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1. Abercrombie, Barbara; Graham, Mark (illustrator) (1994). Charlie Anderson. London: Puffin Books / Penguin Group (NZ). Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, creases & scuffing spine, minor edgewear, label on flyleaf. Delightful children's picture story about a cat called Charlie who has two homes, two names, and two families who love him. The full-age illustrations bring the story of this very lucky cat to life. ISBN/ASIN: 014054464X. Our Book No: 40087. $12 AUD.

2. 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.

3. 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 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 Aboriginal folklore of natural life. First edition. (No ISBN in book.). ISBN/ASIN: B00HNI9WRE. Our Book No: 30368. $15 AUD.

4. Aebersold, Carol V.; Bell, Chanda A. ; Steinwart, Coe (illustrator) (2005). The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (1st ed). Atlanta, GA: CCA and B, LLC. 28 pp. Hardback large square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial boards, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. This children's picture story by Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell is about an Elf who works for and reports to Santa Claus. This edition of the book features a female Elf. This traditional Christmas story has been written by a mother and daughter who have their own Elf on the Shelf which brings the whole family a lot of joy every year. The beautiful drawings by Coe Steinwart are very lifelike, and bring the story alive. This book will delight all ages and put some magic into this very special time of year. (This copy: Hardcover book only. This ISBN is part of a box set, missing here.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780976990796. Our Book No: 41701. $18 AUD.

5. Aidmasta (1967). Sunny Stories: A Reader for Infant Schools (3 booklets). Sydney: Aidmasta Productions. 24 + 32 + 31 pp. Each booklet: Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), very good condition, card covers, colour drawings, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & rubbing. Australian children's readers, being the first 3 of 4 issued pamphlets. Book 1 features rhymes. Book 2 introduces double consonant blends. Book 3 has short stories. These small booklets would be great for children or adults who collect readers. (No date, but 1967, Trove.). Our Book No: 22060. $15 AUD.

6. Ainsworth, Ruth (1954). Fun, Fires and Friends (Stage One, Book 7) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, corner tips covers & some pages little creased, pages lightly toned, slight loss top corner tip front cover, cover little loose (pages firm), minor edgewear. A school reader story by Ruth Ainsworth about two boys named Sandy and Sammy, and their new friends Peggy and Bob. Bob likes to boast, so he does not get along with Sandy and Sammy at first. Our Book No: 29126. $15 AUD.

7. 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 by Ruth Ainsworth 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.

8. Ainsworth, Ruth (1955). A Pill for Owl (Stage One, Book 9) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little rubbed, corner tips covers & few pages lightly creased, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A delightful school reader story about an owl who has a cold and the other animals try to convince him that he needs medicine to feel better, but he says he is fine. Our Book No: 29128. $15 AUD.

9. Ainsworth, Ruth (1955). Black Bill (Stage One, Book 8) (1st ed) [Ruth Ainsworth Readers]. London: William Heinemann. 30 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white drawings, spine ends little rubbed, corner tips covers & few pages lightly creased, pages faintly toned, slight bump base spine, two ink stripes bottom edge, minor edgewear. A delightful story about a rabbit named Snowdrop who was looked after very well by her owner, Susan. Snowdrop had some unhappy adventures with some wild rabbits whose leader was named Black Bill, when she left her home to follow them. Snowdrop does make it back home, and is very happy to be there with Susan. Our Book No: 29127. $15 AUD.

10. Allen, L. H. (1924). Billy-bubbles: Child Songs (2nd, reissue ed). [Sydney}: [Teacher's College Press]. 40 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket, good plus condition, paper-covered boards (marked), quarter-bound (cloth spine & corners), few pages little creased during manufacture, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, faint owner's written name front cover. Poems by a sometime senior lecturer in English, Teacher's College Sydney, and professor of English at Royal Military College. (Possibly reprint of second edition, lacking the title page that has the Teacher's College Press imprint, but retains the second title page, which just states the publication date. A few pages poorly cut: the text is not centred on these pages.). Our Book No: 17117. $20 AUD.

11. Allison, Catherine; Reed, Neil (illustrator) (2012). Brown Paper Bear (Australian, new ed). Melbourne, Heatherton: Bonney Press / Hinkler Books. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, brown-tinted pages, top corner tip rear cover & last few pages creased, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story by Catherine Allison, illustrated by Neil Reed. The story is about a very special teddy bear wrapped in brown paper and hidden away in an old toy chest. The teddy bear meets a girl, Jessica, and takes her on a magical adventure. Handsomely ISBN/ASIN: 9781743088425. Our Book No: 29755. $15 AUD.

12. 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.

13. Anderson, Hugh (1972). The Singing Roads: A Guide to Australian Children's Authors and Illustrators (2 Parts in 1). Sydney: Wentworth Books. 205 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, blue cloth cover (gilt spine bands & lettering), black & white photos (portraits), stencilled pages, minor edgewear. Hugh Anderson provides innovative brief biographies of Australian children's books authors and illustrators (some written by the writers themselves). The two parts bound as one hardback volume, retaining original card covers: Part 1 (4th edition, 1972, 128 pages), and Part 2 (1970, 77 pages). ISBN/ASIN: 0855870311. Our Book No: 17449. $40 AUD.

14. 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.

15. 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, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear. The second beautifully illustrated children’s picture story about Limu the blue turtle, who tends to his pretty Hawaiian garden. But a seaweed tree from the Faraway-Forest becomes too big for the space, so Limu and his new friend Coral the pink turtle and her friends return the tree to the Forest. Coral helps Timu restore his Hawaiian garden, and they live there happily thereafter and raise a family of little turtles. ISBN/ASIN: 0931548640. Our Book No: 24956. $15 AUD.

16. Arthur, Ruth M.; Turvey, R. M. (illustrator) (1950). The Crooked Brownie [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 62 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, card cover, black & white drawings (some hand-coloured), black & white plates, staples rusted, cover base spine torn (archival tape repair), pages faintly toned, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear, faint price sticker marks, rubber shop stamp, owner's written name. No 353 in this series for ages 8 to 9 years. A story about a brownie (small goblin). (Estimated date, 1950, McLaren no. 353e, G3721. Originally published in 1936 by Harrap, London. Rubber stamp of Anthony Horderns. Written name of Lynette Wood, Lakemba, Class 5A.). Our Book No: 16954. $18 AUD.

17. Axelsen, Stephen (1986). Eucalyptus Christmas (Reprint ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Hodder & Stoughton. 22 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. A charming Australian children's picture story in verse by Stephen Axelsen about Christmas time and how the eucalyptus tree plays a very important part. He also illustrated the book. ISBN/ASIN: 0340401583. Our Book No: 27321. $20 AUD.

18. Balderson, Margaret; Haldane, Roger (illustrator) (1979). Blue and Gold Day (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine ends scuffed, top corners worn, closed tear top corner front cover, light foxing reverse side, spine creased), light toning pages, spine ends little bumped. A children's picture story by Margaret Balderson about a young boy and girl and their dog enjoying the pleasures of early morning exploration of a nearby beach.. The sensitive text along with life-like illustrations by award-winning artist Roger Haldane, allows every reader to share one of those special holiday days, a blue and gold day, when the whole world shines. ISBN/ASIN: 0207137854. Our Book No: 27827. $12 AUD.

19. Ball, Duncan; Bishop, Michael (illustrator) (1995). First I Bought a House (1st ed). Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, spine & front cover little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (written dedication by illustrator). This charming Australian children's picture story by Duncan Ball is about a little boy and the old run-down house he "buys" and fixes up all by himself. The illustrations are by Michael Bishop, a young, self-taught artist who lives in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. He was only 18 years old when he began work on the closely observed, intricately detailed and amusing pictures for the subtly understated text. A beautiful book for everyone in the family to enjoy,. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183768. Our Book No: 40235. $25 AUD.

20. Bancroft, Bronwyn (2016). Remembering Lionsville (New, reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback oblong small folio, very good plus condition, colour drawings (mostly full-page), few sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minimal edgewear. A colourful children's picture story about the family home of Bronwyn Bancroft, of Aboriginal and Scottish / Polish descent. Bronwyn brings to life her family oral history and her own childhood memories. This story is also about life in Lionsville, in the valley of the Washpool and Ewingar Forests, northern New South Wales. The story is about Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people supporting each other. The bright art work by the award-winning author will appeal to any age. (Paperback edition, 2016.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760295349. Our Book No: 41364. $20 AUD.

21. Barber, Shirley (2002). Let's Look at Colours (New format ed). Melbourne, Noble Park: Summit Press. 16 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, foldout colour palette inside rear cover, minor edgewear including spine ends. A children’s picture book by Shirley Barber that displays vibrant colours and detailed drawings that will keep young children busy for hours. Each page spread identifies a specific colour, and has educational value about colours. (New format edition. This edition contains a handy foldout colour palette at the end showing the names of each colour used in the illustrations.). ISBN/ASIN: 1865038083. Our Book No: 17864. $20 AUD.

22. Barker, House of (1941). A Surprise for Shirley [Joy Series]. Melbourne: House of Barker. 12 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, pictorial card covers (staples lightly rusted), black & white & single-colour drawings, front cover creased, covers lightly toned (small edge creases & tears), pages toned as usual, some edgewear cover corners, minimal annotation title page (old price). Collectible children's picture book by the House of Barker about a six-year-old girl named Shirley who asks many questions, but did not find the answers until she was visited by a fairy in her dreams. A delightful old story, the drawings are wonderful and will bring real joy to children and adults alike. (No 7 in the Joy Series. No date, but 1941, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: B001UDLU4Q. Our Book No: 22037. $20 AUD.

23. Barnes, Victor; English, Hal (illustrator) (1972). Aboriginal Tales (Large format ed). Sydney: Golden Press. 26 pp. Hardback small folio (32cm), no jacket, fair to good condition (reading copy), pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, full-page colour drawings, corners boards bumped & worn (worn parts enhanced with texta), spine ends chipped, plastic tape along spine, some edgewear top & bottom edges. This beautifully illustrated children's story is about a boy named Bahmee who discovers how to make a boomerang. The large full-colour drawings make this a delightful children's picture story for any child, or adult interested in Aboriginal folklore. The scarce large-format edition (reading copy). Unnumbered pages. ISBN/ASIN: 0855580607. Our Book No: 40629. $25 AUD.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Base, Graeme (2002). My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (1st Penguin ed). 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.

29. 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.

30. Batchelor, Lindy; Alderton, John (illustrator); Sutton, Emma (designer) (2001). Zooming in on Taronga. Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 28 pp. Paperback small folio, good plus condition, colour photos & drawings, colour map at rear, edges little rubbed, minor creasing covers & pages (notably cover corner tips), autograph (author's written dedication title page). A children's picture story by Lindy Batchelor about an animal-loving boy named Jordan who went on a photographic adventure to world-famous Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Discover what Jordan does when he discovers that his photos did not turn out as he expects! Delightfully illustrated by John Alderton. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Education Centre and Library at Taronga Zoo. (Written dedication states: 'To Amelia. See you at Taronga Zoo soon! Batchelor'.). ISBN/ASIN: 0858811871. Our Book No: 25146. $25 AUD.

31. Bauman, Cathy; Riggs, Maureen (illustrator) (1995). A Grain of Sand [A Time in the Life of Series]. Brisbane: Cathy Bauman / Printed by Lea Printing. 8 pp. Hardback small square, no jacket, very good condition, stapled (concealed), library tape as spine binding, colour drawings, faded patch front cover, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark front cover. A children's picture story by Cathy Bauman about a day in the life of a grain of sand. The life-like drawings by Maureen Riggs make this a delightful book for any age. (From the 'A Time in the Life of Series'. The word 'sand' front cover lightly faded.). ISBN/ASIN: 0958763305. Our Book No: 30680. $15 AUD.

32. Benedetto, Robert (1982). The Hawaii Journals of the New England Missionaries 1813 - 1894: A Guide to the Holdings of the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library. Honolulu: Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library. 85 pp. Paperback wide trade, card cover, very good condition, black & white text-photos, covers little foxed & scratched, pages lightly toned as usual, thinned spot top corner rear cover (covered by sticker). Largely a handsomely annotated list of books and manuscripts in this children's society library. Appendices provide a chronological list of missionary journals, a list of companies and individual arrivals, stations and missionaries, and tables on church membership and mission schools. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 14376. $20 AUD.

33. Bennett, Charles H. (1982). Old Nurse's Book of Rhymes, Jingles and Ditties (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 64 pp. Hardback wide octavo, very good condition, blind stamped red cloth covers, gilt title front cover & spine, gilt decoration front cover, colour engravings. In cardboard slipcase, slight crease base spine. Facsimile edition. Classic book of jingles and rhymes edited and illustrated by Charles H. Bennett. Engraved by Edmund Evans and then hand-coloured and printed by Griffith and Farran. In 1858, Bennett selected and whimsically illustrated, with a wealth of comic detail, the traditional nursery rhymes. The beautiful drawings and poems would appeal to older children. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30586. $35 AUD.

34. Bennett, Rodney (1950). The Unexpected Christmas [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 80 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (two hand-coloured), cover little marked (staples rusted), fore-edge little stained, patchy foxing edges, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, shop sticker. No 368 in this series for ages 8 to 10 years. A story about preparing for Christmas celebrations. (Estimated date, 1950, McLaren no. 368, G2752. Anthony Horderns sticker front cover.). Our Book No: 16948. $15 AUD.

35. 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.

36. Bently, Peter; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws Goes to School (1st ed). Bath: Parragon. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear jacket. First edition. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Muddypaws follows Ben to the first day at school. Full of humour - the story of two inseparable friends. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The scarce first edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781445436807. Our Book No: 29046. $20 AUD.

37. Binks, Wendy (2007). Scrambled Egg: Another Stripey Adventure (1st ed). Perth, South Fremantle: Stunned Emu Press. 28 pp. Paperback wide quarto, card cover, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), corner tips covers little scuffed, minor edgewear. This is another Stripey adventure by Wendy Binks, the author of 'Where’s Stripey?' Stripey the brave and curious emu and his animal friends are searching for the mother of the tiny creature that has hatched from an egg. They go from Broken Springs to beyond the Black Stump. The large colourful illustrations and simple text will keep children of all ages fascinated. There are valuable animal facts at the rear. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646479293. Our Book No: 41784. $15 AUD.

38. 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.

39. Birkin, Andrew (2003). J. M. Barrie and the Lost Boys (The Real Story Behind Peter Pan) (Updated ed). New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. 324 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, owner's sticker, cover photo differs from stock photo. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . J. M. Barrie, novelist, playwright, and author of Peter Pan, led a life as magical as his famous creation. Childless in his marriage, Barrie grew obsessively close to the five young boys of the Davies family, becoming their guardian when they were orphaned. Draws extensively on a vast range of notebooks, memoirs, and recorded interviews with the Davies family. Originally published in 1979, this illustrated reissue has a new preface to mark the release of "Neverland", the film of Barrie's life, and the upcoming centenary of "Peter Pan". ISBN/ASIN: 0300098227. Our Book No: 13240. $30 AUD.

40. Bjork, Christina; Anderson, Lena (illustrator); Sandin, Joan (translator) (1992). Linnea in Monet's Garden (Reprint ed) [Linnea Books]. New York: R. & S. Books. 53 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour & black & white photos & drawings, faint foxing top edge. Linnea visits Claude Monet's garden in Paris. She sees many of his actual paintings. Now she understands what it means for a painter to be called an Impressionist. This innovative art book for children contains many beautiful full-color photos of many of the French artist's famous paintings.(Translated from the Swedish language.). ISBN/ASIN: 9129583144. Our Book No: 21049. $15 AUD.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. Bohny, Nicholas (1982). The New Picture Book, being Pictorial Lessons on Form, Comparison, and Number, for Children Under Seven Years of Age, with Explanations [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 36 pp. Hardback oblong folio, very good plus condition, colour plates, pictorial board cover (red cloth spine), in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. The 36 single-sided pages of colour drawings, two or three per page, each picture of familiar things, has a caption underneath asking questions about the picture. Originally published in Germany, 1850, then (English translation) in Edinburgh by Edmonston & Douglas, 1858. By German educator, who believed that children initially learn by doing and visualising pictures. Inspired by Froebel's Kindergarten movement, involving creative play. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16943. $50 AUD.

44. Bonn, Franz (1978). The Children's Theatre: A Reproduction of the Antique Pop-up Book (Facsimile ed). London / New York: Kestrel Books / Viking Press. 4 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour pop-up drawings, corners bumped, tiny scuff front cover, spine & bottom edge covers lightly faded, spine little slack (pages firm), spine little creased. This pop-up children's book, originally published in 1878 by J. F. Schreiber of Esslingen in Germany, contains four scenes on stage: one from Little Red Riding Hood, one from Hansel and Gretel, one showing the nativity scene, and the final one with a family around the tree on Christmas Eve. All four pictures have all their parts in place which is unusual for a pop-up book. A charming children's picture book that can be acted out with family and friends. (Novelty item: Pop-up drawings.). ISBN/ASIN: 0722655363. Our Book No: 29662. $25 AUD.

45. Boomerang, Golden (1942). The Further Adventures of Tuckonie and Peggy (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, no title page as issued, folding board game & counter cards centre pages, front cover very scratched & little stained, spine repaired (narrow black cloth binding), some patchy foxing, edgewear, copy 1. (Estimated date, 1942, Trove catalogue. Muir 696.) Includes board game (pages 16A & 16B, foxed reverse side, edgewear) and spinner & counters (page 16C, rarely found). Children's story based on Aboriginal legends and customs, and also based on the popular 1940s radio serial "Search for The Golden Boomerang". Hoadley's Violet Crumble prize advert on rear cover. Our Book No: 16264. $40 AUD.

46. Boomerang, Golden (1942). The Further Adventures of Tuckonie and Peggy (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, no title page as issued, folding board game & counter cards centre pages, cover corners very frayed & repaired (front cover little creased, rear cover stained at base), spine repaired (narrow black cloth spine), patchy foxing, edgewear, copy 2. (Estimated date, 1942, Trove catalogue. Muir 696) Includes board game (pages 16A & 16B, toned & foxed reverse side, edgewear) and spinner & counters (page 16C, in facsimile). Children's story based on Aboriginal legends and customs, and also based on the popular 1940s radio serial "Search for The Golden Boomerang". Hoadley's Violet Crumble prize advert on rear cover. Our Book No: 16264A. $40 AUD.

47. 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.

48. Brambles, Woody (2017). From Farm to Table: Grains. Melbourne, Clifton Hill: Louie & Ted. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, colour photos (most full-page), minor edgewear. Target audience: Primary school age. The educational story of how grains like rice, wheat and corn make the long journey from the ground to be used in food for human use, livestock - and industrial products such as ethanol, which is often made from corn or sugarcane, and is used in many cars and small vehicles. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742034416. Our Book No: 30377. $18 AUD.

49. Brandard, T. (printer); Rusher, John Golby (publisher) (1982). Diamonds and Toads and Two Other Stories: Diamonds and Toads, Scripture Histories, Jack and Jill and Old Dame Gill (Three Chapbooks in Envelopes and Slipcase) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 14 + 21 + 16 pp. Each book: Paperback small, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white plates. Three books (each in envelope) & single slipcase. Facsimile edition. Diamonds and Toads is a translation of Les Fees, a little-known story that first appeared in Perrault's Histoires 1697, but the edition reproduced here was originally printed by T. Brandard, Birmingham. The second booklet Scripture Histories retells eight stories from both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This booklet was printed by F. Houlston and Son, Wellington. The woodcuts in this booklet are appropriate to the texts. The third chapbook was published by John Golby Rusher, Banbury, who opened a printing office in 1808. Jack and Jill, and Old Dame Gill begins with a traditional English rhyme, dating perhaps from the early 17th century. The second verse is more recent, and the further 13 stanzas, found in many early 19th-century chapbooks, were added by an anonymous hand. The woodcuts were designed by George Cruikshank and then engraved by A. R. Branston. Jack and Jill is folded uncut, as originally printed. The card envelopes that wrap around each individual booklet add a special touch. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30588. $30 AUD.

50. Brash, Nicholas; de Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1989). Alphacats. Sydney: Hutchinson Australia / Bow Press. 54 pp. Hardback large square quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear jacket. This beautiful children's picture book by Nicholas Brash is a fun and unusual way to teach children the letters of the alphabet. Australian locations are added to the cat's names to make a rhyme. For example: "Kakadu Katherine, with her Knapsack full of Knick-Knacks, cooks her Kettle on the Kindling, Knitting the night away." An Australian animal or two is hidden in each of the 26 (A to Z) pictures for you to find. Beautiful intricate illustrations by Wendy de Paauw. ISBN/ASIN: 0091696305. Our Book No: 27817. $30 AUD.

51. Breunesse, Caroline; Van Gogh, Vincent (artist); McCreadie, Catherine (translator) (1997). Visiting Vincent van Gogh [Adventures in Art]. Munich: Prestel-Verlag. 28 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover (spine little faded), full-page colour paintings, minor edgewear. This special children's picture book by Caroline Breunesse depicts some of Vincent Van Gogh's most characteristic paintings, and explains how they reveal the stages in his life, his experiences, and his emotions. She visits the different places where the famous Dutch artist lived and worked, and shows how he saw the world that he captured in his brightly coloured paintings (here illustrated). Translated from the German. This 'Adventures in Art' series by Prestel-Verlag opens up the world of art to children of all ages. . ISBN/ASIN: 3791318764. Our Book No: 25128. $15 AUD.

52. Brock, Kale; Seward, Helga (illustrator) (2018). Mandy Microbe's Big Gut Adventure. Sydney: Brock Creative Media. 32 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful humorous Australian children's picture book by Kale Brock, with full-colour full-page drawings by Helga Seward, will suit most ages. Mandy and her one trillion microbial friends live a happy life in Jack's gut. He feeds his microbes with a lot of fibre from differant whole foods every day. This changes when he goes to a birthday party and his gut is invaded by the Candies. Mandy has to find her friends who have run away, and restore Jack's gut to it’s regular environment. It is is going to be a long journey. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994530318. Our Book No: 41316. $20 AUD.

53. 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.

54. Brown, Bob; Johnson, Wally; Wood, Ben (illustrator) (2012). Give Me a Home Among the Gum Trees (New ed). Sydney, Gosford: Scholastic Australia. 21 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Children's picture book about a classic Australian song, which will suit all ages. Words by Bob Brown, the noted Tasmanian environmentalist and leader of the Greens Party. Give me a home among the gum trees, with lots of plum trees, a sheep or two, a kangaroo. Ben Wood's warm and funny illustrations bring this classic Aussie song to life. ISBN/ASIN: 9781862919853. Our Book No: 29927. $20 AUD.

55. Browne, Frances (1951). Granny's Wonderful Chair [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover (blue & orange on pale orange), full-page black & white drawings (including frontispiece), spine repaired (archival tape), centre page spread LOOSE, staples rusted, top corner tip covers removed, pages toned particularly edges, minor edgewear, old price marks. No 301 in this series for children of ages 8 to 9 years. A fairy story about a little girl named Snowflake and her very old grandmother Dame Frostyface. (Estimated date, 1951, McLaren 301l, no G number, printed by Purbrick (the last of 12 editions). Originally published by Whitcombe, 1908, being an adaptation of "Granny's wonderful chair and tales of fairy times", London, 1856. Our Book No: 17009. $15 AUD.

56. 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.

57. Bruinsma, Silvio; Morris, Phoebe (illustrator) (2021). Mittens: Wellington's Famous Purr-sonality (Reprint ed). Auckland: Penguin Random House New Zealand. 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story about a ginger Turkish Angora cat who loved to explore the city. This story is based on a real cat who is well-known in Wellington, New Zealand. He brings joy to everyone he meets, in this delightful rhyming story. The true story of the Bruinsma family, Mittens and his brother Latte, is at the rear. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143775850. Our Book No: 41777. $20 AUD.

58. Brymer, John; Orr, Stewart (1909). Gammon and Spinach. London, Glasgow & Dublin: Blackie & Son. 104 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, good condition, red cloth spine, pictorial board cover (soiled, considerable edgewear, rear cover very scuffed), grey endpapers, full-page colour drawings, first few & last few pages foxed (otherwise minimal internally), small edge tears, scuffing few pages, written & dated dedication. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A scarce collectible children's picture book, verses by John Brymer, drawings by Stewart Orr. Consists of a series of vignettes (4-line verse) with colour picture on facing page, separated from the next pair by two blank pages. (No date, but about 1907. Written dedication, 1909.) ISBN/ASIN: B000WQWSG6. Our Book No: 16431. $150 AUD.

59. Brzezinski, Monica; Tisdall, Brian (illustrator) (2007). The Burrawang Bunyip from the Bottomless Swamp. Tallebudgera Valley, QLD: Remi & Monica Brzezinski. 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, card covers (with flaps), colour drawings, panorama drawing endpapers, minor 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. Bunyip overhears children talking about a scary ledgendary creature in the swamp. Scared yet curious he sets out to identify this mysterious creature. But this book carries an important environmental message. Perhaps the bunyip does not exist, like so many native animals threatened with extinction. The beautiful illustrations by Brian Tisdall will delight all ages. . ISBN/ASIN: 9780958164153. Our Book No: 27238. $18 AUD.

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. Burningham, John (2000). Come Away From the Water, Shirley (Reprint ed). London: Red Fox / Random Century Children's. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner creased rear cover, minor edgewear corners & spine. A children's picture book about a girl named Shirley who has many adventures when she goes to the beach with her parents. The easy-to-read text and large pictures make this a delightful book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780099899402. Our Book No: 29216. $12 AUD.

63. Burt, Denise; Bishop, Tom (illustrator) (1974). Samuel the Stickybeak Anteater (1st ed). Adelaide: Rigby Limited. 24 pp. Hardback small folio, no jacket as issued, 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.

64. 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.

65. Butterfield, Moira; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws (New, p/b ed). Bath, UK: Parragon. 24 pp. Paperback large square quarto (29 x 25 cm), very good condition, colour drawings, minimal creasing front cover, minor edgewear. Muddypaws, by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Simon Mendez (2011). A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Ben could not decide on a name, until his new puppy found his own name because of his liking for muddy puddles. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781445428147. Our Book No: 28097. $15 AUD.

66. 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.

67. Cadecott, Randolph (illustrator); Cowper, William (1982). The Diverting History of John Gilpin + The Babes in the Woods (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 30 + 31 pp. Each book: Paperback small square quarto, very good plus condition, colour plates (drawings), sepia (brown-tinted) drawings. Both in same cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Two classic children's picture books in verse. 'The Diverting History of John Gilpin' was written in 1878 by William Cowper. 'The Babes In the Wood' was written in 1879. Both books have been beautifully illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. The two books share a cardboard slipcase. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.) Our Book No: 30581. $35 AUD.

68. Caesar, Max (1984). How the Sailor Rode the Brumby. Sydney: William Collins. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Correct title: 'How the Sailor Rode the Brumby'. A traditional Australian ballad, here retold and illustrated by Max Caesar as a delightful children's picture story. A sailor decides to become a stockman. His first ride on a brumby horse is hilarious - which he compares to a ride on a boat. Published by William Collins, Sydney. . ISBN/ASIN: 000184315X. Our Book No: 13777. $20 AUD.

69. Calhoun, Mary; Bonners, Susan (illustrator) (1981). Audubon Cat. New York: Eagle Library / William Morrow. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (little chipped, closed tear top spine, tiny piece missing base spine, flap price-clipped). This beautiful children's picture story by Mary Calhoun about the adventures of Hilda the cat will delight cat lovers. Set in the Rockies, this story is full of fun and shows her love of all forms of wildlife. Beautiful illustrations by Susan Bonners show the beauty of a Western autumn and a very charming feline heroine. ISBN/ASIN: 0688322530. Our Book No: 28010. $20 AUD.

