Tashi comes from a place very far away. He escaped from a warlord and flew to Australia on a swan. And he tells the best stories ever...
This special Books Alive edition is two-books-in-one: you get Tashi and Tashi and the Giants. Inside are four great adventures about Tashi and dragons and giants and bandits. Tashi is brave, bold and clever - and his stories can be read alone or read together.
Tashi was short listed in the 1996 Children's Book Council of Australia awards, and for the 1998 COOL awards.
Anna Fienberg says, 'My mother, Barbara, always read stories to me when I was little. At bedtime we'd travel to all the secret places in the world, through books.
'We both make up our own stories now, and Tashi began when Barbara was telling me how, when she was a child, she used to tell whoppers. And kids would crowd around, dying to hear the latest tale. We talked about a character like her - someone who told fantastic stories - and over many cups of tea we cooked up Tashi.'
This popular dog – who has starred in eleven story collections and two joke collections to date – channels his crazy adventures and antics to Duncan Ball, a Sydney scientist turned author.
'Ouch,' said Limpy. 'Why's my back hurting?'
A horrible thought hit him. Perhaps it was a fork wound. Perhaps while he was unconscious the human had tried to eat him. He looked around.
'Stack me,' said Limpy. All he could see was blue plastic.
The rich characters, funny stories and hilarious illustrations are all supported by beastly facts about the animals, so everyone learns the truth behind the weird and wonderful stories.
Nature has never been such fun!
Recommended for Age 7+
This is a great re-telling of a classic children’s story with a delightful Australian twist.
Recommended for Age 2+
Downloading information has never been more enjoyable.
Recommended for Age 8+
The story and beautiful illustrations in this book perfectly capture the magical moments between a father and child as they play, giggle and express affection. Even though the characters are bears, it’s their wonderful humanity that makes this book so sweet.
This charming book is filled with beautiful and quirky illustrations, which bring Olivia’s sweet character to life. Every reader will want to take Olivia home with them.
Recommended for Age 3+
Kerry Argent’s wonderful illustrations of a wombat sunbathing, kangaroos dancing, kookaburras writing riddles and dingoes playing with yo-yos have stood the test of time—and are as fresh today as ever.