New Releases and Promotions February 2019
Keep the kids busy with these fun and engaging Sticker Activity Books. Featuring all their favourite characters and two sheets of bright stickers, this book is sure to entertain.
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont
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Excellent value offer of a sticker book at a low everyday price.
Winnie-The-Pooh Sticker Activity Book ISBN: 9781760503468
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Features two sheets of bright stickers with all the favourite characters.
Disney Sticker Activity Book ISBN: 9781760503451
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Stickers can be used to complete the activities within the book or as decoration at home.
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Children’s love of stickers cannot be denied.
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More than 50 stickers for children to enjoy!
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Paperback A$4.99/NZ$6.99 64 pages 275 x 210 mm Black and White 2+
Colour in all your favourite characters! With Winnie, Star Wars and Disney, there’s a character for everyone.
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Hardie Grant Egmont
Star Wars Family Favourites ISBN: 9781760502645 Disney Family Favourites ISBN: 9781760502652
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Great value colouring providing hours of entertainment.
Winnie-the-Pooh Family Favourites Colouring Book ISBN: 9781760503345
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Featuring favourite characters children will be delighted to colour.
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Record of strong volume sales of this type of product at this price.
Paperback A$2.99/NZ$3.99 64 pages 275 x 210 mm Black and White 3+
Fancy Nancy meets Stage School in this adorable illustrated junior fiction series, starring Lily D! Lily D is a jump-off-the-page character who is full of beans – which is good news because she is very busy! She does ballet on Mondays, tap on Tuesdays, acrobatics on Wednesdays, singing on Thursdays, and drama on Fridays. Drama is her favourite! It’s Lily’s dream is to become a performance artiste when she grows up.
Lily D thinks of herself as a VAP (a Very Amazing Performer).
Sweet Juliet Romeo and Juliet, from Shakespeare’s play, were madly in love, but couldn’t be together. TRAGIC FACT! So when Lily D trains for the role of Juliet, she tries to learn what it’s like to love someone you’re not supposed to. She saves a star-crossed friendship, learns about real loyalty, and even walks in another character’s shoes. But can Lily D figure out whether true love really can conquer all?
*covers to come
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Madeleine West
Sweet Juliet ISBN:
9781760503963
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Paperback A$12.99/NZ$14.99 112 pages 198 x 126 mm Black and White 6+
Sales Points • Book 4 in the Lily D V.A.P. Series.
• From well known Australian actor Madeleine West. Most recently starring in Zoe Foster Blake's- The Wrong Girl and Channel Ten’s newest sensational series WAGS. • Lily always learns something from each book and always strives to treat others with kindness and respect making her books both entertaining and educating.
Ginger Green + Cousins = TOTAL CHAOS! The absolutely MAD new Ginger Green series is all about fun, friendship and a clever fox who LAUGHS in the face of disaster. Perfect for fans of Weirdo and Tom Gates! In Ginger Green + Cousins = TOTAL Chaos!, Ginger’s super-fancy cousins Tess and Tom are coming to stay for a whole week – all the way from New York City! Ginger can’t wait! But what happens when Tom and Penny turn into DOUBLE-TROUBLE?
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane Jon Davis
Ginger Green + Cousins = TOTAL Chaos! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502065 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 144 pages 134 x 190 mm Black and White 5+
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Book 4 in the NEW Ginger Green Series
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This absolutely MAD new Ginger Green series is all about friendship, fun, and a clever fox who LAUGHS in the face of disaster.
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Perfect for fans of Weirdo and Tom Gates!
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Wickedly funny and perfect for junior readers looking for laughs in situations they relate to.
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Big bold cover designs that kids will love, complete with holographic foil!
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Perfect for independent readers who have devoured the Playdate Queen series and are ready for a new challenge.
The Witching Hours The perfect series for BRAVE readers who love SCARY stories!
NOW
$5
With the first three books in this spooky six-book series available, and book one THE VAMPIRE KNIFE drastically discounted to $5, now is the perfect time for brave young readers to discover THE WITCHING HOURS. Set to blow up internationally – with rights already sold in 10 different territories, including a two-book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Hachette) in the US – readers all over the world will soon be sinking their teeth into THE WITCHING HOURS, following the adventures of siblings Anna and Max in the dangerous world of monsters and magic!
