illustrator) (1993). Austranimals: Join Them Up or Mix Them Up (1st ed). Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo,no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny dents front cover, spine little faded, small mark title page, light foxing inside covers. Australian children's picture story about native animals and birds. This book consists of half pages so that top and bottom halves can be mixed up to create different animals or birds. A lot of fun for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0864175698. Our Book No: 30678. $15 AUD.

25. Brzezinski, Monica; Tisdall, Brian (illustrator) (2007). The Burrawang Bunyip from the Bottomless Swamp. Tallebudgera Valley, QLD: Remi & Monica Brzezinski. 28 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, card covers (with flaps), colour drawings, endpapers drawing, scratches rear cover, some pages faintly creased, minor edgewear. A delightful Australian children's story by Monica Brzezinski about a bunyip who lives in a swamp at Burrawang in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.The beautiful illustrations by Brian Tisdall will delight all ages. This special book carries an important environmental message. ISBN/ASIN: 9780958164153. Our Book No: 27238. $20 AUD.

26. Buddee, Paul; Percival, C. H. (illustrator) (1944). The Remarkable Ramblings of Rupert and Rita. Sydney: Currawong Publishing. 112 pp. Paperback small, good condition, black & white drawings, covers creased (mainly during manufacture), covers scuffed & little marked (spine ends chipped), pages toned, some edgewear, old price marks, owner's written name rear cover. A delightful children's story by Paul Buddee about the adventures of a pair of rabbits, Rupert and Rita. (No date, but 1944, Trove.). Our Book No: 17610. $20 AUD.

27. Bunce, Wendy (2004). Gilly the Galah. Moree, NSW: Wendy Bunce / Moree Champion (printer). 9 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, rear cover corner tip lightly creased, owner's written name. A rare colourful Australian children's picture story by Wendy Bunce about a galah that could not talk. Printed by the Moree Champion, northern New South Wales. (No date, but 2004, advert, Trove Archived Websites.) Our Book No: 12981. $30 AUD.

28. Burt, Denise; Bishop, Tom (illustrator) (1974). Samuel the Stickybeak Anteater (1st ed). Adelaide: Rigby Limited. 24 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour idrawings, minor edgewear top corners covers & spine ends. (Samuel the Stickybeak Anteater, by Denise Burt, illustrated by Tom Bishop, Rigby, 1974). A wonderful children's picture story by Denise Burt about a Spiny Anteater who loved to investigate everything which sometimes got him in trouble. However, one day he found that he could help to rescue Honey Possum when she was stuck in a hole in a tree after being chased by a cat. The simple text and full-page colour illustrations by Tom Bishop will appeal to all ages. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0851798241. Our Book No: 29186. $25 AUD.

29. Burt, Denise; Ryan, Ron (photographer) (1985). I'm Not a Bear (1st ed). Sydney: Hodder & Stoughton. 28 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos, top corner rear cover & spine ends little scuffed. A wonderful children's picture story by Denise Burt about koalas, who are often wrongly called a 'bear'. The simple text and full-page colour photos by Ron Ryan will appeal to all ages. This very special koala is giving his view on his real name. ISBN/ASIN: 0340377992. Our Book No: 28755. $15 AUD.

30. Cabrera, Jane (2013). Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (1st this ed). Bath, UK: Parragon Books Ltd / Gullane Books. 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, top corner tips few pages little creased, minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture story in verse is based on an original poem by Jane Taylor, starring an owl. This is an enchanting version of a favourite nursery rhyme. The text and large colourful drawings by Jane Cabrera will delight all ages. Scarce U.K. edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781472332011. Our Book No: 41091. $15 AUD.

31. Catterwell, Thelma; Argent, Kerry (illustrator) (2006). Sebastian Lives in a Hat (New ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Children's story about a very special little wombat. The author cared for Sebastian when he was found beside the body of his dead mother, until he reached full maturity, and was returned to the wild. This delightful book will bring a smile to adults and children alike. ISBN/ASIN: 1862910987. Our Book No: 23542. $15 AUD.

32. Catterwell, Thelma; Stone, Derrick (illustrator) (1988). Aldita and the Forest (1st ed). Melbourne, Ferntree Gully: Dent Australia. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (archival tape repair top spine, some light foxing reverse side), minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Thelma Catterwell about Aldita, a very special butterfly who is trying to fit in with her Australian bush animal and bird friends. A beautiful book written and illustrated with a message of how important it is to prolong our natural heritage, based on experiences she learned in the Morwell National Park, Gippsland. The large colourful drawings by Derrick Stone and easy-to-read text will interest any age. First edition (hardback). ISBN/ASIN: 0867700858. Our Book No: 25858. $20 AUD.

33. Cayley, Neville W. (illustrator) (1940). The Solvol Bird Book: 54 Australian Birds. Sydney: J. Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd / John Sands Pty Ltd. 28 pp. Paperback small oblong, good condition, stapled pamphlet (12cm x 19cm), many full-colour drawings, colour adverts rear cover, spine little rubbed, pages lightly toned, staples slightly rusted, covers little creased, minor edgewear, owner's written name inside front cover. A children's picture book about Australian birds. A very special book for anyone wanting to learn about these amazing birds. The colourful drawings by Neville Cayley will delight young children as well as adults. Solvol is an Australian soap brand (advert rear cover). (No date, about 1940.). Our Book No: 40800. $35 AUD.

34. Cheng, Christopher; Duthie, Liz (illustrator); Storybooks, Nature (2022). Wombat (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Newtown: Walker Books. 29 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. A beautiful true story by Christipher Cheng about a wombat. The sun fades from the sky and Wombat is about to start her day. This very special book has Wombat's story and Wombat facts included on the opposite page. The end of the book has information about wombats. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760653873. Our Book No: 31093. $18 AUD.

35. Cheng, Christopher; Rogers, Gregory (illustrator) (2007). 30 Amazing Australian Animals (1st ed). Sydney: Random House. 162 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white text-illustrations, top of spine slightly bumped This non-fiction collection of Australian animal stories, for primary school children, places each amazing creature in the spotlight. There are fascinating facts, figures and breakout boxes to help bring the animals to life. There are bilbies, dugongs, koalas, death adders, cicadas, kookaburras, crocs, and goannas. There are even some invading species too. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741661910. Our Book No: 30673. $20 AUD.

36. Cheng, Christopher; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2019). One Tree (1st ed). Melbourne: Penguin Random House. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, top spine slightly rubbed This beautiful children's book is set in China, where one tall tree on the mountain once marked Grandfather's farm. Now there is a busy city and Grandfather lives in the family apartment. He is silent, until one day, his Grandson finds something special in the market, and takes it home to bring a smile to his Grandfather's face. A wonderful story about love, change and the importance of the natural environment in all our lives. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143786733. Our Book No: 41079. $25 AUD.

37. City Council, Willoughby (2014). There's Something in the Water: A Compilation of Children's Short Stories and Artworks [Wildlife Story Book Series]. Sydney, Chatswood: Willoughby City Council. 62 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled, very good condition, illustrated thick card covers, colour drawings, top corner rear cover creased, white background lightly marked rear cover, base spine little rubbed, minor edgewear. This book of short stories is part of an educational project designed to facilitate 'kids teaching kids' about local wildlife in the Willoughby area on Sydney's north shore. Year 5 classes at each primary school in Willoughby were asked to focus on their local water catchment and the wildlife that depends on it. An educational talk was given to the students so they could learn more about the Willoughby waterways and the animals that live in ponds, creeks, the Lane Cove River, and Middle Harbour. The children then wrote a story (and created art) on a particular animal, and read the story to a younger student. This book contains the winning stories from the participating schools. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646927251. Our Book No: 29042. $20 AUD.

38. Clarke, Dorothy; Studio, McAdam J. & J. (decorations) (1966). The Tale of Terrigal-Bill the Lizard. City Not Stated: Watkins & Murphy Pty Ltd (Printer). 46 pp. Paperback large oblong trade, good condition, card covers, small single-colour drawings (vignettes), staples rusted, minor foxing, edges lightly foxed, corner tip front cover creased, pages faintly toned, minor insect damage covers & few internal pages, minor edgewear. A self-published children's picture story by Australian author, about a small lizard named Terrigal Bill and his wife who live with a family at Terrigal, central coast New South Wales. Later they move to Roseville, a northern suburb of Sydney. The story would interest older children. Mainly text, but the small charming drawings (vignettes) would delight any age. Terrigal-Bill's family story is explained inside the rear cover. Bill belongs to a large tribe of lizards called 'Skinks'. (No date but 1966 Auslit. Muir 1600: suggests 1960s. Trove suggest 1970s.). ISBN/ASIN: B01E6N95DE. Our Book No: 28731. $40 AUD.

39. Clarke, Pat; Wilson, Lynne (illustrator) (2010). The Magic Forest of Goonoo. Dubbo, NSW: Goonoo Books. 44 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (many full-page), few tint dents top edge & fore-edge rear cover. A children's picture story by Pat Clarke about how the animals fought and won when trappers threatened the Goonoo Forest. The story is fictional but based on the real Goonoo State Conservation Area between Dubbo and Mendooran, New South Wales (NSW). The beautiful illustrations by Lynne Wilson bring the story to life and will interest all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646543482. Our Book No: 28538. $30 AUD.

40. Cleary, Sheila; Adamson, Bartlett; MacDonald, Harry (illustrator); Shaw, Roderick (book design) (1946). Aussie Animals: Stories of Some Quaint and Wonderful Australian Animals [Aussie Series]. Sydney: Newsletter Printery. Unnum 29 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single-colour drawings (some full-page), pages lightly toned, few marks & light toning rear cover, corners covers creased, spine worn & creased, tiny scuff front cover, some edgewear, biro name front cover. A charming Australian children's picture book about our fascinating Australian animals with rhyming text. Stories by Cleary, rhymes by Adamson, drawings by MacDonald. The delightful drawings make this an ideal book for any age. (Muir 1610. Estimated date, 1946, Trove. No 1 in this series.). Our Book No: 40354. $30 AUD.

41. Cleary, Sheila; Grace, Tina (illustrator); Shaw, Roderick (book design) (1948). Aussie Birds: Stories of Some Quaint and Wonderful Australian Birds [Aussie Series]. Sydney: Current Book Distributors / Newsletter Printery. 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, black & white drawings, full-page black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, few marks rear cover, little colour loss rear cover, corners covers creased, spine worn & creased, covers lightly faded, covers little marked, some edgewear, biro name front cover. A charming Australian children's picture book about our fascinating Australian birds. The stories are about a boy named Don who makes friends with a Kookaburra and then meets many other Australian birds. (Muir 1611. Estimated date, Trove. No 2 in this series.). Our Book No: 40355. $30 AUD.

42. Clement, Rod (2004). Olga the Brolga (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, colour drawings, light creases covers & last page, cover corner tips little scuffed, light foxing flyleaf & title page, spine little creased, minor edgewear. Olga is very cross. She wants to dance, but no one will dance with her. So Olga decides to dance by herself - and when she does, something wonderful happens. The large colourful pictures and easy-to-read text in this children's picture story will delight children of any age. ISBN/ASIN: 020719758X. Our Book No: 30690. $10 AUD.

43. Cole, Ida J. L. (1949). Koo the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples little rusted), good plus condition, black & white drawings including frontispiece, front cover little toned (notably along & near spine). minor edgewear, scuff mark top corner front cover, small shop sticker front cover. No 360 in the story book series for children aged 8 to 9 years. Told by Koo the kookaburra, who has adventures with Little Richard and sister Louise. (No date, but 1949, G3046, McLaren 360b, reprint of 1941 edition.) Anthony Horderns' sticker (Sydney department store) on front cover. Our Book No: 8967A. $20 AUD.

44. Cook, Julie; Lowth, Sharyn; Williamson, Marilyn (illustrator) (2012). Oh Dear, That's My Rear: Featuring the Fitzroy River Turtle. Rockhampton: Fitzroy Basin Association Incorporated (FBA). 32 pp. Hardback small square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, base spine & bottom corner rear cover little bumped. A special children's picture book, based on the the Fitzroy River Turtle (Rheodytes Leukops), Queensland. A page of facts about the turtles is at the rear. The story is about Rheo the turtle who wants to help her species because they are endangered. Rheo comes up with some very clever ways to help. This very funny story and the illustrations will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987390806. Our Book No: 30672. $30 AUD.

45. Crabtree, Judith (2001). The Time Fliers. Sassafras, VIC: Benchmark Publications. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few pinhead dents front cover, spine ends cover corners lightly bumped. Australian children's picture book by Judith Crabtree about Amy who goes to stay with her grandmother at her country home. Amy meets time-travelling owls, helps a friend, and two girls of different generations are linked through destiny. This is a mysterious journey into the past. The beautiful illustrations bring the story to life. The story would appeal to older readers and adults who are interested in owls. ISBN/ASIN: 1876615028. Our Book No: 40232. $25 AUD.

46. Creamer, Dr Peter; Creamer, Dr Kathy (2001). Donsa and Shova: The White Rhinos (1st ed). Singapore: Singapore Zoological Gardens. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour illustrations, top corner front cover creased, top corners pages little bent, spine little creased, minor edgewear corners. This children's picture book is about the plight of the African white rhino. Donsa and Shova live at the Singapore Zoological Gardens, and the authors are helping to bring the unnecessary killing of these beautiful endangered animals to an end. The main aim of the book is to make the public aware what happens when poachers kill the rhinos for their horns. Suitable for older children. Our Book No: 29643. $30 AUD.

47. Cunninghame, Lea; Cavanagh, Maree (illustrator) (2007). Friends at Piddletrent Hide: New Happenings. [Brendale, QLD}: Bush Telly Books. 17 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers & some pages minimally creased, minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story by Lea Cunninghame about a place in the Australian Bush, where the animals roam free in their natural environment. Meet Elizabeth the blue tongue lizard, Drake the little snake, Tops the sleepy koala, Stone the crow, King the rather loud cockatoo, Shirl the curly tailed possum, Penelope the parrot and Matty the kookaburra. The large colourful drawings by Maree Cavanagh, and easy-to-read text, will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980319606. Our Book No: 27927. $20 AUD.

48. Curtis, Sue; Oliver, Tony (illustrator) (1977). Eddy the Emu [Australian Golden Book]. Sydney: Golden Press. 30 pp. Hardback wide square octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Delightful children's picture story about the adventures of an emu. ISBN/ASIN: 0855585528. Our Book No: 1485. $15 AUD.

49. Dale, Kim (1999). What Am I? (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Books. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, internal flaps, beautiful full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A giant lift-the-flap guessing-game book for the very young. The author's beautiful illustrations invite you to share a child's delight as favourite Australian animals and birds are revealed in their natural habitat. ISBN/ASIN: 0734400446. Our Book No: 25881. $20 AUD.

50. Dalgleish, Joan; Campbell, Gillian (illustrator) (1991). The Snail and the Cherry Tree (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Hunters Hill: Margaret Hamilton. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, staples, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story about a very determined snail with one ambition. The lyrical, poetic language is easy for independent reading, and the life-like colourful drawings make this book suitable for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0947241213. Our Book No: 28567. $10 AUD.

51. Davies, Gill; Twinney, Dick (illustrator) (2001). The Brave Little Owl: Join Little Owl as He Learns to Fly for the First Time! Dorking, Surrey: Templar Company. 22 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, thick doubled papers, colour embossed drawings, minor edgewear. This special children's picture story by Gill Davies comes to life with embossed drawings by Dick Twinney. Little Owl is afraid of the dark, but with encouragement from his parents and the animals of the forest he learns to give flying a try, and loves it. This book perfectly captures childhood fear of the dark and the transformation that occurs when they learn how enchanting the night can be. (This copy is the scarce hardback edition, published 2001 by the same publisher Templar, but no ISBN printed in book.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781848777637. Our Book No: 26133. $20 AUD.

52. de Fossard, Esta; McLeod, Neil (photographer); Twelftree, Lynn (illustrator) (1983). Koala and the Bunyip (Reprint ed) [Koala Stories]. Melbourne: Vantage House. 30 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour photos, minimal edgewear. An Australian children's picture story by Esta de Fossard about a Koala who goes in search of a present for Kangaroo. All the animals are scared of a series of loud sounds coming from the bushes. Could it be the Bunyip that they can hear? The large full-page colour illustrations by Neil Mcleod and Lynn Twelftree make this a great book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0867890002. Our Book No: 29860. $15 AUD.

