Bruce Whatley

Hunting for Dragons
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781741693300
RRP: $15.99

Dragons are everywhere . . . if you know where to look! A little girl sees dragons everywhere, and she is sure there is one living in her house. She puts on her dragon-hunting armour and sets out looking for clues to help her...

Smallest Bilby and the Easter Games
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781876288785
RRP: $14.95

When the rabbits decide to stop delivering Easter eggs, all the bush animals want to be the new Easter Bunny. After all, Easter wouldn't be the same without eggs! But how can the rabbits choose the best animal for the job? The lop-eared rabbit has an idea - and that's when the Easter games begin....

Smallest Bilby And The Midnight Star
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781876288730
RRP: $14.95

Every night the smallest bilby looks up at the midnight sky and searches for his favourite star - the smallest one that hangs close to the edge of the sky. Every night she shines down on him. But one night, fearful that she may go away and never come back, the smallest bilby decides to give her something that will make her remember him forever and always. The Smallest Bilby and the Midnight Star ...

The Little Drummer Boy
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781864719925
RRP: $14.95

Annie's grandfather carves the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an old oak table as a Christmas gift for his small granddaughter. And throughout her life Annie's favourite decoration travels the world with her and always hangs on the Christmas tree at her house, close to the top. Seasons and fashions come and go and Annie has children and grandchildren of her own but the pair remain toge...

Tin Toys
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781864719918
RRP: $19.95

Christmas Eve is drawing close. High on a shelf in an old toy shop, the wind-up Space Ride is gathering dust. It hasn't worked in years. The tin toys remember how bright, how shining, how exhilarating the Space Ride was. But the new toys don't believe them. The tin toys are determined: this Christmas, they'll prove that even old toys can be magical....

Christmas Wombat
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780732291716
RRP: $24.99

Christmas comes but once a year, and it's just as well for Santa's reindeer, who have to fight with Mothball for the carrots left out for them by the local children. And when Mothball takes an unexpected sleigh ride, it's not just Santa who faces the prospect of getting stuck in the chimney. Christmas from a wombat's eye view is always going to be interesting - especially when th...

Flood
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781742830728
RRP: $16.99

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Zoobots
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780732284831
RRP: $14.99

Junk Jungle is a scrappy kind of place, and some unusual creatures live there. Ruby has a very short memory and loves surprises. TC (short for Toucan) is often rude but never wrong. Hyde is always thinking about food because he has a cast-iron stomach - literally! And Zebo just wants to find a name for everything, so he knows what's what. When a new surprise comes to Junk Jungle, the Zoobot...

Nog and The Land of Noses
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781741698091
RRP: $26.99

In the Land of Noses everybody's nose did something special. Except for Nog. In this charming and quirky story Bruce Whatley plays with noses and their functions in the Land of Noses. There are running noses, picked noses, blocked noses . . . all kinds of noses! Nog thinks his nose just sits on his face and does nothing at all . . . until trouble' arrives and Nog smells it first. Ages 4+...

Emu and Roo
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780864619839
RRP: $12.99

Combines The Boing Boing Races and The Flying Emu. Emu is feisty and busy. Can Emu join a race for kangaroos? Can Emu fly? He's sure there is a way! What can kangaroo do? Help, or just watch?...

The Little Drummer Boy
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781864719901
RRP: $24.95

Annie's grandfather carves the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an old oak table as a Christmas gift for his small granddaughter. And throughout her life Annie's favourite decoration travels the world with her and always hangs on the Christmas tree at her house, close to the top. Seasons and fashions come and go and Annie has children and grandchildren of her own but the pair remain toge...

Zoobots
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780732284824
RRP: $24.99

Zebo and her friends, Hyde and TC, live in Junk Jungle, which is a scrappy kind of place that is filled with things that look like - other things! Zebo likes her friends very much, but she longs for another friend - one who isn't as big as her best friend Hyde and one who isn't as small as her other best friend TC. One who is just right. But where can Zebo find such a new friend? Making n...

Hunting for Dragons
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781741693294
RRP: $26.99

Dragons are everywhere . . . if you know where to look! A little girl sees dragons everywhere, and she is sure there is one living in her house. She puts on her dragon-hunting amour and sets out looking for clues to help her find the mysterious creature. This little dragon hunter is in for a surprise! Ages: 4+...

The Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781864719567
RRP: $9.95

This is a classically magical Christmas book based on the wonderful idea that Santa has a special watch that slows down time so he can deliver all his presents around the world. It has everything from the pathos of Charles Dickens's Tiny Tim (in this case the deaf boy who sacrifices his precious hearing aid to help fix Santa's watch), the intrigue of the watchmaker racing to meet a special...