Where to shelve
The Witching Hours The Witching Hours is a series for brave boys and girls age 8+ who are competent readers and enjoy being a little bit scared sometimes. This series is a great introduction to horroradventure and allows young readers to control that experience themselves. Recognised as series that has re-captured the voracious reading appetites of established but reluctant readers, The Witching Hours is the perfect series for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, Neil Gaiman and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Scary
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Jack Henseleit The Storyteller for a new generation Jack Henseleit gives his reader’s imaginations room to roam, with sinister storms and monstrous creatures featuring in each The Witching Hours book, but he also wraps up events at the end of each story so readers can sleep soundly at night. This talent for scaring children just the right amount draws on an intriguing family legacy… Each year the Henseleit family holds a huge treasure-hunt on their property in regional Victoria. During this event, older family members dress up in scary costumes to frighten the littlest with spooky clues, games and stories. Now Jack shares that spooky family tradition with a whole new generation of young readers, drawing on his memories to create adventures filled with dark, magical creatures and the brave children who must overcome them.
Young readers LOVE
The Witching Hours
This spine-tinglingly spooky series has kids flocking to book club events. It’s widely agreed that Jack is the ultimate spooky storyteller, with some fans even choosing to dress as Anna and Max for Book Week! ‘Your book was so entertaining it was the best books in the whole wide world. I haven’t got your other book (Trolls Heart) but I am dyeing to read it. You are so good at describing the situation in each seen. I really get pulled in to reading the rest.’ - Mia, age 10 ‘I loved The Vampire Knife but my Dad was too scared to read it! I was terrified but just had to keep reading.’ - Gypsy, age 9 ‘I’m reading The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife. I reckon it’s better then R.L Stine.’ – Bianca
Praise for The Witching Hours Book 1: The Vampire Knife ‘My young son has not been able to put your book down. He devoured every page. We argued over the night light snuck under the covers, so he could continue to read after lights out…He read in the car on the way to school, on the way home, on the way to sports practice, anywhere, until, finally tonight he read the last page. I sat down and asked him what it was about and he went into such detail and then showed me the characters in the pictures throughout the book. Wow, it brings tears to my eyes. He is my 11 year old who will not read…until now. The Vampire Knife had him hook, line and sinker. The passion and language he used to describe the story blew me away. I've never seen or heard him so excited.’ - Georgina Scaife, Mt Martha VIC ‘I loved The Vampire Knife but my Dad was too scared to read it! I was terrified but just had to keep reading.’ - Gypsy, 9 years old ’Really scary, but really exciting. Definitely a must-read book. You can’t put it down.’ - Lucas, 9 years old
‘Gripping, fast-paced and action packed, The Vampire Knife is one thrilling read. It’s got heaps of creepy, a little bit of gruesome and a smidgen of pure frightening…This is a book for kids who like things on the scary side, but if you are that kid, or you know that kid, you will definitely want this book. It will pull you into the story world from the first few pages, hook you with mysteries and suspense and keep you coming back for more until you finish the book.’ - Shaye Wardrop, Kids’ Book Review ‘As a bookseller, recommending horror for the middle-grade fiction crowd is a difficult balancing act...Thankfully the publication of The Vampire Knife means there’s a new series on the horizon for readers aged eight and up that will scratch their terror itch without drawing too many concerned looks from their parents.’ - Books+Publishing ‘My son is loving this book. I think you have a winner on your hands!’ - Clare Sawyer, parent
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE TERRIFIED.
The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife: Try me for $5…. I Dare You! The Spiderwick Chronicles meets Stranger Things in this thrilling new series for only the bravest of children. After a chance encounter in a dark and stormy forest, two siblings are caught up in the dangerous underworld of fairies and must fight their way free. A storm is raging around the forests of Transylvania, where siblings Anna and Max are visiting with the Professor. Left alone to explore a creepy old inn, the children discover that something evil is lurking in the trees – and it just might have a taste for human blood. When Max goes missing, it’s up to Anna and her new friend Isabella to rescue him. Setting out in the dead of night, with the storm howling around them, the girls will face peril after peril. Only one thing is certain: even if Anna can find a way to rescue her brother, Max will never be the same again … The Vampire Knife is the first book in The Witching Hours, a spine-tinglingly spooky new series by Jack Henseleit for readers 8+. Sales Points • Now available at a drastically discounted price! Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Jack Henseleit
The Vampire Knife ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760504298 Paperback A$5.00/NZ$5.00 240 pages 198 x 128 mm Black and White 8+
• The Vampire Knife has sold into 10 territories and is crashing into the US’s 2018 Halloween schedule! • It’s the perfect time to get to know this spooky series with three books already out and the 4th book coming March 2019 • 10,000 units of The Witching Hours Series sold through bookscan!
