New Releases and Promotions December 2017
Minecraft Survival Sticker Book
The only OFFICIAL sticker book created in collaboration with Mojang! Take your first steps into the Overworld, and learn all about the perils that await with this official Mojang activity book, filled with survival tips, secret tricks and hundreds of stickers.
With so much to do, there’s enough to keep young Minecrafters busy for hours!
Minecraft Survival Sticker Book
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December 2017 Egmont UK Minecraft
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This is the only OFFICIAL Minecraft sticker book on the market!
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Containing over 500 blocktastic stickers to enjoy, plus activities, that will keep Minecraft fans busy for hours!
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Hi-spec cover featuring spot-UV and matt lam and perfect bound spine.
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We are the only official Minecraft non-fiction publisher and we have sold 1.7+ million Minecraft books in the AU and NZ market.
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Because our books are OFFICIAL Minecraft products, they feature the same high-quality design and eye-catching Minecraft visuals as the game itself!
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Minecraft is the #1 biggest selling PC game of all time and the #2 franchise in the book market.
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Minecraft books have now sold in excess of 12 million books worldwide. Total game sales are in excess of 107 million units and more people are playing the game than ever before!
Minecraft Survival Sticker Book ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405288552 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 32 pages 285 x 216 mm Colour 6+
Go Girl! Bind-ups
The best-selling Australian GO GIRL series is back and bigger than ever! Join Australia’s favourite girls in these new bumper collections of GO GIRL favourites.
Go Girl! Bind-ups
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont
Go Girl! Hooray for Holidays! ISBN: 9781760500979 Author: Meredith Badger and Chrissie Perry Go Girl! Friends Forever ISBN: 9781760500962 Author: Meredith Badger, Thalia Kalkipsakis and Rowan McAuley Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 272 pages 198 x 128 mm Black and White 7+
Hooray for Holidays! Everyone loves going on holidays, whether it's at the beach, over Christmas, or a special family trip! In Surf’s Up, Lucy can't wait to go on a beach holiday for five whole days with her best friend Bonnie. What could possibly go wrong? In Holiday!, Iris is excited to be going on an awesome family holiday. But will her annoying little brother ruin everything? In Best Christmas Ever, Ching Ching can’t wait for Christmas. But what happens when she discovers that Christmas can be sad and lonely for some people? Friends Forever! Everyone loves spending time with their besties, whether it's playing sport, music, or just hanging out! In Netball Dreams, Alex is excited about playing on a netball team with her friends. But does it matter if she's not a very good player? In Boy-friend?, Mia has a problem: everyone thinks her best friend Jack is her boyfriend – and he's NOT! In Music Mad, Iris can't wait to spend four whole days at music camp! But when it turns out she's the only saxophone player, will she fit in? •
GO GIRL has sold over 2.5 million copies in Australia and New Zealand!
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Fun themed bind-ups of all your GO GIRL favourites – perfect for school holidays!
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Real life stories for real life girls – not a fairy, princess of vampire in sight, just friends and lots of fun.
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Re-designed covers for a fresh and modern look, with more bind-ups to come!
Axel & BEAST: Big Battle Book
In this high-octane, mega-value, explosive Big Battle Book, Axel and his shape-shifting best friend BEAST will take on ALL the bad guys! Featuring the first three Axel & BEAST adventures: • • •
The Grabbem Getaway Antarctic Attack Tropical Tangle
Axel & BEAST: Big Battle Book
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December 2017 Egmont UK Adrian C. Bott Andy Isaac
Axel & BEAST: Big Battle Book ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760500795 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 416 pages 198 x 128 mm Black and White 6+
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MASSIVE bind-up containing the first three books in the series means UNLIMITED ADVENTURE for this Christmas!
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Perfect junior reader series for kids who crave action-packed adventure from beginning to end.
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New take on the ‘boy and his robot’ hero story in the tradition of Transformers, but with an environmentally conscious slant.
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Features tech-literate characters that kids will relate to and love.
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The series is also hugely popular overseas, with rights being sold in Brazil, Turkey and the US!
Squishy Taylor and the Even More Amazing Adventures
Meet Squishy Taylor. She’s a sneaky and cheeky ninjadetective, and your new best friend! Squishy is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and stepfamily in a VERY crowded apartment. Luckily for her, their building is huge – and there’s always plenty of mysteries to investigate! In her even MORE amazing adventures, Squishy and her bonus sisters tackle the big cases: • •
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*Cover not yet final.
