When Little Hoiho first leaves the nest she discovers that other birds seem to have talents she does not. In the end Little Hoiho discovers that although she may not have long legs like Kōtuku, or a beautiful voice like Tui, she has her own special talents.
Summary: Between December 1914 and August 1915 Tom and Jim write to each other whenever they get a chance. Tom talks about life at home on the farm while Jim writes from Egypt and then from the trenches of the Gallipoli peninsula. This is a moving story of two brothers separated by war. It is based on the thousands of letters sent by and to Anzac soldiers fighting at Gallipoli, one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. The book depicts life at war and on the home front and includes fold-out letter inserts
Summary: Eric Bogle's famous and familiar Australian song about the Battle of Gallipoli explores the futility of war with haunting power. (Back cover)
Summary: When Aidan Jackson, known as "Jack", leaves his parents' farm to fight overseas in World War I, he is excited by the promise of travel, adventure and new friends. Although Jack's bugle is brought home from the war by his best friend, it lies idle for years and years. Will the bugle ever be played again
On cover: The story of a light horse
Summary: A foal is born at midnight, on the homestead side of the river. Coal black, star ablaze. Moonlight in her eyes. On October 31, 1917, the 4th and 12th regiments of the Australian Light Horse took part in one of the last great cavalry charges in history. Among the first to leap the enemy trenches was Lieutenant Guy Haydon riding his beloved mare, Midnight. This is their story
Summary: Anzac Ted might look scary - but there's more to this battered old bear than meets the eye! This is a story about the Anzac spirit and how, through courage, loyalty and love, a child's teddy bear helped to bring our soldiers home. (Back cover)
Summary: Sylvia Snail is in love with Simon Green and his luscious lettuce, choice cucumbers and buttery beans. But Sylvia is just a small snail in a gigantic garden, how can she get him to notice her? A succulent tale about Sylvia Snail and her glittering trail set on the garden path
Contains factual information on the First World War in Europe
Summary: Emily knows her big brother, Tom, wants to leave Hillside Farm and go overseas to the war, but Emily doesn't want him to go. "Everyone else is going," said Tom to Emily when their uncle was gone. "That's not a good reason," said Emily. A story of one family's courage and endurance during the First World War, the terrible losses at Gallipoli and a time that changed Australia forever. (From back cover)
Summary: This book is a celebration of the wonders of childhood, the beauty of nature and the wild one who lives in us all. Here is a story about growing up that will stay with readers forever. Charlie met the wild one when he was young. Together they caught tadpoles, chased butterflies, and watched spiders weave their webs. But as the sun rose and fell, and the moon circled the earth, Charlie began to forget about the magic of the wild one - until it was almost too late to remember
At head of title: Usborne
This charming collection is perfect for any baby or child. It contains over a hundred traditional rhymes, sayings, songs, tongue-twisters and lullabies.
This will be a book to treasure, share and enjoy.