The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife: Try me for $5‌. I Dare You! Sink your teeth into this tantalising pack offer! Be bold and be brave and get yours now! Contains 6 x The Vampire Knife complete with $5 sticker 1 x Shelf Talker
Sink your teeth into the first book in this spine-tinglingly spooky series - Read The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife now! AU/NZ RRP: $30 / NET: $15 ISBN: 9349685010746
Now only $5
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Thomas Comes to New Zealand
Travel with Thomas on his first ever adventure to New Zealand! Thomas can’t believe his luck when The Fat Controller invites him on a holiday to New Zealand, and things get even more exciting when they arrive and begin exploring.
Thomas Comes to New Zealand Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas and Friends
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9781760503062 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 16 pages 250 x 250 mm Full Colour 3+
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The first New Zealand themed Thomas & Friends book!
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All new bespoke illustrations featuring Thomas in favourite NZ locations.
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All new Thomas story that focuses on Thomas visiting New Zealand (90 Mile Beach, Waipoua Forest, Auckland, Rotorua, Marlborough Sounds, The Remarkables, AMI Stadium)!
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All-new artwork created especially for the NZ market!
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Features famous sites around the country.
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Sturdy board, perfect for little hands.
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Big board book with large, colourful pictures.
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10k of Thomas Comes to Australia sold through Bookscan in just 5 months!
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In ANZ, Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool license AND the #1 largest selling preschool toy.
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Thomas & Friends in ANZ boasts 100% awareness – all boys 1 to 4 years old know & love our favourite engine!
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1 Thomas & Friends engine is sold every 2 seconds somewhere in the world!
Thomas Comes to New Zealand
Thomas Comes to New Zealand
Thomas Comes to New Zealand
Thomas Comes to New Zealand
Really Useful Stories: Nothing To Be Afraid Of Gordon is nervous to make an overnight delivery. At night, he imagined all kinds of creepy things lurking everywhere. Can Thomas help Gordon overcome his fears and see that there is nothing to be afraid of? The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for grown-ups about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences.
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends
Really Useful Stories: Nothing To Be Afraid Of ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503123 Paperback A$7.99/NZ$9.99 24 pages 210 x 275 mm Full Colour 3+
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A brand-new Thomas story series, designed to support toddlers' development and first experiences.
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Each title includes story questions at the end of the book for parents and children to discuss
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1 Thomas & Friends engine is sold every 2 seconds somewhere in the world!
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In ANZ, Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool license AND the #1 largest selling preschool toy.
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Thomas & Friends in ANZ boasts 100% awareness - all boys 1 to 4 years old know & love our favourite engine!
Really Useful Stories: Nothing To Be Afraid Of
Really Useful Stories: Nothing To Be Afraid Of
Really Useful Stories: Fitting Right In Frankie is coming from the mainland to visit Thomas and the team but she’s nervous about making friends with them all. When things start to go wrong, can the engines work together to get the job done? The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for grown-ups about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences. Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends
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A brand-new Thomas story series, designed to support toddlers' development and first experiences.
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Each title includes story questions at the end of the book for parents and children to discuss
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1 Thomas & Friends engine is sold every 2 seconds somewhere in the world!
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In ANZ, Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool license AND the #1 largest selling preschool toy.
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Thomas & Friends in ANZ boasts 100% awareness - all boys 1 to 4 years old know & love our favourite engine!
Really Useful Stories: Fitting Right In ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503130 Paperback A$7.99/NZ$9.99 24 pages 210 x 275 mm Full Colour 3+
Really Useful Stories: Fitting Right In
Really Useful Stories: Fitting Right In
More books in the Really Useful Stories series‌
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9781760502546
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Story Collection A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have delighted generations of children since they first appeared more than 90 years ago. This edition brings together the best-loved tales from Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Join Pooh and his loveable friends on an expedition to the North Pole and unravel the mystery of the heffalump in this wonderful collection of stories, accompanied by E. H. Shepard’s charming decorations. Sales Points
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February 2019 Egmont Winnie-the-Pooh
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9780603573750 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 224 pages 210 x 270 mm Full Colour 3+
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A beautiful collection of beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories in ONE COLLECTED TREASURY.
