New Releases by Graeme Base

The next exciting adventure of the BumbleBunnies! On a dark and stormy night, Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck watch the garden gate swing open in the wind. And when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day? From the award-winning, bestselling creator of Animalia comes a new series to delight young readers.

A BRAND-NEW SERIES FROM THE CREATOR OF THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PICTURE BOOK, ANIMALIA Meet the BumbleBunnies, superheroes of the garden! It''s washing day, and Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck watch the clothes blow about in the wind. But when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day? From the award-winning, bestselling creator of Animalia comes a new series to delight young readers.

A BRAND-NEW SERIES FROM THE CREATOR OF THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PICTURE BOOK, ANIMALIA Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten and Billington the duck are playing happily in the garden. But when disaster strikes, who will save the day? From the award-winning bestselling creator of Animalia comes a new series to delight young readers

Starfish are pointy. But what shapes are other animals? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

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The wheat is ripe, but the harvester is broken and a plague of locusts is on the way. It looks as if Jim and his mother may lose the farm. But when Jim shows kindness to a stranger, their fortunes are set to change in the most surprising way imaginable! From the creator of the bestselling favourites Animalia, The Legend of The Golden Snailand The Jewel Fish of Karnakcomes this inspiring and magical tale.

This playful counting book for the very young is a celebration of nature and imagination. Specially adapted by Graeme Base, the gorgeous illustrations guide children as they learn their numbers, discovering a whole menagerie of surprising and delightful creatures along the way. Graeme Base is one of the world''s leading creators of picture books. His work has delighted generations of children over the last thirty years and continues to do so today.

Imagine you could soar high in the sky with an eagle or dive into the deep with a majestic blue whale. Come eye to eye with some of nature''s most impressive creatures as Graeme Base takes you on a richly illustrated journey of imagination and possibility.

Among the ruins of beautiful Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. They decide to race to the top of the hill, each hoping to prove they are most worthy. But along the way their strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Will any of them be good enough to be King? The luscious illustrations of Graeme Base are emphasised in his artwork of Angkor Wat, one of the most beautiful ruins known to people all over the world.

Monkeys live in trees. But where do other animals live? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Pigs have piglets. But what are other baby animals called? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Cows say moo. But what sounds do other animals make? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Birds fly. But how do other animals get around? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Pigs have piglets. But what are other baby animals called? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

A young boy''s favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he became bored with the Snail, the Enchanter banished it to the Ends of the Earth so no one else could ever sail in it. There it remains until a new master comes to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur be the next master? Featuring Graeme Base''s visually stunning signature art (packed with details, including a hidden "snail and crossbones" to search for in each picture) and a bonus mini book (bound in, nonremovable), The Legend of the Golden Snail is an adventure unlike any other. F&P Level: N F&P Genre: F Praise for The Legend of the Golden Snail Starred Review: "Base''s art steers the journey, alternating between action scenes and spectacular seascapes." -Publishers Weekly "This beautiful book is sure to be a hit with the author''s fans and cultivate new ones." -School Library Journal "Base''s big, elaborate illustrations teem with lively details." -Booklist "The book is chock-full of Base''s bold, vibrant images and features fanciful locations. Lots to mull over for future sea adventurers." -Kirkus Reviews

When Bertie the badger visits his grandfather at a retirement home for magicians, he learns that his grandfather''s rabbit, Enigma, has disappeared along with everyone''s magical things, and the reader is invited to help break a code to find the items hidden throughout the book. Includes a built-in decoder.

One of two storybooks following the first adventures of Alex and Zoe in the magical world of Animalia. Visit graemebase.com Visit Animalia on Facebook

Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (6-Pack w/ Teacher Note)

Within the pages of this book You might discover, if you look Beyond the spell of written words, A hidden land of beasts and birds. But wait! It''s all in black and white! This will not do, this can''t be right. A world needs colour, shade and hue So grab those crayons - there''s work to do! Now you can colour your own Animalia! Only the outlines of Graeme Base''s amazing alliterative alphabet book illustrations are included here, so go ahead and colour the enormous elephants, hairy hogs and angry alligators. The fun begins again!

Castigated for defying tradition and playing an original tune on his Splingtwanger, thirteen-year-old Sprocc leaves Planet Blipp in search of musical freedom and enters the annual Worst Band in the Universe Competition. Includes a CD of songs supposedly recorded by the bands in the story.

An alphabet book with fantastic and detailed pictures, bearing such labels as Lazy lions lounging in the local library.

The inhabitants of a coral reef are threatened when a shady real estate deal started by the greedy Groper floods their area with poisonous waste.

Rhyming picture book for children aged five years and over, about the evil doings of Groper and his sharks, and how they are foiled by the intrepid Pearl Trout and Corporal Bert of the Soldiercrab army. The author/illustrator''s previous books include the internationally renowned TAnimalia'' and TThe Eleventh Hour''.

Grandma, who lives with a large collection of animals in her small Australian town, takes a disastrous trip to the seaside.

An elephant''s eleventh birthday party is marked by eleven games preceding the banquet to be eaten at the eleventh hour; but when the time to eat arrives, the birthday feast has disappeared. The reader is invited to guess the thief.