53. De Kantzow, Megan; Graham, Amanda (illustrator) (2014). Bushranger Bill (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 24 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, pictorial cover, card covers, colour drawings, minor spinewear, bottom corner rear cover scuffed, minor edgewear corners. The children's picture story of Bushranger Bill, a very romantic poet who lives near the Blue Mist Mountain. He has to rescue Tourmaline Lil from Captain Bluff, and he has come up with a very clever plan. This very funny children's picture story was inspired by two bower birds visiting the author. The illustrations will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862919020. Our Book No: 40062. $15 AUD.

54. Dennard, Deborah; McKinnon, James (illustrator) (2000). Koala Country: A Story of an Australian Eucalyptus Forest (Reprint ed). Norwalk, CN: Soundprints / Trudy Corporation. 27 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, tiny scuff spine, minor edgewear. Children's picture story of an Australian eucalyptus forest where a mother koala and her joey feed and observe the other animal inhabitants of their fragile forest home. ISBN/ASIN: 1568998880. Our Book No: 28779. $12 AUD.

55. Dore, L. M. (1945). Dilly: The Runaway Doll [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Gladesville: L. M. Dore. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, stapled (slightly rusted), full-page black & white & colour drawings, covers loose (but archival tape repair across hinge first & last page), faint tide marks bottom edge pages near spine, bottom corner tip front cover near spine missing, minor creasing & marks covers, minor edgewear. A charming children's story about a doll named Dilly who felt her owner did not love her. Dilly ran away, and along the way she met several animals. A kangaroo tried to help by giving her a ride in her pouch. Dilly then rode on Mr Platypus's back until she arrived near her home where her owner found her. Dilly now has a new dress and goes out every sunny day, and is now a very happy doll. (This book in the series is not a rhyme book. Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.). Our Book No: 40821. $30 AUD.

56. Dore, L. M. (1945). Timothy Trot [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, fair condition only (reading copy), stapled (rusted), full-page black & white & colour drawings, tide marks top edge covers & spine (former water contact, now dry, mostly rear cover, not affecting illustrations), some loss top spine, small marks covers & some pages, covers little faded, minor edgewear corner tips. A charming children's story about a boy named Timothy Trot and his adventures in his shiny new shoes. The wise old owl in the tree tells Timothy to head home because it is late. The shiny new shoes survive the rain on the way home, and Timothy falls asleep dreaming about his next adventure in his shoes. (Story told a rhymes, thus differs from other books in the series, which are based on traditional rhymes. Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.). Our Book No: 40824. $25 AUD.

57. Dugan, Michael; Burrell, Jane (illustrator) (1996). Wombats Can't Fly. Sydney: Mark Macleod / Random House. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Delightful Australian children's story about wombats by Michael Dugan. The wombats are back! The wombats want to do something that they've never done before. They know they can chew and dig and sleep better than anyone. but can they fly? Beautiful illustrations, many full-page, by Jane Burrell. ISBN/ASIN: 0091827698. Our Book No: 13718. $20 AUD.

58. Dumbrell, Laurel (editor); Kasepuu, Ester (illustrator) (1984). The Platypus (New ed) [Bunyip Books series]. Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. 28 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few faint foxed spots front pastedown & title page, spine ends little chipped, scuff mark bottom edge, minor edgewear. A charming children's non-fiction picture book about the platypus. The easy-to-read text by Laura Dumbrell and large colourful drawings by Ester Kasepuu make this an ideal book for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0730100340. Our Book No: 4207. $15 AUD.

59. Edwards, Hazel; Wilson, Rosemary (illustrator) (1986). Stickybeak (1st ed). Melbourne: Nelson. 32 pp. Hardback oblong, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny dents edges, bottom corners covers little bumped. A very special children picture story by Hazel Edwards about a duck named Stickybeak who visited a family as a weekend stay from school. He lived up to his name and gave the family some memories to keep. The large colourful illustrations by Rosemary Wilson will delight any age. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0170067440. Our Book No: 29856. $25 AUD.

60. Eggleton, Jill; Fowler, Jeff (illustrator) (1993). The Bunyip Cage [Little Koala Books]. Sydney, Beecroft: Custom Book Company. 24 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, bottom corners covers little scuffed, few small scratches covers, endpapers lightly foxed. This is the picture story for children and young adults about three children who want to catch a bunyip. What will they find in their cage? The large drawings and rhyming text will appeal to any age. (No date, but about 1993, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 1875216782. Our Book No: 30702. $12 AUD.

61. Eliott, Lydia S.; Wright, Alan (illustrator); Edwards, Frank L. (foreword) (1950). Little Teddy Bear (3rd reprint ed). London: Collins. 80 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket (missing), good condition, pictorial cover (cloth spine, spine faded), full-page colour photos, black & white drawings, some edgewear, copy 2. Children's picture story by Lydia Eliott of a koala park near Sydney, and its founder Noel Burnet, and of course the little furry koalas (incorrectly called bears in those days). Illustrated by Alan Wright. Foreword by Frank Edwards, secretary of the Koala Club of Australia. (Originally published, 1939. This is 1950 reprint.). Our Book No: 13763A. $15 AUD.

62. Eliott, Lydia S.; Wright, Alan (illustrator); Edwards, Frank L. (foreword) (1952). Little Teddy Bear (4th reprint ed). London: Collins. 80 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good plus condition (in fair dustjacket), pictorial cover (cloth spine), full-page colour photos, black & white drawings, endpapers toned, flap price-clipped jacket (edgewear, edge tears repaired, some loss bottom edge), rubber bookshop stamp, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve, copy 1. Children's picture story by Lydia Eliott of a koala park near Sydney, and its founder Noel Burnet, and of course the little furry koalas (incorrectly called bears in those days). Illustrated by Alan Wright. Foreword by Frank Edwards, secretary of the Koala Club of Australia. (Originally published, 1939. This is 1952 reprint.). Our Book No: 13763. $15 AUD.

63. Emberg, Buck Thor; Emberg, Joan Dehle; Dawe, Maurice (illustrator) (1987). The Potoroo Who Slept at Night: Book 1 (1st ed). Tasmania: R. T. P Marketing (Tas). 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour drawings, light bump base spine, light toning page edges & endpapers, autograph (both author's written names). Children's picture story by Buck and Joan Emberg about a potoroo (small kangaroo-like marsupial) who was different in his sleeping habits to the other potoroo's. The delightful drawings and easy-to-read text will suit all ages. A charming story about an endangered Australian native animal. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 073160881X. Our Book No: 29228. $30 AUD.

64. Falla, Molly (1970). A Pocketful of Penguins. Wellington, NZ: A. H. & A. W. Reed. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings, faint foxing edges & boards, faint foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, bottom flap corners little trimmed, small edge tears). A delightful nonfiction children's picture book by Molly Falla.. She shares, in 25 full-colour paintings and drawings, the pleasure and wonder of the temporary bird members of her family. Molly's own early love of nature was nurtured after her marriage to distinguished ornithologist, Dr R. A. Falla, formerly the director of New Zealand's Dominion Museum. With their children, the Fallas rescued and cared for many kinds of birds - the most unusual being penguins. ISBN/ASIN: 0589004212. Our Book No: 23273. $20 AUD.

65. Fancher, Lou; Johnson, Steve (illustrator) (2002). The Velveteen Rabbit (Reprint ed) [Atheneum Books for Young Readers]. New York: Atheneum. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, tiny little scuff base spine, light scratches covers. This children's picture story is an adaption for younger children by Fancher, of Margery Williams's beautiful children's picture story about a toy rabbit who wanted to become real. He had to wait a long time before the magic happened that granted him his wish. The bright illustrations by Johnson & Fancher will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780689841347. Our Book No: 28124. $15 AUD.

66. Ferns, Ann; Kasepuu, Ester (illustrator) (1983). Sacha the Fur Seal [Australian Golden Book]. Sydney: Golden Press. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, spine slack (pages firm), minor edgewear, rubber stamp. A children's picture story by Ann Ferns about a fur seal named Sacha. Carol and Paul had met Sacha during their holidays in a small fishing town in Victoria, when they had stayed with their grandparents. Illustrated by Ester Kasepuu. An Australian Golden Book. ISBN/ASIN: 0855587202. Our Book No: 23822. $15 AUD.

67. Flack, Marjorie; Wiese, Kurt (2000). The Story about Ping (Modern ed). New York: Grosset & Dunlap / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Paperback square octavo, very good condition, card covers, stapled, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Ping is a spirited little duck who lives on the Yangtze River. One night, Ping is late and stays out all night exploring the world. His funny misadventures will delight young readers as much as they did in 1933, when this classic children's tale was first published. ISBN/ASIN: 9780448421650. Our Book No: 23299. $10 AUD.

68. Fleming, Garry (1998). The Waterdragon and the Magpie-Goose. Sydney, Rydalmere: Hodder Headline. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear, bookplate (school award). A beautiful Australian children's fantasy picture story by Garry Fleming about a waterdragon who dreams of flying, and then one day a mischievous magpie-goose takes him on a flight he will never forget. ISBN/ASIN: 0733606199. Our Book No: 27553. $20 AUD.

69. Fletcher, J. A. (1955). Tommy's Ride on the Emu [Whitcombe's Story Books no. 311]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 32 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, black & white drawings, cover & pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, narrow strip plastic tape along spine otherwise excellent, rubber stamps. An illustrated story for children aged 8 or 9 years, by J. A. Fletcher. Tommy goes to the lagoon to fish, but comes across an emu. The emu carries him about, and shows him the traditions of the local Aborigines. (A scarce item, but the previous school owner has "improved" it by applying narrow tape along the spine. McLaren 311i, dated about 1955: printed by W. & K. Purbrick, navy blue & red on cream cover, no printed price, Whitcombe's Story Books advert on rear cover.). Our Book No: 4183. $25 AUD.

70. Forbes, Anita; Parker, Natalie Jane (illustrator) (2008). The Little Aussie Adventurers (Reprint ed). Melbourne, Malvern: Borghesi & Adam Publishers / Scholastic Australia. 24 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, few tiny dents edges covers & few pages, little crease rear cover, minor edgewear. This beautiful bright children's picture story by Anita Forbes is about an ant named Flynn, who crept away from his hard working family. As he rested on a leaf a gust of wind blew him far away. He met Benny the beetle, who helps him find his way home. They make many new friends and have a lot of adventures along the way. Illustrated by Natalie Jane Parker. (Stated as Book 1.). ISBN/ASIN: 1877035114. Our Book No: 27601. $15 AUD.

71. Fox, Mem; Argent, Kerry (illustrator) (1999). Sleepy Bears (1st ed). Sydney: Macmillan / Pan Macmillan. 28 pp. Hardback large square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A very special children's picture story by Mem Fox about a mother bear who sends her six bear cubs to sleep using a special rhyme for each bear. The large delightful drawings by Kerry Argent make this a wonderful story for all ages. Co-published by Pan Macmillan and Design Studio, Adelaide. (The scarce first edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 0732909805. Our Book No: 29082. $25 AUD.

72. Fox, Mem; Argent, Kerry (illustrator) (2008). Wombat Divine (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings (some full-page), minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a wombat who wanted to be in the Christmas Nativity Play. This very special book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862913028. Our Book No: 28096. $12 AUD.

73. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2010). A Particular Cow (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings (full-page), minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about a cow who went for a walk. On her walk she had plenty of particular adventures until she returned home. This very special book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143501343. Our Book No: 29261. $12 AUD.

74. Fox, Mem; Dyer, Jane (illustrator) (1996). Time for Bed (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, card covers, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A bestselling Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about animal babies and their mothers telling them it is time to go to bed. A beautiful story which will appeal to children of all ages with the easy-to-read text and large colourful pictures by Jane Dyer. A charming story for adults to read aloud because the little girl falls asleep at the end, too. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862911949. Our Book No: 23248. $12 AUD.

75. Fox, Mem; Lofts, Pamela (illustrator) (2005). Hunwick's Egg (1st ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour illustrations, minor edgewear. First edition. Australian children's picture story about Hunwick the bilby. When a mysterious egg appears outside Hunwick's burrow, no one is certain what to think. This very special book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0670042307. Our Book No: 21591. $14 AUD.

76. Fox, Mem; Lofts, Pamela (illustrator) (2005). Koala Lou (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creasing covers & along spine, minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture story is about a first-born koala named Koala Lou. Everyone loved her, but she felt sad because her mother seemed too busy to pay her any attention. This very special book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780140540635. Our Book No: 28609. $10 AUD.

77. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2008). Possum Magic (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Classic Australian children's picture story. The large delightful drawings and simple text make this a wonderful story for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862915657. Our Book No: 17792. $12 AUD.

78. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2015). Possum Magic (Reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Omnibus. 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner rear cover lightly creased, minor edgewear corner. Classic Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about the adventures of Australian native animals. The large delightful drawings and simple text make this a wonderful story for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742991498. Our Book No: 30261. $12 AUD.

79. Freedman, Claire; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2008). On This Special Night. Sydney, Mascot: Koala Book Company. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings. Little Kitten sees one star shining bigger and brighter than the rest. "That must be a special star", Mother Cat whispers. One by one, different animals stop at their barn to rest on their way towards the star. Little Kitten and Mother Cat discover that it is indeed a very special night. With the lovely, lyrical text and beautiful illustrations, this children's picture story is a gentle introduction to the story of the Nativity. ISBN/ASIN: 9780864618443. Our Book No: 24544. $12 AUD.

80. French, Jacqueline; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2005). Diary of a Wombat. London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, owner's written name. Bestselling Australian children's picture story about a special wombat named Mothball. The large drawings bring this story to life and will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007212071. Our Book No: 27899. $10 AUD.

81. French, Jacqueline; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2006). Josephine Wants to Dance (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, colour drawings (few full-page), \spine ends little bumped, few light scratches covers, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication title page (faint smudge opposite page). Australian children's picture story by Jacki French about a very special kangaroo named Josephine. The ballet comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully and Josephine learns that there is another way to dance. The large drawings by Bruce Whatley bring this story to life and will appeal to all ages. The award-winning duo previously wrote and illustrated the bestseller 'Diary of a Wombat’. ISBN/ASIN: 0207200750. Our Book No: 27900. $16 AUD.

82. Gambles, Harriet; Gambles, Patrick; Kurczok, Belinda (illustrator) (2001). Tiger Trail: A Tasmanian Epic. Launceston: Regal Publications. 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings (mostly full-page), front cover little creased, minimal foxing title page, minor edgewear corner tips. Delightful children's picture story by Harriet and Patrick Gambles about a white-bellied sea eagle named Tikkia who flies from the forests of Indonesia to Australia to deliver a message from Suma, the great tiger who is dying, to his cousin Thylacine (Tasmanian tiger, now extinct). The illustrations by Belinda Kurczok are delightful. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 9781876261160. Our Book No: 40227. $25 AUD.

83. Gibbs, May (1920). Little Ragged Blossom and More about Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson / W. C. Penfold (Printer). 98 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket (missing as usual), very good condition, green pictorial cover (dark green cloth spine, small round central colour drawing laid down), black & white drawings (one partly coloured in), colour frontispiece (minor foxing base reverse side), colour plate (with stub adjoining page), full-page sepia (brown-coloured) non-glossy drawings (pencil drawings erased reverse side four plates but impressions remain with one plate heavy impressions), illustrated sepia endpapers (front free flyleaf replaced), edges little toned, some edgewear. First edition. This classic children's story relates the adventures of Little Ragged Blossom and her friends Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The colour plate and 20 sepia drawings will delight both young and young at heart. Cover title: "Little Ragged Blossom and More About Snugglepot and Cuddlepie" (same as title page). (Undated first edition, but 1920, W. C. Penfold as printer, Trove, and Muir 2752. A repaired copy, but now good plus condition overall.). ISBN/ASIN: B000KHDFG4. Our Book No: 25316. $200 AUD.

84. Gibbs, May (1937). Little Ragged Blossom and More about Snugglepot and Cuddlepie [2nd Book of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson / Halstead Press (Printer). 98 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, cream pictorial cover (sepia text & drawings), rebacked (new brown cloth spine, original spine retained), sepia drawings & text, colour frontispiece, full-page glossy sepia plates, plain endpapers (some toning & minor foxing), internal page scattered minor foxing & creasing (some small edge tears repaired), edges little toned, minor edgewear, bookshop sticker. This special classic children's story relates the adventures of Little Ragged Blossom and her friends Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The colour frontispiece and full-page sepia drawings will delight both young and young at heart. Cover title: "2nd Book of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie". (Reprint edition, 1937 stated on prelim page. J. Ewins Ballarat, small bookshop sticker. A repaired copy, but very good condition overall.). Our Book No: 17918. $190 AUD.

