Books by Carl Merrison
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Ngurra Home
We first met Mia in Black Cockatoo as she navigated her way through culture, Country and familial ties. The second book, Dirrarn, follows Mia as she finds herself at boarding school, navigating the challenges of living thousands of kilometres away from home and family, and maintaining her sense of identity and belonging. In this final book, Ngurra Home, Mia is...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jy Goes for Gold (Kimberley Kickers, #1)
An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Footy Boots. I'm about 35 metres out from the goal and, running on instinct, I do a snap kick of the ball. I watch as the footy flies through the air. Will it bend enough? I can hear the roar of the crowd but...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
How Big Is Love?
The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin. 'My love stretches back to Creation and forward to the end...By Hakea Hustler and Carl MerrisonHardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Black Cockatoo
Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around...By Carl Merrison and Hakea HustlerPaperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Backyard Footy
The first book in a joyful black&write! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go. Jy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Krstel Kicks to Win (Kimberley Kickers, #2)
An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Deadly Boots. It's a GOAL! A rush of adrenaline courses through me as I jump in the air in celebration. This is big – my first goal in the AFLW. I've achieved my dream! My teammates gather around to celebrate. I can hear my...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Backyard Tennis
Follow a cast of sport-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go, from award-winning creators Carl Merrison and Samantha Campbell. Mum loves tennis, but we don't have a court out here. One day, she gets out her old racquets and takes me into the...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ash Flies High (Kimberley Kickers, #3): A fun adventure series about mates, growing up in the Kimberley and footy (Aussie Rules!)
A footy adventure story based on Ash Johnson's life by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler. Jy Goes for Gold (Book 1) was a CBCA Notable book in 2025. I reach out and snatch the footy... I sense where the goals are... I position myself, put the ball on my boot for a snap kick and it sails through...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Carl Merrison
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A Court of Splintered Harmony
Romance, danger, and intrigue await you in the breathtaking sixth book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.What was broken will be remade.Deep in the heart of the continent, Koschei the Deathless is stirring. Though he's been bound to a mountain lake for millennia, the insidious threat of his return now spreads across the Fae territories,...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /Unavailable★★★★★(2)In StockShips today -
Wasgij? Advent Calendar - Christmas TV Special
Bring Christmas closer one day at a time with this show-stopping Wasgij Advent Calendar - Christmas TV Special! There are 24 doors to open, each with its own 54-piece puzzle inside. It’s the busiest time of the year for Santa, not only because of all the presents he needs to deliver, but also because of the countless movies and TV...54 Piece$4699Elsewhere:$5495Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Turtle Creations: Fiddlies (Assorted Designs)
Fiddlies, 3D printed animals, to fiddle with! Price is for one Fiddlie Design is sent randomly3 years or older$499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Clickeez S3 - 2-Pack
Join the clicking fun with all new Clickeez. Each Clickee is a single keyboard key that clicks & clacks just like a real keyboard! You can connect your favourite characters together to create your own keychain and take them on the go. Series 3 features an all-new POP click sound and a new rounded shape! The Series 3 2-Pack includes...6 years or older$899Elsewhere:$1399Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Gruffalo Granny
The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...Hardback$2200Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /Unavailable★★★★★(3)In StockShips today -
Brain Box - Maximum Electronic Kit
Brain Box - Maximum Electronic Kit offers 500 Experiments/Projects designed to teach principles of Electronics and Electricity. This kit enables experiments and kit building with ease, requiring practically no tools. The easy-to-handle components snap together to create a vast array of different circuits on the base board, providing many hours of fun while learning. The process of building the circuits...8 years or older$6999Elsewhere:$8999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
I’ll Believe in Anything
From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry, in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes I’ll Believe in Anything, an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content.Based on Rachel Reid’s blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately took the world by storm. I’ll...Hardback$4300Elsewhere:$6000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Wingspan – Pocket Edition
A lighter, swifter version of the award-winning Wingspan. Wingspan – Pocket Edition distils the Wingspan experience down to a lighter, shorter, card-driven game that has each player activate a single row of cards on each of their turns. The cards are all double sided: a food side and a bird side. Bird powers are primarily indicated by icons instead of...1-5 players$3999Elsewhere:$4299Unit price /Unavailable★★★★★(2)In StockShips today