More Than a Kick by Jennifer Castles; Tayla Harris

$19.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio

In March 2019, Tayla Harris went from rising AFLW star to the face of a movement. A photo of her mighty airborne kick was viciously attacked online and Tayla chose to call out the online harassment. Six months later she was unveiling a bronze statue of her kick in the heart of Melbourne, inspiring girls and young women everywhere to stand strong and pursue the things they love. ...Show more

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Vol. 2 by Elena Favilli; Francesca Cavallo

$46.00 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio | Series: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

The beloved New York Times bestsellers and Kickstarter crowdfunding sensations are available on audio for the first time, read by a star-studded fierce female cast including Alicia Keys, Ashley Judd, Danai Gurira, Esperanza Spalding, Janeane Garofalo, Mozhan Marn , Phillipa Soo, Rowan Blanchard, and Sam ira Wiley   Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Books 1-2 is packed with 200 bedtime stories about the lives of extraordinary women from the past and present, from Elizabeth I to Beyonc . Painters, scientists, dancers, chefs, astronauts, jazz singers, pharaohs, boxers, writers, political leaders...from every corner of the globe Each short biography is written in the style of a fairy tale, filling listeners with wonder and with a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Books 1-2 will inspire young girls (and their mothers, their aunts, their cousins...) to be confident, to dream big, to cultivate their strength. Trade in princesses for presidents. Swap out Cinderella for Cleopatra tonight.Includes a PDF of two written exercises: "Write Your Story" & "Draw Your Portrait"   ...Show more

Little Lion: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley

$21.99 AUD

$24.99 (12% off)

Category: Kids' Bio

The extraordinary true story of survival that became an international bestseller and was made into the award-winning film, Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel. Now a stunning picture book illustrated by award-winning illustrator Bruce Whatley. Can you imagine being lost and not finding your way h ome again? Saroo Brierley became lost on a train in India when he was only five. He survived for weeks on the streets, before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by his Australian family. Despite being happy, Saroo always wondered about where he was from. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for. This incredible true story celebrates the importance of hope and never giving up. ...Show more

Tippy and Jellybean: The True Story of a Brave Koala Who Saved Her Baby from a Bushfire by Sophie Cunningham

$19.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio

Based on a heart-warming true story. Tippy and her baby Jellybean live in a beautiful eucalyptus forest.One day, they wake up and sniff the air. It's smokey, hot and windy. Kangaroos and wallabies are bounding. Lizards and snakes are slithering. Wombats are heading to their burrows. The cockatoos take o ff in an enormous flock. Tippy can't hop. Or run. Or fly.Instead she shelters her baby in the only way she can…This is the uplifting story of a mother koala who saved her baby from a bushfire, and the dedicated vets who look after them until they are healed and ready to go home.Proceeds from this book will raise money for the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund. ...Show more

100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World (Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls #3) by Elena Favilli

$49.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio | Series: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity. Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many more. All of these unique, yet relatable stories are accompanied by gorgeous, full-page, full-color portraits, illustrated by female artists from all over the globe. ...Show more

Channel Kindness by Lady Gaga

$39.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio

Channel Kindness is a collection of fifty-one stories of kindness, bravery, and resilience from young people all over the world collected by the Born This Way Foundation and introduced by Lady Gaga. For Lady Gaga, kindness is the driving force behind everything she says and does. The quiet power of kind ness can change the way we view one another, our communities, and even ourselves. She embodies this mission, and through her work, brings more kindness into our world every single day. Lady Gaga has always believed in the importance of being yourself, being kind to yourself and others, no matter who they are or where they come from. With that sentiment in mind, she and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, founded Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the world a kinder and braver place. Through the years, they've collected stories of kindness, bravery, and resilience from young people all over the world, proving that kindness truly is the universal language. And now, we invite you to read these stories and follow along as each and every young author finds their voice, just as Lady Gaga has found hers.Within these pages, you'll meet young changemakers who found their inner strength, who prevailed in the face of bullies, who started their own social movements, who decided to break through the mental health stigma and share how they felt, who created safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, and who have embraced kindness with every fiber of their being by helping others without the expectation of anything in return.Individually and collectively, the stories collected here prove that kindness not only saves lives but builds community. Kindness is inclusion, it is pride, it is empathy, it is compassion, it is self-respect and it is the guiding light to love. Kindness is always transformational, and its never-ending ripples result in even more kind acts that can change our lives, our communities, and our world. ...Show more

Ronaldo Rules (Football Superstars) by Simon Mugford; Dan Green

$12.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio | Series: Football Superstars

Everything the young fan wants to know about Cristiano Ronaldo, from his childhood to the present day, including lots of quizzes and facts.

Messi Rules (Football Superstars) by Simon Mugford; Dan Green

$12.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio | Series: Football Superstars

Everything the young fan wants to know about Lionel Messi, from his childhood to the present day, including lots of quizzes and facts.

The Bird Within Me by Sara Lundberg

$24.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio

Berta is a young girl with an artistic soul growing up on a farm in the Swedish countryside at the beginning of the 20th century. Her father doesn't understand her and her mother is dying. But Berta longs to be an artist and can't stay on the farm forever.Based on the life of Swedish artist Berta Hansso n, this is the story of a young woman with the bravery to live her own truth and follow her own path, despite the protests of her father and society at the time.A universal story of longing and imagination, the perfect refrain for a young rebel.AWARDS FOR THE SWEDISH EDITIONWinner of the August Prize 2017The Snowball Award (Sweden): Best Swedish picture book of the year (2017)White Ravens Award: White Raven 2018 / Internationale Jugendbibliothek, MünchenWinner of Svensk Bokkonst 2017 (Swedish Book Design 2017) ...Show more

Charles Darwin (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara;

$19.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio | Series: Little People, Big Dreams

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Charles Darwin tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned naturalist.   From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way p eople see the world. Although he didn't do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic naturalist's life. ...Show more

Heroes of Footy by Kevin Sheedy

$29.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio

  Introducing 30 of the rule-breaking, change-making, boundary-pushing and risk-taking men and women who have shaped footy. Celebrate the players hand-picked by the legendary Kevin Sheedy as some of the greatest trailblazers the game has ever seen. Featuring stats, biographical information and brillia nt illustrations by Michael Weldon, Heroes of Footy is the perfect gift for young footy tragics everywhere.  ...Show more

Ninja Bandicoots and Turbo-Charged Wombats: Stories from Behind the Scenes at the Zoo by Hazel Flynn

$19.99 AUD

Category: Kids' Bio

Why does each koala in a zoo need 1000 trees? How do you check a Tree-kangaroo's pouch for joeys? Why is a wombat's poo square-shaped? And how do dogs help look after 'extinct' bandicoots? Discover all this and more, as we take you behind the scenes of a modern Australian zoo and animal hospital. Find out what it's really like to be a zookeeper and hear their funny and fascinating stories about the animals they look after - from the koala who regularly escapes her cage, to cheeky Tasmanian devil cubs nipping the keepers' ankles for food; and from Jess, the majestic wedge-tailed eagle, to tiny but precious frogs and skinks. These delightful and fascinating stories for children aged 9 to 12 reveal the essential role of zoos today, from preserving and rehabilitating endangered species to making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and uncovering more about how animals think. Packed full of fascinating facts, Ninja Bandicoots and Turbo-Charged Wombats is the perfect read for animal-loving kids. ...Show more