SCHOLASTIC
2026
School Essentials
CONTENTS SCHOLASTIC EXCLUSIVES
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CLASSROOM RESOURCES
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
33
Classroom Builders
8
Flexible Seating
18
Value Packs
34
— Tote Trays
9
Versatile Writing Surfaces
20
Indigenous Literature
42
— Tote Tray Lids
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Floor Markers
21
Māori Literature
46
— Small Book Tubs
10
Organisation
22
Diversity & Inclusion
48
— Medium Book Tubs
11
Book Storage & Display
23
Kindness & Compassion
53
— Large Book Tubs
12
Craft Storage
24
Picture Books
54
— Storage Caddies
13
Learning Aids
26
Chapter Books
65
— Storage Caddy Lid
13
Sensory Aids
27
Middle Primary
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Classroom Essentials
14
Emotional Learning
28
Upper Primary
72
— Spot Markers
14
Social Learning
29
Graphic Novels
76
— Magnetic Whiteboards
14
Decoratives
30
Nonfiction
84
— Write-On/Wipe-Off Sleeves
15
Wooden Playsets
31
— Traffic Light Discs
15
Craft Kits
32
— Self-Adhesive Label Pockets
15
— Hang-Up Book Bags
16
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Spelling & Reading Manipulatives
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Phonemic Awareness
90
Phonics
91
Decodable Readers
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— Fiction Set 1
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— Nonfiction Set 1
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— Fiction Set 2
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— Nonfiction Set 2
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— Science Decodables
98
HASS
113
STEM
135
Global Geography
114
Coding
136
Australia’s Neighbours
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Gears! Gears! Gears!
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Australian Geography
116
STEM Explorers
138
Australian History
118
Engineering
139
Indigenous Australia
119
Deadly Science
140
Global Citizenship
122
STEM Nonfiction
141
Māori Resources
124
MATHS
125
Manipulatives
126
Decodable Picture & Chapter Books
99
Base Ten
128
Booklife Synthetic Phonics
100
Ten Frames
129
Hero Academy
102
Math Cubes
130
Phonic Reader Sets
104
Place Value
131
Reader Sets
105
Fractions
132
Hi-Lo Books
106
Time
133
Literacy Task Cards
Flip over the School Essentials cover to find the 2026 Education Catalogue!
EDUCATION CATALOGUE PR1ME Australia
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Short Reads Decodables
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Decodable Readers
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Striders
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Literacy Pro
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Trait Crates
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Key Links
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Poetry
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Dictionary & Thesaurus
112
Into Connectors & Connectors
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Fast Finishers
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Short Reads
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PR1ME New Zealand
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CLASSROOM BUILDERS CLASSROOM BUILDERS Build a connected classroom storage collection any way you plan to use it—for levelled reading, hardcover picture books, chapter books, or for your STEM and craft materials! Whether you’re starting from scratch or taking a new approach to organising your classroom, you’ll want to start building your collection today!
BUILD YOUR LEVELLED READING STORAGE COLLECTION
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READING LEVEL
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COLOUR WHEEL
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Available in the 13 Reading Level colours— complementing each of the key levelling systems.
1–2
A–B
Magenta
3–5
C–D
Red
6–8
D–E
Yellow
9–11
F–G
Blue
12–14
G–H
Green
15–16
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Orange
17–18
J
Turquoise
19–20
K
Purple
21–22
L–M
Gold
23–24
N–O
Silver
25–26
P–Q
Emerald
27–28
R–S
Ruby
29–30+
T–U
Sapphire
CREATE YOUR OWN LABELS Organise levelled reading collections with easy-to-use plastic label pockets. SELF-ADHESIVE LABEL POCKETS SEE PAGE 15
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CLASSROOM BUILDERS TOTE TRAYS Start building your connected storage with our Tote Trays—the backbone of the CLASSROOM BUILDERS collection. Each Book Tub or Caddy fits inside or on top of our Tote Trays, with a unique lid design that ‘locks’ the Trays together, meaning you can stack your resources horizontally or vertically! Keep your books and resources organised in reading level colours, or choose from any of the 15 colours available.
TOTE TRAYS
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TOTE TRAY LIDS
Our Book Tubs sit neatly on top of the unique lid profile. 100088150
Clear Lid
Each AUD $5.99 Each NZD $6.99
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Magenta Red Yellow Blue Green Orange Turquoise Purple Gold Silver Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Black
Each AUD $17.99 Each NZD $19.99
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THREE BOOK TUBS + TWO TOTE TRAYS = PERFECT STORAGE!
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CLASSROOM BUILDERS SMALL BOOK TUBS Build your classroom library by starting with one of our Small Book Tubs designed for standard picture books, chapter books and readers. The slimline profile and unique ‘locking’ system means you can simply slide the side of one tub into another tub (Small, Medium or Large Tub) for easy access to levelled readers or your classroom library collection.
SMALL BOOK TUBS
Magenta Red Yellow Blue Green Orange Turquoise Purple Gold Silver Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Black Sky Blush Butter Mint Lilac
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Each AUD $8.99 Each NZD $9.99
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CLASSROOM BUILDERS MEDIUM BOOK TUBS When you need an easily accessible place to organise and store your levelled readers, our Medium Book Tubs are the solution. Designed to front-face display our Key Links and Short Reads collections, as well as most standard take-home readers and levelled readers, they simply slide together to build a connected storage solution.
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Rear 245mm H x Front 120mm H x 210mm W x 270mm L. Contents not included. Magenta Red Yellow Blue Green Orange Turquoise Purple Gold Silver Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Black Sky Blush Butter Mint Lilac
Each AUD $13.99 Each NZD $16.99
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CLASSROOM BUILDERS LARGE BOOK TUBS
245mm high
Easy-to-access picture books make reading choices easier too! Build your classroom library with our Large Book Tubs, wide enough to display picture books face out. Available in 20 colours, the Large Book Tubs are the hardest working in our collection—they’ll hold picture books, take-home readers and chapter books. They also connect to all the Small and Medium Book Tubs for a complete set.
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Rear 245mm H x Front 120mm H x 295mm W x 270mm L. Contents not included.
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Magenta Red Yellow Blue Green Orange Turquoise Purple Gold Silver Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Black Sky Blush Butter Mint Lilac
Each AUD $15.99 Each NZD $18.99
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CLASSROOM BUILDERS STORAGE CADDIES Our Storage Caddies can store everything from maths resources and craft materials to STEM loose parts, chapter books and levelled readers. They also fit like a glove inside our Tote Trays! The foldable handle enables easy carrying of the caddy, while also providing room for a lid to be placed on top.
STORAGE CADDIES
114mm H x 184mm W x 266mm L. 100087962 100087971 100087955 100088179 100087958 100087969
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Each AUD $8.99 Each NZD $10.99
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STORAGE CADDY LID
Transparent, practical, innovative! These caddy lids have been created with a unique profile which enables you to stack caddies on top of each other. Now you can store resources vertically as well as horizontally!
Each AUD $3.99 Each NZD $5.99
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Spot Markers
THEY STICK LIKE VELCRO ON MOST SHORT-WEAVE CARPETS
Pack of 32, each 140mm diameter. 100087881
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AUD $54.99 NZD $63.99
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Magnetic Whiteboard—5-Pack
Sturdy magnetic double-sided whiteboards ideal for literacy and numeracy activities. Pack of 5, each 350mm x 203mm (writing surface 170mm x 270mm). 100098106
AUD $49.00
NZD $56.00
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CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS Write-On/Wipe-Off Sleeves
Slip students’ worksheets into these paper-saver sleeves so they can write directly on the sleeves rather than the paper. Kids can reuse them over and over again! 5 clear sleeves (each 260mm x 350mm) in 5 colours, plus 5 write-and-wipe markers. 100091469
AUD $19.99 NZD $24.99
5 WRITE-ANDWIPE MARKERS!
FREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES!
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TRAFFIC LIGHT CHAT
60mm in diameter
Traffic Light Discs Self-Assessment Tool Class Set
Traffic Light Discs are a great self-assessment tool to help children communicate their level of understanding of a topic without having to wait, put their hands up or interrupt the class. Each child has their own set of three, durable plastic Traffic Light Discs (red, orange and green). You can then instantly and clearly see when a child requires additional support or input, or when a child is confident.
‘Help, please! I don’t understand this. I’m not ready to move on yet.’ ‘I’m getting there. I need a bit of help. I’m a bit unsure. I need to practise.’
Pack of 90 discs, each 60mm in diameter (30 x red, 30 x orange, 30 x green). 100091524
‘Hey, I can do this! I think I’m ready to try something new.’
AUD $20.00 NZD $22.68
Simply stick the self-adhesive label on to any surface, write or design your own label and insert into the pocket. 10 blank, self-adhesive labels and pockets, each 96mm x 60mm. 100087882
AUD $4.99
SET OF 10 LABELS
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NZD $5.99
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Self-Adhesive Label Pockets
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BOOK STORAGE HANG-UP BOOK BAGS Hang-Up Book Bags–the storage solution for levelled readers, chapter books, picture books and big books! With heavy-duty plastic-coated metal hooks, these book bags are the strongest available and will withstand years of use without discolouring or tearing.
300mm x 320mm
Hang-Up Book Bag Small
Hang-Up Book Bag Medium
100087310
100087319
AUD $2.90 NZD $3.20
AUD $3.90 NZD $4.50
300mm W x 320mm H. Contents not included.
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360mm W x 425mm H. Contents not included.
520mm x 600mm
520mm x 670mm
Hang-Up Book Bag Large
Hang-Up Book Bag Extra Large
100087317
100087329
AUD $5.35 NZD $6.15
AUD $5.90 NZD $6.75
520mm W x 600mm H. Contents not included.
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THE PERFECT STORAGE SOLUTION FOR YOUR SHORT READS CARDS!
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360mm x 425mm
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520mm W x 670mm H. Contents not included.
Classroom Resources
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
BALANCE, SIT OR BOUNCE! NEW
NEW
Sensory Soft Squeeze Seat
Measures 55 x 40 x 11cm.
Designed to squeeze a child’s torso when sitting, providing a gentle hug and sense of security.
100140420
AUD $99.99
Measures 71 x 66 x 23cm. Maximum weight 50kg. 100144636
AUD $389.99
Bouncy Board
Students can jump and balance in different positions to release excess energy and boost focus.
NZD $110.99
NZD $449.99
NEW Sit & Twist Active Seat Cushion
A 120-degree rotating pivot disc that enables students to silently twist and turn. 30cm diameter. 100140421
AUD $59.99 NZD $74.99
NEW
Balance Cushion Sensory Seat
Children can silently move and rock while sitting, releasing pent-up, fidgety energy. 34cm diameter.
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AUD $59.99
NZD $69.99
Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion
Kids stay calm and attentive while sitting with this effective outlet for excess energy in the classroom. Measures 33cm diameter. Pump included. 100144635 100130703 100125279
Blue NEW Purple Mint
AUD $39.99
NZD $43.99
INCLUDES PUMP
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FLEXIBLE SEATING Balance Ball Chair 45cm—Mint
This non-roll away, weighted balance ball offers a flexible chair that enables increased focus and improved performance. Suitable for people under 155cm tall. Includes 1 x 45cm diameter, weighted ball, foot pump, 2 x stoppers, stopper remover and measuring tape. 100140405
AUD $32.00 NZD $36.00
Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat
Students can move while sitting, releasing pent-up fidgety energy and enabling them to focus in the classroom. Measures 36 x 36 x 30cm. 100140403
AUD $99.99
NZD $110.99
This is the chair that really rocks! Transform regular sitting into active seating with this ingenious chair, featuring a gently rounded ergonomic base that allows students to move and flex without leaving their seats. Seat is 28cm in diameter, base is 35cm in diameter, stool height (top of seat to floor) 40cm H. Suitable for up to 114kg. Easy 2 minute assembly. 100058776 100058775
Dark Blue Green
Each AUD $129.99 Not Available in NZ
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Junior Wobble Chair
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VERSATILE WRITING SURFACES
SET OF 10
Magnetic Double-Sided Whiteboard—A3
Portable, magnetic, write-on/wipe-off! An A3-sized magnetic whiteboard so versatile it can be used for everything from presenting new topics or reinforcing concepts, to small group work.
Dry-Erase Boards - 10 Pack
10 dry-erase boards, each 21 x 28cm. 100084652
AUD $69.99
NZD $79.99
Measures 40 x 30cm. 100087879
AUD $16.99
NZD $19.99
SET OF 6 SPOTS
Colourful Dry-Erase Magnetic Square Notes
With a write and wipe surface for easy reuse, and adhering to all magnetic surfaces, these notes will help you keep track of important dates and information. 6 notes, each measuring 13 x 13cm, and 4 dry-erase pens. 100101943
AUD $24.99 NZD $29.99
Spot On Dry-Erase Spots
Write-on/wipe-off spots that attach firmly to smooth, untextured surfaces. Set of 6, each 26cm diameter. 100095607
AUD $29.99
NZD $34.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Regal Reading/Writing Centre
Easy-to-access reading and writing equipment makes for smooth, organised lessons during independent and group learning.
Features: • Front magnetic dry-erase surface, with a rear removable dry-erase board that hangs horizontally • Four sliding open tubs with safety stops • Safety-cap premium book ledge locks into multiple positions • Snap-on chart-paper hooks • 76mm castors • Two foot-activated brakes. Frame 1420mm H x 810mm W x 790mm D. Front magnetic dry-erase board 740mm H x 740mm W. Rear removable dry-erase board 600mm H x 800mm W. Open tubs, each 150mm H x 300mm L x 380mm W. 10-year frame warranty. Lifetime tub warranty. Contents not included. 100046661
AUD $599.00 Not Available in NZ
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FLOOR MARKERS
Positive Mindset Carpet Markers
Empower students with durable carpet markers. 12 markers in 6 colours, each measuring 10cm in diameter. 100128504
AUD $24.99 NZD $29.99
Carpet Markers: Numbers 1-36
Help students quickly identify where to sit or stand, or use to deliver interactive number lessons. 36 spots, each 10cm in diameter. 100082922
Spread positivity throughout your school and classroom, from the ground up!
NZD $59.99
12 CARPET MARKERS IN 6 COLOURS
12 pieces in 6 colours, each 10cm in diameter. 100082925
AUD $19.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Carpet Markers: Positive Sayings
AUD $49.99
NZD $24.99
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ORGANISATION Big Red Digital Timer
A large, clear-screen, minutes/ seconds digital timer with alarm that can be displayed on any magnetic surface, or stand on your desk. 9.5 x 6cm overall size, 6 x 4cm screen size with magnetic backing and stand. 100076553
AUD $22.99 NZD $26.99
NEW
Magnetic Mechanical Timer
Develop students’ time management skills or effectively structure lessons with this fun and functional timer! Measures 16cm diameter. 100146141
AUD $62.95
NZD $65.99
Standard Pocket Chart
Wipe-clean pocket chart with ten see-through pockets perfect for whole-class and small-group activities. Durable nylon chart, 112 x 86cm. 100003077
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
AUD $29.99 NZD $39.99
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Deluxe Bulletin Board Storage Bag Measures 76 x 61cm. Contents not included. 100038131
AUD $32.99
NZD $37.99
Chalkboard Brights Classroom Privacy Screen
This durable, wipe-clean privacy screen helps children keep focused when working on individual assignments, tests and quiet reading. Ideal for easily distracted students. 56 W x 40 H x 10cm D. 100062786
AUD $24.99 NZD $28.99
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BOOK STORAGE & DISPLAY
Double-Sided Portable Book-Display Stand
This mobile stand has 13 levels— seven on the front (angled) and six levels on the back (vertical)— plus a storage tray. Can hold up to 100 paperbacks or picture books. Lockable castors. Made in Australia. Measures 107 H x 64 W x 68cm. 100046616
AUD $599.99 Not Available in NZ
Small Bamboo Book Browser Cart
Measures 95 x 71 x 41cm and holds up to 30kgs. Includes six sage green removable tubs. 100125298
AUD $399.99 Not Available in NZ
With three rows of deep tub storage there are endless organisation possibilities within the classroom or library. This cart is the ideal height for students and teachers to easily view and take books from. Frame 91cm H x 1.04m W x 41cm D. Contents not included. 100042386
AUD $449.99 Not Available in NZ
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Levelled Reading Book Browser Cart
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CRAFT STORAGE
NEW
Classroom Caddie—Blue
This 360-rotating organiser features eight lock-in storage trays made from clear plastic—perfect for easily spotting what’s inside!
Create-a-Space Storage Centre—Blue
30cm diameter, 13cm tall.
30cm diameter tray, 8 coloured canisters each 11cm H. Made from sturdy plastic.
100145215
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
Sturdy, washable containers for easy organising and display of craft materials.
AUD $49.00 NZD $55.00
100126525
SET OF 4
Create-a-Space See-Thru Spinning Bins
Magnetic Create-A-Space
Keep your magnetic whiteboard tools nearby with this set of four practical and handy magnetic storage containers. Set of four, each 9 x 5cm.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
100095905
AUD $42.99
NZD $46.99
Fruit Salad Rewards Pack
Reward grape effort and achievement! 30 fruit pencils and 60 x fruit-scented stickers. 300016865
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AUD $37.99
NZD $41.99
Rotating set of seven storage bins helps you organise supplies by size, use, and more. Each lidded bin comes in a unique size for easy sorting. 30cm diameter. 100102409
AUD $69.99
NZD $79.99
Book Eraser Class Reward Pack
Reward your students with cute book erasers! 30 erasers in assorted designs 300017709
AUD $35.00
NZD $39.00
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CRAFT STORAGE
SET OF 6
Confetti Buckets Plus Caddy
Organise small classroom items and make them easily accessible with these adorable metal buckets and storage caddy. Six metal buckets, each approx 10 x 10cm, plus wire caddy. 100098013
AUD $66.99
NZD $72.99
Confetti Bucket Measures 10 x 10cm. 100086925
AUD $8.99 NZD $9.99
292mm L x 412mm W x 127mm H. 100082192
AUD $14.99 NZD $16.99
Confetti Small Plastic Storage Bin 196mm L x 288mm W x 127mm H. 100082170
AUD $12.99
NZD $14.99
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Confetti Large Plastic Storage Bin
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LEARNING AIDS Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set
Twist, scoop, squeeze, and build little hand muscles with four of our finest tools! Help children develop fine-motor and pre-scissor skills and get ready for writing, cutting, and more. 4 pieces. 100126056
AUD $29.99
NZD $34.99
Finger Focus Highlighter
The perfect tool to help emerging readers easily track text. The highlighter is attached to a ring and extends above the child’s finger for easy isolation of words. 24 Wands (6 yellow, 6 blue, 6 purple, and 6 clear) plus 6 expandable rings to fit any size finger. 100097978
AUD $51.99 NZD $54.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Highlight Strips
These bright, see-through strips are perfect for emergent readers who are learning to read left- toright and top-to-bottom and for data list reviewing. 30 strips in 3 colours, each measuring 18cm x 3.5cm. 100139872
NZD $49.99
Write & Wipe Dice
Differentiated Instruction Cubes
Each cube can provide a group of students with up to six different problems, prompts, tasks, or questions to discuss. Different groups can work with different cubes, allowing you to adjust the questions or tasks on each cube to best match your students needs. Three 10cm x 10cm cubes with clear plastic pockets. 100139941
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AUD $44.99
AUD $39.99
NZD $44.99
These multi-use dice can teach a range of curriculum topics, such as number, fractions, probability, letter sounds and sight words. Four write and wipe dice, each 50mm x 50mm. 100097353
AUD $29.99 NZD $29.99
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SENSORY AIDS NEW
SOOTHE EMOTIONS AND IMPROVE FOCUS.
Soft Weighted 3kg Sensory Blanket
This weighted blanket provides a gentle deep touch pressure that helps kids to feel more secure and soothe emotions.
Weighted Sensory Lap Pad
Measures 142 x 91cm. 100144637
Weighs 2.3kg.
AUD $149.99 NZD $169.99
100130702
AUD $59.99 NZD $68.99
Chloe the Comfort Cat
Theo the Therapy Dog
Weighs 1.1kg, with 1 hot/cold pack.
Weighs 1.1kg, with 1 hot/cold pack.
100129825
AUD $149.99 NZD $172.99
100102786
AUD $139.99 NZD $155.99
NEW Sensory Weighted Squeeze Pillow
Students can hug away their stress with a deep, calming pressure. Measures 35cm x 35cm and weighs 2.7kg. 100139869
AUD $129.99 NZD $139.99
18 PIECE BOX SET
12 PIECE BOX SET
Fidget Box
14 PIECE BOX SET
14 assorted sensory fidget tools.
12 assorted sensory fidget tools.
100097402
100101942
100101131
AUD $44.99 NZD $49.99
12.5cm diameter
AUD $44.99 NZD $49.99
12 NOODLES
Sensory Discs
Captivating, soothing tactile and visual sensory experiences for early learners or those with special needs. 5 sensory discs, each 12cm diameter. 100135035
NZD $54.99
NEW
Sensory Activity Board
A sensory tool designed to relieve stress and anxiety, and enhance dexterity, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Measures 12.5cm diameter and includes 12 noodles. 100143496
AUD $16.99
NZD $18.99
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Calming Stretchy Band Fidget Toy A silent and calming sensory tool for reducing stress and increasing focus.