70. Campbell, Lang (1929). Merry Murphy (1st ed) [Sunny Books, no. 102]. New York: Algonquin Publishing Company. 40 pp. Hardback small square, no jacket, good condition, pictorial covers, stapled (rebound with new red cloth spine), illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, inside covers lightly toned, covers slightly rubbed, pages lightly toned, edges slightly foxed, some edgewear corners & cover edges. This delightful children's story, written and illustrated by Lang Campbell, is about an Irish potato with legs and a cane and a little green hat, and the jolliest vegetable you ever met. He sets out on his adventures with a cabbage, a carrot, an onion, a cat, a woodchuck, a hen, and a duck who takes him swimming. And, last of all, a cow who wants to visit the County Fair. The colourful small illustrations bring this story to life, and will bring a smile to any face. (From Algonquin Publishing, 1929. Unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: B0006F1VW0. Our Book No: 41598. $40 AUD.

71. Carroll, Lewis ; Tenniel, John (illustrator) (1982). The Nursery Alice Containing Twenty Coloured Enlargements from Tenniel's Illustrations to "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" with Text Adapted to Nursery Readers (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 56 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, tissue guide title page, frontispiece, papered boards (olive green cloth spine), colour drawings. In cardboard slipcase, small bump fore-edge, small creases spine. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, written by Lewis Carroll and illustrated by John Tenniel. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Originally published in 1889 by Macmillan, London. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30577. $30 AUD.

72. Castley, Dora; Fowler, Kathleen; Carstairs, Sheila; Robertson, Edward W. (illustrator) (1965). The Car Race. London: Thomas Nelson & Sons. 64 pp. Paperback small wide trade, good condition, pictorial flexible cloth covers, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, covers little marked (rubbed patch rear cover), pages lightly toned, slight foxing edges, top corner rear cover creased, top corners some pages slightly creased, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s.) This small school reader for primary school has four stories: The Car Race [lead story] - Dusty - The Little Elephant - The Goose Chase. The easy-to-read text and bright colourful drawings will suit most ages. Our Book No: 29728. $20 AUD.

73. 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.

74. Cawthorne, W. A.; McRae, Rodney (illustrator) (1988). Who Killed Cockatoo? (Deluxe ed). Sydney, Hunters Hill: Margaret Hamilton. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), gilt edges, full-colour glossy drawings (many full-page), autograph (written names illustrator & publisher label front endpaper). In black cloth slipcase, colour vignette front cover. The traditional English children's rhyme 'Who Killed Cock Robin?' was first adapted for Australian children over 100 years ago by William Alexander Cawthorne, in about 1870 in Adelaide. This book is thought to be one of the earliest children's picture books written and printed and published in Australia. The revised illustrations in this modern edition strive to amalgamate the many images of Australia today. Aboriginal and primitive motifs have been painted in contemporary colours to reflect the Australian landscape, sea, sun and sky. For the sake of clarity a few minor changes have been made to the verse text, but, basically, it remains the same as when it was first written. (The inaugural publication of Margaret Hamilton Books. This copy is the deluxe hardback in slipcase, limited to 200 autographed copies. This copy: no. 14.) ISBN/ASIN: 0947241043. Our Book No: 40953. $150 AUD.

75. 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.

76. Chapman, Jean; Laroche, Sandra (illustrator) (1993). A Day with May Gibbs at Nutcote. Sydney: Margaret Hamilton Books. 30 pp. Paperback oblong wide octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. A delightful children’s picture story by Jean Chapman about a day in the life of May Gibbs, the Australian author and illustrator of children's stories, most notably her famous Snugglepot and Cuddlepie series. May Gibbs lived at Nutcote, her house overlooking Sydney Harbour at Neutral Bay, which is now a National Trust property. Illustrated by Sandra Laroche. ISBN/ASIN: 0947241469. Our Book No: 4350. $30 AUD.

77. 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, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. A beautiful true story by Christipher Cheng about a wombat, lavishly illustrated by Liz Duthie. The sun fades from the sky and Wombat is about to start her day. But she has a secret. This very special book has Wombat's story and Wombat facts included on the same page spread. The rear of the book has more information about wombats and an index to the wombat facts. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760653873. Our Book No: 31093. $18 AUD.

78. 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.

79. Chowdhury, Radhiah; Naidu, Lavanya (illustrator) (2022). The Katha Chest (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardcover oblong small quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, tiny scuff base spine, minimal edgewear. This children's picture story by Radhiah Chowdhury is about a girl called Asiya who loves to visit Nanu’s house. Asiya loves the quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asiya’s family. This is a beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture and memory. This book is inspired by Bangladeshi katha quilts and traditional West Bengali pattachitra panel illustrations. The author and the illustrator, Lavanya Naidu, explain the story behind the quilts at the rear of the book. . ISBN/ASIN: 9781760524326. Our Book No: 41110. $20 AUD.

80. 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, very good condition, stapled, illustrated thick card covers, colour drawings, top corner rear cover creased, white background lightly marked rear cover, 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.

81. Claire, Stephanie; Zofrea, Salvatore (illustrator) (1989). Three Golden Rainbows. Sydney: Hodder & Stoughton. 47 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings (some full-page), minor foxing reverse side jacket, spine ends & bottom corners covers little rubbed, minor edgewear. This children's picture story by Australian author Stephanie Claire is about the search for the 14th Dali Lama. The story is set in Tibet, and the author believes that children love a mystery with a believable main character. The detailed drawings are by Salvatore Zofrea, one of Australia's best known professional artists (who was born in Italy). ISBN/ASIN: 0340419334. Our Book No: 28959. $20 AUD.

82. Clarence, Captain; Payne, Graeme (illustrator) (2003). The Very Cool Cats of Jacamasu. Grafton, NSW: Captain Clarence Enterprises. 54 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear bottom corner tip front cover. Captain Clarence provides a children's picture book with poems about cats. The large colourful illustrations by Graeme Payne and humorous poems make this a fun book. Suggested age 4 - 8 years. Published in Grafton, New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 097503331X. Our Book No: 28632. $20 AUD.

83. Clark, Samuel (1982). The Ocean and Its Inhabitants, with Their Uses to Man (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 18 + 8 leaves of plates pp. Hardback wide octavo, very good condition, blind stamped red decorations covers, gilt title cover & spine, illustrated cover, full-page colour drawings (8 leaves of plates). In cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. This book was the first of a series of instructive reading books for young children that publisher Darton and Clark initiated in 1844. Samuel Clark had an interest in the physical sciences, and he may have promoted, if not written and illustrated, this fine book. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30578. $30 AUD.

84. 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.

85. Clarke, Mollie (1946). The Four Cats [Little Things Series]. [Sydney]: [Ayres & James]. 14 pp. Paperback small quarto, pictorial coloured card covers, stapled (staples rusted), fair plus condition, colour drawings, small tear across spine & pages, covers & pages toned as usual, edgewear (small edge tears & corner creases), old price mark front cover. A delightful collectible book for children of all ages. The bright colourful drawings and simple text will appeal especially to very young children. (No date but 1946, Trove.) SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 21656. $12 AUD.

86. 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.

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. Coffin, Lorrae; Houston, Bronwyn (illustrator) (2017). Free Diving (Reprint ed). Broome, WA: Magabala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. An Indigenous children's picture book illustrated by Bronwyn Houston, based on a lyrical narrative of a celebrated song by Lorrae Coffin. This is a fictional story of a young man lost at sea. But actually a poignant tribute to the Indigenous men and women who worked in the pearling industry as dangerous 'free divers' in the late 19th century in Western Australia, in a practice known as 'blackbirding' (forced unpaid labour). The stories of the song, the author and the illustrator are at the rear. Suggested as 7 to 10 year age range. . ISBN/ASIN: 9781925360738. Our Book No: 41819. $25 AUD.

90. Cohen, Morton (1995). Lewis Carroll: A Biography (New ed). London: Papermac / Macmillan. 577 pp. Paperback small thick octavo, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white text-photos & drawings, slight foxing top edge, minor edgewear. Morton Cohen has written a biography of the author of the children's classic 'Alice in Wonderland'. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was the real name of Lewis Carroll. His imagination created wild and funny characters who became famous through his stories. ISBN/ASIN: 0333660331. Our Book No: 41209. $25 AUD.

91. Cole, Ida J. L. (1949). Koo the Kookaburra (Reprint ed) [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs. 40 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), good plus condition, black & white drawings including frontispiece, covers little toned (small faint tide mark 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.

92. Community, Lockhart River; Thompson, Liz (2012). Miiku and Tinta: A Story from Umpila Country [Sharing Our Stories]. Melbourne, Port Melbourne: Pearson Australia. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour text-photos & drawings, slight colour loss top corner title page, cover corners & spine little creased, minor edgewear, old price marks. The Lockhart River Community is situated north of Cairns in Queensland. Residents of the Umpila community in Lockhart River have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. This is a Creation story that tells of Miiku (the black-headed python) and Tinta (two parrot sisters). The story is traditionally told in Umpila language and has been presented in English for this series. The book is illustrated with original artwork by school children from the community, and concludes with interviews with children and elders. ISBN/ASIN: 9781442562905. Our Book No: 17723. $15 AUD.

93. Community School, Yiyili; Mudeling, Penny (Gooniyandi words) (1998). Yarrangi Gooni: Our Dreaming. Halls Creek, WA: Yiyili Community School. 21 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, stapled, black & white drawings, covers little scratched, spine little creased, minor edgewear. The Aboriginal stories for children come from the East Kimberley region of northern Western Australia situated on what is now known as Louisa Downs Station near the Margaret River. This area is known to the local Gooniyandi people as Marrara. The stories have been handed down orally from one Aboriginal generation to the next. Includes text in the local Aboriginal language. By the Yiyili Community School, Halls Creek. ISBN/ASIN: 1875617248. Our Book No: 28283. $30 AUD.

94. 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.

95. Cooper-Trent, Jennifer; Mitchell, Anthony (illustrator); Barba, Bibi (illustrator) (2012). What We Smell (1st ed). Melbourne: Fantastic Phonics / Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. 20 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, spine ends slightly scuffed, minor edgewear. This children's indigenous literacy picture story by Jennifer Cooper-Trent is about the many things both good and bad that we find everyday to smell. The drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. Illustrations by Anthony Mitchell and Bibi Barba. Fantastic Phonics series for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. ISBN/ASIN: 9781740780025. Our Book No: 41023. $15 AUD.

96. Cooper-Trent, Jennifer; Mitchell, Anthony (illustrator); Barba, Bibi (illustrator) (2012). Play Safe (1st ed). Melbourne: Fantastic Phonics / Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. 20 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear, minimal annotation front cover the letter e in safe has been written on. This children's Aboriginal literacy picture story by Jennifer Cooper-Trent shows ways to play safely. The drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. Illustrated by Anthony Mitchell and Bibi Barba. Fantastic Phonics series for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. (Letter 'e' on front cover written upon.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781740780001. Our Book No: 41022. $15 AUD.

97. Cooper-Trent, Jennifer; Mitchell, Anthony (illustrator); Barba, Bibi (illustrator) (2012). What We Eat (1st ed). Melbourne: Fantastic Phonics / Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. 20 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, top spine slightly scuffed, minor edgewear. This children's indigenous literacy picture story by Jennifer Cooper-Trent is about the food we eat to keep us healthy and full of energy. Bush tucker eaten at a gathering is the theme. The drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. Illustrations by Anthony Mitchell and Bibi Barba. Fantastic Phonics series for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. ISBN/ASIN: 9781740780025. Our Book No: 41024. $15 AUD.

98. Corrin, Ruth; Hurford, John (illustrator) (1991). Mr Cat. Auckland: Random Century. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Ruth Corin about Grandpa worrying that his cat is getting too fat. A sensitive story about childbirth for children. Illustrated by John Hurford. ISBN/ASIN: 1869411234. Our Book No: 9730. $16 AUD.

99. Cowan, James; Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator) (2000). Kun - Man - Gur: The Rainbow Serpent (New ed). Sydney: Peribo Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear. A children's picture book by James Cowan about the rainbow serpent, an Aboriginal legend. This book will appeal to any age with its large full-colour paintings by Bronwyn Bancroft. (Originally published, Barefoot Books, 1994. This copy: Peribo Books edition, 2000, is scarce.). ISBN/ASIN: 186322016X. Our Book No: 24947. $20 AUD.

100. Coxon, Michele (1998). The Cat who Lost His Purr (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, covers creased, laminate slightly lifting corner tips front cover, light toning inside covers, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story by Michele Coxon about a cat named Bootle. Bootle looks everywhere for his lost purr, and only finds it when his owners return. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 187584645X. Our Book No: 29415. $12 AUD.

101. Coxon, Michele (2000). Where's My Kitten? A Hide-and-seek Flap Book (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 13 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (lift-up flaps), crease along spine, laminate lifting corner tips front cover, light imprint inside rear cover, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture counting book has a surprise on every page. Lift the flap to help Mother Cat look for her adventuresome kitten. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. Written by the author of The Cat Who Lost His Purr. Novelty item: liftup flaps. ISBN/ASIN: 1875846859. Our Book No: 27954. $12 AUD.

102. Coxon, Michele (2002). Kitten's Adventure (Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story by Michele Coxon is about a kitten named Bonnie. Bonnie goes on an adventure and meets many different animals and birds. The exquisite illustrations are by the British author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0864614853. Our Book No: 29751. $15 AUD.

103. 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.

104. Crane, Walter (1982). The Alphabet of Old Friends / Puss in Boots (2 books) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + Unnum 20 pp. Each book: Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour plates (drawings), both in the same cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Two classic children's picture books in verse, with interleaved blank pages (Walter Crane's artistic "toy books"). Crane's Puss in Boots was published in 1897, and his alphabet book was published in 1875. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16955. $50 AUD.

105. Crane, Walter (1982). Baby's Own Aesop [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 56 pp. Hardback small square octavo, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, papered boards (green cloth spine), colour drawings, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, fabulously illustrated, one of three similar books that followed Walter Crane's successful "toy books". Subtitle: Being the fables condensed in rhyme with portable morals pictorially pointed, engraved and printed in colours by Edmund Evans. Originally published by George Routledge, London, in 1887. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17048. $40 AUD.

106. Creamer, Dr Peter; Creamer, Dr Kathy (2001). Donsa and Shova: The White Rhinos. Singapore: Singapore Zoological Gardens. 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), glossy pages, top corner tip front cover little creased, spine staples little rusted, minor edgewear. This children's picture book by Dr Peter and Kathy Creamer 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. Many people believe that the horn of the rhinoceros has magical powers and therefore it is used to make traditional medicines and ornamental dagger handles. Today, the rhino is protected by international law, but this does not stop poachers. Suitable for older children. (SCARCE: Not listed in Trove or Worldcat.). Our Book No: 29643. $30 AUD.

107. Crew, Gary; Woolman, Steven (illustrator) (1995). The Watertower (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Flinders Park: Martin International / Era Publications. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear, two stickers (one a prize sticker). A prizewinning innovative children's picture story by Gary Crew, supported by eerie illustrations by Steven Woolman. In the small rural town of Preston, two teenagers explore a sinister watertower. Nobody could remember when the watertower was built, or who had built it, but there it stood on iron legs rusted, its egg-shaped tank warped and leaking casting a long dark shadow across the valley - across Preston itself. An atmospheric and thought-provoking exploration of rural life and the impact of technology (note the use of satellites). The book belongs to a subgenre of science fiction known as gothic science fiction. The illustrations use a combination of chalk and pencil on black paper, and acrylic paint on textured board. The Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year. ISBN/ASIN: 186374200X. Our Book No: 5865. $28 AUD.

108. Crock, Mary (2021). True Roo: Little Walla and the Bushfire (1st ed). Sydney, Zetland: Miz Crakil Publishing. 36 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear. An Australian children's picture story by Mary Crock about how the animals cope during a bushfire. The vivid text and finely detailed illustrations by the author give a lyrical, eye-opening account of Australian animal and plant life for children of all ages. Walla the kangaroo cannot find his mother and he knows that to survive the fire he must help his friends by keeping to the fire plan. All the animals help each other to escape the flames by heading to the beach and water. The life-like illustrations bring the story to life and present an important message about caring for our environment. ISBN/ASIN: 9780645249309. Our Book No: 41655. $28 AUD.

109. Cruikshank, George (1982). Hop-o' My-thumb and the Seven League Boots [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 34 pp. Paperback small, very good plus condition, card cover, full-page black & white drawings, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a children's story of a drunken father abandoning his children who then encounter an ogre: being an adaptation of an old fairy tale, but here rewritten to support the temperance movement. Charles Dickens severely criticised changing the words of old fairy tales. Originally published by David Bogue, London, in 1853, as part of George Cruikshank's Fairy Library. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17011. $20 AUD.

110. Cunningham, Sophie; Tortop, Anil (illustrator) (2020). Tippy and Jellybean: The True Story of a Brave Koala Who Saved Her Baby from a Bushfire. Sydney, Crows Nest: Albert Street Books / Allen & Unwin. 22 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. A wonderful Australian children's story by Spohie Cunningham about Tippy the koala and her baby Jellybean who live in a beautiful eucalyptus forest. One day, the koalas and their native friends are threatened by a bushfire in the last days of 2019. Tippy can't hop. Or run. Or fly. So she shelters her baby in the only way she can. This book was inspired by the true story of Tippy and Jellybean, two koalas from Gelantipy, East Gippsland. This is the uplifting true story of a koala who saved her baby from a bushfire, and the dedicated vets who looked after them until they were healed and ready to go home. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760878474. Our Book No: 41686. $20 AUD.

111. Cunninghame, Lea; Cavanagh, Maree (illustrator) (2007). Friends at Piddletrent Hide: New Happenings. [Brendale, QLD}: Bush Telly Books. 17 pp. Paperback large 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.

112. 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.

113. 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.

114. Dalgleish, Joan; Campbell, Gillian (illustrator) (1991). The Snail and the Cherry Tree (P/b ed). Sydney, Hunters Hill: Margaret Hamilton Books. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story by Joan Dalgleish about a very determined snail with one ambition to wrap itself around the biggest reddish cherry on the tree. The snail encounters many dangers on his way on the way to the tree as the seasons pass by. The cherry tree blossoms and bursts into fruit just as the snail reaches its goal. The lyrical, poetic language is easy for independent reading, and the life-like colourful drawings by Gillian Campbell make this book suitable for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0947241213. Our Book No: 28567. $20 AUD.

115. Dark, Eleanor; Brooks, Barbara (introduction) (2013). No Barrier (A&R Classics ed) [A&R Australian Classics: Timeless Land Trilogy, Book 3]. Sydney: HarperCollinsPublishers. 483 pp. Paperback thick trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear. Book Three of The Timeless Land trilogy, Eleanor Dark's best known work, continues the story of colonial Sydney up to the crossing of the Blue Mountains. The story of the Mannion family continues after the Governor Bligh rebellion. As the young Mannions grow to maturity, so too the settlement at Sydney Cove develops into a town of substance. And later, the longings of young Miles Mannion are echoed in the efforts of the settlers to spread to the west. The discovery of a route over the Blue Mountains west of Sydney means there will be no further barrier. (Originally published, 1953. This copy: HarperCollins A&R Australian Classics paperback, 2013. With introduction to Ealeanor Dark by Barbara Brooks, dated 2000.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780732297541. Our Book No: 4796. $20 AUD.

116. Darton, William (1982). The Death and Burial of Cock Robin and the Moving Adventures of Old Dame Trot and Her Comical Cat (2 books) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + 16 pp. Each book: Paperback small square, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white plates (1), colour plates (1), in thin card envelope. Both books in same slipcase. Facsimile edition. The Death and Burial of Cock Robin is a nursery rhyme of ancient origin. William Darton expanded the traditional rhyme with four new verses. This booklet has hand-coloured copperplate illustrations. The Moving Adventures of Old Dame Trot and Her Comical Cat has black and white engraved plates. This rhyme has been known since 1706 and appeared in a chapbook edition published in 1803 by T. Evans. The card envelopes that wrap around each individual booklet add a special touch. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30587. $30 AUD.

117. 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.

118. de Fossard, Esta; Bartram, Haworth (photographer) (1976). Catkin: The Curious Kitten (1st ed). Melbourne: Childerset. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour photos, minor edgewear. A delightful Australian children's picture story about the adventures of a cat, by Esta de Fossard. Photographs by Haworth Bartram. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0909404100. Our Book No: 3157. $15 AUD.

119. 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.

120. de Goy, Andre (1852). Aventures Sur Mer et Sur Terre. Paris: Alphonse Desesserts. 344 pp. Hardback large octavo, very good condition, original embossed black cloth cover (spine gilt), sepia (brown-coloured) plates (engravings), frontispiece sepia engraving (with tissue guard), new endpapers, all edges gilt, some foxing (mainly endpapers & adjacent to plates), some edgewear (mostly spine), string bookmark. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Contains two stories: I. La Famille Laurencay. II. Histoire d'un Chercheur d'or en Australie. This scarce book has special significance as the second story is probably the first account of the Australian goldfields in fiction. The first story tells the adventures of the Laurencay family en route to Australia where they intend to settle on a property acquired by Monsieur Laurencay on a previous visit. (French language. No date, but 1852, Trove. Not in Ferguson. Muir 2912 (children's book). All 8 plates including frontispiece present.). Our Book No: 16516. $180 AUD.

121. 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.

122. 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 by Deborah Dennard of an Australian eucalyptus forest where a mother koala and her joey feed and observe the other animal inhabitants of their fragile forest home. Illustrated by James McKinnon. ISBN/ASIN: 1568998880. Our Book No: 28779. $12 AUD.

123. Derwent, Lavinia (1960). Fin, the Fish (Australian ed). Sydney: Collins Clear-Type Press / William Collins (Overseas). 31 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, flexible cover, black & white drawings, inner hinge little split (pages firm), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. The scarce Australian edition of this little reader for school children. Contains six short stories: Fin, the fish - A change of tune - The Dutch doll - The lost star - The home-less rabbit - Mrs. Crow. One of seven titles in this Collins Clear-Type series. (Estimated date, Trove.). Our Book No: 16970. $15 AUD.

124. Do, Anh; Do, Suzanne; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2011). The Little Refugee: The Inspiring True Story of Australia's Happiest Refugee (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback small folio, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, single-colour & colour drawings (some full-page), few colour photos at rear, minor edgewear, award sticker front cover. The incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story of Anh Do, a Vietnamese boat person, who became one of Australia's favourite personalities as a comedian, artist and author. Tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination - a big life with big dreams. This very special large-format book has been written by Anh and Suzanne Do for children. The lifelike drawings by Bruce Whatley will appeal to any age. All proceeds for this book went to a charity for disbabled Vietnamese children. (This copy: 7th reprint. Sticker states: Children's Council of Australia Honour Book.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742378329. Our Book No: 27303. $20 AUD.

125. Dore, L. M. (1945). The Magic Flute [An Uncle Lee Book]. [Sydney, Glebe]: L. M. Dore. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, top corners creased, bottom corner tip front cover missing, staples rusted, spine loose (but repaired transparent archival tape), tape mark at join last page & rear cover, minor edgewear. A charming children's story about a funny old man named Tammy O'Shay who played a golden flute. A very poor boy named Tommy Dunn wanted to find out where the music came from. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read poems will appeal to any age (or adults who remember these books from childhood days). (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages including covers.). Our Book No: 40816. $40 AUD.

126. Dore, L. M. (1945). Little Miss Muffet Tales [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, stapled, very good condition, stapled (slightly rusted), full-page colour drawings, bottom corner tip missing front cover & first page, few tiny scuffs spine & covers, small tear bottom edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A charming booklet of old style rhymes popular in the 1940s and 50s with a Miss Muffet drawing on the front and rear covers. Examples: Jack and Jill went Up the Hill, Mary Mary Quite Contrary. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.). Our Book No: 40817. $40 AUD.

127. Dore, L. M. (1945). Long Ago Rhymes [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, six full-page colour drawings (includes covers), black & white drawings, staples slightly rusted, edges chipped bottom front cover, covers loose & reattached using tape across inner page joins, some nonarchival as now stained, small tear fore-edge front cover repaired, small top section little faded covers, [old tape marks across cover join, old tape marks across two inner pages], some edgewear, minor annotation (biro name front cover). A charming booklet of old style poems with themes that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Examples: Where are you going to, my pretty maid?, See-saw, Marjorie Daw!, Pussy cat Mole jumped over a coal. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 40818. $30 AUD.

128. Dore, L. M. (1945). Funtime Rhymes [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled (slightly rusted), full-page colour drawings (includes covers), vertical crease top to bottom most pages, spine rubbed with few tears, closed tear top edge last page repaired, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication in biro first page. A charming booklet of old style poems with themes that were popular in the 1940s and 50s. Examples: Old Mother Hubbars went to the Cupboard, There was an Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.). Our Book No: 40819. $30 AUD.

129. Dore, L. M. (1945). Let's Count [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, six full-page colour drawings (includes covers), black & white drawings, staples rusted, some minor creasing, base spine loose (archival repair), tiny tear at staple, few toned spots some pages, faint foxing & toning covers, some edgewear. A charming booklet of old style poems with a counting theme. For example: One, two, buckle my shoe (goes up to 20). There were two wrens in a tree .. another came and there were three. The large drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.) Our Book No: 40820. $30 AUD.

130. Dore, L. M. (1945). Dilly: The Runaway Doll [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: 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.

131. Dore, L. M. (1945). Tiny Rhymes No. 1 [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney, Glebe: L. M. Dore / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 12 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, narrow black cloth strip along spine (repair), heavy tape stains along join of first & last page spreads, covers little toned (front cover little scuffed, rear cover creased top corner), rear cover trimmed bottom edge during manufacture (partly affects last line of final rhyme), some edgewear. A charming booklet of old style poems with themes that were popular in the 1940s and 50s. Examples: Hickory dickory dock, Rock-a-bye baby in the tree top, Simple Simon met a pieman. The large bright colourful drawings will appeal to any age. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers.) Our Book No: 40823. $40 AUD.

132. 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.

133. Dore, L. M. (1945). Rhymetime Junior [An Uncle Lee Book]. Sydney: L. M. Dore. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, black & white drawings (borders), spine ends little torn, light foxing & toning covers, minor edgewear corner tips, non-author written & dated dedication inside front cover A charming children's book of stories and rhymes. On one page there is a colour illustration with a small rhyme, and the opposite page has a story explaining the rhyme with some more rhyming words in it. There is a border with the same black & white drawings around each page. The five stories are: Johhny Dumblecluck, Ching a Ling, Father Brown, Misty Morn, Jonathan Bell. (Self-published. No date, but 1940s. Unnumbered pages, including covers. The dedication reads: To Dear John with love from granpa & granma June 1956.). Our Book No: 40822. $35 AUD.

134. Dubosarsky, Ursula; Chapman, Gaye (illustrator) (2018). Leaf Stone Beetle. Orange, NSW: Dirt Lane Press. 28 pp. Hardback small, pictorial cover, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, minimal edgewear. A delightful children's picture story by Ursula Dubosarsky about a leaf, a stone and a beetle that all meet during a storm. Only time will tell where they will end up after the storm has passed. Illustrated by Gaye Chapman. A fascinating story about nature and transience by two of Australia’s best loved children’s creators. ISBN/ASIN: 9780648023838. Our Book No: 41814. $25 AUD.

135. Dudley, Ernest; Nockels, David (illustrator) (1970). Arthur (1st ed). London: Frederick Muller. 42 pp. Hardback square octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white & colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear, light creasing endpapers, few scratches & dents jacket (tiny scuff top spine, sticker mark front cover), old tape marks pastedowns & jacket flaps. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story by Ernest Dudley is about a white cat named Arthur who ate with his paw. He has many adventures, including being rescued by Prince Philip in his famous helicopter! This is a gentle happy story which will appeal to animal lovers of any age. The author is well-known as the BBC's Armchair Detective. Illustrated by David Nockels. Published by Frederick Muller. ISBN/ASIN: 0584620012. Our Book No: 27527. $20 AUD.

