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Designed for ages 4 and up, it’s filled with creative activities and over 20 fascinating facts to discover along the way. At 23 × 30 cm, there’s plenty of space to spread out and dive in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stunned Emu Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45473566195769,"sku":"BK4-PB-AB","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5137\/1321\/files\/activity-book-4557220.jpg?v=1775172427"},{"product_id":"wheres-stripey-childrens-book","title":"Where’s Stripey? – Children's Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere’s Stripey? is a playful Australian picture book that follows Crikey the emu on a high-energy search for one missing chick. Bursting with expressive illustrations and that wide-eyed emu charm, it captures the chaos of thirty fluffy chicks running here, there and everywhere. It’s lively, warm and just a little cheeky in all the right ways. Counting along is highly encouraged.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for bedtime reading, classroom story time or gifting to little wildlife lovers, this much-loved story keeps children engaged while gently weaving in real emu facts at the back. It’s been read with broad Aussie accents, taken to preschool classrooms and gifted to schools — and it keeps finding its way into favourite-book status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Dual Gold Award winner (embossed on the cover)\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for ages 2 to adult\u003cbr\u003e• Includes emu facts\u003cbr\u003e• Written, illustrated and published by Wendy Binks\u003cbr\u003e• Size: 23 cm x 30 cm\u003cbr\u003eA heartwarming Aussie adventure full of feathers, fun and unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Wendy’s Paintbrush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere’s Stripey? drops you straight into the middle of the search party. Look closer. The defining trait here is brave individuality, one tiny striped chick standing tall among a forest of towering teal legs and heavy claws. Looking at it feels playful and slightly triumphant, like spotting the hidden hero before anyone else does. Oversized emu feet frame the scene in cool blue tones, curved talons casting shadows across a soft pastel ground, while Stripey’s wide orange eyes glow with fearless curiosity. Small body, steady stance, zero panic. 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Things don’t always hatch as expected.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for bedtime reading, classroom story time or gifting to curious kids, this paperback blends storytelling with gentle learning. As Stripey and Leggy travel from Broken Springs to beyond the Black Stump, readers discover wildlife facts tucked neatly at the back — fun first, learning naturally follows.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paperback edition\u003cbr\u003e\n • Suitable for ages 2 to adult\u003cbr\u003e\n • Includes wildlife facts\u003cbr\u003e\n • Written, illustrated and published by Wendy Binks\u003cbr\u003e\n • Size: 23 cm x 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nAn outback tale full of feathers, friendship and unmistakable Australian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Wendy’s Paintbrush\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stunned Emu Designs by Wendy Binks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45499261911097,"sku":"BK2-PB-SE","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5137\/1321\/files\/scrambled-egg-childrens-book-9894657.png?v=1775172310"},{"product_id":"invisible-me-childrens-book","title":"Invisible Me – Children's Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eInvisible Me is a playful Australian picture book where Stripey sets out to master the art of camouflage. 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Young readers follow a wide-eyed boy as fear slowly shifts into fascination, and owl facts at the back add an extra layer of learning for curious minds.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paperback edition\u003cbr\u003e\n • Suitable for ages 2 to 10 years\u003cbr\u003e\n • Includes owl facts\u003cbr\u003e\n • Written by Jennifer Mars\u003cbr\u003e\n • Illustrated and published by Wendy Binks\u003cbr\u003e\n • Size: 23 cm x 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nA warm, reassuring tale that celebrates Australia’s night creatures with heart and gentle humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Wendy’s Paintbrush\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stunned Emu Designs by Wendy Binks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45499262009401,"sku":"BK5-PB-BOO","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5137\/1321\/files\/the-boobook-childrens-book-9632180.png?v=1775172367"},{"product_id":"10-clumsy-emus-childrens-book","title":"10 Clumsy Emus – Children's Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eCounting has never looked this chaotic — or this cute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 10 Clumsy Emus, a delightfully wobbly mob roll, tumble, skate, and stumble their way from ten to one in a lively, laugh-out-loud rhyme kids will want to read again (and again). 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Bedtime suddenly feels a little safer.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for quiet evening reads, baby showers or thoughtful gifting, this story celebrates comfort, courage and the bond between parent and child. 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