A Particular Cow

Author: Mem Fox

Illustrator: Terry Denton

When a particular cow goes for her particular morning walk, usually nothing happens.  Until one particular Saturday . . .

'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' SUNDAY AGE

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Book Cover:  Two Little Monkeys

Two little monkeys are hiding in a tree - two little monkeys named Cheeky and Chee.

Swing on in if you'd like to see just why they're hiding in that big old tree.

From bestselling picture-book creators Mem Fox and Jill Barton, here is a sweet, surprise-filled story that's sure to have little monkeys everywhere leaping with delight.


Two little monkeys are hiding in a tree - two little monkeys named Cheeky and Chee.

Swing on in if you'd like to see just why they're hiding in that big old tree.

From bestselling picture-book creators...


Published: 02/07/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670076529
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Koala Lou
There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou.

Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to pay her any attention. Perhaps if she wins the tree-climbing at the Bush Olympics her mother might notice her again . . . Koala Lou starts her training right away!

An Australian classic by the author...

There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou.

Koala Lou is the first born in a large family. She feels sad because her mother seems too busy to...

Published: 05/08/1991
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140540635
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Where is The Green Sheep?
Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?

Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep.

Mem has never owned a sheep, let alone a green one, but she does admit to having woolly thoughts from time to time.

Judy loves drawing things, especially sheep...

Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?

Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in...

Published: 03/05/2004
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670041497
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Where is the Green Sheep? Hardback book and plush toy boxed set

Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep.

Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep.

But where is the green sheep?

Find your very own green sheep with a copy of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek's internationally acclaimed book in this gorgeous box set.

Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep.

Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep.

But where is the green sheep?

Find your very own green sheep with a copy of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek's...

Published: 26/10/2009
Format:
ISBN: 9780670073641
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Tough Boris
Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate – tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he?
Boris von der Borch is a mean, greedy old pirate – tough as nails, through and through, like all pirates. Or is he?
Published: 01/07/1998
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140564532
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Hunwick's Egg
Once upon a time, at the edge of a wide and dusty desert, there lived an old bilby. His name was Hunwick.
Once upon a time, at the edge of a wide and dusty desert, there lived an old bilby. His name was Hunwick.
Published: 28/02/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501350
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Where is the Green Sheep?
Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?
Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?
Published: 06/03/2006
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9780143501763
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes . . .

From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world!

'This is a perfect read-aloud picture book . . . full of warmth and appeal.   It was a joy to read and a pleasure to hold.'
Margaret Hamilton, Bookseller...




As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes . . .

From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring...

Published: 29/06/2009
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9780143503583
RRP: $16.95

Also by Terry Denton

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Book Cover:  Leo the Littlest Seahorse

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses are born.  Their world is full of surprises, and there is so much to learn – especially for Leo, the littlest seahorse of them all.  But when danger strikes, it's Leo who surprises everyone with a special discovery of his own.

From two of Australia's best-loved picture-book creators comes this delightful story...

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses are born.  Their world is full of surprises, and there is so much to learn – especially for Leo, the littlest seahorse...

Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143505105
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Big Red Hen and the Little Lost Egg
Big Red Hen looks after everyone else's babies, but what she wants most of all is someone special of her own to love . . .
Big Red Hen looks after everyone else's babies, but what she wants most of all is someone special of her own to love . . .
Published: 04/01/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143504740
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Crocodile Jack: Aussie Bites
Jack's big brother tom has asked him to go fishing! But Jack knows you should never go fishing when there are crocs about . . .
Jack's big brother tom has asked him to go fishing! But Jack knows you should never go fishing when there are crocs about . . .
Published: 27/06/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305958
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Silly Stuff to Do!
This fantastic children's activity book by Terry Denton is full of fun drawing activities, cartoons, maps, lists and games to entertain children. Great for holidays and long car trips!
This fantastic children's activity book by Terry Denton is full of fun drawing activities, cartoons, maps, lists and games to entertain children. Great for holidays and long car trips!
Published: 22/11/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305484
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors: The True Story of the Fight for Ancient China
You might call him evil, but when empires are at stake, people do incredible things.
You might call him evil, but when empires are at stake, people do incredible things.
Published: 02/08/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143304340
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Leo the Littlest Seahorse

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses learn the ways of the world. They curl around coral and flutter their fins – except Leo, the littlest seahorse, who is always a bit behind. But when a hungry groper approaches, Leo proves that he, too, is capable of big things.

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses learn the ways of the world. They curl around coral and flutter their fins – except Leo, the littlest seahorse, who is always...

Published: 02/08/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670073559
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Wicked Warriors & Evil Emperors
Published: 28/07/2010
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742531038
Book Cover: A Chook Called Harry: Aussie Bites

There are ten chooks in the beautiful new chook-house, but Chris's favourite, Happy Harry, isn't pulling her weight.
Can Chris save Harry when his dad wants to get rid of her?

AUSSIE BITES
You'll be hungry for more!
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There are ten chooks in the beautiful new chook-house, but Chris's favourite, Happy Harry, isn't pulling her weight.
Can Chris save Harry when his dad wants to get rid of her?

AUSSIE BITES
You'll be hungry...



Published: 30/03/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143303473
RRP: $12.95
Published:01/02/2010
Format:Paperback, 32 pages
RRP:$14.95
ISBN-13:9780143501343
ISBN-10:0143501348
Origin:Australia
Publisher:Penguin Aus.

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25 May 2012
Australian Society of Authors 2012 Barbara Jefferis Award - winner

All That I Am by Anna Funder has won the Barbara Jefferis Award.

The award is offered annually for “the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society”.

Anna beat fellow Miles Franklin contenders Foal's Bread and Cold Light.

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