A Bag and a Bird by Pamela Allen
$14.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
This is a story of a plastic bag and a bird - a cautionary tale about taking care of our environment as well as being a wonderful showcase of some of the famous sights of Sydney.'One day, a long time ago when I lived in Kirribilli, Sydney, I packed a lunch and set out to walk to the Botanic Gardens . . ...Show more
A Dark Dark Tale (PB) by Ruth Brown
$17.95 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
An illustrated picture book that lets children follow the black cat's progress through the dark wood, into the dark house, and eventually to the surprise discovery at the back of the toy cupboard.
Alexander's Outing (PB) by Pamela Allen
$14.95 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
'Stay close, take care,' quacked Alexander's mother. But Alexander was a wayward duckling - he straggled behind ... and disappeared down a deep dark hole ...
Benny Bungarra’s Big Bush Clean-Up by Sally Morgan
$16.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
An environmental tale for Early Childhood and Lower Primary readers that shows how animals are affected by rubbish left in their habitat by humans. Ambelin Kwaymullina's illustrations are an explosion of colour and cleverly show the perils faced by our native animals. When the animals work as a team to ...Show more
Book With No Pictures by B. J. Novak
$17.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or ...Show more
Chip by Kylie Howarth
$17.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1 | Series: Chip | Reading Level: near fine
Chip, like most other gulls, is wild about chips. He likes fat chips, skinny chips, sandy or crunchy or soggy chips. But, most of all, he loves Joe’s chips from Joe’s Chip Van beside the sea. Chip, like most other gulls, can be a little intrusive on his search for chips. So, one day, Joe erects a sign n ...Show more
Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee
$19.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK AGAIN! He's back! And, once again, this cheeky blue character does not want you to open this book or turn its pages. What reason does he have this time? This fun story will delight children and adults alike. Keep turning the pages and find out what happens when you reach the end al ...Show more
Duck on a Bike by David Shannon (Illustrator)
$14.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike -- and loves it Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud -- now in paperback One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. I bet I could ride a bike, he tho ...Show more
Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles
$14.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1 | Series: Australian Children's Classics Ser. | Reading Level: very good
Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. Sheena Knowles's upbeat, rhymin ...Show more
Edwina the Emu by Sheena Knowles
$14.95 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1 | Reading Level: very good
In this sequel to the popular Edward the Emu, Edward and his mate Edwina are the proud parents of ten little emu eggs. "Don't get depressed. I'll find a job, you stay on the nest," says Edwina to her stunned mate. And so Edwina sets out to find a job in this lighthearted offering from down under. Rhythm ...Show more
Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition by David McKee
$16.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1 | Series: Elmer
Perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or library, the original classic Elmer is now available as a big book, with notes for grown-ups at the back, created by the CLPE (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education).Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this ...Show more
Eric Carle's Book of Amazing Animals by Eric Carle, Eric Carle
$26.99 AUD
Category: Mentor Texts K-2 NSW Term 1
Discover over 180 amazing animals with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! A bright and engaging first introduction to the animal kingdom. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a journey many different animal habitats - including lush rainforests, arid deserts and snowy mountains - and meet over 180 of the amazi ...Show more