Danny Da Vinci: The Flying Machines Of Lombardy
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780733322785
RRP: $11.95

Meet Danny da Vinci and his friends artistic adventurers who are always getting into trouble! Danny and his best friend Mick Angelo are apprentices in an art studio run by Danny's Uncle Leo. When the Duke of Milan issues a challenge to build a flying machine, Danny and Mick, with more than a little bit of help from Lisa, set to work. They build some fantastic machines, but can they make them ...

Danny Da Vinci: The Great Horse Of Milan
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780733319150
RRP: $11.95

Danny Da Vinci always said he was born with a pencil in his hand. His mum thought it felt more like a broom! Meet Danny and his friends, artistic adventurers who continually get themselves into trouble but always manage to extricate themselves by using their daring and ingenuity! ...

Billy Bilby And Friends Activity Book
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781876288822
RRP: $6.95

Fun colouring and activities, puzzles, games, information file, aimed at young children, including two pages of material from the Wildlife Preservation Society. This will keep kids entertained over the Easter break. Ages 4+...

Clinton Gregory's Secret
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781741690606
RRP: $24.99

Clinton Gregory has a secret. Actually, Clinton Gregory has at least seven secrets just from last week. Every night, when no-one else is looking, Clinton Gregory does extraordinary things: he befriends a dragon, teaches a stegosaurus a new trick, and flies around the world on a plate of spaghetti. But it's a secret . . . Ages: 3+...

Alpha Quest
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781741690590
RRP: $17.99

Archer, draw back your bow, for you will direct our journey. Our quest: to collect the 26 hidden pieces of the key that will unlock the world's greatest treasure. Archer, aim your arrow high, and let the quest begin! Join the Alpha Quest, a journey in search of treasure! Everyone is desperate to find the riches-Eagle and Emu, the goldfish in gliders, the Knight, the Pirate Pig, even the Vi...

Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781741662245
RRP: $16.95

This is a classically magical Christmas book based on the wonderful idea that Santa has a special watch that slows down time so he can deliver all his presents around the world. It has everything from the pathos of Charles Dickens's Tiny Tim (in this case the deaf boy who sacrifices his precious hearing aid to help fix Santa's watch), the intrigue of the watchmaker racing to meet a special...

The Lantern
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780733613005
RRP: $28.99

When Aiden's father goes missing in a storm at sea, the boy's mother tells him to light a lantern and put it in his window. Aiden thinks this is to guide his missing father home - but could he be mistaken? This is a beautifully written picture book about coming to terms with the loss of a family member. An inspiring story by multi award-winning author Gary Crew, and beautifully illustrat...

Too Many Pears!
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780864614605
RRP: $24.99

Pamela (the cow) loves pears! Fresh pears, pear pie, stewed pears - greedy Pamela finds this fruit simply irresistible in any form. Finally a clever little girl comes up with a way of controlling the naughty cow's addiction!...

Little White Dogs Cant Jump
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207198830
RRP: $14.95

'My dog, Smudge, has got really short legs. Which makes it very difficult for him to jump.' Smudge and his family have got a problem to solve - Smudge's legs are so short that he can't jump into the car. One of the children in the family devises a series of ingenious ways of getting Smudge into the car, but none of them work. Who can solve the problem? This is the book for all...

Looking For Crabs
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207177712
RRP: $14.99

The young boy in this story loves to search for crabs when he goes to the beach with his family. But they can't find a single crab. Where do crabs go in the holidays - to Disneyland, Hawaii, on lunch? Maybe they're watching him! The colourful illustrations will amuse, depicting the story from the crabs' point of view. Children's Book Council of Australia Short-listed Book. ...

Ugliest Dog In The World
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207174278
RRP: $15.99

Everyone thinks this little girl's dog is ugly, is a drip, is a monster, looks like a criminal, or like an ancient ruin. But everything has its own kind of beauty....

That Magnetic Dog
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207183652
RRP: $19.99

Skitty is a very special dog - she's magnetic. But instead of attracting metal, she attracts food. All kinds of food, even peas! *Shortlisted, Young Adults Best Book Awards (YABBA) (VIC), 1994 and 1995 Ages: 3+...

The Perfect Pet
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780060001100
RRP: $9.95

After Elizabeth's parents do not agree with her various suggestions for the perfect pet, she discovers the solution in Doug. By the author of Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone. Reprint....

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780060529420
RRP: $23.95

The artist who illustrated the holiday songs, The Night Before Christmas and Here Comes Santa Claus now provides an illustrated version of the song about a child who wants a hippopotamus for Christmas....

The Night Before Christmas
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780060739171
RRP: $9.95

Illustrates the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor....