136. 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.

137. 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 condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few faint foxed spots front pastedown & title page, 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. One of the 8 books in the Bunyip Books series by Reed Books. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0730100340. Our Book No: 4207. $15 AUD.

138. Eastman, P. D. (1983). Are You My Mother? (Reprint ed) [Beginner Books]. New York: William Collins. 64 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, front cover little creased, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about a baby bird who asks everything and everyone if they are his Mother. This book tells a simple story and the charming illustrations will keep all ages interested. (No date, but about 1983.). ISBN/ASIN: 0001713221. Our Book No: 29478. $12 AUD.

139. Eastman, P. D. (1999). The Best Nest (Reprint ed) [I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books]. London: Collins. 63 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. In this Beginner Book by P. D. Eastman, two birds search for the perfect nest. Mrs Bird cannot be found when Mr Bird searches for her, and after a few adventures himself, he discovers she has gone back to their first nest, and wants to stay there. (No date, but about 1999.). ISBN/ASIN: 0001713140. Our Book No: 40886. $12 AUD.

140. Eaton, Christopher; Eason, Vanessa (illustrator) (1984). Bib the Koala: A Day at the Duck Pond. Adelaide: National Parks Foundation of South Australia, Inc. 21 pp. Hardback oblong octavo, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, thick board covers, pictorial cover, no title page as issued, colour drawings, white background lightly toned, some foxing covers, top edge covers little marked, minor edgewear cover corner tips. Christopher Eaton tells the story of a koala named Bib who went out for a big adventure. He fell into a pond when he wanted to say 'hello' to a duck, and his worried mother waited while the other animals helped to pull Bib out. He decided to be more careful on future adventures. This beautiful story honours the bond of a lifelong friendship of Bib the koala and her keeper Mr Bob Robins BEM at the Cleland National Park, Adelaide Hills. The story and bright colourful drawings by Vanessa Eason will appeal to any age. There is a black & white photo of Bib with one of her babies inside the rear cover. ISBN/ASIN: 0959021604. Our Book No: 41475. $35 AUD.

141. Edwards, George; Bingham, Miss (Lorna) (1943). The Lost Tribe (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, card covers, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, pages lightly toned, corner creased single page, staples rusted, minor foxing edges, edgewear (particularly spine ends), owner's written name inside front cover, copy 1. Collectible children's picture story. Adapted from the George Edwards radio serial, "The Search for the Golden Boomerang" by Lorna Bingham. Violet Crumble advert on rear cover. Muir 697. Complete with all three colour plates. Our Book No: 16119. $25 AUD.

142. Edwards, George; Bingham, Miss (Lorna) (1943). The Lost Tribe (From the Golden Boomerang Serial). Sydney: Winn & Co. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, fair condition only, card covers, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, DUPLICATED PAGES, spine & bottom edge cover very worn, pages lightly toned (title page toned & top edge short cut), covers creased & little marked, bottom edge front cover torn (corner tip removed), main edge & spine tears repaired, staples rusted, edges lightly foxed, edgewear, copy 2. Collectible children's picture story. Adapted from the George Edwards radio serial, "The Search for the Golden Boomerang" by Lorna Bingham. Violet Crumble advert on rear cover. Muir 697. Complete with all three colour plates, but four pages as a block are duplicated (pages 19 to 22, including a colour plate). Our Book No: 16119A. $15 AUD.

143. Edwards, Hazel; Wilson, Rosemary (illustrator) (1986). Stickybeak (1st ed). Melbourne: Nelson. 32 pp. Hardback oblong, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few tiny dents edges, minor edgewear. 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 0170067440. ISBN/ASIN: B000HOH4I0. Our Book No: 29856. $25 AUD.

144. Edwards, Ian; Tonkin, Rachel (illustrator) (1994). Papa and the Olden Days (1st p/b, reprint ed). Melbourne: Little Mammoth Australia / Reed Books Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story by Ian Edwards, and lavishly illustrated by Rachel Tonkin, about a 85-yo father telling stories to his children about days gone by. There were no radios or TVs - families would sing around pianos. Rather than cars, everybody rode horses. Papa's delightful reminiscences, and the beautifully detailed illustrations, make this story of days gone by, suitable for readers of all ages. The original concept for this charming book is based on her memories of her father's stories. This Australian children's picture story was selected Honour Book 1990, Children's Book Council of Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 1863300392. Our Book No: 14224. $30 AUD.

145. Edwards, Pat; Stackpool, Walter (illustrator) (1984). Who Made the Sun?: An Aboriginal Legend Retold (Revised ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. 29 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, good plus condition, pictorial covers, colour drawings, rear endpapers illustrated, corner tips covers & spine ends little scuffed, covers slightly rubbed, spine little faded, light foxing inside front cover & title page. This Aboriginal legend for children, told by Pat Edwards, is about long ago when there was only the moon and stars to give light. One day when a Brolga became angry she stole an emu's egg and threw it away. It burst and set fire to some sticks, and this became what we now know as the Sun. A kookaburra named Gougourgahgah, saved the light by laughing when the morning star starts to fade. This school reader contains Iconic illustrations by Walter Stackpool. ISBN/ASIN: 0730100316. Our Book No: 30669. $16 AUD.

146. Egan, Cecilia; Alger, Elizabeth (1996). The Magic Colours (1st ed). Sydney: Pancake Press / Pan Macmillan. 20 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page full-colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover little scuffed, minor edgewear. This Aboriginal children's tale by Cecilia Egan and Elizabeth Alger is about how all the birds were black until a little black dove pricked his foot on a piece of wood. His wound became very painful until a galah pecked the dove's foot, and beautiful colours splashed on to all the birds. Except the crow because he complained about their noise and tried to chase them away. He remains black, and the other birds have the colours that we see today. This beautiful Aboriginal legend has been adapted to be read and understood by children. This story is not intended to be an exact replica of the original tale but an attempt to convey the narrative in a way that talks to children. (The scarce first edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 033035812X. Our Book No: 41755. $18 AUD.

147. Egan, Cecilia; Alger, Elizabeth (illustrator) (2015). Puffing Tilly and the Rainbow Snake (1st ed). Sydney: Gecko Books / J. B. Books. 20 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips covers little rubbed, light creases along the spine, minor edgewear. This beautiful modern Aboriginal children’s picture story by Cecilia Egan that incorporates the Aboriginal legend of the Rainbow Snake. A steam engine named Puffing Tilly takes cargos on long journeys through the Australian bush, and meets the Rainbow Snake. Puffing Tilly helps to find the Rainbow Snake's bush home where she can feel at peace, because she was not happy in the city and did not want to live there. Illustrated by Elizabeth Alger. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994251282. Our Book No: 41798. $16 AUD.

148. 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.

149. 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.

150. 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. Rubber stamp of J. N. Leonard, Book Seller, 298 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest.). Our Book No: 13763. $15 AUD.

151. 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 quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, light bump base spine, light toning pages & endpapers, autograph (both author's large 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 potoroos. The delightful drawings are by Maurice Dawe. A charming story about an endangered Australian native animal. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 073160881X. Our Book No: 29228. $30 AUD.

152. Escamez, J. Munoz; Matthews, William (illustrator) (1940). Fairy Tales from Spain (Reprint ed) [Tales for Children from Many Lands]. London / Letchworth: J. M. Dent & Sons / Temple Press. 126 pp. Hardback small, no jacket, very good condition, green cloth boards, navy borders front cover & spine, colour illustration tipped-in on cover, frontispiece, colour plates, spine little faded, covers little scuffed & rubbed, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, owner’s printed name label inside front cover, owner's written name front free flyleaf. An enchanting collection of Spanish folk tales for children and young adults by J. Munoz Escamez that brings Spain's rich cultural heritage to life. A classic collection of Spanish folklore, preserving stories that have been passed down through generations and offering insights into historical Spanish heritage. Some of the fairy tales are titled: The City of Fortune - The Author of The Wall - The Man With the Two Faces - The Quack Doctor - The Man With the Nose - The Judgement of the Flowers. The watercolour plates add a richness to the accompanying stories. A wonderful collection of fairy stories for anyone interested in the folklore of other countries. (Originally published, 1913. This copy is the 1940 reprint of the cheaper 1938 edition.). Our Book No: 40553. $20 AUD.

153. 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 (some full-page), faint foxing edges & white boards, flap corners minimally trimmed jacket (small edge tears, minor edgewear). A delightful nonfiction children's picture book written and illustrated 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. $15 AUD.

154. Fancher, Lou; Johnson, Steve (illustrator); Williams, Margery (original) (2002). Margery Williams's The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real (Reprint ed). New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket (as issued), very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, few faint toned spots front endpapers, minor edgewear. This children's picture story is an adaption for younger children by Lou Fancher of Margery Williams's beautiful children's picture story about a toy rabbit who wanted to become real. The toy rabbit had to wait a long time before the magic happened that granted him his wish. The bright illustrations by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780689841347. Our Book No: 28124. $15 AUD.

155. Ferguson, Berryl (2007). The Littlest Hummingbird. Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Little Steps Publishing. 48 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (including rear endpaper), tiny bump bottom edge, spine little faded, minor edgewear. This wonderful children's picture story, written and illustrated by Berryl Ferguson, is based on an American Indian legend about little hummingbirds riding the backs of Canadian geese to migrate every autumn from Alaska to Northern Mexico. Horatio is abandoned in Alaska by his Clan because he cannot fly, and therefore cannot take part in the Grand Test. By chance, he meets Gulliver, an elderly goose who has been left behind because he is going blind. The two agree to help each other to get to Northern Mexico. It is a journey of discovery, and as they battle against the odds, despite the generation gap and the different cultural backgrounds, a bond of true friendship develops. This beautiful story would suit primary school age children, or anyone who loves legends in children's picture books. ISBN/ASIN: 9780977549177. Our Book No: 41580. $35 AUD.

156. 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.

157. 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 by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese was first published. ISBN/ASIN: 9780448421650. Our Book No: 23299. $12 AUD.

158. 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.

159. Flinders, Matthew; Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (illustrator) (1997). Trim: The Story of a Brave, Seafaring Cat (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 52 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, blue endpapers, single-colour drawings, minimal edgewear. (This copy title: A Biographical Tribute to the Memory of Trim, by Matthew Flinders. Illustrated by Annette Macarthur-Onslow.) Little children's book about the true story brave cat, Trim, who travelled with Matthew Flinders on his sea voyages around the world, including circumnavigation of Australia starting from Sydney. As written with affection by the famous British navigator, Matthew Flinders, himself. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207196140. Our Book No: 9324. $12 AUD.

160. Forsyth, Kate; Street, Rosalie (illustrator) (2007). I Am. Sydney: Macmillan. 22 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour full-page drawings, spine little creased, minor edgewear. Kate Forsyth provides a lyrical children's picture story about a day in the life of an imaginative four-year-old boy. It is written using first-person pronouns, as difficulty with pronouns is a common problem in child speech. A speech pathologist provides a guide to pronunciation at the rear of the book, with a note from the author. Illustrated by Rosalie Street. For ages 3 to 5, but the large bright illustrations will appeal to all ages. The author is better known for her bestselling fantasy novels. ISBN/ASIN: 9780330423823. Our Book No: 28785. $20 AUD.

161. 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.

162. 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.

163. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2005). Night Noises (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group. 32 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner front cover little creased (few minor scratches), minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a very special lady named Lily Laceby who is nearly ninety, and lives in a cottage in the hills with her dog Butch Aggie. This book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143501480. Our Book No: 28517. $12 AUD.

164. 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.

165. Fox, Mem; Mullins, Patricia (illustrator) (2006). Shoes from Grandpa (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers & spine, minor edgewear. This family children's picture story is about a girl named Jessie who didn't want all the items of clothes her family bought for her after Grandpa bought her new shoes. This very funny story will keep you guessing until the end when you discover what Jessie really wanted. ISBN/ASIN: 0868963720. Our Book No: 28015. $12 AUD.

166. Fox, Mem; Tusa, Tricia (illustrator) (2002). The Magic Hat (1st Australian ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Press / Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Hardback small folio, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The bestselling Australian children's fantasy picture story by Mem Fox about a magic hat. It moved like this, it moved like that! Where will it land next? The rhyming words and large full-page ink and watercolour illustrations by Tricia Tusa are delightful, and will appeal to any age. (The SCARCE first Australian edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 1865044628. Our Book No: 14949. $20 AUD.

167. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2007). Possum Magic (21st birthday, reprint ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 28 pp. Hardback large square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The bestselling classic Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about the adventures of two possums, Hush and Grandma Poss (who casts magic spells). Hush is invisible, but wants to become visible. They travel around Australia eating Australian food, until they find food that makes Hush visible (vegemite, pavlova and lamingtons do the trick). This edition was released in 2004 to celebrate the book's 21st birthday. The simple text, and large delightful drawings by Julie Vivas, make this a wonderful story for all ages. (Originally published in 1983, and revised in 2004. This copy, 9th reprint, 2007.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781862915640. Our Book No: 18612. $20 AUD.

168. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2008). Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, card covers, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Popular Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about a boy with four names who lives next door to an old people's home. Wilfrid discovers that Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper has four names like him, and she has lost her memory, so he must help her find it. This is a delightful story, with memorable illustrations by Julie Vivas, that will appeal to any age. (Originally published in 1984, and reprinted about 30 times in various editions.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781862910645. Our Book No: 25020. $12 AUD.

169. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2008). Possum Magic (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The bestselling classic Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about the adventures of two possums, Hush and Grandma Poss (who casts magic spells). Hush is invisible, but wants to become visible. They travel around Australia eating Australian food, until they find food that makes Hush visible (vegemite, pavlova and lamingtons do the trick). This edition was released in 2004 to celebrate the book's 21st birthday. The simple text, and large delightful drawings by Julie Vivas, make this a wonderful story for all ages. (Originally published in 1983, and revised in 2004. This copy, 17th reprint, 2011.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781862915657. Our Book No: 17792. $14 AUD.

170. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2015). Possum Magic (New, reprint ed). Sydney, Gosford: Omnibus. 28 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The bestselling classic Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about the adventures of two possums, Hush and Grandma Poss (who casts magic spells). Hush is invisible, but wants to become visible. They travel around Australia eating Australian food, until they find food that makes Hush visible (vegemite, pavlova and lamingtons do the trick). The simple text, and large delightful drawings by Julie Vivas, make this a wonderful story for all ages. (Originally published in 1983, and revised in 2004.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742991498. Our Book No: 30261. $15 AUD.

171. Frankel, Tamara; Frankel, Simon (illustrator) (1947). The Weeping Pussy Willow. Kenosha, WI: John Martin's House. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, navy blue paper spine, good condition, colour drawings (few full-page), minor foxing few pages, slight loss base spine, minor rubbing edges, edges lightly toned, minimal foxing inside covers, minor edgewear, owner's written name inside cover. This charming children's picture story by Tamara Frankel is about a very unhappy Pussy Willow tree. The blue-jay told him he should be weeping and have his branches hanging on the ground. He cheered up when the earthworm told him he is a Pussy Willow and meant to be happy and upstanding (it is the Weeping Willow that weeps). The bright drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: B000KHSNLQ. Our Book No: 26130. $30 AUD.

172. Freeman, Don (1976). Corduroy (New ed). New York: Penguin Books. 32 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, colour drawings, spine little faded, slight rubbing rear cover & spine, minor edgewear. A bestselling children's picture story written and illustrated by Don Freeman. Corduroy the teddy bear has lost a button and goes to find it. He has many adventures in the store looking for his button. Lisa is a young girl who wanted to take him home but her mother said they did not have any more money, so Lisa brought her own money next day and bought him. He now has a new button to replace the lost one, and is a very happy teddy bear. New edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0140501738. Our Book No: 41616. $15 AUD.

173. 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. A bestselling Australian children's picture story by Jackie French about a special wombat named Mothball. The large drawings by Bruce Whatley bring this story to life and will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007212071. Our Book No: 27899. $12 AUD.

174. 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.

175. French, Jacqueline; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2017). Wombat Goes to School (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Bestselling Australian children's picture story by Jackie French about a very special wombat named Mothball. Mothball has to search for carrots when he goes to school, and he enjoys naps. The large drawings by Bruce Whatley bring this story to life and will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780732299033. Our Book No: 41551. $12 AUD.

176. 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.

177. Geddes, Anne (2005). Shapes (1st ed) [Anne Geddes Children's Collection]. Sydney: Hodder Headline. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour photos, tiny dent fore-edge. Shapes learning book for children, by the Australian designer Anne Geddes. Most of the images have been selected from Anne's book 'Down in the Garden’. This copy: First edition, Hodder Headline, 2005. ISBN/ASIN: 0733619789. Our Book No: 24003. $15 AUD.

178. Geddes, Anne (2005). Colours (1st ed) [Anne Geddes Children's Collection]. Sydney: Hodder Headline. 28 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour photos, small dent top edge covers, minor edgewear. Colours book for children, by the Australian designer Anne Geddes. Most of the images have been selected from Anne's book 'Down in the Garden’. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0733619770. Our Book No: 24004. $15 AUD.

179. Gergely, Tibor (1979). Fire Engine Book (Fire Engines) [A Numbat Picture Book]. Sydney, Gladesville: Numbat Press / Western Publishing. 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, board cover (gilt spine, concealed staples), double-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture book about fire engines, by Western Publishing, the publisher of the 'Little Golden Books', but in larger format. Drawings by Tibor Gergely. The scarce Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0855586389. Our Book No: 12585. $15 AUD.

180. Gernhardt, Robert; Gernhardt, Almut (illustrator); Talbot, Kathrine (translator) (1980). What a Day! (1st translated ed). London: Jonathan Cape. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, delightful colour drawings, spine ends & cover corners little rubbed, flyleaves & title page little toned & foxed, edges lightly foxed. A children's picture book originally published in Germany under the title 'Was fur ein Tag' in 1978. A collection of verse about cats by Robert Gernhardt and sketches by Alma Gernhardt. The life-like illustrations would appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0224018442. Our Book No: 29105. $15 AUD.

181. Gibb-Cumming, Sally (1987). Who Lives in Your TV? Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Lilyfield Publications. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few black & white), minor edgewear. A charming fairy story by Sally Gibb-Cumming about some little telves (TV elves) who work inside every television set. Jaffa the cat seems to know what these cheeky little telves are up to. A delightful book with bright colourful illustrations that will entertain children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 0730101789. Our Book No: 23220. $25 AUD.

182. Gibbs, May (1916). Gum Blossom Babies: Words and Pictures by May Gibbs (1st ed) [Gum-Blossom Babies]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 56 (including 28p blank) pp. Paperback small octavo, good condition, full-page sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, tipped-in colour drawing front cover, colour drawing frontispiece, yapp edges to brown cover (edges repaired archival tape), edgewear, brown string binding, non-author written dedication prelim page. First edition. This small booklet was issued in an individual envelope [MISSING as usual], and was intended for use as an enlarged greeting card, and these also served as amusing distractions during the First World War. Printed by H & H Printing Co., Sydney. SALE PRICE. (Muir 2732. Contains 11 full-page sepia drawings. Hyphen in title on front cover. Written dedication dated Xmas, 1917.). Our Book No: 17386. $145 AUD.

183. 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), good plus 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.

184. Gibbs, May (1929). Little Ragged Blossom and More About Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (1st Gumnut ed) [Gumnut Readers]. Sydney: Cornstalk Publishing Company. 88 pp. Paperback very small, very good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (few full-page, including frontispiece), staples rusted, minor foxing edges & some pages, minor edgewear. An illustrated little reader for young adults, based on her Gumnut babies children's books. One of the scarcest of May Gibbs titles to find in such excellent condition. (Originally published in 1920 as a quarto, this is the first small Gumnut Reader edition.). Our Book No: 17275. $130 AUD.

185. Gibbs, May (1932). Little Ragged Blossom and More About Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (Gumnut, reprint ed) [Gumnut Readers]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 88 pp. Paperback very small, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (few full-page, including frontispiece), staples very rusted (adjacent page stained, spine missing at staples), cover marked & stained (some insect damage top front cover), edgewear, non-author written dedication. An illustrated little reader for young adults, based on her Gumnut babies children's books. Written dedication: "To dear little John with happy birthday greetings. Love from Aunty Mollie." (Originally published as a quarto in 1920, this is a later reprint in the small reader format.). Our Book No: 17299. $40 AUD.

186. Gibbs, May (1933). Two Little Gum-nuts (Chucklebud and Wunkydoo: Their Strange Adventures) (Reader, reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 72 pp. Paperback very small, very good condition, card cover, black & white drawings (few full-page, including page following title page), staples rusted, covers little foxed (rear cover little stained), few small faint dents in covers & endpapers, pages little toned as usual, some edgewear, non-author written dedication. An illustrated little reader for young adults, based on her Gumnut babies children's books. One of the scarcer of May Gibbs titles to find in such very good condition. Written dedication: "Wishing Bob a happy Christmas 1939, from David." (Originally published 1924 as a quarto, this is a reprint of the small format reader edition.). Our Book No: 17297. $100 AUD.

187. 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.

188. 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.

189. Gibbs, May (1995). May Gibbs Counting Book. Sydney: Cornstalk / Angus & Robertson. 24 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Full-page colour illustrations and large numbers make this a delightful learning book for teaching children to count, based on famous classic Gumnut Babies of May Gibbs. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0207188297. Our Book No: 21601. $12 AUD.

190. Gibbs, May; Bedford, Chris (2007). Snugglepot and Cuddlepie ABC: Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs (1st ed). Sydney: Gary Allen / Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This delightful children's picture book that teaches the alphabet, and features many of the famous characters originally created by May Gibbs. Her illustrations have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The bright illustrations will appeal to young children, and make learning the alphabet enjoyable. Text by Chris Bedford. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921276026. Our Book No: 29057. $15 AUD.

191. 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.

192. Gibbs, May; Stirling, Emma (2008). Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Times Tables: Coloured Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs (Reprint ed). Sydney: Murray David Publishing / Gary Allen. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful book features many of the famous characters originally created by May Gibbs. Her illustrations have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The bright illustrations will appeal to young children, and make learning their Times Tables enjoyable. Design by Emma Stirling. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781921276040. Our Book No: 29056. $15 AUD.

193. Gibbs, May; Sutton, Emma (2008). Snugglepot and Cuddlepie 123: Reproductions and Adaptions of Original Illustrations by May Gibbs (Reprint ed). Sydney: Murray David Publishing / Gary Allen. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful children's counting picture book features many of the famous characters originally created by May Gibbs. Her illustrations have been reproduced using 21st century technology, with many sensitively rendered into colour for the first time. The bright illustrations will appeal to young children, and make learning numbers enjoyable. Text by Emma Sutton. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921276033. Our Book No: 29055. $15 AUD.

194. Gibson Smyth, Bene; Lane, Alfred B. (editor) (1931). Ten Everyday Songs for Children [Imperial Edition 321: Plate B2037]. Melbourne: Allan & Co. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, card cover (rusted staples), pages toned, few tiny edge tears. Sheet music for ten children's tunes: Morning hymn - Song of the Frogs - Fairy time - On a pine trunk grey - The wind's message - All on a Monday morning - In our old gum tree - The man in the moon - A year - Four leaved clover. Advert rear cover: Song Books for Children. (Copyright date, 1931.) Our Book No: 16513. $12 AUD.

195. 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.

196. Glebe, Early Literacy Project; Akhurst, Brendan (illustrator) (2005). Glebe on Toast. Sydney: City of Sydney Council / SCRIBE Connections. 27 pp. Paperback oblong small octavo, very good condition, full-page colour photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Delightful local children's picture story about Glebe (Sydney Inner West). Toast the dog has lots of favourite places she likes to visit, and they are all in Glebe. Text by Glebe Early Literacy Project. Drawings and photos by Brendan Akhurst. A drawing of Toast in imposed on photos of Glebe, including the public housing estate, a park, the fish market, Broadway Centre, etc. A Sydney City Council project. ISBN/ASIN: 0975119621. Our Book No: 24175. $25 AUD.

197. Goetze, Jutta; Mullins, Patricia (illustrator) (1992). Ice Flowers (1st ed) [Lift Off: An Australian Television Series]. Melbourne: William Heinemann. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour illustrations (mostly full-page), top corners covers & base spine bumped, few small creases, faint foxing title page, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Jutta Goetze, adapted from the animated feature story of the same name appearing in Lift Off, a TV series produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation. The beautiful illustrations by Patricia Mullins will delight any child. ISBN/ASIN: 0855614692. Our Book No: 16964. $25 AUD.

198. Goodall, John S. (1981). The Story of an English Village (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's. 32 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, two dustjackets, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, some rubbing edges, minor edgewear jacket (faint toning reverse side), endpapers little creased. This charming children's picture book by John S. Goodall describes the growth of an English village from a medieval clearing to the urban congestion of the present day. Rural life remained unchanged by outside events, apart from the Civil War of 1642, until the advent of the motor car. This very special book has an ingenious half-page that alters the scene. A wordless but wonderful vivid lesson in social history for all ages. (Novelty item: two dustjackets and half-page.). ISBN/ASIN: 0333238354. Our Book No: 29998. $18 AUD.

199. Gordon, Heather; Brennan, Moira (illustrator) (2014). Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Edgecliff: Jane Curry Publishing. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, tiny bump base spine, minor edgewear. This very special children's story is about a lonely chook, and a lady called Barossa Nanna who lives in Nuriootpa, South Australia. Lonely Chook had two other hen friends, but they died. Barossa Nanna decided to get two new hens to make Lonely Chook happy. Sheila and Eva joined Lonely Chook who had a new name, Stella. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922190970. Our Book No: 29032. $15 AUD.

200. Goulden, Shirley; Benvenuti, illustrator (1966). Tales from Australia (Australian ed) [Splendour Books Series]. London & Sydney: W. H. Allen / Golden Press. 55 pp. Hardback large folio, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few full-page), illustrated endpapers, cover edges worn & rubbed, light foxing edges & endpapers, tiny tears spine ends, few toned spots some pages, white background rear cover little marked, bookshop label front pastedown. A large-format children's picture book based on tales from Aboriginal mythology, retold by Shirley Goulden. A long time ago there were stories told in Australia about imaginary folk who lived in the heavens and earth. The Aboriginal children heard the stories from their parents, and passed them down to their own children. The five stories in this book are: Tale of the Flowers - Tale of the Moon - Tale of the Fire - Tale of the Rainbow - Tale of the Dog-star. Illustrated by Benvenuti. Australian edition from Golden Press. (No 22 in the Splendour Books series. SCARCE.). ISBN/ASIN: B002IYCCSY. Our Book No: 41010. $60 AUD.

201. Gravett, Emily (2009). Dogs (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's Books. 26 pp. Paperback small square quarto, good condition, colour drawings, some creasing covers & few pages, minor edgewear corner tips. This children's picture book by Emily Gravett covers most of the popular dog breeds. The expressive words that the author uses to describe the dogs and the charming drawings will appeal to any age. Look for the surprise narrator towards the end! ISBN/ASIN: 9780230712485. Our Book No: 41675. $12 AUD.

202. Greenaway, Kate; Thorpe, James (introduction) (1974). Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes (Facsimile ed). USA: Grant Dahlstrom / Castle Press. 28 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stiffened card covers, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, minimal foxing, owner's written name title page. A small booklet of Kate Greenaway's wonderful children's illustrations and rhymes about Mother Goose which will delight children of any age. Originally published in London in 1881. A facsimile edition, dated 1974, reproduced from the copy in the Huntington Library. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway, and engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Our Book No: 22280. $15 AUD.

203. Greenaway, Kate (1982). Under the Window: Pictures and Rhymes for Children (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 64 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, papered boards (dark green cloth spine), colour drawings. In cardboard slipcase, minimal rubbing edges & corners. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, written and illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Originally published in 1878 by George Routledge & Sons, London. The beautiful drawings and poems would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30576. $30 AUD.