What do you do when everyone is mad at your hero? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof next door? Who’s storing toxic waste under their park?
Squishy Taylor and the Even More Amazing Adventures *Cover not yet final.
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Ailsa Wood Ben Wood
Squishy Taylor and the Even More Amazing Adventures ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760500801 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 352 pages 198 x 128 mm Black and White 6+
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Perfect school-holiday reading containing three books: • Squishy Taylor & the Mess-Makers • Squishy Taylor in Zero Gravity • Squishy Taylor & the Tunnel of Doom
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Exciting series for all young readers. Featuring a true-to-life heroine, appropriate and age relevant decision-making, all wrapped up in an amazing Squishtastic bind-up!
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This series is attracting some major award attention! Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters was shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize 2017 and Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom has been shortlisted for the Environment Award for Children’s Literature 2017.
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Over 40,000 books sold, making Squishy Taylor one of the most popular kids on the block!
ALSO AVAILABLE: Squishy Taylor and the First Three Adventures ISBN: 9781760129835 Publication:
January 2017
Miffy Goes Flying
Join Miffy and her Uncle in this delightful story as they fly through the sky in his aeroplane! Children will be delighted by the charming rhyming text as Miffy and her Uncle fly high above the trees and the sea together.
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Dick Bruna
Miffy Goes Flying ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760500870 Hardback A$12.99/NZ$14.99 32 pages 155 x 155 mm Colour 2+
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Features charming rhyming text throughout.
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Miffy Goes Flying is one of the classic story library books by the late Dick Bruna.
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Miffy has sold over 85 million copies worldwide and she remains as popular – and cute – as ever!
Miffy Goes Flying
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Book and Model
PLEASE NOTE: This product must be ordered in carton quantities of 8 units. Product available individually only after embargo has passed. Please see next slide for full details.
EMBARGOED UNTIL 15 DECEMBER 2017 Complete mazes, codewords and puzzles in the uniquely illustrated, full colour activity book. Then press out the pieces to create your very own mini model of Kylo Ren’s starship, the TIE silencer, from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
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15 December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Book and Model ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405287883 Book and Gift A$14.99/NZ$17.99 36 pages 180 x 130 mm Colour 7+
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Exciting follow-up to the Rogue One book and model, which sold over 5000 units.
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Hot new price of only A$14.99!
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Star Wars has been the #1 toy property for the last 16 consecutive months.
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Star Wars is the #1 franchise of all time and the #2 boys’ licence of all time.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the #2 film of all time in Australia. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the #1 film of 2016.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Book and Model ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: BOOK AND MODEL Due to embargo restrictions, this title must be ordered in quantities of 8 units.
Stock must be ordered by the December cut-off date 25 October and delivery of the embargoed stock will be on 14 December. Stock cannot be on shelf before 12.01am 15 December. Unfortunately, any orders of quantities less than 8 units will not be despatched until after 15 December and we cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas. All stores receiving embargoed stock must have signed the embargo NDA and communicated the NDA guidelines to staff.
Please talk to your Hardie Grant Egmont sales rep if you have not received an NDA.
Star Wars Activity
Activate the Force with these new activity and sticker books that are out of this world!
*Build a Droid Sticker Book cover indicative only.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Starfighters Sticker Activity Book: Learn about your favorite ships from the Star Wars saga, while discovering some new ships from Star Wars: The Last Jedi in this sticker activity book. This book includes glow-in-the dark stickers for added fun.
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Glow-in-the-Dark Starfighters Sticker Activity Book ISBN: 9781760500672 Illustrations: Colour and Glow-in-the-dark Stickers Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Build a Droid Sticker Activity Book ISBN: 9781760500689 Illustrations: Colour Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Age:
Paperback A$6.99/NZ$9.99 24 pages 275 x 210 mm 6+
Build a Droid Sticker Activity Book: Learn about your favorite droids from the Star Wars saga, while discovering a few new droids from Star Wars: The Last Jedi in this fun sticker activity book. •
Our glow-in-the-dark sticker book is one of the only on the market – who doesn’t love turning off the lights and watching their stickers glow!?
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Star Wars Episode: The Last Jedi is in cinemas December 2017.
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Perfect for the school holidays!