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Decorations by E. H. Shepard are sure to delight both the young and the nostalgic.
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A well-priced gifting option to give to loved ones.
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Ever-popular and evergreen Winnie-the-Pooh surprises and delights new generations and provides beautiful opportunities for story sharing between generations.
Story Collection
Story Collection
Story Collection
A Cauldron of Bats
A Circus of Puffins A business of flies! A bouquet of pheasants! A circus of puffins! A run of salmon!
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February 2019 Little Hare Michael Buxton
A Cauldron of Bats ISBN: 9781760680695 A Circus of Puffins ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760680701 Board Book A$12.99/NZ$14.99 12 pages 185 x 185 mm Full Colour 2+
Introduce the idea of collective nouns to young children with this fun lift-the-flap book. Open the flap to reveal a funny scene that illustrates weird and wonderful collective nouns for animals that fly!
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A brilliant lift-the-flap book for curious minds.
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A great introduction to language complete with fun, quirky illustrations!
A Cauldron of Bats
A Circus of Puffins
Bird on a Wire A seagull above Said, “See, look here, loves, I’ve winged my way further than you!” A soaring brown hawk Said, “Hey, you two dorks, See me stick to the clouds here like glue!” From the illustrator who brought you The Racker Racker Club and The Dress-Up Box comes a picture book about a pack of arrogant characters in a race to the top, and a duck who cleverly brings them back to reality. *not final
Sales Points • This is the first collaboration between award winning author Kate Gordon and widely celebrated illustration Nathaniel Eeckstrom Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2019 Little Hare Kate Gordon Nathaniel Eckstrom
Bird on a Wire ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760128586 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 24 pages 275 x 225 mm Full Colour 3+
• A clever and accessible exploration of the importance of humility, in a similar style to Yertle the Turtle by Dr Seuss • Nathaniel’s last picture book with Little Hare – Roadtrip, is a Notable book for the 2018 CBCA Awards • Kate has studied Performing Arts, Information Management, and Literary Studies, and has worked as a librarian and bookseller prior to her writing career.
The Song of the Dinosaurs I am the song of the dinosaurs, For millions of years my tune filled the air. In the whisper of leaves, caught on the breeze, Travelling unseen, but I was still there.
This beautiful die-cut book takes a journey back through time to discover a world where the land, skies and seas were ruled by the dinosaurs Sales Points
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February 2019 Little Tiger Press Patricia Hegarty Thomas Hegbrook
The Song of the Dinosaurs ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848577992 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 231 x 281 mm Full Colour 3+
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Gentle, evocative verse brings the prehistoric world to life for young readers.
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A large array of beautifully illustrated dinosaurs.
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Die-cuts add layers and interest to landscapes full of life and colour.
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Includes an educational illustrated timeline of dinosaur species.
The Song of the Dinosaurs
The Song of the Dinosaurs
Toto Living in a small town, Toto wishes to escape the inevitable life in front of him. He will never become a porter, he will become an astronaut instead! He bravely packs his bags, kisses his parents goodbye and sets off for the bright lights of the big city. Even when all his money for astronaut school is stolen by thieves, his hard work and stubborn determination sees him through. The small town villagers are awoken in the night by a huge roar - and are delighted to see Toto has come back to them on a rocket - his dreams finally a reality!
This quirky, original story by the highly-acclaimed artist Ximo Abadía has an important message - never give up on your dreams. An endearing tale illustrated with vivid surrealist artwork, this story is as imaginative as it is bold. Sales Points
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February 2019 Templar Ximo Abadía
Toto ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781787411531 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 300mm x 220mm Full Colour 5+
• An original story by highly-acclaimed illustrator Ximo Abadía (The Speed of Starlight) • An uplifting story about hard work, determination and never giving up on your dreams • Stunning primary colour palette gives this picture book a contemporary twist - perfect for trendy buyers • Ximo Abadía was 2017 runner-up in the Bologna Children's Illustration Exhibition Prize • Matt lam, spot UV and 100% debossing cover finishes
Toto
Toto
I Love You, Dumbo! The things that make you special are what make you special to me. Join Dumbo's mother as she tells Dumbo all the ways she loves him in this delightful shaped board book that highlights the importance of love and showing the people we care about why they are special. Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Disney Classic
I Love You, Dumbo! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503222 Board Book A$12.99/NZ$15.99 10 pages 285 x 220 mm Full Colour 1+
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Fun novelty shaped board book.