204. Greenaway, Kate (1985). Marigold Garden: Pictures and Rhymes by Kate Greenaway (Facsimile ed). Sydney: View Productions. 60 pp. Hardback large quarto (28.0 x 22.2 cm), dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), glossy paper, colour & black & white drawings, flap jacket unclipped (reverse side lightly foxed), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A scarce Australian facsimile edition of a classic book of Kate Greenaway's rhymes and artistic drawings, originally published in 1885. (Note: This book the same ISBN as the Universal Books hardcover edition, London.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908240929. Our Book No: 14966. $20 AUD.

205. Greenaway, Kate (2003). A Treasury of Kate Greenaway Stories (1st ed). Bath: Robert Frederick Publishers. 265 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor foxing title page. Heavy (1.4 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A collection of illustrated extracts from seven children's favourites by Kate Greenaway: Apple Pie, Book of Games, Mother Goose, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Under the Window, Birthday Book (with calendar for each month of the year, for notes), Book of Tunes. Many delightful period illustrations in the distinct style of Kate Greenaway. ISBN/ASIN: 0907789137. Our Book No: 24048. $35 AUD.

206. Greenaway, Kate (illustrator) (1982). CALENDAR: Kate Greenaway's CALENDAR for 1884 (4 calendars) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 4 pp. Each calendar: Hardback small oblong, very good condition, stiff paper (thin card), colour drawings, in mailing envelope. All in single slipcase. Facsimile edition. A set of four thin oblong card calendars illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Each calendar comes in its own own mailing envelope, and all four fit into a single slipcase. Few of the original calendars have survived to the present day. Originally published in 1884 by George Routledge, London. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30580. $30 AUD.

207. Greene, Gracie; Tramacchi, Joe; Gill, Lucille (1999). Roughtail the Dreaming of the Roughtail Lizard and Other Stories Told by the Kukatja: Tjarany Tjaranykura Tjukurrpa Ngaanpa Kalkinpa Wangka Tjukurrtjanu (Reprint ed). Broome, WA: Magabala Books. 53 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, red & black drawings, colour illustrations, tiny closed tears spine ends, minor edgewear corners, sticker mark rear cover. This is a very special book with the stories from the Kukatja (Gugadja) people, who have given permission for Gracie, Lucy and Joe to tell their stories, which are written in English and Kukatja. The stories were told to Gracie in Kukatja and English, while she was visiting Lucy and Joe at Noonkanbah, about halfway between Wirrumanu (Balgo) and Broome,at Christmas 1987. This children’s picture book for older children is also suitable as an art book for adults. The main story is called: The Roughtail Lizard Dreaming. The other stories are: The Crow and the Eagle, The Emu and the Turkey, The Black Goanna, The Witchetty Grub Man Dreaming, Kalpartu the Dreamtime Snake, How the Emu got Short Wings, and The Seven Sisters. Chosen for the Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award for Information Books. ISBN/ASIN: 1875641300. Our Book No: 40069. $20 AUD.

208. 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. $12 AUD.

209. 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.

210. 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.

211. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Catapult for Tom: What He Learned from a Dog [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small thin quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, spine lightly worn (small tear), covers lightly scuffed & marked, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, cover corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, fore-edge rear cover little rubbed, title on front cover little rubbed. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a boy using a catapult to scare of a dog. However, he gets lost and the very same dog saves his life. Our Book No: 27834. $12 AUD.

212. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Lighthouse Lad: A Tale of a Boy's Bravery [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted, bottom staple little loose), colour drawings, covers lightly worn & marked, crease first page, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, small scuff front pastedown, corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, small tear spine. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a family named Bosley who live in a lighthouse. One day, John, one of the two Bosley children saves a troubled ship and its passengers from crashing into rocks. Our Book No: 27833. $12 AUD.

213. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). The Magpie Hero: Ballads of the Bushrangers [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, spine lightly worn, covers lightly scuffed & marked, pages & endpapers lightly toned, small scuff front pastedown, bottom fore-edge lightly dented, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book featuring poems about bushrangers. Our Book No: 27832. $15 AUD.

214. Greenwood, Melissa (art); Muurrbay, Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative (2024). Giinagay Juluum: Hello Mountains. Sydney: HarperCollins Children's Books. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket at issued, very good condition, pictorial covers, colour drawings (including endpapers), minimal edgewear. A children's picture book about walking on Gumbaynggirr Country in mid-north coast New South Wales. A family travels through the mountains, observing animals, plants, trees, waterways and high peaks. Their ancestors and the mountain watch over them. This is a beautiful lyrical and heart-stirring series by Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood. The book will appeal to any age with the bright art work and easy-to-read text. From the Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733343025. Our Book No: 41643. $25 AUD.

215. Griffiths, Lexie; Loam, Arthur S. (music) (1949). Along the Track: Little Tunes for Young Pianists [Imperial Edition, no 543: Plate B.4815]. Melbourne: Allan & Co. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled (staples rusted), spine repaired, pages little creased, covers & pages little toned & foxed, few page corners creased, minor edgewear & pencil annotation, owner's written name front cover. Sheet music for eight tunes: The Walk - The Kookaburra - The Green Frog - The Grasshopper - The Lady Bird - Mary Jane - Rain - Bedtime. (Copyright date, 1949.). Our Book No: 17033. $12 AUD.

216. Gununa, Children of; Lester, Alison; Honey, Elizabeth (2021). Our Island (New ed). Melbourne: Viking Penguin Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This stunningly illustrated children's picture book is about Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland (one of the Wellesley Islands). The Indigenous children of the Island explore reveal their daily life and their adventures, traditions, and the natural beauty surrounding their island home. This book is a collaboration by the children of Guruna (the main town) with much-loved children's picture-book creators Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey. Suitable for any age and will bring a smile to all who look at the children’s drawings. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761042607. Our Book No: 41830. $18 AUD.

217. Guy, H.; Guy, C.; Paris, Alfred (illustrator) (1897). Le Roman d'un Petit Marin (2nd ed) [Bibliotheque des Ecoles et des Families]. Paris: Librarie Hachette et Cie. 272 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, original pictorial red cloth cover (spine ends chipped), black & white engravings, all edges gilt, some foxing (mainly near edges of some pages), blotchy patches rear cloth cover (small section board exposed), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Second edition. A children's maritime adventure set in Brittany [France], North Africa, India and Indo-China [Indochina]. Our Book No: 1851. $50 AUD.

218. 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.

219. 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.

220. Harris, John (1982). A Visit to the Bazaar (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 92 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, beige boards with black drawings covers, red cloth spine with gilt bands, colour plates, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book published in 1818 by printer John Harris. He used a new method in book production by using metal engraving for illustrations. This book, by an unidentified author, has 32 hand-coloured stipple engravings showing the stalls and activities of the merchants of the Soho Bazaar. The book is about four children who visit the bazaar in Soho Square, London with their parents. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30584. $30 AUD.

221. Harrison, Lyn; Slim, Lady (foreword) (1961). Clippy: Is the Story of a Little Poodle Dog Living in London. Sydney: Oswald Ziegler Publications. 47 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings (few single-colour), board edges tioned & little stained, inner hinge little split (pages firm), minor insect damage front cover, pages lightly toned, some edgewear, autograph (author's written front free flyleaf). This charming story is told by Clippy, a poodle who found a home with the author Lyn Harrison and her husband, at their home in Hyde Park Gate, London. The drawings and the way Clippy explains his thoughts on any topic and situation he finds himself in are very amusing. Funds from the sale of this book were donated to Dr Barnardo Homes and the RSPCA. (No date, but 1961 or 1962, Trove.). Our Book No: 26102. $15 AUD.

222. Hartnett, Sonya; Masciullo, Lucia (illustrator) (2015). Come Down, Cat! (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover lightly creased. A children's picture story about Nicholas and his cat. Cat won't come down from the roof, and Nicholas wants her to come inside where she will be safe and warm. This is a story of bravery, friendship, and the things that we are capable of doing for those we treasure the most. Shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143506997. Our Book No: 29340. $15 AUD.

223. Harvey, Roland (2014). The Wombats Go On Camp (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good condition, colour drawings, spine little faded, few small mark & foxed spots, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark rear cover. The wombats go on their first school camping trip with their teachers. The wombats explore, build, cook, perform, climb, jump, scare each other silly and have the time of their lives. We also learn about all the individual characters of each wombat. This delightful children's picture book by Roland Harvey with the easy-to-read text and full-page colour drawings will suit all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760111533. Our Book No: 31470. $15 AUD.

224. Hashmi, Kerri; Marshall, Felicity (illustrator) (1999). You and Me, Murrawee (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin / Penguin Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear, few light creases covers. In this beautiful lyrical children's picture book, life as it would have been 200 years ago is seen through the eyes of a young Aboriginal girl camping on the river with her family. Murrawee is friend and guide as we experience the rhythms of one day and become very aware of what can be gained, simply by listening and sharing. ISBN/ASIN: 0140564993. Our Book No: 27536. $12 AUD.

225. Hasler, Julie S.; Greenaway, Kate; Lewis, Di (photographer) (1989). Kate Greenaway Cross Stitch Designs (Australian ed). Sydney: Greenhouse Publications. 120 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page black & white & colour drawings & photos, colour frontispiece, reverse side rear free endpaper foxed, minor edgewear, sticker on margins one page. The designs illustrated in this book by Julie S. Hasler, based on Kate Greenaway's classic children's tales, show many ways in which embroidery cross-stitch can be used to decorate the home, or to make children's clothes or unusual gifts. Chapters: lace-trimmed cushions, cot quilt, framed pictures, lavender bags, greeting cards, miniatures, tablecloth, jam-pot covers, trinket boxes, paperweights, nightdress bag, child's skirt. (Australian edition, Greenhouse, 1989. Originally published by David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1989.). ISBN/ASIN: 0864362927. Our Book No: 24987. $20 AUD.

226. Hatfield, Marcia; Greenhalgh, Rowl (illustrator); Ajax Films, producer (1979). Eddie's Alphabet: Based on the Popular Television Series by Marcia Hatfield (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith / Paul Hamlyn. 28 pp. Hardback small folio, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, spine ends & corners little worn, minimal foxing including title page, inner hinge spilt (pages firm), minor edgewear. A children's picture book that teaches children the alphabet by using words and pictures. Based on the popular TV program by Marcis Hatfield. Illustrated by Rowl Greenhalgh. ISBN/ASIN: 0725404981. Our Book No: 27813. $20 AUD.

227. Hathorn, Elizabeth; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1986). The Tram to Bondi Beach (Reprint ed). Sydney: Fontana Picture Lions / Collins. 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, minimal creasing & toning, minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story by Elizabeth (later Libby) Hathorn about a boy named Keiran who sold papers, and who planned to drive the trams he loved to travel on so much. The bright life-like drawings by Julie Vivas bring this book to life. Highly commended by The Children's Book Council as picture book of the year. ISBN/ASIN: 0006620337. Our Book No: 13618. $15 AUD.

228. 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.

229. Head, Shakespeare; Lott, Christine (illustrator) (1986). Muregu [Shakespeare Readers]. Sydney: Shakespeare Head / Golden Press. 24 pp. Paperback wide, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, card cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A little school reader for children by Shakespeare Head, about a grumpy Aboriginal man, Muregu, who turns into a sad owl (mopoke). Illustrated by Christine Lott. The reader emphasises the value of being friendly and helpful. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0730202445. Our Book No: 11161. $12 AUD.

230. Hennessy, B. G.; Wheeler, Jody (illustrator) (2006). Corduroy Lost and Found. New York: Penguin Group. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), top of spine little rubbed. Children's picture story based on the character created by Don Freeman. Corduroy the teddy bear sets out one night to find a birthday present for his owner, Lisa, but soon realizes that he can not find his way home. ISBN/ASIN: 067006100X. Our Book No: 40092. $13 AUD.

231. 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.

232. 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. $12 AUD.

233. Hicks, John; Wann, Harry (illustrator); Cayley, Neville W. (foreword) (1945). Girriki, Teller of Tales: A Series of Aboriginal Myths and Legends for Children. Sydney: Merrytoys Pty Ltd / Associated Newspapers. 31 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, single-colour drawings, pages toned, top corner tip front cover & few pages creased, small edge tears covers repaired, centre page spread loose, some edgewear. A collectible children's picture book about Australian Aboriginal myths: The coming of fire, the coming of wind, the coming of water, the battle with the evil spirits, the fate of the frogmouth, and the bird monster. (No date, but 1945, Trove.) Our Book No: 17082. $30 AUD.

234. Hill, Valerie; Cameron, Jane; Oliver, David; Simpson, Judith (1993). Lost Farm of the Seven Hills [Children's Heritage Books: One Day In Australia Series]. Sydney, Baulkham Hills: Vineyard Freepress. 68 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, map, minor edgewear. A fictional children's story by Valerie Hill and colleagues about a real place in Australia - a pioneer farm dating from the first days of colonial settlement. When four children explore the complex of rough-hewn slab huts, sheds, cottages and the grand Victorian house - and hear stories from the caretaker of 200 years of Australian history - they sense they are part of this history. They decide to save their real-life treasure. (Colour endpapers & some internal sketches are a collage of historical newspapers, documents and photos.) ISBN/ASIN: 0646112740. Our Book No: 22415. $25 AUD.

235. 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.

236. Hilton, Nette; Whatley, Bruce (illustrator) (2006). The Smallest Bilby and the Midnight Star (1st, reprint ed). Adelaide, Kingswood: Working Title Press. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket (as issued), very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, blue endpapers, tiny scuff top corner front free flyleaf, minor edgewear. A charming children's picture story by Nette Hilton 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? Bruce Whatley used pen and ink wash on watercolour paper for the illustrations. Dedicated to Rose-Marie Dusting, the recognised creator of the Easter Bilby concept. ISBN/ASIN: 9781876288716. Our Book No: 18572. $20 AUD.

237. Holden, Robert (1988). Koalas, Kangaroos and Kookaburras: 200 Australian Children's Books and Illustrations: 1857 - 1988. Sydney: James Hardie Industries. 87 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (drawings), minor edgewear. This booklet by Robert Holden accompanies an exhibition of the works of Australian children’s writeres and illustrators. Includes chapters on children's illustrated books in 19th century Australia, the golden age of Australian fantasy illustration, the genesis of the Australian picture book, and contemporary children's book illustration in Australia. There are biographical notes on the main illustrators. Sponsored by James Hardie Industries. (No date, but 1988. ISBN not printed in book.) ISBN/ASIN: 0731630513. Our Book No: 17599. $25 AUD.

238. Holden, Robert (1992). Twinkle, Twinkle, Southern Cross: The Forgotten Folklore of Australian Nursery Rhymes. Canberra: National Library of Australia (NLA). 99 pp. Paperback oblong large quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings, colour plates, spine minimally faded as common, minor edgewear. Robert Holden provides a combination of scholarship and entertainment as he wanders many a crooked mile through the made-to-order folklore of Australia's own nursery rhymes. There is a new constellation of nursery characters to add to the more traditional figures. Examples from as early as 1854 and extending to the present day are looked at in a wide-ranging context of Australian literary and publishing history, the growth of nationalism, and the welfare and education of young Australians. Published with the assistance of the Morris West Trust Fund. ISBN/ASIN: 064210560X. Our Book No: 29424. $35 AUD.

239. Holden, Robert (1992). A Golden Age: A Treasury of Children's Fantasy Classics (2 volumes) [Visions of Fantasy: Australia's Fantasy Illustrators: Their Lives and Works [and] Through the Magic Door: A Collection of Australia's Classic Fantasy Writing]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollins. 192 + 456 pp. Each volume: Hardback folio, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, black & white & single-colour drawings, string bookmark, corner one page creased (v1). In pictorial slipcase (very good plus condition). Very heavy (3.5 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. A handsome two-volume set containing the very best classic Australian children's literature. Volume 1 introduces the illustrators, such as Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, May Gibbs, Pixie O'Harris, Peg Maltby, Dorothy Wall and D. H. Souter. Volume 2 is an anthology of classic children's stories from Blinky Bill to Chucklebud. ISBN/ASIN: 0207178178. Our Book No: 17485. $100 AUD.

240. Holden, Robert; Potter, Heather (illustrator) (1993). Verse Ahoy: Early Australian Nursery Rhymes. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 28 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, cover corners little bumped, minor edgewear. Robert Holden has selected these heritage Australian rhymes, together with others from forgotten sources, to tempt and delight a new group of young Australian readers. Some rhymes are by D. H. Souter and C. J. Dennis. Illustrated by Heather Potter. ISBN/ASIN: 0207180148. Our Book No: 30291. $18 AUD.

241. Holme, Bryan (1977). The Kate Greenaway Book: A Collection of Illustration, Verse and Text. London: Penguin Books. 138 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour & black & white text-drawings, corner tips front & rear cover little scuffed, top corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. A beautiful book by Bryan Holme that relates the life of Kate Greenaway, as well as a selection from her famous children’s works, including best-known and little known. Both words and pictures of the famous British children's writer and artist, some never before published, are charmingly arranged for readers of today of all ages to enjoy. ISBN/ASIN: 0140045198. Our Book No: 30243. $15 AUD.

242. Holme, Bryan (1983). The Kate Greenaway Book: A Collection of Illustration, Verse and Text (1st U.S., reprint ed). New York: Gallery Books. 140 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white text-drawings, reverse side jacket little foxed, minor edgewear. A beautiful book, compiled by Bryan Holme, that relates the life of Kate Greenaway, as well as a selection from her famous children’s works, including best-known and little known. Both words and pictures of the famous British children's writer and artist, some never before published, are charmingly arranged for readers of today of all ages to enjoy. Bryan Holme is the grandfather of Charles Holme, who was first to publish Kate Greenaway in 1894. ISBN/ASIN: 0831753005. Our Book No: 18224. $25 AUD.

243. 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.

244. 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.

245. Hubbard, Athleen; Gidas, Marie (illustrator) (1984). A Pen and Four Paws, by Horrie Hamish Hubbard. Melbourne, Kew: National Guide Dogs. 32 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled, card covers, black & white drawings, yellow-tinted paper, minor edgewear. Children's literature. Cats have always played an important role in the training of guide dog puppies. There are always several around the National Guide Dog Training Centre in Kew, Melbourne The reason for this is that guide dogs of the future must be familiar with cats and consider them good friends. This delightful little book is suitable for all ages, as Horrie the cat has made sure to include easy-to-read poems and the charming drawings to make the poems come alive. Includes photo of the author and his cat Horrie. Our Book No: 23894. $12 AUD.

246. Hughes, Shirley (1995). Rhymes for Annie Rose (Reprint ed). London: Bodley Head. 44 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), light foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), faint foxing top edge. This very special book shows children's author and illustrator Shirley Hughes at her best. The simple verses are suitable for little ones to join in. The sketches have a special charm that will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 037031980X. Our Book No: 26999. $20 AUD.

247. Hughes, Shirley (2001). Alfie Weather (1st ed). London: Bodley Head. 42 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear jacket, review label front free flyleaf. First edition. A new collection of children's stories and poems by Shirley Hughes, featuring Alfie and his sister, Annie Rose. Alfie can find plenty to do in any weather. The bright and colourful illustrations will delight any age, and the stories and poems are fun to read whatever the weather may be. One of her Alfie series of 8 books. ISBN/ASIN: 0370325613. Our Book No: 29146. $30 AUD.

248. 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. $12 AUD.

249. Hunt, Nan; Hills, Noela (illustrator) (1987). Prisoner of the Mulligrubs (1st p/b ed). Sydney: William Collins Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (full-page), few light creases covers, faint foxing front flyleaf, light toning inside covers, minor edgewear corners & spine. A delightful children's picture story by Nan Hunt about a boy named Jonathan who has the measles and must find something to keep him from being bored!. The colourful drawings by Noela Hills will amuse all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0006623387. Our Book No: 29258. $20 AUD.

250. Hunt, Nan; Kubbos, Alison (illustrator) (1991). The Dove Tree (1st ed). Sydney, Milsons Point: Random House. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, few tiny scratches rear cover. Children's picture story about a young girl with cancer, her special friend Hannah, and a very special tree. ISBN/ASIN: 0091826128. Our Book No: 28334. $20 AUD.

251. Hunt, Nan; Ogden, Betina (illustrator) (1988). The Show. Sydney: Collins Press / Anne Ingram Books. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, endpapers little foxed, few tiny dents along fore-edge front cover, autograph (author's written name title page). Children's picture story by Nan Hunt about a girl named Mary who waited for her grandparents to take her to the agricultural show. The colourful drawings by Betina Ogden will delight all ages. (Autograph of Nan Hunt.). ISBN/ASIN: 0732248035. Our Book No: 28220. $20 AUD.

252. 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.

253. Ingram, Anne; Morimoto, Junko (illustrator) (2010). Run Damon, Run (Reprint ed). Sydney: Red Fox / Random House. 32 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner front cover lightly creased, spine little creased, minor edgewear. A children's story by Anne Ingram about trust and loyalty, based on Dionysius, tyrant ruler of ancient Sicily. The author has treated her retelling as folklore, based on previous versions. The first version was called 'Melos, Run!' written by a Japanese writer. The soft pastels used by Junko Morimoto make Damon look life-like. ISBN/ASIN: 0091840767. Our Book No: 28569. $16 AUD.

254. Inkpen, Mick (2005). Blue Nose Island: Beachmoles and Bellvine (1st p/b ed). London: Hodder Children's Books. 32 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, fold-out colour drawing (fore-edge creased), minimal toning covers & front free endpaper, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a vine that grows and grows on Blue Nose Island. Written and illustrated by Mick Inkpen, the creator of 'Kipper and Wibbly Pig’. ISBN/ASIN: 0340878665. Our Book No: 28828. $14 AUD.

255. Isham, Steve; Isham, Marion (2015). Daniel the Devil (Reprint ed). Margate, TAS: Bandicoot Books. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial cover, glossy pages, colour drawings, top spine little bumped, corner tips covers little scuffed, non-author written dedication, autograph (author's written name). Delightful Australian children's picture book by Steve and Marion Isham. This is a story about a Tassie Devil named Daniel who loses his brother while playing a game. He goes in search of him and gets lost. He has many adventures before he is rescued and placed back with his mother and brothers. The book contains facts about Tasmanian Devils at the rear, and there are 16 riddles to solve. The answer to each riddle, or a hint of it, is on the same page as the riddle. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987384003. Our Book No: 41757. $30 AUD.

256. Isobel (1994). Nanbaree (2nd ed). Perth, Nedlands: Self Published: Isobel / Muhlings Colour Printers. 168 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-tinted) reproductions (many full-page), maps, minor edgewear. In this beautiful self-published book for children and young adults, compiled by Isobel, the reproductions tell a very special true story never previously told. In 1788, Nanbaree, a six-year-old Aboriginal boy, watched the First Fleet sail into Sydney Harbour. He was adopted by Surgeon White and became a key person in the life of the early colony. Nanbaree acted as an interpreter for Governor Phillip and his own countrymen. The artist, Thomas Watling, was assigned to illustrate White's collection of plants and animals. The talented forger also drew delightful portraits of Nanbaree, his family and friends and scenes of their life on Sydney Harbour. The Watling Collection is in the British Museum of Natural History, and is now presented here for the first time. Nanbaree and Thomas Watling, who shared the same household 200 years ago, are now given their rightful place in Australian history. Second edition stated (actually a reprint), 1995. ISBN/ASIN: 0646207091. Our Book No: 40863. $30 AUD.

257. Ivanoff, George; Wood, Ben (illustrator) (2017). Meet: The Flying Doctors (New ed) [Meet Series]. Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, card covers, very good plus condition, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. This is the story of The Royal Flying Doctor Service which provides emergency and primary health care across outback Australia. Explains how the life-saving service was created and grew to become an Australian icon. The illustrations will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143780670. Our Book No: 40192. $12 AUD.

258. Jackson Hill, Diane; Smith, Craig (illustrator) (2024). Saving Seal: The Plastic Predicament (Reprint ed). Melbourne, Carlton: Museums Victoria Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small square octavo, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Diane Jackson Hill about a seal that needed to be rescued from being caught up in a plastic bag. Lizzie and Grandpa Dave save Seal and wonder how many times will they have to save seal? How can they stop more plastic rubbish from clogging up their bay? Illustrated by Craig Smith. This very special story is about people working together to make the right choices about the environment and about making them now. (Originally published as a hardback by Museums Victoria, 2021. This copy is the 2024 paperback reprint, no ISBN, but Trove uses the same hardback ISBN.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781921833540. Our Book No: 41644. $18 AUD.

259. 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.

260. 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.

261. 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.

262. Johnson, Phyllis; Elder, Jean (1946). Robbie's Trip to Fairyland. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 36 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, thick pictorial board cover (black cloth spine, covers staples), full-page colour drawings, sepia (brown-tinted drawings), rubbed patch top edge inside front cover, pages lightly toned (notably first & last page), minor edgewear & scuffing. (Estimated date, 1946, Trove.) Children's picture story in which Robbie, lying in bed, is visited by an elf who takes him to visit Fairyland. Muir 3792. Our Book No: 17541. $30 AUD.

263. Johnson, Phyllis; Elder, Jean (1950). Robbie's Birthday Wish. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 36 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, thick pictorial board cover (olive cloth spine, concealed staples), full-page colour drawings, sepia (brown-tinted drawings), pages lightly toned (notably first & last page), minor edgewear & scuffing. Children’s picture story in which Robbie is granted his birthday wish to visit Fairyland. (Muir 3793. No date, but 1950, Trove.). Our Book No: 17539. $30 AUD.

264. 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.

265. 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.

266. 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.

267. 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.

268. Kain, Simone; Hood, Ben (2016). George the Farmer Plants a Wheat Crop (Reprint ed) [HelloFriday Group]. Penola, SA: HelloFriday Publishing. 34 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings (full-page), few light creases covers & few pages, top corner tip front cover creased, some edgewear. A children's picture story about George the farmer who almost has a catastrophe while he is planting his wheat crop while daydreaming about football! His dog Jessie barks but can not get his attention because he is talking about the football. His partner Ruby notices he has not planted some of the rows, so she finishes the job while he is at footy training. The wheat crop is successful, thanks to Ruby's help at the right time. The book includes a quiz, and fun activities at the rear. Teaches about health and safety. The publisher states a target audience for preschool K2-age children. Text and illustrations by Simone Kain and Ben Hood. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994194206. Our Book No: 41713. $20 AUD.

269. Kauter, Frank (1946). Over the Hills and Far Away. Sydney: John Sands. 220 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, thick pictorial board cover, lacks title page presumably as issued, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, edgewear spine & corners (showing boards), child's scribble rear cover. Children's picture book about farm animals and a goblin, with text in verse. Seven stories: Timothy John - The green goblin - It looks like rain - The old man's stick - Peter Rabbitt - Adventurers three - Gum leaf symphonies. (No date, but 1946, Trove.). Our Book No: 17586. $12 AUD.

270. 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.

271. 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.

272. 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.

273. Kelly, Deborah; Stewart, Lisa (2014). Jam for Nana (1st ed). Sydney: Random House Australia. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, small crease top edge rear cover, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a girl sharing jam and pancakes with her grandmother. The colourful lifelike drawings and easy-to-read text will interest children of any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857980014. Our Book No: 40236. $18 AUD.

274. Ker Wilson, Barbara (1987). The Illustrated Treasury of Australian Stories and Verse for Children. Melbourne: Nelson. 320 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket, top edge lightly foxed, base spine little rubbed, bookplate, bookshop label front pastedown. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This anthology, chosen by Barbara Ker Wilson, is arranged in chronological order. Presents an overall picture of the literature that young Australians have enjoyed since the first book for children was published in the colony of New South Wales in 1841. Much of the material presented is from rare and precious volumes, and many of the stories were loved by parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of today's children. The illustrations show how artist style has changed over the years. A wonderful book to add to any literature collection. (Bookplate of Frank McDonald, art dealer, who ran Clune Galleries in Potts Point and Sydney CBD from 1960 to 2003. The unusual bookplate is black and in two parts.). ISBN/ASIN: 0170070123. Our Book No: 27015. $35 AUD.

