Graeme Base

Within the pages of this book, you may discover, if you look beyond the spell of written words, a hidden land of beasts and birds. For many things are 'of a kind,' and those with keenest eyes will find a thousand things, or maybe more—it's up to you to keep the score... Visit Animalia on Facebook.

The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery by Graeme Base is a delightful tale of intrigue and celebration. Horace turns eleven and celebrates with a splendid party! However, when the time comes for the birthday banquet, a most bizarre mystery is revealed. Unravel the clues and immerse yourself in this captivating story filled with colourful illustrations and clever riddles. For more...

Down to the secret waterhole the animals all come. As seasons bring forth drought and flood, they gather there as one. United in their common need, their numbers swell to ten. But hidden deep amongst the trees lie ten times that again! The Waterhole is an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook and art book – an exhilarating...

"Don't worry," Bertie said at once. "I'll solve this, have no fear, for magic things that vanish almost always reappear..." Bertie loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day, all the magicians' props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to...

A gorgeous, rolling adventure story told through the imaginative eye of a little boy. The Legend of the Golden Snail is inspired by the fabled tale of a magical Golden Snail who has been banished to the Ends of the Earth by a Grand Enchanter. Wilbur dares to embark on a quest like no other. Wilbur sets out to find...

When Uno arrives in the forest one beautiful day, there are many fascinating and extraordinary animals there to greet him. And one entirely unexceptional Snortlepig. Uno loves the forest so much, he decides to live there. But, in time, a little village grows up around his house. Then a town, then a city...and soon Uno realises that the animals and...

This playful counting book for the very young is a celebration of nature and imagination. Specially adapted by Graeme Base, the gorgeous illustrations guide children as they learn their numbers, discovering a whole menagerie of surprising and delightful creatures along the way. Uno's Garden Counting Book is crafted by Graeme Base, one of the world's leading creators of picture books....

From the creator of the internationally acclaimed picture book, Animalia The next exciting adventure of the BumbleBunnies! On a dark and stormy night, Wuffle the puppy, Lou the kitten, and Billington the duck watch the garden gate swing open in the wind. And when disaster strikes once more, who will save the day? From the award-winning, bestselling creator of Animalia...

Within the pages of this book, you may discover, if you look, beyond the spell of written words, a hidden land of beasts and birds. But there's so much to find and name, let's start off with a smaller game. Just four for now - some big, some small. Now off you go to find them all! Animalia was first...

The wheat is ripe, but the harvester is broken and a plague of locusts is on the way. It looks as if Jim and his mother may lose the farm. But when Jim shows kindness to a stranger, their fortunes are set to change in the most surprising way imaginable! A warm-hearted story full of magic and intrigue from this...

Embark on a visual and emotional journey crafted by Graeme Base, the internationally acclaimed creator of Animalia. A Tale of Two Worlds The fish that live in the pond beneath the dragon-moon are happy. They know the moon will keep them safe. But it was not always like this... There was a time when they looked to the skies with...

My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch by Graeme Base is a rollicking tale with a distinctly Australian flavour. The story begins with a whimsical setting: 'Grandma lived in Gooligulch, Near Bandywallop East. A fair way north of Murrumbum, (Five hundred miles at least).' This delightful book spans 32 pages and is available in paperback. For more information, visit graemebase.com.

A timeless fable full of adventure and beauty from a much-loved storyteller. The Mighty Contest Four formidable jungle animals—all contenders for the crown—battle for the title of the Greatest King. Who among them is truly fit to rule? The Mysterious Encounter A chance meeting with an enigmatic visitor sets each animal on a journey of self-discovery. They come to realise...

A sweet, heartfelt and funny read-a-loud with the feel of a classic and a positive message of peace and sharing. Look for the charming little characters hidden on every page, and join Cow and Duck in this beautiful story by the acclaimed creator of Animalia. This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree. At...

A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...

Celebrate 40 years of the bestselling classic Animalia by Graeme Base with a special limited-edition colouring book. Includes a separate collector's print to colour and frame. A special large format limited-edition colouring book for readers and fans of all ages to enjoy colouring the detailed images of Animalia. Includes a separate collector's print of the famous Lions in the Library...

A child, brave and curious about the world, flies high over the mountains, goes out on a limb and dives into the deep. From here, he can see eye to eye with majestic and curious creatures, from the miniature to the enormous, the everyday to the fantastic. From one of Australia's favourite picture book creators comes a remarkable look at...

This ode to childhood imagination features Graeme's most intricate paper engineering yet and a host of cool creatures for kids to discover. When our hero uses his Amazing Monster Detectoscope, he finds that the house is infested with monsters! Can he find the courage to face his fears?