Most Popular Books by Margaret Wild

This arresting and beautiful picture book from Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks is a shimmering encounter with the Tasmanian tiger, a lament for a lost species, and a compelling evocation of the place of animals in Nature.

Little lambs, chicks, ducks, and pigs change places and try other ways to delay going to bed.

When Piglet cannot find her mother, all of the barnyard animals try to make her feel better, but Piglet wants nothing but Mama.

On Farmer Fred''s farm there were four old animals - Cow, Horse, Pig and Donkey. They had never been anywhere, never seen anything - just the farm, just its fields. Then, on the night Cow died, something extraordinary began to happen. She grew big, beautiful wings. She soared over mountains, over rivers, over the sea. She would go everywhere, she would see everything. For the first time, Farmer Fred and the animals began to imagine life beyond the farm - and it was beautiful. This uplifting story combines sensitivity to an emotional issue with humour and pathos.

Baby Brenda and her friends have fun at the Midnight Cafe, enjoying a "wibble wobble" dance, a "jiggly-joggly" treat, and a dip in the sprinklers before going home to bed.

Bobbie, an Australian wallaby, can jump, bounce, and skip but cannot do splits until the other animals help her.

Loneliness is universal but friendship is often close by ... Christopher is feeling lonely because his mother is busy with the new triplets, Jerry, Josh and Jane. He is so lonely he could scream ... and scream ... and SCREAM. His neighbour, Molly MacNamara, is feeling the same way and one Monday morning at exactly ten o''clock, she does just that ...

While waiting to leave the hospital, Hugo discovers a way to travel with exotic animals to faraway lands.

Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby. Award-winning writer Margaret Wild compresses epic themes into a poetic, poignant story, vividly brought to life by Mandy Ord''s distinctive, dynamic art.

Compassion is a force mightier than stone. Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has a dream to come alive, but when a baby is abandoned in his paws one snowy night, he is compelled to think differently.

Harry and his dog Hopper have done everything together, ever since Hopper was a jumpy little puppy. But one day the unthinkable happens. When Harry comes home from school, Hopper isn''t there to greet him. Hopper will never be there again, but Harry is not ready to let him go. This story tenderly demonstrates the shock of grief and the sustaining power of love.

A wryly amusing story about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay by the award-winning author of Fox and Ruby Roars. SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Crichton Award for New Illustrators, 2018 Amy''s family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly ... A timely tale about enjoying the little things in life from award-winning author Margaret Wild.

This is the popular story and counting book featuring zoo animals, thunder and lightning. The author and illustrator are both highly-regarded and have won many awards. Bim Bam Boom features fabulous animal illustrations and a fun way for children to learn to count. The text is designed to be read aloud.

A joyful story about moving house and embracing change from a much-loved, award-winning team. Honor Book: CBCA 2020 Awards, Book of the Year, Early Childhood This is the last time I''ll fish in this river ... This is the last time I''ll run through these trees ... This is the last time I''ll dream by this fire ... Goodbye, old house. Goodbye. A heartwarming story of letting go and starting anew, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader''s imagination. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable inks.

Nana Vieja y su nieta han vivido juntas mucho tiempo y comparten todo, incluyendo los trabajos de la casa. Una mañana Nana Vieja no se puede levantar a tomar el desayuno como de costumbre. Con calma va poniendo sus cosas en orden. Finalmente, lleva a su nieta a dar un último paseo para explorar las cosas maravillosas que las rodean.

Dog rescues Magpie, and the two become fast friends. But their deep, caring bond is threatened when Fox, jealous of their companionship, conceives a plan to separate them forever.

Watercolour illustrations in this book.

Australian writer.

Bliss is not the happy place it should be. The home for old bilbies is dominated by Maron''s strict rules and unforgiving attitude. Then the outspoken Nina arrives. By resisting Matron''s rules, Nina shows Biba and the other bilbies that a true home is one in which can live with compassion and dignity.

This arresting and beautiful picture book from Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks is a shimmering encounter with the Tasmanian tiger, a lament for a lost species, and a compelling evocation of the place of animals in Nature.

A joyful story about moving house and embracing change from a much-loved, award-winning team.

Tom can''t wait to start kindergarten! At long last, the big day arrives and Tom''s whole family goes with him to kindergarten. But, suddenly, he doesn''t want them to leave ... So Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear and Baby stay to play - and wish they could go to kindergarten too!

''How do you do? I''m Mr Moo!'' Mr Moo is a delightful character that will captivate young children aged 3-5. This vividly illustrated picture book touches on the give-and-take of friendship as Mr Moo meets a new friend, the lively Jimmy Johnson.

Story highlights the road safety messages for safe play.

When Piglet cannot find her mother, all of the barnyard animals try to make her feel better, but Piglet wants nothing but Mama.

Vó Nana e Neta moram juntas há muito, muito tempo. Elas compartilham tudo, inclusive as tarefas, até o dia em que Vó Nana não aparece para tomar o café da manhã. Calmamente, ela paga suas contas e trata de pôr seus negócios em ordem. Então ela leva Neta para um último passeio, apreciando, escutando, sentindo cheiros e sabores. Vó Nana e Neta se despedem da melhor maniera que conhecem.

Ma mère a lu dans le journal : " Les filles de seize ans qui abusent du sport risquent de voir leur sexualité très handicapée. " Elle me harcèle donc pour que je m''exerce au tennis, et au hockey, au golf, et aux boules, et même au basket-ball ! Je lui dis toujours non. Mais elle me sermonne : " Faire l''amour c''est très sérieux. Les sentiments tiennent leur place, on peut parfois se faire du mal. " Je lui demande innocemment : " C''est donc pour ça que jamais plus tu ne fais l''amour ? " Grace lève les yeux, intéressée. Maman laisse tomber. Me prend-elle pour une gourde ? Bien sûr que l''amour c''est du sérieux. Malgré les allusions déplacées de ma mère, Charlie et moi on ne fait pas l''amour.