275. 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.

276. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Lessac, Frane (illustrator) (2005). The Day of the Elephant. Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollinsPublishers Australia. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, red cloth spine, colour drawings, minor edgewear. 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, as would the bright happy illustrations. (All royalties from the sale of this new book were donated to the Asian Tsunami Effort.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207200556. Our Book No: 41414. $28 AUD.

277. Kerr, Judith (2000). Mog: The Forgetful Cat (30th anniversary, new ed). London: Harper / HarperCollins. 38 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. This is the 30th Anniversary edition of this very special children's picture story by Judith Kerr about Mog the cat and his many adventures. Mog always seems to be in trouble. She forgets that she has a cat flap and she forgets that she has already eaten her supper. But, one night, Mog's forgetfulness comes in very handy. Mog helps to catch a burglar, and ends up getting a medal for bravery. ISBN/ASIN: 0001955071. Our Book No: 40885. $25 AUD.

278. Kerr, Judith (2002). Mog on Fox Night (Reprint ed). London: Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback large octavo, good condition, colour drawings, some creases & marks covers & pages & edges, minor edgewear, written & dated dedication title page. A special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. This time he meets some cheeky foxes who eat the dinner he does not want. A well-loved copy which makes this story very special. ISBN/ASIN: 0006645011. Our Book No: 27854. $12 AUD.

279. Kerr, Judith (2005). Mog and the Baby (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers & some pages, cover corner tips & spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007171323. Our Book No: 29923. $12 AUD.

280. Kerr, Judith (2006). Mog in the Dark (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 44 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007171330. Our Book No: 28669. $14 AUD.

281. Kersh, Norah (1999). Outback Alphabet (Reprint ed). Maxwelton, QLD: Self-Published: Norah Kersh (Bora). 27 pp. Paperback oblong large quarto, very good condition, large colour drawings, small strip bottom edge front cover little faded, minor edgewear. This children's picture book by Norah Kersh is uniquely Australian. Many outback children will associate many of the images with their first understanding of and writing of actual words and sentences. The soft colourful illustrations range from 'A is for Ant' to 'Z is for Zig-zag', and includes 'G is for Gate' and 'L is for Lamb'. Each is captioned by a short rhyme. The author and illustrator is from Bora Station, Maxwelton, Queensland. ISBN/ASIN: 0646332473. Our Book No: 27912. $20 AUD.

282. Kirk, Uncle Joe; Harrold, Sandi (illustrator) (2014). Karana: The Story of the Father Emu. Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 20 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips covers little scuffed, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story by Uncle Joe Kirk about a father emu named Karana who has to take care of the eggs when mother emu leaves home. He tends to the emu chicks as they hatch! The clear simple text and bright drawings by Sandi Harrold will appeal to children of all ages. An Australian Aboriginal story by a Brisbane and Wakka Wakka elder. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743623138. Our Book No: 41789. $15 AUD.

283. 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.

284. 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.

285. Kloet, Christine (1977). After Alice: A Hundred Years of Children's Reading in Britain. London: Library Association. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, glossy card covers (few minor scratches), colour plates (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor foxing top edge, minor edgewear corners. Accompanies an exhibition (Sept 1977 - Jan 1978) to celebrate the Centenary of the Library Association, jointly organised with the Museum of Childhood Cambridge, at Bethnal Green, London. Selected and catalogued by Christine Kloet. ISBN/ASIN: 0853657408. Our Book No: 22047. $12 AUD.

286. Knowles, Sheena; Clement, Rod (illustrator) (2022). Edwina the Emu (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings (many full-page), glossy paper, minor edgewear. A children’s picture story by Sheena Knowles about Edwina the emu, who decides to get a job to pay for her chicks after laying ten eggs. But nothing suits her. How does she solve her dilemma? The easy-to-read rhyming text and large colourful pictures by Rod Clement will delight children of any age. (Originally published, 1996, reissued 2019 with new ISBN. This copy is the 48th reprint, 2022.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780207189142. Our Book No: 25046. $12 AUD.

287. Kroll, Jeri; James, Ann (illustrator) (1998). A Coat of Cats (1st ed). Melbourne,: Thomas C. Lothian. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (full-page), orange endpapers, few foxed spots first two pages & last page, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story for cat-lovers of all ages, by Jeri Kroll. Once there was an old lady who lived alone, or so her neighbours said, but she lived with seven cats who loved her. One day, the old lady is moved to a 'shiny new flat' and has to give her cats up. The cats have long memories, as well as nine lives - they miss her as much as she misses them. Late one night, the old lady braves very cold weather to check on them and that's when they prove how much she means to them. The beautiful drawings by Ann James will bring a smile to anyone. ISBN/ASIN: 0850919533. Our Book No: 31081. $15 AUD.

288. 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. Full title: 'Yirruwa Yirrilikenuma-langwa: When We Go Walkabout'. This Aboriginal children's picture book by Rhoda Lalara tells the story about the beautiful creatures to be found on walkabout. The author has written the book in both English and the Anindilyakwa language, 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. The illustrations by Alfred Lalara will delight children and adults alike. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760631277. Our Book No: 30607. $16 AUD.

289. 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. $12 AUD.

290. Lanser, Edith (1948). Caroline Listens. Sydney: Australasian Publishing Co. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page single-colour drawings, minor edgewear, small shop sticker, non-author written dedication. A scarce Australian children's picture story. Hand-written text written in a large and variable font. The story of a small girl Caroline and her cocker spaniel Billy Boy. She sings songs based on everyday sounds around the house and garden. Muir 4097. ("Anthony Horderns, Famous for Books" sticker.). Our Book No: 17112. $85 AUD.

291. Larsen, Rebecca; Kereama, Justin (translator); Solomona, Tania (translator); Inia, Paul (singer); Larsen, Richard (music) (2020). Row, Row, Row Your Waka: Includes Book and Song in English and Maori (Reprint ed). Auckland: Bateman Books. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, thick card pictorial covers (with flaps), colour text-drawings, minor edgewear, bonus CD inside rear cover. Children's picture story by Rebecca Larsen about the adventures of a Kiwi, a Pukeko, and a Hoiho who are three New Zealand bird friends who decide to go on an adventure together, in their waka (Maori for canoe or boat). This very special book is written in English plus translation into Maori. The large colourful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781869539573. Our Book No: 41766. $18 AUD.

292. Lasenby, Jack; Finlayson, Nancy (illustrator) (1976). Rewi the Red Deer (Australian ed) [Australian Golden Book Series]. Sydney: Australian Golden Books / Golden Press. 36 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, colour drawings, some foxing endpapers & title page & edges, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp inside front cover. A charming children's picture story by Jack Lasenby 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 by Nancy Finlayson would appeal to all ages. An Australian Golden Book from Golden Press, 1976. ISBN/ASIN: 0855583320. Our Book No: 28749. $12 AUD.

293. Lawrence, Laurie; Lawrence, Jane; Lawrence, Kate ; Lawrence, Emma; Charteris, Murray (Illustrator) (2023). Wise Owl at the Farm [Wise Owl Book Series]. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. 15 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's story created by Laurie Lawrence for the Australian Government Kids Alive Do The Five Program. The Wise Owl Book Series has been designed to introduce young children to water safety in a positive way. In this book Wise Owl explores water dangers that can be found around the farm. The bright colourful illustrations and easy-to-read words will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992555085. Our Book No: 41611. $12 AUD.

294. Lawrence, Laurie; Lawrence, Jane; Lawrence, Kate ; Lawrence, Emma; Charteris, Murray (illustrator) (2023). Wise Owl at Home [Wise Owl Book Series]. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. 15 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's story created by Laurie Lawrence for the Australian Government Kids Alive Do The Five Program. The Wise Owl Book Series has been designed to introduce young children to water safety in a positive way. In this book Wise Owl explores water dangers that can be found around the home. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992555054. Our Book No: 41610. $12 AUD.

295. Lawrence, Laurie; Lawrence, Jane; Lawrence, Kate ; Lawrence, Emma; Charteris, Murray (Illustrator) (2023). Wise Owl at the Pool [Wise Owl Book Series]. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. 15 pp. Paperback square small, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's story created by Laurie Lawrence for the Australian Government Kids Alive Do The Five Program. The Wise Owl Book Series has been designed to introduce young children to water safety in a positive way. In this book, Wise Owl explores water dangers that can be found at the pool. The bright colourful illustrations will delightful any age, and the easy-to-read text will suit younger children. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992555061. Our Book No: 41612. $12 AUD.

296. Lawrence, Laurie; Lawrence, Jane; Lawrence, Kate ; Lawrence, Emma; Charteris, Murray (Illustrator) (2023). Wise Owl at the Beach [Wise Owl Book Series]. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. 15 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's story created by Laurie Lawrence for the Australian Government Kids Alive Do The Five Program. The Wise Owl Book Series has been designed to introduce young children to water safety in a positive way. In this book Wise Owl explores water dangers that can be found at the beach. The bright colourful illustrations will delight any age, and the easy-to-read text will suit younger children. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992555078. Our Book No: 41613. $12 AUD.

297. Lawrenson, Diana; Huxley, Dee (illustrator) (2011). Paraphernalia's Present (Reprint ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corner tips. A charming children's picture story by Diana Lawrenson about a hen called Paraphernalia and her owner Dottie. Suggested reading age is primary school. The bright life-like illustrations by Dee Huxley help to bring the story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733328480. Our Book No: 28977. $16 AUD.

298. Lawson, Henry; Gauvin, Dorothy (illustrator) (1991). Henry Lawson's Bush Ballads. Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollinsPublishers. 83 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), covers little faded, edges lightly foxed, spine little faded, minor edgewear. This very special book for children and young adults of classic poems by Henry Lawson has lifelike artwork to match the poems. The artist Dorothy Gauvin explains that the selection of poems was limited by the need to connect them with the paintings, which were chosen on the basis of the series or periods most often asked about. The poetry and art will appeal to any age, and anyone interested in Australian history and literature. ISBN/ASIN: 0207171165. Our Book No: 41705. $20 AUD.

299. Lawson, Henry; King, John Anthony (illustrator) (1991). Mary Called Him "Mister". Sydney, Crows Nest: Macmillan. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, faint foxing title page, minor edgewear, label remains front pastedown. This illustrated collection of Henry Lawson poems for children illuminates an often neglected side of the Bush Ballad era: the life of women in the Bush - their strengths, their dreams, their hopes and their disappointments. Illustrated by John Anthony King. ISBN/ASIN: 0732905486. Our Book No: 25527. $15 AUD.

300. 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.

301. Lear, Edward (1982). A Book of Nonsense [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum pp. Hardback quarto, very good plus condition, colour cartoons, pictorial embossed blue cloth cover (gilt decoration & lettering), gilt edges, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Lear's famous book of nonsense verse was first published in 1846, and it was the first to popularize the format of limericks, a term however not commonly used until the 1890s. This facsimile is based on the Routledge colour edition of 1875. The cartoons are placed one or two per page, with one or two interleaved blank pages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16935. $45 AUD.

302. Lehmann, Geoffrey; Magerl, Caroline (illustrator) (2001). Sky Boy. Sydney: Mark Macleod Books / Hodder Headline Australia. 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, watercolour drawings, few faint toned spots few pages & rear free endpaper, minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story by poet Geoffrey Lehmann about a sister's courage and love. Teresa is stubborn and maybe a bit mad. wFollowing her fisherman father's advice, she rows her boat through the storm to an island retreat with a baby (Sky Boy) and Rosa the cow on board. She can only be saved by a miracle. Supurb watercolour drawings by Caroline Magerl. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0733611826. Our Book No: 25076. $20 AUD.

303. 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.

304. 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.

305. 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.

306. 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 front 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.

307. 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.

308. Lister, Gladys; Abbott, Joyce (illustrator) (1942). Grandpuff and Leafy (Unstated 1st ed). Sydney: Marchant & Co. 56 pp. Hardback wide octavo, pictorial cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour drawings (including frontispiece), pages & covers lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear (particularly spine ends), old price marks. Collectible children's picture story. Undated first edition. Decorations by the author and Joyce Abbott. Dedicated to Lady Gowrie, and to every child with a Soldier Daddy. Pagination includes plates. Last page is list of six other books by Gladys Lister. Our Book No: 14782. $15 AUD.

309. Lister, Gladys; Abbott, Joyce (illustrator) (1943). Grandpuff and Leafy (2nd impression ed). Sydney: Marchant & Co. 56 pp. Hardback wide octavo, pictorial cover, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) text, full-page colour drawings (including frontispiece), black & white drawings (some full-page, colouring by child single drawing), spine covered staples (rusted), pages & covers lightly toned as usual, bottom corners covers little bumped, some edgewear, non-author written dedication. Collectible children's picture story. Undated first edition. Decorations by the author and Joyce Abbott. Dedicated to Lady Gowrie, and to every child with a Soldier Daddy. Pagination includes plates. Last page lists six other books by Gladys Lister. Our Book No: 14782A. $15 AUD.

310. Lloyd, Bernard; Tulloch, Coral (illustrator) (1990). Mr Greyfinch's Garden [Spectrum: HBJ Classroom Library Green]. Sydney, Marrickville: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Group (Australia Pty. Ltd). 22 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner covers & spine little creased, few surface scratches covers, minor edgewear corners. This is a very special children's picture story about moving to a new home, and trying to fit into the community. It takes Mr Greyfinch sometime to settle into the street, and he does this by making a beautiful community garden, which he shares with his neighbours. The author Bernard LLoyd and illustrator Coral Tulloch share an active interest in the environment in Tasmania. From the 'Spectrum: HBJ Classroom Library Green' series. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0729508439. Our Book No: 28672. $20 AUD.

311. Loam, Arthur S. (1951). Playhour Pieces: Piano Pieces for Little Hands with Big Notes [Imperial Edition No. 1004: Plate B8770]. Melbourne: Allans Music (Australia). 24 pp. Paperback folio, stapled (little rusted), very good condition, black & white cartoons, minimal foxing & scratches covers. (Copyright, 1951.) Sheet music - small pieces suitable for children: Clockwork Train; Fireworks; Humming Top; Koala Bear; Marching Tin Soldiers; My Yacht; Scooter; Sick Doll; Sleeping Doll; Swing; Toy Piano. Our Book No: 14729. $20 AUD.

312. 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.

313. Lucas, Diane; Tyler, Ben; Long, Emma (illustrator) (2024). Walking The Rock Country In Kakadu (Karrire Kundege Karribolknan Kunwarddehwardde) (1st ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback large oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial covers, colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear. This First Nations children's picture book tells the story about Kakadu country, Northern Territory. Ben Tyler and Diane Lucas walk through one of Australia’s ancient and beautiful ecosystems. They educate us with some Kundjeyhmi language as they share stories, knowledge and their love of the land. Emma Long's detailed and life-like illustrations show the rich and varied plant and animal life of this unique place where Aboriginal people have lived and walked Country for thousands of years. This beautiful book will delight children and adults alike. (Glossary of local Aboriginal words at rear.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781761067860. Our Book No: 41724. $30 AUD.

314. Lynch, Nu; Lynch, Kim (illustrator) (1980). Australian Animals A to Z (Reprint ed). Sydney: Lansdowne Press. 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 by Nu Lynch lists each Australian animal with a description. The large bright pictures by Kim Lynch 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. $15 AUD.

315. Lyne, Nairda (1983). Granny Stayput. Hobart: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings (colour front cover), bottom corner tip front cover creased, some edgewear. Granny O'Grady lives with her grey tabby cat, Albert in a tiny terrace. She refuses to move when the council wants to bulldoze her house for a carpark. A scarce, delightful children's story for all ages; the black & white drawings make this a very special story. From the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0909575096. Our Book No: 20577. $20 AUD.

316. 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 storyline 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 tas is the biological information about wombats. Enjoy the fantasy story 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.

317. 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.

318. MacCallum, J. ; Dowman, Walter (illustrator) (1943). Australian Animals. Sydney: Currawong Publishing Co. / Commercial Printing Company 70 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, fair condition only (reading copy), 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.

319. Macdonald, George; Colborne-Veel, Mary (adapter) (1943). The Giant's Heart [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 32 pp. Paperback, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, corner clipped front cover (few edge tears repaired, staples rusted), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing. No 306 in this series for ages 8 to 10 years. A story for children, originally published in this format, 1922. Adapted from George Macdonald, by Mary Colborne-Veel. (Estimated date, 1943, McLaren no. 306c, G2583.). Our Book No: 16951. $15 AUD.

320. Macintyre, Ella; Smith, J. Warren (illustrator) (1936). Pin Money (1st ed). Sydney: Shakespeare Head Press. 104 pp. Paperback wide square octavo, dustjacket, card covers, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white drawings, jacket chipped (tiny hole spine, lightly toned, minor foxing, edge tears), pages & edges lightly toned & foxed, inner hinge little split (all pages firm), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. An Australian story book for older children. Billy and Valerie are two children in the Queensland sheep country. Their adventures with men, women, sheep, and horses, and the happy story of how their temporary troubles were solved as a result of their adventures make this a fun-filled adventure story. Our Book No: 27735. $35 AUD.

321. Maddern, Eric; Kennaway, Adrienne (illustrator) (1996). Rainbow Bird: An Aboriginal Folk Tale from Northern Australia (Reprint ed). London: Frances Lincoln. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour full-page illustrations, corners lightly creased, minor edgewear. An Aboriginal folk tale from Northern Australia by Eric Maddern, told as a picture book for children. This story is based on a fire legend of the Dalabon people of Beswick Reserve, Northern Territory. The large full-colour drawings by Adrienne Kennaway make this a delightful book for any child.g. ISBN/ASIN: 0711208980. Our Book No: 23845. $12 AUD.

322. 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.

323. Mairou, Naomi (2005). Brindlebat. Machans Beach, QLD: Trapdoor Press. 28 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, 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.

324. Majerova, Marie; Svolinsky, Karel (1955). O Slepicce a Kohoutkovi [The Hen and the Cockerel]. Praha [Prague]: Stani Nakladatelstvi Detske Knihy [Public Children's Books Publishing Company]. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, board cover (green cloth spine), very good condition, colour drawings, corners little bumped, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story in the Czech language. Our Book No: 15455. $30 AUD.

325. 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.

326. Maltby, Peg (1948). Meet Mr Cobbledick! Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, no jacket (missing), good condition, thick pictorial board covers, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, spiral binding (covered by green cloth spine as issued, rubbed & notably spine ends), covers corners creased (showing boards), small stain fronr cover, scuff mark rear cover, some edgewear, all drawings carefully COLOURED by child, non-author written & dated dedication inside front cover. First & only edition. A collectible Australian children's picture story about Paul and his adventures with Archie Cobbledick the gnome. Muir 4656. (No date, 1948, Trove and date of written dedication. The scarce dustjacket is missing. Exists in three spine states: this one has the scarcer green cloth spine. ) ISBN/ASIN: B003LEDJ8W. Our Book No: 16177A. $25 AUD.

327. Maltby, Peg (1950). Little Red Riding Hood. Melbourne: Murphett Pty Ltd. 16 pp. Paperback oblong octavo, very good condition, stapled (rusted), full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, edge tear rear cover repaired, covers little creased, minor edgewear. A scarce children's classic tale retold by Australian writer and artist Peg Maltby, and illustrated with her delightful full-page colour drawings, which are interleaved with text. (Muir 4765. No date, but 1950, Trove.). Our Book No: 16188. $75 AUD.

328. Maltby, Peg (1961). Ben and Bella in the Clouds (New ed). Melbourne, Moorabbin: P. C. Grosser & Co. 16 pp. Paperback folio, very good condition, card cover (stapled), black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful collectible children's book in the Ben and Bella series by Peg Maltby. (No date, but 1961. The cover of this edition emphasises clouds, whereas the first edition has an umbrella.). Our Book No: 17463. $60 AUD.

329. Maltby, Peg (1982). The Adventures of Ben and Bella. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 64 pp. Hardback small folio, dustjacket, good condition reading copy (in good dustjacket), blue cloth boards, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings (some full-page), tiny split front cloth cover spine (small sticker repair front endpapers), some creasing & small edge tears jacket (archival tape repairs reverse side), some edgewear. Full title: 'The Adventures of Ben and Bella'. A delightful classic children’s selection of picture stories, written and illustrated by Peg Maltby, published by Angus & Robertson in 1982. Follow the adventures of two happy pixies, They meet a lost mermaid, build a bush house to escape the summer heat, they help a mother bandicoot find her lost baby son, and they are not rescued from the water by a duck who was too interested in dressing properly. Previously published as four separate books by Murphett, Melbourne from 1947 to 1951: 'Ben and Bella', 'Ben and Bella in the Hills', 'Ben and Bella at the Beach', and 'Ben and Bella in the Gardens'. ISBN/ASIN: 0207146659. Our Book No: 12754. $30 AUD.

330. Maltby, P. (Peg) (1983). Nutchen of the Forest (New, reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings (mostly full-page), illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side light foxing), spine ends lightly rubbed. This delightful Australian children's story by Peg Maltby has been reissued for a new generation. A little old lady Nutchen lives in a beautiful forest and looks after and rescues the wild birds and animals. The large drawings, also by Peg Maltby, will charm any age. A collectible Australian children's picture story. (Originally published 1945: this is the new 1977 edition by Angus & Robertson, reprinted in 1983.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207135223. Our Book No: 28767. $25 AUD.

331. 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.

332. Manuel, Lynn; Wilson, Janet (illustrator) (1997). Lucy Maud and the Cavendish Cat (1st ed). Toronto: Tundra Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, small sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful children's picture book by Lynn Manuel is a true story, complied from the many references to Daffy the cat that appear in the 'Selected Journals of L. M. Montgomery', Volumes 1 and 2. The beautiful paintings by Janet Wilson will delight children and adults alike. This book is very special and will have appeal to cat lovers and lovers of the Anne of Green Gables stories of L. M. Montgomery. ISBN/ASIN: 0887763979. Our Book No: 22042. $20 AUD.

333. Marsden, John; Tan, Shaun (illustrator) (2003 (1998)). The Rabbits (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Lothian Books. 30 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, illustrated inside covers, minor edgewear, award sticker front cover. This Australian children’'s picture story about rabbits is a rich and haunting allegory that will suit all ages and any culture. The writing of John Marsden is brought to life by the stunning original vision of artist Shaun Tan. A valuable perspective on how humans adversely affect the environment. Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year, 1999. ISBN/ASIN: 073440221X. Our Book No: 41555. $20 AUD.

334. 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.

335. Martin, Winifred (1959). The Three Kittens (U.K. ed). London: Blackie & Son. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, very good condition, black & white drawings, red cloth spine, light toning pages, cover corners rubbed, tiny chip bottom edge, minor foxing & marks, minor insect damage (title page, top edge rear board). A delightful collectible book about a tabby cat and her three charming kittens and their adventures (two of whom moved to new homes). The large drawings and easy-to-read text will delight any age. (No date, but either 1st UK [1949] or reissue [1959]. Originally published, 1948 in USA as Three Naughty Kittens.) Our Book No: 25728. $15 AUD.

336. Mason, Olive L.; Bell, Esme E. (illustrator) (1952). Peter Porter [John Sands' Pre-School and Kindergarten Series]. Sydney: John Sands. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong, good condition, pictorial board covers, blue spine strip covers staples (pieces missing spine ends), one page torn & repaired, minor foxing covers & front endpapers & edges (few larger patches), edgewear. (Estimated date, 1952, Trove catalogue.) Children's picture story about Peter, who works as a porter at Periwinkle Railway Station. Our Book No: 16169. $30 AUD.

337. Mason, Olive L.; Winter, Jimmy (illustrator) (1953). Quippy and Soot: A Story for Three Year Olds [John Sands Pre-School and Kindergarten Series]. Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 64 pp. Hardback very small oblong, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial boards (top corner tips creased), tan cloth spine (covers staples, archival tape repair rear edge), full-page colour drawings, top corner tip removed front flyleaf, top corner tip rear cover creased, minimal foxing & creasing pages, few small edge tears, some edgewear. A delightful little children's picture story. Quippy the duck goes exploring and he meets a fluffy black duck. They soon become friends and have lots of fun. The cover suggests Kindergarten Children, but the drawings would appeal to anyone, and bring a smile to any age. (No date, but 1953, Muir 4868.). Our Book No: 41768. $30 AUD.

338. Mass, Nuri; Mass, Celeste (illustrator) (1937). Australian Wild Flower Fairies (1st ed). Sydney: Shakespeare Head Press. 132 pp. Paperback tall trade, good condition, black & white drawings, faint toning pages, top corner tip rear cover creased, covers little faded (slight colour loss), small tear & crease bottom front cover & first few pages, minor edgewear. This very special book by Nuri Mass is for children and adults, the layman as well as botanist. Nuri introduces our wildflowers as individual identities along with a fairy, infinitely varied and delightful. A unique publication with all the plants having fairy-like qualities that will interest teachers and pupils. The excellent drawings and simple botanical descriptions are included to help teachers and pupils, and anyone interested to learn about Australian wildflowers. (Botanical illustrations by Nuri Mass, fairies by Celeste Mass.). Our Book No: 40917. $35 AUD.

339. 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. $12 AUD.

340. 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. $12 AUD.

341. 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. $12 AUD.

342. 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. $12 AUD.

343. Masson, Sophie (2011). Life, Literature, Legends: Collected Essays 1996 - 2011. Sydney, Balmain: Quadrant Books. 311 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), pages lightly toned, minimal edgewear. Collected essays by well-known writer of children's and young adults stories. These essays have been written over a period of 15 years, and showcase her adult non-fiction work. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980677850. Our Book No: 28190. $25 AUD.

344. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1984). The Magic Saddle (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Hodder Headline. 16 pp. Paperback quarto, stiffened cover, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Shortlisted for the Children's Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year award. This is a delightful story about a boy named Jonni wanting a rocking horse. The bright colourful illustrations will enchant any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0340364211. Our Book No: 28339. $12 AUD.

345. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1991). Rummage (Reprint ed). Sydney: Collins / Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, corner tips on covers little scuffed, faint toning inside covers, spine & rear cover little creased, faint foxing title page & last page, minor edgewear. A delightful children's story about Mr Portwine who ran a market stall from his hand-cart. The browsers and fossickers and rummagers were mad about it. The smarter stall-holders did not approve of Mr Portwine's appearance or goods. He changed and smartened himself up. What happened at his stall was certainly not expected. This story with the charming drawings will appeal to any age. (Book of the Year for Younger Readers, the Children's Book Council Of Australia.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207171351. Our Book No: 29089. $12 AUD.

346. Mattingley, Christobel; Spudvilas, Anne (illustrator) (1996). The Race (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Australia. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (full-page), cover corner tips little scuffed, minor edgewear. A charming children's picture story by Christobel Mattingley about a very special boy who found it difficult to fit in at school. He always came last. A new teacher arrived and helped him to win the next race, and he never felt alone again. Beautifully illustrated by Anne Spudvilas. ISBN/ASIN: 1863882251. Our Book No: 41794. $18 AUD.

347. 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. $12 AUD.

348. Mawter, Jeni; Martin, Christy (illustrator) (2001). There's a Sun Fairy in Our Garden. Adelaide, Stepney: Axiom. 22 pp. Paperback small square octavo, good condition, stapled, stapled, three lift-the-flap pictures, colour drawings, light foxing edges, top corner rear cover creased, spine little creased, covers little scratched, some edgewear. A delightful Australian children’s picture story by Jeni Mawter about a girl who believes that there are fairies in her garden. The charming drawings by Christy Martin will delight children and adults alike. Novelty item: three lift-the-flap pictures. (This book has the same ISBN as 'Infinite Way' by the same publisher.). ISBN/ASIN: 1864760508. Our Book No: 31229. $12 AUD.

