HGEgmont January Kit 2019 by Hardie Grant Publishing

New Releases and Promotions January 2019

Where's the Llama? A Hide-and-Seek Adventure From the publishers behind the chart-smashing sensation Where's the Wookiee? – a new search-and-find adventure based on the hottest trend of the year. Alpaca your bags and join some cheeky globe-trotting llamas and their cacti buddies on this hilarious search-and-find adventure, full of jam-packed scenes, fun artwork, exotic locations, quirky characters and llama puns galore! The llamas live in paradise, but this herd has itchy hooves. These curious llamas want to trot off to see the world, playing hide and seek at each and every stopover. Follow Kendrick Llama, No Probllama and their other llama friends as they journey to the Bahamas, strut their stuff at a fashion show, kick up their hooves at a hipster festival and don their football strips to watch their favourite team (Barcellama), plus many other hilarious scenarios. Look out for the six cheeky llamas and their six cacti friends in each busy scene throughout the book. Be warned though, they’re very good at hiding! The answers can be found at the back of the book, plus there are 10 bonus items to spot on each spread, for endless search-and-find fun. Sales Points Publication: Imprint:

January 2019 Egmont

Where's the Llama? A Hide-and-Seek Adventure ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405293792 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 48 pages 285 x 216mm Full Colour 5+

• Proven track record for delivering hugely commercially successful search-and-find titles – Where's the Wookie? phenomenon has a combined sales of 41,108 copies sold in ANZ. • Llamas are the new unicorns! Those lovable llamas can be found in several big retailer ranges and online stores. • Tapping into the huge success of the search-and-find trend, this is the perfect gift for fans of Where's Stig?, Where's the Unicorn? and bestselling sensation, Where's Wally? • Recent data from Pinterest shows sales for llama décor are up 1,094% year on year Huge crossover appeal – fun, aspirational content which will appeal to girls, boys, trendy teens and young-at-heart adults

Where's the Llama? A Hide-and-Seek Adventure

Zac Power's Biggest EVER Hits: Volume Three Zac Power is a boy spy who has 24 hours to save the world ... and do his homework!

Evil rockstars, robotic crocodiles, erupting volcanos and parachute pants – Zac’s biggest adventures are action-packed! Can Zac survive BIG’s dirty tricks and save the world … again? Zac’s Biggest EVER Hits: Volume 3 is a super-set containing four books! Zac Power is a publishing phenomenon that has taken the reluctant reader market by storm, selling over 3 million books in Australasia alone since launch.

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January 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont H.I. Larry

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A HUGE collection of Zac Power’s greatest adventures from Australia’s favourite secret agent-turned-author, H.I. Larry!

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Developed by HGE’s superb fiction team, this series has all the elements needed for building reading confidence and developing a lasting love of reading.

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Zac Power is responsible for turning thousands of reluctant readers into dedicated bookworms.

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Originally published in 2006, the Zac Power series has sold over 3.2 million copies in Australia alone and is published worldwide.

Zac Power's Biggest EVER Hits: Volume Three ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760503482 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 384 pages 128 x 198mm Black and White 6+

Squishy Taylor and the First $19.99 9781760129835

Squishy Taylor and the Even More $19.99 9781760500801

The Tinklers Three All Together $19.99 9781760127756

Hey Jack! That's a Big Book! $24.99 9781742977577

Hey Jack: That's Another Big Book! $24.99 9781760126117

The Big Book of Billie #2 $24.99 9781760126544

The Big Book of Billie #1 $24.99 9781760503314 Sep 2018

The Big Book of Billie #2 $24.99 9781760503321 Sep 2018

Stock up these bumper bind-ups in time for Back to School!!

Sleep-over Special $16.99 Friends Forever 9781760500955 $16.99 9781760500962

Hooray for Holidays! $16.99 Super Sporty! 9781760500979 $16.99 9781760501006

Secret Stash! $16.99 9781760500993

The Faraway Tree Adventures Bindup $24.99 9780603574399

Zac's Biggest Hits: Volume 1 $19.99 9781760129828

Zac's Even Bigger Hits: Volume 2 $19.99 9781760500207

Zac's Super Spy Set $19.99 9781760126698

Gabriel and the Phantom Sleepers Gabriel Silk’s family are the keepers of a magical cloak, handed down the generations. When Gabriel's father is called away, responsibility for the cloak falls to Gabriel. Gabriel must journey to his uncle's house, but someone else is on the trail of the cloak and Gabriel's nightmare comes true - the cloak disappears. With the help of his cousin Sadie, and an assortment of unexpected friends along the way, Gabriel sets out to find the cloak. But they are heading towards great danger . . . and the Phantom Sleepers aren't far behind. Sales Points

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January 2019 Egmont Jenny Nimmo

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Beautifully written fantasy adventure for 9+ readers from an author with real knowledge of the craft.

