Melanie, Monty and baby Peter Mouse live in a doll’s house called Cherrywood Cottage. The Mouse family are full of excitement as they await the arrival of Santa Paws. However, an unlikely turn of events sets about a hilarious twist to their Christmas festivities. Find out how Santa Paws loses his trousers. A Christmas Tail is a delightful story, the first in a new collection about a very special mouse family. This enchanting story is brought to life by the exquisite illustrations of Aaron ...

A beautiful collection of Japanese Haiku poetry depicting snap shots of moments in every day life, including the natural beauty that surrounds us. Experience the taste of ripe plums in spring and feel the droplets of a summer shower. Hear the waves rumble as the moon dances across the ripples. Delightfully Haiku has thoughtfully been published in the perfect handbag size for someone special. A book for generations to cherish... About the Author: Donna Smith is an award winning childrens au...

Do you like ghost stories? A Shadow at Cape Naturaliste is a historical fiction set in Cape Naturaliste, Western Australia. Young Harry finds himself caught between life and death. Share Harry’s adventure as he takes residence at the Cape’s lighthouse. Discover what weird ghostly behaviour the lighthouse keeper Andrew and his witch like wife Mavis, get up to during the night. What does Harry do to rid them of his new home? Join Harry’s action packed adventure in this juxtaposition of histo...

If you peep out into your garden, hiding among the fruit trees there is a tiny village where the mushroom elves live. Jazmine’s magic glasses allow her to see the elves and their magic. Do you have magic glasses? Can you help Jazmine and Yapps solve the case of the missing iPad before school Monday morning using the very special mushroom elf magic? About the Author: Donna M Smith is an award winning children’s author who lives in Victoria with her husband and their three children. Donna ha...

Hopscotch is a fabulous collection of hilarious short stories, side-tickling poetry and beautiful artwork by some of our most loved children’s authors. Hopscotch is packed full of gut-busting giggles and exciting adventures. Compiled by Donna M Smith, the following artists and authors include: Kim Fleming, Kathryn Harrison, Timothy Smith , Jazmine Smith, Melissa Brown, Robert Vescio, Zoya Nojin, George Ivanoff, Shirley Buckley, Dawn Meredith, Chris Broadribb , Jenny Erlanger, Nerida Waylan...

Join the Grade 2s on a rip-roaring billy cart race around Happy Valley Primary School and see if they can whip the pants of the Grade 3 skateboard day fundraiser! Join Jaz, TJ and Ben as they burn rubber, mow down the learning garden veggie patch and make lemonade in this hilarious race to the finish line. Who wins and what do they do with the money raised? Chapter book suit Grade 1 About the Author: Donna Smith is an award winning children’s author who lives in Melbourne with her husband ...

Deep beneath the ocean lay the beautiful and magical kingdom of King Neptune. He had six mermaid daughters, the youngest of whom was considered to be unsurpassed in her beauty. They lived a wonderful and carefree existence in their underwater arcadia. The world beyond was an uncertain and dangerous place and for this reason all mermaids were forbidden to travel up to the surface before their fifteenth birthday.When her time finally arrives, the Little Mermaid travels up to the surf...

Raven Queen, the daughter of the Evil Queen, is destined to give the poisoned apple to Snow White's daughter. But Raven has a spark of rebelliousness in her heart and she knows one thing for sure-evil is so not her style. Read all about her getting ready to return to Ever After High in this excerpt from the upcoming book The Storybook of Legends.

Why do big cats have pads on their feet?Which is the largest big cat?Which big cat lives at the highest elevation?Which is the only social cat?Which is the only cat that runs its prey to the ground?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this 15-minute book. Amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give child...

Jelly is as surprised as anyone when he decides that he's going to win the annual sixth grade speech contest.Just like that, Joe Alton Miles, better known as Jelly (because his initials are J.A.M. and his best friend's are P.B.), is faced with overcoming not only his terror of being in the spotlight, but also the wrath of smart, popular Victoria, who believes that the prize (like all prizes) is rightfully hers. At first, Jelly only cares about winning the awesome p...

Join Ashlynn Ella, daughter of Cinderella, as her woodland friends help her get ready for her Legacy Year at school, where she will train for her destiny to marry a prince. But what if she meets the woodsman of her dreams instead? Read all about it in this exclusive Ever After High short story by Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale.

Book 1 in the fantastic four-book series about taking risks and flying high. A unique collaboration from children's book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon.The other kids don't see things the same way as me. I spend a lot of time imagining things. I just don't get it. Inside my head I am not the same as other kids.Ricky is an ordinary boy, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise his ...