349. McGregor, Anna (2019). Colouroos (Reprint ed). Sydney: Hachette Australia. 34 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, crease near spine covers, tiny ridge spine (printer error), minor edgewear. This children's picture story by Anna McGregor is about a mob of red kangaroos. When three different mobs of kangaroos come to the same waterhole, they are puzzled by the colours of each mob, but they soon find that they are more alike than they thought. A colourful and very Australian celebration of diversity. ISBN/ASIN: 9780734422217. Our Book No: 41775. $18 AUD.

350. McInnes, Dianne; Ross, Graeme (illustrator) (1983). The Cuscus Baby (1st ed). Port Moresby / Bathurst, NSW: Curriculum Unit, Education Department of Papua New Guinea / Robert Brown & Associates. 24 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, no jacket as issued, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, few pages lightly creased (including top corner tips), spine ends lightly bumped. A delightful children's story by Dianne McInnes, set in Papua New Guinea (PNG), 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. Published for the Curriculum Unit of the Education Department of Papua New Guinea. ISBN/ASIN: 0909197407. Our Book No: 24859. $20 AUD.

351. McKimmie, Chris (2015). Lara of Newtown. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 34 pp. Hardback quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings (mostly full-page). A witty and wonderful story by Chris McKimmie about a cat looking for love and a forever home in the Sydney inner suburb of Newtown. The story is told from Lara the cat's side of the fence. The drawings will appeal to most ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760112325. Our Book No: 30484. $20 AUD.

352. Mclaren, Duncan (2007). Looking for Enid: The Mysterious and Inventive Life of Enid Blyton. London: Portobello Books. 319 pp. Hardback small thick octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), minor edgewear. A strikingly inventive and unusual portrait of the very successful English writer for children, Enid Blyton, who entertained millions worldwide with her adventure stories and mysteries, but was herself an adventure and a mystery. She gave us the Famous Five, the Enchanted Wood and the Wishing Chair. We are told today that her stories are tainted, but they deserve renewed attention. Accompany Duncan on his travels around Britain to investigate what made Enid Enid and endeavour to reach the source of her torrent of stories, those that came when she was 'letting her mind go free'. ISBN/ASIN: 9781846271151. Our Book No: 17954. $25 AUD.

353. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1991). Hector and Maggie (P/b, reprint ed) [A Little Ark Book]. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, colour drawings, few light creases covers & pages, few tiny chips fore-edge few pages, minor edgewear corner tips. A children's picture story by Andrew and Janet McLean about a very bossy disruptive rooster Hector on a farm and a new shy sheepdog Maggie. Maggie learns to stand his ground and eventually brings peace to the farm. The charming drawings will delight all ages. Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book. ISBN/ASIN: 0044422458. Our Book No: 41806. $18 AUD.

354. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1995). Cats' Whiskers [Cat's Whiskers]. Sydney: Little Ark / Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few light creases pages, minor edgewear. Janet McLean has produced a delightful children's picture story about a family whose six very different cats (Monica, Max, Minerva, Roly, Lin and Jake) cause constant chaos about the house and neighbourhood. The charming drawings by Andrew McLean will delight all ages. (A Little Ark book from Allen & Unwin.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863739254. Our Book No: 25166. $30 AUD.

355. 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.

356. McVitty, Walter (2004). A Life in Children's Books. Melbourne: Thomas C. Lothian. 226 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, card covers (with flaps), colour photos spreads, bsmall lack & white text-photos, crease fore-edge rear flap, minor edgewear. Autobiography of Water McVitty, the Australian children's book publisher. In the first part of the book, Walter records his earlier life. The author and his wife Lois write about their exciting lives as the publisher of children's books (Walter McVitty Books). ISBN/ASIN: 073440641X. Our Book No: 24924. $30 AUD.

357. Meeks, Arone Raymond (1992). Enora and the Black Crane (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (small closed tear, crease bottom edge, award sticker). Children's picture story by Arone Raymong Meeks based on an Aboriginal legend. Enora, a young Aboriginal man, has to find out the meaning of a rainbow of colour flying through the forest. Shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia. Arone has written and illustrated this beautiful book. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868966436. Our Book No: 28187. $15 AUD.

358. 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.

359. Merchandising Co., Consolidated (1947). Michael and Mary Anne's Adventures. Melbourne: Consolidated Merchandising Co / C.M.C. Unnum 20 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket as issued, pictorial cloth cover (cloth spine), fair plus condition, colour drawings, pencil impressions, insect damage top edge, inner hinge little pulled, pages lightly toned, edgewear, annotation front pastedown. (Estimated date, 1947, Trove catalogue newspaper mentions.). Our Book No: 15081. $12 AUD.

360. Miller, Cameron; Falla, Dominique (1995). Woodlore (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Norwood: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (paintings), minor edgewear corners & base spine, advert stickers front cover. Cameron Miller and Dominique Falla superbly convey the ancient magic of woodworking craft in this unusual and exquisite children's picture book. It incorporates both illustrations and wood carving pictures to show the traditional uses of different kinds of timber. The colour paintings are on plywood primed with gesso, using water-soluble pencils and framed with the actual wood described in the text. Frames & text by Miller, illustrations & text by Falla (both wood craftspersons live in Melbourne, Australia). A Children's Book Council of Australia Short-listed Book. ISBN/ASIN: 1862911681. Our Book No: 20847. $22 AUD.

361. 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.

362. 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.

363. 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.

364. Mordue, Mark; Chiles, Robyn; Schhool Children, Inner West; Addison Road, Community Centre (2019). The Hollow Tree. Sydney, Marrickville: Addison Road, Community Centre. 36 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children’s picture story book about wildlife in the Sydney Inner West region. About 50 Inner West school children are listed by name as participating in this project. Proceeds from book sales will go towards the Addison Road Community Centre urban habitat and environment conservation programs. Compiled by Mark Mordue, Robyn Chiles and Inner West School Children, on behalf of the Addison Road Community Centre Organisation. (36 unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646801063. Our Book No: 18614. $30 AUD.

365. Morgan, Sally (1992). The Flying Emu and Other Australian Stories (1st UK ed). London: Pavilion Books. 124 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), light blue boards, beautiful colour drawings (many full-page, including frontispiece), minor creasing edges jacket (faint mark & mi imal foxing reverse side), minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . An illustrated collection of Aboriginal stories (folklore) for children and young people by Aboriginal author Sally Morgan. She previously wrote the prize-winning bestselling autobiography 'My Place’. First U.K. edition. ISBN/ASIN: 1851458387. Our Book No: 16181. $30 AUD.

366. 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.

367. Morgan, Sally; Kwaymullina, Ambelin (illustrator) (2024). Dream Little One, Dream (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin / Penguin Books. 24 pp. Paperback small wide trade, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, small mark inside rear cover, minor edgewear. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story by Sally Morgan (illustrated by Ambelin Kwaymullina) will delight adults and children alike. This charming picture book celebrates the wonders of nature using rhymes to make a delightful bedtime story. Notable Book, CBCA Awards 2017, Book of the Year: Early Childhood. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761354663. Our Book No: 41756. $18 AUD.

368. Moring, Alexander; Cooper, M. B. (illustrator) (1958). Mrs Carolina Duck (Childrens Colour Storybook). London: Alexander Moring Ltd. 16 pp. Paperback quarto, fair condition, card cover, stapled, full-page colour drawings, pages lightly toned, patchy foxing 7 rubbing covers, edgewear. (Suggested date, 1958, British Library catalogue.) A reading copy of a scarce children's picture story, rarely offered for sale. Our Book No: 16287. $20 AUD.

369. 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.

370. 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.

371. 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.

372. 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.

373. 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.

374. Morris, Katherine (1984). How the Sun was Made: An Aboriginal Legend. Sydney: Little Hills Press. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, good plus condition, pictorial laminated covers, full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, tiny scuff spine ends, bottom corners covers little bumped, binding crease at front cover join to spine, faint foxing rear endpapers. A delightful children's picture story by Katherine Morris about an Aboriginal legend about how the sun was made. The full-colour large lifelike drawings by the author make this an ideal book for any age. (No date, but 1984, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949773093. Our Book No: 27911. $20 AUD.

375. 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.

376. Moyle, Angela; Coate, Ian (illustrator) (2013). Phoebe Digs Politics. Perth, Fremantle: Vivid Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. This special children's picture story by Angela Moyle 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 by Ian Coate will appeal to any age and will make you smile. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925086317. Our Book No: 30075. $25 AUD.

377. Mumbulla, Percy; Robinson, Roland; Bancroft, Bronwyn (illustrator) (1995 (1989)). Minah: A Poem in Four Parts (New ed) [Australian Children's Classics]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This children's picture story, told as poetry, was originally told to Roland Robinson, who was great admirer of Percy Mumbulla's Aboriginal stories. This is the first publication of Percy's work in many years (from the Yuin people, southcoast New South Wales) . The beautiful and emotional illustrations by Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft give an insight into Aboriginal family life and puts a new perspective on this well-known poem. Inside the rear cover there is a short biography of Bronwyn Bancroft, Roland Robinson and Percy Mumbulla. Suitable for older children. (New retitled edition. Originally published as 'The Nearest the White Man Gets', by Hale & Iremonger. 1989.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780732295325. Our Book No: 41545. $18 AUD.

378. Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, George; Lofts, Pamela (illustrator) (1992). How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails: An Aboriginal Story (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Press. 32 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, base spine little rubbed, corner tips some pages slightly creased, minor edgewear. Australian children's picture book based on an ancient story, and told by George Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal children living in Warmun (Turkey Creek), Western Australia. The illustrations by Pamela Lofts are adapted from their original paintings of the story. (Originally published, 1987, reprinted many times by Scholastic.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868963232. Our Book No: 18412. $15 AUD.

379. Murphy, Aunty Joy; Kennedy, Lisa (illustrator) (2020). Welcome to Country (New, reprint ed). Sydney, Newtown: Walker Books. 26 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, board book, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny scuff base spine. This beautiful board book for young children by Aunty Joy Murphy AO is a welcome to country, here the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri (Manna Gum) people of Melbourne and surrounds. Bunjil the eagle is their creator spirit, who created the world, the animals and man and woman. The bright colourful illustrations by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy will appeal to any age. The illustrations, rich in blues and browns, were created with acrylic on canvas. The text includes a few words in the Wurundjeri language. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760652005. Our Book No: 41641. $22 AUD.

380. Murphy, Sally; Grantford, Jacqui (illustrator) (2006). Pemberthy Bear (1st ed). Sydney, Allambie Heights: New Frontier Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback quarto, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, very good condition, colour drawings (most full-page), spine ends little bumped, tiny scuff spine. This beautiful book is the story of a rather gruff toy bear who wanted to be left alone. However, Primula doll had other ideas and urged him to join in the games and songs with the other toys. He then became a happy and sociable bear. The story is told by using rhyming words. This very colourful and easy-to-read book will appeal to younger children. ISBN/ASIN: 1921042494. Our Book No: 27859. $20 AUD.

381. 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.

382. Mystery, John (1938). John Mystery's Camp Fire Hour [Adventure Castle: Another John Mystery Children's Speciality]. Sydney: Publicity Press. 64 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, thick card cover (stapled), black & white drawings (some full-page), edge piece missing one page (not affecting text, repaired), cover little scuffed & marked (few tiny dents), pages lightly toned, edges little fixed, edgewear (notably spine), owner's rubber stamp. A delightful collection of illustrated children's stories: The Ghost of the Castle - Fair Fortune - Janet, Queen of the Gems - Mana, the Indian Girl - The Indian Bride (long poem) - Tale of the Weathercock - To Traitor's Gate - The Giant's Christmas. Our Book No: 14979. $24 AUD.

383. Mystery, John (1943). John Mystery's Magic Land with the Woolly Sisters Pearl and Plain Jane [Cover title: John Mystery's Magic Land]. Sydney: Lonsdale & Bartholomew. 48 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, edgewear, owner's written name & address. A collectible illustrated collectible children's fantasy story. Muir 5279. Rear cover: "A Lonsdale & Bartholomew Children's Speciality". Our Book No: 16118. $30 AUD.

384. Mystery, John (1947). John Mystery's Why Birds Sing [Laugh and Learn with Bookie Worm]. Sydney: Publicity Press. 12 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, card cover, stapled, black & white & colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's picture story, told in verse, about why birds sing - they are really fairies! (No date, late 1940s, Trove.) Our Book No: 16570. $25 AUD.

385. Naiura (2005). More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime (1st ed). Sydney: Bartel Publications. 42 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, full-page colour drawings (including endpapers), minimal scratching & edgewear covers. Authentic Aboriginal fables as told by the Naiura’s grandmother. The large full-colour sketches make this a delightful children's picture story for any child, or adult interested in collecting Aboriginal fables. ISBN/ASIN: 1875520228. Our Book No: 25081. $22 AUD.

386. Nelson, Thomas (1894). Children's Treasury of Pictures and Stories 1894. London: Thomas Nelson and Sons. 128 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, good condition, colour pictorial cover, black & white drawings (many full-page), front free flyleaf removed, endpapers little toned, edgewear & spinewear, owner's rubber stamp. An early issue of an illustrated annual series books for children, containing short stories and verse. First story: Little Jack and What a "Sunbeam" Did for Him. Rear cover: Greedy Puppies, in verse by H. M. Whitlaw. Our Book No: 4273. $20 AUD.

387. Newton, T. (1982). The New Game of the Mansion of Bliss: In Verse [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 pp. Paperback very small, very good plus condition, folio (very large) folded colour game sheet (superior cloth) loosely inserted, pictorial cardboard sleeve, all in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a children's game and instruction booklet (both fitted into a facsimile pictorial cardboard sleeve), originally published by W. & T. Darton (map-seller), London, in 1810. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16939. $25 AUD.

388. Nicholson, John (1995). Gold! The Fascinating Story of Gold in Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner tip little creased front cover, minor edgewear corners. This book for children and young adults explores the role of gold in Australian history. It is full of people and places, adventures and dangers, successes and failures. Topics: the gold rushes, working conditions, life on the goldfields, food and cooking, women and children, the Eureka Stockade, Lasseter's Reef, environmental impact. ISBN/ASIN: 1863737863. Our Book No: 30329. $18 AUD.

389. Nicol, W. D. (1944). Handwork Suggestions for Primary Schools (1st ed). Melbourne: Education Department of Victoria. 88 pp. Paperback wide thin octavo, thin card covers, stapled pamphlet (staples lightly rusted), good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear, covers little faded, tiny piece missing top edge front cover, tiny tear top edge first few pages, lightly scuffed front cover, edges lightly toned. This book has many craft ideas that can be used by the teacher to plan projects that the children can do themselves with a little help if needed. Our Book No: 25643. $15 AUD.

390. 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.

391. Nister, Ernest; Weedon, L. L. (1897). Peeps into Pet-land: A Volume of Stories and Pictures of our Pets (1st ed) [Petland]. London / New York / Bavaria (printer): Ernest Nister / E. P. Dutton. Unnum pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings & photos, light foxing & toning edges, pages lightly toned, corners bumped, boards slightly marked, little patches toning some pages, cloth spine lightly rubbed, scuffs along board edges, archival tape repairs hinges, non-author written & dated dedication front free flyleaf This scarce collection of collectible children's story by L. L. Weedon and other writers is about pets, and will delight children of all ages. The charming period drawings help to tell the stories and will keep pet lovers amused for ages. Published by Ernest Nister, London. (No date, but 1897, written dedication date.). ISBN/ASIN: B005Z4K1AA. Our Book No: 40528. $80 AUD.

392. Niwrad, William; Darwin, William (real name) (1949). Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children (1st ed). Melbourne: National Press Pty Ltd. 133 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in fair dustjacket), black & white drawings, spine ends creased, some edgewear jacket (edge tears, chipped, some loss spine ends, cover corners missing, slightly faded), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, spine ends little bumped, boards faded & slightly mottled, few tiny foxed spots endpapers, small black texta mark front free flyleaf, autograph (author's written dedication title page), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve backed by brown paper. A collection of stories for children written in the 1940s by an Australian writer William Darwin, using the pseudonym William Niwrad (Darwin reversed). One of the stories called 'The Faithful Dog' is a true story about a dog named Rowdy and his dog friend called Tibby. From the front cover: This book has, by command of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, been accepted into the Royal Library for the Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne. Stated to be the first book by an Australian author to receive such an honour. Muir 5393. First edition. (Reading copy.). Our Book No: 30896. $35 AUD.

393. Norman, Lilith; Young, Noela (illustrator) (1999). Grandpa. Sydney: Margaret Hamilton Books. 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, tables, colour drawings, spine & corners front cover & few pages little creased, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Lilith Norman about a young boy named Blake and his Grandfather. He remembers the good things about his Grandfather after his death. The large colourful life like drawings and easy-to-read text will interest children of any age. Illustrated by Noela Young. ISBN/ASIN: 1876289244. Our Book No: 29716. $20 AUD.

394. O'Brien, May L.; Wyatt, Sue (illustrator) (2015). The Legend of the Seven Sisters: A Traditional Aboriginal Story from Western Australia (Reissued (Reprint) ed). Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press. 18 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a special children’s picture book by May L. O'Brien is about the Wongutha people of the Eastern Goldfields area in Western Australia. They tell stories explaining how the stars came to be where they are. One of these groups of stars is called the Seven Sisters. The Sisters were beautiful women who used to visit the earth and wander the land. This is why they appear in their position in the night sky. (Oringinally published, 1990. Beautiful illustrations by Sue Wyatt. Reissued with same ISBN in 2015.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780855756994. Our Book No: 41541. $20 AUD.

395. O'Harris, Pixie; Yardley, Lynette; Cock, Gwen M.; Lawton, Eva (1982). The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book: Stories and Verse. Adelaide: Rigby Limited Publishers. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, two dustjackets, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), stapled (small rust marks about staples), black & white & single-colour drawings, colour drawing tipped-in (jacket & frontispiece), minor edgewear, otherwise intact and excellent. The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book. Stories and verse by Lynette Yardley, Gwen M. Cock, Eva Lawton and Pixie O. Harris. Illustrated in colour, wash and line, by Pixie O Harris. Has two dustjackets. The top dustjacket is plain (small edge tear). The bottom black dustjacket (with flaps) is fixed to cover at spine (gilt lettering, with tipped-in colour plate front cover). Facsimile edition 1982, Rigby Limited Publishers, originally published in 1925. (Pixie O Harris later updated her name to Pixie O'Harris.). ISBN/ASIN: 0727016016. Our Book No: 3831. $40 AUD.

396. 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.

397. 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.

398. O'Neill, Evelyn (1991). Washing Mr Blob. Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), few tiny spots one page, minor creases some pages, minor edgewear. Evelyn O'Neill is a practising Australian artist, milliner and clothing designer. This is her first children's book. Tommy, his sister, his father and the family dog, Mr Blob, have indeed had a very busy day. Why did Blob need to be washed after being covered in paint? This very special book is a story of catastrophe, but told with charm and humour. The bright large illustrations will delight all ages. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0850914663. Our Book No: 26844. $25 AUD.

399. O'Sullivan, Dudsy (2006). The Hair-raising Adventures of Juniper Jasper. Sydney, Allambie Heights: New Frontier Publishing. 204 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear. This fun-filled children's and young adults novel by Dudsy O'Sullivan is an exciting adventure for ages 8 to 12. Juniper Jasper is a very unusual name, and she has ambition to make a fortune by discovering the world's first cure for baldness. Helped by an orang-utan, who has a little hair to spare, she cooks up a perfect potion, but it proves to be highly dangerous stuff. ISBN/ASIN: 1921042508. Our Book No: 26976. $15 AUD.

400. 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.

401. 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.

402. 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.

403. 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.

404. 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.

405. Oktober, Tricia (2014). Butterfly and Oscar (1st ed). Ormond, VIC: Ford Street Publishers. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, light foxing title page & endpapers, tiny scuff spine ends, minor edgewear. This is a delightful Australian children's picture story by multi-award-winning writer and illustrator Tricia Oktober about a pug named Butterfly who comes to live with a family of five dachshunds. Butterfly doesn’t realise how different she looks, and it takes her best friend Oscar to convince her that the other dogs love her for herself. The easy-to-read text and bright colourful illustrations by the author will appeal to any age. This beautiful story is based on her own three pugs and five mini shorthair dachshunds. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925000511. Our Book No: 41711. $35 AUD.

406. Opie, Iona; Opie, Peter (1980). A Nursery Companion (1st ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press (OUP). 128 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, top corners boards little bumped, few tiny dents edges boards, minor edgewear jacket (small closed tear), written & dated dedication. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book, the celebration of an epoch, brings together the contents of many of the early years of the 19th century in children's books. There are classics like "The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard", "The History of the House that Jack Built", and the traditional tale of the "Old Woman and her Pig". The earliest known collection of limericks is reprinted in full for the first time, and the collection that was the inspiration for Lear to write his 'nonsenses'. ISBN/ASIN: 0192122134. Our Book No: 28088. $35 AUD.

407. 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.

408. 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.

409. 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.

410. Outhwaite, Annie R.; Peterson, Georgette (music); Outhwaite, Ida S. (illustrator) (1924). Australian Songs for Young and Old [Imperial Edition 335: Plate A.P.K.7072]. Melbourne, Adelaide, Bendigo: Allan & Co. 28 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto (24.7 x 30.0 cm), good plus condition, music scripts, full-page black & white drawings, inside covers foxed, minor creasing & foxing, some edgewear, string binding, rubber stamp title page. Delightful collectible book children's picture book of sheet music, verse and illustrations by the two Outhwaite sisters, Annie R. and Ida S. Dedication page to Lady Northcote. The nine verses with sheet music are: Gobble wobbles - A little Aboriginee [sic] - Mother sea - Baby bear - Catching birds - Goldilocks - A strayed sunbeam - Autumn wind - Good night. (Estimated date, 1924. Muir 6339. Imperial edition bottom of front cover. Three shillings printed price. Plate number bottom corner rear cover. Originally published by George Robertson, 1907.). Our Book No: 17685. $130 AUD.

411. Outhwaite, Grenbry; Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul (illustrators) (1987). The Enchanted Forest (Reprint ed). Sydney, North Ryde: Angus & Robertson. 105 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white & colour illustrations, base spine little rubbed, top edge slightly foxed, minor edgewear jacket. A classic children's picture story by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite about the adventures of fairies in the forest. This is Ida's 14th book of illustrations, delightfully illustrated by herself, with text written by her husband Grenbry. This classic book was first published in 1921 but has been out of print for many years. This new Angus & Robertson edition, dated 1987, introduces this charming book to new generations of children (and adults). ISBN/ASIN: 0207144079. Our Book No: 41562. $80 AUD.

412. Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul; Outhwaite, Grenbry (1923). The Little Fairy Sister (1st ed). London: A. & C. Black. 92 + 4 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, very good condition, quarter-bound (blue cloth spine, pictorial paper boards, title vignette from cover), black & white & colour plates, adverts at rear, bottom edge pages untrimmed, frontispiece colour plate laid down on rear of prelim page, rebacked (retaining original spine & title label & front pictorial endpapers), new rear endpapers, pages faintly toned, edgewear corners & fore-edge covers, owners written name & date. First edition. A classic children's story of Bridget's adventures among the wee (fairy) people, meeting a dragon-fly, kookaburra and lizard. (A repaired volume lacking foxing, complete internally with 16 plates, 8 in colour. Possible second state of the first edition: has circles cover design. Sticker inside rear cover: 'Corvina bookbinders, Burwood, Melbourne'. Owner's written name dated 1927.). Our Book No: 17341. $220 AUD.

413. Page, Michael; Ingpen, Robert (illustrator) (1984). The Great Bullocky Race (1st ed). Melbourne: Hill of Content. 55 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, spine lightly faded, light foxing bottom edge last few pages. This children's picture story by Michael Page is about Donald MacDonald and his daughter Alice the girl bullocky, and Foxy Murphy and his son Young Wally, who had a bullock race between Swan Hill on the River Murray and the seaport of Robe in South Australia. The story of their adventures as they and their bullock teams contested the longest bullock race ever run in Australia. Illustrated by Robert Ingpen. ISBN/ASIN: 0855721391. Our Book No: 27824. $15 AUD.

414. 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.

415. Park, Ruth; Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (1991). James (1st ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (top corner rear cover creased). (James, by Ruth Park, illustrated by Deborah Niland, Viking Penguin 1991.) This children's picture story by Ruth Park is about a boy named James who travels to school by ferry. One day, the ferry breaks down, and he decides to walk across the water to school. He is rescued by Pip the Golden Labrador dog. This charming story celebrates his childhood innocent belief that he can do anything - if he thinks he can. Beautifully illustrated by Deborah Niland. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0670824267. Our Book No: 28573. $25 AUD.

416. 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.

417. Pascoe, Gwen; Jefferis, Veronica (illustrator) (1995). Deep in a Rainforest [Keystone Picture Books]. Adelaide, Flinders Park: Martin International / Era Publications. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, dark green endpapers, full-page colour drawings, title page little foxed, non-author written dedication. An Australian children's picture book that teaches about colours by depicting flora and fauna found in a rainforest. This beautiful book is great way for the young child to learn about colours and nature. One page has a few large words by Gwen Pascoe about a colour, then the next two pages are exquisite colour drawings by Veronica Jefferis displaying flora and fauna of the same colour. A bright and cheerful book that will enchant all ages. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 1863742107. Our Book No: 29698. $15 AUD.

418. Patterson, Francine; Cohn, Ronald H. (photographer) (1985). Koko's Kitten (Australian, reprint ed). Woodside, CA / New York: Gorilla Foundation / Scholastic Inc. 26 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), little edgewear & spinewear. An amazing true story for young readers about Koko, a gorilla at San Francisco Zoo, California. He communicates with Dr Francine Patterson via sign language. Over 13 years (to 1985), Patterson and the Gorilla Foundation have taught Koko 500 words. Koko plays gently with a young kitten whom she loves, and grieved over when the kitten died. Many lovely photos by Ronald H. Cohn. (Australian printing.). ISBN/ASIN: 0590338129. Our Book No: 20391. $12 AUD.

419. 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.

420. Pease, Donald E. (2010). Theodor Seuss Geisel (Reprint ed) [Lives and Legacies Series]. Oxford: Oxford University Press (OUP). 178 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), cloth spine, black & white drawings (cartoons), minor edgewear jacket (top edge reverse side foxed). A biography and appraisal by Donald Pease of one of the most influential children's authors and artists of the 20th century: Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss. The author looks at the American's poetry, politics, art, marketing, and place in the popular imagination. The book also contains many of Dr. Seuss's lesser-known illustrations, including college drawings, insecticide adverts, and wartime political cartoons. A wonderful book for everyone who knows and loves his wonderful children's stories. ISBN/ASIN: 9780195323023. Our Book No: 29306. $15 AUD.

421. Penney, Ian (illustrator); Trust, National (1998). The National Trust ABC (Ian Penney's ABC). London: National Trust (Enterprises) Ltd. 30 pp. Hardback small square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine creased). This charming children's picture book, illustrated by Ian Penney, that goes through the alphabet, with each object set against a background of a well-known National Trust property in Britain. Hidden within each picture is a National Trust acorn. A fun and educational way to learn the alphabet. This copy: British edition. (The American edition is titled 'Ian Penney's ABC'.). ISBN/ASIN: 0707802598. Our Book No: 28737. $15 AUD.

422. 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.

423. 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.

424. 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.

425. Photogravures (1945). Australian A.B.C. City Not Stated: Photogravures Pty Ltd / Nucolorvue Productions. 16 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, stapled, pictorial thick card covers and pages, colour drawings, stapled, spine little rubbed, edges little foxed, staples slightly rusted, small piece missing base spine & adjacent covers, few tiny pinhead holes & slight scuffing first & last page, minor edgewear corners. A delightful children's book of colorfully illustrated drawings with four-line verses for each letter of the alphabet. (Estimated date: 1940s, Trove. Muir 269.). Our Book No: 40360. $30 AUD.

