Best Selling Books by Margaret Wild

Mum, Babs the Baby, and Fog the Dog go for a walk every day. But one day Fog the Dog sits on his bottom and won''t move. What can they do?

These itsy-bitsy puppies chew shoes and slippers. Those itsy-bitsy penguins flap their flippers. A must-have companion to the best-selling Itsy-bitsy Babies, this book is ideal for reading aloud to toddlers.

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!).

Available for the first time in a beautiful board book format - perfect for little hands!

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?

Five monkeys live in a tree that''s just the right size for their family-until one day there''s a knock-knock on the tree trunk. Surprise! Granny and Grandpa have come to stay. Now the monkeys are bunched up like bananas! They need a bigger home. ''We''ll have to move,'' says Mum. And they do. But soon there''s another knock-knock!

When the baby duck hatched, the first thing it saw was Davy. It fluffed its feathers - and started following Davy everywhere. Around the farmyard, under the apple trees and all the way home. From picture-book masters Margaret Wild and Julie Vivas comes this gentle and moving story about the love between a little boy and the duckling that stays with him all of its life.

Although she may forget many things, Ellie''s Grandma remembers all the special times the two of them have shared.

Everyone loves to play Boo! Join six gorgeous babies as they play Boo! with their favourite animal toys. But what will happen when the animals play too? An irresistibly joyous story for the very young, by two of Australia''s most-loved picture-book creators.

Puffling is a baby—small, white, and very hungry. Every day he waits in the burrow while his parents, Big Stripy Beak and Long Black Feather hunt for food. As he grows, Puffling dreams of the day when he will leave his nest and fly away—but he isn''t ready yet, not until he''s tall and brave enough to fend for himself. Every day Puffling asks his parents, but every day they say he must wait until he has grown bigger. Will he ever be ready to head out into the world on his own? This story about how love makes us strong, brave, and happy, too, is perfect for so many milestones: first times with babysitters, first days of school, and even graduation.

Count along with with Koala and discover how much fun school can be! From two of Australia''s favourite, award-winning picture-book creators, Margaret Wild and Bruce Whatley.

It''s bedtime for the little farm animals but their mums and dads are in for a big surprise when they come to say night night. This is a perfect story for reading together at bedtime.

Who lives in that cottage by the sea? I wish. I wish. I wish it was me. A lyrical masterpiece by Margaret Wild and Jane Tanner.

When his knitting companion, Mrs. Jolley, who rides with him every day on the train into the city, becomes ill, Mr. Nick finds a way to cheer her up.

Big Red Hen is everyone''s baby-sitter. She loves everyone''s babies and they love her. One day Big Red Hen finds a mysterious egg on her doorstep. Who''s egg is it? Who will look after it? Is Big Red Hen ready for the biggest surprise of her life?

While Mum and Dad are working, Grandpa looks after Georgie. They read stories, plant flowers and play dress-ups. One day, Georgie says, ''Today I''m big and you''re a baby. Okay?'' ''Okay,'' says Grandpa Baby. What will Georgie and Grandpa Baby get up to? Ages 2+.

A rhyming story about the things babies love to do with familiar activities as playing peek-a-boo, clapping, and banging a drum.

When Dora was born, her brothers were very excited. I''m going to cuddle her,'' said Alex. ''I''m going to rock her to sleep,'' said Liam. ''I''m going to make her laugh,'' said Bruno. ''I''m going to read to her,'' said Peter. Dora has doting big brothers who play with her, look after her, and guide her as she grows. But Peter reads to her, which turns out to be the greatest gift of all.

"Una conmovedora historia sobre el miedo de un niño a lo desconocido y cómo el amor incondicional de una madre puede hacer posible cualquier cosa."--Page 4 of cover.

In the heart of the forest lived the robber girl. She had fierce eyes, fierce hair and a fierce knife strapped across her chest. Ever since she was small, she had lived in a cave with her three companions: an old bear, a lame wolf, and a weary owl. The robber girl kept away as much as possible from the farmers who lived on the edge of the forest. And the farmers shunned her, not even the bravest of them daring to enter the heart of the forest. No one knew her history, or how she''d come to be in the forest .... ABOUT THE AUTHOR Margaret Wild''s books are loved and applauded by both children and adults world-wide. Her richly crafted stories have many times won Australian and international awards and are loved for their sensitive, affectionate characterisation, and astute observation. Among Margaret''s award winning collaborations are her touching picture books, The Very Best of Friends, and the acclaimed Let the Celebrations Begin, both illustrated by Julie Vivas and with Ron Brooks the warm and moving Old Pig and Rosie and Tortoise, a tenderly child -centred story about the arrival of a new baby. The Midnight Gang, illustrated by Ann James, was not only celebrated as an honour book in the Children''s Book Council of Australia''s Book of the Years Awards, but also won the picture book category of every children''s choice award in the country. Miss Lily''s Fabulous Pink Feather Boa, illustrated by Kerry Argent and Bim Bam Boom! Illustrated by Wayne Harris, display the diversity of Wild''s remarkable story-telling ability. The Illustrator As well as being one of Australia''s most acclaimed illustrators, Donna Rawlins is also an award-winning book designer, author and editor. Her best-known works are Tucking Mummy In, written by Morag Loh, and the brilliant My Place, written by Nadia Wheatley, which has won a number of awards, including the Children''s Book Council of Australia''s Younger Readers award. Donna is renowned for her warm, vivid illustrations of young children and their daily lives. Her titles include The Kinder Hat by Morag Loh, Jeremy''s Tail written by Duncan Ball, and the rich fantasy, Digging to China, which Donna both wrote and illustrated. Donna''s most recent book is Douglas Little''s fascinating Ten Little Know Facts About Hippopotamuses . which she edited and co-illustrated with her husband, David Francis. Donna Rawlins and Margaret Wild''s first book together was My Dearest Dinosaur. SELLING POINTS * Award winning experts at the art of making picture books. * Age 7+ * A sensitive and beautifully crafted story of friendship, of daring to be different, of living outside the comfort zone and of acceptance. * Rich illustrations to stimulate the imagination''s of children and adults alike. * Great for the gift market.

A little girl becomes Santa''s pen pal throughout the course of one year and learns some interesting facts about polar animals.

A mother dinosaur speaks to her absent mate, describing how she and her newly hatched babies are staying alive while he hunts for a safer place for them all to live.

Kate has big brown eyes - all the better to see with. But she doesn''t know what other people can see, and no one thinks to ask her exactly what she can see, until one day on a crowded beach. This is a story about family life and what it''s like to need glasses.

All the animals belong to the Bush Book Club and love to read. All except Bilby. He can''t stay still long enough to read a book, not when there are somersaults and cartwheels and handstands to do. What would it take for Bilby to slow down and look into a book?

When his father shaves off his big and bushy beard, it is up to Nicholas to find a new home for the robin, mouse, and baby possum who had been living in the beard.

Picture fiction for older readers.

Picture book exploring the subject of homelessness, with young Zac making a space-travelling fantasy of his and his mother''s makeshift sleeping arrangements in a playground rocket.

Samantha''s thank you letter to Santa is the beginning of a warm and unusual friendship.

Paperback edition of a children''s book first published in 1990. Cheerful, illustrated story of a new boy on the block who has a cubbyhouse full of treasures and fitted out with the latest technology.

A fearful boy confronts his biggest fear--the class bully.