85. Gibbs, May (1992). The Story of Little Obelia (Reprint ed) [Bluegum Classic]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 71 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear corners. This very special classic children's story by May Gibbs tells about the adventures of Little Obelia and her friends Ragged Blossom & Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. This is the third book of "The Tales of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie". The illustrations will delight both young and young at heart. ISBN/ASIN: 0207179069. Our Book No: 25792. $12 AUD.

86. Gibbs, May; Etherington, Kate (editor) (2007). Poems for Young Australians: Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs: Poems by A. B. (Banjo) Paterson, C. J. Dennis, Dame Mary Gilmore and W. T. Goodge (Reprint ed). Sydney, Davidson: Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The text of this Australian children's picture book is based on the original May Gibbs literary works and that of famous Australian poets. The illustrations by May Gibbs have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The rhyming text and bright illustrations will appeal to young children. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921276002. Our Book No: 27308. $15 AUD.

87. Gilmore, D. H. (1980). The Adventures of Antony Ant and the Earwig Pirates and Gregory Grasshopper and the Saucy Walnut (Reprint ed) [Australian Children's Classics]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 154 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour & black & white drawings (some full-page), light toning pages, small marks & creases bottom edge some pages, spine little faded (ends little rubbed), corner tips covers little bumped, spine little loose (pages firm), some edgewear. This wonderful children's book by D. H. Gilmore is a delightful and imaginary world peopled with resourceful ants, earwigs, grasshoppers and a host of other colourful characters. The author / illustrator first took up his pen and paintbrush 40 years ago (1942), and this special combined edition has been reissued to delight a new generation of children. ISBN/ASIN: 0207137544. Our Book No: 30389. $25 AUD.

88. Gleeson, Libby; Greder, Armin (illustrator) (2000). The Great Bear (Reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Press. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers. In this children's picture story by Libby Gleeson, a circus bear is prodded and poked and made to dance so often that one day the bear has had enough. She gives a big ROAR, and climbs a pole high in the sky - she flies into space and becomes a star. Ragazzi Award 2000. Children's Book Council of Australia Shortlisted Book. Australian author. ISBN/ASIN: 1865040363. Our Book No: 40405. $20 AUD.

89. Graham, Julia; Oliver, Tony (illustrator) (1979). Opo the Happy Dolphin (1st ed) [Australian Golden Book]. Sydney, Gladesville: Golden Press. 30 pp. Hardback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minimal foxing title page, spine little faded, minor edgewear. A children's picture story from Australia by Julia Graham about a dolphin who loved people and was happy to be near them. Illustrated by Tony Oliver. An Australian Golden book. ISBN/ASIN: 0855586729. Our Book No: 30373. $15 AUD.

90. Greenop, Frank; Cameron, Col. (illustrator) (1965). Kit Koala: His Play Time Adventures [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted, little loose), good condition, colour drawings, spine lightly worn, spine ends little scuffed & bumped, covers lightly marked, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, cover corners little bumped, top corner front cover worn, small tear spine, written & dated dedication front pastedown. (Estimated date, 1960s, comparable to other books in series.) An Australian children's picture story book about the playful adventures of two koalas. Our Book No: 27835. $10 AUD.

91. Greenop, Frank S.; Cameron, Col. (illustrator) (1965). Jumbo Jet and the Elves: Why You May See Elves on Bee's Backs [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted, little loose), colour drawings, spine lightly worn, spine ends little scuffed, covers lightly marked, pages lightly toned, edges & pastedowns lightly foxed, small scuff front pastedown, few tiny dents rear board, rear fore-edge lightly dented, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about some elves who live in a tiny cave in a rockery in the corner of a garden. One day they encounter Jumbo Jet, the dragon-fly, who scares them out of their cave. They then meet Queen Bee who gives a command to Jumbo Jet to leave and not return. The bees fly the elves home to their cave, and ever since that time the bees and the elves have been friends. A fun story for older children or adults. Our Book No: 27830. $15 AUD.

92. Greenop, Frank S.; Cameron, Col. (illustrator) (1965). The Flame Fairies: A Tale of a Bush Fire [Budhfire: Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small thin quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, small thinned patch front cover (slight loss few letters), spine lightly worn & scratched, spine ends little scuffed, covers lightly marked, pages lightly toned, edges & pastedowns lightly foxed, pages slightly loose at staples, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s, comparable to other books in this series.) An Australian children's picture story book about the power of the bushfire to destroy the bush and anything in its path. In this story the bushfire was beaten by man before a lot of harm could be done. Our Book No: 27829. $15 AUD.

93. Haley, Jean; Pascoe, Sadie (illustrator); Pascoe, Suzanne (illustrator) (1982). Bush Brownie Stories. Melbourne: Edward Arnold. 18 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story by Jean Haley about the bush fairies interacting with Australian native animals and birds (beautifully drawn). Illustrated by Sadie and Suzanne Pascoe. ISBN/ASIN: 071318048X. Our Book No: 2514A. $12 AUD.

94. Harker, Cecily (2000). Libby and his Bush Friends. Brisbane: Southland Institute Press. 138 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, corner tips covers little scuffed, base spine little rubbed, light crease rear cover, minor edgewear. The delightful story of Libby, the orphaned Brushtail possum, and his bush friends. Cecily Harker and her husband enjoyed the friendship of Libby and other native animals around their home in rural North Queensland. The book is suitable for older children and young adults, the stories are rich with photographs, illustrations and Bible texts. The book is designed to help children reflect on the importance of caring for and protecting all creatures. ISBN/ASIN: 0646402579. Our Book No: 30677. $20 AUD.

95. Hartnett, Sonya (2007). Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf (New, 1st printing ed). Melbourne: Penguin Books. 191 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. A shimmering, ultimately joyful novel for young adults by Sonya Hartnett. A story of journeying towards courage and freedom, of finding the will to live a life beyond expectation. Satchel O'Rye dares to think that his dreary life might change when he spies a strange doglike animal at a nearby mountain that he thinks may be the rare, striped Tasmanian tiger. As the devoted son of an impoverished couple in a dying rural town, he must weigh in balance the life of his most cherished dog and the freedom of a mysterious rare animal. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143006794. Our Book No: 27469. $15 AUD.

96. Hawkins, Sheila (1944). The Bear Brothers' Holiday (1st ed). London: Oxford University Press (OUP). Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, illustrated pastedowns, fair plus condition, colour drawings, corners covers lightly worn & bumped, slight loss spine ends, faint foxing & rubbing edges, owner's written name title page. A wonderful collectible children's story about the bears who take a holiday and the adventures they have. Big Bear and Little Bear have had one book written about them, called "The Bear Brothers". They also appeared in "Farmer's Weekly" in the children's section. Our Book No: 26215. $20 AUD.

97. Hewett, Anita; Tocher, Marjorie (illustrator) (1980). Kangaroo Joey Finds His Shadow (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic / The Bodley Head. 31 pp. Paperback wide trade, fair only condition, stapled pamphlet, colour drawings & single-colour drawings (light brown), pages lightly toned & slightly foxed, staples rusted, wear along spine, covers creased, inside covers lightly toned, light foxing inside covers & some pages, slight loss spine ends covers, minor toning rear cover, few small scuffs, minor edgewear, owner's written name. This well-loved little children's book by Anita Hewitt is about a joey and his mother. Joey Kangaroo did not want to leave his mother's pouch until he discovered the magic of her shadow as she hopped along with him in her pouch. He then wanted to hop along so he could also make a shadow as he hopped from place to place. The delightful drawings make the kangaroos lifelike. This very special book would appeal to all ages. Our Book No: 30905. $15 AUD.

98. Hibberd, Jean; Thring, Merilyn (illustrator) (1987). Further Adventures of Peter Possum and His Friends. Wilberforce, NSW: Fitzgerald Publishing. 119 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, glossy paper, top corner front cover creased, spine little faded, minor edgewear. A wonderful story about a group of animals and birds working together and interacting with humans who want to help them keep their habitat (Thistle Fork Hospital for Birds and Animals). The delightful illustrations will bring a smile to adults and children alike. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0949386022. Our Book No: 22318. $10 AUD.

99. Hilton, Nette; Rycroft, Nina (illustrator) (2014). Little Platypus (Reprint ed). Sydney: Koala Books. 34 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, small crease bottom corner rear cover, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story by Nette Hilton about a little platypus looking for a friend who is just the same as him. The large colourful illustrations will appeal to any age. Illustrated by Nina Rycroft. ISBN/ASIN: 9780864619419. Our Book No: 17713. $12 AUD.

100. Hilton, Nette; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2007). The Smallest Bilby and the Midnight Star (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Kingswood: Working Title Press. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips covers scuffed, rear cover little creased, faint foxing title page & inside covers, minor edgewear. A charming children's picture story about a small bilby in the bilby patch looking up to the sky and searching for his favourite star. He fears that she may go away and never come back, and he decides to give her something to remember him - forever and always. What can it be? ISBN/ASIN: 9781876288730. Our Book No: 30668. $15 AUD.

101. Hissey, Jane (1999). Ruff (Reprint ed). London: Random House Children's. 32 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, tables, colour illustrations including endpapers, spine little faded & creased, few light creases covers & some pages, minor edgewear corners. An old Bear and friends special story time book. A woolly dog bounces into the playroom without a name or a home. He has never had a birthday! Old Bear and the other toys are full of birthday ideas for their new-found friend. ISBN/ASIN: 9780099327813. Our Book No: 29768. $10 AUD.

102. Hopson, Jennifer; Isham, Marion (illustrator); Isham, Steve (illustrator) (1999). Whale Song (1st ed). Tasmania: Bandicoot Books. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, faint foxing top few pages, minor edgewear corners, autograph (illustrator's written dedication title page), CD-ROM missing. A delightful children's picture story by Jennifer Hopson about a humpback whale (as seen inside the cover) and a little girl who play on the rolling sea. Illustrated by Marion and Steve Isham.(Written dedication from illustrator: "Have a whale of time”. Tasmanian author and illustrators. No sound CD-ROM in this copy.). ISBN/ASIN: 095865364X. Our Book No: 28315. $20 AUD.

103. Howarth, Heidi; Howarth, Daniel (illustrator) (2013). The Otter who Loved to Hold Hands. London: QED Publishing. 20 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story by Heidi Howarth about an otter named Otto who feels safest when he is holding hands with his family at night - so safe he wants to hold hands during the day as well! What will help him to face his fears and let go? This story will appeal to all ages with the easy-to-read text and large colourful illustrations by Daniel Howarth. Discussion points for teachers and parents are also included. ISBN/ASIN: 9781781717349. Our Book No: 40212. $15 AUD.

104. Hughes, Lyn (2022). Mr Carver's Whale (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollins Australia. 326 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, spine ends little rubbed, minimal edgewear. This novel by Lyn Hughes starts in 1850 on the small volcanic island of Pico. The Carvalho brothers are destined tp spend their lives hunting whales. However, the arrival of a sea-chest full of books for the younger son in the family changes their lives forever. The novel moves from the Azores to Lisbon, Newfoundland and finally to Australia. It is in Eden (NSW) that Antonia finds salvation in the shape of Alice Binney. A bond forms between the two, culminating in a final, act of atonement. The novel is dark, delightful, funny and moving, and is a novel of our many crimes against nature (whaling), and the human heart. ISBN/ASIN: 9781460762950. Our Book No: 41156. $25 AUD.

105. Hughes, Shirley (2010). Jonadab and Rita: A Magical Tale of True Friendship and Finding Your Way Home. London: Random House Children's. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This beautiful warm children's story is about a toy donkey named Jonadad who is looking for adventure. One midsummer night he takes flight and discovers a magical fairy feast. Getting home again is harder than he thought, and he hopes his special friend Rita the toy mouse can help to locate him. The large colourful illustrations will delight any age. Written and illustrated by the author of "Dogger". ISBN/ASIN: 9781862303133. Our Book No: 27983. $10 AUD.

106. Ingpen, Robert; Bower Ingram, Anne (editor) (1989). The Idle Bear (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, endpapers lightly foxed, cover corners slightly bumped, spine slightly faded, base spine slightly bumped, minor edgewear. This delightful and funny children's picture story explores the private worlds and thoughts of Ted and Teddy, teddy bears that capture every bear lover's imagination. Brilliant pictures make this a delightful children's picture story for all ages. Winner 1986 Hans Christian Anderson Medal. . ISBN/ASIN: 0850912288. Our Book No: 28837. $16 AUD.

107. Jacobs, Una; Marsh, Gwen (translator) (1979). The Story of Fieldmice (1st English ed) [The Story of Field Mice]. London: J. M. Dent & Sons. 28 pp. Hardback large square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial boards, colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, spine little slack (pages firm), minor edgewear (mostly base spine). A children's picture book by Una Jacobs about field mice, including a description of their life-cycle, how they stake out their territories, build burrows, store food, make nests and bring up their young. A remarkable story of survival and adaptation, illustrated with large, colourful pictures. (The title is listed variously as Fieldmice or Field Mice. Translated from German by Gwen Marsh.). ISBN/ASIN: 0460069675. Our Book No: 25882. $20 AUD.

108. James, H. R. (Harry) (1945). Birds with their Own Nests Agree Theirs is the Best that Could Possibly Be [Southern Series]. Adelaide: H. R. James & Co,. 18 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, colour full-page drawings, pages lightly toned, few marks covers, creases along spine (little worn), few staples lightly rusted, middle page spread LOOSE (other pages firm), some edgewear. A charming Australian children's picture book, published by H. R. James of Adelaide, about our fascinating Australian birds. The beautiful birds in this very special book all build a nest that they think is the best one by far. (One of 'The Southern Series', by Harry James. Muir 3736. No date, but 1945, Trove.). Our Book No: 40359. $30 AUD.

109. Jensen, Kiersten; Oliver, Tony (illustrator) (1998). Possum in the House (Reprint ed). Cairns, QLD: Childerset. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, light creasing front cover, minor edgewear cover corner tips, sticker front cover. Australian children's picture story by Kirsten Jensen about a possum who wants to live indoors. There's a frisky possum in the house and he's hiding in the pantry and other rooms of the house in quick succession. How much havoc can one possum create in a house? Can he stay? The easy to read text, and large colourful drawings by Tony Oliver, will appeal to any age. (Originally published, 1986. Sticker: Great Australian Children's Book.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949130028. Our Book No: 23985. $15 AUD.

110. Johnson, Rebecca; Parish, Steve (photographer) (2003). Oliver's Landing (1st ed). Queensland: Steve Parish Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour photos (few full-page), minor edgewear corners. This is the children’s story by Rebecca Johnson about a squirrel glider who was bullied by his family because he was different to the other squirrel gliders in the colony. He helped Ruby, a rare Mahogany Glider who is afraid that her home will be destroyed. He finds courage he didn't know he had and the confidence to be himself. Colour photos by Steve Parish. This story is told with such warmth it will appeal to children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 174021420X. Our Book No: 28145. $15 AUD.

111. Johnston, Harold C. (1944). The Voice of the Bush (2nd impression ed). Brisbane: Enid Stewart Delalande / The Worker Newspaper (Printer). 62 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, fair condition only (but complete), condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single colour drawings, full-page colour drawings, black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, light foxing some pages, light foxing & toning covers, corners covers & some pages creased, spine worn, tide marks (previous water contact now dry) rear cover & fore-edge last few pages, small edge tears few pages, non-author written & dated dedication front flyleaf. This charming Australian children's picture story in rhyme is about our fascinating Australian animals. The main character is called Jim. He becomes friendly with a kookaburra, and along the way learns that the Australian animals are going to revolt about being hunted by humans for so many years Our Book No: 40356. $20 AUD.

112. Johnston, Harold C. (1945). The Voice of the Bush (3rd impression ed). Brisbane: Enid Stewart Delalande / The Worker Newspaper (Printer). 62 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single-colour drawings, full-page colour drawings, black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, minimal foxing some pages, light foxing covers, corners covers creased, staples rusted, some edgewear corner tips. Charming Australian children's picture story in verse about our fascinating Australian animals. The main character is called Jim. He becomes friendly with a kookaburra, and along the way learns that the Australian animals are going to revolt about being hunted by humans for so many years Our Book No: 40357. $30 AUD.

113. Jon, Ron; Spira, Tina (illustrator) (1986). Lamington (New ed). Melbourne, Richmond: William Heinemann. 37 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, no full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, bottom corners covers little bumped, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story by Ron Jon about a spotted koala. He looked different to his fellow koalas, so he was not welcome as part of the family. He sets out to make a new life for himself. Illustrated by Tina Spira. ISBN/ASIN: 0855610727. Our Book No: 30681. $20 AUD.