426. Piper, Watty; Sanderson, Ruth (illustrator) (1981). The Little Engine that Could (Reprint ed). New York: Platt & Munk / Grosset & Dunlap. 39 pp. Hardback small folio, no jacket as issued, good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, worn spine ends, few small dents bottom edge, edges little foxed, some edgewear corners. A beautiful classic bestselling children's picture story retold by Watty Piper. When other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine agrees to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain for the boys and girls waiting over there. This well-loved book that encourages persistence will delight young and old. Initially published by Platt & Munk in 1930, and since in numerous editions. This copy is the large-format Platt & Munk edition (a Grosset & Dunlap company) issued in 1981, a reprint of the 1976 edition. Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson. (Adapted from 'The Pony Engine', by Mabel C. Bragg, published in 1917.). ISBN/ASIN: 0448473739. Our Book No: 24547. $20 AUD.

427. Pirani, Leila (1945). Little Hans of Holland. Melbourne: Ramsay Ware Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, card cover, stapled, good plus condition, colour drawings, edgewear spine & corners, rubber bookshop stamp. Delightful children's picture story about Hans, a boy gardener from Holland. He tends the garden in a big house in Australia, accompanied by his garden animal friends. He discovers a way to travel back to Holland to revisit childhood memories. (Estimated date, 1945, Trove catalogue. Muir 6015.). Our Book No: 14805. $30 AUD.

428. 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. $12 AUD.

429. Potter, Beatrix (2005). The Friends of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter (12 Books, Box Set). London: Frederick Warne. Each: 60 pp. Each book: Hardback very small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, slight creasing jacket, minor edgewear. In square box (15.5 x 12.0 x 11.5 cm), very good condition, pictorial cover & sides, plastic handle, metal clasp (little rusted), minor edgewear. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A boxed collection of 12 booklets of Beatrix Potter's classic illustrated children's stories about Peter Rabbit (Books 1 to 12). The original and authorised editions, here issued in a new edition with better reproduction of the original watercolours than previous editions in 1989 and earlier. (This edition, 2005: SCARCE. Each of the 12 booklets has an individual ISBN. No ISBN for the set printed in the booklets.). Our Book No: 17338. $100 AUD.

430. Pownall, Eve; Booth, Bob (illustrator) (1957). Binty The Bandicoot: A Story For Kindergarten Children [John Sands Pre-School and Kindergarten Series]. Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 60 pp. Hardback very small oblong, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial boards (little rubbed), olive green paper spine (covers staples, worn & 25% spine missing but firm), full-page colour drawings, one page torn (archival tape repair, top corner removed), few small edge tears, minimal foxing & creasing pages, some edgewear, owner's written name black texta inside front cover (slight imprint top title page). A delightful little children's picture story, by Eve Pownall. Binty the Bandicoot goes exploring and he meets many differant birds and animals on his adventure. Binty also sees his own reflection which he tries to catch.The cover suggests Kindergarten Children, but the drawings by Bob Booth would appeal to anyone, and bring a smile to any age. (No date, but 1957, Muir 6134.). Our Book No: 41767. $30 AUD.

431. Pownall, Eve; Johnson, Raymond (illustrator) (1955). Squik The Squirrel Possum [John Sands Pre-School And Kindergarten ]. Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 60 pp. Hardback very small oblong, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial boards (bottom corner tips little creased & worn, top edge rear cover little worn), dark brown paper spine (covers staples, spine ends little chipped), full-page colour drawings, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, some edgewear. ownallA delightful little children's picture story by Eve Pownall. Squik, the Squirrel Possum decides to explore by himself, and learn all about the other animals that share his habitat. The cover suggests Kindergarten Children, but the drawings by Raymond Johnson would appeal to anyone, and bring a smile to any age. (No date, but 1955, Muir 6128.). Our Book No: 41769. $40 AUD.

432. Praeger, S. Rosamond (S. R.) (1903). How They Went to School. London, Glasgow & Dublin: Blackie & Son. 104 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, red cloth pictorial cover (rebacked, lightly flecked), full-page colour drawings, french-fold pages (fore-edge uncut, blank pages in between), rear page torn & repaired, minor foxing & marks edges, minor edgewear. First edition. A scarce early Blackie & Son children's picture story. Kitty and Hal didn't mean to be late for school, but so many distractions happened on the way. Delightful colour woodcut drawings, with text on the facing page. S. Rosamond Praeger was an Irish illustrator and sculptor. (This is the scarce printing of the first edition possessing a red cloth cover: most known copies have a tan cover. Professionally repaired.). ISBN/ASIN: B007C52TMS. Our Book No: 17005. $150 AUD.

433. Priceman, Marjorie (2001). My Nine Lives by Clio. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks / Simon & Schuster. 42 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, watercolour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This book purports to the journal or diary of a cat recounting all of the nine lives she has lived and her remarkable effect on history, beginning in Mesopotamia in 300 B.C and culminating in Wisconsin in 1995. The beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a book for all ages. Marjorie Priceman who is a well-known illustrator and writer. ISBN/ASIN: 0689846703. Our Book No: 25983. $12 AUD.

434. Prince, Pamela; Zaid, Barry (designer) (1990). Toyland: Classic Illustrations of Children and Their Toys. New York: Harmony Books. 45 pp. Hardback small square, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), red cloth cover, colour paintings, few minor creases jacket. Pamela Prince combines prose and poetry with old paintings and illustrations that depict children and their toys. Some of the superb illustrations are from early 1900s to late 1920s. ISBN/ASIN: 0517576198. Our Book No: 20169. $13 AUD.

435. 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.

436. Printing, Offset (1944). The Giant Book of Speed [OPC Series A88]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. 16 pp. Paperback folio (very large format), card cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, edgewear, written & dated dedication, owner's written name. Colourful large-format children's picture book about speed, Artwork signed T.H.R. at end. (No date, 1944, Trove, or 1946, date of written dedication.). Our Book No: 12227. $20 AUD.

437. Printing, Offset (1944). The Giant Book of Ships [OPC series A89]. Sydney, Waterloo: Offset Printing Coy. 16 pp. Paperback folio (very large format), card cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, edgewear, written & dated dedication, owner's written name. Colorful large-format children's picture book by Offset Printing about the history of ships. (No date, but 1944, Trove, or 1946, date of written dedication.) Our Book No: 12228. $20 AUD.

438. Public School, Glebe; Hemmer, Alex (illustrator) (2021). My New School: Glebe Public School: Be Safe / Be Respectful / Be a Learner [Positive Start Series]. Sydney: Alex Hemmer Graphic Design. 31 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings, spine little creased, cover corner tips little scuffed, few creases covers, light foxing front cover, minor edgewear. This picture book for children is about a day at a new school. Follow Peter the Possum around the Glebe Public School. Possums are native to the area around the School. A very helpful book for children and adults. (No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 41599. $15 AUD.

439. Ramage, Jan; Wilson, Mark (illustrator) (2010). Stranded. Melbourne, Fitzroy: Black Dog Books. 31 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), illustrated endpapers, some colour loss & laminate lifting top corner front cover & bottom corner rear cover (not affecting cover illustration), minor edgewear & rubbing (spine ends little bumped). A wonderful children's picture story by Jan Ramage about a baby whale getting stranded on the beach, and Ben who risked his life to save it. The beautiful artwork by Mark Wilson is very lifelike and makes the story suitable to any age. The story is based on a true story of saving 120 beached whales. There were two rescues at Busselton, Western Australia. One was a world-first because 1500 people turned out to save the 120 stranded whales. It began with one person, culminating in a tidal wave of community support against unsurmountable odds, and remarkably all but one whale survived. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742030975. Our Book No: 41547. $30 AUD.

440. 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.

441. 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, cover design differs from stock photo. 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.

442. Rees, Leslie; Senior, Margaret (illustrator) (1950). The Story of Kurri Kurri the Kookaburra (1st ed). Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 44 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good dustjacket), paper-covered boards, full-page colour drawings, colour endpaper map, few edge tears jacket (small loss fold ends, few toned spots reverse side), tape scuff mark front endpaper (pastedown little bubbled), pages lightly toned, some edgewear, bookshop sticker, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A children's story by Leslie Rees about baby Kurri Kurri the kookaburra who lived in the bush with his family in eastern Australia. One day after he had learnt to laugh, but before he could fly, Kurri Kurri and his friend Karloo were kidnapped by men. They were taken all the way across the country as pets to Blackswanland [Western Australia], which had no kookaburras at the time. This story tells how Karloo and Kurri Kurri eventually escaped into the bush and started a family of their own. And so, that is how kookaburras came to flourish in Western Australia! The beautiful illustrations by Margaret Senior will delight. First edition. (No date, but 1950, Trove. Muir 6297. Sticker of Farmer's Bookshop.). Our Book No: 18388. $25 AUD.

443. Rees, Leslie; Senior, Margaret (illustrator) (1968). Two-thumbs: The Story of a Koala. Sydney: John Sands / Ure Smith (distributor). 43 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (including endpapers), light toning reverse side jacket (front flap not price-clipped, light foxing flaps), some edgewear. A wonderful classic children's picture story by Leslie Rees about a koala, Australia's favourite native animal, and how important it is to care for koalas. Two-Thumbs was named as koalas have opposable fingers so they can secure a better grip on high gum-tree branches, thus making up for the curious lack of a proper tail. Illustrated by Margaret Senior. (Originally published by John Sands, 1953. This copy: No date, about 1968, Trove. No ISBN in book. Decimal price 1.25 on jacket flap, thus later than 1966.). ISBN/ASIN: B005KEKLVY. Our Book No: 30633. $25 AUD.

444. Rentoul, Annie; Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul (illustrator) (1984). The Lady of the Blue Beads. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 90 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour drawings, pale pink cover design jacket (spine faintly faded, top edge little creased), minor edgewear. Classic story for young adults by Annie Rentoul about adventures on Coconut-Ice Island, originally published in 1908. Contains revised illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite prepared for a later edition, but not actually published until now. (The dustjacket of this new edition, dated 1984, has a pink background colour.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207149453. Our Book No: 3629. $25 AUD.

445. Rentoul, Annie; Outhwaite, Ida Rentoul (illustrator) (1987). The Lady of the Blue Beads (Reissue, reprint ed). Sydney: Cornstalk / Angus & Robertson. 90 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (some full-page), full-page colour drawings, pale blue jacket design (sticker mark reverse side), minor edgewear. Classic story for young adults by Annie Rentoul about adventures on Coconut-Ice Island, originally published in 1908. This 1984 Angus & Robertson edition contains revised illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite not previously published. (The dustjacket of this new edition, the Cornstalk reprint dated 1987, has a grey background colour. 1 of 2 available copies of the Cornstalk reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207149453. Our Book No: 3832. $30 AUD.

446. Resnick, Jon; Davis, Jan; Ammann, Karl (photographer) (1995). Rufus the Rhinoceros (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Koala Book Company. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour photos (some full-page), faint foxing title page & last page, minor edgewear corners. This is a wonderful children's picture book by Jon Resnick and Jan Davis. It has over 40 colour photos of rhinos in their natural habitat by Karl Ammann. Rufus the rhinoceros guides you through this true-to-life adventure which will fascinate children and adults alike. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 1875846166. Our Book No: 29718. $15 AUD.

447. Ritter, Fred; Thompson, Roma (illustrator); Pagett, I. G. (illustrator) (1949). Modern Nursery Rhymes (1st ed). Melbourne: Fred Ritter (Printer & Publisher). 42 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, papered boards, black & white & single-colour drawings, spine ends chipped, pages lightly toned, small tear & paper loss near base spine, spine edges rubbed, minor edgewear. These delightful old rhymes from the 1940s will appeal to young and old alike. The Australian author is a member of the Bread and Cheese Club, Melbourne. The book is not dated, but the commendation is dated 1949. The charming single colour drawings that use red and green enhance the clear black & white drawings. (Pages not numbered.). Our Book No: 30888. $40 AUD.

448. Rixson, Marjorie; Turner, Joan (illustrator) (1946). They Sail at Sunrise. Melbourne: Georgian House. 118 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white drawings, pages toned, small edge tears jacket (piece missing top spine, sticker mark, base spine chipped, edgewear), corners & spine ends board covers little bumped, slight crease some pages (during manufacture), bookshop label inside front cover, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve This delightful young adults book by Marjorie Rixson tells the story of Ratty and Platty and their adventures on the good ship Rataplat, and their meeting with Bella the Flying Fish, the Gallant Swordfish, the Old Green Witch in the cave beneath the sea, the King Penguins, the Albatross, the King and the Princesses in The Land of Heart’s Desire, and the Good Friend of all Children, Santa Claus. The author states there is a lot of fun and fantasy in this book stated for children from 6 to 10, but also suits young adults. ISBN/ASIN: B000SU0N18. Our Book No: 30900. $25 AUD.

449. 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.

450. Roscoe, William; Dorset, Mrs; Mulready, William (illustrator) (1982). The Butterfly's Ball, and The Grasshopper's Feast + The Peacock At Home: A Sequel to The Butterfly's Ball (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + 14 pp. Each book: Paperback small trade, very good plus condition, frontispiece, black & white plates, coloured engravings, card envelope. Both in same slipcase. The author of The Butterfly's Ball wrote this story for his young son Robert. John Harris published the poem anonymously in London in January 1807, with an engraved text and copperplate illustrations by the young William Mulready, the son of poor Irish immigrants. The Peacock at Home, a sequel, written by an anonymous lady, later identified as Catherine Ann (Turner) Dorset, was published in September 1807, by the Harris firm. This booklet was illustrated with copperplates engraved after William Mulready. The card envelopes that wrap around each individual booklet add a special touch. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30589. $40 AUD.

451. Rossetti, Christina G.; Hughes, Arthur (illustrator) (1982). Sing-song: A Nursey-Rhyme Book [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 132 pp. Hardback small, very good plus condition, blue cloth cover (gilt pictures & lettering), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), all edges gilt, tissue guards (loosely inserted), in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a classic children's nursery rhyme book, originally published by George Routledge, London, in 1872. A collection of 1 or 2-page nursery rhymes, each headed by a drawing. Both poet and illustrator belonged to the pre-Raphaelite art movement, which believed in realistic portrayal of nature. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 16966. $35 AUD.

452. Rothwell, Jo; Rothwell, Bryce (illustrator) (2016). One Yelpy Kelpie (Reprint ed). Warburton, VIC: Rothwell Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, spine little faded, minor edgewear. This book by Jo and Bryce Rotwell is an Australian children's picture counting adventure that is suggested for Pre-School age. One Yelpy Kelpie is at the start, and soon he is joined by Bilbies, Roos, Tassie Devils, Cockatoos, Wombats, Possums and Emus (up to a count of 15) - plus nine Kookaburras on the rear cover. There are even a few Aussie symbols (the Southern Cross, Anzac biscuits) to help with counting. This very special book is dedicated to BJ, their own Kelpie. A wonderful book to bring a smile to children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987391704. Our Book No: 41763. $20 AUD.

453. Routledge, George (1982). The Dog's Dinner Party [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback quarto, card cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, interleaved blank pages, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a classic children's story from Routledge's Shilling Toy Books series (as listed on rear cover). Originally published by George Routledge, London, 1876. A story about dogs having a party. The story is in large simple text, and the colour illustrations are full-page (the centre one being spread over two pages). Interleaved are some blank pages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17001. $35 AUD.

454. 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.

455. Ruurs, Margriet; Badr, Nizar Ali (illustrator) (2016). Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey: In Arabic and English. Brisbane, St Lucia: University of Queensland Press (UQP). 24 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, no jacket, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This beautiful story by Margriet Ruurs is illustrated by Syrian artist Nizar Ali Babr using stones to create the people in the author's thoughtful story. About Rama and her family who are forced to leave behind in Syria everything they know and love. With only what they can carry on their backs, they set out to find refuge in Europe. This very special book includes the story of the artist. ISBN/ASIN: 9780702259739. Our Book No: 30388. $20 AUD.

456. 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.

457. Sabates, illustrator (1965). Percy Pig's Glasses. London: Sandle's. 8 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, card cover, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, faint tide marks & toning inside covers (previous water contact now dry), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A scarce children's picture story, not listed in British Library online catalogue. (No date, but 1960s, similar item by illustrator in British Library catalogue. No title page. Illustrator not stated. Publisher details only on rear cover.) Our Book No: 7077. $80 AUD.

458. Satari, Susan (2005). Meg's House (1st p/b ed). Margaret River, WA: Self-Published: Susan Satari / Printed in India. 31 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, autograph (author's written initials inside front cover), minor edgewear, faint sticker mark inside rear cover. A children's picture story by Susan Satari about a girl named Meg who learns the fantasy secret of putting her own house in order. The author is a West Australian writer and illustrator (from the Margaret River region), and has self-published this book. This book would interest primary school age children. ISBN/ASIN: 0975812009. Our Book No: 41165. $25 AUD.

459. 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.

460. Seden, Paul; Briggs, Karen (illustrator) (2018). Kick with My Left Foot (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 24 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a happy story full of energy about a young boy Paul Seden playing Australia’s favourite game, Australian Rules football. Shortlisted for the 2015 CBCA Book of the Year Crichton Award for new Illustrators, Karen Briggs, via an Indigenous mentoring project. (1 of 3 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760632953. Our Book No: 41380. $15 AUD.

461. 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. $12 AUD.

462. 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.

463. Sheppard, Nancy; Leslie, Donna (illustrator); Carroll, Lewis (inspiration); Ker Wilson, Barbara (notes) (1992). Alitji in Dreamland. Alitjinya Ngura Tjukurmankuntjala: An Aboriginal Version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Sydney / Berkeley, CA: Simon & Schuster / Ten Speed Press. 105 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor scratches rear cover jacket, minor edgewear, owner's written name. Nancy Sheppard has adapted and translated the classic children’s novel Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, into an Aboriginal dreamtime tale with parallel English and Aboriginal language (Pitjantjatjara) text on one page and a full-page colour drawing by Donna Leslie on the facing page. Notes by Barbara Ker Wilson. ISBN/ASIN: 0898154782. Our Book No: 18553. $32 AUD.

464. Sillett, Devon; King, Cara (illustrator) (2018). Scaredy Book: It's Not Always Easy to be Brave! (1st ed). Sydney, Chatswood: EK Books. Unnum 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book by Devon Sillett is about a book who longs for adventure but he is too nervous to leave his comfy nook at the library. Then along comes Emma. Will he find the courage to try something new? Illustrated by Cara King. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925335682. Our Book No: 40878. $25 AUD.

465. Simpson, Catherine; Snook-Hann, Joanne (illustrator) (2006). Sailor: The Hangashore Newfoundland Dog (Reprint ed). St John's, Newfoundland: Tuckamore Books. 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, few small creases covers & internally, minor edgewear corner tips. A delightful children's picture story about a very special Newfoundland dog named Sailor. He did not like water until he had to save his owner Ike when he fell in the water. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The story is inspired by Bosun, Cormack and Dory, three beautiful Newfoundland dogs. The author (Catherine Simpson) and illustrator (Joanne Snook-Hann) both live in Newfoundland, Canada,. ISBN/ASIN: 1895387981. Our Book No: 40404. $20 AUD.

466. Smallman, Steve; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2018). Muddypaws Day at the Farm (1st p/b ed). Melbourne, Hawthorn: Lake Press. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner tip rear cover little creased, minor edgewear & rubbing. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Muddypaws visits a farm with Ben. Full of humour - the story of two inseparable friends. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. (First edition paperback.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780655200468. Our Book No: 41771. $15 AUD.

467. Smith, Lane (2017). Grandpa Green (Reprint ed). London: Two Hoots. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, sticker mark. This English children's picture story by Lane Smith follows the great-grandson of Grandpa Green through a garden where memories are handed down in the fanciful shapes of topiary trees, and imagination and fantasy recreates things forgotten. By turns touching and whimsical, this book opens the door to a garden of wonders for parents, grandparents and children alike. Lane Smith is the winner of the Kate Greenway medal. ISBN/ASIN: 9781447218357. Our Book No: 41005. $16 AUD.

468. 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.

469. Stein, Peter; Staaks, Bob (illustrator) (2013). Bugs Galore (New ed). London: Walker Books. 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good condition, colour drawings, some creasing covers & few pages, minor edgewear corner tips, owner's written name title page. This fascinating children's picture book by Peter Stein of all kinds of bugs found everywhere. The bright colourful drawings by Bob Staaks and rhyming text will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781406344646. Our Book No: 41676. $12 AUD.

470. Stodart, Eleanor (2003). Old River Red Gum (1st ed). Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 32 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial covers, colour illustrations, environmental themed endpapers, minor foxing edges, spine little slack (pages firm), minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book by Eleanor Stodart has verses to go with the lifelike pastel illustrations. The author found a particular river red gum on the banks of the Wimmera River in Victoria and she began to wonder about how it came to look as it did. The environment and nature themes will be of interest to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0858811995. Our Book No: 41792. $30 AUD.

471. Strangways, Thanthi Syd; Arbon, Kathy (illustrator) (2018). Wamparla Apira: Possums and all Trees: An Arabana Story. Sydney, Broadway: Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 22 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial covers, full-page colour drawings, purple endpapers (small scuff top corner tip front free endpaper), minor edgewear. This children's picture story is told in English and an Aboriginal language (Arabana) by elder Thanti Syd Strangways, and is beautifully illustrated by Kathy Arbon. It is an Aboriginal legend about how possums were captured for food and warm pelts, but are now considered sacred to avoid becoming extinct. It is an important addition to the Wangka or language resources for the Arabana people of northern South Australia. A beautiful book to suit any age with the bright colourful drawings. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994465474. Our Book No: 41785. $30 AUD.

472. Summerly, Felix (editor); Webster, Thomas (illustrator); Horsley, J. C. (illustrator); Cope, C.W. (illustrator) (1982). The Traditional Faery Tales (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 32 pp. Hardback small wide trade, very good plus condition, colour plates, gilt title & edges, blue endpapers, frontispiece, laid-in tissue guides on plates (one loose tissue guide), blind stamped design on both boards. In cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Originally published by Joseph Cundall in 1845. Felix Summerly was the pseudonym of Sir Henry Cole who initiated the Home Treasury series in 1843 for the enjoyment of children. The collected edition reproduced in this facsimile series has delicately hand-coloured plates, engraved on wood. This book shows the trend from fact toward fancy in content and design that was to grow through the second half of the 19th century. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30583. $30 AUD.

473. Sundin-Wickman, Ulla; MacMillian, Annabelle (translator) (1967). Andreas in King's Park (1st US ed). New York: Harcourt Brace & World. 30 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, green cloth spine, tiny scuff mark rear cover, some rubbing top & bottom edges, some edgewear cover corners. A children's picture story based in Sweden. A very special story about a boy and his dog named Ruff, and their many adventures. Translated from the Swedish. (This copy is the U.S. edition, dated 1967.). ISBN/ASIN: B0006BPRQK. Our Book No: 23953. $20 AUD.

474. Sussman, Christel; Thiele, Herbert (illustrator) (1976). Billy Comes Home [Children's World Picture Story Books]. Sydney: Pergamon Press. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, flyleaf top corner tip clipped, pencil impression marks rear page, minor edgewear. Australian edition of a beautiful children's picture story from Germany by Christel Sussman, originally published there in 1966. About a farmer and a very special relationship with his horse. A truly delightful story from children of all ages, illustrated by Herbert Thiele. ISBN/ASIN: 0080210929. Our Book No: 20074. $15 AUD.

475. 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.

476. Tapsell, Miranda; Tyler, Joshua ; Fry, Samantha (illustrator) (2022). Aunty's Wedding (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, two small bumps top edge rear cover, cover corners slightly bumped, tiny scuff top of spine. This is a warm family story by Miranda Tapsell (Aboriginal actress, with part-Tiwi Islands heritage) and Joshua Taylor that celebrate love and culture on a very special wedding day. Illustrated by Samantha Fry. There is a story and photo on the rear cover of Miranda, Joshua and Samantha. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760524838. Our Book No: 41063. $22 AUD.

477. Taylor, Jillian; Jones, Penny (illustrator); Norris, Aaron (illustrator) (1994). Bangu the Flying Fox: A Dreamtime Story of the Yuin People of Wallaga Lake. Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press. 26 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, light foxing endpapers, minor edgewear, minor annotation front free flyleaf. This is the Dreamtime children's picture story by Gillian Taylor of a flying fox named Bangu who wanted to always be the winner of any games she played with the other animals. Bangu would change sides and back whoever was winning. They grew tired of playing with her and she was banished from the group to live a lonely life on her own. A Dreamtime story of the Yuin People of Wallaga Lake, near Bermagui, southern New South Wales. (Annotation: Property of Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855752572. Our Book No: 41759. $30 AUD.

478. 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.

479. 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.

480. 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.

481. Thiele, Colin; Hunnam, Lucinda (illustrator) (1990). Farmer Pelz's Pumpkins (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This Australian children's picture story by Colin Thiele is about a farmer and his love of his farm and growing pumpkins. It will please children of all ages. The very colourful illustrations by Lucinda Hunnam are delightful. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183350. Our Book No: 20052. $15 AUD.

482. Thompson, Ann-Maree; Thompson, Jan (illustrator) (2013). Bizi the Musk Duck of Barren Box Swamp (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ann-Maree Thompson / Printed by Dashing Print. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, covers & spine little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (author's & illustrator's written dedications inside front cover). This beautiful self-published book by Ann-Maree Thompson is about a Musk Duck named Bizi (Biziura Lobata), who becomes very upset when he finds that his swamp is dying. He sets about to save his home. Based on the true environmental success story of Barren Box Swamp near Griffith, New South Wales. A wonderful book for any age, and a great teacher resource. Shortlisted for Environment Award For Children's Literature. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646904986. Our Book No: 29798. $30 AUD.

483. Thoms, William John (editor); Tayler, Frederick (illustrator); Absolon, John (illustrator); Franklin, John (illustrator); Thomas, W. J. (1982). The Gallant History of Bevis of Southampton and Two Other Stories (3 books) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 16 + 16 + 16 pp. Each book: Paperback small square trade, very good condition, frontispiece, black & white decorations edges of pages, thin coloured card covers (matching colour decorative covers), gilt edges. In single slipcase (tiny scuff top corner, tiny bump top spine). Facsimile edition. Three volumes in one slipcase: The Gallant History of Bevis of Southampton - The Sweet and Pleasant History of Patient Grissel - A Mournful Ditty of the Death of Fair Rosamond. The editor of the series Gammer Gurton's Story Books was hired at a young age as a clerk in the office of Chelsea Hospital for disabled soldiers until 1845. In 1863 he became deputy librarian and continued in that post until he retired in 1882. The titles in this series were published in separate booklets with gaily decorated and gilded stiff-paper covers with a coloured frontispiece. The books in the series were published by Joseph Cundall and printed by Charles Whittingham. Each book has been illustrated by a different artist. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30585. $30 AUD.

484. Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher (1995). Counting on Calico (Reprint ed). Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing. 28 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear cover corner tips. This special delightful children's picture book features a Calico cat counting the many interesting things in her life, from 1 tail to 9 lives to 20 wet paw prints. Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, the author and illustrator, has made a beautiful cat story come to life and it is educational for teaching counting. The large life-like illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book suitable for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0881068624. Our Book No: 27842. $12 AUD.

485. 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.

486. Timmers, Leo (2010). Crow (1st Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner rear cover creased, light creases internal pages, minor edgewear. A children's picture story about a crow who wanted to make friends with the small birds. Everyone is afraid of him, so he tries to change his colour. The easy-to-read text and bright illustrations suits all ages. (Translated from the Dutch.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780864618177. Our Book No: 28684. $15 AUD.