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Warm, witty and charming.

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Featuring Gabriel Silk, a character from the Charlie Bone universe.

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The Charlie Bone series has sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide

Gabriel and the Phantom Sleepers ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405280884 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 240 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 9+

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Lost in the City: By Day Lost in the City: By Night Lift the flaps to explore the city daytime! Travel around the world with this gorgeous seek-and-find book. Explore cities by day in the richly-detailed artwork, and lift the flaps to peek inside the lives of people who live there.

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January 2019 Little Hare Sue Downing

Lost in the City: By Day ISBN: 9781760409357 Lost in the City: By Night ISBN: 9781760409364 Binding: Board Book RRP: A$19.99/NZ$21.99 Extent: 12 pages Format: 230 x 320 mm Illustrations: Full Colour Age: 1+

Lift the flaps to explore the city at night time! Travel around the world with this gorgeous seek-and-find book. Explore cities by night in the richly-detailed artwork, and lift the flaps to peek inside the lives of people who live there.

Sales Points • Travel around the world with these gorgeous seek-and-find books • Visit a different city on each page, and lift the flaps to find all the things that are lost in the city! • Each page features a list of lost items to find in each city • Includes facts about each city including culture, landmarks, food and more!

Always in My Heart Even when we’re apart You’re always in my heart! A playful rhyme about the love shared between a parent and child. With gorgeous heart-shaped pages, this book is ideal for helping little ones to cope with separation anxiety. Sales Points

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January 2019 Little Tiger Press Roisin Hahessy

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Unique heart-shaped pages that little ones will love!

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Chunky, sturdy pages perfect for small hands.

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Ideal for helping little ones to cope with separation anxiety.

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Bright and colourful with loveable characters

Always in My Heart ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781788810173 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 14 pages 190 x 190 mm Full Colour 1+

Always in My Heart

You're My Little Star

You’re the SMILIEST and SPARKLIEST. You’re my LITTLE STAR! A chunky star-shaped board book with a quirky rhyme and adorable owl characters. Perfect for reminding your little one what a star they are!

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January 2019 Little Tiger Press Roisin Hahessy

You're My Little Star ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781788810180 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 14 pages 190 x 190 mm Full Colour 1+

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Unique star shape that little ones will love!

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Chunky, sturdy pages perfect for small hands.

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Quirky rhyme and adorable owl characters.

You're My Little Star

Architecture for Babies & Zoology for Babies In Architecture for Babies, brainy babies will love learning all about different types of buildings and how they are made! In Zoology for Babies, bright babies will love learning all about animals, their homes and their habitats! Parents might learn something too! Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

January 2019 Little Tiger Press Jonathon Litton Thomas Elliot

Architecture for Babies ISBN: 9781848577565 Zoology for Babies ISBN: 9781848577572 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 20 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 1+

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Board books with a twist for parents who are bored of the same generic content.

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This is a playful series that will make parents smile.

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Simple text and bright artwork are sure to engage and entertain little ones.

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Lift-the-flap surprise at the end!

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This new series will feature board books on a range of educational topics. Past books in the Baby 101 Series include: Anatomy for Babies and Botany for Babies.

Architecture for Babies

Zoology for Babies

Aquatica

Mechanica

Welcome to future Earth. Welcome to the world of Mechanica and Aquatica. Despite repeated warnings, the environment has become polluted to such an extent that many areas of the globe have become uninhabitable and wildlife is now extinct. Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Little Hare Lance Balchin

Aquatica ISBN:

9781760404147

Mechanica ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760401085 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 325 x 265 mm Full Colour 5+

From the ashes, a new style of ‘wildlife’ is created. Wildlife that will not remain harnessed by humankind. These beautiful picture books, created by Australian illustrator and author Lance Balchin, are encyclopaedias of creatures with a fictional narrative. Sales Points • A dystopian picture book perfect for older readers looking for a highly illustrated narrative • Lance Balchin’s art will draw readers in, while the story will enthral readers and leave them breathless, ready to defend earth.

Aquatica

Mechanica

Mind Your Manners It’s okay to enjoy roaring loudly. We all deserve some time to play. But all lions should practice those soft growls, For the quieter times of the day. Welcome to the jungle! It’s full of misbehaving animals, from messy monkeys to grumpy grizzly bears.

