Leo the Littlest Seahorse

Author: Margaret Wild

Illustrator: Terry Denton

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.

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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:  There's a Sea in My Bedroom
David is frightened of the sea. He does not like it at all, not one bit.

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.

David is frightened of the sea. He does not like it at all, not one bit.

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...

Published: 01/06/1989
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140540642
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa
Miss Lily's fabulous pink feather boa is the most wonderful thing the Last Potoroo has ever seen. When Miss Lily dances the tango, the Last Potoroo can't take her eyes off it. And when she wraps it around herself, she feels, for the first time in her life, that she can do anything – and everything! Something so fabulous just has to be magic...
Miss Lily's fabulous pink feather boa is the most wonderful thing the Last Potoroo has ever seen. When Miss Lily dances the tango, the Last Potoroo can't take her eyes off it. And when she wraps it around...
Published: 04/06/1999
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140559026
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Piglet and Papa
By Margaret Wild & Stephen Michael King

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 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?

Published: 24/11/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781876288761
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Piglet and Mama
By Margaret Wild & Michael Stephen King
Piglet has lost her mama. Everyone wants to help - Duck offers to cuddle her. Donkey tries to play with her. Dog wants to roll in the mud with her. But Piglet won't be consoled. Not until she finds her Mama.
Piglet has lost her mama. Everyone wants to help - Duck offers to cuddle her. Donkey tries to play with her. Dog wants to roll in the mud with her. But Piglet won't be consoled. Not until she finds her...
Published: 04/06/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781876288594
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Piglet and Granny
By Margaret Wild & Stephen Michael King

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 .

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...

Published: 28/03/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921504204
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Chatterbox
Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous! But when is she going to talk?

'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 . . .

Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous! But when is she going to talk?

'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...

Published: 29/09/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501619
RRP: $14.95

Also by Terry Denton

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:  Gasp!: The breathtaking adventures of a fish left home alone
By Terry Denton
Wickedly clever and witty, this is a story about a naughty, greedy little fish who nearly gets what he deserves.
Wickedly clever and witty, this is a story about a naughty, greedy little fish who nearly gets what he deserves.
Published: 01/09/1995
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140557008
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover: The Paw Collection: All Three Paw Stories in One Book
By Natalie Jane Prior & Terry Denton

Welcome to the adventures of the world's cheekiest cat-burglar, aka The Paw!

Back by popular demand, this text includes the three original Paw stories in an entirely new format, totally re-illustrated.

Welcome to the adventures of the world's cheekiest cat-burglar, aka The Paw!

Back by popular demand, this text includes the three original Paw stories in an entirely new format, totally re-illustrated...

Published: 04/06/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781876288655
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Adventures of Edgar Remington
By John Moreton & Terry Denton
Edgar Remington the Third has always wanted to sail to the other side of the world. But for a young rabbit lost at sea, the world is a very big place.

A thoroughly refreshing and engaging picture story book full of whimsy and humour by a first-time author and one of Australia's best known illustrators.

Edgar Remington the Third has always wanted to sail to the other side of the world. But for a young rabbit lost at sea, the world is a very big place.

A thoroughly refreshing and engaging picture story...

Published: 04/06/2007
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781876288631
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Gasp! Zapt! Splat!

Gasp!
Clever and hilarious, this story is about a naughty, greedy little fish who nearly gets what he deserves.

Zapt!
This hilarious sequel to Gasp! will leave you breathless, as our favourite fish stars again in an extraordinary and shocking adventure.

Splat!
A third side-splitting adventure about everyone's favourite fish. Mayhem follows when our shocked hero discovers a stranger in his bowl.

Visit...

Gasp!
Clever and hilarious, this story is about a naughty, greedy little fish who nearly gets what he deserves.

Zapt!
This hilarious sequel to Gasp! will leave you breathless, as our favourite fish stars...

Published: 02/04/2007
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670071074
RRP: $19.95

Also by Terry Denton

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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: A Particular Cow

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

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...

Published: 01/02/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501343
RRP: $14.95
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
Book Cover:  What a Joke!
Sick jokes, yucky jokes, crazy jokes, cool jokes – more than 400 hilarious gags and riddles collected from children all across Australia.
Sick jokes, yucky jokes, crazy jokes, cool jokes – more than 400 hilarious gags and riddles collected from children all across Australia.
Published: 01/04/1998
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140383782
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Joan of Art: Aussie Bites
Joan is really good at drawing. When the class bully starts to pick on her, Joan comes up with a very clever solution. She's Joan of Art, and no one can stop her!
Joan is really good at drawing. When the class bully starts to pick on her, Joan comes up with a very clever solution. She's Joan of Art, and no one can stop her!
Published: 05/04/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143301066
RRP: $11.95
Book Cover:  Spit It Out!
This book is overflowing with

200 litres of rotten riddles 5000 sq metres of stupid drawings 4.3 kgs of pathetic puns 70 hectares of a Paul Jennings story And that's not all . . .

This book is overflowing with

200 litres of rotten riddles 5000 sq metres of stupid drawings 4.3 kgs of pathetic puns 70 hectares of a Paul Jennings story And that's not all . . .

Published: 01/09/2003
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143300410
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  What a Joke!
Published: 01/04/1998
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742530048
Published:02/08/2010
Format:Hardback, 36 pages
RRP:$24.95
ISBN-13:9780670073559
ISBN-10:0670073555
Origin:Australia
Publisher:Penguin Aus.
Imprint:Viking

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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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