Star Wars Annual 2018 *Cover not final.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the 8th installment in the Star Wars saga and the most anticipated film of this year! Relive the seven timeless adventures of the Star Wars movies, plus Rogue One and ALSO get a sneak peek into the 8th adventure.
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
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Stunning hardback edition with metallic foil cover!
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Full of statistics and fun facts about the Star Wars universe and your favourite characters, places and vehicles, this is the perfect book for Star Wars fans of all ages – young and old!
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Packed full of movie trivia, fun facts from the expanded universe and unforgettable images, plus fun activities to keep readers entertained for days!
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Star Wars is the #1 franchise of all time and the #2 boys’ licence of all time.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the #2 film of all time in Australia. Rogue One, A Star Wars Story was the #1 film of 2016.
Star Wars: Annual 2018 ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405286800 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$21.99 72 pages 285 x 216 mm Colour 7+
Star Wars Graphics
Unravel the secrets of the Star Wars universe with this wonderfully illustrated infographic book.
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Star Wars: Graphics ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9780603574078 Paperback A$29.99/NZ$32.99 192 pages 305 x 248 mm Colour 7+
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Full of statistics and fun facts about the Star Wars universe.
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Large format paperback with cover foiling and clear graphics make this a great gift-purchase.
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On-trend infographic style that’s so popular right now!
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Star Wars is the #1 franchise of all time and the #2 boys’ licence of all time.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the #2 film of all time in Australia. Rogue One, A Star Wars Story was the #1 film of 2016.
The Legends of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight *Now publishing in December!
A collection of myths and tall tales about the legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, written by Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy award-winning author Ken Liu.
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December 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
The Legends of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501280 Paperback A$17.99/NZ$19.99 TBC 210 x 135 mm Black and White 8+
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All-new, never-before revealed legends of the iconic Star Wars character, Luke Skywalker.
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Part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi fiction program.
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This is the perfect immersion for fans ahead of the new film releasing in December 2017.
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Written by New York Times bestselling author Ken Liu.
Flat Stanley
Everyone’s favourite flat hero – Flat Stanley – is back!
With brilliant new covers and internal illustrations by award-winning author-illustrator Rob Biddulph, Jeff Brown’s world-famous character Flat Stanley continues to charm half-a-century after he first found his way to print. These bright new editions of classic Flat Stanley tales will excite a whole new generation of readers.
Flat Stanley
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December 2017 Egmont UK Jeff Brown
Flat Stanley: Stanley's Christmas Adventure ISBN: 9781405288088 Flat Stanley ISBN:
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38,000 units sold across the ANZ market!
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Perfect for middle-grade readers who can handle pages of text still want funny illustrations throughout to keep them hooked!
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Wonderful, funny and heart-warming new illustrations by Rob Biddulph give a striking new look to this classic children’s adventure series.
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Jeff Brown’s Flat Stanley stories have been delighting children around the world for more than 50 years.
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Over 6000 school classes in 88 countries have been involved with the Flat Stanley Project, recreating Stanley’s memorable postal journey by sending letters to other classes around the world. To learn more, visit Stanley online at www.flatstanleyproject.com
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Flat Stanley: Stanley and the Magic Lamp ISBN: 9781405288064
Flat Stanley: Invisible Stanley ISBN: 9781405288057 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 80 pages 189 x 129 mm Black and White 6+
Flat Stanley – Marketing campaign and re-launch
Meet Stanley, he’s flat! Cut-outs of everybody’s favourite 2D hero Flat Stanley will be provided to stores for the new generation of readers to be introduced to this classic children’s book series! We’ll be encouraging readers to take photos of their Stanley cut-out all across Australia and post to social media tagging Hardie Grant Egmont and #MeetStanley. Former President Barack Obama has been a huge supporter of the Flat Stanley Project in the US, frequently sending replies to kids who have sent flat visitors.
My Naughty Little Sister Treasury Celebrate the 65th anniversary of Dorothy Edwards’ classic stories with this enchanting collection about the most famous little sister in the world, with beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be? These best-selling books are perfect for anyone with siblings of their own.
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December 2017 Egmont UK Dorothy Edwards Shirley Hughes
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2017 is the 65th anniversary year of this classic series.
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All five stories in this much-loved series in the one stunning treasury edition.
