Learning Dispositions

When a pair of pears are joined by an orange, they worry there isn't room for everyone. A gentle story about friendship dynamics and the joy of including others.

Ada has a boundless imagination and an insatiable curiosity about everything around her. When her experiments don't go as planned, she learns that questions are more important than answers. An inspiring story that encourages scientific thinking and celebrates the joy of discovery.

Humpty Dumpty is afraid of heights after his fall, but he must overcome his fear to pursue his dream of flying. A story about resilience and facing your fears.

When Alexander the duckling strays from his family during their Sydney harbour outing, he tumbles into a deep hole and needs rescuing. It takes the simple action of a little boy sharing his drink to raise the water level and save the day.

An interactive book that shows how mistakes can become beautiful opportunities for creativity and learning. Every oops is a chance to make something beautiful. A delightful celebration of creativity that teaches children to embrace imperfection and find joy in unexpected outcomes.

An exploration of the vibrant colors found in Australian landscapes, wildlife, and culture. This book celebrates the rich visual heritage of Australia while teaching about colors and cultural appreciation.

A boy uses his dog Frank as a unit of measurement to figure out mathematical problems and estimate quantities in his everyday world. This humourous book makes math fun and accessible while encouraging mathematical thinking.

Annabelle finds a box of colourful yarn and begins knitting sweaters for everyone in her gray town. This magical story celebrates creativity, generosity, and how one person's actions can transform an entire community.

When Mae moves from her country garden to a concrete city apartment, she feels lost without her green world. With patience, determination, and a few seeds, she discovers that even the smallest urban spaces can bloom with life and possibility.

A father's letter to his newborn child, sharing gentle wisdom about life on Earth. A beautifully illustrated guide that teaches children about kindness, curiosity, and caring for our planet and each other.

This humourous book attempts to solve the age-old question of how Santa fits down chimneys using logic, science, and increasingly absurd explanations. A funny exploration of problem-solving and holiday traditions.

Once there was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend. A magical story about determination, creativity, and the joy of pursuing your dreams.

When a small child wonders how they can make a difference in such a big world, a wise bird shares the secret of starting with just one—one seed, one step, one stroke of paint, one note. A reminder that even the smallest among us can create meaningful change.

A bear has lost his hat and politely asks various animals if they have seen it. This deadpan comedy explores themes of persistence, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of recovering something important.

Ngiri the warthog feels different from the other animals and wishes he could be like them. When he discovers his own special talent for drumming, he learns to appreciate his unique qualities and brings the jungle together through music. A heartwarming story about self-acceptance, celebrating differences, and the unifying power of music.

An interactive book that invites readers to play along by following simple instructions that create magical transformations on each page. Hervé Tullet creates an engaging experience that celebrates the joy of interactive play and imagination.

There once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. A touching story about friendship, understanding, and discovering that sometimes what we think others need isn't what they actually need.

An interactive exploration of color mixing where readers help create new colors by following simple instructions. This hands-on book teaches color theory while encouraging participation and experimentation with magical results.

Mr Archimedes notices his bath water level changes when his animal friends join him, leading to experiments about displacement and volume. This story introduces basic scientific concepts through a fun bath-time mystery.

Mr Tiger is tired of being proper and polite, so he decides to go wild! A story about being true to yourself and finding the balance between fitting in and being authentic.

A simple story about a rabbit who insists that a cardboard box is not just a box - it's a race car, a mountain, a robot, and much more. This celebration of imagination shows how creativity can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary adventures.

The companion to 'Not a Box,' this story follows a pig who insists that a stick is never just a stick - it's a sword, a fishing pole, a horse, and countless other imaginative possibilities. Another celebration of creative play and boundless imagination.

Three owl babies wake up to find their mother gone and must comfort each other while waiting for her return. This gentle story addresses separation anxiety and provides reassurance about parental love and return.

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends, but they are different in almost every way. A delightful story about how opposites attract and true friendship celebrates our differences.

A groundbreaking interactive book that responds to the reader's touch, creating magical transformations through simple actions. This innovative picture book turns reading into an active, engaging experience that delights and amazes.

Rosie dreams of becoming an engineer and learns that the best way to figure out what you can do is through trial and error, persistence, and learning from failure. An inspiring story about following your dreams, embracing failure as learning, and the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals.

Square works every day to push blocks out of a cave, but when his friend Circle declares him an artist, Square tries to create a sculpture. A simple story about art, friendship, and self-discovery through creative expression.

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck, too! A hilariously absurd story about problem-solving gone wonderfully wrong.

Two friends discover a giant ball of string and decide to follow it to see where it leads. Their journey takes them on an unexpected adventure through various landscapes as they unravel the mystery of the string's destination. An adventurous tale about curiosity, friendship, and the joy of following where wonder leads.

The sequel to the beloved 'The Day the Crayons Quit,' this story follows Duncan as he receives postcards from his lost crayons who want to come home. Each crayon has had its own adventure and needs Duncan's help to return safely. A delightful continuation that combines humour with problem-solving and empathy.

Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? A clever and humourous story that gives personality to everyday objects while exploring fairness.

When Vashti says she can't draw, her teacher encourages her to just make a mark and see where it takes her. A powerful story about the courage to begin and the transformative power of believing in yourself.

When branches start disappearing from the forest, the animals must solve the mystery. A story about taking responsibility for your actions and environmental stewardship.

Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her. Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that the world was emptier than before. A gentle story about grief, healing, and rediscovering the wonder in life.

When a family discovers that their local forest is threatened by development, they work with their community to save it. This story combines environmental awareness with community action and the power of collective effort.

When John and Jane went out walking what did they see? They saw a pear in the pear tree. This humourous rhyming story tells of their attempts to reach the pear through persistence and teamwork, and the sweet reward of sharing success with friends.

A clever twist on the classic fairy tale where three little wolves try to build houses safe from the big bad pig. This reversed tale explores themes of conflict, escalation, and the power of kindness to transform situations.

Follow the life of a single tree from seed to ancient giant, witnessing the countless creatures that depend on it and the changes that occur around it over centuries. A beautiful meditation on time, growth, and environmental interconnectedness.

When a boy's airplane crashes on the moon, he meets a stranded Martian, and together they must find a way back to their respective homes. A story about unlikely friendship and creative problem-solving.

A delightful story about a penguin and a boy's friendship, exploring themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and the ups and downs of relationships. A heartwarming tale about working through challenges together and the resilience of true friendship.

When a boy finds a star that has fallen from the sky, he faces a dilemma about where to keep it safe. This gentle story explores themes of friendship, care, and the joy of sharing something special with others.

A stunning visual journey across Australia, from dramatic gorges to snowy mountains, from bustling cities to peaceful rainforests. This book captures the beauty and diversity of Country through vibrant artwork and poetic words.