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Sturdy for small hands.
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Perfect gift for Valentine's Day.
I Love You, Dumbo!
I Love You, Winnie-the-Pooh
Things are friendlier with two, especially when one of the two is me, and the other one is you. A delightful shaped board book highlighting the importance of love and showing the people we care about why they are special. Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie-The-Pooh
I Love You, Winnie-the-Pooh ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503185 Board Book A$12.99/NZ$15.99 10 pages 285 x 220 mm Full Colour 1+
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Fun novelty shaped board book.
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Sturdy for small hands.
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Perfect gift for Valentine's Day.
I Love You, Winnie-the-Pooh
Love from Me to You
Love is all around us In everything we do. It’s little acts of kindness, It’s a kiss from me to you. Love can be found on every page of this cute peekthrough board book. Sales Points
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February 2019 Little Tiger Press Patricia Hegarty Fhiona Galloway
Love from Me to You ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848578029 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 22 pages 150 x 210 mm Full Colour 1+
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A heartwarming board book, perfect for parent and child to read together.
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Cute animal pictures with fun die-cuts to make reading a pleasure.
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Sweet poetic text which reinforces the values of love and kindness
The Kiss Ewyn blows Grandma a kiss that brings smiles, laughter and dancing! But a rich man wants the kiss all to himself – and he’ll do anything to get it! Sales Points
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February 2019 Little Tiger Press Linda Sunderland Jessica Courtney-Tickle
The Kiss ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781788811026 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 245 x 280 mm Full Colour 3+
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Features foil on the cover!
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With beautiful, colourful illustrations from the talented Jessica Courtney-Tickle, The Unexpected Visitor
The Kiss
The Kiss
The Kiss
extra loveable stories this valentines Day
ISBN: 9781847159083 Binding: Hardback RRP: A$14.99/NZ$17.99
ISBN: 9781847158055 Binding: Hardback RRP: A$14.99/NZ$17.99
Dogs know that their human is the greatest in the whole world! They’ll stop at nothing to show their owners just how much they love them.
Think your cat loves you? Think again... All cat owners are convinced their cat adores them, the loving provider of daily food, affection and a warm home.
Discover a dog’s infinite love for their human in this hilarious dog’seye view of life.
Discover what your cat’s really thinking and what the meaning is behind those looks, twitches and ‘loving’ gestures in this hilarious cat’s-eye view of life.
ISBN: 9781760500924 Binding: Hardback RRP: A$16.99/NZ$19.99
Join Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet as they discover what love is in this beautiful collection of excerpts from classic Winniethe-Pooh tales.
Girl vs. the World is a fun, true-to-life series about navigating high school, first crushes, and the ups and downs of adolescence. Refreshingly honest and deliciously heartwarming, this series is perfect for readers aged 10 to 13.
Previous books in the series‌
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I Heart You, Archie de Souza Edi lives a weird double life. At school, it seems like everyone loves her, but at home, her parents barely notice she exists – except when her marks aren’t good enough. So when Edi hooks up with her crush Archie, she can hardly believe her luck. Archie is super cute, and his family are the exact opposite to hers – warm and welcoming. Edi finally has the family she’s always wanted and she loves Archie more than anything. But does Archie feel the same way? Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Chrissie Perry
I Heart You, Archie de Souza ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502928 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 140 pages 128 x 198 mm Black and White 10 +
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Girl vs the World is a fun, fast paced series for middle grade readers that follows the protagonists as they navigate early high school, crushes, friendship and family.
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Each story has a new protagonist from the same high school, showing a range of different perspectives on growing up.
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Thalia Kalkipsakis, Chrissie Perry and Meredith Badger have all written books in this series, and each author brings a fresh and lively voice to the irrepressible heroines of the stories.