But with the help of our quirky, memorable rhymes and adorable animal illustrations, your child will enjoy learning why it pays for pandas to say ‘please’, and how good manners make the world go round. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

January 2019 Little Tiger Press Nicola Edwards Feronia Parker-Thomas,

Mind Your Manners ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848577183 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 275 x 225 mm Full Colour 3+

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This title is a fun introduction to manners and the importance of being polite.

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The jungle animals are drawn with humour, keeping the tone light-hearted.

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The upbeat rhyming text makes this a very jolly read!

Mind Your Manners

The River Follow a little fish on her epic journey downriver as she travels out into the unknown. With stunning artwork from Hanako Clulow, a lyrical narrative and a magical 'swimming fish' on every page, this is a book to treasure and revisit time and time again. Sales Points

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January 2019 Little Tiger Press Patricia Hegarty Hanako Clulow

The River ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848576667 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 24 pages 275 x 225 mm Full Colour 3+

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A moving lenticular and die cut creates a magical 'swimming fish' on every page.

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Beautiful artwork from Hanako Clulow transforms The River into a book to treasure.

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Explores the natural world from river to wide open sea.

The River

The Way I Love You I love...the way you always care, the way you’re always there, that’s the way I love you. Told through beautifully observed moments between a girl and her dog, The Way I Love You is a joyous celebration of love and friendship. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

January 2019 Little Hare David Bedford Ann James

The Way I Love You ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760503383 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 1+

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This board book is perfect for little fingers to grip onto.

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The Way I Love You is a gorgeous tale of a girl and the bond she shares with her family dog.

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An old favourite by Ann James and David Bedford - NEW LARGE BOARD BOOK FORMAT with a brand new cover!

The Way I Love You

Our Baby Join this charming family of bears as they sing and chuckle and snuggle their way through a sunny afternoon. They delight in each other’s company and they delight in the myriad ways a baby can bring joy to everyday life. Sales Points

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January 2019 Little Hare Libby Hathorn Tamsin Ainslie

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Libby Hathorn has delighted readers for a generation, and this is a perfect example of her beautiful way with words.

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Lyrical rhyming text makes this an absolute delight to read aloud.

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Tamsin Ainslie’s luminous ink paintings encapsulate the gentle pleasures of an afternoon with the family in the sun.

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An old favourite now in a new format with a brand new cover!

Our Baby ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760503390 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 30 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 1+

Our Baby

Sarah and the Steep Slope When everything feels like an uphill battle, your friends will get you through. Sarah wakes to find a steep hill has sprung up around the house overnight, preventing her from leaving. No matter what she tries, the hill won’t budge. When the Hill Doctor suggests she gets in touch with her friends, Sarah discovers how the healing power of friendship can transform the steepest slope. Sales Points

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January 2019 Little Hare Danny Parker Matt Ottley

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From the dynamic creative duo Danny Parker and Matt Ottley (Tree, Crusts and Parachute).

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Offers a great opportunity to have conversations with children about the best way to deal with issues, as the "steep slope" of the title represents adversity, whether that be mental or physical.

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Danny Parker’s incredible prose is brought to life by fantastical illustrations by Matt Ottley, taking readers on a wonderful mindbending journey.

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NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!!

Sarah and the Steep Slope ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760503734 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$ 32 pages 275 x 225mm Full Colour 3+

Delivering the Mail Join Thomas and his friends as they deliver the mail to all the people on the Island of Sodor. Open and read the many letters that the busy engines deliver.

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January 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends

Delivering the Mail ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760503116 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 32 pages 180 x 245 mm Full Colour 2+

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A much-loved letter format with large envelopes, perfect for small hands.

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Contains 6 envelopes, 5 letters, 1 card and a party hat!

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Unique handwriting for each character’s letters.

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Features a surprise letter straight from Australia!

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Shane, our favourite Australian engine, makes an appearance.

Delivering the Mail

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Day of Important Letters When Pooh visits Piglet with a Very Important Letter one morning, a day of mystery begins for all the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood. With six Very Important Letters and a party hat too! Sales Points

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January 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie the Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Day of Important Letters ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760503178 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 32 pages 180 x 245 mm Full Colour 2+

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A much-loved letter format with large envelopes, perfect for small hands.

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Contains 6 envelopes, 5 letters, 1 card and a party hat!

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Novelty formats are a great way for young children to explore ideas and concepts about the world around them.

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Day of Important Letters

This Love Celebrate love from all around the world! A series of gentle rhymes sensitively explores what love feels like to children.

