AustLit

''How are babies made?' This is a book created to help apprehensive adults answer that age-old question, without any of the dodgy metaphors. So buckle up and get set to discover how people make new people.' (Publication summary)

'Do you see monsters in your mind at bedtime? This book is here to help! The Monster Game is a refined collection of tried and tested techniques to help you bust the bedtime baddies in your brain.' (Publication summary)

'Wild babies come in many different shapes and species.

'From pufflings to porcupettes, meet some of our world's most incredible infants.

'Philip Bunting celebrates the cute and cuddly babies of the animal world in this laugh-out-loud book. Wild About Babies is filled with Philip's glorious illustrations and signature humour, combined with fascinating facts about the what childhood looks like across the animal kingdom.' (Publication summary)

'The World’s Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?)

'This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! 

'The third title in The World's Most series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures!' (Publication summary)

'Roo has woken up with three new babies - weird babies in her pouch. But where did they come from? And can Wombat become the funcle (fun uncle) he thinks he will be? Follow Quokka, Wombat and Roo on a quirky quest to return three very lost chicks to their parents.' (Publication summary)

'Matt Formston always dreamed of becoming a professional surfer. But by the time he was five years old, he was almost completely blind. Matt never let that stop him.
Now he is a record-holding cycling Paralympian and a world champion surfer.

'Discover how being vision impaired has made Matt who he is today.' (Publication summary)

'What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.

'But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world.

'The brilliant new picture book from bestselling Australian author–illustrator Philip Bunting, created in consultation with The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra.

'Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way.' (Publication summary)

'In the paw-sizzling heat of summer, Wombat and Roo need to cool their toasted toes. They find themselves on a beautiful beach with more than enough ocean for everyone. But there is one very little problem ... Quokka thinks he owns the beach. And he is not in the mood for sharing.' (Publication summary)

'Can you ...

'Forget this line?

'Say the alphabet in a different order?

'Dig half a hole?

'This book asks you to imagine and think about some things. That sounds easy, right? Anyone can think stuff. You don't even need to be standing up. We shall see. Good luck.

'Metacognition is the act of thinking about thinking and forms the basis of all critical thought. It is also a concept that comes easily to children whose inquisitive nature makes them a natural at engaging in abstract questions and open-ended thinking. The Very Hard Book starts that 'thinking' journey and has a great deal of fun in the process.' (Publication summary)

'Water is the stuff of life, none of us would be here without it. But what can we learn from it? Take a plunge into the big blue, to discover the life lessons water has to teach you.' (Publication summary)

Wombat won't leave his Safety Zone. Nope. No way. Not even for his favourite treat ... sweet, sweet bush berries. But Roo believes she can do anything if she puts her mind to it. Especially tracking down some delicious berries for dinner. (Even if those berries do happen to be growing at the very top of a massive mountain.)' (Publication summary)

'This is not a book about an egg. This is a book about imagination! And friendship. And the magic that happens when the two unite. So take a walk on the wild side and see the world through the mind of one mischievous marsupial.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Then it’s time to get set for your wildest adventure yet. Follow this simple guide and you’ll learn everything you need to know. The familiar and much loved animals from previous Bunting tales— Mopoke, Kookaburra, Liarbird, Koala, Quokka, and a few new friends—guide you from starting the day just right (mmm, GumFlakes) to first day jitters, meeting teachers, making friends, lunch time, home time and all the things in between!'

Source : publisher's blurb

Have you ever thought about energy – the stuff that lights up our lives and powers our wonderful world?
 
'How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at the various ways we use energy to power the world around us.

'Superpower is packed with engaging and entertaining information for kids and their families, including helpful tips on easy ways to reduce energy consumption in our day-to-day lives. Learn the history of energy through time, discover how energy is produced and delve into the many forms of renewable energy available to us today.

'With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Superpower shows that using renewable energy and taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding.

'So get set to take a walk on the bright side and meet the sustainable super powers energising our future.' (Publication summary)

'Good mums come in many different shapes and species.

'Get set to meet some of Mother Nature's most marvellous mums.

'Philip Bunting celebrates mothers with this laugh-out-loud book that combines his signature humour and glorious illustrations with fascinating facts about the what motherhood looks like across the animal kingdom.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.