Best Selling Books by Margaret Wild

Little lambs, chicks, ducks, and pigs change places and try other ways to delay going to bed.

Harry and his dog Hopper have done everything together, ever since Hopper was a jumpy little puppy. But one day the unthinkable happens. When Harry comes home from school, Hopper isn''t there to greet him. Hopper will never be there again, but Harry is not ready to let him go. A story that tenderly demonstrates the shock of grief and the sustaining power of love.

For all children who have wondered what their parents are thinking, this warmly illustrated book is perfect for bedtime and story hour. Piglet feels a little insecure—she has upset her papa. Does that mean he no longer loves her? Horse, Sheep, Donkey, Duck, and Dog all tell her that they love her—but they know someone who loves her a million times more! Who can it be? In this affectionate barnyard tale, Piglet’s loving relationship with her papa will comfort every child who has ever been naughty to get attention.

Back in print at last! ABC for Kids is delighted to announce the re-release of a range of best-selling, award-winning children''s picture books. Including Children''s Book Council winners and all-time favourites, no children''s bookshelf is complete without these classic favourites. Twenty-four titles will be republished from 2010-11.Ages 3-5. Baby Brenda and her gang meet up with Baby Mario and his gang at the Midnight Cafe for a wild time of dancing, playing and feasting.

At midnight, baby Brenda climbs out of her cot, creeps out of the house and joins all the other babies for a wild adventure in the park. As soon as the sun comes up, they toddle home to bed and no-one ever knows what they''ve been up to ... least of all their families.

This arresting and beautiful picture book from Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks is a shimmering encounter with the Tasmanian tiger, a lament for a lost species, and a compelling evocation of the place of animals in Nature.

A playful story about growing up and finding friends.

Since Jessie has never cared for her farmer husband''s cat William, her difficult adjustment period after her husband''s death makes William doubt if he is still welcome on the farm.

Rosie the hare is afraid to hold her premature baby brother because he seems so fragile until their father tells her a special story about a tortoise and a hare.

Two young sisters and their grandmother share their dreams.

In a mostly abandoned city, Ben lives in a musty basement room, terrified of the "woolvs" that dwell in the shadows outside, with only an upstairs neighbor, Mrs. Radinski, to help him cope with his fears.

When Kate can''t find her family on the beach, her parents realise she is short sighted. A good story to share when a child needs glasses, and for others to understand the experience.

A joyful story about moving house and embracing change from a much-loved, award-winning team.

Using the journey to school, the story highlights road safety for pedestrians.

Story highlights the road safety messages for safe play.