Measures 76cm x 15cm, stretches to 115cm.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
AUD $44.99 NZD $49.99
AUD $49.99
Fidgety Fidgets
Sensory Fidget Tools
18 assorted sensory fidget tools.
100139868
AUD $24.99 NZD $27.99
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EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Big Feelings Pineapple
This pineapple feels a lot of feelings! Students use 26 different face pieces to create myriad combinations, exploring the nuances of emotional expression and feeling. Includes pineapple, 26 face pieces and full colour guide. 100123688
Feelings Family Puppets
Whether happy, sad, surprised, angry or scared, these 5 colourful and tactile hand puppets help young children explore emotions through guided or free-play, or storytelling activities.
AUD $29.99 NZD $33.99
5 puppets and activity guide. 100133603
AUD $59.99
NZD $69.99
50 Emotion Activities
Fun, interactive, crosscurricular activities that teach children how to identify and express emotions, and how to selfcalm if necessary. 50 double-sided activity cards. 100079260
My Feelings Bean Bags
Touch, toss, and talk about the emotions depicted on each tactile beanbag for a multi-sensory emotional learning experience. 10 bean bags, each measuring 10cm x 10cm. 100135812
AUD $49.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
50 DOUBLESIDED CARDS
NZD $55.99
SET OF 3 DOUBLE-SIDED BOARDS
Gemo Dolls
Students use stackable pieces to construct dolls that better help them to comprehend their inner world and emotive states. 6 dolls measuring 9cm x 5cm when assembled. 100132898
AUD $69.99 NZD $76.99
Feelings Flips
Children can use this flipbook to explore their emotions and find the one that best describes how they feel.
Mindful Maze Set
Three double-sided boards with indented finger paths that utilise tactile prompts for inhaling, exhaling, and pausing to guide students through breathing and calming exercises. 3 double-sided boards, each 20 x 20cm. 100097919
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AUD $32.99 NZD $36.99
AUD $49.99
Measures 25cm x 25cm. 100087211
AUD $19.99 NZD $19.99
NZD $54.99
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SOCIAL LEARNING
Be Kind Cubes
Use these cubes to engage in meaningful conversations about kindness, compliments, and manners, to create a healthy and inclusive environment.
6 Social Skills Games
Teach essential life skills and help students gain new perspectives on everyday life with six fun games. Support children to learn how to cope in easily relatable social situations, differentiate between right and wrong and learn to express and understand others emotions.
6 conversation cubes. 100128976
AUD $32.99
NZD $37.99
6 games, 6 counters, spinner, die and game guide. 100087256
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99 READ A ‘SOCIAL STORY’ ON EACH CARD
15 FILE FOLDERS & 15 GAMES
Social Skills File Folder Game
Help young children, and children with special needs, to identify and develop social skills with this fun collection of hands-on games! Each game is presented with an accompanying, labelled file folder for easy storage.
90 CARDS
15 file folders and 15 games. Includes all cardstock game pieces and gameboards, directions, answer key and resource guide. 100050355
AUD $49.99
NZD $54.99
Photo Conversation Cards for Children on the Autism Spectrum Help children learn how to understand and handle the nuances of social interactions and improve oral language skills.
90 sturdy, full-colour photo and text cards, each 216mm x 140mm, plus resource guide. 100089449
AUD $54.99
NZD $59.99
Chloe Wonders
Chloe asks questions that most children wonder about and builds key social-emotional skills as she solves them with her family’s help. Includes 5 copies of 5 books, each 16 pp, and 16 pp teaching guide. 100139871
AUD $65.00
NZD $71.00
100 DOUBLE-SIDED CARDS
100 DOUBLE-SIDED CARDS
Sticky Situations Cards (Years 1–3) 100 double-sided cards. 100096583
AUD $66.99 NZD $72.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
STICKY SITUATIONS CARDS
Help students navigate the complicated social issues they encounter by engaging them in meaningful discussions with these short ‘sticky situation’ cards. Each ‘sticky situation’ sets a scene that students can relate to and prompts them to think about what they would do and why.
Sticky Situations Cards (Years 4–6) 100 double-sided cards. 100096560
AUD $59.99 NZD $69.99
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DECORATIVES
Pom-Poms and Tassels Garland
Add a splash of colour and sweetness to your classroom with this pom-poms and tassels garland. NEW
Clouds Ceiling Light Filters
These fabric light covers filter out harsh glare to create a more calm and soothing environment.
Garland measures 152cm, pom-poms each measuring 3-4cm diameter, and tassels measuring approx. 12cm. 100133776
AUD $18.99
NZD $20.99
Mini Hook Magnets
Ultra-strong mini magnets, perfect for displaying decorations and student work. 10 ultra-strong mini hooks. 100133777
AUD $24.99 NZD $27.99
Set of 4, each measuring 122 x 60cm. 100143494
AUD $74.99
NZD $81.99
Literary Genres Bulletin Board Includes chart measuring 61 x 43cm plus 13 vignettes and a resource guide. 100086359
AUD $24.99 NZD $27.99
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Wildflowers Peel and Stick Decorative Paper
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Reinvigorate your classroom with decorative paper that comes ready-to-use, stays in place and is easily peeled off without leaving residue. Measures 45cm x 3 metres. 100128176
AUD $35.00 NZD $39.00
EACH OVER 1.5 METRES HIGH
The Power of Yet Classroom Banner
A bright visual reminder for students to stay positive and develop a growth mindset. Measures 100 x 35cm. 100100682
AUD $29.99 NZD $33.99
Elements of Literature Colossal Poster
What Good Readers Do Colossal Poster
Measures 168 x 56cm.
Measures 168 x 56cm.
100084154
100082956
AUD $19.99 NZD $24.99
AUD $19.99 NZD $24.99
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WOODEN PLAYSETS
NEW
Happy Architect— Fairy Tales
FAMILIAR CHARACTERS
Students use much loved, recognisable characters to engage in open-ended imaginative play.
32 WOODEN PIECES
32 pieces. 100145696
AUD $179.99 NZD $199.99
NEW
My Australia Set
Take a trip to the Australian outback, with a wooden playscape featuring landmarks, flora, and fauna. 23 pieces. 100145699
23 TACTILE WOODEN PIECES
AUD $124.99 NZD $139.99
NEW
9 PIECES
The Eco House
From solar panels to a compost bin, this play set models sustainable choices through play. 9 pieces. 100147140
NEW
Australian Wooden Trees
Beautifully crafted wooden trees of 10 different native species.
10 PIECES
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
AUD $119.99 NZD $129.99
10 pieces, measuring 8-13cm. 100147139
AUD $119.99
NZD $129.99
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CRAFT KITS
NEW
NEW
Gum Leaves 50-Pack
Natural Bark Pieces
Bring the outside in with this natural and versatile resource.
Add an authentic Australian touch to creative projects.
250g. Sizes range from 1-5cm wide and 5-20cm long. 100147227
AUD $29.99
50 plastic fabric leaves.
NZD $32.99
100147193
AUD $14.99 NZD $16.99 50 PIECES NEW
Affirmation Flowers
This versatile project integrates art, socialemotional development, and early literacy.
Matisse Collage Shapes
36 flowers each measuring 28 x 28cm.
148 pieces.
NEW
A vibrant collection of Matisseinspired cardstock shapes. 100144407
100144408
AUD $29.99 NZD $32.99
36 FLOWERS
AUD $29.99 NZD $43.99
148 PIECES
12 BOXES
Beautiful Bugs Classroom Craft Kit
64 simple bug projects where students decorate and punch out the pre-cut pieces, then fold and glue them together. Each sheet includes an illustration and the Latin name of the insect.
Set the Scene! Diorama Box 12-Pack
Versatile diorama boxes featuring scored lines and locking tabs for easy assembly. 12 boxes, each measuring 28cm x 21cm and idea guide.
64 projects, each measuring 13cm x 11cm when completed. Pipe cleaners not included. 100135923
AUD $29.99
NZD $38.99
100132373
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
AUD $44.99
30 PACK
24 HANDS
Scratch-Art Hands
Scratch Australian Animals
24 scratch-art hand shapes and 24 scratch tools.
Pack of 30 in 5 designs, each 100mm x 130mm, plus 30 scratch tools.
Join hands to say we are all equal! Simply use the scratch tools to create colourful, unique designs as diverse as the people they represent. 100086256
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NZD $48.99
AUD $26.99 NZD $31.99
Create dynamic designs with Scratch Art–simply scratch out your own design to reveal amazing rainbow colours. 100042240
AUD $19.99 NZD $21.99
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Children’s Books
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VALUE PACKS
Animal Fun 10-Pack
Ten picture books featuring a cast of hilarious creatures, perfect for reading aloud. Each 24 pp. 300012939
AUD $129.90 $59.00 NZD $139.99 $69.00
Animal Adventures 10-Pack A collection of fun animal stories. Each 24 pp. 300016285
AUD $149.90 $59.00 NZD $159.99 $69.00
Funny Stories 10-Pack A value collection of ten stories to make you laugh! Each 24 pp. 300017039
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
AUD $149.90 $59.00 NZD $159.99 $69.00
NEW
Family Stories 10-Pack
A collection of ten picture books celebrating family. Each 24 pp. 300016284
AUD $149.90 $59.00 NZD $159.99 $69.00
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Gratitude & Love 10-Pack
A collection of ten stories reminding us to be grateful for what we have. Each 24 pp. 300012940
AUD $129.90 $59.00 NZD $139.99 $69.00
Aspirations & Dreams 10-Pack
Ten beautiful books to inspire and encourage children to follow their dreams. Each 24 pp. 300013284
AUD $149.90 $59.00 NZD $159.90 $69.00
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Best Bedtime Collection A collection of ten sweet, calming stories to share anytime. Each 24 pp. 300011450
AUD $129.90 $59.00 NZD $129.99 $69.00
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VALUE PACKS
Bin Chicken 5-Pack
Funny, rhyming adventures of the queen of the rubbish pile, the ibis! 5 hardcovers, each 24 pp. 300018025
Australian Animal 7-Pack
AUD $94.95 $49.00 NZD $114.95 $59.00
A collection of hilarious (and sometimes educational) stories of Australian animals by award winning author Philip Bunting.
QUIZ
Seven hardcovers, 32-40 pp. 300012806
AUD $132.93 $79.00 Not Available in NZ
Reading Australia 10-Pack
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Reading Australia was created by the not-for-profit Copyright Agency with the goal of making it easier for teachers to spread a love for Australian texts. We believe that every society needs to tell their own stories and the best way we can achieve this is to bring Australia’s rich and unique literature into classrooms.
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10 hardcovers, each 32 pp. 300012676
AUD $166.90 $99.00 NZD $188.90 $109.00
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Pig the Pug 10-Pack
The complete collection featuring this rude and unreasonable pug, who has some lessons to learn. 10 hardcovers, each 24 pp.
The Very Super Collection
300018094
Vibrant illustrations and fun, engaging stories make these seven books perfect for reading aloud.
AUD $188.90 $79.00 NZD $240.90 $89.00
7 hardcovers, each 24 pp + slipcase. 300012454
AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $84.99 $67.99
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author come these two joyful books about learning to love who you are... even if you don’t have sparkles. 2 hardcovers, each 28 pp. 300016896
AUD $34.99 $20.00 NZD $39.99 $22.00
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Disney: Before the Story: 12 Enchanting Chapter Books!
Discover all new adventures from 12 Disney heroines in this enchanting chapter book boxed set!
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Thelma the Unicorn 2-Book Slipcase
Each 128 pp + slipcase. 300016995
AUD $44.99 $35.99 NZD $49.99 $39.99 AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR
NEW ZEALAND AUTHOR
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VALUE PACKS
The World’s Worst Children 1, 2 & 3 Box Set
These cautionary tales about truly horrible children are illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by artistic genius, Tony Ross. Each 272 pp + slipcase. 100097257
AUD $74.99 $59.99 NZD $79.99 $63.99
Animals of the World (1000 Facts): 10 Book Boxed Set
Learn all about the animal world around us! Suitable for developing readers. Each 48 pp. 300017046
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
AUD $59.99 $47.99 NZD $61.99 $49.59
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The Extra Crunchy Ultimate Collection of Captain Underpants (Books 1-12)
George and Harold create a bumbling super hero who comes to life! 128-304 pp + slipcase. 300005273
AUD $100.00 $80.00 NZD $110.00 $88.00 QUIZ
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NEW
Worst Week Ever! The Full 7-Book Set
Witness the diabolical disasters and harrowing humiliations Justin experiences in a week! Each 192 pp + slipcase. 300018716
AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $74.99 $59.99
NEW
Cat Kid Comic Club: Five-Book Collection
Celebrate creativity and storytelling with the hilarious Cat Kid! 5 hardcovers, 176-224 pp + slipcase. 300020124
AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $74.99 $59.99
Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection
Massive boxed set featuring the first ten books of Dav Pilkey’s hilarious Dog Man series. 10 hardcovers, 160-256 pp + slipcase. 300013094
AUD $130.00 $104.00 NZD $140.00 $112.00
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NEW
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie: Revolting Mobs Collection (20 Book Box Set)
Read the first 20 books in this series as Zombie staggers through Scare School and tries (unsuccessfully) to stay out of trouble. Each 144 pp + slipcase. 300018684
AUD $120.00 $96.00 NZD $130.00 $104.00
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VALUE PACKS
NEW
Avatar The Last Airbender: 6 Book Boxed Set
Join Aang and his friends on their adventures in this box set containing six omnibus volumes of the Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels. Each 232 pp + slipcase. 300017719
AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $84.99 $67.99
Wings of Fire: The First Fifteen Books
An epic collection of the first fifteen adventures in this bestselling series. 336-432 pp + slipcase. 300013092
AUD $180.00 $144.00 NZD $190.00 $152.00
Goosebumps: The Creepy Classic 20-Book Collection Get creeped out with 20 Goosebumps books! Each 160 pp + slipcase. 300016961
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
AUD $120.00 $96.00 NZD $130.00 $104.00
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NEW
Raina Telgemeier Five Book Collection
Dragon Girls: The First Twelve Books
Celebrate the inner fire of everyday girls, with these empowering stories about friends who turn into dragons.
Raina brings her signature warmth, humour, and endearing characters to these stories about overcoming adversity at home and at school.
Each 144 pp + slipcase. 300017027
208-256 pp + slipcase. 300012318
AUD $120.00 $96.00 NZD $130.00 $104.00
AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $74.99 $59.99
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Women in Classics
Introduce your students to five classics with female protagonists. 5 books, 208-416 pp. 300018089
Disney Villains: Wicked 8-Book Collection
AUD $74.95 $35.00 NZD $90.95 $39.00
Find out why the Disney villains became so villainous! These dark and twisted tales delve into how ordinary people became the villains you know and love. 8 books, 208-400 pp. 300013060
AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $74.99 $59.99
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INDIGENOUS LITERATURE
Walking Together
The Land Recalls You
A gentle and visually stunning call to action, inviting Australians to join the walk to Reconciliation. 32-pp hardcover.
A moving tribute to the Stolen Generations and the endurance of connection to Country.
100134114
24-pp hardcover.
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
100132946
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
Country
Country is central to so much of First Nations Culture. It is past, present and future. Storytelling and song. Country is all of us. Country is you. 32-pp hardcover. 100132257
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
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Our Dreaming
Goodjagah, little one, walk with me... I want to tell you our Dreaming; as the Elders told it to me. Award-winning Indigenous storytellers explore a deep love and respect for Country and all her spirits... past, present and beyond. 24-pp hardcover. 100101453
Welcome to Country
This beautiful book is a welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. The artwork and text provide an awe-inspiring glimpse into the traditional customs and symbols of Indigenous Australia. 32-pp hardcover. 100048608
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $28.99 $23.19
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Weaving Country
Walert is finally old enough to learn basket weaving from her grandmother—but what lessons do a pair of cheeky blue wrens have in store? 32-pp hardcover. 100141904
AUD $26.99 $21.59 Not Available in NZ
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INDIGENOUS LITERATURE
Crow Baby
A long, long time ago, there was a time that was unpredictable and unique, a time when anything was possible. This was when Crow Baby was born, a child with the gift of two spirits: one crow, one human. 32-pp hardcover. 100128214
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
Long ago and not so long ago, the children were taken away, their sorrow echoing across the land. But today there is hope. Today is special. The crowd hums with excitement. Maggie and her mother wait, and then they hear the words: ‘To the mothers and the fathers, the brothers and the sisters… we say sorry!’ 32 pp.
100133857
AUD $26.99 $21.59 Not Available in NZ
Kamilaroi creator Gregg Dreise explores his Cultural tradition of painting Gabayindah Guroos. 32-pp hardcover. 100131392
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
Rain on the Rock
Vivid imagery and Anangu connection to the land come together to celebrate the impact of rain on Uluru and the Kata Tjuta National Park. 32-pp hardcover. 100139548
NEW Djinang Bonar: Seeing Seasons
Explore the six seasons of the Noongar calendar. 32-pp hardcover. 100135037
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
AUD $27.99 $22.39 Not Available in NZ
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A powerful vision of unity from award-winning First Nations creator Gregg Dreise. Passionate, yet peaceful, Common Wealth is a compelling plea for a future of truth, togetherness and respect for our nation’s deep history. 100093469
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $19.99 $15.99
NEW
Common Wealth
32-pp hardcover.
100097575
A picture book exploring Black selfhood and the limitless nature of imagination by mother/son duo Dr Bronwyn Bancroft and Jack Manning Bancroft. 32-pp hardcover.
Circles of Life
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Imagi-nation
Sorry Day
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INDIGENOUS LITERATURE Dreaming
Somebody’s Land
This book invites children to feel the vastness of the Dreaming and its central place in the spirituality of First Nations people.
This book explores the concept of Terra Nullius and why it was such a mistake to think of Australia as ‘empty’. 32-pp hardcover. 100098010
24-pp hardcover.
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
100146154
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
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Born to Run
Jy Goes for Gold
Cathy Freeman shares her story from a young girl to an Olympic champion.
A footy adventure story based on Jy Farrar’s life growing up in the Kimberley.
32-pp hardcover.
192 pp. 100135295
100098163
AUD $24.99 $19.99
AUD $15.99 $12.79 Not Available in NZ
Not Available in NZ
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Our Game
A powerful picture book celebrating the impact of First Nations people on Aussie Rules. 24-pp hardcover. 100133852
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
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Nanberry
Five stories entwined in one in this exploration of love, sacrifice, family and belonging. Nanberry is a unique study of our earliest days as a European settlement and our ability to survive against tremendous odds. 320 pp. 100035815
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $18.99 $15.19
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INDIGENOUS LITERATURE
NEW Wylah the Koorie Warrior #3: Protectors
NEW
Yonga and Waitch
Kangaroo and Emu are good friends, until Emu gets jealous and tries to steal Kangaroo’s coat. Based on a Dreamtime Story of the Nyoongar People.
Wylah must become the leader her people need in this third instalment in Wylah’s warrior adventures inspired by First Nations history and culture.
90 pp. 100139245
304 pp. 100133824
AUD $15.99 $12.79 Not Available in NZ
AUD $15.99 $12.79 Not Available in NZ QUIZ
Who Am I?
The Wonder of Little Things
Mary lives with the Burkes, but they’re not her real family. She hasn’t seen her real mum and dad since she was taken away from them five years ago.
A First Nations Elder shares his extraordinary story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice. 272 pp. 100131195
AUD $22.99 $18.39 Not Available in NZ
208 pp. 100088534
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99 QUIZ
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This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!
Written by Corey Tutt, author of The First Scientists, this book features the profiles of 80 Blakfellas who are doing deadly things across sport, art, activism and science, through to politics, education and literature.
A unique collection of Wongutha teaching stories, as told by one of Australia’s first Indigenous teachers, May L. O’Brien. 96 pp. 100132462
192-pp hardcover. 100134851
AUD $14.99 $11.99 Not Available in NZ
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Wongutha Tales: Bawoo Stories & Badudu Stories
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MĀORI LITERATURE
Mother of the Nation: Whina Cooper and the Long Walk for Justice
In the Beginning
32 pp.
40 pp.
100090229
100094151
Nana made hug blankets for all her family. Each one was special. A joyful story of whanau, love and loss ... but above all else, love.
Meet Dame Whina Cooper, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most exceptional leaders, who championed Māori rights and women’s rights and led a famous hikoi for positive change. 32-pp hardcover.
Not available in AUS NZD $21.99 $17.59
100132363
Not available in AUS NZD $25.00 $20.00
Myths and Legends of Aotearoa
A treasury of 15 timeless Māori myths and legends, illustrated by Kiwi artists—a testament to the vibrant cultures of Aotearoa—past, present and future. 64-pp hardcover. 100056423
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Hug Blanket: Māori Edition
Not available in AUS NZD $29.99 $23.99
The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street
A beautiful story of connection between cultures, and nanas and grandchildren, sumptuously illustrated and with a fine te reo translation.
