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- Turtles Song CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26070Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90Turtle's Song is a lyrical journey of the life of a Green Turtle from a hatchling beneath the sand of a coral beach, through wanderings at sea, to adulthood and returning to lay eggs of its own.Vivid and exquisite images. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26071Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends. But they are different in almost every way. Pearl likes solving mysteries and moves rather fast in the world. Charlie likes taking baths and watching his garden grow. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Is Your Grandmother a Goanna? CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26073Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90The little boy climbed down from the train. 'Have you seen my grandmother?' he asked. 'There are only goannas here,' replied the station master. 'Is your grandmother a goanna?' An entertaining, heart-warming picture book. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Brumbies in the Night CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26074Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90This is a story of a boy's dream to travel with the wild brumbies. In his travels through the top end of northern Australia he meets many animals, birds, reptiles in their own habitats. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Hairy Maclary From Donaldsons Dairy CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26080Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90"Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl, they all run off. What could have caused such a scatter of paws?" Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Hairy Maclarys Caterwaul Caper CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26081Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90Hairy Maclary heard a strange sound, a yowling, a wailing that echoed around . . . What could be causing the caterwauling cacophony that brings Hairy Maclary and his friends running? Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Hairy Maclarys Bone CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26078Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90"With a big juicy bone from Samuel Stone, Hairy Maclary sets off for the dairy. His friends want to share it with him ,but Hairy Maclary has other ideas". Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Hairy Maclary Scattercat CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26079Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90"Hairy Maclary is busy chasing, bustling and hustling all the neighbourhood cats. But there is one particular cat he does not expect to meet." Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Tom Tom CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26075Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90An engaging contemporary story that traces a day in the life of a small boy in a typical Aboriginal community in the N.T. It follows the adventures of Tom Tom as he goes to preschool and how he spends his day. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Flood CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26026Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90This is a story that shows how strong and devastating flood water can be to homes and livelihoods. It is inspired by the 2011 Queensland floods but it could be about any of the disasters that strike our land.. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- The Shack That Dad Built CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26029Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90When Elaine Russell was five, her dad built the family a shack just outside the Aboriginal mission at La Perouse in Sydney. Elaine illustrates what life was like for an indigenous kid on the urban fringes. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors, carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Desk Game Sea SoundsProduct Code: 25741Save 42%Regular Price $26.29 Special Price $15.29 $13.90
The desk games are a smaller version of the large floor reading games. These durable games are designed for use by two players and are supplied complete with the appropriate movers, counters and dice. Rules of play are printed on each mat for permanent reference. Each game mat measures 33cm x 28cm.
Learn More - Desk Game Racing With BlendsProduct Code: 25745Save 42%Regular Price $26.29 Special Price $15.29 $13.90
The desk games are a smaller version of the large floor reading games. These durable games are designed for use by two players and are supplied complete with the appropriate movers, counters and dice. Rules of play are printed on each mat for permanent reference. Each game mat measures 33cm x 28cm.
Learn More - Desk Game Sounds in SpaceProduct Code: 25743Save 42%Regular Price $26.29 Special Price $15.29 $13.90
The desk games are a smaller version of the large floor reading games. These durable games are designed for use by two players and are supplied complete with the appropriate movers, counters and dice. Rules of play are printed on each mat for permanent reference. Each game mat measures 33cm x 28cm.
Learn More - Duoword GameProduct Code: 25296Save 21%Regular Price $52.69 Special Price $41.69 $37.90Test your word skills with this tactical game. Use 14 letters to play two words each turn. Making long words is easy. Highest score wins. Learn More
- Zotto Word Squares GameProduct Code: 25206Save 26%Regular Price $42.35 Special Price $31.35 $28.50Exceptionally challenging word game of chance and strategy. The object of the game is to make as many words with the highest point value as possible among the random popped letters. Helps children build their confidence, increase their vocabulary and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ages 8yrs+. Learn More
- Ella Kazoo Will Not Go To Sleep CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26025Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90"As the Kazoo household settles down for the night, Ella Kazoo is wide-awake and ready for adventure. She begs for a drink and another bedtime story, and sits up in bed chatting with her teddy. Sleep is a no-go zone for Ella Kazoo!" Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Puggle CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26049Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90When Puggle the baby echidna is found on the side of the road in his dead mother's pouch, he is tiny, blind and helpless. At first Puggle must be taught how to suckle milk from his carer's hand. Then, as he grows older, he must learn all the skills he needs to look after himself. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Home CD & 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26084Save 20%Regular Price $109.89 Special Price $87.89 $79.90Two falcons flee to the city. They make their nest on a ledge up high, and the male sets off to hunt. Everything in the city mimics what he is used to in the country, but is subtly different.. Can the birds adjust? Extra books also available. Learn More
- Kurrajong Yarn About 3 Book Series - Boomerangs, Tools and Weapons and Let's CompareProduct Code: 99910Save 12%Regular Price $99.77 Special Price $87.89 $79.90
Boomerangs: Bright and colourful, simple to read information about the boomerang and how it was so important in Aboriginal life. Activities pages (18) included 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.
