Pamela Allen

Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way. Every time Mr Archimedes' Bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or Wombat? Whoever it is, Mr Archimedes is going to find out. Awards: Commended - 1981 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards...

Besides the sea, on Mr Peffer's place, there lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. One warm sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay... Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen is a delightful tale that captures the curiosity and humour inherent in a...

A fresh new board book edition for preschoolers of this classic tale, enjoyed by families for over 30 years, about a curious young duckling in the streets of Sydney. Stay close, take care, quacked Alexander's mother. But Alexander did not stay close and he did not take care. He straggled behind with his head in the air — and disappeared...

The popular children's picture book Who Sank the Boat? is now translated into te reo Māori. With the same beautiful illustrations as the original book, the te reo Māori translation retains the humour, simplicity, and fun of the original story, encouraging readers to decide which animal really did sink the boat.

Every Friday, Jack spends the day with his Grandma. They romp roly-poly on the ground, they read stories and they eat cake. Then, one cold and rainy Friday, they make the potato people ...

Another original Pamela Allen book to share with the very young. As with her award-winning Who Sank the Boat?, there is something for all of us to learn from this simple but amusing story of John and Jane's attempts to pick a pear from the pear tree.

There was a man with messy hair. He liked the mess. He didn't care. But his messy hair soon got him into all sorts of trouble! Perfect for acting and reading aloud, here is a fabulous new story from the inimitable Pamela Allen that children, their parents and their teachers will turn to time and time again.

Shhh! Little Mouse. Who is that sleeping? Will the little grey mouse find something to eat, or will he wake the sleeping cat? A delightful picture book for the very young from the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen.

What is Old Tom to do? If he cannot catch Belinda, there will be no milk for anyone... Discover how he solves his problem in this hilarious tale. Belinda is a 32-page paperback.

Andrew was a little boy who didn't have anyone to play with. When a scruffy ginger cat arrives at his house, Andrew learns how to be gentle with her, and they become firm friends. My Cat Maisie is available in paperback.

Mr McGee & the Perfect Nest by Pamela Allen tells the whimsical tale of Lazy Bird, who desires nothing but the best nest. But what is the best? Join Lazy Bird on her amusing quest to find the perfect abode.

Mr McGee & the Biting Flea begins with the lines: "Mr McGee went out to play, down to the beach one windy day." His happy mood is spoilt when he is bitten by a flea, a flea that he can't get rid of. The only solution is to take off all his clothes and jump into the sea because, of...

Mr McGee Goes to Sea is a delightfully absurd tale perfect for sharing with the very young. Join Mr McGee on his whimsical adventure as he finds himself being swallowed at sea. This charming story promises to entertain both children and adults alike. With its 32 beautifully illustrated pages, this paperback edition is a treasure for any young reader's collection....

Here's another adventure of Mr McGee, this time with elephants, one, two and three. A chance to perform and share the fun, so come and join in everyone. From the one-and-only Pamela Allen comes a new adventure in the life of loveable Mr McGee. With its jaunty rhyme and lively illustrations, this is Pam at her classic best.

Do not feed the animals, the notice board said. But Mr McGee and the Big Bag of Bread tells a different story. Join in the fun as Mr McGee sets out to feed the animals in the zoo, armed with his big bag of bread, and encounters one very hungry crocodile!

I wonder if you want to fly, to float about up in the sky? There's magic here for everyone - a picture book that's just for fun. Mr McGee is a delightful tale that invites readers to dream about the possibilities of flying.

Peter's younger brother dreams that if only he had the pirate suit, he would be the pirate captain and boss of the seven seas. I Wish I Had a Pirate Suit is a delightful tale that captures the imagination and dreams of young adventurers who long to explore vast oceans and seek out treasure.

Inside Mary Elizabeth's House by Pamela Allen introduces readers to Mary Elizabeth, who resides in a charming red house at number eleven. At school, she captivates the boys with tales of a monster dwelling in her home. She claims, "He's big and he's rowdy and he jumps on my bed!" Skeptical, the boys respond with disbelief. That is until one...

The sun is shining and the sea is singing. Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach. But all of a sudden, the sun goes, the wind blows and the green umbrella flies bowling and bobbing away. Another delightful picture book with Thomas and Grandpa from the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen. Enjoy the charm and whimsy of Grandpa and Thomas and...

Grandpa and Thomas features a delightful day at the beach where Thomas and his Grandpa enjoy the splendour of an Australian summer. The sun is shining, the gulls are screeching, and the sea is singing as they indulge in the simple joys of the seaside. Together, they build a sandcastle, share a picnic, and splash in the water. As the...

Fat Ferdie is a scary beast because of what he likes to eat. Read the book and you will see that his dinner climbs a tree! Delightful fun and a little bit scary, here's another winning tale from a master of the craft.