Not available in AUS NZD $21.99 $17.59
Patu and the New Zealand Wars
32 pp.
A large-format, visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, bringing to life a complex period of Aotearoa’s past that has urgent relevance for our present and future.
100102333
64-pp hardcover.
Not available in AUS NZD $22.99 $18.39
100130712
Not available in AUS NZD $40.00 $32.00
Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story
Explore the defining moments of New Zealand’s history, from the Big Bang right through to what might happen tomorrow. Discover Māori legends, layers of meaning and lesser-known facts. 64-pp hardcover. 100051774
Not available in AUS NZD $40.00 $32.00
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In the beginning were Ranginui the father, and Papatuanuku the mother. The creation myth of Māori legend.
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The Māori Picture Dictionary: Te Papakupa Whakaahua
A comprehensive picture dictionary of over 1400 most common words used in daily life. Useful sections cover numbers, days of the week and months of the year. 112 pp. 100101472
Not available in AUS NZD $30.00 $24.00
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MĀORI LITERATURE Colour the Stars
Matariki Stars Collection 8-Pack
How do you describe colour to someone who is blind? Isaac does his best to explain colour to his blind friend Luke using sensation and touch.
A valuable classroom resource featuring stories from the Matariki Stars series. Each 32 pp.
32 pp.
300019887
Not available in AUS NZD $175.92 $140.74
100100904
Not available in AUS NZD $ 21.99 $17.59
Girls in the Kapa Haka
Boys in the Waka Ama
New Zealand’s favourite story celebrating the Māori performing art of kapa haka is a great read-aloud. Tahi, rua, toru, wha - join in with this celebration of kapa haka!
Meet the team of boys who are training for their big day in this exciting story about waka ama racing! 32 pp. 100087727
100084918
Not available in AUS NZD $18.99 $15.19
Pipi Dance 2-Pack
The Big Boil-Up 2-Pack
32 pp.
Not available in AUS NZD $17.99 $14.39
Meet the team of boys who are training for their big day in this exciting story about waka ama racing!
A joyful celebration of kai, connection and whanau. From hunting and gathering to simmering and sharing, this is a heartwarming story of tradition, family and aroha.
Each 32 pp. 300017237
Not available in AUS NZD $43.98 $35.18
Each 32 pp. 300020661
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A beloved Māori myth about how Maui outwitted Te Ra.
Rona Moon gets angry with everyone - and then one night she calls the moon stupid! Taken to meet her ancestor Whaea Rona on the moon, she learns a lesson in how to control her temper.
32 pp. 100141147
Not available in AUS NZD $ 21.00 $16.80
32 pp. 100123829
Not available in AUS NZD $22.99 $18.39
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How Maui Slowed the Sun
Rona Moon/Ko Rona Mahina
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Follow a group of young children through a day in their school, a school where children in patkas, hijabs, baseball caps and yamulkes play side-by-side. A school where students grow and learn from each other’s traditions.
Stickboy
A stirring picture book with themes of hope, belonging and environmentalism, reminding readers to listen to their innate wisdom.
40 pp.
36-pp hardcover.
100080516
100134883
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.99 $14.39
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We Are Australians
All about Australia and the people who call it home, looking at the history of citizenship and what it means to be Australian. 32-pp hardcover. 100099913
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
Whoever You Are
Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. But inside, they are just like you. 32-pp hardcover. 100102703
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Bernie Thinks in Boxes
Bernie thinks in boxes. She has boxes for everything: for home, for school and for the park. Bernie likes boxes. When things fit into boxes, they make sense. A beautiful story about thinking differently and navigating change. 32-pp hardcover. 100135316
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
Boy
Boy lived in silence and couldn’t hear the fighting. But Boy could see the fear around him... Can a little deaf boy stop the dragons from fighting? 32 pp. 100100588
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Words That Taste Like Home
The Proudest Blue
Rohan loves spending time with his grandmother, making mango pickle and sharing stories. But when he moves to a different country and learns a new language, words from his first language start slipping away until one day there are none left.
It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab—made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong?
32-pp hardcover. 100133854
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
40-pp hardcover. 100086311
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We Are All Kind
We Are all Brave
24-pp hardcover.
24-pp hardcover.
100090740
100136146
Sometimes we face failure or we need to try new things. Sometimes we need to show our feelings or we have self-doubt. This book celebrates resilience and shows the many different ways that ... we are all BRAVE.
No matter who you are, this book celebrates that we can all extend a hand, make amends, share a laugh, solve a problem, heal a hurt, and love one another. There are so many ways to care and to show that . . . we are all KIND.
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
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You Know Yourself Best
24-pp hardcover. 100133174
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Your Body is Amazing
A reminder for young ones, that bodies are amazing for what they can do... not how they look! 24-pp hardcover. 100141351
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A reminder for little ones to listen to their body and trust what it says.
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
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The Girl at the Front of the Class A moving picture book that helps young children understand and empathise with the refugee crisis, and shows the power that friendship, kindness and generosity can have. 32-pp hardcover. 100135260
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
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36-pp hardcover. 100080048
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
Be You!
40-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
100100935
100088048
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00
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Under the Red Shawl
Salim, Mama and Donkey set out to find a safer place to call home, enduring their challenging journey with deep love and the playfulness of childhood. 32-pp hardcover. 100128422
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Through read-along, rhythmic text and colourful images of all types of shoes, we follow Grandma from her home country to her new life. Includes notes on refugees in Australia and the contributions they have made in shaping our nation.
Egg
EGG is a multi-layered story that touches on environment, refugees, fear of the unknown, the power of kindness, and what it means to have a home. It’s a strange, heartfelt, unforgettable story with wideranging educational potential.
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Grandma’s Treasured Shoes
You were born to BE so many things. No matter where your journey leads, remember to... Be curious...Be adventurous...Be patient...Be brave...And most of all...BE YOU! A joyful celebration of individuality, persistence and staying true to YOU!
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
Until You Find the Sun
Aminah’s life is full of warmth and joy, from days spent in the golden sunshine eating juicy mangoes, to evenings curled up reading adventure stories with her grandfather, Da. 32-pp hardcover 100133828
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Can You See Me?
Out of My Dreams
Tally is ten years old and she’s just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there’s something that makes Tally not exactly the same as her friends, Tally is autistic.
Melody travels to England to speak at a symposium for kids with different abilities. 320 pp. 100135578
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99
368-pp. 100083618
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To and Fro
Time to Roll
Sam is a weird looking white kid with an afro. He lives with his white mum. He doesn’t know his dad. He just knows that his dad is black and he has never met him. A delightfully funny story about family and identity, and what it means to be truly Sam.
When Ellie enters a pageant the director seems determined to put her and her wheelchair front and centre! 224 pp. 100133752
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $20.99 $16.79
288 pp. 100131413
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The Little Refugee
Anh Do’s entire family escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. Life in suburban Australia was also hard for a small boy with no English and funny lunches. But there was a loving extended family, lots of friends, and always something to laugh about... 32-pp hardcover. 100037599
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Wonder
The story of Auggie Pullman. Born with a facial deformity, this shy, bright 10-year-old has been home schooled by his parents his whole life in an attempt to protect him. Now for the first time, Auggie is being sent to a real school. 320-pp softcover. 100039053
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Huda Was Here
Huda hatches a bold plan to help her dad get a job—which lands her and her brother in all kinds of trouble. A delightful and hilarious story from a CBCA award-winning author, about a lion-hearted girl who just wants the best for her family. 288 pp. 100134856
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NEW All the Beautiful Things
Loyalty and love. Family and friendship. Understanding and tolerance. Right and wrong. Multi-awardwinning Australian author Katrina Nannestad explores it all in this thrilling and powerful historical novel. 352 pp. 100139762
AUD $22.99 $18.39 NZD $27.99 $22.39
Refugee
A Jewish boy in 1930s Nazi Germany. A Cuban girl escaping riots and unrest in 1994. A Syrian boy fleeing from violence and destruction in 2015. Three stories, three children, all on their own journeys in search of refuge. 352-pp softcover. 100077324
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Out of Hiding
When We Flew Away
208 pp.
304 pp.
100095574
100139334
Ruth was a hidden child during the Holocaust, this is her story of life as a refugee after the war.
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99
The story of what might have been Anne Frank’s life before she began her famous diary.
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KINDNESS & COMPASSION Kindness Rocks!
I’m (Almost) Always Kind
With stunning illustrations from Australian author and artist Kasey Rainbow, Kindness Rocks is a colourful journey of companionship, understanding and kindness in all its forms.
Being kind is super important, but it isn’t always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy’s perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really means.
32-pp hardcover. 100135521
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
24-pp hardcover. 100093064
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I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity
A big hearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. 32-pp hardcover.
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness
Perfect for the classroom, Susan Verde’s gentle narration and Peter H. Reynolds’ expressive watercolours bring the tenets of mindfulness to young children. 32-pp hardcover.
100101994
100080359
AUD $22.99 $18.39 NZD $26.99 $21.59
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I Am We: A Book of Community
This book shows us what true community looks like—and the amazing things that can happen when we come together. 32-pp hardcover. 100140724
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.99
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Where do they go, these longloved things? These stories told, these songs we sing? Once a memory is made, it remains. Even when it is forgotten. A moving story of love, loss and the power of shared memories.
Duncan’s crayons are off again, this time determined to befriend his toys. 40-pp hardcover. 100142389
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.99
32-pp hardcover. 100134884
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends NEW
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PICTURE BOOKS The Very Hungry Caterpillar A perennial favourite with children and adults alike. Eric Carle’s imaginative illustrations and clever, cut-out detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week. 32 pp.
Wombat Stew (40th Anniversary Edition) In this classic Australian picture book, a dingo catches a wombat and wants to cook him in a stew. 32-pp hardcover. 100134880
100028488
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80
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The Colour Monster Goes to School The Colour Monster is heading off to school! From music lessons, to lunchtime, to making new friends, his first day is filled with exciting new adventures. 40 pp. 100099794
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99
The Colour Monster One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. 48 pp. 100097051
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99 Three
A story of a homeless three-legged dog, filled with humour and a clear message of accepting difference and disability. It reminds us to be thankful—even for the small things, and is a great resource for teaching empathy.
Where the Wild Things Are
This Maurice Sendak classic is more fun than you’ve ever had in a wolf suit, and it manages to reaffirm the notion that there’s no place like home.
32-pp hardcover.
48 pp.
100085571
100026607
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The Paper Bag Princess
Princess Elizabeth is beautiful and rich and about to marry Prince Ronald, until a dragon destroys her castle and flies off with Ronald. But Elizabeth is a resourceful girl and, left with nothing to wear but a paper bag, she sets out to find her prince. 32-pp hardcover. 100091017
Tilly
An enchanting, timeless story about an old house, a young girl, and how the small things we hold dear stay with us always. 32-pp hardcover. 100084555
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PICTURE BOOKS Willow’s Gumboots
Zoom
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
100134878
100135573
Willow loved her gumboots. She wore them wherever she went. The gumboots were there in the garden, at the beach and even at parties. But one day Willow discovered that something was wrong with her beloved gumboots...
Tom’s day at school was the worst. His troubles feel like looming storm clouds—they’re all he can see. Until he picks up his grandfather’s old-fashioned camera and changes the focus and the view. Tom recalls all the things that went wrong in his day, and zooms out to see a bigger picture...
AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $34.99 $27.99
AUD $27.95 $22.36 NZD $32.99 $26.39
Bowerbird Blues
Bowerbird Brood
Bowerbird Bloom
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
100130674
100139625
100147758
Guess What We Are Doing Today?
NEW Mr Luke’s Magic Library #1: Ocean Adventure
NEW Mr Luke’s Magic Library #2: Dinosaur Trail
Bowerbird snatches vibrant treasures for his collection.
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
24-pp hardcover. 100134115
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The chicks are growing, changing... and collecting blue.
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
Mr Luke’s class have opened a magic book and found themselves under the sea! But when a sad mermaid approaches them, they know they want to help. Can Mr Luke’s class help the mermaid find her magical pearls? 24-pp hardcover. 100144570
Mr Luke’s class is off on another magical book journey— to the world of dinosaurs! 24-pp hardcover. 100147965
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The children in Mr Luke’s class are bursting with ideas about what they might be doing today.
A heart-warming ode to nature and a mother’s love for her young.
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PICTURE BOOKS The Gentle Genius of Trees
NEW Ogg
Ogg’s spells flop and fizzle, unlike his brother, Merlin. But when faced with a terrible troll, Ogg needs some truly powerful magic!
What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends.
32-pp hardcover. 100141865
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
32-pp hardcover. 100093326
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Quokka Finds a Friend
Quokka loves to smile and be happy, and he wants his friend Seal to be happy, too. But the things that make Quokka happy don’t seem to make Seal happy. 32-pp hardcover. 100134086
The Crayon Stub
40-pp hardcover. 100145773
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Big Cat dreams of becoming a famous artist, but what can Big Cat draw with a little red stub of crayon?
NEW
32 pp. 100146096
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $21.99 $17.59
NEW Bin Chicken Lights Up The Night
It’s Diwali, and Ibis has crashlanded in a colourful and bright festival of lights . . . now is her time to shine! 24-pp hardcover. 100145966
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Turkey Hurly-Burly
A flock of turkeys cause havoc in the playground.
Bin Chicken Feeding Time at the Zoo
It’s feeding time at the zoo and no-one is sharing their lunch. Luckily, Ibis knows just how to steal some snacks... and the spotlight! 24-pp hardcover. 100130964
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PICTURE BOOKS The Only Dinosaur in School
The New Kid
Starting at a new school can be hard. But imagine if you were a bunyip! Set in a remote outback Australian school, this is a story about being accepted, finding a place to belong, the value of kindness and how important it is to say sorry.
Meet Theo, the only dinosaur in a school full of humans—or so he thinks! 32-pp hardcover. 100148912
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
32-pp hardcover. 100129226
AUD $27.99 $22.39 Not Available in NZ
The Dinky Donkey
The Grinny Granny Donkey
Wonky Donkey has a daughter with the same rambunctious spirit as her dad. She’s a blinky, punky, stinky ... you know how it goes... dinky donkey!
It’s time for a little donkey to met his Granny... 24-pp hardcover. 100090756
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $18.39
24-pp hardcover. 100084845
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The Wonky Donkey
The Wonky Donkey is back, and this time he is playing an outrageously bad Dad joke on Dinky!
In this funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter!
24-pp hardcover.
24-pp hardcover.
100129551
100126076
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Pig the Rebel
Pig the Monster
24-pp hardcover.
24-pp hardcover.
100100919
100095590
Pig’s bad behaviour has finally caught up with him—it’s time for Obedience School!
AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $24.99 $19.99
Pig is on a rampage for treats! And this greedy Pug has some terrible tricks up his sleeve.
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Brunocorn
Bruno the unicorn isn’t like the other unicorns. He’s clumsy and his magic never works properly. But when disaster strikes and his friends are in trouble, will Bruno be able to save the day in his own unique way? 24-pp hardcover. 100136156
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Treasure Trouble
Bruno the unicorn is clumsy and sometimes his magic goes wrong. But when he and his friends go on a treasure hunt, will his awkward ways save the team from a big, nasty troll? 24-pp hardcover. 100146104
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Happy Barry Capybara
Hotdog and friends are ready for an awesome day at the park. But hang on . . . is that rain? The perfect picnic quickly turns into a disaster, with one hilarious mishap after another!
24-pp hardcover.
Hotdog & Friends #1: Park Fun
24-pp hardcover. 100148835
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
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Happy Barry Capybara is the most chilled-out creature on the savannah. So Harry, the naughty monkey, decides that he wants to try to bother Barry... 100139818
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PICTURE BOOKS The Speedy Sloth Meets her Match
NEW A Speedy Sloth Christmas
Spike was a sloth, and, yes, she was slow. But unlike the others, she wanted to GO! Then Spike meets Dash, just what she needs—someone to play with who goes at her speed!
On Christmas Eve, Santa’s sleigh crashes! It’s up to Spike and Dash to save Christmas. 24-pp hardcover. 100147112
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
24-pp hardcover. 100139624
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The Very Clever Bear
The Very Super Bear
The circus has arrived in the Jingle Jangle Jungle and Bear’s friends have the perfect circus acts. Can Bear come up with a very clever trick of his own?
Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster? 24-pp hardcover.
24-pp hardcover.
24-pp hardcover.
AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $22.99 $18.39
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When four friends encounter a cranky bear, they all think they know how to cheer him up. 100031130
100085247
100102305
The Very Cranky Bear
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Grandpa wants to buy Jessie a new pair of shoes, but what she really wants is a pair of...
The story of a mole with a house chock-a-block full of guac . . . and one helpful friend, Quok.
32-pp hardcover.
24-pp hardcover. 100140963
100140404
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When Fish Finger Froze
When Cookie Crumbled
When the super school disco arrives, Fish Finger is frozen with nerves. Will Fish Finger be forever frozen or will he feel the rhythm and move to the beat? 32-pp hardcover. 100142072
When Michael the cookie starts to feel like he can’t be himself, his confidence is shaken. In fact, Michael starts to crumble. 32-pp hardcover. 100140544
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The Unicorn Who Came to School
The first day of school can be worrying. But it’s hard to feel scared when a unicorn is your new classmate! 32-pp hardcover. 100148741
24-pp hardcover. 100147563
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
My Body, My Brain
My Body, My Rules
24-pp hardcover. 100139626
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A story about the power of language; using your voice to advocate, encourage and care for yourself and those around you.
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
We are all important, not for what we can or cannot do, but because each child is precious. And every brain is too!
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My Body, My Voice
A fun and empowering picture book introducing young readers to consent and positive body boundaries. 24-pp hardcover. 100126402
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The Truck Cat
The Inside Dog
Along with his human, Yacoub, Tinka travels roads wide and narrow, near and distant. But no matter how much they travel, home feels very far away – for both of them.
Cuddles is an inside dog, so when his family goes on a farm holiday he is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs. 32-pp hardcover. 100141610
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
32-pp hardcover. 100146083
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Flood
Drought
Inspired by the Queensland floods, Flood is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as seen through the honest eyes of a cattle dog separated from his family.
A moving story about the effects drought has on many Australians and their farms. 32-pp hardcover. 100063210
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
32 pp. 100035710
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“I am the Humble Bumble. No one is as humble as me.” So announces the not-so-humble bumblebee, who proceeds to take credit for all her friends’ hard work in collecting pollen. 32 pp. 100146600
Not available in AUS NZD $21.99 $17.59
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A Leaf Called Greaf
Bear finds a leaf called Greaf. He holds it tight and can’t remember a time before Greaf. Until one day, Greaf leaves him.
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40-pp hardcover. 100145885
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
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PICTURE BOOKS That Bird Has Arms!
If I Was a Horse
Roy is an ordinary bird in every way. His squawk is not the loudest or the quietest. He was very normal except for one thing—he has ARMS. Absolutely nobody knows—and Roy would like to keep it that way...
Gallop along with two-time Caldecott Medallist Sophie Blackall through this riotous day in the life of a child who imagines their life as a horse. 32-pp hardcover. 100134853
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
24-pp hardcover. 100134852
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
Gymnastica Fantastica!
Camp Canberra
32-pp hardcover.
40-pp hardcover.
100134837
100099911
The students of Mount Mayhem Primary are on their school trip to Canberra. Their teacher, Ms Sparks says they will visit places of National Significance and learn about Australian History and Government.
A joyful and exuberant picture book about a child discovering and attempting new physical skills and putting on wonderfully imperfect shows for whoever will watch them.
AUD $24.99 $19.99 Not Available in NZ
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When the Lights Went Out
The night was frosty dark but we were snug and cosy in the kitchen. Then SNAP! The lights went out. In the dark of night, a neighbourhood becomes a new country to explore, and an ordinary winter evening turns into a family adventure. 32-pp hardcover. 100133827
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The Backyard Games
The sweat, effort, near misses and glorious victories of all sports can all be experienced in the humble Aussie backyard. 32-pp hardcover. 100135675
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PICTURE BOOKS Grace and Mr Milligan
Koala Ark
Grace lives next door to old Mr Milligan and his goat Charlie. They are the best of friends. But when Mr Milligan’ s beloved goat dies, everything changes. Grace and Mr Milligan is a heart-warming story of grief, love and the healing power of friendship.
Koala sets out to rescue his billabong friends in this tale of care, companionship and renewal. 32-pp hardcover. 100100509
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
32 pp. 100134923
AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.99 $14.39
NEW
Hooray, Hooray, It’s Library Day!
Everyone Wants an Octopus Book!
A lonely library book sits on the shelf, hoping for small hands to choose them for a reading adventure.
Inky wants to read a book with a character that looks like them but can only seem to find books about ducks. A kid-friendly book about representation perfect for starting conversations.
24-pp hardcover. 100134116
AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $24.99 $19.99
24-pp hardcover. 100131359
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
The Dictionary Story
32-pp hardcover.
