'I am the river, gently flowing, as I wind my way to the sea.' (Mary Duroux) Follow the river of poetry through country, town, the bush, the four seasons, night and day and explore the Australian landscape thr

For this celebration of our Earth, distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask questions. Why are trees so important? How are motorways damaging our countryside? What

Find out what happens to the unfortunate Humpty Dumpty, ride with a fine lady to Banbury Cross, watch a cow jump over the moon, listen to Old King Cole's fiddlers, and march with the Duke of York in this wonderful col

A classic for children and adults alike since its first publication in 1939, this collection of poems is a book of moral instruction. Take heed from the lessons learnt by Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to D

"Walker Illustrated Classics" is a new series which brings together some of the best-loved stories ever told, illustrated by some of today's finest artists. These exquisitely designed books, with their magnificent wo

When in 1923 Cicely Mary Barker created the first of "The Flower Fairies" books, "Flower Fairies of the Spring", this unassuming artist could have had little idea of the immense popularity that "The Flower Fairies Series"

02 In this sequel to the Carnegie Honour Book 'Love that Dog', Jack is back at school and thankfully Miss Stretchberry, who inspired his passion for creating poetry last year, is his teacher again. A gorgeous celebrati

This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a georgeous gift to be both shared and treasured.
Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range o

Once there was a mother goose who had three little goslings. Her playful young family could be a handful at times but luckily Mother Goose soon discovered that they loved listening to traditional nursery rhymes. Now a

This is a lively and upbeat collection of nonsense verse for all the family - including classic verse from nonsense greats such as Lear, Carroll, Belloc and Nash, together with the very best of contemporary proponents.

Includes seven themed sections with monsters, ghastly children, magical creatures, unpleasant adults and a few surprises.

An illustrated version of Australia's most popular poet's verse, "Waltzing Matilda".