Fancy That! is a book to share with the very young. Words merge with noises, and the sounds of the fowl yard can be heard for miles around. Paperback

When Bertie is chased by a bear, all sorts of people chase after him and make all sorts of deafening sounds. Bertie & the Bear by Pamela Allen is a delightful story that captivates readers with its rhythmic text and lively illustrations. Join Bertie in this comedic adventure as everyone joins the chase, creating a cacophony of entertaining chaos.

A wild chase that takes the Queen, the King, the Admiral, the Captain, the General, the Sergeant and even the little dog through the night.

Alexander's Outing by Pamela Allen tells the delightful tale of a curious little duckling named Alexander. "Stay close, take care," quacked Alexander's mother. But Alexander was a wayward duckling – he straggled behind... ...and disappeared down a deep, dark hole... Join Alexander on his adventurous outing as he navigates this unexpected predicament, making for a fun and engaging read for...

Celebrated author-illustrator Pamela Allen retells a true story and celebrates some of Australia's most famous icons in a series of delightful pictures for the very young. A Bag and a Bird is a story of a plastic bag and a bird—a cautionary tale about taking care of our environment as well as being a wonderful showcase of some of the...

Filled with drama, mischief and fun comes another classic adventure for the very young from icon of children's literature, Pamela Allen AM, created in her 90th year. This is a little mystery story. It begins in the middle of the night, when everyone is asleep in their beds. Can you tell how it's going to end? Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! invites readers into...

An exciting new Mr McGee adventure, published in Pamela Allen's 90th year - a fitting celebration of more than fifty classic stories for children published by Pamela Allen OAM over more than forty years. In a return to this classic picture book series, Mr McGee and his Hat, Mr McGee is getting ready to go and play when a strong...

One morning Mr McGee wakes up feeling grumpy. I want blackberry jam instead! But his quest to find the blackberries leads him into all sorts of funny situations.

Sitting in a tree outside Jonathan's house is a black and white magpie. 'Waddle Giggle Gargle!' the magpie shouts. A delightful story about a boisterous, swooping, waddling, giggling, gargling bird!

A fresh new board book edition of the very first Mr McGee adventure - a hilarious romp for the very young. I wonder if you want to fly, to float about up in the sky? There's magic here for everyone. A picture book that's just for fun.

Cuthbert's Babies tells the story of Cuthbert, who loves being the centre of attention. But everything changes when his mum and dad bring home four baby sisters. Suddenly, no one seems to have any time for him any more. Feeling overlooked, Cuthbert wishes for someone big and bad to play with. Out at sea, in their dreams, three pirates hear...

Where's the Gold? Can you help three brave pirates and their noisy parrot find it? A clever, entertaining picture book to be shared with the very young from the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen.

Who sank the boat? Was it the cow or the donkey or the sheep with her knitting? Surely it wasn't the tiny little mouse? Winner of the 1983 Australian Picture Book of the Year Award, this wonderfully illustrated book is designed for sharing aloud and will make children giggle as they guess which animal spoilt a day's rowing by sinking...

Black Dog: English and Arabic by Pamela Allen explores the enduring friendship between Black Dog and Christina, who live together in a little house near a forest. Their friendship is put to the test one winter when Christina becomes obsessed with a bird.

A redesigned edition which includes the original loved artwork. This is the story of two little men who refuse to share, time and time again. A charming classic now a board book, which uses rhyme and rhythm, from an internationally award-winning Pamela Allen. When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean...

Pamela Allen's classic Black Dog retold in a bilingual edition of English and Hindi

Black Dog: English and Samoan by Pamela Allen tells the charming story of a friendship between Black Dog and Christina. They lived together in a little house near a forest, enjoying each other's company as best friends. Sa nonofo faatasi ia Maile Uliuli ma Kirisitina i le la tamai fale e latalata i le vao matua. E uo lelei o...

Black Dog: English and te reo Maori by Pamela Allen tells the story of Black dog and Christina, who live together in a little house near a forest. Their friendship is tested when, one winter, Christina becomes obsessed with a bird.

The 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 from the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen. Is Your Grandmother a Goanna? captures curiosity and adventure in a delightful story for young readers.

Hetty's Day Out is a charming counting book about a cat's day out on the town and all the delectable treats she is fed by her friendly neighbours - with slightly disastrous results! In her typically playful and child-friendly style, Pamela Allen has used repetition and reinforcement to introduce the numbers up to seven. We follow Hetty through her journey...

Black Dog: English and Tongan by Pamela Allen tells the story of black dog and Christina, who have been best friends for a long time. Suddenly, one cold day in winter, everything begins to change. Black Dog: English and Tongan explores themes of friendship and change, capturing the essence of unexpected challenges in relationships. -- Provided by publisher.