Download or read book The Sweet Terrible Glorious Year I Truly Completely Lost It written by Lisa Shanahan and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2008-11-11 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IN MY FAMILY, when anyone rides the wave of their emotions, we say they're chucking a birkett. When the emotion drives out all common sense, we say they're chucking a big one. The telltale signs are: flaming cheeks, shortness of breath, bulging eyes, and a prolonged illogical outburst.Gemma Stone is convinced that it's always unseemly to chuck a birkett and that it's actually insane to chuck one in front of a complete stranger. But that was before she fell for a boy who barely knows she exists, before she auditioned for the school play, before she met the family of freaks her sister Debbie is marrying into, before the unpredictable Raven De Head took an interest in her, and before she realized that at the right time and for the right reason, a birkett could be a beautiful thing.
Download or read book The Big Night Night Book written by Georgie Birkett and published by Doubleday Children's. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Babies will delight in saying night-night to everything as the Baby in the story gets ready for bed. Night-night pyjamas, toothpaste, birdies 1, 2, 3; night-night book and teddy bear and blankie, of course! With cuddly touch and feel tex
Download or read book My Big Birkett written by Lisa Shanahan and published by Allen & Unwin Australia. This book was released on 2006 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By turns hilarious and bittersweet, this fresh, engaging novel illuminates the hidden corners of suburban life, love and friendship.
Download or read book I m Big Now written by Anthea Simmons and published by Andersen Press USA. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being big is hard. Sometimes you want to do the baby things you used to do before! In this funny journey of discovery, one little girl decides to try out being a baby again, but discovers it is more fun being the big sister of the family.
Download or read book Is This My Nose written by Georgie Birkett and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you find your nose, eyes, ears, mouth and chin? This vibrant book encourages little ones to associate words and pictures with their own bodies. Open the fold-out mirror at the back of the book to help them discover their own faces as you read aloud together.
Download or read book Big Pet Day written by Lisa Shanahan and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two stars of Australian picture books join forces to create an irresistible and unlikely pet! Today is Pet Day in Lily's class. All the kids bring in their pets - hermit crabs, parrots, mice, puppies, ferrets and ducks - but Lily brings her dragon. Class smarty-pants Courtney says to Lily that dragons are only in fairy tales, so how could she have a dragon? However, when all the pets misbehave in the middle of the all-important pet parade, guess who (or what) saves the day? This gorgeous and funny story about finding your voice is the first collaboration between two of Australia's leading picture book creators, Lisa Shanahan and Gus Gordon. Praise for author and illustrator: 'a joy to read aloud' - Magpies on Lisa Shanahan and Emma Quay's BEAR AND CHOOK BY THE SEA 'Quirky, soulful and alive...a book to treasure,like a favourite song.' - Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE 'Clever, sweet and brilliant in every way' - The West Australian on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE 'If there is such a thing as a perfect Australian picture book, this might be it.' - Sydney's Child Magazine on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE
Download or read book The Grand Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler written by Lisa Shanahan and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER: 2017 QLD Literary Awards, Children's Fiction It struck Henry that perhaps he was waiting for the exact right moment to be daring and brave. The exact right moment where he felt no worry at all, not one tiny flicker. But what if that moment never came? Henry Hoobler is a reluctant adventurer who is worried about his summer holiday camping at the beach: bugs, spiders, snakes, stingers, blue-ringed octopi or sharks. Worst of all, his family and friends are pushing him to ride his new silver bike - without training wheels. But when Henry meets Cassie, he discovers that courage is there to be found when you have a friend who is straight-up and true. A joyous, heart-warming story from the much-loved author of My Big Birkett.
Download or read book My Big Birkett written by Lisa Shanahan and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In my family, when anyone rides the wave of their emotions, we say they're chucking a birkett. When the emotion drives out all common sense, we say they're chucking a big one. The telltale signs are: flaming cheeks, shortness of breath, bulging eyes and a prolonged illogical outburst. Gemma Stone is convinced that it's always unseemly to chuck a Birkett and that it's actually insane to chuck one in front of a complete stranger. But that was before she fell in love with a boy who barely knows she exists, before she auditioned for the school play, before she met the family of freaks her sister Debbie is marrying into, before the unpredictable Raven De Head took an interest in her, and before she realised that at the right time and for the right reason, a Birkett could be a beautiful thing. A sharply-observed, funny and bittersweet novel about testing your wings and finding your feet.
Download or read book Grow It written by and published by Helping Hands. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy helps his parents sow and water seeds, transplant small plants, weed, and harvest a home garden and share some of the produce with a neighbor.