487. Titus, Eve; Galdone, Paul (illustrator) (1990). Anatole (Reprint ed) [Bantam Little Rooster Book]. New York: Bantam Books for Young Readers. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, minor edgewear. Award-winning children's picture story by Eve Titus about a mouse in France who tastes the cheese in a cheese factory and leaves behind notes about its quality. Delightful illustrations by Paul Galdone. The first book in her Anatole series. A Bantam Little Rooster Book. A Caldecott Honor book. ISBN/ASIN: 0553348701. Our Book No: 13717. $12 AUD.

488. 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.

489. Trezise, Percy (2015). Land of the Emu People (New ed) [Journey of the Great Lake Series, no 4]. Sydney: HarperCollinsPublishers. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, top of spine scuffed (two tiny dents nearby), corner tips rear cover & few rear pages little creased, minor edgewear. One of a series of Aboriginal children’s picture stories by Percy Trezise based on Dreamtime myths about a great lake (Balanorga or Lake of Carpentaria). Three children travel around the lake through different dangerous lands to find their way home. In this book, they traverse the Land of the Emu People. The large colour sketches and easy-to-read text make this a delightful book for any child, who will want to collect the series. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207198823. Our Book No: 41811. $18 AUD.

490. Trezise, Percy (2015 (2001)). Land of the Kangaroo People (New ed) [Journey of the Great Lake series, no 6]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips rear cover & bottom corner front cover (& corners few pages) little creased, few scuffs & tiny dents spine, minor edgewear. One of a series of Aboriginal children’s picture stories by Percy Trezise based on Dreamtime myths about a great lake (Balanorga or Lake of Carpentaria). Three children travel around the lake through different dangerous lands to find their way home. In this book, they traverse the Land of the Kangaroo People. The large colour sketches and easy-to-read text make this a delightful book for any child, who will want to collect the series. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207199929. Our Book No: 41810. $18 AUD.

491. Trickett, Joyce (1987). The Cattitudes of Chairman Miaow. Sydney: Spastic Centre of New South Wales. 48 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, beautiful colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture story by Joyce Trickett about an educated ginger cat. The rhymes that go with each drawing are just a purrfect way to appeal to all cat lovers, both children and adults alike. The author has had a versatile career including teaching speech and drama. This book is her gift to raise funds for the Spastic Centre of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0959865756. Our Book No: 20363. $30 AUD.

492. 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.

493. Tuck, Isabel; Hull, Jenny (illustrator) (2000). Adam's Garden. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Bobby Graham Publishers / AWCH. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor toned spots title page and facing page, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Isabel Tuck that supports the hospitalised child cope with his or her ordeal. Adam imagines he is interacting with his animal friends in a garden on the banks of the Wingecarribee River (published in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales). Sponsored by the Association for the Welfare of Child Health (AWCH). Illustrated by Jenny Hull. ISBN/ASIN: 0957706480. Our Book No: 10929. $15 AUD.

494. Turlay Newberry, Clare (1968). April's Kittens (New ed). Mahwah, NJ: Troll Associates. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page black & white & single-colour drawings, minimal creasing, spine faded, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story written and illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry that will appeal to any cat-lover. April lived in a tiny apartment in New York with her parents and her cat Sheeba. Sheeba had kittens and the family had to decide how many to keep. (Originally published, 1940. This copy is a new edition by Troll Associates, 1968. The noted author and illustrator received a Caldecott Honor Award for this classic children's book.). ISBN/ASIN: B000JJYEE0. Our Book No: 24780. $12 AUD.

495. Turner, Ethel; Souter, D. H. (illustrator) (1900). Gum Leaves, with Oddments by Others (Variant ed) [Gumleaves]. Sydney & Brisbane: William Brooks & Company. 220 pp. Hardback narrow octavo, no jacket, good plus condition, papered colour pictorial board covers (corners worn), recased with new black cloth spine & endpapers, black & white vignettes, adverts, pages lightly toned, some edgewear, non-author written dedication inside front cover. The rarest and first book by Australian novelist for young adults Ethel Turner, consisting of a miscellany of verse and prose. Some of the material was previously published in the ‘Town and Country Journal'. (No date, but 1900, Trove. Book adverts at rear. This is not the first edition, but the rarer later variant edition of the same year, which has some poems omitted, and replaced by mock South African [Boer] War reports inserted, on pp. 67 / 68, 115 / 116, 161 / 162 and 221. Written dedication reads: 'To Betty, with love from Aunty Vall and Uncle Tom Boyd, June 1919'.). Our Book No: 14780. $550 AUD.

496. Turner, Ethel (poem); Gouldthorpe, Peter (illustrator) (1988). Walking to School (1st ed). Sydney: William Collins / Anne Ingram Books. 22 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, tiny spot title page, minor edgewear. A children's picture book (based on an illustrated poem by Ethel Turner) about a young boy tries to be brave as he walks alone to school on his first day. Text in verse, and Illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 073224806X. Our Book No: 26942. $20 AUD.

497. Turner, Gwenda (2002). The Builder's Cat (New, 1st printing ed). Auckland: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, security sticker inside rear cover. A delightful children's story written and illustrated by Gwenda Turner about a builder's cat named Abraham who loves his days at work. Abraham likes the bang of the hammer, the buzz of the drill, and the click of the nail gun. And he loves a lick of the ice cream at the end of a hard day watching at the building site. This story is based on a real builder in New Zealand and his cat Abraham. Mr Couper and his jet black cat are well known around Christchurch, and the author wrote this story about them. (Originally published, 1999, this is the first printing of the new 2002 edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 0143519751. Our Book No: 24991. $30 AUD.

498. Twain, Mark; Blackman, Charles (illustrator) (1987). A Cat-tale (1st ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 47 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), minor spotted foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, slight impression front side). This charming children's picture book was written by Mark Twain around 1880, and after 107 years of virtual neglect, this is the first ever full-scale presentation. The author wrote the story for his two children. It is about Catasauqua's beautiful family of catlings named Cattaraugus and Catiline and their adventures while their mother is trying to teach them about good living, music, books and education. The illustrations are by Charles Blackman, an internationally known artist who now lives in Australia. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966940. Our Book No: 27965. $25 AUD.

499. 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. $12 AUD.

500. Upton, Elizabeth (1982). The Birthday-day Gift or the Joy of a New Doll from Papers cut by Elizabeth Upton (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 7 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, seven tipped-in black on green plates, bound unlettered marbled paper covers, thin card spine. In cardboard slipcase, reprint of printer and stationery label inside front cover, small bump fore-edge. Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book which is one of the earliest examples held by The Osborne Collection, and originally published in 1796. The pictures were engraved from free-hand paper cuttings made without preliminary sketches by Elizabeth (Boughton) Upton (Lady Templetown). The edition reproduced here bears mounted engravings on tinted paper. Peltro William Tompkins published the original editions. He was an artist whose print selling business is advertised on the label inside the front cover. The beautiful drawings would appeal to most ages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30579. $25 AUD.

501. 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.

502. Vallely, Dan; Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (1993). Possum Creek's Big Flood (Reprint ed). Sydney, Brookvale: National Book Distributors. 32 pp. Paperback 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.

503. 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. The bush animals and birds are distressed because Wongi Lake has dried up. Professor Cockatoo creates a machine that burrows down and taps the artesian water, which will flow forever. The bright very colourful drawings by Yvonne Perrin make this a book suitable for all ages. First paperback edition (1996). ISBN/ASIN: 1864360836. Our Book No: 17976. $20 AUD.

504. Vallely, Dan; Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (2003). The Great Possum Creek Drought (Reprint ed). Sydney: Woollahra Sales & Imports / Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. A children's picture book in 'The Possum Creek' series, written in verse by Dan Vallely. The bush animals and birds are distressed because Wongi Lake has dried up. Professor Cockatoo creates a machine that burrows down and taps the artesian water, which will flow forever. The bright very colourful drawings by Yvonne Perrin make this a book suitable for all ages. (New edition, Woollahra Sales & Imports, 2003.). ISBN/ASIN: 1876553030. Our Book No: 3992. $20 AUD.

505. Vallely, Dan (poems); Perrin, Yvonne (illustrator) (1995). The Lost World of Possum Creek (1st ed). Sydney, Frenchs Forest: National Book Distributors. 32 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, bottom corner tip rear cover little creased, minor edgewear, small owner's written names biro. A children's picture book in 'The Possum Creek' series. Verse by Dan Vallely, illustrated by Yvonne Perrin. Six Australian native animals and birds from Possum Creek venture through a tunnel into an amazing prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs. They have to escape quickly after a volcano erupts. (This copy: Paperback first edition, 1994. 1 of 2 copies available.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863023410. Our Book No: 30250. $20 AUD.

506. 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.

507. Van Garderen, Ilse (1993). Winter Bacon: The Story of a Little Pig. Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a delightful Australian children's story with a very good ending. Everyone in Matya's family, including Ponti the sheepdog, has a job to do, but how can a little pig be useful around a farm? The author, Ilse Van Garderen, was born in Australia, but spent her childhood in the Netherlands. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183865. Our Book No: 22952. $25 AUD.

508. Vass, Coral; Huynh, Christina (illustrator) (2019). Grandma's Treasured Shoes (1st ed). Canberra: National Library of Australia (NLA). 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good condition, coloured endpapers, colour drawings (some full-page), sepia (brown-tinted) & black & white text-photos, top corner rear cover creased (during manufacture), minor edgewear, minimal glue residue rear cover (sticker). An Australian children's picture story by Coral Vass about Grandma's shoes: walking shoes, dancing shoes, fancy and plain. Grandma has a shoe for all occasions. The shoes she loves the most are her old scratched and dirty ones that she came to Australia in from her home in Vietnam to start her a life. At the end of this special book there is a story about what it means to be a refugee, an asylum seeker and a migrant, with some history with a few photos of Australian refugees, and a report of the National Library of Australia's collection of Vietnamese literature. The easy-to-read text and large drawings by Christina Huynh will appeal to all ages. . ISBN/ASIN: 9780642279354. Our Book No: 41813. $30 AUD.

509. 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.

510. Venn, Susan (1994). Roy and Matilda: The Golden Locket. Melbourne, Canterbury: Edwina Publishing. 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), colour photos (paintings) & drawings, coloured glossy pages embossed pattern jacket (minor edgewear, small tear rear cover), front flyleaf creased & few marks (top corner tip little rubbed, old price marks), tiny dent & crease rear jacket, autograph (written & dated dedication front free flyleaf). Delightful children's picture story by Susan Venn about two mice in an art gallery who become part of the paintings. Designed to increase art appreciation in children, as first developed in Susan's kindergarten. Now Roy and Matilda have three children and are going to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Some of the artists viewed are Rupert Bunny, George Lambert, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton. (Autograph reads: To dearest Mary with our warmest love and thanks. Sue and Chris, 5th November 1994.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646187880. Our Book No: 41816. $30 AUD.

511. 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.

512. Vescio, Robert; Mackie, Melissa (illustrator) (2017). Finn and Puss. Sydney, Chatswood: EK Books. 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-colour drawings. This beautiful children's picture story is about a lonely boy called Finn and a lost cat named Puss. Puss's real owners miss their cat. A notice goes up and Finn realises that the cat he has been feeding is the lost Puss. Will Finn do the right thing and return Puss to her real owners? ISBN/ASIN: 9781925335507. Our Book No: 40875. $25 AUD.

513. 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.

514. Villa-Real, Ricardo; Bayes de Luna, Pilarin (illustrator); Taylor, Rene (translator) (1997). The Alhambra Told to Children (1st ed). Granada, Spain: Ediciones Miguel Sanchez. 38 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. A story by Ricardo Villa-Real of Spanish history and legend (the Islamic palace in Granada), told by the grandfather to his three grandchildren and a small friend of theirs. One of the grandchildren wanted him to relate the story to other children, and this brief account was written. The many drawings by Pilarin Bayes de Luna will keep young minds busy for awhile. Translated from Spanish. ISBN/ASIN: 8471690535. Our Book No: 28089. $15 AUD.

515. 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.

516. 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.

517. Wade, Jan (illustrator) (2003). Nursery Rhymes for Young Australians. Sydney: Woollahra Sales & Imports / Murray David Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture book, based on traditional nursery rhymes, and with delightful Australian illustrated pictorial themes by Jan Wade, an Australian illustrator. ISBN/ASIN: 1876553170. Our Book No: 3916. $15 AUD.

518. Wadler, Irving; Webb, Elizabeth (1955). Fun for Fiddlers: A Book of Theory Papers for Young Violinists [Plate B.M. Co. 11909]. Boston: Boston Music Company. 28 pp. Paperback small folio, very good plus condition, card cover, stapled, minimal edgewear. The purpose of this booklet by Irving Wadler and Elizabeth Webb is to impress upon new students of violin the fundamentals of music as related to the violin. Most other theory books refer to the piano keyboard, bass clef, etc., which may be foreign to the violin player. Contains materials and sheet music related to notation, rhythm, fingering, bowing and general music terminology. Our Book No: 17614. $20 AUD.

519. Wain, George (1949). The Adventures of Albert: Book 2: At School. London: Collins Clear-Type Press. 32 pp. Paperback, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, single-colour drawings, minor foxing edges, minor edgewear, minimal annotation (digit) one page. (Estimated date: 1949, Worldcat.) A school reader in the Albert and Alice Jenks series of four booklets. They have the flavour of a comic so as to encourage reading in youngsters. Our Book No: 10737. $12 AUD.

520. Waldron, Kevin (2014). Penny the Pirate (A Story that Screens Your Child's Vision). Sydney: OPSM Group Ltd / Saatchi & Saatchi. 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, map on endpapers. In plastic envelope with test kit. Kevin Waldron provides an innovative children's picture story that can be used as a prop for testing your child's vision. Comes in a plastic sleeve that includes a test kit (3D glasses, pirate eye patch, symbol key, spyglass and instruction booklet). From the OPSM company (optometrists). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646918396. Our Book No: 16978. $20 AUD.

521. 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.

522. 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.

523. Wallace, Ivy L. (1948). Pookie and the Gypsies (2nd printing ed). London: Collins Publishers for the Children. 24 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket (missing), 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), some edgewear covers (boards exposed corner tips, rear cover little faded along spine), owner's written dedication reverse side front free flyleaf (erased). 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 from the circus. But most of the friends return to their familiar life in the circus. Pookie returns home to worried Belinda. (The second book of 10 in the Pookie series. Originally published, 1947, and reprinted 5 times until 1953 with same cover. This copy: Second printing 1948 stated. A scarce collectible early Pookie. Repaired copy. Unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: B0018GMU3K. Our Book No: 17570. $70 AUD.

524. Wallace, Ivy L. (1955). Gumpa's Paint Book: Another Animal Shelf Paint Book. London: Collins Publishers 24 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, fair condition only (reading copy), colour pictorial boards & endpapers, colour drawings & duplicate black & white opposite page to be coloured in (coloured in), black & white drawings inside covers, two full-page black & white drawings (coloured in), spine very worn & partly missing (archival tape repair), covers little marked, slight loss one letter rear cover, edgewear, otherwise internally good condition. This is a wonderful old picture book by Ivy Wallace, the author of the Pookie children's stories. This is one of series of paint books about Timothy's special animal toys. The animals are Gumpa the bear, Woeful, Getup the Giraffe, Stripey, and little Mut. There is even an appearance from Pookie, though not named as such. All colour illustrations are coloured in by the previous child owner. (No date, but 1950s, Trove. Letter S on Gumpa's name scratched rear cover. Intact reading copy.). Our Book No: 40781. $25 AUD.

525. 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.

526. 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.

527. Wand, Judy; Yerbury, Claire (illustrator) (1993). The Beef from Bullamakanka. Maraylya, NSW: Self-Published: Dalhalla Publishing. 28 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, thin card covers, very good condition, black & white drawings, light creasing spine, top corners little worn, minor edgewear. This very special humorous children's book by Judy Wand has tongue twisters in verse, and very interesting drawings by Claire Yerbury, which make it a lot of fun for any age. The verses depict Australian life by puns on peculiar Australian town names, real and imaginary. ISBN/ASIN: 0646160788. Our Book No: 27991. $25 AUD.

528. 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.

529. Welsh, Charles; Newbery, John (printer) (1982). Goody Two-shoes (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. 156 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, green cloth covers, gilt title on cover & spine, black cream woodcuts. In cardboard slipcase (small bump top spine). Facsimile edition. A classic children's picture book, illustrated with black & white text-woodcuts. This facsimile of the third edition of 1766 was selected for this reproduction because the two copies of the fourth edition of 1767 held by Osborne Collections are incomplete. Originally published by Griffith & Farran Successors to Newbery & Harris, London, in 1881. This is one of the earliest pieces of original fiction deliberately directed to the amusement of children. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 30582. $30 AUD.

530. Weninger, Brigitte; Tharlet, Eve (illustrator) (1996). Where Have You Gone, Davy? (1st U.S. ed). New York: North - South Books. 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Brigitte Weninger. A beautifully illustrated story about a rabbit named Davy, who gets the blame for breaking his Mother's china bowl. Angry, he runs away, and has many frightening adventures. His Mother finds him and tells him who really owned up to the broken bowl. He returns home and learns the true meaning of sharing. A charming book for any age. Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. First U.S. edition, translated from the German. ISBN/ASIN: 1558586652. Our Book No: 22105. $15 AUD.

531. Westall, Robert; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (1995). The Witness (1st p/b ed). London: Macmillan. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A special story by Robert Westall about a golden she-cat exiled from Ancient Egypt. She finds suitable shelter to have her kittens, and it is there that she witnesses the birth of the baby Jesus. The warm and glowing coloured illustrations by Sophy Williams make this a beautiful book for older children. ISBN/ASIN: 0333637895. Our Book No: 24864. $12 AUD.

532. 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.

533. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (1994). Whatley's Quest (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 42 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), pictorial cover, full-page colour illustrations, illustrated endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. A children's picture story using the letters of the alphabet and illustrations to help you find as many words and ideas as you can. Hours of fun for all the family. From the prolific Australian writer and illustrator, Bruce Whatley, and Rosie Smith. Skitty the dog is here as well. ISBN/ASIN: 0207184917. Our Book No: 28658. $20 AUD.

534. Whatley, Bruce; Smith, Rosie (2001). Little White Dogs Can't Jump (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (many full-page), glossy paper, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Bruce Whatley about a bulldog named Smudge who could not jump into the car because his legs are so short. After some desperate measures failed to work, the family come up with a solution that suits Smudge and the family (especially Mum). You guess the obvious solution. The author and the illustrator Rosie Smith are Australian. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207198830. Our Book No: 28071. $16 AUD.

535. Wheatley, Nadia; School, Papunya (2001). Papunya School Book of Country and History (Recent reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 46 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This Aboriginal children's picture book tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya (Northern Territory). From the time of first contacts with explorers, missionaries and pastoralists, to the Papunya art movement, and to the Warumpi Band, this multi-layered text shows us the unique environment that is Papunya School. (1 of 4 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781865085258. Our Book No: 24214. $15 AUD.

536. Whitcombe (1952). Mary Takes a Walk [Family Series no 3: Whitcombe's Story Books no 90]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. One day Mary goes for a walk and meets a horse, two dogs and three kittens. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. McLaren 90b: G3947 (estimated date, 1952). Our Book No: 16988. $20 AUD.

537. Whitcombe (1952). Mary's Pets [Family Series no 2: Whitcombe's Story Books no 89]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. Mary introduces her horse, her dog, and her cat. Anonymous author. Whitcombe's Story Books no 89. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has 'improved' it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. Our Book No: 16990. $15 AUD.

538. Whitcombe (1955). Country Fun [Whitcombe's Story Books: Family Series of Reading Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 56 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, grey flexible pictorial cover (little marked), colour drawings, stapled (rusted staples), minimal foxing edges, spinewear, minor edgewear. A children's reader, stated as the fourth stage containing additional words, following on from "Family Fun" and "Holiday Fun" (rear cover). Different colour banner at bottom of page for each story. McLaren 159b: G4343 (estimated date, 1955, but cover is light blue rather than pink). No 159 in this series. Our Book No: 17420. $20 AUD.

539. Whiticker, Michael (1983). Boinko the Billio and Other Children's Pieces for Piano [Allans Edition, no. 9620: Plate: B.9620]. Melbourne: Allans Music Australia. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, card cover, autograph (author's written & dated dedication), minor pencil annotation. The Australian composer was born in Gundagai, and has a degree from the NSW State Conservatorium of Music. Eleven pieces of sheet music: Boinko the billio - Speckled grasshoppers - Aliatan - Wien - Gliding - Blowering - Liu liex - Canonus littlus - Arles - Yellowin valley - Girls and trogs go out to play. Our Book No: 17140. $20 AUD.

540. 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.

541. Whitmore, Adam; Poltrick Donato, Janice (illustrator) (1986). Max in Australia (Max the Cat). Twickenham, MDX: Hamlyn / Octopus Publishing. 24 pp. Hardback square octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Max is a loveable marmalade cat with long, bushy whiskers and big furry paws. He is so handsome, but he is unhappy - he has no tail! He has left his home in London, travelled to America, India and now to Australia where he meets some very interesting animals indeed! Share his adventures in this children's picture story by Adam Whitmore, beautifully illustrated by Janice Poltrick Donato. ISBN/ASIN: 0600311554. Our Book No: 4148. $15 AUD.

542. 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.

543. Wild, Margaret; Blackwood, Freya (illustrator) (2009). Samuel and Saltitao. Cordova, Portugal: Editorial Caminho. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner little bumped. Portuguese translation of the children's picture story "Harry & Hopper" (Omnibus, Gosford, 2009). Samuel and Saltitao his dog do everything together. At night, Saltibao sneaks past Dad and goes to sleep in Samuel's bed. One day, Samuel comes home from school and his dog isn't there to greet him. Teaches children about the death of a loved pet dog. ISBN/ASIN: 9789722120937. Our Book No: 14867. $20 AUD.

544. Wild, Margaret; Brooks, Ron (illustrator) (1997). Old Pig (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, watercolour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. This is the story of Old Pig and Granddaughter who have lived together for a long time. They share everything. A tender story of living, giving and receiving. Old Pig puts her affairs in order, and takes Granddaughter on a last long walk. Old Pig and Granddaughter says their goodbyes in the best way. A delightful children's picture story by Margaret Wild that will touch the heart of everyone. Illustrated by Ron Brooks. ISBN/ASIN: 9781863736794. Our Book No: 41797. $18 AUD.

545. 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.

546. Wild, Margaret; Cox, David (illustrator) (1993). The Slumber Party (Reprint ed). Sydney: Omnibus Books / Ashton Scholastic Group. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good condition, colour drawings, light creases covers & few pages, staples slightly rusted, corners covers scuffed, front inner hinge little split (all pages firm), minor edgewear. This very funny children's picture story by Margaret Wild will delight adults and children alike. Jane invites seven very different friends to her slumber party including her brother Tom and her cousin Brenda. Jane's pet mouse, Curly, escapes which bring some very anxious moments to the party. This fast moving, colourful picture book is about what really can happen at a slumber party. The very funny drawings by David Cox make it come to life. SCARCE Australian first edition. ISBN/ASIN: 1862911282. Our Book No: 41560. $15 AUD.

547. Wild, Margaret; King, Stephen Michael (illustrator); De Aquino, Gilda (translator) (2009). Porcolino e Vovo. Sao Paulo, Brazil: Brinque-Book. 36 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings. Brazilian translation of "Piglet and Granny", a children's picture story about life on a farm. ISBN/ASIN: 9788574122878. Our Book No: 15191. $20 AUD.

548. Wild, Margaret; Tanner, Jane (illustrator) (1985). There's a Sea in My Bedroom (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Nelson. 32 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, stapled, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This Australian children's picture story by Margaret Wild, beautifully illustrated by Jane Tanner, will delight adults and children alike. David finds a conch shell at the beach and takes it home. Find out what happens when he puts it to his ear! Short-listed for Children's Picture Book of the Year 1985. ISBN/ASIN: 0170064581. Our Book No: 23546. $20 AUD.

549. Wild, Margaret (Margateh); Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (2010). Vovo Nene [Grandpa Baby]. Brazil: Editora Fundamento. 32 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top edge front cover lightly faded. Brazilian edition of a favourite Australian children's picture book - 'Grandpa Baby', by Margaret Wild, and illustrated by Deborah Niland. In Portuguese Brazilian language. ISBN/ASIN: 9788576769354. Our Book No: 15143. $20 AUD.

550. Williams, Margery; Nicholson, William (illustrator) (2004). The Original Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Became Real (Reprint ed). London: Egmont Books. 44 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, thick card covers with flaps, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story by Margery Williams 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. This edition of the beloved children’s illustrated classic celebrates 100 years since first publication. The bright illustrations will delight all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781405210546. Our Book No: 41617. $20 AUD.

551. Winch, John (2007). The Old Man who Loved to Sing (New, p/b, reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Press / Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback small square folio (25.5 x 25..8 cm), very good condition, colour drawings, rear cover scuffed & little scratched near barcode, minor edgewear cover corner tips. In this classic children's picture story, told and illustrated by John Winch, an old man lived in a remote valley, where he sang, whistled or played music on his wind-up gramophone. The animals in the valley came to love his music. As the years passed he became forgetful, and one day he forgot to sing. But the animals knew how to remind him. (Originally published in 1994. This copy is the 2007 reprint of the 2004 new edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781865048048. Our Book No: 18472. $20 AUD.

552. 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.

553. 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.

554. Witcombe, Eleanor (1949). PLAYBILL: The Bushranger. Sydney, Mosman: Mosman Children's Theatre Club (MCTC). 4 pp. Folded sheet, single, good plus condition, pages creased & lightly toned. This small pamphlet lists the cast of this play for children. Also presents the story behind "The Bushranger". It is a tale of happenings on the old Bathurst Road during the turbulent days of the Gold Rush. The rear pages contains a notice for an exhibition of children's art, as well a list of committee members of the MCTC. Our Book No: 15471. $12 AUD.

555. 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.

556. Woods, Barbara; Pike, Betty (illustrator) (1945). The Apple Elves. Sydney: New Century Press. Unnum pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, narrow black cloth along spine (repair), some foxing rear cover (minimal elsewhere), tape marks inner hinge, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1940s, Trove catalogue.) A scarce collectible children's picture story about elves living in an apple house. Muir 8170. Our Book No: 17572. $80 AUD.

557. Wormald, Kimberley; Mortimore, Rosamund (illustrator) (2006). Ilsa's Journey. Melbourne, East Kew: Windy Hollow Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear front cover corner tip. This Australian children's picture story by Kimberley Wormald is about a very special puppy named Ilsa, who grew up to become a guide dog. Ilsa lived with her puppy raiser family who cared for her until she became old enough to train at the Guide Dog Centre. Ilsa's journey towards becoming a guide dog is also a journey for Alyssa because she learns about friendship, separation and, finally, understanding when she meets Connor who Ilsa will be helping. The end of the book has an information page about Guide Dogs and how they are trained. The author and her family have raised several guide dog puppies, including the beautiful Ilsa. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 1921136987. Our Book No: 29268. $25 AUD.

558. Wright, Alan (illustrator) (1949). Koala Friends. London: Collins. 32 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition, thick card covers, black & white drawings, color photos, light foxing endpapers, pages lightly toned, two pages slightly LOOSE near spine end, minor edgewear, written & dated dedication free flyleaf, protected by removable semiarchival sleeve. Children's picture story by Collins about koalas and their friends, illustrated by Alan Wright. 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 incorrectly state 1949, with no illustrator. SCARCE.) Our Book No: 40825. $20 AUD.

559. Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David; Rosenthal, Marc (illustrator) (2004). Dig! (Modern reprint ed). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, orange endpapers, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (few light creases). This charming children's picture book follows Mr Rally and his dog, Lighting (or Lightning), as they travel the town on a big yellow digging machine, taking care of five important building jobs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780152167851. Our Book No: 27955. $15 AUD.