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Cover artwork and inside illustrations from the original edition by award-winning artist and national treasure Shirley Hughes.
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Appeals to parents and grandparents who read the stories themselves as little ones.
My Naughty Little Sister Treasury ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405284493 Hardback A$29.99/NZ$32.99 240 pages 210 x 148 mm Black and White 7+
Winnie-the-Pooh: Postcard Set
This beautiful postcard set includes 100 famous scenes from the Hundred Acre Wood from the pages of the original books.
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September 2014 Egmont A. A. Milne
Winnie-the-Pooh: Postcard Set ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405271554 Postcards A$32.99/NZ$34.99 200 postcards 153 x 98 mm Colour 5+
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This delightful postcard set is the perfect gift for the older Pooh fan.
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With a stunning new box design to bring it in line with the newly jacketed classic books.
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Each postcard features a classic scene from the original Winnie-the-Pooh books, illustrated by E. H. Shepard.
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Some postcards feature the charming original sketches, rarely seen in print before!
Time of Blood Master of supernatural adventure Robin Jarvis continues his enthralling new series that began with The Power of Dark and The Devil's Paintbox. The sinister Mister Dark is more powerful than ever and has enslaved young Verne to his will. Can Lil save her best friend before their enemy unleashes his most audacious and insane plan yet? Even with the help of new, surprising allies – a witch, a mysterious man of many disguises and the secretive aufwaders beneath the cliff – all seems hopeless. Whitby has never been a more frightening and dangerous place to live, and the murdered dead refuse to rest in peace.
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December 2017 Egmont UK Robin Jarvis
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Third book in the new magical fantasy series by the legend that is Robin Jarvis for readers aged 11+.
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Includes black and white illustrations by Robin Jarvis himself.
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Robin’s return to middle grade writing has been welcomed by trade, retailers and fans alike, with The Power of Dark receiving glowing reviews.
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The inspiration for the series, The Whitby Witches, was published as an Egmont Modern Classic in August 2017.
Time of Blood ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405280259 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$18.99 288 pages 198 x 129 mm Black and White 11+
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ALSO AVAILABLE: The Power of Dark (Book One) ISBN: 9781405280235 The Devil's Paintbox (Book Two) ISBN: 9781405280242
The Whitby Witches (Modern Classic) ISBN: 9781405285407
The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic
Clarice Bean meets Finding Nemo in this laugh-out-loud diary set under the sea! Join Darcy Dolphin and friends for some fintastic underwater adventures in books one and two in this brilliantly funny new illustrated fiction series for readers aged 6+.
The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic In The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin, Darcy gets a pet, auditions for the role of Finderella in the school play, and solves a mystery on the reef. In Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic, Darcy makes a new friend. But there's something fishy about Coral Crab ... meanwhile on the reef, a pebble-collecting craze hits the school and Darcy needs a little bit of magic to help her win the talent show.
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December 2017 Egmont UK Sam Watkins
The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin ISBN: 9781405284226 Extent: 192 pages Darcy Dolphin is a Little Bit Magic ISBN: 99781405284233 Extent: 157 pages Binding: RRP: Format: Age:
Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 Black and White 6+
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Darcy's irrepressible voice and the cast of cute, funny sea creatures make this a sure-fire winner for girls and boys.
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Highly illustrated and in a super-accessible diary format, full of extra details for readers to find.
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Perfect for fans of The Unbelievable Top Secret Diary of Pig and Barry Loser, and anyone who loves dolphins!
Hello World Bingo Game Learn how to say ‘hello’ in over 50 languages with this brightly coloured bingo game! Discover an array of global greetings, from the familiar to the unusual, and test your linguistic abilities as you play the fast-moving and beautifully illustrated Hello World Bingo Game.
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Jonathan litton L'Atelier Cartographik
Hello World Bingo Game ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848576612 Games and Puzzles A$24.99/NZ$27.99 N/A 230 x 230 mm Colour 4+
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Perfect family game for up to 9 players.
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Fun way for kids and adults alike to learn – and test – their linguistic abilities.
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Box includes: 1 x instruction leaflet, 1 x master-board, 8 x game cards, 64 x “hello” tokens and 130 x round counters.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Hello World (Book) ISBN: 9781848575035 Publication: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
May 2016 Board Book A$29.99/NZ$32.99 16 pages 326 x 266 mm Colour 5+
Hello World Bingo Game
Hello World Bingo Game
Stomp School
Meet Rikki, the little kaiju who just loves to build things. Find out what happens on his first day at Stomp School, where he is in for a few surprises!
