Children’s
WHEELER, Correna
Are you a Defence student moving or posting to a new city, and do you get worried and upset because you don’t know what your new school will be like? This book is a great navigational tool and has been creatively designed to support the Defence family and child through the New School experience.
MATTA, Zara
Go on a journey inside the hive to see what has happened to the bees and why the Queen Bee has quit in this entertaining story with a meaningful message by 10 year old, Zara Matta.
BEYER, Natasha
Cali was a little puppy in a town East of Perth dreaming of one day finding her forever home. Eventually that day came!
KNIGHT, Connie – Other Books
A compiled list of all stand-alone books by childrens book author Connie Knight.
KNIGHT, Connie – Socks Series
This six-book series by childrens book author Connie Knight is about all sorts of socks.
MCCARTHY, Gerry
How are billabongs and wetlands formed? What causes some animals to become extinct? How do introduced fish affect native fish species? By reading the story of Gus, students can create a wetlands food web.
LILLIE, Georgia
He used to be an ordinary dad… A simple and heartfelt story that offers a space for children and their families navigating grief.
ALCOCK, Alison
Tess and Jack and all their bush friends are fighting to save their homes. The rivers are polluted and the trees are dying. Who will help them?
MATHEWSON, Don
Don Mathewson was Director of Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories of the Australian National University for nine years from 1977. These are his two titles, published posthumously: “A Tale of Two Planets” and “The Adventures of Sammy the Swamphen of Lord Howe Island”.
COOK, Ava & Chloe
A story of a little girl whose dad died from brain cancer, all through a four-year-old’s eyes.
TSIGROS, Jess
ISBN 978-1-922629-69-2PAPERBACKWe Live in a Caravan Told through the heart of a child, We Live in a Caravan offers though-provoking inspiration for all ages. This book uses rhyme and repetition to reveal life's most meaningful values wile capturing the experiences...
FARAIMO-DAKUNA, Jennifer
The Tuluma is a based on a true story. I grew up in a home with lots of Tokelau artifacts, in Porirua, New Zealand. I did not understand the significance of these artifacts until I became an adult. Voices from the Village, a Pasifika anthology is a collection of poems and short stories from 39 Pasifika storytellers and writers.
GEORGESON, Terry
Author Terry Georgeson’s two titles: “Nana’s Trip at the Beach”, going to the beach can be a simple everyday outing for many families. Sometimes ‘though, life has unexpected surprises; and “My Brother is Special. I am Special Too”, many families with one child with special needs have other children. It is important for these children to know that they are special too.
BOLADZ, Trudy
Lonely Long-Nose is a beautiful grey, who lies around her kennel all day…
In her dreams she has a friend, so her loneliness comes to an end.
A beautiful rhyming story that takes you on the journey of Lonely Long-Nose, a beautiful greyhound. Where will her journey end? And will she ever find a friend?
ZEPPA, Talaylin
Who is this child sleeping in a manger?
Journey with the Angels, Shepherds and Kings as they follow a special Star and discover the Christmas story.
CHARLES, Jason
ISBN 978-1-922722-41-6PAPERBACKMajor Grumpy Morning Man Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, woo who, of course young children too. We would, love to introduce you to the Major Grumpy Morning Man crew. A morning routine doesn’t go to plan, it’s Major Grumpy Morning Man....
ANDERSON, Anthony
Surfa Saurus on the move surfing to the big–wave groove!
SIM, Lynnette
Whoosh…
Blue Breaks Free!
Where will Blue go?
What will Blue bump into?
Follow Blue to discover Sydney
TELFORD, Kristy
This book highlights the feelings of change and uncertainty that can occur when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, particularly a parent.
BECK, Lucy
Lucy was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 6 years old. “Take it on” written by Lucy herself details her journey and is intended to help other young people who may be starting their own journey, what they can expect to feel and experience along the way.