For the Kids

Double Gable Cottage Model Kit

Still found throughout Queensland and rural northern New South Wales, these worker’s cottages dev...

Still found throughout Queensland and rural northern New South Wales, these worker’s cottages developed from the need to accommodate a growing family. Single gabled homes provided only one or two rooms. The simplest way to provide more space was to build two adjoining houses or to build on to an existing house with an identical extension. This created the double gable or ‘M’ shaped roof profile. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, methods of construction, ...

$60.00

Miners Cottage Model Kit

Thousands of remnant miner’s cottages are scattered across the old goldfield districts of New Sou...

Thousands of remnant miner’s cottages are scattered across the old goldfield districts of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Often sited on small allotments, these very basic, single-roomed timber framed cottages were originally built around the miner’s canvas tent to provide insulation and security. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, methods of construction, architectural details and historical anecdotes. Instructions included with the model are e...

$55.00

Frog Toy

This super huggable toy frog is hand-crocheted in Perth. The perfect snuggle size, this adorable ...

This super huggable toy frog is hand-crocheted in Perth. The perfect snuggle size, this adorable amphibian is the perfect gift for the young and young at heart.

$85.00

Lay Your Cards on the Table

Lay Your Cards on The Table: Spark the conversation between different generationsEen van de Jonge...

Lay Your Cards on The Table: Spark the conversation between different generationsEen van de Jongens Chatting with colleagues at the coffee machine is easy enough. Talking to a new colleague is a little less easy. Having an in-depth conversation with someone you do not know, is anything but easy. And, if that someone is either half your age or twice as old, it becomes difficult. This game turns that task into a joyful experience. 'Lay Your Cards on The Table' consists of 60 cards with conversa...

$32.95

Where is the Green Sheep?

Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is t...

Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek 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? For ages zero to three years old About the Author:Mem Fox has written more than 40 books for children, including the bestselling and much-loved picture books Possum Magic and Where is the Green Sheep? Other books by Mem include Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Hunwick's Egg, Hello Baby!, A Giraffe in the Bath, Koala Lou...

$14.95

Clancy the Quokka

Lili Wilkinson, illustrated by Alison Mutton An adorable story about a mischievous quokka who lea...

Lili Wilkinson, illustrated by Alison Mutton An adorable story about a mischievous quokka who learns his lesson... or does he? Here's Clancy the quokka. So friendly and charming.His innocent face is entirely disarming. 'Clancy the Quokka' is super cute, but also has a super cheeky habit of raiding picnic food, so when he spots a magnificent birthday cake, how can he resist? After the mayhem he creates, will Clancy learn his lesson? A funny and thoroughly entertaining picture book featuring on...

$24.95

Can a Quokka Quack?

Jolly Read, Illustrated by Natasha Lea The quokka (or quak-a in local Noongar language) is a uniq...

Jolly Read, Illustrated by Natasha Lea The quokka (or quak-a in local Noongar language) is a unique and rare marsupial living on Wadjemup or Rottnest, an island in the sun off the coast of Western Australia. They are isolated and have no predators, and maybe that's why they smile so much! Quokkas are famous for being the friendliest and happiest wild animals on Earth. The new quirky funny kids’ book about the unique little Rottnest Island marsupial that has become famous for being the happies...

$25.95

Rockhopping

Trace Balla Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Gramp...

Trace Balla Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Grampians), to find the source of the Glenelg River. A story about following your flow, and the unexpected places you may go. Praise for Rivertime:'The drawings and text teem with vitality and wonder. Verdict: enchanting.' - Herald Sun'A reminder for mid-primary school kids that communing with nature has its own rewards.' - Junior Books + Publishing'A gentle picture book about the beauty of nature.' - ...

$24.95