114. Kaye, E. W. (1945). Possum Bother [An Uncle Ted's Tale]. Sydney: E. W. Kaye / Hollander & Govett (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single-colour drawings, staples rusted, pages lightly toned, light foxing title page, few marks some pages, covers little creased (corner tips creased), spine LOOSE at bottom staple (spine worn), some edgewear, name in biro front cover, light pencil annotation inside front cover. A charming Australian children's picture book about the adventures of a possum who finds his way into Mrs Brown's house. The delightful verse and drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. (Muir 6080. Estimated date, 1940s, Trove.). Our Book No: 40352. $20 AUD.

115. Kaye, E. W. (1945). Boobook [An Uncle Ted's Tale]. Sydney: E. W. Kaye / Hollander & Govett (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, thin card covers, stapled, single-colour drawings (black illustration on an orange or dark blue background), staples rusted, pages lightly toned, light foxing title page, few marks some pages, several small closed tears, covers creased, cover & page corners little creased, slight loss bottom corner rear cover, spine split at cover join, some edgewear, owner's name title page (crossed out black texta). A charming Australian children's picture book about the adventures of a boobook owl. The delightful drawings and verse make this an ideal book for any age. (Muir 778. Estimated date, 1945, Trove.). Our Book No: 40351. $20 AUD.

116. Kaye, E. W. (1945). The Koala Twins [An Uncle Ted's Tale]. Sydney: E. W. Kaye / F. Cunninghame & Co. (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers, stapled, single-colour drawings, staples lightly rusted, pages lightly toned, light foxing title page, few marks some pages, covers little creased, spine rubbed & worn (little loss spine ends), some toning inside covers, some edgewear corners, non-author written name in biro front cover. A charming Australian children's picture book about the adventures of twin koalas who kept on getting mistaken for the other twin. The delightful drawings and verse makes this an ideal book for any age. (Muir 3872. Estimated date, 1940s, Trove.). Our Book No: 40353. $20 AUD.

117. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Hannay, Lorraine (illustrator) (1983). Kelly the Sleepy Koala [Australian Golden Book]. Sydney: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, bottom corners covers bumped, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp. A wonderful children's picture story by Barbara Ker Wilson about a sleepy koala. The large illustrations by Lorraine Hannay will appeal to all ages. An Australian Golden Press book. ISBN/ASIN: 0855587946. Our Book No: 23828. $15 AUD.

118. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Lessac, Frane (illustrator) (2005). The Day of the Elephant (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollinsPublishers (Australia). 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, red cloth spine, colour drawings, spine ends little rubbed. A fictional children's picture story about the great elephant named Mae Jabu. A beautiful story celebrating the amazing sixth sense of animals and one brave elephant who saved a group of children during the tsunami disaster in southern Thailand. The story is told by Barbara Ker Wilson and the beautiful paintings are by Frane Lessac. The story would suit any age, and the bright happy illustrations would appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0207200556. Our Book No: 41414. $20 AUD.

119. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Phelps, Kathleen (illustrator) (1986). Yellow Dog Dingo [Golden Picture Stories]. Sydney, Drummoyne: Golden Press. 31 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear, rubber stamp title page. A delightful Australian children's picture story by Barbara Ker Wilson. It is an Aboriginal folktale about Tiro, an Aboriginal boy and his dingo companion Pandi (an indigenous Australian dog). It is also about how the Aborigines and dingos migrated together long ago from New Guinea to Australia. Illustrated by Kathleen Phelps. (A Golden book. Ruuber stamp of the State Library of NSW Review Centre.). ISBN/ASIN: 0730203166. Our Book No: 26886. $20 AUD.

120. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Price, Sue (illustrator) (1984). Kevin the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Australian Golden Books]. Sydney, Drummoyne: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial board cover, very good condition, colour drawings, minor scratching covers, traces of foxing & toning, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp. A delightful children's picture story by Barbara Ker Wilson about the adventures of Kevin the kookaburra, including being nursed by the Townsend family when injured. Delightful illustrations by Sue Price. One of the Australian Golden Book series. ISBN/ASIN: 0855587865. Our Book No: 4098. $15 AUD.

121. Kitzelman, Kerry; Parish, Steve (photographer) (2007). The Truth about Horrie (1st ed). Archfield, QLD: Steve Parish Publishing. 30 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour photos, base spine little rubbed, top corners covers lightly bumped. Australian children's picture story by Kerry Kitzelman. This beautiful warm story is about a wombat, Horrie, who - raised by humans as part of the family - makes a startling discovery. Horrie lived at the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park when these photos were taken. Photography by Steve Parish. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741932850. Our Book No: 26854. $20 AUD.

122. Kitzelman, Kerry; Parish, Steve (photographer) (2009). Bilby and Friends (1st ed). Archfield, QLD: Steve Parish Publishing. 33 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, very good condition, colour photos (many full-page), minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story by Kerry Kitzelman. Bilby had been rather quiet lately. His friends were worried about him. They knew he had a terrible secret that he was keeping from them, a secret they needed to discover. Now they had to find out about the numbats and all the other endangered animals in their world. Delightful photographs by Steve Parish. (A Steve Parish Kids book, published by Steve Parish Publishing.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781741934328. Our Book No: 23558. $15 AUD.

123. La Castra, Bob; Angier, Guy (illustrator) (1987). Inside Out Back Down Under (1st ed). Brisbane: Boolarong Publications. 32 pp. Hardback wide trade, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, spine ends little bumped, base spine scuffed, cover corners little bumped, few tiny dents bottom edge, slight foxing first & last two pages, few foxed spots some pages, minor foxing edges, minor edgewear. This amusing children's book is about a lovable community of "Aussie" animals from "outback" Bushville and will amuse young and not so young. Written by the award-winning presenter of Channel Seven's "Wombat". ISBN/ASIN: 0864390289. Our Book No: 30683. $12 AUD.

124. Lalara, Rhoda; Lalara, Alfred (illustrator) (2020). Yirruwa Yirrilikenuma-langwa: When We Go Walkabout (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, as new condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This Aboriginal children's picture book tells the story about the beautiful creatures to be found on walkabout. The author has written the book in English and The Anindilyakwa Language which is an ancient Indigenous language that is still spoken today on Groote Eylandt and nearby Bickerton Island by the Warnindilyakwa people. This beautiful story for the very young brings to vivid life the unique world of Groote Eylandt and its Indigenous people. This book will delight children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760631277. Our Book No: 30607. $20 AUD.

125. Langoulant, Allan (1998). A for Australia. Sydney: Envirobook. 32 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Australian children's picture book. Follow Kanga, the kangaroo, as he travels around Australia and through the alphabet. Each page has colour drawings of people, places, plants or animals with that letter (master list of words revealed at rear). The delightful illustrations will appeal to very young children, and older children will love to discover new words. ISBN/ASIN: 0858811618. Our Book No: 20611. $10 AUD.

126. Lasenby, Jack; Finlayson, Nancy (illustrator) (1976). Rewi the Red Deer (1st ed) [Australian Golden Book Series]. Sydney: Golden Press. 36 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, tiny scuff along spine, minor foxing endpapers & title page & edges, cover corners little bumped, owner's rubber stamp inside front cover. A charming children's picture story about the friendship between a small orphaned deer and a boy named Billy. The deer named Rewi later saves Billy. The text would suit older children, and the life-like illustrations would appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0855583320. Our Book No: 28749. $10 AUD.

127. Lawes-Gilvear, Nita; Lee, Leighton (illustrator) (1997). Tiddles: The Special Tassie Devil. [Launceston]: Regal Publications. 24 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A charming children's picture story by Nita Lawes-Gilvear about a little Tassie Devil who likes the good things in life and meets two children. The large colourful pictures by Leighton Lee and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. See if you can find 50 ants, 4 ladybeetles, 3 butterflies and 2 grasshoppers in this book. ISBN/ASIN: 187626103X. Our Book No: 25138. $10 AUD.

128. Layton, Aviva; Smith, Robert (illustrator) (1984). How the Kookaburra got His Laugh (Reprint ed) [Young Australia Series]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. An Australian children's picture story by Aviva Layton. Clearly illustrated by Robert Smith. The story of a kookaburra and how he obtained his distinctive laugh. No one appreciated his wisdom in a country far away, so he flew to Australia to start a new life. As he was about to give a talk the gathered Australian animals, when he inhaled pollen that was thick in the air, yielding raucous laughter instead. All the animals laughed with him, and they concluded that laughgter is true wisdom. (Originally published, 1975. This copy is the 1984 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207132003. Our Book No: 1393. $18 AUD.

129. Le Souef, A. S.; Cunningham, Walter (illustrator) (1955). The Brownie Twins: The Story of a Ringtail Family. Sydney: John Sands. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good dustjacket), colour drawings (some full-page, including frontispiece), spine ends chipped, pages lightly toned, base rear cover jacket torn & repaired (minor insect damage, front flap creased, reverse side lightly foxed), non-author written dedication inside cover, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Children's picture story by A. S. Le Souef about the life and adventures of a ringtail possum mother and her babies. The story and beautiful illustrations will delight any child or adult who loves collecting children's books from this era. Illustrated by Walter Cunningham. (No date, but 1955, Trove.) (Written dedication reads: To Alan, with best wishes, from Auntie Lorna.). ISBN/ASIN: B001MQ1QJK. Our Book No: 21526. $25 AUD.

130. Lesser, Milton; Disney, Walt (1973). Walt Disney's Strange Animals of Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney: Golden Press. 92 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, colour photos, illustrated endpapers, slight loss top spine (base scuffed), tiny dent rear cover, corner tips boards slightly rubbed, edges lightly foxed, minor toning endpapers, little edgewear & scuffing. This children's book by Milton Lesser relates some Australian history, and also the story of the wonderful and unique Australian animals and how they have learnt to live alongside humans and cope with the harsh conditions. A good book for anyone who would like to learn a little about these fascinating animals. (An Australian Walt Disney book from Golden Press.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855582634. Our Book No: 30906. $15 AUD.

131. Lewis, Anne Margaret; Frey, Mary (illustrator) (2005). Lighthouse Fireflies (1st stated ed). City Not Stated: Mackinac Island Press. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial covers, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings (mostly full-page), corners covers little bumped, top spine & top corners jacket lightly scuffed, small dent front cover), autograph (author's written name). This beautiful children's picture story is about a lighthouse keeper's son who catches a King Firefly and must let him go. The charming illustrations will delight any age. This is a very special book full of adventure. ISBN/ASIN: 0974914541. Our Book No: 29243. $20 AUD.

132. Lewis, Kim (1997). My Friend Harry (Reprint ed). London: Walker Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner front cover creased, minor edgewear, presentation label inside front cover. A delightful book about a toy elephant named Harry. James takes him everywhere, on the farm, on holiday, to bed. Harry always listens and never complains. When James starts school, Harry stays at home on the first day, then goes with James the next day until Harry gets used to being at home by himself. The illustrations will appeal to any age. The author wrote "Floss", a story about a sheep dog (who also appears briefly in this book). ISBN/ASIN: 0744552958. Our Book No: 28499. $15 AUD.

133. Lewis, Tom; Oliver, Tony (illustrator) (1988). The Tartan Kangaroo. Cairns: Childerset. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, small scratch front cover, light foxing endpapers, few tiny dents rear cover, top spine little bumped. A delightful children's book by Tom Lewis about a bagpipe-playing kangaroo who visits an outback town, and finds himself unwelcome until the greedy people in the town decide to make money from him. The charming illustrations by Tony Oliver and the rhyming words will interest any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0949130249. Our Book No: 29729. $25 AUD.

134. Leyden, Peter; Curtis, John L. (1965). The Visual Book of Australian Locusts (Locusts and Grasshoppers in Australia). Sydney: Peter Leyden Publishing House. 8 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & single-colour drawings, inside cover lightly toned, owner's written name cover. A picture book for children and young adults about locusts. Text by Leyden, layout and art by Curtis. One booklet in a series. (No date for the series, but 1965, Trove). Our Book No: 2143. $15 AUD.

135. Lindsay, Norman (1983). The Magic Pudding, being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and his Friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 110 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (few full-page, including frontispiece), spine jacket background colour faded as common (minor edgewear). This book is the new full-colour complete illustrated edition (all four slices) of 'The Magic Pudding', by Norman Lindsay (Angus & Robertson, 1975). the most popular Australian children's story of all time. This book will cheer young and old alike, which is the reason that the author wrote it, and it has proven to be true down through the years. (This copy is the 1983 reprint of the new complete illustrated edition of 1975.). ISBN/ASIN: 020713278X. Our Book No: 30286. $30 AUD.

136. Lockyer, John; Gunson, Dave (illustrator) (2010). My Kiwi (1st this ed). Rosedale, NZ: Penguin Group NZ. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, good condition, full-page colour illustrations, spine little creased, few small dents rear cover, bottom corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. A delightful picture book for children and young adults by John Lockyer about a young kiwi who lives in the bush behind a farm. The farm boy watches him settle in and find a mate, ready to raise a family, but a stoat arrives and attacks the kiwi. The boy wonders if he will ever see kiwi in his bush again. Later, the kiwi chick comes back with a mate, so kiwi is once again in his bush. Illustrated by Dave Gunson. There are notes about the kiwi, a New Zealand native bird. at the rear of the book. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143504238. Our Book No: 40938. $20 AUD.

137. Lucas, Diane; Searle, Ken (illustrator) (2020). Walking with the Seasons in Kakadu (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings. This Aboriginal children's picture book tells the story about country. The author and illustrator walk through the bush of northern Australia. The seasonal calendar follows the Gundjeihmi-speaking people of Kakadu. This beautiful book will delight children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741144710. Our Book No: 30606. $18 AUD.

138. Lynch, Nu; Lynch, Kim (illustrator) (1980). Australian Animals A to Z (Reprint ed). Sydney: Lansdowne Press. Unnum 26 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial board covers, good condition, beautiful colour drawings, illustrated pastedowns, edges lightly foxed, spine ends little worn, bottom corners lightly bumped, two small dents top edge front cover, light toning few pages, minor edgewear. This educational children's picture book lists each Australian animal with a description. The large bright pictures will delight all ages, and the easy-to-read text will help any age to learn new words. ISBN/ASIN: 0701814268. Our Book No: 27809. $12 AUD.

139. Maber, Frances; Hills, Alexander (illustrator) (2007). Willit the Wombat Grows Up: A Story in Two Parts (1st ed). Perth, South Perth: Self-Published: Read Rebam Company. 46 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, good plus condition, minimal EX-LIBRARY, black & white & colour drawings, minor edgewear, top corner title page creased, few corner tips lightly bent, top corner front cover creased, faint dents & scratches front cover, bookplate inside front cover. This delightful children’s picture story by Frances Maber is the sequel to 'Willit's Friends' (2006). The story line of the book takes the little wombat from his birth up until his safe arrival at the old Burrow. The easy to read text and large drawings make this an ideal book for any child. The details about the growth, development and habits of wombats are factual to at least one of these groups and, possibly, all three. So too, is the biological information given about the wombats. Enjoy the fantasy and pick up some interesting facts as you read. The illustrations by Alexander Hills favour the endangered Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat. (Minimal ex-library, from the disbanded Aora Children's Library.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646478630. Our Book No: 27406. $15 AUD.

140. MacCallum, J.; Dowman, Walter (illustrator) (1943). Australian Animals. Sydney: Currawong Press. 70 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, card covers (concealed staples), full-page black & white drawings, fore-edge tears repaired first three pages (archival tape), light foxing inside covers & few pages, top corner tip front cover creased, minor loss base spine, spine little faded, few small closed tears, minor edgewear & creasing. This little children's picture book consists of a drawing, poem and text about 16 well-known Australian animals. The verses combine with the illustrations to make this a very interesting booklet that will appeal to anyone wanting to learn about Australia's fascinating wildlife. (Muir 4424. No date, but 1943, Trove.) Our Book No: 28361. $20 AUD.

141. MacCallum, J. ; Dowman, Walter (illustrator) (1943). Australian Animals. Sydney: Currawong Publishing Co. / Commercial Printing Company 70 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, thin card pictorial covers (concealed staples), black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, light foxing edges & some pages, light toning covers, spine worn, slight loss base front cover at join, tide marks (previous water contact now dry) fore-edge last few pages, small edge tears few pages, corner tips front cover missing, inside covers lightly toned, rear cover marked & lightly foxed, some edgewear corners, few pencil ticks contents page. A charming Australian children's picture story about our fascinating Australian animals. Each illustration has a verse and the story about the animal. The writer and illustrator both love Australian animals and hope that the readers will understand our wonderful animals when they read this fascinating book. (Muir 4424. No date, but 1943, Trove.). Our Book No: 40358. $20 AUD.