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Jeff Norton Leo Antolini
Stomp School ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848575882 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 275 x 225 mm Colour 3+
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Features clever die-cuts and bright, engaging artwork.
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Touches on the universal themes of creativity and play (including destruction!) and will resonate with adults and children alike.
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Includes a cast of playful little monsters that children will love.
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‘Kaiju’ is Japanese for ‘strange beast’.
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There’s a Pig up my Nose! What if a PIG got stuck up your NOSE? How ever would you get it out? When Natalie has to go to school with a pig stuck up her nose, her whole class gets together to find a way to get the pig out. But how will they do it?
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December 2017 Egmont UK John Dougherty Laura Hughes
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The zany humour of Pig the Pug meets the cuteness of Babe in this delightful picture book about a little girl who gets a pig stuck up her nose.
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A delightfully silly tale brought to life by warm, comical artwork from rising star Laura Hughes.
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Children will laugh trying to work out how to get a farmyard animal out of someone's nose!
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The perfect picture book for boys and girls, or for anyone who has ever gotten something stuck up their nose!
There's a Pig up my Nose! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405277167 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 275 x 245 mm Colour 3+
Praise for the book: ‘Everything about There's a Pig Up My Nose! is entrancing, from the title onwards; it also features the best PE excuse note ever!’ – The Guardian.
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There’s a Pig Up My Nose
There’s a Pig Up My Nose
There’s a Pig Up My Nose
Red Eye: Charlotte Says The much-anticipated prequel to the bestselling Frozen Charlotte!
Penniless and orphaned, Jemima flees to the remote Isle of Skye, where she takes up a job at a school for girls. Here, she finds herself tormented by the mystery of what drove her to run away from her home. Then Jemima receives a box of Frozen Charlotte dolls and she begins to remember – a séance with the dolls, a violent argument with her step-father and the dreadful fire that destroyed their home. The arrival of the dolls also triggers a series of strange happenings. As the ‘accidents’ reach fever pitch, culminating in the death of one of the girls and a governess, can Jemima stop the demonic spirits that are possessing the dolls?
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Alex Bell
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Much-anticipated prequel to the bestselling Frozen Charlotte that explores the mysterious and terrifying backstory to the demonic china dolls.
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This is the ninth book in the chilling Red Eye series.
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Set in a bleak school for girls on the isolated Isle of Skye, Charlotte Says delves into the occult Edwardian world of séances, automatic writing and spirit cabinets.
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A chilling YA horror story for fans of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
Red Eye: Charlotte Says ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781847158406 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 352 pages 198 x 129 mm Black and White 13+
RED EYE … Warning: not for younger readers!
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Poppy's Place: Secrets at the Cat Café The fourth book in this heart-warming series about the residents of Poppy’s Place cat café! Isla can’t wait to spend the Easter holidays at home with the cats but she soon finds herself with two mysteries to solve. First is the appearance of a thin black cat in the garden and second is Mum’s secretive behaviour. Then Isla spots Mum outside a jeweller’s with Mr Black and puts two and two together – could they be getting married? Isla makes it her mission to solve both mysteries, but she’s in for a surprise in more ways than one …
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Katrina Charman Lucy Truman
Poppy's Place: Secrets at the Cat Café ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781847158246 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$18.99 192 pages 198 x 129 mm Black and White 8+
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Fourth book in the Poppy’s Place series that’s perfect for middle-grade readers who love animals.
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Endearing characters and a strong theme of family give this series real heart.
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Cats are a perennial favourite for young readers, and cat cafés are a growing trend worldwide.
Praise for The Homemade Cat Café: ‘A warm and light-hearted book which is great fun to read.’ – Parents in Touch
Poppy’s Place … the series so far!
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Beaky Malone: Super Creepy Camp When Beaky, Theo and Wayne are chosen to take part in the annual inter-schools contest with Foxley Hill it can mean only one thing for Beaky … trouble. The contest includes a debate, a quiz and an overnight teambuilding exercise. With Wayne determined that their team be crowned the victor, Beaky’s only hope is to keep his mouth firmly shut … unfortunately his brain has other ideas. Cue chaos, calamity and things that go bump in the night…
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Barry Hutchison Katie Abey
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The third book in this popular series full of laugh-out-loud capers and madness and mayhem at every turn.
