Best Selling Books by Margaret Wild

Two young sisters and their grandmother share their dreams.

Picture book. Children''s Talking Books has been producing audio and book sets of well known Australian picture books, recorded with Australian voices, for more than 25 years. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part of a child''s development. Sound signals appropriate to the story are used to indicate when to turn the page, to assist beginner readers. Miss Lily''s fabulous pink feather boa is the most wonderful thing the Last Potoroo has ever seen. When Miss Lily dances the tango, the Last Potoroo can''t take here eyes off it. And when she wraps it around herself, she feels for the first time in her life, that she can do anything-and everything.

When Piglet cannot find her mother, all of the barnyard animals try to make her feel better, but Piglet wants nothing but Mama.

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.

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.

While waiting to leave the hospital, Hugo discovers a way to travel with exotic animals to faraway lands.

Loneliness is universal but friendship is often close by ... Christopher is feeling lonely because his mother is busy with the new triplets, Jerry, Josh and Jane. He is so lonely he could scream ... and scream ... and SCREAM. His neighbour, Molly MacNamara, is feeling the same way and one Monday morning at exactly ten o''clock, she does just that ...

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.

This is the last time I''ll fish in this river. This is the last time I''ll run through these trees. This is the last time I''ll dream by this fire ... Goodbye, old house. Goodbye. A heartwarming story of letting go and starting anew, of moving from the country to the city, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader''s imagination. Hello, new house. Hello!

This is the popular story and counting book featuring zoo animals, thunder and lightning. The author and illustrator are both highly-regarded and have won many awards. Bim Bam Boom features fabulous animal illustrations and a fun way for children to learn to count. The text is designed to be read aloud.

Compassion is a force mightier than stone. Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has a dream to come alive, but when a baby is abandoned in his paws one snowy night, he is compelled to think differently.

A joyful story about moving house and embracing change from a much-loved, award-winning team. Honor Book: CBCA 2020 Awards, Book of the Year, Early Childhood This is the last time I''ll fish in this river ... This is the last time I''ll run through these trees ... This is the last time I''ll dream by this fire ... Goodbye, old house. Goodbye. A heartwarming story of letting go and starting anew, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader''s imagination. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable inks.

Tanglewood lives on an island far away, visited only by the wind. One day a bird shelters from the storm among its branches and a precious bond is formed. But Seagull belongs to the sky and, too soon, must leave. Will she ever return?

Hush! All over the world, little ones everywhere are going to sleep. Sweet dreams!

Baby Bird loves his blankie. But when it comes to bedtime Baby Bird would rather play than sleep.

Max''s baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous! But when is she going to talk? ''Say moo,'' says Mum. ''Say neigh,'' says Dad. ''Say baa,'' says Nana. ''Say quack,'' Says Max. But Daisy just sticks her bottom in the air and says nothing, until one day . . .

The little dogs, Biff and Buff, love riding in the pockets of Mr Pockets'' very big coat. But while they''re on holiday by the sea, something DREADFUL happens to the beloved coat. Will Biff and Buff ever be pocket dogs again?

One day, when Baby Hippo woke up, he was in such a rush to go and play that he forgot to give his mum a kissa The story that follows is a delightful page turner, as on his walk through the jungle Baby Hippo hears "Kiss, kiss!" from an appealing assortment of parents and babies. Finally, he realises what it is he forgot to doa With a charming text and stunning illustrations, Kiss, Kiss! is a warm, affectionate story that will delight both children and their parents (who also like kisses!).

Bliss is not the happy place it should be. The home for old bilbies is dominated by Maron''s strict rules and unforgiving attitude. Then the outspoken Nina arrives. By resisting Matron''s rules, Nina shows Biba and the other bilbies that a true home is one in which can live with compassion and dignity.

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.

Watercolour illustrations in this book.

Nadat twee vrienden van een meisje tragisch om het leven zijn gekomen denkt zij dat ze ongeluk brengt en gaat zichzelf ''onheilsbrenger'' noemen. Een roman waarin proza is vormgegeven als poëzie.

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.

Tom can''t wait to start kindergarten! At long last, the big day arrives, and Tom''s whole family goes with him to kindergarten. But, suddenly, he doesn''t want them to leave ... So Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear and Baby stay to play - and wish they could go to kindergarten, too!

Australian writer.

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