Books & DVDs
Books and DVDs for children and adults
A Lot of Things
A Lot of Things is about a dad who accumulates a lot of things, some useful and some useless. But what happens when his kids get lost underneath all his gadgets and gizmos? This is a heart-warming story that uses rhyming and nonsensical language to captivate its audience in collaboration with an array of fascinating illustrations.
Written by Canberra author Ingrid Jonach, and illustrated by her mum, artist Pauline Jonach, this is a fun story for toddlers and pre-schoolers who are learning about possession, collecting, and hopefully putting things away!
$9.90
Beijing Tai Tai
An honest and sometimes controversial collection of blog entries on life as an expatriate wife and mother in Beijing.
Other books by Canberra author Tania McCartney include Riley and the Sleeping Dragon, and new book Riley and the Dancing Lion (set in Hong Kong).
$25.00
AS SEEN in My Child magazine - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon
Riley's adventures searching for the Sleeping Dragon of China. Illustrated with a combination of Tania's black and white photography, and illustration by Canadian artist Mohamed Qovaizi.
Other books by Canberra author Tania McCartney include Beijing Tai Tai, and new book Riley and the Dancing Lion (set in Hong Kong).
$24.00
No 'One Right Way' - A Handbook for Parents
With more than 50 years experience to draw on, Canberra author and former midwife Rhodanthe Lipsett's book provides parents with the knowledge and confidence they need to nuture their newborn. Topics covered including preparing for birth, postnatal problems, crying, feeding, sleeping, growth and development, and communicating with your baby.
$45.00
With Women - Midwives' Experiences: from shift work to continuity of care
A collection of midwives' experiences in different forms of care. A great read for anyone interested in understanding the midwifery work environment. Preface Sheila Kitzinger, foreword by Dr Sally Tracy, conclusions by Justine Caines and Dr Jenny Gamble. By award-winning Canberra author David Vernon. Other titles by this author include Having a Great Birth in Australia and Men at Birth.
$30.00
Men at Birth
A great gift idea for an expectant or new father.
Men's experience of birth, written by men for men.
2007 winner- Non-Fiction Book - ACT Writing and Publishing Awards.
David Vernon is a Canberra author.
Other titles by this author include Having a Great Birth in Australia and With Women.
$30.00
Living Wisdom magazine
Living Wisdom is the magazine of the Australian Vaccination Network. Published quarterly, the magazine covers health, environment, and family topics. In Issue 7 (winter 2010):
- Nicola Roxon - failing our children'
- A Voice for the Vaccine Injured
- From Runny Noses to Nappy Rash - an ayurvedic approach to childhood imbalances
- Free range pigs - healthier and happier
- Gardasil vaccine - don't mess with the "Little Women"
- Should I Vaccinate My Child?
- The marvellous health benefits of selenium
plus more...
$12.50
Barefoot Magazine Subscription
Tread gently, parent passionately. Barefoot magazine is a new Australian quarterly. Printed on thick, quality 100% post consumer waste recycled paper using vegetable inks. A one year subscription includes four issues delivered to your door, saving $1.80 compared to buying four individual issues - plus you'll probably receive your copies at home before they arrive in my store! Issues are published for Summer (1 December), Autumn (1 March), Winter (1 June), and Spring (1 September). Choose whether you'd like your subscription to start with the current issue, or the next issue.
$30.00
Chemical Free Kids
Look at the ingredient list on your favourite shampoo, baby's nappy rash cream, or a fruit-filled breakfast bar. You might see chemical names such as Cocamide DEA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methylisothiazolinon, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Where do these chemicals come from, and what do they do to our bodies?
$32.95
Clean Food Organic
The Clean Food organic series has great articles on sustainable food production, environment issues, shopping directories, recipes, slow food, fair trade, and lots more. Pick up back issues for $3 off!
$18.90