The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780694011827
RRP: $11.95

The story of the popular song finds the little teddy bears journeying into the woods for a secret day of singing and dancing, only to be carried home to bed by their mommies and daddies...

Diary of a Wombat
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780547076690
RRP: $9.95

In his tongue-in-cheek diary, an Australian wombat describes his life of eating, sleeping, digging, and getting to know some of his new human neighbors who he trains to produce treats on demand. An ALA Notable Book for Children. Reprint....

Captain Pajamas
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780060266134

Illustrated by Rosie Smith Brian's Techno-Robotic-Alien-Communicator light is flashing! The aliens are on their way. Brian must save his annoying older sister and the entire universe. But how can one small boy defend the entire planet from being overtaken by aliens? By transforming into . . . Captain Pajamas, Defender of the Universe! Will Brian be able to save his sister and capture the...

Cowboy Pirate
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780207198915

A young boy imagines that he's a Cowboy Pirate out on the open sea, on his horse, in a boat. And what a wonderful time he has. He lassoes up stray whales, watches eagles swooping overhead, and hunts for hidden treasure. This Cowboy Pirate also has a pirate bear who accompanies him everywhere - they catch rainbows and paint pictures of their adventures together. It's a fine life being a co...

Cowboy Pirate
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207198991

A young boy imagines that he's a Cowboy Pirate out on the open sea, on his horse, in a boat. And what a wonderful time he has. He lassoes up stray whales, watches eagles swooping overhead, and hunts for hidden treasure. This Cowboy Pirate also has a pirate bear who accompanies him everywhere - they catch rainbows and paint pictures of their adventures together. It's a fine life being a co...

Detective Donut And The Wild Goose Chase
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780732260071

Illustrated by Rosie Smith 'It had been a long night. My last case had gotten the better of me. Nobody had remembered my birthday. Worst of all, I was out of donuts. Then came a knock at the door.' And with that, Detective Donut is on the case in this uproarious tale of a stolen statue, a missing person, and a villain in disguise. Will Detective Donut solve the mystery in time to sa...

Dragons Of Galapagos
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780734404619

Red rivers melted the cliffs and flowed into the sea. The land dragon headed north. She needed a safe place. A place to dig. She arrived late. Others had already dug their burrows and now protected their territory. The night would bring the cold. The land dragon needed shelter. She pressed herself under a ledge of rock. All the small caves had been taken. She started to climb. Through the lava pla...

My First Nursery Rhymes
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780694012053

'My First Nursery Rhymes' is for toddlers discovering the joy of language. Here are ten of the best-loved nursery rhymes perfect for chanting over and over....

Tails From Grandad's Attic
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207190025

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That Magnetic Dog
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780207184208

Skitty is a very special dog - she's magnetic. But instead of attracting metal, she attracts food. All kinds of food, even peas! *Shortlisted, Young Adults Best Book Awards (YABBA) (VIC), 1994 and 1995 Ages: 3+...

The Boing Boing Races
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780864612250

All the kangaroos are lined up at the start. The Boing Boing Races are about to begin. But what's this? Emu has joined the line. Can Emu join in a race for jumpers? Emu thinks he can....

The Flying Emu
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780864612243

Emu wanted to fly. He ran and jumped and flapped and fluttered. He ran fast. He ran slow. He ran this way and that. Pa Roo and Earl Grey help Emu to fly . . . in a most unusual way....

The Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781741662184

This is a classically magical Christmas book based on the wonderful idea that Santa has a special watch that slows down time so he can deliver all his presents around the world. It has everything from the pathos of Charles Dickens's Tiny Tim (in this case the deaf boy who sacrifices his precious hearing aid to help fix Santa's watch), the intrigue of the watchmaker racing to meet a special...

Wait! No Paint!
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780060282707

Once upon a time there were three little pigs. They lived together in an old house on top of a tall hill . . . along with seventy-three other little pigs. Not even pigs can live in such crowded conditions! In Bruce Whatley's quirky version of this classic folktale, the three little pigs desperately want to escape from the mayhem and build their own little dream homes. But wait! Was the wolf...

Wait! No Paint!
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780064435468

Now in paperback, this adorable and quirky re-telling of the 'Three Little Pigs' by award-winning artist Bruce Whatley will spark the imaginations if children everywhere. The three little pigs go off to build their separate houses one out of straw, one out of sticks, and one out of bricks. But wait! Who just spilled juice on the first little pig's house? Why are the pigs turning green...

What Will You Wear, Jenny Jenkins?
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780060282639

Bruce Whatley, popular author and illustrator, is back again with the bears from The Teddy Bear's Picnic and There Ain't No Bugs on Me as they gather once again for a colourful circus tale! Watch as Jenny Jenkins tries to find something to wear for her circus act ... but which colour will she choose. ...