56-pp hardcover.
Every day, children all over the world are travelling to school—by bus, by canoe, through valleys, over mountains and snow. How do you get to school? 100102300
AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.99 $23.99
Dictionary wishes she could tell a story just like the other books. When an adventure finally unfolds in her pages, chaos ensues!
A celebration of books and the important role of libraries in the community, even street libraries! 32-pp hardcover. 100133599
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
100132773
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.99
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PICTURE BOOKS Because You Are You
A heartwarming story about a little mouse with big dreams – and an encouraging mum. 32-pp hardcover. 100145186
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39
Slug Life
Being called rude names by humans has made slug Stevie super-grumpy, so his mum sends him to Slug Self-Esteem Class. 32-pp hardcover. 100133175
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My Dog Ate the Bathroom
Chaos erupts when Ella’s dog starts eating everything! 32 pp. 100147478
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $21.99 $17.59
NEW
Keith and the Kitten Keith’s world is turned upside down when a kitten moves in! 24-pp hardcover. 100147187
AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99
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Boss Cat
One Keen Koala, all alone. ‘Will you play with me?’ But Bilby’s bumping down the slope, Crocodile’s swinging on a rope . . . Koala journeys through an alphabet of busy animals, in search of a friend!
24-pp hardcover.
One Keen Koala ABC
28-pp hardcover. 100148800
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Boss Cat is so used to ruling the roost, she isn’t impressed when her family bring home an adorable new puppy. A canine intruder who needs to be shown who’s boss! 100133438
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CHAPTER BOOKS
Meet Ella #12: Show and Tell 48 pp.
Meet Ella #13: Spelling Test
NEW Meet Ella #14: Friend Next Door
Ella has a new neighbour! But he is not very interested in playing together. Can Ella make a friend next door?
48 pp.
100133437
AUD $7.99 $6.39 NZD $9.99 $7.99
100136163
AUD $7.99 $6.39 NZD $9.99 $7.99
48 pp. 100142428
AUD $7.99 $6.39 NZD $9.99 $7.99
When Niki discovers her new 3D glasses accidentally unleash evil lizards on the town, she is going to need all her ninja skills to fix the mix-up! 208 pp. 100145003
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $18.99 $15.19
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Ninja Girl 1: Ninja Girl
Worst Hero Ever
Niki has just found out she’s a ninja! Can she use her new powers to save the town? 208 pp. 100140959
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Available to order from 1st March 2026 Ricky woke up one day with the most useless, least impressive, socially unacceptable, slightly embarrassing, frankly gross, super power of all time!
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Ninja Girl 2: Ninja Superstars!
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160pp. 100150905
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Hotdog! #18: Robot Time! 128 pp. 100144372
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $16.99 $13.59
Hotdog! #17: Scary Time!
Hotdog! #16: Garden Time!
100139623
100133436
128 pp.
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $16.99 $13.59
128 pp.
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Ninja Kid #16: Ninja Rewind! 192 pp. 100145626
AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.99 $14.39
Ninja Kid #15: Ninja Talent! 192 pp. 100141744
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Ninja Kid #14: Ninja Buddies!
NEW
192 pp.
100134780
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WeirDo #24: Weird Power! 160 pp. 100142002
AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $16.99 $13.59
WeirDo #23: Funny Weird
WeirDo #22: Weird Holiday
100135108
100132668
160 pp.
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160 pp.
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The Bad Guys Episode 18: Look Who’s Talking
The Bad Guys Episode 19: The Serpent and the Beast
The Bad Guys Episode 20: One Last Thing
100129077
100132838
100136145
192 pp.
192 pp.
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $17.99 $14.39
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192 pp.
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Cat on the Run Episode 1: Cat of Death!
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Cat on the Run Episode 2: Cucumber Madness!
What happens when the world’s #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of a crime she didn’t commit? She becomes a CAT ON THE RUN, that’s what!
192 pp.
100134007
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $18.99 $15.19
192 pp. 100126400
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $18.99 $15.19
144 pp. 100141805
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.99 $14.39 QUIZ
Dragon Girls #15: Zora the Snow Dragon 144 pp. 100139993
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144 pp.
100134720
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Dragon Girls #14: Mina the Lightning Dragon
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Dragon Girls Special Edition #1: Rani the Enchanted Dragon
In the Magic Forest, ordinary girls transform into powerful dragons. 176 pp.
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NEW
Dragon Girls #16: Eloise the Flame Dragon
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100139675
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Ella Diaries #31: Netball Rules
Ella Diaries #30: Adventure Island
Ella Diaries #29: Wedding Belles
100139663
100134711
144 pp.
144 pp. 100144542
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $16.99 $13.59
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144 pp.
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Twinning #1: BFFs (NOT)
Grace and Izzy are twins— identical twins—and they’re closer than BFFs. But even though they look alike, they’re not similar at all!
Twinning #2: Skipping Stars 192 pp.
100134889
AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.99 $14.39 QUIZ
192 pp. 100130963
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Gymnastics Diaries #1: Beam Queen
Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary.
Gymnastics Diaries #2: Bar Star 128 pp.
100139664
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $16.99 $13.59 QUIZ
128 pp. 100133598
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Forever Fairies #5: Etta Flies High 128 pp. 100144376
AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $16.99 $13.59
Forever Fairies #4: Zali Sparkles 128 pp.
100140545
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Helen The Sailing Fairy
Kirsty, Khadijah and Gracie can’t wait for their school trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park. But their first sailing lesson turns into a rescue mission! 80 pp. 100133700
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Welcome to Miracle
NEW
Aria The Synchro Fairy
Jack Frost’s naughty goblins have stolen Aria’s magic rainbow swimming cap and now the swimmers can’t remember their moves! 80 pp. 100133699
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NEW Kicking It Football Academy #1: Dream Goal
When Juniper receives a ticket to Miracle, she believes her wishes have come true. After all, isn’t that what the island promises? But when she gets there, nothing is as it seems.
Alex has only every wanted to attend Kicking it Football Academy. But her mum and dad want her to go to another school. Will she be able to convince them? Or will she have to say goodbye to her dream?
352 pp. 100140998
128 pp. 100140997
AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $21.99 $17.59
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Super Epic Dragon Quest #2: The Slimy Eyeball
Arlo and Julia are deep in the heart of the Icky-Wicky OoeyGooey Forest, searching for Super Epic Dragon’s next treasure. Unfortunately, so are vengeful Giggle Goblins, a disgustingly stinky swamp and a deadly (but adorable) two-headed hydra.
Arlo and Julia find themselves on a quest to save the land of Ticklebrook from eternal grumpiness and disgusting lemonade. All they have to do is find an invisible island, face a freaky foe, and bring home a Super Epic Dragon treasure! 128 pp. 100140953
128 pp. 100144540
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Super Epic Dragon Quest #1: The Deadly Fang
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MIDDLE PRIMARY Deltora Quest Series 1 Bind Up
Rowan of Rin #1
774-pp hardcover.
Seven hearts the journey make. Seven ways the hearts will break... The witch Sheba’s prophecy is like a riddle. A riddle Rowan must solve if he is to find out the secret of the Mountain and save his home.
100090428
138 pp.
The classic series about four friends on a quest to find the seven lost gems of the Belt of Deltora.
AUD $39.99 $31.99 NZD $44.99 $31.99
100029056
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The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Enjoy the full majesty of The Chronicles of Narnia with this boxed set featuring all seven novels. The books and the slipcase feature the original artwork by Pauline Baynes. 7 books + slipcase.
Lucy steps into the Professor’s wardrobe—but steps out again into a snowy forest. She’s stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, a land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all.
100046221
208 pp.
AUD $129.99 $103.99 NZD $139.99 $111.99
100063590
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NEW Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries: The Ghosts of the Manor
Matilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna the Orphan on stage—but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! 224 pp. 100134731
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Dawn Of The Dragons
When searching for dragons, Lucas finds Cinder. Together they begin to form an unlikely friendship. But as the dragon apocalypse looms, can Lucas and Cinder find a way to keep their families safe? 320 pp. 100148739
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Mars
The Last Dragon on
On a dying Mars, Lunar discovers the last dragon— and learns he’s been chosen to save the planet, whether he’s ready or not. 384 pp. 100142484
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The Kindness Project
A heartwarming verse novel from Deborah Abela. Nicolette feels like she doesn’t fit in, until a new boy at school stands up to the class bully.
Finders Keepers Bind Up
288 pp.
Patrick is invited to compete in Finders Keepers, the million-dollar TV game show. His life is changed forever as he is pulled through the television into a parallel universe to the world beyond the Barrier.
100132171
352 pp.
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80
100099225
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Bungawitta
Charlotte’s Web
96 pp.
272 pp.
100032641
100045962
The story of an amazing friendship! One spring morning, a little girl called Fern rescues a little pig she calls Wilbur.
It’s crunch time! There’s no rain in sight and only 12 people left in town. Can they put on a festival to save Bungawitta?
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $17.99 $14.39
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Astrochimp
Super Sleuth
312 pp.
224 pp.
320 pp.
Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp - these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around. 100101276
AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $26.99 $21.59
Blast off into David Walliams’ first ever graphic novel adventure, where Chump the chimp enters intergalactic chaos.
The world’s greatest detective is murdered on board a transatlantic cruise liner, and amateur sleuth Dily must solve the crime. 100140150
100133588
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The World’s Worst Pets
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Fantastic Mr Fox
Matilda
Mr Fox creeps into farms to help himself to food, but the farmers want revenge...
This very special version of Matilda includes writing tips to tell your OWN story, and pullout-and-keep grown up Matilda illustrations to inspire you to think big, big, BIG!
144 pp. 100106530
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80 QUIZ
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world and he’s given five children golden tickets to visit his famous chocolate factory.
384 pp.
320 pp.
100124627
100102354
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80 QUIZ
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The Thing About Oliver
Tilly’s younger brother has autism, and Tilly feels like no-one cares about her dream of becoming a marine scientist. 196 pp. 100090001
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A boy and his beloved budgie are thrust into an epic adventure that could change the future of the earth. 368 pp. 100133259
AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $22.00 $17.60 QUIZ
Girl Underground
Boy Overboard
184 pp.
204 pp.
100028687
100026779
It’s a desperate plan to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull it off or will they end up behind bars too?
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80 QUIZ
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Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins to get to Australia.
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UPPER PRIMARY The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Great Gallipoli Escape
256 pp.
224 pp.
100040067
100133228
The moving story of friendship between two boys living on opposite sides of a concentration camp fence.
The incredible true story of how 150,000 men and their horses were secretly moved to waiting ships without a single life lost.
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80
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Queen of Dogs
Bushfire
When Maddy realises she can communicate with dogs she goes on a mission to help as many as she can.
As summer arrives, so do the fires. It is early February 2009, and the Black Saturday bushfire is about to encircle Amy and her family.
240 pp.
AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99
320 pp.
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100080766
Ivan is happily settled in a wildlife sanctuary, raising his own family. 100139532
100132560
192 pp.
The One and Only Family
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Penguin Bloom
Penguin Bloom is an extraordinary true story of recovery, hope and courage as one injured bird and her human family learn to heal and celebrate life. 176 pp. 100093460
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176 pp. 100142483
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Ruby and her friend Spider uncover a plot by the local vet to catch the white kiwi for an international smuggling ring. Together with a social misfit, who is both ex-convict and nature lover—and perhaps some mystical help from the local patupaiarehe—they manage to expose and catch the crooked vet.
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NEW Wolf Girl #13: New Friends
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232 pp. 100140183
216 pp. 100145111
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Skydragon #7: Firestorm
Skydragon #8: Scorpion’s Curse
100129262
100133900
208 pp.
200 pp.
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Wings of Fire #13: The Poison Jungle
Wings of Fire #14: The Dangerous Gift
Wings of Fire #15: The Flames of Hope
100085372
100090084
100100132
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336 pp.
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368 pp.
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UPPER PRIMARY The Lost Book of Magic
NEW
It’s 1895, and Pearl and Vally Cole’s father has suggested the unthinkable: it might be time to close the grandest bookshop in the world.
Gossamer
Two people—a lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boy—face their own histories and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see.
352 pp. 100135317
144 pp. 100131192
AUD $22.99 $18.39 NZD $24.99 $19.99
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Harry Potter: The Complete Collection
A beautiful boxed set containing all seven Harry Potter novels. 7 books, 332-800 pp + slipcase. 100044090
AUD $130.00 $104.00 NZD $150.00 $120.00
Fall in love with Two Hearts—romantic fiction for young hearts. NEW Two Hearts #2: All Your Wishes
Ava Riccardo has three rules: 1. Stay Invisible. 2. Stay quiet. 3. Never bring attention to herself. But when her best friend, Izzy, begs her to audition for the school play, a modern Romeo and Juliet, everything changes.
Piper is the daughter of two famous Hollywood actors and is sick of being followed by the paparazzi everywhere they go. So when she gets the opportunity to spend six months attending a regular high school, she grabs it with both hands.
240 pp. 100148744
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240 pp. 100148745
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NEW Two Hearts #1: Stage Left, Heart Right
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Dog Man #13: Big Jim Begins
NEW
Dog Man #14: Big Jim Believes
240-pp hardcover.
Dog Man discovers the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim help our heroes?
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224 pp. 100146358
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Dog Man #12: The Scarlet Shedder 240-pp hardcover. 100130923
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Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On Purpose
Cat Kid Comic Club #4: Collaborations
Cat Kid Comic Club #5: Influencers
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224-pp hardcover.
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Pizza and Taco #6: Rock Out!
Pizza and Taco decide to form their own band. Will this garage band ever make it out of the garage? 72 pp. 100142487
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Pizza and Taco #7: Dare to be Scared!
Pizza And Taco: 2 Books In 1!
Pizza and Taco have made a list of everything they’ll need to hunt Ghost Peppers and prove once and for all, they aren’t afraid! 72 pp. 100145054
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Read about Pizza and Taco’s silly adventures as they whizz down waterslides and throw the best party ever, in this bind-up of the first two books. 144 pp. 100146105
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GRAPHIC NOVELS Baby-Sitters Little Sister #7: Karen’s Haircut
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Baby-sitters Little Sister #10: Karen’s Prize
Can Karen get her confidence back after a bad haircut?
Karen wins every spelling bee, but her friends think she is a show-off.
160 pp.
144 pp. 100142108
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The Baby-sitters Club #17: Mallory and the Trouble with Twins
The Baby-sitters Club #18: Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter
Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job. With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi’s got plenty of petsitting troubles, and things don’t get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight.
Mallory knows she’s a good babysitter. She’s been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it’ll be easy money. 176 pp. 100141802
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176 pp. 100146676
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Claudia breaks her leg after a prank goes wrong.
160 pp. 100135320
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The Baby-Sitters Club #16: Kristy and the Walking Disaster
The Baby-sitters Club #15: Claudia And The Bad Joke
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GRAPHIC NOVELS Guts
Smile
A thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face—and conquer—our fears.
When Raina trips and severely injures her two front teeth she starts a long and frustrating journey with on-again, offagain braces, surgery, and embarrassing headgear.
224 pp. 100081391
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Drama
Sisters
Callie loves theatre, but she’s a terrible singer, and joins the set production team. The drama offstage is better than onstage!
Raina and Amara are always fighting, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, when something doesn’t seem right between their parents, they realise they must figure out how to get along.
240 pp. 100000401
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The Cartoonists Club
Four creative friends come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures! 288 pp. 100142152
Will two best friends survive the terrifying tryouts, with their whole grade watching? And will their friendship withstand the pressures of competition? 272 pp.
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The Tryout
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The Tryout #2: The Squad
Christina and her besties are trying out for the cheer squad again. 288 pp. 100139620
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GRAPHIC NOVELS The New Girl
Pizza Face
Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends and Romania—the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia’s heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things weren’t difficult enough!
Rex is struggling with big changes as he starts high school. 224 pp. 100136165
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This Land 2-Pack
It is a world where new tribes have been created, with abilities beyond their understanding. Each 192 pp. 300018145
Not available is AUS NZD $49.98 $39.98
Everyone at Sweet Valley Middle School is going to the biggest concert ever, but no matter how much they beg their parents, the twins aren’t allowed to go. 224 pp. 100145051
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NEW Sweet Valley Twins #4: The Haunted House
There’s a new girl in Sweet Valley... is she a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumours match reality. 224 pp. 100141486
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Sweet Valley Twins #3: Choosing Sides
Elizabeth’s BFF wants to try out for the cheer squad. 224 pp. 100135639
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NEW Sweet Valley Twins #5: Sneaking Out
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GRAPHIC NOVELS
Sunny Rolls the Dice
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Sunny Makes Her Case
Sunny starts playing Dungeons & Dragons with some new friends.
Sunny isn’t sure what she could do outside of class, then she discovers debating. But when the debate club starts to do well, Sunny realises she will have to do more than talk her way to success if they want to win.
224 pp. 100083383
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224 pp. 100132855
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Sunny Figures it Out
Sunny tries to figure out if Tony is just a friend or something more. . . 224 pp. 100146909
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Timid: A Graphic Novel
When Cecil moves to Massachusetts, he’s not sure where he will fit in at his new school. When his drawing skills are misused and get him in trouble, Cecil needs to find the courage to stand up for himself and figure out who his real friends are. 272 pp. 100132957
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Making Friends #1
Imagine if your drawings came to life and you could sketch yourself a new best friend! 272 pp. 100081194
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Making Friends #2: Back to the Drawing Board
Dany creates a magical duplicate of herself to help with homework and making friends, but things get complicated! 208 pp. 100082964
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Making Friends #4: Together Forever
There is no more magic sketchbook, but there is a new TV show based on Dany’s life! 208 pp. 100100316
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GRAPHIC NOVELS
Avatar The Last Airbender: North and South
Avatar The Last Airbender: The Rift
232 pp.
232 pp.
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When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find a bustling city!
Aang and friends honour an Air Nomad holiday that hasn’t been celebrated in over one hundred years.
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Animorphs #4: The Message
Animorphs #3: The Encounter
Cassie hears a voice calling to her from deep beneath the ocean.
Tobias is trapped in the body of a hawk... 208 pp.
208 pp.
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Wings of Fire #8: Escaping Peril 224 pp.
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NEW Wings of Fire #9: Talons of Power
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224 pp.
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Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7: Winter Turning
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Amulet #7: Firelight
Amulet #8: Supernova
Amulet #9: Waverider
224 pp.
224 pp.
256 pp.
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Emily, Trellis and Vigo try to uncover the events of Trellis’ mysterious childhood.
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Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void.
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Mixed Up
Speechless
208 pp.
256 pp.
Stella is so excited about Year 5 with her besties, until she gets a dyslexia diagnosis.
Mira’s worst enemy is staying with her family! Will Mira ever find her voice? 100144459
100142450
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Emily finally understands what she must do to defend the kingdom.
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Sea Legs: A Graphic Novel
Janey’s family is about to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime! The only problem? Janey must leave her school, her life, her best friend, the entire country behind for new adventures. 256 pp. 100141803
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GRAPHIC NOVELS
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871
160 pp.
160 pp.
When the volcano explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks Marcus and his father try to help others escape. 100134868
Oscar moves to Chicago just before one of the most devastating fires in history starts. 100125254
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NEW I Survived The Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Ben is stranded in an unfamiliar country after he is swept away by a tsunami. Can he survive one of the most destructive disasters of all time? 160 pp. 100145663
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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
I Survived The Battle Of D-Day, 1944
Paul finds himself in the middle of the largest invasion in history.
Mel loves camping in the National park, but this year everything is different. Mum is gone, and bears are about!
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George and Phoebe are sailing on the Titanic with their Aunt when it hits an iceberg...
I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001
160 pp.
160 pp.
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Barry gets swept away by floodwaters and separated from his family.
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I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
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Can Lucas manage to find his firefighter dad with New York City in chaos?
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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
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Australian Outback Birds
Bring students up close and personal with over 150 birds from Australia’s outback, bush, national parks and coasts. 64-pp hardcover. 100133779
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Wildlife of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Myke Mollard’s Mini to Maxi
Myke Mollard’s signature illustrations and engaging text bring to life hundreds of creatures found on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Discover dozens of Australian creatures, great and small. The book focuses on the comparisons of size and scale, showing us how life thrives from the microscopic to the truly colossal.
48-pp hardcover.
64-pp hardcover.
100129211
100139218
Deadly Science: Numbers in Nature
Continents of the World: Australia
AUD $29.99 $23.99 Not Available in NZ
Australia’s Dangerous Bush Creatures
Meet 47 of Australia’s most deadly and dangerous creatures. 64-pp hardcover.
Explore how number patterns, symmetry, algebra, geometry and other maths concepts have been observed in nature by First Australians for millennia. 32 pp hardcover.
100099781
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Discover the continent of Australia, and the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. 32-pp hardcover. 100126688
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What’s That? Australian Reptiles
NEW
What’s That? Australian Spiders
From flamboyant frilled lizards to burly bluetongues, sun-loving skinks, menacing mulga snakes and turtles that breathe through their bums!