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Highly illustrated format, with comic-strip pages and doodles, make this a series with universal appeal but also perfect for reluctant readers!
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Funny and endearing central character who you can’t help but champion.
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Part of the popular trend for first-person narrative in this comic genre – sits alongside Tom Gates, the Wimpy Kid series and Barry Loser.
Beaky Malone: Super Creepy Camp ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781847158123 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 192 pages 198 x 129 mm Black and White 8+
Beaky Malone ‌ the series so far!
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Beaky Malone sample internals (from Worst Ever School Trip)
Beaky Malone sample internals (from Worst Ever School Trip)
Pet Defenders: Beards from Outer Space
Books two and three in this fast-paced and funny new series that’s perfectly pitched for younger readers! Beards from Outer Space: There’s a new mayor of Nothington-on-Sea and the bearded, sunglasswearing politician has attracted a whole load of fans. All of a sudden everyone in town has a beard – even the women! But these are not just any beards – it’s all part of the Beard King’s plan to conquer the world. Soon every single living thing on Earth will be controlled by a beard … unless the Pet Defenders can stop him! Escape from Planet Bogey: Animals are disappearing from Nothington-on-Sea and the Pet Defenders suspect alien activity. Secret agents Biskit and Mitzy find themselves caught up in the Planet Bogey Games. Biskit suspects the contest might hold the key to finding his missing partner, Champ. Can our heroes win the game? And what’s more, can they get back home after?
Pet Defenders: Beards from Outer Space Pet Defenders: Escape from Planet Bogey
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Humans MUST NOT know the truth.
GOOD LUCK – you’ll need it …
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Gareth P. Jones Steve May
Pet Defenders: Beards from Outer Space ISBN: 9781847157850 Pet Defenders: Escape from Planet Bogey ISBN: 9781847157874 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 128 pages 177 x 125 mm Black and White 6+
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Books two and three in this fast-paced and funny new series from award-winning author Gareth P. Jones (The Dragon Detective Agency).
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Ever wondered what your pets get up to when you’re not there? Now you know!
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Perfect for fans of Spy Dog and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.
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Unlikely partnership between Biskit the dog and Mitzy the cat add an engaging emotional story, while wacky alien threats provide chaos and danger without the violence – perfectly pitched for young readers!
Pet Defenders ‌ the safety of planet Earth depends on you!
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Search and Find On the Go Search and Find Animals Search and Find Animals: Find 120 animals and spot many more in this busy search and find book. From the hot savannah to the cool depths of the ocean, explore each gigantic fold-out scene and discover some weird and wonderful animals along the way!
Search and Find On the Go: Can you find the jet-skiing daredevil, the tired family of travellers or the cunning jewellery thief? With giant fold-out pages, there is lots to spot around the town, at the airport and on the high seas with this quirky search and find title from Fermin Solis.
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December 2017 Little Tiger Press Fermín Solís
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Fermin Solis’s unique art style brings humour and quirkiness to each scene.
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In a similar fashion to Where's Wally, there are in-jokes and turns of phrase to find, as well as the listed 120 animals or items, making it perfect for adults to join in too!
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A double gatefold on every spread has what to spot under the opposite flap, making the search and find activity easier and more interactive.
Search and Find Animals ISBN: 9781848575097 Search and Find On the Go ISBN: 9781848575493
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Board Book A$16.99/NZ$18.99 12 pages 276 x 156 mm Colour 3+
Search and Find Animals
Search and Find Animals
Search and Find On the Go
Search and Find On the Go
The Midnight Peacock *INDENT, FIRM SALE.
Prepare for shocks and surprises in the thrilling conclusion to The Sinclair’s Mysteries! The festive season has come to Sinclair’s, and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party … As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before! With the help of their friends, can they uncover the truth in time to foil a truly diabolical plot? Or will Mr Sinclair’s New Year’s Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for the dauntless young detectives?
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December 2017 Egmont UK Katherine Woodfine
The Midnight Peacock ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405282901 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 352 pages 198 x 129 mm Black and White 9+
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The final book in this sumptuous mystery-adventure quartet for readers aged 9+ who enjoy historical fiction and solving mysteries!
