Books
Age from 5 years
Beatrice and Vanessa
By John Yeoman
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
An unlikely pair of heroines take on a pack of wolves in this hilarious story, illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake.
Becoming Babe Ruth
By Matt Tavares
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Hardback, AUS $29.99, NZ $32.99
Matt Tavares’s striking homage to one of baseball’s legends offers a rare view into Babe Ruth’s formative years in “the House that built Ruth.”
Becoming Babe Ruth
By Matt Tavares
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
“This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth’s amazing rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth’s irrepressible personality and joy in playing baseball.” — Booklist (starred review)
Beep and Bah
By James Burks
Illustrated by James Burks
Hardback, AUS $24.99, NZ $27.99
A humor-filled adventure story told through James Burks' vivid, quirky illustrations
Before After
By Matthias Arégui, Anne-Margot Ramstein
Illustrated by Matthias Arégui, Anne-Margot Ramstein
Hardback, AUS $27.99, NZ $29.99
A beautiful, smart and graphic picture book that explores the theme of before and after.
Believe
By Robert Sabuda
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda
Hardback, AUS $37.99, NZ $39.99
Consummate pop-up master Robert Sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter.
Belle, the Last Mule at Gee's Bend
By Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Bettye Stroud
Illustrated by John Holyfield
Hardback, AUS $27.99, NZ $29.99
A true story inspires the moving tale of a mule that played a key role in the civil rights movement-- and a young boy who sees history anew.
Belle, the Last Mule at Gee's Bend
By Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Bettye Stroud
Illustrated by John Holyfield
Paperback, AUS $12.99, NZ $14.99
“This small snapshot of the protest movement pays homage to both the determination of ordinary folk and the power of Dr. King’s words. . . . An intergenerational story filled with heart and soul.” — Kirkus Reviews
Belonging
By Jeannie Baker
Illustrated by Jeannie Baker
Paperback, AUS $17.99, NZ $19.99
A powerful account of the reclamation of an urban landscape told wordlessly through fascinating, detailed collage artwork.
Belonging
By Jeannie Baker
Illustrated by Jeannie Baker
Paperback, AUS $49.99, NZ $52.99
A big book account of the reclamation of an urban landscape told wordlessly through fascinating, detailed collage artwork.