142. MacLean, Ann; Barton, Art (illustrator) (1950). Sinky Boo [SinkyBoo]. Sydney: Press Feature Service. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled, pictorial thick card covers & pages, single-colour drawings (few faintly coloured in by child). few full-page colour drawings, spine little rubbed, edges little foxed, staples rusted, corners creased, few marks front cover, minimal insect damage front cover, rear cover marked, some edgewear, minimal pencil impressions top corner tip front cover. A scarce and delightful children's book by Ann MacLean, about a cheeky possum named SinkyBoo who manages to get in to all kinds of mischief. The story is told in verses which will appeal to most ages. Illustrated by Art Barton, who also is known for his comics and Luna Park art. (No date, but 1947 or 1950, Trove. Not in Muir. A scarce book.). Our Book No: 40350. $50 AUD.

143. Mager, Stefan; McLeish, Julie (illustrator) (1985). Quokka Tale (1st ed). Melbourne: Dynamo Press. 13 pp. Paperback wide octavo, thick card covers, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, faint foxing inside covers. Australian children's picture story about a quokka's travels from Rottnest Island (the home of this small Australian wallaby) near Perth Western Australia, to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, then back to Rottnest Island. Text by Stefan Mager, and illustrated by Julie McLeish. The text is more suitable for older children. ISBN/ASIN: 0949266094. Our Book No: 27868. $20 AUD.

144. Mairou, Naomi (2005). Brindlebat. Machans Beach, QLD: Trapdoor Press. 28 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers lightly scratched, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Naomi Mairou about a fruit bat who cannot sleep this morning, no matter what she does! Then she meets an owl with a problem that seems even worse than hers. Can a very tired, very annoyed fruit bat find a way to solve both problems? The full-page bright illustrations and easy-to-read text will enchant children of all ages. This is her second children's book, following the award-winning 'The Dugong Meadow'. She is passionate about animals and the environment, and lives in northern Queensland. ISBN/ASIN: 0958098212. Our Book No: 25920. $20 AUD.

145. Malbunka, Mary (2004). When I Was Little, Like You (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings. An Aboriginal children's picture book. The author shares her stories of playing with friends, building cubby houses climbing trees, collecting sugarbags, digging for honey ants, hunting for lizards and learning about the seasons, animals and plants. Mary has created a vivid picture of an Australian childhood in which country - ngurra - is life itself. This book will delight children and adults alike. Shortlisted for NSW Premier's History Award 2003 and 2004. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741142563. Our Book No: 30609. $16 AUD.

146. Maltby, G. B.; Maltby, Peg (illustrator) (1945). Pip and Pepita in Goblinland (1st & only ed). Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, small sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, pictorial board covers (top corner front cover little creased), stapled (covered by red cloth spine, little torn top & bottom ends), pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear, internally excellent, copy 2. First & only edition. A collectible Australian children's picture story by G. B. Maltby, illustrated by Peg Maltby, about the adventures of two mice. (Muir 4747. No date, but 1945, Trove. The first of three Pip and Pepita titles by Peg Maltby.). ISBN/ASIN: B072QBW6CL. Our Book No: 12509A. $35 AUD.

147. Maltby, Peg (1945). Pepita's Party (1st & only ed). Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket as issued, fair condition only (reading copy), pictorial board cover (little marked & scuffed), stapled (covered by black cloth strip as issued), full-page colour drawings, small sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, one page torn (non-archival tape repair not rusted), cover corners bumped (exposing boards), tide marks (previous water contact now dry) bottom corner pages, some edgewear. A collectible Australian children's picture story about the adventures of two mice, Pepita and Pip, and their family hold an elegant Christmas Party. (No date, but 1945, Trove.) Our Book No: 17628. $15 AUD.

148. Manbulloo, Karen; Angelo, Denise (illustrator); Haysom, Julie (illustrator); Binjari, Buk Mob (illustrator) (2019). Molly the Pig (Moli det Bigibigi) (Reprint ed). Sydney: Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 23 pp. Paperback oblong, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture book about a pig named Molly who was found in the bush by Karen’s brother (location: Katherine, Northern Territory). This is a true story from Karen Manbulloo. Molly loves eating weetbix and soon grows into a large pig who scares away the dogs that used to chase her when she was tiny. This is a beautiful positive Indigenous story that will make children and adults happy to read it. (Written in Kriol and English. Originally published 2017, and later reprinted in 2019 for the Australian Reading Hour.) This is the 2019 edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780648155430. Our Book No: 40371. $20 AUD.

149. Martin, Janet; Treskon, Ivor (illustrator) (2008). Janet the Gannet and the Boy who Dreamed of Flying (Reprint ed). Auckland: Jampot productions. 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, glossy color illustrations (full-page left side), half-page with text right side), bottom corner front cover little creased, minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Janet Martin about the adventures of Janet, an Australasian Gannet bird (Maori name: Takapu), and a boy named Jack. Janet wanted to fly to a place she had never been before. Jack just wanted to fly. Then one night something magical happened to Janet and Jack. The large colourful drawings by Ivor Treskon will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0473100495. Our Book No: 40166. $18 AUD.

150. Massam, Jane; Gibbs, May; Keys, Caroline (illustrator) (2017). Tales from the Gum Tree (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, slight bump base spine. Celebrates 100 years of Gumnut Babies. The stories are written by Jane Massam and the illustrations are created by Caroline Keys. The illustrations were inspired by May Gibbs' original illustrations. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie go into the Australian bush for adventures. They have butterfly rides, boating escapades and a surprise moonlight pageant. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743819579. Our Book No: 40325. $10 AUD.

151. Massam, Jane; Gibbs, May; Keys, Caroline (illustrator) (2018). Tales from the Billabong (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, slight bump base spine. This book celebrates 100 years of Gumnut Babies. The stories are written by Jane Massam and the illustrations are created by Caroline Keys. The illustrations were inspired by May Gibbs' original illustrations. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie go deep into the heart of the Australian bush for adventures by the billabong. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743818015. Our Book No: 40324. $10 AUD.

152. Massam, Jane; Gibbs, May; Keys, Caroline (illustrator) (2018). Tales from the Camp Fire (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, slight bump base spine. This book celebrates 100 years of Gumnut Babies. The stories are written by Jane Massam and the illustrations are created by Caroline Keys. The illustrations were inspired by May Gibbs' original illustrations. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie go into the Australian bush and discover a human, go to a picture show, and discover a cave! ISBN/ASIN: 9781742996127. Our Book No: 40326. $10 AUD.

153. Massam, Jane; Gibbs, May; Keys, Caroline (illustrator) (2018). Tales from the Bush (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, stapled, colour drawings, slight bump base spine. This children's picture story celebrates 100 years of Gumnut Babies. The stories were written by Jane Massam and the illustrations were created by Caroline Keys. The illustrations were inspired by the original illustrations of May Gibbs. Snugglepot and Cuddlepie go deep into the heart of the Australian bush ISBN/ASIN: 9781742996110. Our Book No: 40327. $10 AUD.

154. Mattingley, Christobel; Stackpool, Walter (illustrator) (1992). Lizard Log (Reprint ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Hodder & Stoughton. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips little worn covers, minor edgewear. A beautiful warm children's picture story about a boy named Tony who is camping with his family in the bush near the sea when their tent is invaded with lizards. He finds a large hollow log that is just right for them, until one day the lizards and Tony are in danger until a large, angry goanna arrives to save the day. Suitable for older children. ISBN/ASIN: 0340412984. Our Book No: 27552. $10 AUD.

155. McCloskey, Robert (1969). Make Way for Ducklings (Reprint ed). New York: Viking Press. 58 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page single-colour drawings, spine ends little rubbed, faint foxing endpapers, two tiny closed tears spine, slight ridging top part spine. A children's picture story by Robert McCloskey, about a family of ducks who have many adventures before they find their forever home. A kind policeman helps them across a busy road on the way to their home. The large life-like drawings will appeal to all ages, and the text would suit older readers. Awarded The Caldecott Medal as 'The most distinguished American picture book for children'. ISBN/ASIN: 0670451495. Our Book No: 30229. $20 AUD.

156. McInally, Peg (2000). Burnie and Banjo (Banyo) Bunyip and the One That Got Away. City Not Stated: Peg McInally. 23 pp. Paperback large oblong trade, very good condition, stapled, pictorial cover, card covers, colour drawings, faint impressions front cover, minor edgewear & spinewear. A delightful children's story about two bunyips who go fishing. This beautifully illustrated book will delight all ages. Map on the rear cover mentions The Bunyip Hole, near Mulgildie, Queensland. (No date, not listed in Trove. Date is a guess.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780980875720. Our Book No: 30689. $20 AUD.

157. McInnes, Dianne; Ross, Graeme (illustrator) (1983). The Cuscus Baby (1st ed). Port Moresby / Bathurst, NSW: Robert Brown & Associates. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, no jacket as issued, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, few pages lightly creased (including top corners), spine ends lightly bumped. A delightful children's story by Dianne McInnes, set in Papua New Guinea, about a Mother and Father Cuscus who look for a safe home for their baby. A cuscus is a large possum that keeps its young in a pouch like a kangaroo. Illustrated by Graeme Ross. ISBN/ASIN: 0909197407. Our Book No: 24859. $20 AUD.

158. McKay, Frances; Apperley, Dawn (illustrator) (2000). Kira the Koala (1st ed). London: Piccadilly Press. 20 pp. Hardback wide trade, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour full-page drawings, few tiny dents covers & spine, few creases some pages, bottom spine scuffed (tiny tear), faint pencil lines two pages, biro line last page, minor edgewear. Children's picture story about Kira the koala who was looking to find some different food, as she was tired of eating leaves. The large drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781848121188. Our Book No: 30686. $10 AUD.

159. McRobbie, Narelle; Fielding, Grace (illustrator) (2000). Bip: The Snapping Bungaroo (Reprint ed). Broome, WA: Magabala Books. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. This copy: 1996 reprint. An Australian children's picture story about a Bungaroo (turtle), by Indigenous authors. The bright full-page illustrations are a delight. Winner 1991 Crichton Award. Originally published, 1990. ISBN/ASIN: 1875641084. Our Book No: 27534. $15 AUD.

160. Mellor, Elizabeth (2005). Oscar's Way. Seymour, VIC: Biame Network. 189 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bookplate (publishers details), autograph (author's written name). Novel for children and young adults about two animals, Oscar the lizard and Jambie the possum, who journey through the Australian bush to a place of mystery. They meet their animal and bird friends, face danger, excitement and magical moments, and they discover there is more to themselves than ever imagined. The two creatures charm everyone and their adventures. ISBN/ASIN: 1920892915. Our Book No: 22455. $15 AUD.

161. Miller, Debbie S.; Van Zyle, Jon (illustrator) (2013). Survival at 40^oC Above (Reprint ed). London: A. & C. Black. 32 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good plus condition, colour illustrations, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication). A beautiful book about a day in the life of the animals of Australia's Simpson Desert as they endure wide temperature swings from the scorching day to the cool of night. From superglue frogs to thorny devils and one-humped camels, these animals are well adapted to this dynamic climate. The text will interest older children and the colourful life-like illustrations will suit any age. A wonderful way to learn about nature and the environment. ISBN/ASIN: 9781408190296. Our Book No: 29569. $20 AUD.

162. Milne, A. A.; Shepard, E. H. (illustrator) (2007). The World of Pooh Collection (4 books in slipcase) (New ed). London: Egmont UK Ltd. 186 + 210 + 123 + 124 pp. Each book: Paperback small, very good plus condition, black & white drawings. In pictorial slipcase. The four volumes are: 1. Winnie the Pooh in which Winnie and his friends hunt Woozles and catch a Heffalump, go to the North Pole, and save Piglet from the flood. 2. The House at Pooh Corner in which Pooh and his friends build a house for Eeyore and find a Wolery for Owl, play Poohsticks and try to unbounce Tigger. 3. When We Were Very Young is the author's first book of verses for children, inspired by the nursery games played with his son, Christopher Robin. First published in 1924, and based on the toys in Christopher Robin's nursery. 4. Now We Are Six is the author's second book of verses about Christopher Robin, and Winnie-the-Pooh, who does not want to be forgotten. First published in 1927, they are reproduced here, all with E. H. Shepard's classic line drawings. ISBN/ASIN: 9781405231008. Our Book No: 40076. $40 AUD.

163. Mitton, Jacqueline; Balit, Christina (illustrator); Tirion, Wil (star maps) (1998). Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Book Company. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, few light creases last page, minor edgewear. Zoo in the Sky. A children's picture book by Jacqueline Mitton, being a magical tour of the skies, featuring 19 constellations named after animals, birds and fishes. The poetic text, supplemented by sky maps and background information about the stars, combines with the beautiful incandescent paintings by Christina Balit to create a book that will fascinate children of all ages. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0864611374. Our Book No: 26621. $20 AUD.

164. Morgan, Sally (2012). The Greedy Crocodile: A Collection of Australian Stories by Sally Morgan (New ed). Sydney, Newtown: Walker Books Australia. 76 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), front cover creased (bottom corner tip little bumped), minor edgewear. A collection of then illustrated Australian fun stories for children and young people by bestselling Aboriginal author Sally Morgan. She previously wrote the prize-winning autobiography 'My Place'. The ten stories are about Aboriginal legends and mythology and understanding country (nature). Have you ever wished your brother was a fish? Or screamed so loud that the hairs of a caterpillar fell off? The suggested reading age is primary school. (New edition. Originally published, Penguin Books, 1992.) SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921720659. Our Book No: 40573. $25 AUD.

165. Morpurgo, Michael; Birmingham, Christian (illustrator) (2000). Wombat Goes Walkabout (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers lightly creased, minor edgewear. Wombat loves to dig, but the other animals do not think much of Wombat and his digging - until danger threatens and he saves them. The beautiful life-like illustrations make this funny and touching children’s story come to life. Michael Murpurgi is an English author, but the story is set in Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007802852. Our Book No: 28622. $12 AUD.

166. Morris, Jill; Gall, Heather (illustrator) (2004). Koala Number One (1st ed) [Sun Glider Series]. Maleny, QLD: Greater Glider Productions. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases spine, corner tips covers creased, crease across base spine & pages, minor edgewear. This is a children's picture story by Jill Morris is about a koala growing up and being sent away to find a new home. He discovers that the koala habitat has been destroyed. After facing many dangers, he creates a new life for himself and a new family. The bright life-like drawings by Heather Gall and easy-to-read text will delight children of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0947304681. Our Book No: 27723. $15 AUD.

167. Morris, Jill; Muir, Lynne (illustrator) (1998). Australian Kangaroos Magnificent Macropods (1st ed) [Greater Glider Environment Artbook]. Maleny, QLD: Greater Glider Productions. 48 pp. Paperback folio, very good condition, stiffened cover, colour drawings, top corner tip covers little creased, few light creases along fore-edge front cover, few light creases along spine, minor edgewear. A large-format children's book about Australian macropods for children, including delightful full-page sketches. Seventeen of Australia's kangaroos and other macropod species are depicted in their natural habitat, accompanied by information in prose and verse. For convenience, potoroos, bettongs and the musky-rat kangaroo are included, though strictly they are potoroids rather than macropods. ISBN/ASIN: 0947304363. Our Book No: 40959. $35 AUD.

168. Morris, Jill; Richardson, Rich (illustrator) (1971). Rusty the Nimble Numbat (1st ed). Sydney: Golden Press. 44 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Delightful Australian picture story for children by Jill Morris about the adventures of a numbat (a small rare Australian marsupial or 'anteater' that eats only termites, and is now found only in southwestern Australia). Illustrated by Rich Richardson. ISBN/ASIN: B000O9AKMU. Our Book No: 3702. $20 AUD.

169. Morris, Katherine (1978). The Wonderful Caterpillar (1st ed) [Lively Living Things Series]. Sydney, Chatswood: Great Western Press. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial laminated covers, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, illustrated front pastedown, tiny scuff spine ends, tiny tear top spine. This is a delightful children's picture story by Katherine Morris about the adventures of a caterpillar, which eventually is reborn as a butterfly. The full-colour large lifelike drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. From the Lively Living Things Series books. ISBN/ASIN: 0869010247. Our Book No: 27031. $20 AUD.