This What’s That? title features a wide range of Australian spiders and some other arachnids. Jam-packed with fascinating facts, discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
32-pp hardcover. 100132092
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What’s That? Australian Mammals
What’s That? Australian Frogs, Toads & Newts
From engineering echidnas to boisterous bandicoots, quirky quolls, diligent dingoes, whopping whales and distinctive dugongs.
From precious pobblebonks, terrific turtle frogs and colourful corroboree frogs to conniving cane toads and snouty smooth newts.
32-pp hardcover. 100132093
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32-pp hardcover. 100132096
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Iceberg
24-pp hardcover.
Native to Aotearoa
100091244
An insight into Ruru, Aotearoa’s only surviving species of native owl; Tuatara, ancient wonder, wildlife treasure and survivor; and Pekapeka, a short-tailed bat and her nocturnal adventures.
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In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter Penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes. As the temperature warms, birds fly above on their long migrations. As with the advent of summer, beneath an iceberg, the sea is teeming with life. Dance a delicate dance in this evocative portrayal of the life cycle of an iceberg.
3 books, each 32 pp. 300020414
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A Curious Fact a Day
The Ultimate Ocean Encyclopedia
This spectacular book will keep curious children enthralled the whole year through with 365 astounding facts.
Discover the plants and animals that exist in every ocean habitat, from the shore to the lowest trenches. It is packed with stunning images that truly bring the wonder and majesty of the world’s oceans to life.
144-pp hardcover. 100130521
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160 pp. 100141052
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Checkmate!
A simple but comprehensive all-in-one guide to the game of chess. 112 pp. 100129673
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Football Stories: Kerr
Football Stories: Neymar
This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of football superstar Kerr in a fun, simple way that’s perfect for the very youngest football fan.
Learn about Neymar’s journey to become a football hero. 32 pp. 100141003
32 pp. 100141004
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The Stars of Football
With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book tells the story of Mbappe’s triumph, and that once he was just a footballloving kid.
100134715
Football Stories: Mbappe
32 pp. 100141002
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This modern, fully illustrated book showcases the biggest names to grace the World Cup and other elite competitions. 208-pp hardcover.
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SPELLING & READING MANIPULATIVES Magnetic Punctuation
NEW
Jumbo-sized, colourful punctuation magnets, perfect for whole class instruction.
Alphabet Axolotls
Students can make alphabet learning fun by building cute axolotls! 26 pieces, each 7cm tall.
Includes 4 full stops, 4 apostrophes, 4 commas, 2 colons, 2 semi-colons, 3 question marks, 3 exclamation marks, 4 brackets, 4 double inverted commas, 4 single inverted commas, 1 ellipsis and 1 hyphen.
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Spelligator
This exciting word-building game teaches phonemic awareness, positioning, lettersound patterns, consonants, vowels, digraphs and blends. Colour-coding is used to support the teaching of different spelling clusters.
Contraction Dominoes
Help students to learn contractions in an interactive format. 28 pieces in collector’s tin. 100135059
AUD $15.00 NZD $15.00
Includes 4 Spelligators, 75 letter tiles, 1 wordlist and 1 game guide. 100079608
AUD $49.99 NZD $49.99
Magnetic Learning Letters
These soft foam, magnetic letters offer a new spin on hands-on letter learning and reading readiness. They’re colour coded to differentiate consonants (blue) from vowels (red), further reinforcing children’s recognition of types of letters.
Magnetic Learning Letters: Lowercase
Soft foam, lowercase letters that stick to any magnetic surface to build early literacy skills. Supports students with colour-coded letters to differentiate consonants (blue) from vowels (red).
52 uppercase + 52 lowercase magnetic letters in a sturdy storage tub.
Four complete lowercase alphabet sets in a sturdy storage tub.
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NZD $62.99
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Rainbow Phonics Magnetic Letters
Brightly coloured, tactile letter-pattern components, each representing a particular sound (or phoneme). Includes colour-coded consonants, short vowels, consonant digraphs, vowel digraphs, r controlled vowels and magic e, plus a handy week-by-week activity guide with word-building examples across a synthetic phonics progression.
Giant Phonics
Boxed set of 84 magnetic letters plus pop-up magnet board.
84 pieces.
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AUD $39.99
NZD $39.99
An engaging magnetic resource to teach children about letters and sounds! Includes consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowels, changeable vowels, r-controlled vowels and magic e vowels. Ideal for displaying in the classroom or for use in activities with larger groups of children. 100087159
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
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SPELLING & READING MANIPULATIVES
Roll a Story Dice
Reading Comprehension Cubes
Enrich your classroom reading discussions with comprehension cubes. Includes specific dice for before, during and after reading questions. 6 dice, each measuring 4 x 4 x 4cm..
Sentence Cubes
Students roll cubes to generate random sentences and practise sequencing words. 9 cubes. 100139878
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AUD $25.99
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NZD $25.99
Help children develop storytelling and oral language skills! Includes colour-coded themes, such as people, animals, food, places, transport, feelings, weather, actions, sports and objects. 10 dice in a carry bag. 100079646
AUD $20.00 NZD $20.00
Learning to Sequence 4-Scene Set
Children will eagerly assemble the pieces of 12 picture stories to determine what happens next! For added fun, have children narrate the story from each scene.
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Tell a Story Magnetic Board
The ultimate storytelling board! Includes 75 thick wooden magnetic pieces that include people from different ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds and professions, as well as buildings, vehicles, trees, animals and more. Board measures 85 x 45cm. Includes 75 wooden magnetic pieces.
48 photographic cards.
100142041
100139939
AUD $119.99
Not available in NZ
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AUD $19.99 NZD $21.99
Sentence Flips
A double-sided flip stand that helps students build sentences with colour-coded nouns, adjectives, verbs, and punctuation. One side features words with blends, while the other side contains words with various vowel patterns, supported by picture examples. Measures 24 x 14cm. 100076269
AUD $19.99
NZD $19.99
Rainbow Sentences
Through a range of nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, sight words and punctuation, this hands-on magnetic resource will stimulate children to understand how to construct different sentences. 160 pieces plus built-in magnetic board. 100087195
AUD $39.99
NZD $39.99
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Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set Inspire students to build, blend and segment words with durable, colour-coded magnetic tiles. 5 double-sided dry-erase activity mats, 83 grapheme tiles and 29 blank tiles. 100135813
AUD $169.99
Phoneme Frieze
Classroom phoneme display, presented in sequence and colour-coded to the respective phase level. Includes 68 cards, each measuring 21 x 20cm. 100128260
NZD $169.99
AUD $19.00
NZD $19.00
Reading Phone
Articulation Cards
Enhance reading fluency in your classroom with vibrant, full-colour phoneme cards. Each card showcases a child modelling correct mouth positions for English language sounds, and includes a QR code linking an accompanying video. Includes 44 sound cards and 12-page teacher booklet.
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Measures 18cm. 100141039
100128010
AUD $29.99
As children softly speak into the receiver, their voices are amplified directly into their ears, providing immediate auditory feedback. This helps them focus on the sounds of words, self-correct as they read, and build confidence in their phonics skills. Ideal for whisper reading sessions, these phones make it easier for students to concentrate on pronunciation and pacing, whether they’re working independently or in small groups.
AUD $10.00
NZD $34.99
NZD $12.00
NEW Desktop Magnetic Sound Wall Boards
Everything students need to create their own personal sound walls. Includes 264 phoneme magnets, 6 vinyl pouches, 6 foldable magnetic dry-erase boards and user guide. 100144783
AUD $69.99 NZD $76.99
Phoneme Frame Cards
This set of cards uses sound buttons and phoneme frames to help children with decoding and encoding words. 161 cards. 100129823
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AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
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PHONICS
Phonics Dominoes: Long Vowels
Phonics Dominoes: Short Vowels
Add the fun of game play to literacy centres with dominoes. Supports hands-on explorations of phonics and word building, and features the most often used consonants and 27 two- and three-letter short-vowel word families so children can build hundreds of words.
Add the fun of game play to literacy centres with dominoes. Supports hands-on explorations of phonics and word building, and features the most often used consonants and 27 two- and three-letter long-vowel word families so children can build hundreds of words.
84 dominoes in 6 bright colours and an activity guide in a sturdy plastic storage jar with lid.
84 dominoes in 6 bright colours and an activity guide in a sturdy plastic storage jar with lid.
100033329
100033328
AUD $39.99 NZD $52.99
AUD $39.99
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USE THESE TWO PRODUCTS TOGETHER! Tri-Blocks Phonics Tub
Turn each Tri-block and manipulate the middle sound (CVC, CVVC), change a blend (‘sp’ to ‘sl’ or ‘st’), or change the spelling (y to i) when adding a suffix. Tri-blocks let you know the spelling rules by their colour-coding and their systematic phonics progression. Tub with 90 colour-coded Tri-blocks and teaching guide. 100063421
AUD $49.99
CCVC Builders
Set of 26 CCVC cards with picture and colour guides for building CCVC (consonant consonant vowel consonant) words with CVC or Phonics Tri-Blocks Tub.
Tri-Blocks Word Building Cards
A set of self-checking, word-building cards that can be used for sounding out or identifying sounds in various one- and twosyllable words.
26 CCVC cards with picture and colour guides.
40 cards.
AUD $24.99
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100102660
NZD $24.99
AUD $24.99
NZD $24.99
NZD $49.99
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Rainbow Phonics Tiles
Includes all of the most common letter patterns, including consonants, short vowels, consonant digraphs, vowel digraphs and split digraphs (each colour-coded accordingly). Also includes phoneme frames of different sizes for building words. Boxed set of 104 magnetic tiles plus pop-up magnet board. 100093477
AUD $39.99
NZD $39.99
CVC Objects
Begin to teach CVCs in an interactive, hands-on way as children identify objects and sound out the three letter components. Boxed set of 40 magnetic foam CVC objects. 100087208
AUD $19.99
NZD $19.99
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CVC Toolbox
Improve early word-building, spelling and phonemic awareness! Contains 70 Tri-blocks covering beginning, middle and final sounds, as well as 30 word-building cards with photographed images. Includes 70 Tri-Blocks and 30 word-building cards. 100078773
AUD $49.99
CVC Blender
An exciting word building game teaching kids to blend sounds to make new words. It focuses on the most common words in CVC patterns. 90 letter tiles and 16 word-building phoneme frames. 100093476
NZD $49.99
AUD $39.99
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CVC Spelligators
Vibrant colours and easy interlocking joins make learning CVC words fun! 24 pieces. 100144403
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
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Phonics Blox - Decoding
Students will enjoy a variety of hands-on activities where colour-coding implicitly supports their developing decoding skills. 69 pieces. 100141278
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
NZD $39.99
Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set
Practise orthographic mapping, blending sounds, and more with this life-size activity mat. Includes write-on/wipe-off circles and hearts to represent sounds and practise unknown words using the ‘heart word’ method. Measures 213 x 71cm. 100144785
AUD $139.99
NZD $152.99
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Suffix Cards Magic E Flips
A double-sided flip stand for teaching the split digraph (or magic e). Photographic images are included to provide word building examples. Measures 30 x 15cm. 100135058
AUD $19.99
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NZD $19.99
The fun way to learn the rules of adding a suffix. Each card contains a base word, the suffix rule, and folds over to show the correct spelling. 27 cards. 100139877
AUD $16.00
NZD $16.00
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DECODABLE READER BOXED SETS
Fiction Decodables Boxed Set 1
The fiction series uses bright and vibrant illustrations throughout to bring each story to life. Every story has been written with a strictly controlled text, so that children are only exposed to those letter sounds and tricky words that they have previously learnt. The series builds confidence in young readers to master the phonics code. 72 different reader titles, 12 at each Phase level. 100098775
AUD $249.99 NZD $249.99
Nonfiction Decodables Boxed Set 1
Nonfiction titles engage all learners, especially reluctant readers who may be more interested in learning facts. Every story has been written with a strictly controlled text, so that children are only exposed to letter sounds and tricky words that they have previously learnt. Uses vibrant, full-colour photography throughout. 72 different reader titles, 12 at each Phase level. 100098774
AUD $249.99
NZD $249.99
Fiction Decodables Boxed Set 2
72 additional fiction readers across the 6 Phase Levels, designed to develop emerging reading skills. 72 different reader titles, 12 at each Phase level. 100098771
AUD $249.99 NZD $249.99
Nonfiction Decodables Boxed Set 2
72 additional nonfiction readers across the 6 Phase Levels, designed to develop emerging reading skills. 72 different reader titles, 12 at each Phase level. 100098784
NZD $249.99
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AUD $249.99
Science Decodables Boxed Set
The science series engages learners who may be more interested in learning facts, covering an array of life science, human science and earth science topics. 60 different reader titles, 10 at each Phase level. 100097406
AUD $219.99 NZD $219.99
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FICTION SET 1 Fiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 1: Phonemic Awareness
Each phonemic awareness reader introduces 8 different letter sounds (phonemes). Letters presented in each text can be read by teachers using their phoneme sounds. Book Band—Emergent (Pink). Guided Reading Level: A. Reading Level: 1. 100098283 Set of 12 fiction readers 100098364 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99 NZD $49.99 AUD $269.99 NZD $269.99
Fiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 2: Letter Sounds
Letter Sound readers introduce the first 21 letter sounds. The controlled text uses only decodable regular words along with tricky words that follow the letter-by-letter progression. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: A–C. Reading Level: 1–3. 100098284 Set of 12 fiction readers 100098366 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Fiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 3: Phonics
Phonics readers introduce the next 22 letter sounds. The controlled text uses only decodable regular words and tricky words that follow the letter-by-letter progression. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: C–D. Reading Level: 3–5 100098314 Set of 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99
100098368 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Fiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 4: Blends
Blend readers introduce 38 different adjacent consonants (blends). They feature a strictly controlled vocabulary and introduce further sentence development and story structure. Book Band—Early 2 (Yellow). Guided Reading Level: C-E. Reading Level: 3–8. 100098315
Set of 12 fiction readers
100098370 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
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Fiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 5: Vowel Sounds
Vowel Sound readers introduce further 20 letter patterns, mainly focusing on alternative vowel sounds. They feature a strictly controlled vocabulary and build on sentence structure and word counts. Book Band—Fluency 1 (Orange). Guided Reading Level: H–J. Reading Level: 14–18 Set includes 6 copies x 12 fiction readers, each with colourful illustrations. 100098372
Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
AUD $269.99
NZD $269.99
Fiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 6: Spelling
Spelling readers consolidate earlier taught phonics skills and tricky words, incorporating a rich vocabulary introducing suffixes. Book bank—Fluency 2 (Turquoise). Guided reading level: H–K. Reading Level 16–20. 100098317
Set of 12 fiction readers
100098373 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
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AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
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NONFICTION SET 1 Nonfiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 1: Phonemic Awareness
Phonemic awareness nonfiction readers are designed for teaching the understanding of sounds in words. Each reader introduces 8 different letter sounds (phonemes). Book Band—Emergent (Pink). Guided Reading Level: A. Reading Level: 1 Set includes 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers, each with colourful illustrations. 100098365
AUD $269.99
NZD $269.99
Nonfiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 2: Letter Sounds
Presented with clear photographic images, these readers introduce the first 21 letter sounds, featuring a strictly controlled vocabulary that follows the letter-by-letter progression. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: A–C. Reading Level: 1–3. 100098320 Set of 12 nonfiction readers 100098367 Set of 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Nonfiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 3: Phonics
Phonics nonfiction readers introduce the next 22 letter sounds, featuring a strictly controlled vocabulary and an increase in tricky words. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: B–D. Reading Level: 2–5. 100098321
Set of 12 nonfiction readers
100098369 Set of 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Blend nonfiction readers introduce 38 different adjacent consonants (or blends). The text features a strictly controlled vocabulary and development in sentence structure. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: B–D. Reading Level: 2–6. 100098322 Set of 12 nonfiction readers 100098371
Set of 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
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Nonfiction Decodables Set 1, Phase 4: Blends
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FICTION SET 2
Fiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 2: Letter Sounds
Letter Sounds fiction readers introduce the first 21 letter sounds. The text uses a strict vocabulary, using recognisable decodable and tricky words. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: A–C. Reading Level: 1–3. 100098359 Set of 12 fiction readers 100098384 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Fiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 3: Phonics
Phonics fiction readers introduce the next 22 letter sounds, presented with vibrant and unique story illustrations. Book Band—Early 2 (Yellow). Guided Reading Level: C–D. Reading Level: 3–6. 100098360 Set of 12 fiction readers 100098385 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Fiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 4: Blends
Blend readers introduce 38 different adjacent consonants (blends), with a strict vocabulary of decodable and tricky words. Book Band—Early 2 (Yellow). Guided Reading Level: D–F. Reading Level: 6–8. 100098361
Set of 12 fiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
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100098386 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
Fiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 5: Vowel Sounds
Vowel Sound readers introduce 20 letter patterns, mainly focusing on alternative vowel sounds. Book Band—Fluency 2 (Turquoise). Guided Reading Level: I–K. Reading Level: 16–18. 100098387 Set of 6 copies x 12 fiction readers
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NONFICTION SET 2
Nonfiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 2: Letter Sounds
Letter Sound nonfiction readers introduce the first 21 letter sounds, using decodable regular words along with tricky words and featuring vibrant photography. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: A–C. Reading Level: 1–4. 100098333 Set of 12 nonfiction readers 100098390 Set of 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers
AUD $49.99 AUD $269.99
NZD $49.99 NZD $269.99
Nonfiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 3: Phonics
Phonics nonfiction readers introduce the next 22 letter sounds and feature clear photographic images. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: B–D. Reading Level: 2–5. Set of 12 nonfiction readers. 100098334
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
Nonfiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 4: Blends
Blend nonfiction readers introduce 38 different adjacent consonants (or blends). Phase 4 readers have a strictly controlled vocabulary that follows the letter-by-letter progression. Book Band— Early 2 (Yellow). Guided Reading Level: C–D. Reading Level: 4–6. Set includes 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers, each with colourful illustrations. 100098392
AUD $269.99
NZD $269.99
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Nonfiction Decodables Set 2, Phase 5: Vowel Sounds
Vowel Sound nonfiction readers introduce 20 letter patterns, focusing on alternative vowel sounds. Book Band—Fluency 2 (Turquoise). Guided Reading Level: I-J.Reading Level: 16-17. Set includes 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers, each with colourful illustrations. 100098393
AUD $269.99
NZD $269.99
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SCIENCE DECODABLES
Science Decodables Phase 2: Letter Sounds
Letter sound readers introduce the first 21 letter sounds while covering compelling animal science topics. They have a strictly controlled vocabulary that follows the letter-by-letter progression along with tricky words. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: A–C. Reading Level: 1–3. Set includes 12 nonfiction readers, each with colourful illustrations. 100098325
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
Science Decodables Phase 3: Phonics
Phonics readers introduce the next 22 letter sounds and cover wildlife science topics. Book Band—Early 1 (Red). Guided Reading Level: C–D. Reading Level: 3–5. Set includes 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers, each with colourful illustrations. 100098326
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
Science Decodables Phase 4: Blends
Blend readers introduce 38 different adjacent consonants (or blends), while exploring Earth science topics. Book Band—Early 4 (Green). Guided Reading Level: E–G. Reading Level: 8–12. Set includes 6 copies x 12 nonfiction readers, each with colourful illustrations.
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100098327
Set of 12 nonfiction readers
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
Science Decodables Phase 5: Vowel Sounds
Introducing 20 letter patterns, mainly focusing on alternative vowel sounds. The text explores human science topics. Book Band—Fluency 1 (Orange). Guided Reading Level: G–K. Reading Level: 12–16. 100098328
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Set of 12 nonfiction readers
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
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DECODABLE PICTURE & CHAPTER BOOKS Decodable Big Books Fiction
Group instruction of the Science of Reading is made simple with six big books covering Letters and Sounds phases 2-4. 6 big books measuring 42 x 30cm, each 8 pp. 100131400
AUD $69.99
NZD $69.99
Decodable Big Books Non-Fiction
Group decoding instruction is made simple with six big books covering Letters and Sounds phases 2-4. 6 big books measuring 42 x 30cm, each 8 pp. 100131402
AUD $69.99
NZD $69.99
NEW Jill Jet - Decodable Chapter Books Boxed Set
NEW June Bloom - Decodable Chapter Books Boxed Set
These decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master their letter sounds, all whilst reading their very first chapter book series. 6 books, 40-44 pp + slipcase.
Decodable stories designed to help students review and master vowel sounds, with controlled text aligned to Phase 5 of Rainbow Phonics. 6 books, 40-44 pp + slipcase. 100145932
100141275
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
NZD $49.99
NEW Cricket the Kid - Decodable Chapter Books Boxed Set
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AUD $49.99
Cricket the Kid decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master blends whilst reading their first chapter book series. 6 books, 40-44 pp + slipcase. 100145931
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
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Booklife Decodables Pack A
Pack A covers Phases 1-3 in the synthetic phonics system, helping young readers progress from reading wordless books to the first graphemes. 60 readers, 16-32 pp.
