Books
Aspects' prides itself on having Perth's best selection of gardening books, from Australian native flora through to garden design and propagation. Our selection also includes a wide range of books on travel, art and design, natural and cultural history, cooking, and Australian and children’s literature.
Lili Wilkinson, illustrated by Alison Mutton An adorable story about a mischievous quokka who lea...
Lili Wilkinson, illustrated by Alison Mutton An adorable story about a mischievous quokka who learns his lesson... or does he? Here's Clancy the quokka. So friendly and charming.His innocent face is entirely disarming. 'Clancy the Quokka' is super cute, but also has a super cheeky habit of raiding picnic food, so when he spots a magnificent birthday cake, how can he resist? After the mayhem he creates, will Clancy learn his lesson? A funny and thoroughly entertaining picture book featuring on...
$24.95
Jolly Read, Illustrated by Natasha Lea The quokka (or quak-a in local Noongar language) is a uniq...
Jolly Read, Illustrated by Natasha Lea The quokka (or quak-a in local Noongar language) is a unique and rare marsupial living on Wadjemup or Rottnest, an island in the sun off the coast of Western Australia. They are isolated and have no predators, and maybe that's why they smile so much! Quokkas are famous for being the friendliest and happiest wild animals on Earth. The new quirky funny kids’ book about the unique little Rottnest Island marsupial that has become famous for being the happies...
$25.95
Are We There Yet?Alison Lester A lift-the-flap book from one of Australia's most loved picture bo...
Are We There Yet?Alison Lester A lift-the-flap book from one of Australia's most loved picture book creators, Alison Lester, adapting her classic book 'Are We There Yet?'. I spy with my little eye something beginning with . . . Join Grace and their family as they travel around Australia. Specially adapted for younger children, this fun and playful story centres on everyone's favourite travelling game, I-spy!About the Author:Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular and bestselling crea...
$19.95
101 Collective NounsJennifer Cossins A tribe of kiwis? A smack of jellyfish? A wisdom of wombats?...
101 Collective NounsJennifer Cossins A tribe of kiwis? A smack of jellyfish? A wisdom of wombats?Come along an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom featuring 101 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, as well as a brief history of collective nouns. This book will delight children and adults alike. About the Author:Jennifer Cossins is an award-winning artist and writer with a passion for nature, the animal kingdom and all things bright and colourful...
$26.95
Trace Balla Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Gramp...
Trace Balla Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Grampians), to find the source of the Glenelg River. A story about following your flow, and the unexpected places you may go. Praise for Rivertime:'The drawings and text teem with vitality and wonder. Verdict: enchanting.' - Herald Sun'A reminder for mid-primary school kids that communing with nature has its own rewards.' - Junior Books + Publishing'A gentle picture book about the beauty of nature.' - ...
$24.95
Jan Ramage, illustrated by Ellen Hickman From the break of dawn to nightfall, the tuart is not as...
Jan Ramage, illustrated by Ellen Hickman From the break of dawn to nightfall, the tuart is not as it appears. Leaves and bark, trunk and branches - all are places of pretence, traps and trickery. Find out what surprise a "moon crater" might hide and why a bullseye borer drills holes; how a crab spider goes shopping and a jewel beetle becomes a seedpod; why a dragon wears a beard and how a gecko talks. And meet the "mad hatterpiller", who does a very clever hat trick. 'Tuart Dwellers' celebra...
$26.95
A-Z Aussie Alphabet BookHeath McKenzie This book is all about A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q ...
A-Z Aussie Alphabet BookHeath McKenzie This book is all about A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z and Aussie animals, with easy-to-read text and quirky illustrations to make learning the alphabet fun for young children. About the author:Heath McKenzie is a much-loved and highly successful Melbourne-based children’s book illustrator whose work ranges from early childhood picture books to young adult novel covers. The funniest illustrator not on the stand-up circuit, and much i...
$14.95
100 Aussie Things We Know and Love
100 Aussie Things We Know and LoveBunny Banyai '100 Aussie Things We Know and Love' takes you on ...
100 Aussie Things We Know and LoveBunny Banyai '100 Aussie Things We Know and Love' takes you on a whistle-stop tour through the country's most incredible people, places, animals, food, events and cultural quirks. Ever wondered why magpies attack, or chiko rolls were invented, who we have to blame for ugg boots, and what stuff from New Zealand we can legitimately claim as our own? With 100 entries on unmistakably Australian things, from the lovable to the naff, this book is a chock-a-block wi...
$22.95
Baby Koala: Finger Puppet Book
Baby Koala: Finger Puppet BookYu-Hsuan Huang Meet Baby Koala! What is Baby Koala's favorite snack...
Baby Koala: Finger Puppet BookYu-Hsuan Huang Meet Baby Koala! What is Baby Koala's favorite snack? How does Baby Koala cool off on a hot day? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby koala's day make this perfect for the very youngest readers. About the Author:Yu-hsuan Huang is an illustrator and artist from Taichung City, Taiwan, where she lives with her family and tw...
$17.95
Renee Treml A beautiful Australian take on a classic nursery rhyme. 'Once I heard a little wombat...
Renee Treml A beautiful Australian take on a classic nursery rhyme. 'Once I heard a little wombat stomp stomp stomp . . . ' Read along and act out the movements as these baby Australian animals eat, play and settle down for nap time. For ages zero to three years old About the Author:Renee Treml was inspired by Australia's wildlife and native birds after moving from the USA to Australia in 2007. She loves to create artworks that highlight the subtle details of nature with delicacy and humour. ...
$14.95
A is for Australian AnimalsFrané Lessac Australia is full of the most amazing animals on the plan...
A is for Australian AnimalsFrané Lessac Australia is full of the most amazing animals on the planet! What animal has six thumbs? What animal produces square poo? What animal is made up of 95 per cent water and is highly venomous? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fantastic tour of Australian animals. About the Author: Frané Lessac is an author and illustrator of international renown, having nearly fifty children’s books published throughout the world. Born in the USA an...
$26.95
Wendy Binks Can you imagine keeping track of thirty small emu chicks who are running here, there ...
Wendy Binks Can you imagine keeping track of thirty small emu chicks who are running here, there and everywhere? Well, that's what Crikey, their Dad, must do, and when little Stripey goes missing, it sends him on a frantic search from Crusty Creek to Broken Springs and beyond. Who will help him find his lost chick? Count the chicks, read on and see! 'Where's Stripey?' is a brilliant Australian children's picture book. This funny, engagingly written story set in the heart of Australia, featur...
$16.00