This timeless book shows that love is a common language with the power to unite, wherever you come from. Sales Points

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January 2019 Little Tiger Press Isabel Otter Harriet Lynas

This Love ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848578012 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 281 x 231 mm Full Colour 1+

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Beautifully-written rhyme.

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Highlights a range of cultures and different types of families, and reminds us that love connects us all.

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Whether it’s riding a bike with Dad or welcoming your new baby brother or sister, there’ll be a page that every young reader can relate to.

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A beautiful book to be shared with young readers and older readers – a must have for all families!

This Love

Survival From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them and their vital importance on Earth. Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a difference. "We all have a fantastic opportunity to do more for wildlife right now. We must not leave it too late: extinction is forever." - Charlie Mayhew MBE, Chief Executive of Tusk Sales Points • Features 20 threatened species from around the world! Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

January 2019 Big Picture Press Anna Claybourne Louise McNaught

• Forewords by Co-Founder and Chief Executive of TUSK, Chris Mayhew MBE • Eye-catching Pantone cover

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• Captivating illustrations by Louise McNaught

9781787410459 Hardback A$27.99/NZ$29.99 48 pages 290mm x 290mm Full Colour 7+

• Large pages and striking design

Survival

The Right One All ghosts wear white sheets. That's just what ghosts do. White sheets are good for haunting people and they make the ghosts feel like part of one big family. But one little ghost wants to wear something different. He tries all sorts of things - a bag, a rug, a boot. Can he find the right one?

A colourful picture book from talented debut author and illustrator, Violeta Noy. Sales Points

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January 2019 Templar Publishing Violeta Noy

• Vibrant, graphic illustrations from new talent Violeta Noy • A friendly, funny ghost story which will make a perfect Halloween gift for the very young

The Right One ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

• Cover treatment: Matt lam with GLOW-IN-THE-DARK TREATMENT

9781787412705 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 40 pages 260mm x 260mm Full Colour 3+

• Strong themes of identity and standing out from the crowd

The Right One

The Night Flower As the summer sun sets over the Arizonan desert, wildlife gathers to witness a very special annual event. The night flower is about to bloom.

This celebration transforms the quiet desert for just a short few hours into a riot of colour and sound, as mammals and insects congregate from miles away to take part in this miracle of nature. From pollinating fruit bats to how ling mice and reptilian monsters, explore the unusual wildlife the desert has to offer in this beautiful rhyming nonfiction picture book.

Sales Points • A magical real-life tale from the natural world Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Big Picture Lara Hawthorne

The Night Flower ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

• Gentle lyrical text is perfect for young readers • Beautifully illustrated by debut illustrator Lara Haw thorne • Based on the Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran desert, Arizona

9781787410534 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 280mm x 216mm Full Colour 3+

• Arlin cover and gold foil add to luxe feel

The Night Flower

Rufus Rufus is a monster. But he doesn't feel like a Tip-Top monster. Every monster book he's read says that monsters are supposed to scare Peoply People and there aren't any of those in his desert. Rufus decides that there is only one thing for it. He's going to have to find a Peoply Person to scare. But where in the w orld are they all hiding? The bestselling author of Man on the Moon and Bob's Best Ever Friend returns with a new , stink-tastic character. Sales Points

• Over 400,000 copies of Simon Bartram's titles sold. Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Templar Simon Bartram

Rufus ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781787410084 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 40 pages 300mm x 235mm Full Colour 3+

• A brand new monster character and a story with all Bartram's characteristic flair for humour. • Spooky and fancy-dress themes perfect for Halloween, but could be published any time of the year.

You Can Tell a Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood We all know what happens in fairy tales. Little Red Riding Hood meets a Wolf. Cinderella loses a slipper. The You Can Tell a Fairy Tale series lets children tell their favourite tales their own way. In You Can Tell a Fairy Tal: Red Riding Hood, follow our heroine through the path (which path will you choose?) in the woods. Decide what she has in her basket, what clothes are in grandma's wardrobe and who saves the day at the end! Illustrated by picture-book rising star Migy Blanco. Sales Points • From Migy Blanco, illustator of the bestselling Cinderella's Sister and the Big Bad Wolf Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Templar Migy Blanco

• A choose-your-own-story fairy tale picture book. Children use visual clues to retell and embellish a classic fairy tale in their own way

You Can Tell a Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood

• A hilarious, interactive book that can be read again and again in many different ways

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• The first book in the You Can Tell a Fairy Tale series. Migy Blanco is already commissioned for book II in 2019

9781787413894 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 40 pages 300mm x 235mm Full Colour 5+