AUD $199.00
NZD $229.00
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300015307
Booklife Decodables Pack B
Pack B collects the Blue, Green and Orange BookLife Reader bands and covers phases 3-5. Carefully introduces and practises new digraphs (combined graphemes that create new sounds) and split digraphs. 60 readers, 16-32 pp. 300015303
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NZD $229.00
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Booklife Decodables Pack C
Pack C collects the Turquoise, Purple, Gold, White and Lime BookLife Reader bands and covers the completion of phase 5 and the whole of phase 6, concluding in a free reading experience. Introduces alternative pronunciation of graphemes and digraphs the reader will have already encountered, instead focusing on fluency with greater sentence complexity and increased word and page counts. 60 readers, 16-32 pp. 300015306
AUD $199.00
NZD $229.00
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Booklife Decodables Pack D – Nonfiction
Pack D collects all levels of the BookLife Reader bands and covers an array of nonfiction topics. 60 readers, 16-24 pp. 300016505
AUD $199.00
NZD $229.00
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HERO ACADEMY Project X Hero Academy is a series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes! Comprised of 78 inspirational fiction books (6 titles x 6 copies each) that are fully decodable and matched to a letters and sounds phonics sequence. The fine phonic progression ensures that you can match every child to the right book. Suitable for one-to-one, independent and guided reading.
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 1/1+, Letters and Sounds Phase 1 & 2, Set 1
36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 1/1+; Reading Recovery Level 1; Fountas & Pinnell Level A. Foundation. 300011020
AUD $299.00
NZD $329.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 1+, Letters and Sounds Phase 2, Sets 3-5
36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 1+; Reading Recovery Level 1; Fountas & Pinnell Level A. Foundation. 300011070
AUD $299.00
NZD $329.00
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Hero Academy: Oxford Level 2, Phase 3, Sets 6-7+
36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 2; Reading Recovery Level 2; Fountas & Pinnell Level B. Foundation. 300011071
AUD $318.00
NZD $348.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 3, Letters and Sounds Phase 3 36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 3; Reading Recovery Level 3-5; Fountas & Pinnell Level C-D. Foundation. 300011047
AUD $318.00 NZD $348.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 4, Letters and Sounds Phase 4
36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 4; Reading Recovery Level 6-9; Fountas & Pinnell Level D-F. Year 1. 300011050
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AUD $318.00
NZD $348.00
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Hero Academy: Oxford Level 5, Letters and Sounds Phase 5 36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 5; Reading Recovery Level 10-14; Fountas & Pinnell Level F-H. Year 1. 300011049
AUD $318.00
NZD $348.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 7, Letters and Sounds Phase 6 36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 7; Reading Recovery Level 17; Fountas & Pinnell Level J. Years 1 to 2. 300011058
AUD $358.00
NZD $392.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 6, Letters and Sounds Phase 5 36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 6; Reading Recovery Level 15-16; Fountas & Pinnell Level I. Year 1. 300011048
AUD $358.00
NZD $392.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 8, Letters and Sounds Phase 6
36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 8; Reading Recovery Level 18-19; Fountas & Pinnell Level J-K. Year 2. 300011057
AUD $358.00
NZD $392.00
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Hero Academy: Oxford Level 9, Letters and Sounds Phase 6 36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 9; Reading Recovery Level 20-21; Fountas & Pinnell Level K-L. Year 2. 300011056
AUD $405.00
NZD $442.00
Hero Academy: Oxford Level 10, Letters and Sounds Phase 6
36 full-colour softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each). Oxford Reading Level 10; Reading Recovery Level 22-24; Fountas & Pinnell Level M-O. Year 3. 300011051
AUD $405.00
NZD $442.00
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PHONICS READER SETS
Sounds and Letters Readers 22-Pack
NEW
Decodable Books Kindergarten Set 1: 15-Book Set
Give your early readers a strong start as they explore new sounds and build phonological awareness, phonics skills, and confidence with high-frequency words. 15 books, each 12 pp. 100145645
AUD $179.99
This comprehensive set of readers introduces students to the phonics code in the Letters and Sounds format. Covering vowels, consonants and blends, the readers are organised to follow students skill progression in decoding. An ideal resource for lesson repetition and reinforcement of essential phonics practice. 22 readers, each 16 pp. 100100908
AUD $145.00 NZD $158.00
NZD $199.99
TAS & FRIENDS DECODABLES
Tas & Friends Decodables Set 2
Tas & Friends Decodables Set 1 10 readers, each 16 pp. 100100608
10 readers, each 16 pp.
AUD $69.00 NZD $79.00
100100609
AUD $69.00
NZD $79.00
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Written to provide a reading resource when introducing phonics and decoding. Beautifully presented with engaging characters and stories these readers are ideal for repetitive use of specific consonants, vowels and blends combinations.
Sustainability Levelled Readers
These phonics readers cover important curriculum-linked environmental and sustainability topics. The series represents a new phonics program, ideal for use as take-home readers, as guided group reading and for independent reading. Reading Recovery Levels 1-5. 20 readers, each 16 pp. 300011495
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AUD $120.00
Sustainability Levelled Readers Set 2
Levelled, phonics readers covering important curriculum-linked environmental and sustainability topics. Reading Recovery Levels 1-5. 20 readers, each 16 pp. 100093446
AUD $120.00
NZD $131.00
NZD $131.00
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READER SETS
Celebrations and Events Levelled Readers
Celebrations and Events Levelled Readers Set 2
20 readers, each 16 pp.
20 readers, each 16 pp.
Levelled readers covering events of cultural significance here in Australia and for our Asian neighbours. Ideal for take-home reading, guided reading groups and free reading time. Reading Recovery Levels 1-5. 300011496
AUD $120.00
NZD $131.00
History of the First Australians Set 1
Levelled readers covering events of cultural significance here in Australia and for our Asian neighbours. Ideal for take-home reading, guided reading groups and free reading time. Reading Recovery Levels 1-5. 100093445
AUD $120.00
NZD $131.00
History of the First Australians Set 2
Reading-levelled readers that are ideal to use as take-home readers, or for guided reading groups and free reading sessions. Covers Reading Recovery Levels 14-20.
These curriculum-linked, levelled readers are ideal to use as take-home readers, or for guided reading groups and free reading sessions. Covers Reading Recovery Levels 5-12.
20 readers, each 24 pp.
20 readers, each 24 pp.
100052269
AUD $239.00 NZD $269.00
100081068
AUD $239.00
NZD $269.00
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History of the First Australians Set 3
Reading-levelled, take-home readers that are ideal to use as take-home readers, or for guided reading groups and free reading sessions. Covers Reading Recovery Levels 20-30. 20 readers, each 24 pp. 300011129
AUD $239.00
NZD $269.00
History of the First Australians Set 4
Levelled, take-home readers expanding on Indigenous story content across all states and territories, and including QR code technology to cater for tech-savvy, visually stimulated and multimodal learners. Covers Reading Recovery Levels 10-20. 20 readers, each 24 pp. 100099565
AUD $239.00
NZD $269.00
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HI-LO BOOKS
Barrington Stoke Primary Starter Pack
Barrington Stoke is the leading publisher of accessible hi-lo books. Pack includes 15 fiction books with interest and ability ages ranging from 5-11 years. 15 books, 32-128 pp. 100134819
AUD $231.85
NZD $261.85
NEW Real World Nonfiction Hi-Lo Decodables Boxed Set
Age-appropriate, high-interest, nonfiction and social studies topics with vibrant, modern photography to match controlled, decodable text. 60 readers, each 8 pp. 100141277
NZD $249.99
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Hi-Lo Diversity Decodables Set 1
Build confidence in older, struggling readers as they master the phonics code. The week-by-week program features high interest adventure stories, centred around a cast of diverse and relatable characters. 60 different reader titles, 12 at each Phase level. 100099573
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AUD $249.99
NZD $249.99
Hi-Lo Diversity Decodables Set 2
An additional set of Letters & Sounds decodable readers tailored specifically for older, struggling readers. 60 different reader titles, 12 at each Phase level. 100131393 AUD $249.99
NZD $249.99
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HI-LO BOOKS
Silly Science Hi-Lo Readers
Hideous History Hi-Lo Readers
A Survivor’s Guide to... Hi-Lo Readers
Who said science has to be serious? Four Hi-Lo readers with an interest age of 9-12 and a reading age of 6-7, all about silly science.
Hi-Lo books with an interest age of 9-12 and reading age of 7-8, all about the gruesome past.
4 readers, each 32 pp.
300015779
4 readers, each 24 pp.
AUD $29.00 NZD $32.00
300015776
300015777
AUD $29.00 NZD $32.00
4 readers, each 24 pp.
Hi-Lo books with an interest age of 9-12 and a reading age of 6-7, all about surviving fantasy apocalypse attacks.
AUD $29.00
NZD $32.00
NEW Symbolised Classics Reading Library: The Starter Collection
The Symbolised Classics series transforms history’s greatest stories into accessible texts by using symbols, accompanying audio book and signing video, and sensory features on the cover to assist with sensory output. 5 books, 104-208 pp + slipcase. 100141508
AUD $49.00 NZD $54.00
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Explore Hi-Lo Chapter Books Set 1
This series was developed by Australian authors for Australian readers and is set at Reading Recovery levels 19-28. Sight words are introduced to be reviewed before reading, with extension exercises to improve reading and writing skills after reading. Each text is designed with short sentences, using informal vernacular without slang or crude-talk, to allow fluency of reading numerous pages. 20 books, each 16 pp. 300011763
AUD $259.00
NZD $279.00
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LITERACY TASK CARDS
Decodable Cards: Advanced Phonics Concepts
Improve phonics skills with a comprehensive set of laminated cards covering blends, digraphs, vowel pairs, plurals, and more. Includes decodable stories and a teaching guide. Includes 125 cards (5 copies of 25 different cards, each measuring 23cm x 18cm) and 48-page teaching guide. 100089366
AUD $79.99
NZD $89.99
Comprehension Strategies Box 1
The box contains a set of full-colour, differentiated literacy cards designed to support the teaching and learning of nine different comprehension strategies. These wellresearched and proven strategies—predicting, visualising, making connections, questioning, clarifying, summarising, determining importance, inferring and synthesising—are compiled to help teachers unlock their students’ reading abilities. Box 1 is suitable for students aged 5-6. 162 colour-coded strategy cards. Teaching guide. Activity book. 100098573
AUD $250.00
NZD $273.00
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THE LITERACY BOX
Supplementary materials to support your reading program and cater for the needs of capable, independent readers at each level in your classroom. Features: fully supports the Australian Curriculum English Language strand, incorporates three levels of comprehension, word study and grammar questions in a multiple-choice format, assesses 12 different comprehension skills and pronoun references, includes both fiction and nonfiction texts, and includes cross-curricular activities.
The Literacy Box 1
The Literacy Box 3
100038460
100038462
AUD $495.00 NZD $495.00
AUD $495.00 NZD $495.00
75 colourfully illustrated 4-pp cards with texts covering a variety of genres and text types. Answer cards. Teacher guide. Lower Primary.
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75 colourfully illustrated 4-pp cards with texts covering a variety of genres and text types. Answer cards. Teacher guide. Upper Primary.
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LITERACY TASK CARDS
100 Task Cards in a Box: Figurative Language
A collection of ready-to-use task cards to help students with the complexities of figurative language. Each card features a highly engaging mini-passage with key questions related to idioms, similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, understatement, irony, onomatopoeia, and alliteration. Boxed set of 100 durable task cards. 100096577
AUD $45.00
NZD $49.00
100 Task Cards in a Box: Context Clues
A collection of ready-to-use task cards that feature engaging minipassages. Key questions give students lots of practice unlocking the meaning of new words by using definition, example, synonym, antonym, inference, and word parts. Boxed set of 100 durable task cards. 100096584
AUD $45.00
NZD $49.00
100 Task Cards in a Box: Inferences
Hone students’ inferencing skills with this collection of ready-to-use task cards, that feature a variety of informational and literary mini-passages with comprehension questions. Boxed set of 100 durable task cards. 100096559
AUD $45.00
NZD $49.00
100 Task Cards in a Box: Literary Text
A collection of ready-to-use task cards that feature a wide range of literary mini-passages. Each card includes five comprehension questions that guide students to understand the concepts of character, setting, theme, mood, tone, point of view and more. Boxed set of 100 durable task cards.
AUD $45.00
NZD $49.00
100 Task Cards in a Box: Informational Text
ENGLISH
100083971
This collection of ready-to-go task cards features high-interest, short passages with key questions that prompt students to identify the main idea, make inferences, sequence events, compare and contrast, determine the author’s purpose, summarise and more. Boxed set of 100 durable task cards. 100083963
AUD $45.00
NZD $49.00
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TRAIT CRATES TRAIT CRATE PLUS Teaching writing is now even easier with everything you need to help students use the six traits—Ideas, Organisation, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency and Conventions—to improve their writing! Each Trait Crate Plus (Foundation to Grade 5) offers: • A companion website that provides access to downloadable pages for students, video interviews with children’s authors, and student-friendly scoring guides • 6 high-interest books hand selected for each trait • 6 teaching guides filled with step-by-step lessons, graphic organisers, a scoring rubric and extension activities • 6 teaching posters (each 432mm x 559mm) • Colour-coded stickers for organisation • The Writing Thief, a 216-pp resource with practical activities. Each Trait Crate (Grades 6 and 7) offers: • A CD with mentor-text passages, whiteboard actvities and reproducibles • 6 high-interest books hand selected for each trait • 6 teaching guides filled with step-by-step lessons, graphic organisers, a scoring rubric and extension activities • 6 teaching posters (each 432mm x 559mm) • Colour-coded stickers for organisation • The Writing Thief, a 216-pp resource with practical activities.
Trait Crate Plus (Grade 1) 100050042 AUD $164.00
NZD $180.00
NZD $180.00
Trait Crate Plus (Grade 3) 100050044 AUD $164.00
NZD $180.00
Trait Crate Plus (Grade 4) 100050045 AUD $164.00 NZD $180.00
Trait Crate Plus (Grade 5) 100050046 AUD $164.00
NZD $180.00
Trait Crate (Grade 6) 100014381 AUD $134.00
Trait Crate (Grade 7) 100013639 AUD $134.00 NZD $146.00
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Trait Crate Plus (Grade 2) 100050043 AUD $164.00
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Trait Crate Plus (Foundation) 100050041 AUD $164.00 NZD $180.00
NZD $146.00
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POETRY
Poet Tree
Inspire students to write poems, short stories, Haiku and descriptive passages with a beautiful classroom tree! Includes 180cm tree, 15 decorations, 128 paper poetry sheets in 4 designs. 100139873
AUD $49.99
NZD $54.99
Spooky Poems 128 pp.
100112144
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
Dinosaur Poems
Family Poems
School Poems
100112136
100112138
100112142
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
Magic Poems
Pet Poems
Silly Poems
100112140
100112141
100112143
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
AUD $8.00 NZD $10.40
128 pp.
128 pp.
128 pp.
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128 pp.
128 pp.
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DICTIONARY & THESAURUS Australian Middle Primary Oxford Dictionary
Australian Oxford Junior Dictionary
Featuring over 25,000 headwords, this dictionary accustoms students to the style in which most adult dictionaries are written, while also being easy for students to use because it avoids abbreviations and similar conventions.
A dictionary for students aged 7-9 including over 4500 headwords and over 400 contemporary illustrations and photos. 304 pp.
664 pp.
100131699
100085559
AUD $29.95 NZD $33.99
Australian Advanced Primary Oxford Dictionary
AUD $32.95
NZD $37.99
Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins
More than 50,000 headwords, with each headword and derivative highlighted for easy recognition. Covers contemporary Australian terms and words from the areas of environment, technology, popular culture, science, medicine, economics and food. Appendices include a 32-page grammar and reference guide.
An engaging, funny and absorbing history of thousands of words and phrases used in everyday language. Includes thematic words and free online support. 480 pp. 100046582
AUD $29.95
NZD $35.99
1168 pp. 100086279
AUD $32.95
NZD $37.99
Australian Primary Oxford Integrated Dictionary & Thesaurus
This resource is the only integrated upper primary dictionary and thesaurus informed by the lexicographical expertise of the Australian National Dictionary Centre. Includes over 20,000 dictionary headwords, over 10,000 thesaurus headwords, a comprehensive spelling, grammar and punctuation guide, and more. 600 pp. 100125005
Australian Middle Primary Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
The most up-to-date, fully integrated primary dictionary and thesaurus available in Australia, featuring the words most commonly used by Australian children in Years 3 and 4, and combining a dictionary and thesaurus using an innovative ‘one-stop’ entry format. 824 pp. 100086388
AUD $32.95
NZD $37.99
AUD $32.95 NZD $37.99
ENGLISH
New Zealand Oxford Primary School Dictionary A dictionary written especially for New Zealand students aged 10–12. Fully revised, it provides information to develop students’ understanding of how words are used in the English language, and particularly in New Zealand English. 552 pp. 100046358
Not available in AU
NZD $45.99
New Zealand Oxford Primary School Dictionary & Thesaurus
Written for 10-12 year olds, this fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus assists students to develop and extend their knowledge of words and definitions, as well as to build word power using the extensive list of synonyms provided.
New Zealand School Oxford Dictionary
The fourth edition of this best-selling dictionary introduces students to the style in which most adult dictionaries are written. 496 pp. 100052040
Not available in AU
NZD $34.99
381 pp. 100046359
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GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY Oxford Atlas for Australian Schools (Years 5-6)
216-pp full-colour softcover. 100051541
AUD $43.95 Not Available in NZ
Oxford Atlas for Australian Schools (Foundation-Year 2)
112-pp full-colour softcover. 100051539
AUD $43.95 Not Available in NZ
Oxford Atlas for Australian Schools (Years 3-4)
168-pp full-colour softcover. 100051540
AUD $43.95 Not Available in NZ
FEATURES MORE THAN 100 ILLUSTRATIONS!
NEW
Globe 4 Kids
This write-on/wipe-off, easy-to-assemble 30cm globe includes more than 100 illustrations of animals, recognisable landmarks, cultural icons, foods and people in traditional clothing. 695mm 30cm diameter globe. Includes a non-permanent globe marker, two sheets of activities (one includes easy to peel and replace stickers).
AUD $105.99
NZD $116.99
Measures 74 x 50cm. 100148938
AUD $9.99
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100086900
World Map With Flags Poster
This extra-large laminated chart places Australia at the centre, allowing learners to quickly understand its global position relative to other continents and countries. The map is rich in detail, featuring flags from every country, global time zones, ocean depths, and spot maps of Europe, the Arctic Circle, and Antarctica. On the reverse side, an interactive challenge awaits—students can test their geography skills by placing countries in their correct positions, encouraging active learning and memory recall. The durable, wipe-clean surface makes it ideal for repeated classroom use with non-permanent markers.
Our World Boxed Set Plus Plus Flags of the World
This set instructs kids on how to build flags in various sizes from all around the world, including the Australian flag! Also includes templates for students to create their own flags. Materials are BPA-free and phthalatefree, and made with 100% wind energy. 600 pieces, 2 base plates. 100128577
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NZD $11.99
AUD $60.95 NZD $66.95
Plus Plus People of the World
This kit contains Plus-Plus pieces in various colours and shapes that reflect human diversity, enabling students to learn about cultures from around the world. Includes 275 pieces, 2 small baseplates and a guidebook. 100139761
AUD $31.95
NZD $34.95
A great way to start exploring the majesty of our world in hardback, perfect for children who are just beginning to read alone. 10 hardcovers, each 32 pp. 100100052
AUD $49.00 NZD $55.00
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AUSTRALIA’S NEIGHBOURS
Australia’s Neighbours Set 4
This exciting series explores the landscapes, culture and people of Australia’s closest neighbours. Inside each book you’ll find current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, timelines and photographs. Every book is a valuable resource designed to support Australian students and teachers, and meet Australian National Curriculum requirements. 5 books, each 32 pp. 100083885
AUD $59.00
NZD $65.00
Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica
Take a journey to Antarctica and share the fascination with this incredible continent with everyone who travels there. Featuring journal entries, poetry, quotations, drawings, paintings and photographs, Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch have personally selected an inspiring mix of their own and others’ work, from the early age of exploration through to the present day. 96-pp hardcover. 100135676
AUD $35.00
NZD $38.00
Blue Planet II
South with the Seabirds
40-pp hardcover. 100135564
AUD $23.99
NZD $26.99
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In 1959, four scientists travelled to an island at the edge of the world, becoming the first female scientists to join an Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition.
