Navigate Your Stars by Jesmyn Ward

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift

A revelatory, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated meditation on dedication, hard work, and the power of perseverance from the beloved, New York Times bestselling, and two-time National Book Award-winning Jesmyn Ward. As an adult, I learned this: persist. Work hard. Face rejection, weather the setback s, until you meet the gatekeeper who will open a door for you. Jesmyn Ward grew up in a poor, rural community in Mississippi. Today, as the first woman to win the National Book Award twice, she is celebrated as one of America's greatest living writers.Navigate Your Stars is a stirring reflection on the value of hard work and the importance of respect for oneself and others. First delivered as a 2018 commencement address at Tulane University, it captures Ward's inimitable voice as she reflects on her experiences as a Southern black woman, addressing the themes of grit, adversity and the importance of family bonds.Beautifully illustrated in full colour, this is a meditative and profound book that will inspire all readers preparing for the next chapter in their lives.For Tulane University's 2018 commencement, Jesmyn Ward delivered a stirring speech about the value of hard work and the importance of respect for oneself and others. Speaking about the challenges she and her family overcame, Ward inspired everyone in the audience with her meditation on tenacity in the face of hardship. Ward's inimitable voice shines through as she shares her experience as a Southern black woman and addresses the themes of grit, adversity, and the importance of family bonds. Navigate Your Stars is a perfect gift for anyone in need of inspiration from the author of Salvage the Bones, Men We Reaped, and Sing, Unburied, Sing. ...Show more

Dear Dad: A collection of letters to their fathers by some of Australia's most notable notables by Samuel Johnson (ed.)

$22.99 AUD

Category: Gift | Reading Level: near fine

From the team who gave you the bestselling DEAR SANTA comes an honest, moving, emotionally memorable collection of letters to their fathers from some of Australia's most notorious grown-ups. The perfect gift for the dad or dad figure in your life! If you could tell your dad anything, what would it be? S teve Waugh, Kathy Lette, Trent Dalton, John Paul Young, Danny Green, Kurt Fearnley, Samuel Johnson, John Williamson, Susie Youssef, Michala Banas, Glenn Shorrock, Normie Rowe, Matilda Brown, Shane Jacobson, Brooke Davis, Christie Whelan Browne, Shannon Noll, Russell Morris, Shaun Tan, Michelle Law, Ben Gillies, Hilde Hinton, Mark Brandi, Brian Mannix, Russell Morris, Catherine Deveny, Sophie Green, Toni Tapp Coutts ... A heartfelt, honest and very human book of letters that will make you smile, and make you cry.  ...Show more

You're Mum - A Little Book for Mothers (and the People Who Love Them) by Liz Climo

$22.99 AUD

Category: Gift

From bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mum, a hilarious and relatable ode to motherhood. Mums: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now there's a picture book just for them.   With more than a hundred original drawings, You're Mum is a book for the new mum, the seasoned mum, anyone in a mum-like role, and anyone who has ever loved a mum. It's a short and sweet thank-you to those taking on the challenging role of parenting - which means you can read it and then hopefully get some sleep! ...Show more

Bauble Set Floral Explosion

$24.95 AUD

Category: Gift

Eric by Shaun Tan

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift

Eric is effortlessly charming and eternally curious - a house guest whose approach to the world will capture your heart. This is a stand-alone picture book of one of the most loved stories from Shaun Tan's bestselling, internationally acclaimed collection of illustrated short stories, Tales from Outer S uburbia. ...Show more

Friends Magnets by Chantel de Sousa (Illustrator)

$17.99 AUD

Category: Gift

Good friends stick together. And these unofficial fan-created magnets will stick to your refrigerator, in a salute to everybody's favorite sitcom Friends. These twenty cute magnets honor Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, Ross, and Monica, the six iconic characters from TV's Friends. More than twenty-five years after it first aired, the show retains a steadily growing cult following and was the most popular binge on Netflix. Printed on high-quality magnetic film and packaged in a cute box, this is the perfect gift for Friends fanatics. Use them to keep photos on your refrigerator, or send notes to your roommate, along the lines of: "Could this food be any colder?" and "We were on a break " ...Show more