Tools and Weapons: Detailed information on tools and weapons and how they were used. Lots of text and well illustrated. 38 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 5-15yrs.
Let's Compare: An informative and entertaining book, comparing the way most Australians live today with how Aboriginal and TSI people lived before European settlement. 22 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.
Learn More - Kurrajong 3 Book Set - I Can Throw a Boomerang, I've Seen Painted People Dance and This is a BandhaarProduct Code: 99911Save 10%Regular Price $78.87 Special Price $70.95 $64.50
I Can Throw a Boomerang: Great early reader with repetitive sentencing. Wonderful bright pictures. 10 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 5 to 8.
I've Seen Painted People Dance: A beautifully illustrated book celebrating indigenous culture based on a lyrical poem about the history of Indigenous Australia. 17 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 5 to 12.
This is a Bandhaar: Simple first reader featuring Wiradjuri language words "This is a Bandhaar. This is a kangaroo". Pronunciations provided. 12 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 4 to 8.
Learn More - Cultural Competence Kit 1Product Code: 25035Save 20%Regular Price $394.90 Special Price $315.59 $286.90
This impressive kit contains 10 favourite Kurrajong products to help indigenise your childcare centre or junior classroom.
Kit Components:
- #50062 1 x Memory Card Game
- #25512 1 x Alphabet Flash Cards
- #65339 1 x Numbers 1-20 Flash Cards
- #80511 1 x Indigenous Culture A4 5 Poster Set
- #25500 1 x How to Indigenise Your Childcare Setting
- #25020 1 x Dreamtime Kullilla Set 1 with 5 Dreaming stories on CD, a full colour book and 5 posters
- #91188 1 x Knobbed Indigenous Shapes Set 8pcs
- #25505 1 x Australian Indigenous Activities Book
- #25514 1 x My Australian Picture Alphabet Book
- #65398 1 x 1 to 10 Counting and Rhyming Book
- Cultural Competence Kit 2Product Code: 25036Save 20%Regular Price $793.76 Special Price $634.59 $576.90
This comprehensive indigenous resources kit contains 20 favourite Kurrajong products. Note: image is a guide only.
Kit Components:
- #25511 1 x Symbols Card Game
- #50063 1 x Aussie Animal Memory Game
- #50064 1 x Comparison Card Game
- #25500 1 x How to Indigenise Your Childcare Centre Book
- #25505 1 x Australian Indigenous Activities Book
- #25024 1 x Aboriginal Art Symbols Book
- #65398 1 x 1-10 Count & Rhyme Book
- #25028 1 x Let's Compare Book
- #25029 1 x This is a Bandhaar Book
- #25030 1 x First Indigenous Alphabet Book
- #25513 1 x A is for Aborigine Book
- #25031 1 x I've Seen Painted People Dance book
- #80515 1 x Symbols A3 Posters Set of 6
- #80514 1 x Australian Indigenous People A3 Poster
- #45704 1 x Wooden Puzzle - Fish Billabong
- #25946 1 x Talking Book - Walking the Seasons in Kakadu
- #25896 1 x Talking Book - Tom Tom
- #25907 1 x Talking Book - You and Me Murawee
- #25019 1 x Dreamtime Kullilla Dreaming Stories Kit 2
- #91188 1 x Knobbed Indigenous Shapes Set of 8
- Arthur CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26038Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90Arthur is a very ordinary brown dog in the pet shop. All the other animals find homes, but nobody wants Arthur. So he tries to be a rabbit, a snake, a fish.in fact anything, so someone would give him a home. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More
- Educating Arthur CD and 4 Book SetProduct Code: 26085Save 15%Regular Price $128.59 Special Price $108.79 $98.90"Arthur, eager as ever, busily helps everyone in his new home. However, his well-meaning efforts create havoc, until Grandpa and Melanie educate him." Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Learn More