This is our Blue Planet—a beautiful blue marble suspended in a sea of stars. Dive into these incredible stories, reimagined with breathtaking illustrations and beautiful storytelling. 64 pp. 100100913
AUD $12.00 NZD $15.00
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AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY
Capital Cities Across Australia Pack
Get to know our state capitals with information on state icons, landscape and culture. 8 books, each 32 pp. 100091822
AUD $99.00 Not Available in NZ
Australian States & Territories 8-Pack
Boost your classroom reference library with eight nonfiction titles covering the geography, history, economics, government, Aboriginal history and culture, and little-known facts about each Australian state and territory. Includes biographies of notable people, maps, timelines, statistics, historic illustrations and much more. 8 books, each 32 pp. 300018604
AUD $79.00 Not Available in NZ
Drought in Australia
An insight into droughts in Australia and how they impact all people, from farmers to city dwellers. 32-pp hardcover. 100133822
Marvel at the two-century growth of a Bull Kauri Pine seed in the Daintree Rainforest. 32-pp hardcover. 100131279
AUD $26.99
NZD $28.99
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Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree
Australia’s Environmental Issues 6-Pack
An overview of the significant environmental issues currently affecting our environment. Each title offers informative text with photographs, plus labelled diagrams, that outline the cause of each issue and focus on solutions. Each 32 pp. 100080745
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Flora: Australia’s Most Curious Plants
Plantabulous!
Flora celebrates the history, quirks and uses of Australia’s native plants, and how vital they are for our unique ecosystems.
Plantabulous! presents 26 iconic and unique native plants for students to discover in their local park, bushland or even in their school!
48-pp hardcover.
64-pp hardcover.
100135520
AUD $29.99
100133084
Not Available in NZ
AUD $29.99
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AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY
NEW
Hatch
I am NOT an Owl!
NEW
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Fabulous Frogs
Get a glimpse of Australia’s amazing egglaying creatures, their habitats and how they care for their young.
The world of Australian nocturnal animals explored through the eyes of an inquisitive child.
A celebration of Australian native frogs, and their fascinating features and behaviours.
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
100141743
100141258
AUD $19.99
AUD $21.59 Not Available in NZ
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Creature Corridors
Follow kangaroos, koalas, birds, fish, crabs, cassowaries and lizards through wildlife corridors that provide safe paths to food and shelter.
NEW
100134808
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Cassowary Dad
AUD $19.99
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Not Available in NZ
Every Rock Has a Story
Australia is full of unique geological formations, from pink diamonds and stromatolites, Uluru, and granite rocks formed billions of years ago.
32-pp hardcover.
After patiently incubating his mate’s eggs, Cassowary Dad must raise the chicks alone. When a monsoon tears through their rainforest home, will this devoted dad be able to save his family?
100140386
32-pp hardcover.
100140385
100140384
AUD $26.39
AUD $21.59
Not Available in NZ
AUD $21.59 Not Available in NZ
64-pp hardcover.
Not Available in NZ
OZBOX
OZBOX: Learning Through Literacy Year 4
360 laminated topic cards in 3 storage boxes (6 each of 24 Geography topic cards, 6 each of 16 History topic cards, and 6 each of 20 Science topic cards).
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A comprehensive and engaging program providing full coverage of the Australian Curriculum for Geography, History and Science. The included cards are highly visual, informative and detailed, giving students the opportunity to engage with the included topics.
100050136
AUD $318.00
Not Available in NZ
OZBOX: Learning Through Literacy Year 5
336 laminated topic cards in 3 storage boxes (6 each of 20 Geography topic cards, 6 each of 20 History topic cards, and 6 each of 16 Science topic cards). 100050137
AUD $318.00 Not Available in NZ
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AUSTRALIAN HISTORY My Place
Eureka!
48 pp.
AUD $21.59 NZD $23.99
Trace the history of one piece of land in Sydney from 1788 to 1988 through the stories of the various children who have lived there. 100049018
AUD $15.99 NZD $22.39
Working in Australia 4-Pack
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Votes for Women!
A stirring story of the goldfields and the Eureka Rebellion. 32-pp hardcover.
The stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia— inspired by real people and historical events.
100087400
32-pp hardcover.
Australian Transport 4-Pack
100100837
AUD $21.59 NZD $23.99
Great Aussie Sports 4-Pack
Personal accounts from real people working within sport, health, science and construction industries in Australia, and detailed information about career opportunities.
This bright and informative series looks at the development of our transport systems and what they mean for life in Australia today.
4 books, each 32 pp.
Each 32 pp.
300016978
300019902
AUD $65.00
300016223
AUD $64.00 NZD $70.00
AUD $59.00
Not Available in NZ
An Australia-focused nonfiction series diving into the nation’s favourite sports. Each 32 pp.
NZD $72.00
Then and Now Complete Set
Amazing photographs accompanied by bite-sized chunks of information present seven key Australian Curriculum History topics looking at the past and the present. 7 books, each 26 pp. 300011000
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AUD $69.00
NZD $74.00
Democracy and the Australian Government 4-Pack
An excellent resource for civic studies, this series provides a comprehensive introduction to the law-making process, and insight into how the government and wider Australian society function. Each 32 pp. 300018619
AUD $45.00
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World Heritage Australia 4-Pack
Find out how UNESCO chooses World Heritage Sites and what listings mean for the countries involved. The titles in this series cover magnificent natural Australian locations, precious historic buildings and places that contain rare archaeological remains. They include sections on Indigenous culture, sustainability, environmental management and the importance of place to support the Australian Curriculum. Each 32 pp. 100076742
AUD $35.00 NZD $39.00
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INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA INDIGENOUS ART COLLECTIONS A valuable and beautiful collection of Indigenous line art, developed so children can learn more about First Nation’s People by exploring how their art is a reflection of dreaming stories, culture and everyday family life. Created by Yidinji man Trevor Fourmile from Cairns, far North Queensland—his work reflects the Yidinji people’s culture and the beautiful coastal rainforests and breathtaking life of the coral waters.
Indigenous Art Collection: Animals and Plants
Indigenous Art Collection: Dance, Music and Art
100094095
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AUD $49.95 Not Available in NZ
AUD $49.95 Not Available in NZ
100-pp softcover. Reproducible.
100-pp softcover. Reproducible.
Indigenous Art Collection: Symbols, Markings and Body Art
Indigenous Art Collection: People and Places
100-pp softcover. Reproducible.
100094098
100094097
AUD $49.95 Not Available in NZ
AUD $49.95 Not Available in NZ
100-pp softcover. Reproducible.
INDIGENOUS GAMES CARDS Get active with these collections of 35 fun games inspired by traditional and contemporary Indigenous games. Each game has been designed in consultation with Indigenous communities around Australia and includes background information to help children understand the Indigenous context of each activity. There is a focus on developing throwing, catching and strengthening skills and, by combining cards, you will have complete lesson plans from warm-up to skill building, to game practice!
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Indigenous Games Card Set 1
35 full-colour, double-sided, laminated cards, each 21 x 15cm. Instruction guide. Early Years.
35 full-colour, double-sided, laminated cards, each 21 x 15cm. Instruction guide. Lower Primary.
Indigenous Games Card Set 2
Indigenous Games Card Set 3
100050227
100058773
100058774
AUD $39.95
Not Available in NZ
AUD $39.95
Not Available in NZ
35 full-colour, double-sided, laminated cards, each 21 x 15cm. Instruction guide. Upper Primary.
AUD $39.95
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INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA
Bush Foods Snap!
Aboriginal Topic Cards
Students learn about bush foods and their importance to Aboriginal culture while playing fun card games.
These cards are designed to be used as a starting point for learning more about the beautiful history and continuing culture of Australia’s Aboriginal people.
40 cards, each measuring 11 x 8cm. 100133698
AUD $44.99
Not Available in NZ
30 A6 cards printed on high quality gloss 350gsm artboard. 100133696
AUD $49.99 Not Available in NZ
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Yarn Circles Cards
Yarning Cards
Develop students’ understanding of how Indigenous people feel connection to the land and their culture, with cards featuring First Nations words and symbols and activities.
Explore the cultural importance of yarning with 60 fun questions designed to spark conversations and dialogue with children.
30 laminated, full-colour cards.
60 cards.
100087589
100141571
AUD $59.95
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AUD $44.98
Not Available in NZ
Walkabout Wellbeing Activity Cards
The ancient practices of our First Nations people have powerful applications toward skills and wellbeing today. Use these cards to foster students connection to nature. 30 cards. 100131148
AUD $59.95
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Indigenous Symbols Matching Pairs
Indigenous Bush Tucker
NEW
Languages of Our Nation
Designed in collaboration with award-winning Aboriginal artist De GreerYindimincarlie, students match indigenous symbols to deepen their First Nations understanding.
Use this set to encourage role-playing while opening conversations about traditional landowners and culture.
An Australia-wide representation of some of our 250 Indigenous languages, created in consultation with First Nations Land Councils.
10 pieces.
26 blocks, each measuring 4cm.
20 wooden discs, each measuring 5cm diameter + drawstring bag.
100145697
100145698
100135673
AUD $49.99 Not Available in NZ
AUD $49.99 Not Available in NZ
AUD $39.99 Not Available in NZ
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INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA Indigenous Library Bags 5-Pack
NEW
Provide your students with a convenient way to transport their books between home and school with strong, 100% cotton library bags. Each bag features a different marine animal. An explanation of the link between the animal and Indigenous storytelling tradition is shown on the reverse side.
Acknowledgement of Country Sign
5 100% cotton library bags in 5 designs.
Acknowledge Country with beautiful artwork by Gamilaraay artist, Mirii Designs.
100058772
AUD $59.95 Not Available in NZ
Measures 43 x 30cm. 100133697
AUD $34.99
Not Available in NZ
Come Together Again
Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia
A groundbreaking collection that provides a unique perspective on the Torres Strait Islander experience and showcases the distinct identity of Torres Strait Islanders through their diverse voices and journeys. 288 pp.
First Knowledges for younger readers: Design & Building on Country
From boomerangs to buildings, fire carriers to fashion, learn the history of Indigenous design and building on Country and how it continues today. 144 pp.
AUD $23.99 Not Available in NZ
40-pp hardcover. 100139545
AUD $19.99
100135572
100133033
Come Together Again teaches young readers about the integral role music and performance have played in 60,000 years of First Nations history and culture. Learn about the yidaki (didgeridoo) and how it makes its sounds or how leaves can whistle. Be introduced to First Nations singers in pop, country and opera music. Discover dancers in the styles of contemporary, ballet and hip-hop.
Not Available in NZ
AUD $21.59 Not Available in NZ
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INCLUDES 30 SCRATCH TOOLS
Large Scratch Boomerangs
Create dynamic designs with Scratch Art, simply scratch out your designs to reveal amazing colours. 30 BOOMERANGS
30 cardboard boomerangs, each 30cm L, plus 30 wooden scratch tools. 100049891
AUD $29.99
Not Available in NZ
32 SHEETS
Down Under Paper
Take creative experiences right across the curriculum with decorative papers! 32 sheets in 8 designs, each 220mm x 280mm. 100036391
AUD $22.99
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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Children in Our World Set 2
Sensitive explanations of large issues that dominate the news, written in an appropriate manner for young children. 4 books, each 32 pp. 300011506
AUD $49.00
NZD $55.00
Topics Today 4-Pack
Why do people believe fake news, and how can we stop it? How is racism harmful and how can we stop it? Why do countries need immigration? Why do people become refugees and what’s it like when you can’t go home? Encourage students to examine the world around them from a range of perspectives. 4 books, each 32 pp. Upper Primary.
AUD $49.00 NZD $55.00
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Wooden Village People
Great for role-playing and storytelling, this set represents a multicultural community that comprises of a diverse range of families from different ages, gender and occupations. 42 pieces.
A showcase of positive environmental advances, initiatives, and inventions, that will reassure and inspire students. 208 pp.
100142057
AUD $95.99
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Now for the Good News
NZD $103.99
42 WOODEN CHARACTERS
100126583
AUD $15.99
NZD $19.20
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What Do You Celebrate?
This entertaining nonfiction picture book introduces kids to 14 celebrations from around the world! 40-pp hardcover. 100086910
AUD $19.99 NZD $22.39
The Most Exciting Eid
A beautifully illustrated, heartwarming picture book introducing the true meaning of Eid to little ones. Includes a nonfiction page all about Eid traditions, foods and greetings. 24 pp. 100107647
AUD $13.59
NZD $15.19
Maymoona’s Moon: A Special Eid Story
Self-proclaimed future astronaut Maymoona excitedly awaits Eid, and finds a clever way to be the first to spot the crescent moon that signals the beginning of the special holiday. 32-pp hardcover. 100131083
AUD $19.99
NZD $22.39
The Big Book of Exhibits
64-pp hardcover.
64-pp hardcover.
100093341
100101868
AUD $23.99 NZD $27.99
AUD $23.99 NZD $27.99
Join us to celebrate festivals from all around the world. Kids and adults alike will love this stunning illustrated collection of fantastic festivities, crazy celebrations and holy holidays.
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A gorgeously illustrated full-colour cabinet of curiosities, showcasing a range of significant museums, collections and exhibits from Australia and around the world.
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The Big Book of Festivals
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MĀORI RESOURCES
Illustrated Māori Dictionary
Classic dictionary featuring essential Māori to English definitions. Illustrations highlight key words. Definitions delve into a variety of associated meanings and derivations.
He Iti te Kupu: Māori Metaphors and Similes
My First Words in Māori
232 pp.
Pronounce and understand Māori place names with this fourth edition of the clasic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand.
144 pp.
100128985
152 pp.
With lively pictures labelled in Māori and English, each page introduces the concepts and words children use as they first begin to talk, get to know people and explore the world around them.
100102177
Not Available in AU NZD $39.99
100128983
32 pp.
Not Available in AU NZD $34.99
100084862
Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories
Pronounce Māori with Confidence
80 pp.
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world.
Teaches the basics of pronouncing Māori correctly—CD playable on audio and viewable on computer.
My First Words About Tikanga Māori
100144650
80-pp hardcover.
40 pp.
A guide to Māori customs, practices and ways of doing things, and to the special words used when we talk about tikanga.
Not Available in AU NZD $27.99
100100840
100098559
32 pp.
AUD $23.99 NZD $34.99
Not Available in AU NZD $28.00
100130612
Not Available in AU NZD $34.99
Matariki ki te Ao
This fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world is now retold in te reo Māori.
This will prove to be an invaluable resource for beginning and advanced learners of te reo Māori.
The Raupo Essential Māori Dictionary
HASS
An invaluable introductory dictionary for students of te reo Māori. It features clear, easy-to-follow Māori-English and English-Māori sections, with the Māori and English alphabets at the top of each page.
Not Available in AU NZD $21.00
Everything you need to speak te reo Māori with confidence. This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Māori in every day situations.
MARGARET MAHY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025
256 pp. 100131991
100098560
Not Available in AU NZD $24.00
Not Available in AU NZD $25.00
Not Available in AU NZD $21.00
Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide
160 pp.
Māori Made Fun
A Māori Word a Day
The Treaty of Waitangi - Te Tiriti o Waitangi
272 pp.
384 pp.
100 pp.
100091719
100078141
Not Available in AU NZD $28.00
Not Available in AU NZD $30.00
Māori Made Fun contains over 200 word games, puzzles and activities - a jam-packed box of te reo tricks for everyone.
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Māori Place Names: Their Meanings and Origins
An incredibly simple, fun and practical Māori dictionary exploring the most common and contemporary words in use today.
The story of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi is one of the greatest in New Zealand history. It marks the moment British and Māori history intersected and a new nation was formed. 100141659
Not Available in AU NZD $29.99
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Maths
GEOMETRY
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MANIPULATIVES 200 COUNTERS
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Two-Colour Counters
These colourful, transparent plastic counters are a classroom staple and a versatile resource for STEAM learning, including early maths concepts and colour exploration.
With yellow on one side and red on the other, these versatile counters provide a clear visual representation of mathematical processes.
500 transparent plastic counters in six colours: red, yellow, orange, blue, green and purple. It contains 200 counters measuring 25mm in diameter and 300 counters measuring 19mm in diameter.
200 double-sided plastic counters, each measuring 25mm. 100149023
AUD $19.99
500 COUNTERS
Transparent Counters
NZD $22.99
AUD $29.99
100149024
NZD $32.99
72 PIECES 26 PIECES 100mm
Rainbow Pattern Blocks
These versatile, brightly coloured foam magnetic pattern blocks are ideal for reinforcing symmetry, geometry, visual perception and shape recognition. 1 x box with built-in magnetic board, 8 x doublesided activity cards and 100 pattern block manipulatives.
AUD $39.99
NZD $39.99
MATHEMATICS
100124151
NEW
Iceberg Balance Blocks
Help students learn flip, slip and rotate geometric concepts through play. 24 blocks, 1 platform and 1 iceberg bridge. 100147106
AUD $29.99
NZD $32.99
Students get a grip on early maths skills with these squishy, colourful worms that make counting, sorting and measuring fun. 72 worms in 6 colours and 4 sizes, packaged in a reusable storage bucket, activity guide. 100040873
AUD $44.99
NEW
NEW
Pentominoes
These pentominoes help children understand perimeter, area, tesselations and geometry concepts as well as helping develop problemsolving skills. 72 Pentominoes, each measuring approx. 12cm. 100149027
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Measuring Worms
AUD $44.99
NZD $49.99
Connecting Cuisenaire® Rods Small Group Set
These staple manipulatives have been redesigned to snap together for increased tactile interaction while learning. 155 durable rods for use with 4-6 students, Activity Guide and convenient storage tray. 100133619
AUD $49.99
NZD $59.99
NZD $49.99
Geoboards 6-Pack
These colourful isometric 23cm square geoboards are double-sided with an 11 x 11 pin grid array on one side and an 11 x 11 triangular pin grid on the other. Excellent tool for learning shapes, angles, symmetry, perimeter and area. 6 coloured geoboards, each 23cm square and pack of 120 elastic bands. 100149025
AUD $49.99
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NZD $54.99
MANIPULATIVES NEW
Classroom Dice Set
This classroom set is a great tool to teach number concepts, place value, fractions, equivalence, and probability. Set includes dot dice, place value dice, equivalence dice, number and operations dice, polyhedral dice, and fractions dice. 56 dice in plastic container. 100149030
AUD $62.99
NZD $69.99
10-Sided Dice
Learn about place value, maths operations, and probability. Soft plastic dice are quiet and durable. 6 pieces each with numbers 0–9. 6 pieces, each 38mm x 25mm. 100085295
AUD $19.99
NZD $24.99
2 x $100
2 x $50
4 x $20 100NOTES NOTES 100
4 x $10
6 x $5
300 COINS NEW
Australian Play Money Set
This versatile classroom set of manipulatives enables students to practise cash handling skills as well as challenging them with more advanced arithmetic, finding equivalences with different units, and calculating discounts using percentages. 340 replica plastic coins and 100 replica paper notes. 100141040
AUD $39.00
Not Available in NZ
7 x COPIES PER COIN
Magnetic Australian Money
This oversized set of magnetic coins and notes provides effective whole-class instruction of money identification and concepts. 60 magnetic pieces including 42 x coins and 18 x notes, largest measuring 17cm x 7cm. 100132454
AUD $45.00
NEW
Not Available in NZ
Bucket Balance 1L
This durable plastic balance helps students participate in hands-on learning of weight, measurement and equivalence. Includes two 1L buckets and measures 47 x 17 x 13cm when assembled. 100149028
AUD $44.99
NZD $49.99
Transparent geometric solids with lids for measuring and comparing the volumes of various solid shapes! 14 durable plastic shapes (30mm or 60mm H) plus activity guide with intervention strategies. SET OF 14 Connetix Rainbow Geometry Pack NEW
Featuring magnetic hexagons and triangles in every colour, this pack will encourage learners to explore geometry through play. Contains 6 hexagons, 12 equilateral triangles, 12 isosceles triangles, inspiration book. 100141713
AUD $79.00 NZD $89.00
100033346
AUD $49.99
NEW
NZD $59.99
Skeletal Geo Kit
MATHEMATICS
View-Thru Geometric Solids
Students can create their own 2D figures and skeletal 3D models, learning about vertices, faces and edges while they construct. Includes 240 sticks, 30 quarter circles, 60 balls and 20 activity cards in plastic container. 100149026
AUD $69.99
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NEW
Brights Base Ten Classroom Set
Connecting Base Ten Classroom Set
Traditional maths manipulatives have been given a makeover with these bright, bold fluoro colours.
Pieces connect to help children more easily understand place value relationships.
600 units, 200 tens, 20 hundreds, 3 thousands, 108-page teacher resource book.
823 pieces, 25-sheet base ten pad, and activity guide in plastic container. 100147073
AUD $129.99
NZD $144.99
100043601
AUD $219.99
NZD $239.99
Base Ten Dual Number-Line
This versatile tool helps students visualise and solve operations, ratio and percentage problems. It is designed to be used with standard 10mm base ten blocks and has a dry-erase writing surface, allowing students to show their work.
Giant Magnetic Base Ten Set
Model essential base ten and place value concepts on any large magnetic surface for the whole class to see.
102mm x 533mm. Made from durable foam. Includes teaching notes and activity guide. Does not include blocks or rods. 100062571
AUD $20.00
NZD $22.00
121 magnetic pieces: 100 units, 20 tens, 10 hundreds, 1 thousand cube.