Girls, Guys and Choc-cherry Pies Lenni wants to find someone to understand her and the new girl could just be that person. Lenni can't please anyone lately. At school, her friends want her to kiss someone for a stupid competition. At home, her grandmother wants her to be more ladylike. And on the playing field, her friend Adam has started acting like a big weirdo around her. Then Lenni meets Jo, the new girl at school, and everything feels so normal. Jo is cool, fun, and unlike anyone Lenni's ever known – finally, someone's on Lenni's wavelength. Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Meredith Badger
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Girl vs the World is a fun, fast paced series for middle grade readers that follows the protagonists as they navigate early high school, crushes, friendship and family.
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Each story has a new protagonist from the same high school, showing a range of different perspectives on growing up.
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Thalia Kalkipsakis, Chrissie Perry and Meredith Badger have all written books in this series, and each author brings a fresh and lively voice to the irrepressible heroines of the stories.
Girls, Guys and Choc-cherry Pies ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502935 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 140 pages 128 x 198 mm Black and White 10 +
Whisper When I go swimming, I am no different from anyone else. Everyone is deaf underwater. Demi swims to forget her problems. The mess she's made with Jules, the only guy who seems to understand her. Being ignored by her old friends while she tries to fit in at a new school. And how hard it is to adjust to being deaf – especially when her family keep acting like she isn't. Then Demi meets Ethan, who doesn’t seem to care that she’s different. But she can’t hear what his friends are whispering about her. Can Demi trust him - or is she out of her depth? Sales Points • MODERN NEW EDITION OF AN AWARD-WINNING AND MUCH-LOVED AUSTRALIAN YOUNG ADULT NOVEL. • The first edition won the IBBY Award (2013) and was shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award (2012). • This immediately engaging novel about a teenager who loses her hearing is written with compassion and warmth. • Offers an insight into life as a deaf person - and how being deaf affects their friendships, relationships and family life. Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Chrissie Perry
Whisper ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503499 Paperback A$18.99/NZ$21.99 256 pages 128 x 198 mm Black and White 11 +
• ‘Whisper is a profoundly moving, thought-provoking, realistic novel. Being hearing impaired myself for most of my life I completely related to the roller-coaster ride of losing one's hearing. This book is a must-read for all and will truly open up a world that is louder, deeper and even more resonant than before.’ – Dame Evelyn Glennie • ‘A coming of age tale with a twist...beautifully written and thought-provoking.’ – The Bookseller • 'I loved this moving story – it’s full of heart and humour, and Demi is unforgettable.’ – Fiona Wood, co-author of Take Three Girls • The book covers many issues to do with accessibility, acceptance and social justice, making it ideal for discussion. It's a great book for school libraries/classrooms (teaching notes available).
What's the Matter, Aunty May? When the Help becomes a hindrance, Aunty May is left clean out of patience. In this ultimate portrait of childhood optimism and cheer, the narrator proceeds from chore to chore leaving a trail of destruction behind him, oblivious to his Aunty’s horror. Sales Points
• An old favourite now in a new format with a brand new cover! • Our narrator causes chaos in the cheeky style of Dennis the Menace. He is completely oblivious to the destruction he leaves behind as he tries to help his Aunty May. Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2019 Little Hare Peter Friend Andrew Joyner
What's the Matter, Aunty May? ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503406 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 244 x 244 mm Full Colour 3+
• Andrew Joyner (illustrator of The Terrible Plop) gives this rollicking tale a charming retro style with his energetic illustrations. • Shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award in 2013.
What's the Matter, Aunty May?
Archie and the Bear Archie has something to say, but no one is listening. So Archie leaves home … and discovers someone else with something to say. And because they both know how that feels, they both listen. This is a quirky story about being who you are (even when you’re not), by Zanni Louise and with illustrations by the inimitably wonderful David Mackintosh. Sales Points
• An old favourite now in a new format! • A delightful, quirky story about a boy who insists he is a bear and a bear who insists he is a boy. But on a deeper level, it’s about children’s feelings of frustration when they feel no-one is taking them seriously. When Archie meets a bear who thinks and feels the same way as he does, they strike up an unusual, but mutually nourishing friendship. Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
February 2019 Little Hare Zanni Louise David Mackintosh
Archie and the Bear ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503741 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 32 pages 230 x 240 mm Full Colour 3+
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Zanni Louise is an emerging author whose first picture book, Too Busy Sleeping, was named a Notable Book at the 2016 CBCA awards.
