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The Blessed Life


Robert Morris - 2016
    

Don't Look Now


Paul Jennings - 2013
    And he has a secret that might just help him realise his dream. Ricky can fly. Truly. But there’s a hitch. He can only do it when absolutely no one is looking. If anyone sees him, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die!Don’t Look Now: Falling for It and The Kangapoo Key Ring is the first book in a brilliant new series. Humour and balance of text and illustrations make it suitable for even the most reluctant reader.Recommended for children aged 7-11

Disney's The Lion King


Don Ferguson - 1994
    With every turn of a page, adventure unfolds to create memories that will last a lifetime.

A New Day


Brad Meltzer - 2021
    She said she was tired of being a day. And so the other days of the week had no choice but to advertise: "WANTED: A NEW DAY. Must be relaxing, tranquil, and replenishing. Serious inquires only." Soon lots of hopefuls arrived with their suggestions, such as Funday, Bunday, Acrobaturday, SuperheroDay, and even MonstersWhoResembleJellyfishDay! Things quickly got out of hand . . . until one more candidate showed up: a little girl with a thank-you gift for Sunday.

Ten Tiny Toes


Caroline Jayne Church - 2014
    From ears that wiggle to bellies that giggle, to "mouth, ears, eyes, nose, and a love that grows and grows."

Bats at the Ballgame


Brian Lies - 2010
    How about a mothdog?  Or some Cricket Jack?In sweeping compositions that transport fans to the rightside-up and upside-down world of bats at play, Brian Lies treats us to a whole new ballgame.

Lost in the Library


Josh Funk - 2018
    The city is about to awake, and the lions absolutely must be in their places before the sun rises. Now, Fortitude must abandon his own post to find his best friend in the Library’s labyrinthine halls.

The Man from Snowy River


A.B. Paterson - 1895
    The idea was to increase the number of poems they could sell to the paper. It began in fun but later became bitter. Paterson wrote many poems and stories about his travels in the Outback. Three of his poems were "Waltzing Matilda", "The Man from Snowy River" and "Clancy of the Overflow". The Man From Snowy River is a fast paced Australian adventure.

Trains Don't Sleep


Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum - 2017
    And when it is time to rest and dreams are just ahead, never fear—trains don’t sleep so that you can. With the feel of a classic and vivid artwork that captures the power and majesty of trains, this is a  fast-paced rhyming ode to the locomotive.

Duck & Goose: Goose Needs a Hug


Tad Hills - 2012
    What does Goose need more than anything this Valentine's Day? A hug from a good friend.

The Hodgeheg


Dick King-Smith - 1987
    But no one has ever found a safe way of crossing the very busy road. Young Max, who is brighter than the average hedgehog, is determined to solve the problem.

How Murray Saved Christmas


Mike Reiss - 2000
    And with the help of a pushy elf and an eager-to-believe young boy, Murray finds that even though he's not big enough to fill Santa's suit, he's got more than enough heart to get the job done. Illustrated by David Catrow.

Inside Out Box of Mixed Emotions (Digital Picture Book)


Walt Disney Company - 2015
    Dive inside Riley's mind and get to know the Emotions that know her best! With five fun stories, each devoted to a different Emotion, fans of Pixar's upcoming film, Inside Out, will treasure this special collection of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.

Bear on a Bike


Stella Blackstone - 1999
    And with sturdy pages and a high-gloss finish, the books will last almost as long -- even in the most inquisitive hands!

Turkey Bowl


Phil Bildner - 2008
    This is his year. He wakes up Thanksgiving Day, dresses in all of his football finest, and runs downstairs to greet the team -- his whole family. But the kitchen isn't full of aunts and cousins and uncles -- a blizzard has snowed them out. And it looks like the Turkey Bowl just isn't meant to be this year. After all, who could play football in a blizzard? Ethan, that's who!