170. Morris, Katherine (1983). Tip: The Long-necked Tortoise [Lively Living Things Series]. Sydney, Chatswood: Great Western Press. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial laminated covers, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, illustrated front pastedown, spine little faded, top corners front cover lightly bumped. A delightful children's picture book by Katherine Morris about the adventures of a tortoise. The full-colour large lifelike drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. From the Lively Living Things series. ISBN/ASIN: 0869010417. Our Book No: 27033. $25 AUD.

171. Morris, Katherine (1983). Ringo: The Ringtail Possum (1st ed) [Lively Living Things Series]. Sydney, Chatswood: Great Western Press. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial laminated covers, full-page colour drawings, illustrated front pastedown, spine colour faded as common, scratch mark front cover, inner hinge little split at rear (all pages firm), minor edgewear. This is a delightful children's picture book by Katherine Morris about the adventures of a young Ringtail Possum. Mother Possum cared for him and showed him the creatures in the forest, until he was old enough to leave the nest. The full-colour large lifelike drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0869010425. Our Book No: 30260. $20 AUD.

172. Morrison, Yvonne; Stanley, David (illustrator) (2010). Out in the Bush (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture counting book visits the Australian bush to see how many animals and birds can be found in each picture. Each creature has a verse and number counting from 1 to 10. A fun way for children to learn to count. The easy text by Yvonne Morrison and large colourful illustrations by David Stanley makes this book suitable for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780864618092. Our Book No: 28178. $20 AUD.

173. Moss, Franklin; Cunningham, Walter (illustrator) (1956). The Dove and the Eagle [Sandman Library Book]. Sydney: John Sands. 30 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, good plus condition, thick pictorial card covers (rounded corners), new black cloth spine (repair), full-page colour drawings, scuff mark front cover, rear cover creased, edgewear (particularly corners), pages lightly toned, owner's written name front cover (partly erased). A scarce children's picture story by Franklin Moss. The beautiful drawings by Walter Cunningham will make anyone smile as they read what happens to a very clever dove family. (No date, but 1956, Trove.). Our Book No: 21655. $50 AUD.

174. Moyle, Angela; Coate, Ian (illustrator) (2013). Phoebe Digs Politics (1st ed). Perth, Fremantle: Vivid Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. This very special children’s picture story is about a wombat named Phoebe who lives in a nice warm burrow in the bush capital of Australia - Canberra. One day Phoebe decides to investigate the lovely green hill. Phoebe has many adventures which lead her to come face to face with the Prime Minister of Australia. The rhyming text and large bright illustrations will appeal to any age and will make you smile. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925086317. Our Book No: 30075. $20 AUD.

175. Murrant, Margaret; Scott, Rod (illustrator) (1995). Unique Australian Animals (New ed). Sydney: Lansdowne. 30 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour photos or drawings, creasing along spine, few creases covers (corner tips little scuffed), small dark green ink stain top edge front cover & first two pages, minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book by Margaret Murrant has some of Australia's very special animals with their story and illustration on the opposite page. The large colour illustrations will appeal to any age. Birds such as Rainbow Lorikeet, Lyrebird, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Kookaburra and Emu are included along with the Possums, Echidna, Platypus, Kangaroos, Koalas and the Dunnart. Originally published in 1983 as Furred and Feathered Friends. ISBN/ASIN: 1863024700. Our Book No: 30661. $25 AUD.

176. Newton, Gina; Niland, Kilmeny (illustrator) (2006). Blossom Possum: The Sky is Falling Down-under. Sydney: Scholastic Australia. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners, owner's written name. Australian children's picture story about a possum thinking the sky is about to fall down! This very special book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. This re-telling of a favourite folktale has an Aussie twist. ISBN/ASIN: 1865047953. Our Book No: 28107. $10 AUD.

177. Nister, Ernest (1979). Revolving Pictures: A Reproduction from an Antique Book (Reprint ed). New York & London: William Collins Sons & Co. 12 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (with revolving tabs), small black & white drawings, corners covers lightly bumped. A charming children's revolving pictures story about animals sure to delight children of all ages. Move the tab and the pictures change! The original Revolving Pictures book was published in 1892 by Ernest Nister of London. This reproduction features the unique changing pictures, the delicate illustrations and the delightful verses from the original book. All six pictures have their ribbon tabs in place which is unusual for this style of book. ISBN/ASIN: 0001956477. Our Book No: 22942. $20 AUD.

178. Norman, Lilith; Roennfeldt, Robert (illustrator) (1992). The Paddock: A Story in Praise of the Earth (1st ed) [A Mark MacLeod book]. Sydney: Random House Australia. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear jacket, few light marks white background few pages, tiny foxing spots front endpapers. First edition. A children's picture story about the making of a place called ‘the paddock', the constant changes to that place and the wonderful story of the ways life goes on. This beautiful haunting story begins millions of years before there were people and fences: before time itself was counted. The illustrations and design took more than 800 hours to complete. (A Random Century book. A Mark McLeod Book that celebrates nature and the environment.). ISBN/ASIN: 0091826519. Our Book No: 40182. $25 AUD.

179. O'Harris, Pixie (1985). Loveleaves the Koala (1st ed). Sydney, North Ryde: Methuen Australia. 16 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, spine ends little rubbed, edges & endpapers & reverse side jacket lightly foxed. This charming children's picture story by Pixie O'Harris relates Grandpa's story about how Laurel meets a koala Loveleaves at the Koala Park, and swaps him for her toy koala. When she returned him to the Koala Park she was invited to visit him when ever she wants. ISBN/ASIN: 0454008570. Our Book No: 27996. $15 AUD.

180. O'Harris, Pixie (1988). Loveleaves Returns to the Bush (1st ed). Melbourne: Dent Australia. 22 pp. Hardback octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny scuff bottom edge rear cover. This charming children's picture story by Pixie O'Harris tells how Loveleaves, a koala who had been cared for by a human family from a very young age, learns to live in the Australian bush again. ISBN/ASIN: 0867700777. Our Book No: 26921. $15 AUD.

181. Oberlander, Gerhard (1953). Pingo und Pinga: Ein Bilderbuch fur Grosse und Kleine Kinder Erzahlt und Gemalt von Gerhard Oberlander (1st ed). Frankfurt am Main: Buchergilde Gutenberg. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial board cover (cloth spine), colour drawings, minor edgewear. First edition. German language children's picture story about the love between two penguins Pingo and Pinga who overcome adversity. Our Book No: 15561. $30 AUD.

182. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2014). Bushland Lullaby (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good plus condition, stapled, full-page watercolour drawings. An Australian children's picture story by Sally Odgers about baby animals sleeping in ther bush. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings by Lisa Stewart will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743623091. Our Book No: 40513. $15 AUD.

183. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2016). Rainforest Lullaby (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, very good plus condition, full-page watercolour drawings. Australian children's picture story about the animals and birds sleeping in the Australian rainforest. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760277284. Our Book No: 40515. $15 AUD.

184. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2017). Outback Lullaby (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, very good plus condition, full-page watercolour drawings. Australian children's picture story about the baby animals sleeping in the Australian bushland. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742767468. Our Book No: 40516. $15 AUD.

185. Odgers, Sally; Stewart, Lisa (illustrator) (2018). Ocean Lullaby (1st ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, stapled, very good plus condition, full-page watercolour drawings. Australian children's picture story about the baby undersea creatures. A beautiful bedtime story. The rhyming text and delightful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760660574. Our Book No: 40514. $15 AUD.

186. Oktober, Tricia (2000). Wetlands. Sydney: Hodder Children's books. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, watercolour drawings (many full-page), base spine little bumped, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication front pastedown. A children's picture story by Tricia Oktober about the plants and animals in the tropical north wetlands of Australia. The beautiful text and stunning illustrations, give a lyrical, eye-opening account of Australian animal and plant life for children of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0733611974. Our Book No: 22254. $30 AUD.

187. Ormerod, Jan (1986). Our Ollie (Reprint ed) [Little Ones Series]. London: Walker Books. 16 pp. Hardback small square octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, top corner rear cover little scuffed, covers slightly faded, light foxing endpapers. In this delightful children's book, Ollie the baby mimics the actions of several animals and birds. The author uses the softest touch of humour, and the animals highlight the special qualities of Ollie. This book has educational value. ISBN/ASIN: 0744504872. Our Book No: 30692. $12 AUD.

188. Osborn, Rick; Quinlivan, Julie (2000). Milli the Magpie. Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children of all ages will love Milli the magpie, who lives in a large red gum tree overlooking Sydney Harbour. Milli's adventures, related by Rick Osborn, take her and her friends to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the Olympic stadium. The bright colourful illustrations by Julie Quinlivan are delightful. Published by Envirobook, Annandale, Sydney. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0858811812. Our Book No: 20757. $20 AUD.

189. Osment, Michelle; Jake, B. M. (illustrator) (2009). Ten Tuatara (1st ed). New Plymouth, NZ: Little Friends Publishing. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication inside front cover. This very special children's counting picture book by Michelle Osment is written in rhyme. It is about ten tuataras who try to find a place to hide safe from predators, somewhere dark inside (counting down from 10 to 1 as each oner finds a hiding place). The tuatara is a large lizard-like New Zealand reptile. Delightful illustrations by B. M. Jake. ISBN/ASIN: 9780473151379. Our Book No: 28902. $20 AUD.

190. Page, Nick; Bicknell, Joanna; Hutchinson, Tim (Illustrator) (2013). Mouseton Abbey: The Missing Diamond (1st ed). Herts: Make Believe Ideas. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback wide quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. Children's picture story based on the Downton Abbey TV series. It is Cheesemas at Mouseton Abbey. The Mouseton family pass around their most precious treasure - the Great Big Cheesy Diamond and everyone gets to make a wish. This year the Diamond is missing, and Lord Mouseton and his helpers have to search for it. Will they find it in time? The charming illustrations will delight any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781782356141. Our Book No: 30024. $20 AUD.

191. Parker, B.; Parker, N. (1979). The History of the Hoppers. Sydney, Hunters Hill: David Ell Press. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, sepia (brown-coloured) drawings (little colour, most full-page), bottom corner rear cover & a few pages lightly worn, minor edgewear. Children's story about a family of kangaroos running a general store. The verses and anthropomorphic illustrations will appeal to any age. Originally published in 1912. Verses by B. Parker, drawings by N. Parker. ISBN/ASIN: 0908197098. Our Book No: 27322. $20 AUD.

192. Pascoe, Gwen; Jefferis, Veronica (illustrator) (1995). Deep in a Rainforest (1st ed). Adelaide, Flinders Park: Era Publications. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, dark green endpapers, full-page colour drawings, top corner front cover little bumped, non-author written dedication. An Australian children's picture book about the flora and fauna found in a rainforest. This beautiful book is great way to learn about colours and nature. One page has a sentence about a colour, then the next two pages are full of flora and fauna of the same colour. A bright and cheerful book that will suit all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 1863742107. Our Book No: 29698. $15 AUD.

193. Patterson, Francine; Cohn, Ronald H. (photographer) (1985). Koko's Kitten (Reprint, Australian printing ed). New York: Scholastic Inc. 26 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), some edgewear & spinewear. A true story for young readers about Koko (a gorilla in California who uses sign language) and a young kitten whom she loved and grieved over when the kitten died. ISBN/ASIN: 0590338129. Our Book No: 20391. $12 AUD.

194. Peardon, Bruce (1988). Teddy's Night Lost in the Bush. Sydney: Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. 46 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour paintings (some full-page), bottom edge & top spine lightly bumped. A charming Australian children's story about a little boy's teddy bear who fell from the cart on his way home. All the bush animals discuss ways to get him back to where he belongs, and Major soon organised his journey home to a very grateful family. The beautiful drawings by the foot and mouth artist will delight young and old. (No date, but 1988, Auslit.) ISBN/ASIN: 0907159427. Our Book No: 27217. $15 AUD.

195. Pennacchio, Marcello; Snell, Danny (illustrator) (2014). Somewhere in Australia (1st, reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Australia. 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, minor creasing covers & spine. This Australian picture book by Marcello Pennacchio uses Australian native animals to count from one to ten. Ten is the famous red back spider and her family. The beautiful full-page colour drawings by Danny Snell will delight children and adults. Based on the classic rhyme 'Over in the Meadow'. A very special book to have as part of any children's collection. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743623121. Our Book No: 41089. $15 AUD.

196. Petersen, Diana; Richardson, Rich (illustrator) (1974). Byamul the Black Swan (1st NZ ed) [New Zealand Golden Book]. Auckland: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback square small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. First edition. A children's picture story by Diana Petersen about a black swan. Illustrated by Rich Richardson. A New Zealand Golden book. New Zealand edition. ISBN/ASIN: B000KKF0FK. Our Book No: 9743. $15 AUD.

197. Petersen, Diana; Richardson, Rich (illustrator) (1975). Brushtail the Rock Wallaby (1st ed) [Australian Golden book]. Sydney, Silverwater: Golden Press. 30 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, light bump spine ends & corners, tiny scuff fore-edge first page, minor edgewear. First edition. An Australian children's picture story by Diana Richardson about a wallaby (small kangaroo). Illustrated by Rich Richardson. The large colourful drawings bring this beautiful book to life. An Australian Golden Book. ISBN/ASIN: 0855582189. Our Book No: 27759. $15 AUD.

198. Photogravures (1935). Australians. City Not Stated: Photogravures Pty Ltd. 14 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good condition, stapled, pictorial thick card covers & pages, colour drawings, internally stapled, spine little rubbed, edges little foxed, staples rusted, minor edgewear corners. A delightful children's book of colorfully illustrated drawings with short descriptions about Australian wildlife. The animals and birds include: koalas, dingo, wombat, kangaroo, possums, platypus, wallaby, iguana, Leadbeater cockatoo, white cockatoo, crimson parrot, lyre bird, magpie, kookaburra, emu, and blue wren. (Estimated date, 1930s, Trove. Muir 374. ). Our Book No: 40349. $30 AUD.

199. Plant, Terry (1991). Henry the Goat from Beautiful Norway. Plymouth: Terry Plant / Western Litho. Co (printer). 32 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos & drawings, minor creasing & marks covers, autograph (author's written name). Children's story about a front-page Norwegian goat - the happiest and cleverest goat in the world. The photos of people and places in Norway make this a special little book. Drawings to colour in, rear pages. (No date, but 1991, Worldcat.). Our Book No: 21607. $10 AUD.

200. Prenzler, Pippa; Stuart, Emma (illustrator) (2010). Smiley's Lost Laugh. Sydney, Alexandria: Kirkton Park Press. 32 pp. Hardback wide small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (many full-page), few tiny bumps edges, bookplate front pastedown. This beautiful children's picture story by Pippa Prenzler and Emmais Stuart is about a kookaburra named Smiley who has lost his laugh. He was grumpy and whiny from the moment he was hatched. The bright drawings will make everyone smile long before they finish Smiley's story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921378614. Our Book No: 15850. $25 AUD.

201. Printing, Offset (1943). Mr Bug Goes to Town [OPC series A147]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. 24 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, card covers, colour drawings covers, black & white drawings, scuffs spine ends, staples rusted, faint marks bottom edge some pages, covers little marked, tiny hole front cover & title page, edgewear, written & dated dedication inside front cover. This book is a fully illustrated story for children based on the Paramount Picture Mr Bug Goes To Town. The characters are: Hoppity the Grasshopper, Honey Bee his sweetheart, Mr Bumble - Honey’s father, C. Bagley Beetle - the villain who wants Honey to marry him, Swat the Fly, Smack the Mosquito, Busy Bee -the bee scout, and Mr Jeepers Creepers - the pessimistic snail. (Estimated date, 1943, date of written dedication.) Our Book No: 40091. $15 AUD.

202. Pugh, Clifton (illustrator); Smith, Ivan; Edinburgh, Duke of (foreword); Scott, Sir Peter (foreword) (1984). The Wombat and the Dingo. Melbourne: Sun Books. 160 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, good plus condition, black & white & colour drawings, faint foxing edges, corner tips covers little scuffed, spine slightly faded, bottom corners some pages little creased, non-author written dedication. This children's picture book is about the tragic death of a wombat in a bushfire and the effect of drought on the dingo and the other animals who fight to survive the harsh countryside. The sketches and paintings (colour photos) are by the famous Australian artist Clifton Pugh who has a healthy respect for nature which he shares with the narrator. The verse stories by Ivan Smith were originally published as two books in 1972 and 1977. Forewords by the Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Peter Scott. ISBN/ASIN: 0725104392. Our Book No: 29471. $22 AUD.