AUD $59.99
NZD $66.99
64 PIECES
MATHEMATICS
100034782
0–30 Number Line Floor Mat
Reinforce number sense, counting, addition and subtraction whilst getting students thinking on their feet! Durable vinyl mat measures 6.7m x 30cm. 100133695
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AUD $69.99
NZD $79.99
Magnetic Base Ten Tiles
Durable, reusable magnetic accents–ideal for individual student use and for small-group work. 64 pieces (2 hundreds, 20 tens, 42 units). Hundreds pieces 165mm each. 100047061
AUD $19.99
NZD $23.99
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TEN FRAMES
Rainbow Ten Frames
Set of magnetic manipulatives ideal for teaching number bonds, doubling, multiplication, and more. Includes 10 x ten frames and 100 coloured counters. Each ten frame measures 12 x 5cm. 100128280
AUD $29.99
NZD $29.99
Ten Frame Bingo
A fun matching game for teaching number recognition, counting and simple sums. Includes 4 ten frame boards and 24 cards. 100079175
AUD $17.99 NZD $17.99
Giant Magnetic Ten Frame Set
Giant Magnetic Array Set
44-piece set: 4 magnetic frames, 40 magnetic discs (20 green, 20 blue), instruction guide.
2 magnetic 5 x 5 arrays and 50 magnetic discs.
Bring ten frame concepts to life on your whiteboard! Giant magnetic ten frames and colourful discs allow students and teachers to demonstrate number concepts in an engaging way.
100038481
AUD $42.99
NZD $49.99
Grab students’ attention with jumbo magnetic maths tools that demonstrate repeated addition, multiplication, number facts, representations and much more! The activity guide features ideas for cooperative work with the whole class. 100043596
AUD $49.99
NZD $49.99
2 VINYL TEN-FRAME FLOOR MATS
Edu-Clings Ten Frames
Ten Frame Floor Mats
22 pieces. Each mat measures 28cm x 12cm.
2 vinyl ten frame floor mats (each 150 x 71cm), 20 foam two-sided blue/ green discs, and activity guide.
Support students as they work with foundational number sense skills such as counting, 1-to-1 correspondence, simple addition and subtraction, and place value, with this easy-to-clean, hands-on resource. 100139943
AUD $17.00
NZD $19.00
MATHEMATICS
20 FOAM TWO-SIDED BLUE/ GREEN DISCS
Life-sized mats and extra-large, fun-to-move discs add excitement to early maths concepts such as counting, 1–to–1 correspondence, number patterns, addition, subtraction, and more.
100049233
AUD $89.99
NZD $99.99
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Math Cubes 100-Pack
A stackable, multifunctional manipulative that can be used for all levels and diverse range of maths learning. 100 cubes in 10 colours, each measuring 2cm. Includes downloadable activity guide. 100149022
AUD $24.99
NZD $27.99
MathLink Cubes: Dino Time!
This activity set helps kids build counting, sorting, and other essential kindergarten maths skills through fun dino-themed games and activities. 100 cubes + activity guide.
Mathcubes: Ten Frames
AUD $33.00
100098050
NZD $36.00
A tactile and interactive tool for learning ten frames concepts. 54 pieces. 100131688
AUD $45.00
NZD $45.00
Mathcubes: Fractions
Specifically designed for children aged 6 and up, this comprehensive 59-piece kit brings abstract fractional concepts to life.
Mathcubes: Sorting and Patterns
Students can put abstract patterning concepts into practice with 30 progressively challenging activities.
59 pieces. 100131687
AUD $37.00
72 pieces.
NZD $37.00
100135070
NZD $45.00
MATHEMATICS
AUD $45.00
Mathcubes: Shape, Length and Area
Students explore geometric principles and measurements in 30 progessively challenging hands-on activities. 63 pieces. 100135073
130
AUD $39.00
NZD $39.00
Mathcubes: Angles
Mathcubes: Place Value
62 pieces.
75 pieces.
Help students to decipher the secrets of angles with fun-filled tactile activities. 100135074
AUD $39.00
Allow students to get hands-on with place value learning. 100135075
NZD $39.00
AUD $39.00
NZD $39.00
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PLACE VALUE
NEW Place Value Frame with Base Ten Blocks
Ones to Millions Flips
Easily model ones, tens, and hundreds for number and operation activities. Features built-in number dials to easily change place value representation. 61 pieces.
61 PIECES
NZD $74.99
100079206
AUD $19.99
NZD $19.99
2.5cm diameter
100144787 AUD $64.99
Covers numbers ones to millions on one side and decimals on the other. Children will be able to practise adding or subtracting at different place-value levels. Measures 44 x 15cm.
use these with
300 PIECES NEW
Place Value Discs
See pages 02–09 and 56–59 in our Education Catalogue
Students can use these discs to develop their concrete and pictorial thinking while exploring numeration and place value, operation skills and large number operations.
100 PIECES NEW Magnetic Place Value Discs
250 FOAM DISCS
300 pieces.
Demonstrate place value with these practical, sturdy magnetic discs. Use them to introduce, model and reinforce numeration and place value, and large number operations.
100150132
100 magnetic discs.
AUD $39.99 NZD $44.99
100150133
AUD $29.99 NZD $32.99
NEW Place Value Discs: 10-Value Decimals to Whole Numbers
Colour-coded according to place value, these foam discs allow students to visually track what happens when they regroup numbers in both addition and subtraction. 250 foam discs, each measuring 2.5cm diameter.
100141053
AUD $39.99 NZD $43.99
MATHEMATICS
120s Bubble Board
Discover place value, skip counting, addition, subtraction and number properties with this durable ‘pop and learn’ 120s board. The double-sided board features numbers printed in ascending order on the front and descending order on the back. Measures 23 x 20cm. 100101740
AUD $45.00 NZD $45.00
Rainbow Calculators Set of 10 calculators. 100087052
AUD $119.99
SET OF 10
NZD $129.99
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FRACTIONS use with
See pages 02–09 and 56–59 in our Education Catalogue
Magnetic Double-Sided Fraction Squares
Magnetic Double-Sided Fraction Circles
Fractions are easier to comprehend when they can be easily visualised as a whole. Double-sided, colour-coded squares have fractions on one side and percentages on the other to help students understand the relationships between fractions and percentages.
This hands-on set of double-sided magnetic circles — labeled with fractions on one side and percentages on reverse — will help students to understand the relationship between fractions and percentages.
51 magnetic pieces (1 whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths and twelfths). Whole squares measure 165 mm x 165 mm.
51 magnetic pieces (1 whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths and twelfths). Whole circles measure 165 mm D.
100074131
AUD $64.99
NZD $69.99
100034788
AUD $69.99
NZD $79.99
51 CUBES 51 CUBES
Fraction Tower® Activity Set
This unique set helps students visualise and understand fraction concepts with interest-keeping, hands-on activities. 51 cubes, 12 double-sided activity cards and teacher’s guide.
Fraction Tower Cubes
Colourful, durable interlocking cubes are perfect for exploring and comparing fractions!
100133605
AUD $59.99
NZD $69.99
MATHEMATICS
51 plastic fraction cubes. 100036352
AUD $44.99
NZD $49.99
Pizza Fraction Fun Game
This clever game teaches fraction concepts and skills using slices of pizza to identify fraction denominations. 67 pieces. 100040876
AUD $42.00
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TIME use with
See pages 02–09 and 56–59 in our Education Catalogue
NEW Numberline Clock Sensory Bubble Popper
Enhance learning through tactile interaction with a poppable, multisensory manipulative that teaches children how to tell time.
POPPABLE & INTERACTION ELEMENTS
Measures 23 x 22cm. 100144786
AUD $29.99
NZD $32.99
Time-Teaching Classroom Clock
A simple, visual analog time-teaching tool for students. The clock features two colour-coded sides representing ‘Minutes Past’ and ‘Minutes To’ for easy time learning. Measures 35cm diameter. 100130669
NEW
AUD $59.95
NZD $65.95
Write-On/Wipe-Off Clock Dials
These teaching clocks make learning time hands-on and fun. Children move the hands, then write the matching digital time with nonpermanent markers, reinforcing analog and digital skills in one activity. Includes 5 clocks, each measuring 16 x 12cm. 100149029
Help students build time-telling skills with this classroomready activity set that’s perfect for small-group play. 6 student clocks, 6 sturdy cardboard clocks, 24 double-sided matching cards, 3 die. 100087395
AUD $59.99
NZD $64.99
NZD $21.99
MATHEMATICS
Small Group Time Activity Set
AUD $19.99
What’s the Time Classroom Clock
This clock’s unique colour-coded design enables students to visualise ‘Minutes Past’ and ‘Minutes To’ time concepts. Measures 26cm diameter. 100131404
AUD $24.99
NZD $24.99
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TIME Mini Time-Teaching Clocks 12-Pack
Each clock features moveable plastic hands mounted on a sturdy wooden base and includes an individual stand. 12 mini-clocks, each measuring 10cm diameter. 100139940
AUD $39.99
NZD $44.99
What’s the Time? Geared Clock
A geared manual clock that allows students to interact with its features and master time-telling skills. Measures 19cm x 19cm. 100139875
AUD $16.00
162mm HIGH
180mm HIGH
MATHEMATICS
NZD $16.00
Large 5-Minute Sand Timer
127mm HIGH
Medium 5-Minute Sand Timer
Durable sand timer with moulded end caps and sturdy plastic wall surrounds, ideal for a host of classroom activities. 127mm H x 64mm diameter.
Jumbo Sand Timers
Give children a visual representation of 1, 2, 5, and 10-minute durations.
Race to see how much can be accomplished before time runs out. Great for games, timed testing, and time management. Durable plastic timer, 80mm W x 162mm H. 100051698
AUD $29.99 NZD $34.99
100062606
AUD $19.99 NZD $21.99
Set of four, each 18 x 8cm. 100097950
AUD $124.99
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CODING FOR FUN!
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CODING
18 CODING CARDS + 18 FELT GEMS NEW
Coding Gems
These gems have been developed alongside a play guide to introduce basic coding principles and teach the building blocks of coding expressions with a hands-on method. Includes 18 coding cards and 18 tri-colour felt gems. 100144406
AUD $59.99
NZD $65.99
NEW Coding & Robotics Task Cards—Beginner
Guide students through a structured progression of foundational coding principles. The activities encourage students to analyse problems systematically, think critically and create solutions. 38 task cards. 100145187
AUD $33.00
NZD $37.00
NEW Digital Citizenship Task Cards—Beginner
Challenge students to apply their coding knowledge to real-world scenarios and foster responsible decision-making in the digital age. 20 task cards. 100145188
AUD $33.00
NZD $37.00
Switcheroo Coding Crew
Students use counting and coding skills to solve interactive, math-filled rescue missions! 46 pieces.
78 PIECE SET
100101967
AUD $129.99 NZD $145.99
Botley 2.0 Activity Set
With the help of Botley 2.0’s 78-piece activity set, kids will be solving their first coding and STEM challenges in just minutes! Set includes programmable robot, docking cradle, coding cards, mats, interactive obstacles, ramps, blocks, and more. More information and a components list is available online.
AUD $129.99
NZD $139.99
STEM
100087747
USE CODING SKILLS TO SOLVE RESCUE MISSIONS!
PROGRAMMABLE ROBOT MOUSE
INCLUDES 30 CODING CARDS
STEM Programmable Robot Mouse
Jack, the fully programmable robot mouse, is ready to follow commands to teach hands-on coding concepts! 30 double-sided coding cards, an activity guide and 1 programmable robot mouse (75mm L, requires 3 x AAA batteries that are not included). 100050516
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AUD $74.99
NZD $82.99
Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set
Students build a maze and then use the coding cards to create a stepby-step path for Colby the Programmable Robot Mouse. 30 double-sided coding cards, 10 double-sided activity cards, 16 maze grids (to create a board 508mm x 508mm), 22 maze walls, 3 tunnels, 1 cheese wedge, an activity guide and 1 programmable robot mouse (107mm L, requires 3 AAA batteries that are not included). 100050195
AUD $219.99
NZD $240.99
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GEARS! GEARS! GEARS!
47 PIECES
44 PIECES
Gears! Gears! Gears! FlightGears
Students use sturdy plastic gears to build designs included in the activity guide, or design and build their own contraptions.
Gears! Gears! Gears! WreckerGears
Students design and build their best wrecking machines, complete with a wrecking ball, digger scoop, and other construction-inspired accessories.
44 pieces. 100126057
47 pieces. 100126061
AUD $49.99
AUD $39.99
NZD $43.99
NZD $54.99
108 PIECES
112 PIECES 116 PIECES
Gears! Gears! Gears! TreadMobiles
Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion
Gears! Gears! Gears! Machines in Motion
Students can engineer twisting, turning creations from the included builds, or design their own creation.
This robotics building set includes components for designing and building robots, cars, and machines that move and transform.
Students engineer multiple creations using propeller, wrecking ball, chains, pulleys, wheels and axles pieces.
108 pieces.
116 pieces.
112 pieces.
100100109
AUD $99.99
NZD $112.99
100098195
AUD $89.99
NZD $99.99
100052357
AUD $159.99
NZD $175.99
NO BATTERIES NEEDED!
STEM
Artie 3000 Coding Robot
Students can write custom code to program Artie to draw a unique design, or select one of the pre-programmed designs, shapes or games. Includes WiFi-enabled drawing robot; drag-and-drop visual programming software; 4 coloured markers; and a quick-start guide. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Ages 7 plus. 100084574
AUD $89.99
NZD $99.99
Racer Solar Science Kit
LOWERS & LIFTS PEN!
Race and play with the solar-powered racer. Harness the sun’s energy for fun, hands-on STEM learning, no batteries needed. Finished model measures 8 x 7 x 6cm. 100128549
AUD $19.00
NZD $21.00
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STEM EXPLORERS
60 PIECES 402 PIECES 72 PIECES
STEM Explorers Bridge Builders
Students design, construct, and test bridges and towers that demonstrate the principles of structural engineering. 72 pieces. 100126063
AUD $49.99
NZD $54.99
STEM Explorers Machine Makers
Students learn the science behind real-world machines as they build twisting, turning creations.
STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge
60 pieces.
Craft cool 2D pixel art by solving math and coding problems!
100126064
402 pieces.
AUD $49.99 NZD $54.99
100126065
AUD $39.99
122 PIECES
NZD $43.99
56 PIECES
59 PIECES
STEM Explorers Domino Action
Set off domino chain reactions that teach STEM principles including cause and effect, force and motion, and more. 59-piece set including 45 dominoes, 14 building components, and STEM challenge cards. 100101968
AUD $69.99
NZD $77.99
NEW
STEM Explorers Geo-Glow Art
Students use pegboards and removable glowbands to craft glow-in-the-dark art pieces. 122 pieces. 100145190
AUD $49.99
NZD $59.99
STEM Explorers Motioneering
Students can build a catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, and then make them move. 56 pieces. 100100111
AUD $34.99
NZD $38.99
422 PIECES
34 PIECES
STEM
100 PIECES
STEM Explorers Mathlink Builders
Kids turn early math and design lessons into funfilled building projects with MathLink Builders. Includes 100 MathLink Cubes in 10 colours. 100126191
AUD $35.00 NZD $39.00
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STEM Explorers Brainometry
Students can solve brain-teasing puzzle challenges that test knowledge of shapes, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and more.
STEM Explorers Suncatchers
Students design their own window-ready art pieces as they solve STEM challenges and snap translucent pixels into place.
Includes 24 shapes and double-sided challenge cards.
422 pieces.
100100110
100135820
AUD $49.99 NZD $59.99
AUD $49.99
NZD $54.99
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ENGINEERING
NEW
Straws & Connectors
Playground Engineering & Design Building Set
Students of a wide age range can use the straw and connector pieces to engage in open-ended play.
Students develop problem-solving skills, sequential thought and spatial awareness as they build playground equipment. 104 pieces, including 10 double-sided Challenge Cards and an activity guide. Slide measures 152 mm L.
Includes 130 straws, 100 connectors, guide and calico storage bag. 100132372
AUD $49.99
NZD $54.99
100051732
AUD $54.99
NZD $59.99
NEW
Engineering & Design Castle Building Set
Topple Tower
Challenge kids to develop focus and precision! Featuring four distinct challenge levels, children can match each level or mix the layers to build unique, creative towers.
Help the knights launch the catapult, navigate trap doors, and more! 123 pieces.
Includes 24 spring blocks and 28 layer cards.
100085430
100144404
AUD $64.99 NZD $74.99
AUD $46.00
NZD $53.00
32 MAGNETIC TILES NEW
Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Set
Children can click, connect, stack, and sort classic geometric shapes in bright, vivid colours for endless STEAM play. 32 pieces. 100144418
AUD $72.95
NZD $85.00
Geomag Classic Panels 52
52 PIECES
A high quality, sustainable construction set for hands-on STEM learning. 52 pieces. 100131405
AUD $54.99
NZD $59.99
STEM
240 PIECES
93 PIECES NEW
Geomag Supercolor 93
Students use the simple, high-quality magnetic elements to build structures with endless design possibilities. 93 pieces. 100139210
AUD $89.99
NZD $99.99
Marble Run Builder Classroom Set
With various tracks, curves, junctions, and funnels, children can design and test intricate marble pathways that promote spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and collaboration. 240 pieces + activity guide. 100147105
AUD $79.99
NZD $89.99
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DEADLY SCIENCE
Deadly Science: Animal Survival
Explore the adaptations of Australian animals in a range of environments, with a recognition of the way Indigenous Australians have observed, celebrated and protected our native species for thousands of years. 32-pp hardcover. 100100553
AUD $19.99
NZD $22.39
Deadly Science: How Plants Thrive
Deadly Science: Light and Colour
Deadly Science: Numbers in Nature
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
Explore what First Australians and scientists have learned about the incredible properties of light and colour. 100133899
Explore how number patterns, symmetry, algebra, geometry and other maths concepts have been observed in nature by First Australians for millennia. 100133894
AUD $21.59
NZD $23.99
Deadly Science: Life Cycles
AUD $21.59
NZD $23.99
Deadly Science: Wild Weather
Australia’s native plants have learned to survive in our harshest environments, from the driest corners of the outback to the humid forests of northern Queensland. Over time, they have adapted and adjusted to every imaginable threat.
In this book, students explore the life cycles of living things such as of insects, birds, whales and flowering plants and discover the environmental factors that can affect these processes.
Investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and how these events affect living and non-living aspects of the environment.
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
100150118
AUD $19.99
NZD $22.39
NZD $22.39
100135411
AUD $19.99
NZD $22.39
STEM
100140613
AUD $19.99
Deadly Science: Solar System
This book embraces the knowledge of Indigenous Australians—known to be the world’s first astronomers—and explores the new, amazing scientific discoveries as space technology and study expands. 32-pp hardcover. 100132237
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AUD $19.99
NZD $22.39
Deadly Science: Earth’s Changing Surface
Deadly Science: Renewable Resources
On any given day the earth is changing, with floods, earthquakes, droughts and storms everincreasing. Climate change has altered our lives forever; this book will not only show you how it happens, but also help you understand its impact on our precious planet.
As the world suffers the consequences of climate change, there is still hope. Scientists, engineers, inventors and companies are working hard to make real change. From solar to geothermal power, learn how the choices we make every day affect our future, for better or worse.
32-pp hardcover.
32-pp hardcover.
100099795
AUD $19.99
NZD $22.39
100148209
AUD $19.99
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STEM NONFICTION
The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples
An introduction to many amazing First Nations scientists, both past and present. Covers topics of astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. 96-pp hardcover. 100101760
AUD $26.39
NZD $29.59
Superwomen in STEM 6-Pack
Spotlighting remarkable female STEM pioneers throughout history. Each 32 pp. 300011855
AUD $29.00
NZD $32.00
Aboriginal Science Topic Cards
These cards contain examples of the scientific ingenuity of Aboriginal people, and can be used as a starting point for teaching about the role of science in Aboriginal culture. 25 double-sided, A6-sized cards.
A full scope scientific journey including details of Australia’s huge contributions to science. 96-pp hardcover. 100131684
AUD $23.99
100132849
AUD $49.99 Not Available in NZ
NEW
The Great Australian Science Book
Exploring Artificial Intelligence Pack
This series explores the basics of AI, the challenges and safety concerns it poses, its capabilities for the future, and more. 6 books, each 32 pp. 300018816
AUD $65.00
NZD $72.00
Not Available in NZ
What is AI?
All of the answers to children’s questions about AI, presented in Neal Layton’s signature style. 32 pp. 100133509
AUD $15.99
NZD $17.59
STEM
STEM is Everywhere Pack
Accessible content explaining heat, light, materials and technology STEM concepts. 4 hardcovers, each 32 pp. 100091818
AUD $59.00
NZD $65.00
Science of Gaming 4-Pack
Computers and Coding 3-Pack
Hands-on guides encouraging gamers to investigate the science behind what they see on screen.
Engaging imagery and simple information combine to equip young students with the digital skills they need to live and learn in the virtual world.
4 hardcovers, each 32 pp.
3 hardcovers, each 24 pp.
300016945
AUD $32.00
NZD $35.00
300016946
AUD $18.00 NZD $20.00
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