Penguin Books Australia

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...

But then one day he finds a conch shell at the beach and takes it home – and he hears the sea trapped inside. 'Come out, sea, come out,' he says softly. 'I won't hurt you.'

This beautifully illustrated story by award winning author Margaret Wild captures the magic of a child's fantasy world.

Piglet is feeling a little insecure. Horse, Sheep, Donkey, Duck and Dog all tell her that they love her - but someone else loves her a million times more! Who can it be?

Piglet loves her granny.  She's been waiting all day for her to visit.
Why hasn't she come? Cow, Horse, Duck, and Sheep all think she'll be here soon—but what is taking her so long?

A charming companion to Piglet and Mama and Piglet and Papa .

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.

Every night, William thinks up reasons why he shouldn't go to bed.

One evening there is a very BIG reason – someone has come to visit William.

Will his parents believe him?

Does William ever get to sleep?

This delightful story about that tricky time at the end of every young family's day is guaranteed to make both child and parent smile!

'Keep producing books, Deborah; they just get better and...

The imaginary Hippo can do what he likes on the roof. In fact, he does all the things a little girl wishes she could, but is not allowed. When she takes a bath, the hippo takes a shower; when she goes to bed, the hippo watches television on the roof. And when the repair men come to fix the roof, the hippo conveniently disappears, returning of course to eat a very large piece of cake.

'No one is allowed on my chair!' Annie tells everyone.

But who has broken the rule? And what will Annie do to get her favourite chair back?

From the much-loved illustrator of There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake , comes a delightful character – a little girl with a determined streak and an adorable personality!

 Annie is as brave as can be. When she tumbles over she doesn't cry. If a moth flutters close, Annie doesn't squeal. Even when her big brother Jack tries to scare her, Annie doesn't scream.

One day, Annie sees Callisto the cat stuck in a tree. Annie climbs the tree to get Callisto down, but Annie gets stuck herself. And Callisto has managed to get down the tree! Mum and Jack offer to help...

' Do we look like each other?
Well, I don't agree.
I know my twin brother
looks much more like me!'

With insight, wit and love, Deborah Niland has captured perfectly all the joys and challenges of a two-toddler household.

Everybody's favourite hippopotamus is back in a wonderful new picture book sure to delight old and new fans of the cake-eating hippo.

This much-loved and best-selling series has sold worldwide and been translated...

The little girl from There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake is starting her first day of school!

She takes her hippopotamus with her and together they face those first-day-at-school experiences – meeting your teacher, eating , lunch in the playground...

Thump.
Thump.
Thump.

The world-famous hippo returns for a seaside holiday with the family from There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake . And what does our imaginary hippo pack in his overnight bag? Cake, of course!

'Only three sleeps to go and then it's my birthday!

There's a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake. It's his birthday, too.

We are going to have our party together.

A jungle party. And all our friends can come in animal costumes.'

The hippo is back to celebrate his 30th birthday with a brand-new book! Join him and his friends for a jungle-inspired celebration full of games and lots of jungle-party...

While Mum and Dad are working, Grandpa looks after Georgie.
They read stories, plant flowers and play dress-ups.
One day, Georgie says, 'Today I'm big and you're a baby. Okay?'
'Okay,' says Grandpa Baby.

What will Georgie and Grandpa Baby get up to?

Picture-perfect books to share

Coco the kitten is cuddly,
fun and full of mischief.
What will she be like when
she's a big grown-up cat?

Babies are so good at being babies, then they grow up to be big kids. But there is one special thing they'll always love . . .

'Say moo,' says Mum. 'Say neigh,' says Dad.

'Say baa,' says Nana. 'Say quack,' Says Max.

But Daisy just sticks her bottom in the air and says nothing, until one day . . .

This is a delightful read-aloud book for young children from the combined talents of Margaret Wild and Deborah Niland.