Download or read book Cook It written by and published by Helping Hands. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Who's home for dinner? What shall we cook? What do we need to buy? And don't forget to wash the dishes!"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Sweetie May written by Lisa Shanahan and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Widehide and Captain Leanbean love arguing - from dawn to dusk, day after day. the only thing they love more than arguing is treasure - lots of it! then one day they find more than they bargained for ... Sweetie May is back in this fabulous new edition!
Download or read book Clean It written by and published by Helping Hands. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children love to imitate adult behaviour. This title helps you to encourage your child to help out and develop new skills as they share in the fun of more grown up activities.
Download or read book A Lot on Her Plate written by Rosie Birkett and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From food obsessive Rosie Birkett comes a collection of imaginative, delicious and approachable recipes that draw on the culinary vibrancy of seasonal, fresh produce and simple, store-cupboard ingredients. There's something to suit every taste, pocket and occasion in this vivid and beautifully photographed cookbook. Rosie shares healthy, wholesome recipes using nutrient-packed ingredients - try her delicious kale and coriander pancakes with avocado butter and roasted tomato for a great start to your day, or her shredded sprout salad with green apple, blue cheese and toasted almonds for a summer evening's dinner. She offers indulgent recipes for times when you want to enjoy rich, satisfying meals - tuck into her French dip roast beef sandwich, the melting Mexican pork tacos or mushroom ragu with truffled polenta, and polish it all off with a scoop of peanut butter ice cream or slice of blueberry, basil and almond pie. Rosie knows how to make simple, seasonal ingredients sing - A Lot On Her Plate encourages home cooks to widen their repertoire and be more creative with their favorite ingredients. Covering everything from small plates, sides, breakfast and brunch, to desserts and cocktails, this a contemporary food writer's daily inspiration for delicious, easy food that can be prepared in no time at all.
Download or read book Finding Fred written by Mark James Birkett and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-14 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frustrated by responsibilities he keeps running away from; angry at an establishment from which he feels alienated; and infatuated with fantasies of life in the big city ... Despite sincere intentions, Fred fails his family and friends. No matter the cost, his passions triumph. He wheels along a path of self-sabotage onto an avenue - a wide avenue - of recklessness and disgrace. Yet in his mess, depth emerges; his innate compassion and gumption shine - he enters a world, a legacy, that was almost erased, and in that world, he allows an unexpected man to change his life. Ultimately this is a story of redemption, of finding and accepting real love.
Download or read book Bear and Chook written by Lisa Shanahan and published by Hachette Children's Books Australia. This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's picture storybook about the adventures of unexpected friends, Bear and Chook. Bear is a dreamer while Chook just wants a quiet life, but with a best friend like Bear, he has no chance of getting it. Includes colour illustrations. Author has previously written 'What Rot!' and 'Sweetie May'. Illustrator's previous works include 'The Puzzle Duck' and 'Champions'.
Download or read book The Joyful Home Cook written by Rosie Birkett and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn ordinary ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Return to basics, slow down, enjoy the process, minimise waste, and follow the seasons to create effortless meals packed with flavour. Life can be tough, chaotic and often unfathomable. So many things are outside of our control, so let's take the light where we can, and make something good for supper. From renowned food writer and broadcaster, Rosie Birkett, comes a truly delicious collection of recipes certain to inspire readers to become truly instinctive home cooks. Embracing seasonal ingredients, The Joyful Home Cook shows us how to coax the most flavour out of every morsel to deliver nourishing and beautiful meals every day of the year. As well as resurrecting underused home cooking skills like smoking, brining and fermenting with an eye to getting the most out of every ingredient, this cookbook applies a thoroughly modern approach to flavour combinations and global culinary influences... Including practical tips such as how to cook cleverly to minimise waste, as well as putting recipe surpluses to put to shrewd use elsewhere, Rosie reveals how make the most out of every ingredient. Follow her tips and techniques to cultivate well-stocked culinary arsenals you can call upon any time to effortlessly create game-changing meals for friends and family; from homemade sourdough to pickled veg, pistachio pesto to peach eton mess, learn how to cook up a feast of joyful flavours in no time at all.
Download or read book Hello World written by Lisa Shanahan and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rhyming picture book about the simple joys of daily life. Hello World follows a baby/toddler, who is woken up by the early morning sun and greets the world, and everything in it, with delight, as she is swept along by the rhythms of an ordinary day, right up until bedtime. It has a rhythmic, warm lullaby appeal and would work as a story to read to babies and toddlers, just before bed.
