Did You Ever

A beautiful picture book rhyme about the sights and sounds of living on a farm through the eyes of a vividly imaginative five-year-old.

The animals on the farm and the question of Did You Ever invite a funny narrative, bright and colourful pictures and a great story to read to your little ones.

Did You Ever asks if you can use your imagination and see what our five-year-old can see.

A fun little read for our wonderful children.

Diesel and Electric

Above the peaceful Walthamstow Marshes, a hungry kestrel eyes its prey while two young field mice, Diesel and Electric, play innocently below. Venturing out from their family nest within the railway embankment, the duo finds danger swooping down upon them. As the kestrel descends, allies from the marsh emerge: a vigilant rabbit and brave sparrow leader, Brown Wrist, rally to protect the young mice. Diesel and Electric is a tale of unexpected friendships and nature’s camaraderie unveiling amidst a thrilling struggle for survival in the heart of the marshland.

Dig

‘Sometimes you have to make a mark, to show you were first, to show you matter and make a difference to the world.’

Damian Foley and his mate Chris Monk carry the weight of childhood illness and they have reached their teenage years with plenty to prove. It is the summer of 1966, a year of great change, the decimal currency has been introduced and the first troops from Australia are sent to the war in Vietnam, the largest overseas campaign since the Second World War. Chris’ brother Ross, ‘wins the lottery’ and is conscripted as a soldier to fight the Vietcong and the boys are busting to see Steve McQueen’s ‘The Great Escape’ at The Plaza.

It’s time for the boys to test their mettle. They are accepted into the local gang who test each other with war games and build a tunnel into the bank of the Patterson River. Will they make their mark? And will Ross return safely from Vietnam? Whatever the outcome, the characters will draw on their resources of courage and endurance.

Dilly Cooper - Hat-astrophe

“Between Rose Thorn and Mrs Sneddle, school is miserable. Just know I hate Rose Thorn and she hates me—end of story. Or maybe it is the beginning?”

Dilly Cooper likes to draw comics and is just trying to have a little fun while getting through school. It can be hard sometimes with her nemesis, Rose Thorn, living down the street with her equally obnoxious father and dog, Tidbits. Rose lives up to her name and is a continuous thorn in Dilly’s side, always getting her into trouble.

Things go from bad to worse when her favourite teacher is replaced with horrible, math-loving Mrs Sneddle. The pressure is on, between calculating Rose Thorn and the pranks from the ‘Goon Boys’, Dilly finds it hard to keep out of trouble! Then auditions for the school production cause a stir of excitement. The show turns the promise of stardom into a hair-raising catastrophe!

Do you remember the elephant?

From ants to elephants, life has a place. Every plant, raindrop, animal, insect or bird plays its part in making our world the beautiful life-sustaining rock we call home. Understanding how important these things are to our survival has never been more important. ‘Do you remember the elephants?’ is not a question anyone should ever ask. Together we can change how we think, how we behave and how we respond to keep our home working as it should – in harmony with all living things.

Our children are growing up in an increasingly digital world and disconnecting from nature. We need to give them back an appreciation for the world outside the screen. As individuals, this can improve mental health. Collectively, this can save our planet. Help our children to make better choices.

Doctor Penguin - George's Sore Eye

Doctor Penguin works in the emergency department at Hopscotch Children’s Hospital. He treats all the town’s sick and unwell children that need his help. This time, a young dog called George has hurt his eye! Dr Penguin knows who can lend a hand: Dr Owl the eye doctor (ophthalmologist). They treat George together using Dr Owl’s special tools and medicine and make sure he is safe to head home happy. Dr Penguin’s son Peter has a surprise for him when he returns home after his shift.

Dog Days

An inspiring story about a young girl, Zahara, overcoming her fear of dogs.Zahara loves to visit her family on a beautiful island in the Pacific Northwest. But this year, she is met with a big surprise. Aunt JoJo got a new dog, Rugby! Zahara used to like dogs, until one chased her home from school.Over the summer, Aunt JoJo slowly introduces Zahara to Rugby, and a trusting relationship develops.Children and adults will love to join Zahara as she explores her curiosity of dogs and learns just how much our furry friends can teach us about ourselves.

Dogfin

Dogfin is an extraordinarily entertaining tale about a unique creature who Evie meets when she is allowed to roam free alone for the first time during the Easter holidays. Together they have a fantastic adventure when he introduces her to his amazing magical world. This colourful, vivid story will captivate and grip the attention of every reader as it unfolds, holding them there till the very last word.

Dogs on the Go

Angus and his family have moved. The dogs seem different in his new neighborhood. Where are they all going? A sweet adventure tale that will delight young children.

Don't Forget Me Grandpa! It's Me, David

This is a story, written through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy, who is trying to understand dementia, the devastating disease that has gripped hold of his beloved grandfather. It is a beautiful, heart-warming story of a grandson who, even though his world is being turned upside down, wants to make sure that his grandfather never forgets him.

Hopefully this book will help parents explain dementia to their children and help kids understand the effects of this devastating disease.

Don't Forget to Bounce

For the grown-up people too.

Sometimes things other people say to us can really affect us and make us feel a little bit out of sorts.

Even if it’s from the people we love.

Clover the lamb realises, with the help of his friends, that he has to be true to himself and do what gives him joy and also embrace whatever makes his little heart soar.

And … never forget to bounce … Not ever!

Donny the Dung Beetle

Donny the Dung Beetle is just an ordinary young beetle, except for one big thing… he cannot roll dung!

This book follows Donny’s story as he overcomes his problems and, with hard work and dedication, proves everybody wrong!

This book aims to give an educational introduction to the dung beetle alongside the message of the story: that hard work pays off and that “Practice makes perfect.”