You Can Tell a Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood

A Year in the Wild Take a journey through the seasons in this beautiful book, made entirely from handpressed plants. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms petals, leaves and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows and fluttering butterflies. Turn the page to watch flowers unfold, see birds take flight or peek inside animal homes. Marvel at the magic of each moment and rediscover the wonders of a year in the wild . . . Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Big Picture Press Helen Ahpornsiri

A Year in the Wild ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781783707966 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 64 pages 246mm x 189mm Full Colour 9+

• All the artwork is crafted from carefully picked and handpressed plants • With a lyrical yet informative text, this is a book to share together as the seasons change • Helen Ahpornsiri has over 70,000 followers on Instagram • Cover finishes: matt lam, with spot UV, embossing and 100% gold foil

A World of Birds This book will take readers on a flying visit round the w orld, scouring the seven continents for the biggest, brightest and best birds on the planet. Urban Jungle creator Vicky Woodgate perfectly captures the brilliance of the bird world, each chapter taking us to a new continent and introducing birds from hummingbirds to hawks, and parrots to penguins. With a vintage travelogue feel, vibrant artwork and fascinating annotations, it is a book that w ill appeal to wildlife lovers from 7 to 70! Sales Points • Packed with all the best birds from around the globe, from the familiar to the bizarre • Amazing facts and comparisons to inspire a love of all things avian Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Big Picture Press Vicky Woodgate

A World of Birds ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781787410398 Hardback A$29.99/NZ$32.99 96 pages 246mm x 189mm Full Colour 7+

• Bite-sized facts and annotations laid out in vintage travelogue style • Features 75 species from all over the world • Beautifully written and illustrated by Urban Jungle creator Vicky Woodgate

9781783708246

A World of Birds

Discover our Solar System Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide. Aimed at children aged 7+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible. Gaze at the beauty of our planets, the and Moon and learn fascinating facts about them, discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration. With insightful, bite-sized facts to devour and fabulous illustrations to marvel at, budding astronomers will be inspired and instilled with a sense of wonder at the diversity of our incredible solar system.

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January 2019 Button Books Colin Stuart Charlie Brandon-King

Discover our Solar System ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781787080164 Hardback A$29.99/NZ$32.99 48 pages 248 x 248 mm Full Colour 7+

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A fantastically illustrated, child-friendly introduction to the solar system.

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Packed with fascinating bit-sized facts to inspire and intrigue.

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Transport Activity Book This gorgeous transport-themed activity book will be very popular with any child who loves all things that go! With over 100 different activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference, colouring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles. The Transport Activity Book is educational as well as fun and features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. All of the pages are incredibly absorbing with Alain’s unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration. And while they are enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the games are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor. Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Button Books Alain Gree

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Over 100 different transport-themed activities and games to engage and entertain.

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With Alain Grée's charming vintage illustrations throughout.

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Includes four pages of transport-themed stickers.

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9781787080225 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 64 pages 295 x 220 mm Full Colour 4+

Animal Activity Book This delightful animal-themed activity book will entertain children who are crazy about all things to do with animals. The pages are crammed with over 100 great activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference, colouring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles, as well as 4 pages of stickers to be used in the book. Fun and educational, the Animal Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. All of the pages are incredibly absorbing with Alain’s unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration. And while they are enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the games are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor. Publication: Imprint: Author:

January 2019 Button Books Alain Gree

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9781787080188 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 64 pages 295 x 220 mm Full Colour 4+

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Over 100 different animal-themed activities.

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Activities aimed at developing a wide range of observational, conversational and motor skills.

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Includes 4 pages of animal stickers to be used in the book.

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For ages 4+

Celebrate everyone’s favourite engine down under with these best-selling Thomas titles! Meet over 100 Australian animals in Thomas’ Big Book of Australian Animals.

Join Thomas as he visits Australia’s most famous landmarks in Thomas Comes to Australia.

9781760502201 A$16.99/NZ$19.99

9781760501174 A$9.99/NZ$12.99

9781760129842 A$16.99/NZ$19.99

Get to know our own local engine in Meet the Team: Shane!

Miffy at School Young readers will love reading Miffy at School as they prepare for the new year ahead!

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February 2014 Hardie Grant Egmont Dick Bruna

Miffy at School ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781742977355 Hardback A$12.99/NZ$14.99 24 pages 155 x 155mm Full colour 2+

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Miffy is one of the most recognisable characters, having sold over 85 million books worldwide.

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Tough board is perfect for little hands.

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Dick Bruna’s iconic illustrations have engaged readers for over 50 years.

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The perfect back to school gift to engage young readers and get them excited for the year ahead.

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