Be More Bee: How to Find Your Buzz by Alison Davies

$14.99 AUD

Category: Gift

Say hello to your inner bee with this light-hearted self-help book. From defying the odds and reaching for the stars, to working hard as part of a team, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get a buzz out of life.   Bees' determination and drive makes them excellent examples of ho w to make the most of every moment; whether it's their magical honey-making capabilities, their matriarchal mantra, or the fact that they're really just big softies, bees have it sorted. Tenacious, resilient and kind, bees hold the key to a wonderful life.   This book reveals the seven marvellous traits that you can embody to Be More Beeand live a happier, healthier and all-round more buzzed existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about these fuzzy gurus, there's something for everyone. So take to the sky, bumble along and learn the art of being more bee! All you've got to do is BEE-lieve. ...Show more

Cats on Catnip - A Grow-Your-Own Catnip Kit by Andrew Marttila

$14.99 AUD

Category: Gift | Series: Miniature Editions Ser.

This mini kit includes everything you need to grow your own catnip at home.   There are few things more adorable and hilarious than cats on catnip. Inspired by Andrew Marttila's book Cats on Catnip (Running Press, 2018), this mini kit includes everything a cat lover needs to grow their own catnip at home including:   Ceramic pot Package of catnip seeds Peat pellet that expands in water 3 magnets of funny cats eating catnip 32-page book with growing instructions and photos of cats playing with catnip ...Show more

Friends Quizpedia - The Ultimate Book of Trivia by Emma Lewis

$17.99 AUD

Category: Gift | Series: Quizpedia Ser.

How well do you know your Friends? This book will put your trivia to the test.   More than twenty-five years after it first aired, Friends retains a steadily growing cult following and was the most heavily binged show on Netflix. Most of us can quote Friends for days on end. But how well do you r eally know Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, Ross, and Monica?   Do you know the name of the brand of Japanese men's lipstick that Joey advertised? Do you know what, according to Rachel, is Chandler's job? Or do you know which American band (yes, the whole band) is in Phoebe's little black book? And to what did Ross compare Rachel's Thanksgiving trifle?   With season-specific quizzes and character-focused questions, this interactive trivia book is perfect to play with friends or family. (Or, for the real Friends fanatics...solo ) ...Show more

Fucking Good Manners by Simon Griffin

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift

From the author of the riotous, controversial and hugely popular Fucking Apostrophes Manners are a minefield. Remembering which behaviours are appropriate for which situation (who it is okay to swear in front of, and for who that is a definite no), can leave even the most laid back exasperated. Enter Si mon Griffin, and his no-nonsense guide to getting it fucking right. Whether you're at work, on an airplane, out for dinner or on your phone, learn right from wrong in this furiously hilarious gift book. Fucking Good Manners is the perfect stocking-filler for a manners enthusiast, those who could do with a few polite behavioural tips, or anyone who just loves anything a bit sweary. This is the essential guide to fucking good manners. ...Show more

MK Pusheen Mini Puzzles by Claire Belton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Gift | Series: Miniature Editions Ser.

With these fun mini puzzles, kawaii and kitty lovers can piece together two cute scenes of the naughty, lovable Pusheen and her friends Stormy, Pip, and Cheek! This adorable mini puzzle set includes two designs: one of Pusheen and her pals baking, another of the squad flying kites on a sunny day. Each i tty-bitty jigsaw puzzle is made up of 169 tiny puzzle pieces and forms a 6.5" x 6.5" finished scene that you can craft-glue together and frame as decoration or simply break apart and start anew! ...Show more

Pusheen A Magnetic Kit by Claire Belton

$12.99 AUD

Category: Gift | Series: Miniature Editions Ser.

Bring the naughty, adorable, and pleasantly plump Pusheen to your fridge (her favorite hangout) or office with Pusheen: A Magnetic Kit! Pusheen is a chubby tabby cat who has taken the Internet by storm with her animated GIFs and comics, garnering millions of fans online and beyond. This cute kit featur es dozens of magnets featuring Pusheen, her lovable sister Stormy, and many of their favorite accessories along with illustrated backgrounds to build your favorite scenes. ...Show more