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Gorgeous foiled cover with stunning interior illustrations make this a must-have mystery package.
Praise for book one, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow: ‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure.’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers. Praise for book two, The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth: ‘One of the finest novels I’ve ever read … It’s hard to imagine a better contemporary heroine.’ – Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian.
The Sinclair’s Mysteries … collect them all! *INDENT, FIRM SALE.
9781405276177 9781405276184
9781405282895 9781405282901
Mostly Mary All Mary Mary in America Mary in London *INDENT, FIRM SALE.
Stunning relaunch of The Adventures of Mary Plain series that will introduce Mary Plain to a whole new generations of readers! Join the wonderfully funny and utterly endearing Mary Plain on four new adventures in these stunning hardback illustrated editions of this beloved classic.
Mostly Mary All Mary Mary in America Mary in London *INDENT, FIRM SALE.
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December 2017 Egmont UK Gwynedd Rae Clara Vulliamy
Mary Plain is an orphan who lives with her relatives in the bear pits at Berne Zoo, Switzerland. A delightful but rather unusual bear, with a huge personality and an appetite to match, you never quite know what escapades she'll get up to next!
Mostly Mary ISBN: Extent:
9781405281225 128 pages
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All Mary ISBN: Extent:
The original text is lovingly reproduced in these hardback goldfoiled editions.
9781405281232 192 pages
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Mary in America ISBN: Extent:
9781405281256 144 pages
Mary in London ISBN: Extent:
Gwynedd Rae's enchanting Mary Plain stories have an enduring, timeless appeal and Clara Vulliamy's fresh, funny and energetic illustrations will introduce Mary Plain and friends to a whole new generation of readers.
9781405281249 160 pages
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Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 198 x 129 mm Black and White 6+
Featuring brand-new black and white artwork by renowned illustrator Clara Vulliamy (daughter of Shirley Hughes), who has also written a heart-warming introduction to each book explaining what the series means to her.
My Little World: Surprise
This Christmas board book features a brilliant game of pass-the-parcel. As the gift keeps getting smaller, our group of friends discover more and more festive fun, but what will the final surprise be? Featuring cut-out holes on every page, a jolly Christmas rhyme and bright, bold illustrations by Fhiona Galloway, this is the perfect Christmas gift for curious little learners.
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November 2014 Little Tiger Press Fhiona Galloway Jonathan Litton
My Little World: Surprise ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848959071 Board Book A$12.99/NZ$14.99 16 pages 190 x 188 mm Colour 1+
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Beautiful Christmas coloured cut-throughs make this book really stand out from others.
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This chunky board book is easy for young children to hold.
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Enhances hand-eye coordination and encourages learning.
My Little World: Surprise
The Babar Collection ‘If you love elephants you will love Babar and Celeste. If you have never loved elephants you will love them now.’ – A.A. Milne. This collection of five classic Babar tales follows the adventures of the world’s best-loved elephant as he becomes king, builds a city, meets Father Christmas and has many other exciting adventures. Jean de Brunhoff’s exquisite stories have charmed readers around the world for over 80 years.
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October 2016 Egmont UK Jean de Brunhoff
The Babar Collection ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405279895 Paperback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 s240 pages 280 x 216 mm Colour 3+
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This special volume contains five original Babar stories, and is a wonderful gift to cherish.
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More than eight million Babar books have been sold since the first title was published in 1931.
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This edition includes the original introduction by A. A. Milne.
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Stunning full-colour illustrations throughout.
The Babar Collection
The Babar Collection
Hey Jack! Build a Robot Costume Reissue
Make your own robot costume, just like Jack!
Boxed set contains: The Robot Blues, The Lost Reindeer, The Toy Sale and The Party Invite PLUS an authentic Hey Jack! robot costume. The costume is adjustable to fit every robot out there, and it’s made from strong cardboard to withstand special robot moves. Also includes holographic stickers and antennae so kids can create their own design. Reissue: Imprint: Author:
October 2015 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin
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A wonderful Hey Jack! Christmas gift item.
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Great price for a high-quality costume and four paperback books.
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Hey Jack! books are perfect for kids just starting to read on their own.
Build a Robot Costume! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760124830 Boxed Set A$24.99/NZ$24.99 4 Paperbacks 307 x 307 mm Black and White 5+
Hey Jack! Build a Robot Costume Reissue