203. Ray, Stephen; Murdoch, Kathleen; Stewart, Chantal (illustrator) (1994). The Ant Nest (1st ed). Melbourne: Thomas Nelson Australia. 16 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, covers little creased near top spine, top corner tip rear cover little creased (minor scratches), staples lightly rusted, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Stephen Ray and Kathleen Murdoch about some very busy ants. The life-like drawings and easy-to-read text will delight all ages. Illustrated by Chantal Stewart. ISBN/ASIN: 0170082229. Our Book No: 28293. $15 AUD.

204. Rees, Leslie; Cunningham, Walter (illustrator) (1977). The Story of Shy the Platypus (1st A&R ed) [Young Australia Series]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautiful classic children's picture story by Leslie Rees about a platypus and his family. The illustrations by Walter Cunningham will appeal to any age, and the text can be read to younger children, or alone by older children. (Originally published, John Sands, 1944. This is the first adapted edition by Angus & Robertson in its 'Young Australia Series'. An early printing, containing 'The Story of' in the title and omitting 'Young Australia Series' on the front cover [the stock photo shows a later printing]. This copy: the scarce first printing of the adapted edition in 1977.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207135355. Our Book No: 2286. $25 AUD.

205. Rees, Leslie; Cunningham, Walter (illustrator) (2000). Shy the Platypus (Redwood ed) [Young Australia Series]. Melbourne: Redwood Editions / Hinkler Book Distributors. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautiful classic children's picture story by Leslie Rees about a platypus and his family. The illustrations by Walter Cunningham will appeal to any age, and the text can be read to younger children, or alone by older children. Originally published, John Sands, 1944. This is the Redwood edition by Hinkler Book Distributors, which is a reprint of adapted edition by Angus & Robertson in its 'Young Australia Series'. (1 of 2 available copies. This ISBN also applies to a Hinkler book on dog tricks.). ISBN/ASIN: 1865151408. Our Book No: 16922. $15 AUD.

206. Roberts, Beth; Fenton, Janet (illustrator) (1988). The Tasmanian Devil Who Couldn't Eat Meat: A Fable for Children of All Ages [Rainbow Books Number 3]. Lauderdale, TAS: Rainbow Books. 76 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, map, covers lightly creased, bottom corner front cover creased, minor edgewear, owner's written name title page, autograph (author's written name title page). Beth Roberts provides a special fable for children about Percy, a Tasmanian Devil who could not eat meat - he liked grass! He meets other animals on his journey to find his way back home, and these animals teach him how important he really is. A map of Tasmania at the rear allows a child to trace Percy's journey. Illustrated by Janet Fenton. ISBN/ASIN: 0958788138. Our Book No: 28161. $25 AUD.

207. Rountree, Harry (1934). A Book about Animals. London & Glasgow: Blackie & Son. 148 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good plus condition, pictorial board cover, beige cloth spine, black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour plates including frontispiece, edges foxed, cover fore-edge rubbed (slight loss adjacent rear cover), spine minimally faded, toned spots some pages, some edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This classic Blackie children's book from the 1930s is full of animal stories, and the many drawings and full-colour plates by Harry Rountree bring the stories to life. This book will keep most ages busy for many hours. (No date, but 1934, WorldCat. 148 unnumbered pages. There are 19 full-page colour plates, and 2 additional colour plates that spread over 2 full pages. All plates have text on the reverse side, so they are not stand-alone plates.). Our Book No: 40814. $40 AUD.

208. Russell, B. E. (1945). Rabbits Bane, or A Ferret's Tale. London: G. T. Foulis & Co., Ltd. 78 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, dustjacket, fair condition only (in fair only dustjacket), few black & white photos plates, black & white drawings, some insect damage cover, large piece missing bottom jacket (two pieces & letters missing on spine, foxing reverse side & rear cover, flaps foxed, edges chipped, orange backing paper glued to reverse to replace missing pieces), inner & front hinge split (frontispiece & single plate little loose), light foxing endpapers & title page, few toned spots throughout, edges lightly foxed, spine ends scuffed, boards slightly faded & marked, owner's name pencil front free flyleaf. A true story for children about a ferret named Bane, and his female friend Mrs Bane. They live with The Master and a selection of dogs. The story is told by Bane himself, and the illustrations bring the story to life. A 1940s children's book but it will appeal to any age. (No date, but 1940s, Trove.). Our Book No: 30910. $15 AUD.

209. Ryan, Michelle; Brunke, Robert (1990). The Amazing Book of Insects: Activities for Children (1st ed). Brisbane: Queensland Museum / Department of Education. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, good condition, stapled, colour drawings, page corner tips & spine lightly creased, tiny dents bottom corners & tiny chip bottom edges few pages, bottom corner creased front cover, minor edgewear. Children's activity book with games, and craft projects centered around insects, both beneficial and pests. This book will keep children busy for many hours. ISBN/ASIN: 0724237143. Our Book No: 30693. $25 AUD.

210. Sandrel, Micheline; Durand, Paul (illustrator) (1972). The Mystery Owl. Sydney / London: Bay Books / Tom Stacey. 24 pp. Hardback small folio (31.5 x 24 cm), no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, some edgewear corner tips. Micheline Sandrel has written a delightful illustrated large-format (folio) children's picture story about the adventures of an owl. Beautifully illustrated by Paul Durand. First English edition 1972 (Bay Books, Sydney, and Tom Stacey, London). Translated from the French language. ISBN/ASIN: 0854682805. Our Book No: 3106. $25 AUD.

211. Seddon, Alexandra (2006). Swamp Wallaby Story. [Pambula, NSW]: Cowsnest Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback trade, dustjacket (with flaps), pictorial card covers, stapled, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings (sideways), few tiny marks covers, minor edgewear. An Australian picture book by Alexandra Seddon about the Swamp Wallaby, using collage to illustrate this beautiful story of a few words. Swamp wallabies are passionate wild creatures. They have fewer chromosomes than all the other kangaroos and wallabies and, unlike them, they are solitary. The orphaned ones are very very affectionate towards their carers and curious about everything around them. At a certain age a wildness enters their being. It is irresistible. The stunning full-page colour drawings (most of the book) will delight children and adults. The author has previously used collage for her children's stories. A very special book to have as part of any children's collection. . ISBN/ASIN: 0958194033. Our Book No: 22332. $20 AUD.

212. Seuss, Dr (2010). Green Eggs and Ham (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 58 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. In this great classic children's picture story from Dr Seuss, Sam-I-am is determined to get grumpy grouch to eat green eggs and ham. Will he succeed? A large format edition that will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007922888. Our Book No: 28085. $10 AUD.

213. Shaw, Jamie (J. D.); Ikeda, Fusae (illustrator) (2006). Iso and the Bushfire. Sydney, Annandale: Self-Published: J. D. Shaw Publishing. 36 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, card covers, full-page black & white & colour drawings, glossy paper, printed on 100% recycled paper, minor edgewear. Children’s picture story with an environmental theme about bushfires by Jamies Shaw, and illustrated by Fusae Ikeda. Iso was a Southern Brown Bandicoot and she was three years old. Iso had lived her entire life amongst the spiny thickets and green shrubs of the heath land. One warm spring day Iso awoke early from her daytime sleep to a strange smoky smell in the air (a bushfire). Her instincts told her the smell would bring trouble, but she didn't quite know why. The beautiful graphic illustrations make this wonderful children's story about Australian bushland and our unique animals very lifelike. ISBN/ASIN: 0646465775. Our Book No: 23896. $25 AUD.

214. Smith, Shaa; Smith, Neeyan; Marshall, Bud; Wright, sarah; Daley, Lara; Hodge, Paul (2022). The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback large oblong quarto, no jacket asissued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos & drawings, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings. This beautiful children's picture story by Aunty Shaa Smith and Neeyan Smith tells the story of the koala brothers, the Dunggiirr Brothers. The story belongs to Ngambaa Country on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, and Aunty Shaa and her family want to share the story about being saved by Dunggiirr. Winner of the NSW Premier's History Prize, The many full-page full-colour photos and illustrations make this a very special book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760526313. Our Book No: 41196. $25 AUD.

215. Steer, Dugald; Peek, Justine (illustrator) (1996). Creepy-crawlies: Hologram World (1st Australian ed) [Hologram World Series]. Melbourne, VIC: Thomas C. Lothian. 10 pp. Hardback wide square octavo, illustrated covers, six holograms (scratched), spine faded, few tiny dents covers & edges, minor edgewear. This book for children has facts, colourful illustrations and magical 3-D holograms. The holograms are scratched - however the picture is still clear under strong light. A book that will keep children busy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0850917735. Our Book No: 30691. $10 AUD.

216. Svendsen, Mark Nestor (1994). The Bunyip and the Night. Brisbane, St Lucia: University of Queensland Press (UQP). 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear, LARGE non-author written dedication reverse side front free flyleaf. A children's picture book of six scary poems by Mark Nestor Svendsen about being frightened by bunyips. Lavishly illustrated by six gifted artists (one poem each): Annmarie Scott, Arone Raymond Meeks, Narelle Oliver, Geoffrey Elliott, David Mackintosh and Armin Greder. . ISBN/ASIN: 0702227021. Our Book No: 12109. $15 AUD.

217. Talbot, Wayne; McKee, Greg; Luijerink, Jill (1988). The Great Wungle Bungle Aerial Expedition. Sydney, Roseville: Campbell Merchandising / Campbell Group Limited. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. An Australian children's picture story about bush animals. When a big willy-willy (whirlwind) scoops up Wendi Wallaby, all the creatures of the bush set to work to rescue her. Delightful drawings of Australian animals and birds. Story and illustrations by Wayne Talbot and Greg McKee, text by Jill Luijerink. Published by Campbell Merchandising, Rozelle, Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 0731616057. Our Book No: 16175. $20 AUD.

218. Tersac, Helene; Clement, Frederic (illustrator) (1983). The Animal's Ball (English, reprint ed). London: Green Tiger Press (A Star & Elephant Book). 33 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), tipped-in colour illustrations, faint foxing boards, edgewear corners & spine ends jacket (little rubbed & scuffed, small closed tear). Children's picture adventure story told by a little girl. She is in bed and cannot sleep. She leaves her bed and from the top of her stairs sees an amazing sight - wild animals walking on their hind legs, dressed in beautiful clothes, and having a party. The French painter Frederic Clement has illustrated this unusual story. Each painting brings the story to life, and each has a distinctive perfection. Winner of a Parent's Choice Remarkable Book award for art. Translated from French. ISBN/ASIN: 0914676954. Our Book No: 27959. $25 AUD.

219. Thiele, Colin; De Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1992). The Australian ABC (Reprint ed). Sydney: Weldon Kids. 32 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, few small creases & dents covers, minor edgewear. An Australian picture book by Colin Thiele, using Australian native animals to spell out the letters of the alphabet. The beautiful full-page colour drawings of Australian animals and birds will delight children and adults. A very special book to have as part of any children's collection. ISBN/ASIN: 1863021825. Our Book No: 20520A. $15 AUD.

220. Thiele, Colin; De Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (2010). Australian Animal Verses (New ed). Heatherton, VIC: Hinkler Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, covers little scratched, corner tips covers little creased, spine ends rubbed, light creases some pages, minor edgewear & rubbing. An Australian picture book, using Australian native animals to make rhyming poems. The beautiful full-page colour drawings will delight children and adults. A very special book to have as part of any children's collection. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741852899. Our Book No: 30676. $18 AUD.

221. Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher (1997). Gifts. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge / Talewinds. 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's story by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes about a young girl and her joy as she explores the gifts of nature. The watercolour illustrations and poetry make this a wonderful book for all ages. The author / illustrator shows her own personal interest in nature and the happiness that it can bring to children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 0881069663. Our Book No: 21728. $20 AUD.

222. Titus, Eve; Galdone, Paul (illustrator) (1990). Anatole (Reprint ed). New York: Bantam Books for Young Readers. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, stock photo may differ. Award-winning children's picture story about a mouse who tastes the cheese in a cheese factory and leaves notes about its quality. ISBN/ASIN: 0553348701. Our Book No: 13717. $10 AUD.

223. Tombs, John (1948). The Zoo Garden Mystery: A Fantasy [Adventure Series, no. 1]. Melbourne: House of Barker. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, pictorial card covers (staples lightly rusted), good condition, colour drawings, pages & inside covers toned, minor edgewear, small tear top spine, minor loss base spine, top corner front cover worn. (Estimated date, 1948, Trove catalogue). Children's picture book about a group of animals in a dream zoo who wanted to find out where the caterpillars had found their bright orange bands. A delightful old story, the drawings are wonderful and will bring real joy to children and adults alike. Our Book No: 27080. $22 AUD.

224. Treml, Renee (2012). One Very Tired Wombat (1st ed). Sydney: Random House. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white drawings with colour background, minimal edgewear. (Digitally reproduced drawings.). This delightful children's picture story is about a wombat who finds it very hard to get some peace and quiet because all the animals and birds insist on waking him up with their noise. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742755793. Our Book No: 28369. $10 AUD.

225. Troughton, Ellis; Cayley, Neville W. (illustrator) (1945). The Solvol Animal Book: 55 Australian Animals Sydney: J. Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd / Halstead Press Pty Ltd. 27 pp. Paperback small oblong, fair condition only (but complete), stapled pamphlet (12cm x 19cm), full-page colour drawings, color floral borders around edges of drawings, black & white advert rear cover, few tiny marks on a few pages, few edge tears covers, small piece missing rear cover near spine, some edgewear, transparent tape (possibly archival) along spine & inner hinge covers (covers slightly slanted as a result). A children's picture book about Australian animals. Each picture has a border of Australian wildflowers with a list at the back of the varieties in the border. A very special book for anyone wanting to learn about these amazing animals. The colourful drawings by Neville Cayley will delight young children as well as adults. Solvol is an Australian soap brand (advert rear cover). (No date, but 1945.). Our Book No: 40798. $25 AUD.

226. Twain, Mark; Ingpen, Robert (illustrator) (1987). The Stolen White Elephant (1st ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 48 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), light foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), base spine little rubbed. This children's picture story, a detective mystery by Mark Twain, is about a Siamese white elephant, en route from Siam (Thailand) to Britain as a gift to the Queen, and which disappears in New Jersey. This is one of his most hilarious, but overlooked, masterpieces for any child or adult to enjoy. The life-like illustrations are by international illustrator, Robert Ingpen. This literature classic was originally published in 1882 as a short story. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966932. Our Book No: 27978. $20 AUD.

227. University Press, Oxford (1943). A Picture Book of Birds. [Oxford]: Oxford University Press. 20 pp. Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), card cover, good condition, colour drawings, edgewear spine & corners. Estimated date: 1943 (Oxford University Library catalogue). A small children's picture book about birds. Each bird is illustrated by four sketches: male, female, young, egg. Our Book No: 8079. $10 AUD.

228. Vacchetta, Massimo; Tomaselli, Antonella (with) (2018). A Handful of Happiness: Ninna, the Tiny Hedgehog with a Big Heart (1st English ed). London: Quercus Editions. 199 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), colour photos, spine ends little rubbed. This is the heart-warming story of how a tiny hedgehog helped one man find hope. About a baby hedgehog named Ninna and a vet who found her and cared for her, and went on to establish a hedgehog sanctuary for the injured, orphaned, and starving hedgehogs he found. (Translated from Italian language). ISBN/ASIN: 9781786489104. Our Book No: 40245. $20 AUD.

229. Vallely, Dan; Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (1993). Possum Creek's Big Flood (Reprint ed). Sydney, Brookvale: National Book Distributors. 32 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture book in 'The Possum Creek' series. Verse by Dan Vallely, illustrated by Yvonne Perrin. Possum Creek is swept away by a big flood, and all the bush animals and birds rebuild their home. The bright very colourful drawings make this a book suitable for all ages. (First edition published by National Book Distributors, 2003, this copy 2004 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 1875580492. Our Book No: 18214. $15 AUD.

230. Vallely, Dan; Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (1996). The Great Possum Creek Drought (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: National Book Distributors. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, owner's written name. A children's picture book in 'The Possum Creek' series, written in verse by Dan Vallely, and illustrated by Yvonne Perrin. The bright very colourful drawings make this a book suitable for all ages. First paperback edition (1996). ISBN/ASIN: 1864360836. Our Book No: 17976. $15 AUD.