• David Mackintosh is an established Australian illustrator working in the UK, and has been published internationally in a number of languages by HarperCollins, Penguin Random House and Macmillan.
• Zanni and David are exciting new collaborators and the striking Archie and the Bear is their first title together.
Archie and the Bear
The Wishing-Chair Collection 3-in-1 Be whisked away by Enid Blyton, one of the world's best storytellers, on not one but THREE magical Wishing-Chair adventures in this bumper illustrated collection! When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! The Wishing-Chair takes them on some marvellous adventures – to a castle where they narrowly escape from a giant, finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and even helping Santa Claus deliver presents for Christmas! Wherever will the wishing-chair take them next? Included in this collection are: Adventures of the Wishing-Chair, The Wishing-Chair Again and More Wishing-Chair Stories. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2019 Egmont Enid Blyton
The Wishing-Chair Collection 3-in-1 ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405289542 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 496 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 7+
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A gorgeous and commercial new re-jacket of The Wishing-Chair Collection, illustrated by Mark Beech.
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Enid Blyton has sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
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This series is full of the magic, fun and adventure that makes Enid Blyton such a treasured author across the generations.
The Snow Spider Trilogy A spine-tingling magical fantasy trilogy from the author of Charlie Bone, Jenny Nimmo. On his ninth birthday, Gwyn is given a brooch and told to cast it into the wind. Later he discovers the wind has sent something back: the snow spider. So begins Gwyn's journey as a magician. Against the shimmering backdrop of a magical domed city, Gwyn has to battle evil and heal a fractured family. Combining all of Jenny Nimmo’s trademark elements – unusual but compelling characters, stunning magic and a rich, vibrant story. The Snow Spider Trilogy includes the sequels Emlyn's Moon and The Chestnut Soldier. Sales Points
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February 2019 Egmont Jenny Nimmo
The Snow Spider Trilogy ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405290302 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 496 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 8+
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Each Modern Classic contains specially tailored bonus material to enhance the reading experience.
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A brilliant and magical adventure from the author who brought the classic Charlie Bone series
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‘Jenny Nimmo writes with incredible vigour and passion’ Guardian
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Perfect for lovers of Jenny Nimmo’s other fantasy books such as Charlie Bone and The Secret Kingdom.
A boy and his grandad set off on a scorching adventure!
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February 2019 Templar Sam Usher
Sun ISBN:
9781783707959
Storm ISBN:
9781787412422
Rain ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781783705474 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 40 pages 300mm x 220mm Full Colour 2+
A boy and his grandad set off on a windy kite-flying adventure.
Sam and Grandpa brave the rain and floods, and have the best adventure ever
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A joyful observation of a boy's special relationship with his grandfather
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Dramatic illustrations bring a stormy day to life
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A collection of Sam Usher's acclaimed seasonal picture books
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With embossing and spot-UV on cover
Also available: Mini Gift Editions of Sun & Rain $12.99 Hardback 180mm x 130mm 40 pages
9781787410596
9781787413153
Storm
Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest series Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2019 Studio Press Dungeons and Dragons
Endless Quest: Big Trouble ISBN: 9781787410503 Endless Quest: Escape the Underdark ISBN: 9781787410510 Endless Quest: Into the Jungle ISBN: 9781783700028 Endless Quest: To Catch a Thief ISBN: 9781787410497 Binding: Hardback RRP: A$24.99/NZ$27.99 Extent: 128 pages Format: 215mm x 148mm Illustrations: Full Colour Age: 2+
In the Forgotten Realms® Endless Quest® books, you don't just read a fantastic tale set in the most popular Dungeons & Dragons® world of all time. You become the hero! Answer the call to adventure, and choose your ow n fate! Sales Points: •
Official Dungeons & Dragons titles.
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Each title follow s a different class of adventurer; Wizard, Rogue, Cleric or Warrior with potential for expansion in each series.
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Designed with a mixture of full colour and sepia artwork with 24 potential endings.
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Ties in to existing Dungeons & Dragons campaigns as well as new storylines due for release in Fall 2018.
