Books with author Claire Saxby

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but can you tell the difference? This book contains over 200 fascinating facts about the human body, but you need to decide whether they are true or false. All the answers are provided so you can quiz yourself and your family and friends. Hours of weird and wacky trivia fun! Includes hilarious colour illustrations.

A billy can't be posted, delivered on a bike, or sent in a car, truck or train. It has to be loaded on a ship with all those other Anzac billies for other soldier dads...During World War I, Australian soldiers serving on the front were sent Christmas care packages – tin billies filled by families and friends. This is the story of one little boy lovingly selecting, with the help of his mum and grandma, favourite and useful things for his dad's billy – butterscotch, nuts, handkerchiefs, writing paper and more. Then, with a wish that the billy makes it in time for Christmas Day, he sends it on its way... Sail, big ship of billies, sail far across the sea. Until you reach the other side, until you reach my dad...

A Nature Storybook about the irresistible koala, from two award-winning picture-book makers.It is time for Little Koala to leave the protection of his mother. But many challenges and dangers lie ahead as he searches for a eucalyptus tree of his own and learns to be independent. The main text is accompanied by informative captions about the life cycle, behaviour and diet of these fascinating creatures – including the fact that they sleep up to 18 hours a day! Written by award-winning nonfiction picture book specialist Claire Saxby, and stunningly illustrated by the much celebrated Julie Vivas, one of Australia’s premier illustrators.