231. Vallely, Dan; Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (2004). Possum Creek's Big Flood (Reprint ed). Sydney: Woollahra Sales & Imports / Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture book in 'The Possum Creek' series. Verse by Dan Vallely, illustrated by Yvonne Perrin. Possum Creek is swept away by a big flood, and all the bush animals and birds rebuild their home. The bright very colourful drawings make this a book suitable for all ages. (Reprint edition, 2004. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 187655312X. Our Book No: 16263. $15 AUD.

232. Vallely, Dan (poems); Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (1986). Professor Cockatoo's Amazing Weather Dust (Reprint ed). Sydney: Child & Henry / Western Plains Publishers. 29 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour illustrations, cover corners & spine ends little bumped, spine little faded, minor edgewear corners. A children's picture story in The Possum Creek series. Verse by Dan Vallely, illustrated by Yvonne Perrin. The animals and birds try to produce rain to break the drought. A fun-filled book to delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0867770090. Our Book No: 30247. $20 AUD.

233. Vallely, Dan (poems); Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (1995). The Lost World of Possum Creek (Reprint ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: National Book Distributors. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, spine little creased (ends little scuffed), top corner front cover creased, inside covers lightly toned, minor edgewear corners. (This copy: Paperback reprint edition, 1995.) A children's picture book in 'The Possum Creek' series. Verse by Dan Vallely, illustrated by Yvonne Perrin. A mix of Australian native animals and birds, who meet with prehistoric animals such as dinosaurs, make this suitable for any age. (1 of 2 copies available.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863023410. Our Book No: 30250. $15 AUD.

234. Vallely, Dan (poems); Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (2009). The Possum Creek Story Collection (Reprint ed). Sydney: Murray David Publishing. 121 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, spine ends lightly bumped. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A children's picture book with four of the Possum Creek stories. The stories are: The Lost World of Possum Creek, The Possum Creek Olympics, Possum One the Outback Rocketship, Professor Cockatoo's Amazing Weather Dust. The large colourful illustrations and poems will keep all ages busy for awhile. ISBN/ASIN: 9781877009877. Our Book No: 30246. $30 AUD.

235. Vaughan, Marcia; Lofts, Pamela (illustrator) (2012). Snug as a Hug: An Australian Lullaby (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Australia. 18 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, colour drawings, crease base of spine & bottom edge rear cover & some pages, minor creases elsewhere, minor edgewear & spinewear. This beautiful well-loved children's picture book has rhyming verses and colourful illustrations of Australian animals and birds. In the author's note she states that only in fiction would the animals sleep at night. In real life, wombats, fruit bats, bandicoots and many other animals are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active at night. An ideal book for reading aloud sharing or for quiet individual enjoyment. Suggested by publisher for pre-school age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742835228. Our Book No: 30684. $10 AUD.

236. Vautier, Dorothea; Burnet, Noel (photos) (1931). The Story of Teddy Koala. Sydney: W. H. Honey Publishing. 16 pp. Paperback large quarto, fair condition, black & white photos, colour photos (including frontispiece), new pastedowns, covers foxed & little scuffed & stained (corner creased front cover & rear cover near spine, edgewear), internally excellent. (Estimated date, 1931, Trove catalogue.) A children's picture story about the adventures of a koala. Stories by Dorothea Vautier (with centre spread verse). Photos by Noel Burnet, Koala Park. "N.S.W. Bookstall Co. Ltd" printed on rear cover. Our Book No: 4011. $30 AUD.

237. Verite, Marcelle; Ivanovsky, Elisabeth (illustrator) (1968). Tip Tip in the Sun (1st English ed). London: Geoffrey Chapman. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, colour drawings, boards little scratched, worn patches top & bottom fore-edge, hinges little loose (pages firm), top edge little foxed, staples rusted, some edgewear, owner's written name & address front pastedown. Charming collectible children's story about a little sparrow who has many adventures and meets lots of new friends. The easy to read text and charming drawings will delight adults and children alike. A lovely old book to have, or add to any others about Tip Tip. (SALE PRICE. Scarce. Apparently translated from Belgian French.). Our Book No: 23206. $15 AUD.

238. Vickery Stanley, Jacqueline; Thistleton, Jim (foreword) (2002). The Dragons of Kangaroo Island: More Adventures of an Undersea Creature. Seattle: Tangara Publishing. 34 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, colour drawings (mostly full-page), colour photos at rear, tiny closed tear top spine rear cover join, tiny bump corner tip rear cover. This beautiful children's picture story by Jacqueline Vickery Stanley is about the Sea Dragons on Kangaroo Island. The story is based around Lucille the Weedy Sea Dragon who is unhappy with the way she looks, she wants to look like her cousin, the Leafy Sea Dragon. One night in the waters around Kangaroo Island in the Great Southern Ocean, she learns that liking yourself the way you are can bring its own rewards. There is a question and answer sheet at the back of the book. The text would suit older readers, and the large colourful illustrations would delight any age. ISBN/ASIN: 1876677589. Our Book No: 28685. $22 AUD.

239. Wade, Jan (1998). Australian Forest Fairies. Sydney: Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto (30 x 22.7 cm), very good condition, colour drawings (many full-page), glossy paper, minor creasing bottom edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture book by Australian artist and author Jan Wade consisting of exquisite drawings of fairies interacting with Australian native birds and animals, including willie wagtail, Major Mitchell cockatoo, feathertail glider and tawny frogmouth owl. A full-page drawing of each is accompanied on the facing page by appropriate verse and description of the bird or animal. The bright lifelike illustrations will appeal to all ages. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0958732981. Our Book No: 28665. $30 AUD.

240. Wade, Jan (2010). My First Book of Australian Bush Fairies. Melbourne, Malvern: Brolly Books. 14 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, thick glossy pages (gilt spine), bottom corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture book by Australian artist and author Jan Wade consisting of exquisite drawings of fairies interacting with Australian native birds and animals, including. A full-page drawing of each is accompanied a side pael of verse verse. The thick boards are designed for young children, but the delightful illustrations will interest any age. NOW SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921756221. Our Book No: 26489. $30 AUD.

241. Wall, Dorothy; Harris, David (1983). Horrie Kiwi and the Kids. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 64 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (In very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket (crease top corner rear cover, faint foxing reverse side), minor foxing boards (mainly top edge), bottom edge little rubbed, non-author written dedication. This delightful children's picture story by Dorothy Wall is about Horrie the Kiwi who seemed to always have disasters happen to him - however, he eventually manages to live happily ever after. This story was written about 1913 but was not published, probably because of wartime restrictions that made colour printing impossible. Now her clear and lovely colour and black and white illustrations can be seen in all their beauty, alongside a text brought amusingly up to date by David Harris, and can be enjoyed by young children everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 0207147345. Our Book No: 27516. $18 AUD.

242. Wallace, Ian (1986). The Sparrow's Song. Canada: Viking Kestrel / Penguin Books. 28 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, faint foxing top edge reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, lightly scratched). The text and glowing illustrations by Ian Wallace add emotional richness and clarity to this heartwarming children's picture tale about rescuing an orphaned sparrow, rearing it, and then making the difficult decision to set it free. Set at Niagara Falls, Canada, in the early 1900s, this beautiful story is about love, forgiveness and the gift of life. (A Viking Kestrel book from Penguin Books Canada.). ISBN/ASIN: 0670814539. Our Book No: 24817. $20 AUD.

243. Wallace, Ivy L. (1948). Pookie and the Gypsies (2nd printing ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. 24 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial board cover, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings), narrow red cloth spine (a neat repair), black & white pictorial endpapers, small toned spots some pages, rear cover creased (during manufacture), edgewear covers (boards exposed corners, rear cover little faded along spine), non-author written dedication reverse side front free flyleaf (faint, erased, slight thinning page). Pookie, the white rabbit with wings, is stolen by the wicked Gypsy Circus Man and becomes the star of the circus. He escapes with his toy animal friends, but most of the friends return to their familiar life in the circus. (The second book of 10 in the Pookie series. Second printing 1948, originally published 1947). A scarce collectible early Pookie, being first reprint, 1948 stated. Repaired copy. Unnumbered pages.). Our Book No: 17570. $100 AUD.

244. Wallace, Ivy L. (1955). Pookie Believes in Santa Claus (2nd reprint ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. 24 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good plus condition, pictorial boards, full-page colour drawings & endpapers, small black & white drawings, spine ends chipped, some edgewear (mostly spine & corners tips covers), minimal creasing & toning pages, owner's written name title page. A classic Pookie tale for children by Ivy Wallace, the fifth in a series. Pookie is a white rabbit who has tiny wings and he really wants large wings. He helps Belinda to have a happy Christmas and believe in Santa Claus. The beautiful full-page illustrations will appeal to children of all ages. (Pookie sitting in Christmas tree on front cover. Early reprint edition.). Our Book No: 12505A. $50 AUD.

245. Wallace, Ivy L. (1958). Pookie's Big Day (First, club ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. 26 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket (missing as common), very good condition, colour pictorial boards & endpapers, colour drawings (some full-page), black & white drawings, fore-edge & corners little bumped, small faded patches red spine (ends little chipped & worn), some edgewear. First edition. In this well-loved classic children's story Pookie the rabbit with wings celebrates Belinda's birthday (the woodcutter's daughter he lives with). Pookie wishes for many things too (Christmas and Easter) and learns a lesson about asking for too much. The seventh title in the series of 10 Pookie books. (Very scarce club edition - printed statement first page of text: "To the members of the 4to A.W.A. Toddlers’ Pookie Club, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.") Our Book No: 17185. $130 AUD.

246. Ward, Helen (2008). The King of the Birds (Australian, new ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. 36 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner faintly creased front cover, minor edgewear. The King of the Birds, by Helen Ward (Five Mile Press, 2008). A colourful children's picture story by Helen Ward about a competition between birds to find who would be king (the bird who could fly highest). Find out how the wren cleverly won out and outsmarted the eagle. Based on a traditional fable about believing in yourself. Beautiful colour drawings and glossary of birds, also by Helen Ward. (This copy, ISBN 9781742112190: Paperback edition. An Australian edition. Originally published in the United States, 1997.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742112190. Our Book No: 25872. $12 AUD.

247. Watts, Frances; Legge, David (illustrator) (2006). Kisses for Daddy (Reprint ed). Sydney, Surry Hills: Little Hare. 24 pp. Hardback wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A playful and heart-warming bedtime children's picture story by Frances Watts that is full of hugs and kisses as baby bear does not want to go to bed. The large colour illustrations by David Legge are sure to delight adults and children alike. ISBN/ASIN: 1877003786. Our Book No: 21116. $20 AUD.

248. Westlake, Lynelle Zita (2007). Ornella: The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark (1st ed). Brisbane, Moorooka: Boolarong. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings light creasing covers & spine, top corner little creased some pages, minor edgewear corners. A wonderful children's story about a southern Boobook owl named Ornella, who was very afraid of the dark, until she was scared by a violent thunderstorm that turned day into night, and she discovered what made the sound she was frightened of and had red eyes. A read-aloud story suitable for young children. Science facts about the life of the Southern Boobook Owl are embedded in the story of Ornella with the last page of the book describing the life cycle of this species of owl. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921054754. Our Book No: 29621. $18 AUD.

249. Whitley, Gilbert P.; Soady, Mary E. (illustrator) (1942). The Solvol Fish Book: The Life and Habits of 80 Australian Fishes Sydney: Boylan & Co Pty Ltd Printers. 20 pp. Paperback small oblong, fair condition only, stapled pamphlet (12cm x 19cm), full-page colour drawings, colour advert rear cover, covers little creased, foxed spots some pages, few edge tears covers, small tear spine ends, staples rusted, corner tips covers & pages little creased, few bottom corner tips missing, small hole one page (slight text loss), some edgewear. A children's picture book about Australian fish. Written by an ichthyologist (fish expert) at the Australian Museum. The paintings are perfect in every detail, from the beautiful colours to the intricate structure of each fish. This little book is full of fish knowledge and makes fascinating reading for any age. Solvol is an Australian soap brand (advert rear cover). (No date, about 1942.). Our Book No: 40799. $22 AUD.

250. Wild Dog, Books; Norman, Dr Mark (fact checker) (2011). Going to the Poles (Reprint ed) [Going to Series]. Melbourne, Fitzroy: Wild Dog Books. 31 pp. Paperback large wide quarto, very good condition, large double-spread colour photos, top spine little bumped, minor edgewear. A special children's picture book from Wild Dog Books (large quarto paperback) about the amazing ways that animals survive in the unique North and South polar habitats (Arctic and Antarctic). The target audience is primary school age, but younger children would be interested in the large-as-life animal photos and simple text. (This copy: Paperback reprint edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742032016. Our Book No: 29700. $15 AUD.

251. Wild, Margaret; Brooks, Ron (illustrator) (2005). Zorro. Caracas, Venezuela: Ediciones Ekare / Edif. Banco del Libro. Unnum pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings. A classic children's picture story, written in the Spanish language, and published in Venezuela. An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone. ISBN/ASIN: 9802573140. Our Book No: 14836. $20 AUD.

252. Winch, Madeleine (1988). Come by Chance (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear jacket (minimal foxing reverse side), autograph (author’s written name front free flyleaf). First edition. This is a delightful children's picture story by Madeleine Winch about a lady named Bertha who provides a happy and warm shelter for animals. The town 'Come By Chance' exists in the Australian bush. The house is loved and lived in by two caring people and their ever-increasing 'family' of stray and needy animals. The author is also an Australian painter and printmaker. (This copy is the first edition hardcover, autographed.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207156719. Our Book No: 28104. $25 AUD.

253. Windross, Aurella A. (1957). Why? - and Because: 23 Nature Study Projects for Junior Classes (Unstated Australian, reprint ed). Sydney: Whitcombe & Tombs. 48 pp. Paperback quarto, card cover, good plus condition, many black & white drawings, few small faint stains covers, bottom corner covers & pages little creased, sticker title page, minor annotation contents page (tick marks). Unstated Australian edition, containing a section on the platypus. School textbook: sections on plant life, insect life, bird life, miscellaneous (snail, frog, platypus, do you know?, can you tell?, have you seen?). Our Book No: 14670. $10 AUD.

254. Winer, Yvonne; Lloyd-Jones, Karen (illustrator) (2000). Butterflies Fly (1st ed). Sydney: Margaret Hamilton / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, some faint creasing pages, minor edgewear corners, sticker mark front free flyleaf. First edition. This fascinating children's picture book features numerous butterflies from around the world and makes a plea for their conservation. Yvonne Winer's charming whimsical verses create the mood for each butterfly, and the life-like illustrations bring them to life. There is a butterfly identification guide at the back with factual information about each butterfly. Illustrated by Karen Lloyd-Jones. ISBN/ASIN: 1876289015. Our Book No: 17791. $25 AUD.

255. Winer, Yvonne; Lloyd-Jones, Karen (illustrator) (2001). Butterflies Fly (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Margaret Hamilton / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, tables, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This fascinating children's picture book features numerous butterflies from around the world and makes a plea for their conservation. Yvonne Winer's charming whimsical verses create the mood for each butterfly, and the life-like illustrations bring them to life. There is a butterfly identification guide at the back with factual information about each butterfly. Illustrated by Karen Lloyd-Jones. ISBN/ASIN: 1876289430. Our Book No: 29602. $20 AUD.

256. Woods, Barbara; Pike, B. E. [Betty] (illustrator) (1944). The Adventurous Koalas. Melbourne: J. B. Picken & Sons. 48 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, stapled (rusted), full-page colour drawings, pages lightly toned, spine repaired (transparent archival tape), faint creasing & marking, minor edgewear, minor pencil annotation, owner's written name. Delightful little children's picture story about the adventures of two koalas. (Estimated date, 1944, Trove catalogue. Muir 8167. The probable later of two cover designs.). Our Book No: 16902. $30 AUD.

257. Wright, Alan (illustrator) (1949). Koala Friends. London: Collins. 32 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, thick card covers, black & white drawings, color photos, light foxing endpapers, pages lightly toned, two pages slightly LOOSE near end of spine, minor edgewear, written and dated dedication free flyleaf, protected by removable semiarchival sleeve. Children's picture story about koalas and their friends. The animals are real but the story is fictional. The main character is a small koala named Christopher. He falls out of his tree, and is attacked by a dingo. His friend Kenny the kangaroo bounds away to get him some help. He knows about a man who helps invalid koalas. Kenny finds the man, and he takes the little koala home until his broken leg is mended, and he can go home to his Mother Queen Caroline and his father King Edward. (Muir 4017. No date, but 1943, written dedication, which states: Peter with love from Auntie Kay Xmas 1943. Muir and Trove state 1949, with no author illustrator.) Our Book No: 40825. $30 AUD.