Flip Flap Snap Flip the flaps to create your own silly animal characters or weird jungle or farm animal combinations in this fun pop-up! Publication: Imprint: Author:
February 2019 Templar Carmen Saldana
Flip Flap Snap: Farm ISBN: 9781787410619 Flip Flap Snap: Jungle ISBN: 9781787410602 Binding: Board Book RRP: A$16.99/NZ$19.99 Extent: 10 pages Format: 250mm x 160mm Illustrations: Full Colour Age: 0+
Sales Points • Little ones will love creating their own jungle animal combinations • Non-ficiton text and fun pops encourage enquiry and language skills • Fun friendly artwork with hidden surprises • New titles Dinosaur and Pets scheduled for 2019 publication
Flip Flap Snap Jungle
Who's Who? Peek-through! Animals Tortoise always takes last place Who shoots past him in the race? Who's the fastest animal around? Peek under the flaps in this adorable animal board book to discover the answer! Sales Points
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February 2019 Little Tiger Press Nicola Edwards Teresa Bellón
Who's Who? Peek-through! Animals ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848577206 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 16 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 2+
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A board book with quirky illustrations and an upmarket feel
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Simple concept of an animal race.
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Nine different creatures to meet - one per spread.
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Clever use of flaps that allow reader to peek through to the next page revealing the unfolding story
Who's Who? Peek-through! Animals
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days Filled with gorgeous original illustrations by E.H.Shepard and charming snippets of wisdom from everyone’s favourite bear – the wonderful Winnie-the-Pooh. Winnie-the-Pooh is an all–time favourite children’s character.
Pooh’s wonderful wisdoms and the stunning illustrations are the perfect way to capture the precious moments in a new baby’s life. Sales Points
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February 2014 Egmont Winnie-the-Pooh
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781742973906 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 48 pages 240 x 256 mm Full Colour 0+
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This beautiful Winnie-the-Pooh baby journal is the perfect gift that new parents will cherish!
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Inside, parents can record all the special moments and precious firsts that shape their baby’s early days.
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There are plenty of spaces for PHOTOGRAPHS, and a large pocket for storing treasured mementos.
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Record your thoughts and memories, safeguard your photos and special keepsakes, and write a letter for your child to open on their eighteenth birthday.
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days
Magical Beginnings Baby Days: A Baby Record Book The first year of your baby's life is magical – not just for him or her but also for you. RECORD ALL THE MAJOR MILESTONES AND SPECIAL MEMORIES of your baby in this adorable baby record book, from their first few days in the world, to learning to walk and talk and beyond. Illustrated with all the classic Disney characters that we know and love, this precious keepsake will be cherished by you forever.
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February 2014 Hardie Grant Egmont Disney Magical Beginnings
Magical Beginnings Baby Days ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781742978659 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 48 pages 220 x 285 mm Full Colour 0+
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There are plenty of spaces for photographs, and a large pocket for storing treasured mementos.
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Illustrated with beautiful Disney characters it is the perfect place to put all those special memories.
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Includes all-time favourite children’s characters such as Bambi, Dumbo, The Lion King and 101 Dalmations.
Magical Beginnings Baby Days: A Baby Record Book
Magical Beginnings Baby Days: A Baby Record Book
5-Minute Stories Bumper Collection
Blast off into hyperspace with this DOUBLE VOLUME SET, containing TWENTY-THREE action-packed retellings that span the ENTIRE STAR WARS SAGA.
Each of these exciting stories can be read in just five minutes – perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed. Sales Points
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February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
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Excellent value, two $24.99 books in a slipcase for $44.99!
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Make bedtime easy with quick stories the kids will love.
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Features stories from all Star Wars sagas.
5-Minute Stories Bumper Collection ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502379 Boxed Set A$44.99/NZ$49.99 192 pages 267 x 197 mm Full Colour 5+
Stock available from 1 September 2018
Engine Adventures Favourites Collection This fantastic box set includes 24 Favourite Stories about Thomas and his friends from the all-new Engine Adventures range.
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A complete collection of stories featuring all the favourite engines from Sodor.
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Engaging stories sure to delight children.
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24 paperback Thomas Story Library titles are included in this Classic Thomas collector's box.
February 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends
Engine Adventures Favourites Collection ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502423 Boxed Set A$79.99/NZ$84.99 32 pages per book 137 x 150 mm Full Colour 2+
Stock available from 1 October 2018
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