Magic Beach Book and Memory card game by Alison Lester

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books

A beautiful gift package featuring Alison Lester's all-time favourite Australian beach book plus a memory card game. A beautiful gift package featuring Alison Lester's all-time favourite Australian beach book plus a memory card game.   Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a bonfire under the stars. Come to Magic Beach, where adventure begins... The perfect gift! Magic Beach is a long-standing favourite with Australian children. The memory game comprises 16 cards (75 mm high x 110 mm wide). ...Show more

A Flamboyance of Flamingos by Jennifer Cossins

$9.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books

A wisdom of wombats? A loveliness of ladybirds? A parcel of penguins? Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with CBCA award-winning Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. Featuring 28 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, this book will delight c hildren and adults alike. ...Show more

A Guinea Pig Nutcracker by Alex Goodwin

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books

The Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigsAs the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances... This is the world famous ballet, as you've never seen it before. ...Show more

Frida Kahlo Deluxe Doll and Book Set by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

This adorably stylish gift set includes a board book version of the internationally best-selling Frida Kahlo--from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series--and a 7.25" plush Frida Kahlo doll. When Frida was a teenager, an accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she bega n painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle with their own little Frida as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating painter, and will also enjoy exploring the modern and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Then they can play "artist" with their Frida doll, dressed in her signature bold style, in a light blue traditional skirt and red shirt with a green satin bow tied through her braided updo. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a  best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! ...Show more

The Mum (Ladybird How It Works) by Jason Hazeley; Joel Morris

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Ladybird How It Works

The PERFECT GIFT for Mum would be to let her take the day off while you do everything for her. Why not get her this book instead? ---------------- This is mum. A mum has two very important jobs to do. One is to look after her children. The other is to do everything else as well. ---------------- Now Lyn dsay's little boy is at nursery, she is looking for a job. At this interview, the lady asks Lyndsay all sorts of questions, which Lyndsay has trouble answering because she has the Octonauts theme going round her head. Lyndsay hopes she is not singing out loud. ---------------- This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' Stylist ...Show more

Don Tillman's Standardised Meal System by Graeme Simsion

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Reading Level: 5.5 Humour

'So, you cook this same meal every Tuesday, right?' 'Correct.' I listed the eight major advantages of the Standardised Meal System. 1. No need to accumulate recipe books. 2. Standard shopping list-hence very efficient shopping. 3. Almost zero waste-nothing in the refrigerator or pantry unless required f or one of the recipes. 4. Diet planned and nutritionally balanced in advance. 5. No time wasted wondering what to cook. 6. No mistakes, no unpleasant surprises. 7. Excellent food, superior to most restaurants at a much lower price (see point 3). 8. Minimal cognitive load required. 'Cognitive load?' 'The cooking procedures are in my cerebellum-virtually no conscious effort is required.' 'Like riding a bike.' 'Correct.' Here at last, by popular demand, is the weekly system of food preparation that Professor Don Tillman, star of the Rosie trilogy, lives by-everything from his signature lobster salad to the world's best risotto, across the four seasons. This essential guide also includes handy tips about losing weight, mixing cocktails and stress-free entertaining. Don Tillman's Standardised Meal Systemwill not only show you how to make delicious meals- it will open your mind a different way of shopping, cooking and living. The Don Tillman way. ...Show more

WhatAMelon: Comforting Pick-You-ups for Epickle Fails by Pyramid

$12.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books

If you know a pearfect numpty who needs a bit of sage advice, chia them up with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns. #youokalehun? About the series This cute and colourful series of fruit-pun-filled gift books are the perfect pick-me-ups for you, your friend or your partner in crime. D o you need to avocuddle, or are you grapeful for someone who's a bit of a melon? Then share the clove with these little books: AvoCuddle, WhataMelon, You are my Raisin for Living, Don't Give a Fig, I am Grapeful, You are 24 Carrot Gold. *veg, nuts and seeds are fair game ...Show more

101 Things to Do to Find Love in the Modern World by Cleopatra Valentine

$12.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books

  Are you unlucky in love and searching for The One? Look no further! This fun collection of dating tips and romantic guidance will unlock the secrets of love - and make you laugh along the way. Find out how to use a pie chart to banish the ghosts of romances past. Learn how to win at online dat ing armed with guaranteed conversation starters and a cheat's guide to astrology. And discover top tips for an unforgettable date - from how to whip up an aphrodisiac beetroot dip, to why you should take your new love to the supermarket. ...Show more

A Little Book of Friendship by TWIGSEEDS

$5.95 AUD

Category: Gift Books

A Little Book of Hugs by TWIGSEEDS

$5.95 AUD

Category: Gift Books

A Little Book of Smiles by Knapp Kate

$5.95 AUD

Category: Gift Books

A Little Box of Hope - 24 Affirmation cards by Twigseeds

$14.95 AUD

Category: Gift Books

24 Hopeful Thoughts to Enrich Your Soul These beautifully boxed affirmation cards will enlighten, inspire and amuse. They are beautifully illustrated and make a fantastic gift for the person who has everything.