HGEgmont April Kit 2018 by Hardie Grant Publishing

New Releases and Promotions April 2018

Announcing the first two books in a NEW GINGER GREEN SERIES! Ginger Green has literally JUST turned eight years old – so now she gets to do all kinds of of amazing NEW THINGS with her friends! This absolutely MAD new Ginger Green series is all about FRIENDSHIP, FUN, and a clever fox who LAUGHS in the face of disaster. These days she's CRAZY for birthday parties. She LOVES sleepovers. And even when everything goes wrong – which is ALWAYS – she's Ginger Green, so she TOTALLY knows how to save the day.

Ginger Green is Absolutely MAD for Birthday Parties (Mostly) Ginger Green has literally JUST turned eight years old – so now she gets to do all kinds of amazing new things with her friends! In Ginger Green is Absolutely MAD for Birthday Parties (mostly), it’s Ginger’s birthday! She invites her friends over for an epic princess party with crowns, cake, and even SPARKLE SLIME. But what happens when Crazy Maisy and NoPants Penny take over? Sales Points

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane Jon Davis

Ginger Green is Absolutely MAD for Birthday Parties (Mostly) ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501051 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 144 pages 134 x 190 mm Black & White 5+

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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. 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.

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First two books in brand new series – major April launch supported with big retailer and consumer promotions!

Ginger Green is Absolutely MAD for Birthday Parties (Mostly)

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The NOT-MUCH Sleepover Starring Ginger Green Ginger Green has literally JUST turned eight years old – so now she gets to do all kinds of amazing new things with her friends! In The NOT-MUCH Sleepover Starring Ginger Green, it’s a time for backyard camping at Lottie’s! Ginger is excited about having a campfire, sleeping in a tent and even a MIDNIGHT FEAST. But Ginger wasn’t counting on the sausages burning, a mystery tent-invader, and a giant banana sneaking around in the dark… Sales Points

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane Jon Davis

The NOT-MUCH Sleepover Starring Ginger Green ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501068 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 144 pages 134 x 190 mm Black & White 5+

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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. 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.

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First two books in brand new series – major April launch supported with big retailer and consumer promotions!

We are MAD for the launch of the new Ginger Green series! Celebrate with this AWESOME Ginger Green DUMPBIN PACK at a CRAZY 50% off RRP! INCLUDING FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE: Buy one Ginger Green book and receive a Ginger Green Sparkly gift! Pack contains: 1 x Dumpbin 1 x Ginger Green header card 40 x Ginger Green Sparkly gift 20 x Ginger Green is Absolutely MAD for Birthday Parties (Mostly) 20 x The NOT-MUCH Sleepover Starring Ginger Green

AU RRP: $259.80 / NET: $129.80 NZ RRP: $319.80 / NET: $159.90 ISBN: 9349685008705

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PLAY THE POWER. NOT THE GAME A ferociously funny queer rom-com about politics, privilege, and privateschool hoaxes, from award-winning Australian author Erin Gough. Harriet Price is the perfect Rosemead Grammar student – wealthy, smart, over-achieving – while Will Everhart is a social-justice warrior with a chip on her shoulder. But when a worrying incident with their swimming coach goes unnoticed, the unlikely duo embark on a grand feminist hoax to expose him.

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Erin Gough

Amelia Westlake ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760127152 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 320 pages 135 x 210 mm Black & White 13 +

As tensions burn throughout their school – and between the two girls – how long can they keep their hoax a secret? And how far will they go to really make a difference? From the ampersand prize-winning author of The Flywheel comes this dazzling and triumphant romp through the halls of an elite private school.

PLAY THE POWER. NOT THE GAME. Marketing the ferociously fantastic Amelia Westlake From December 2017 onwards, Amelia Westlake will be available for the #LoveOzYA community to review exclusively, through specially created advance reading copies! In a gorgeous design that hints at the incredible final cover of the book, the ARC will go out to Australian YA bloggers and industry contacts, and includes the revelation that the Amelia Westlake story is inspired by a real hoax initiated by Erin and her friends when they were at high school. Recipients of the ARC will be encouraged to post photos of their copy on social media, to help build anticipation for this thrilling new novel.

A note from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amelia Westlake is inspired by a hoax of the same name that two classmates and I initiated in our final year of high school. It became the obsession of our entire graduating class, and a name tag is kept for Amelia at our reunions to this day. While the original hoax was more mischievous than political, I decided to draw upon the experience to explore different ways that young people can challenge existing power structures - with humour, creativity and collectivism. To me, this is what the name Amelia Westlake has always stood for. I hope you love her as much as I have loved creating her!â&#x20AC;?

Sales Points With lashings of humour and heart, this gay romantic comedy is perfect for young adult fans of David Levithan and Becky Albertalli. Amelia Westlake is the triumphant new YA novel from Erin Gough, Ampersand Prize-winning author of The Flywheel. Amelia Westlake is inspired by a hoax of the same name that the author and two of her classmates pulled in their final year of high school! Specially created advance reading copies of Amelia Westlake will be widely circulated from December 2017.

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Erin Gough

Amelia Westlake ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760127152 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 320 pages 135 x 210 mm Black & White 13 +

"A delightful, timely romantic comedy of two opposites attracting, connecting and fighting for justice together at a private girls' school. I fell in love with Amelia Westlake.” –Justine Larbalestier, author of Liar and My Sister Rosa. Erin is one of Australia’s best-known own-voice LGBTQ writers, and regularly speaks at writers’ festivals on the importance of reading diversely and learning how to tell your individual story. The Flywheel has achieved international success, publishing in Germany and the United States (under the title Get It Together, Delilah!).

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Amelia Westlake Pack Erin Gough Pack

CARVE OUT SPACE in your store for AWARD-WINNING young adult author Erin Gough's ferociously funny new rom-com, with the Amelia Westlake pack! Pack contains 8 x copies of Amelia Westlake at a tremendous 50% discount! Order the Amelia Westlake pack and receive a gorgeously designed Amelia Westlake shelf-talker* directly from your rep!

AU RRP $159.92 / Net $79.96 NZ RRP $183.90 / Net $91.96 ISBN: 9349685008736

More from Erin Gough…

The Flywheel

Seventeen-year-old Delilah’s crazy life is about to get crazier. Ever since her father took off overseas, she’s been struggling to run the family’s cafe without him and survive high school. But after a misjudged crush on one of the cool girls, she’s become the school punch line as well. With all that’s on her plate she barely has time for her favourite distraction – spying on the beautiful Rosa, who dances flamenco at the tapas bar across the road. Only her best friend Charlie knows how she feels about Rosa, but he has romantic problems of his own. When his plan to win an older woman’s heart goes horribly wrong, Del is the only one who can help Charlie stay out of jail. All this leaves Del grappling with some seriously curly questions. Is it okay to break the law to help a friend? How can a girl tell another girl she likes her without it ending in humiliation and heartbreak? And – the big one – is it ever truly possible to dance in public without falling over? Reissue: Imprint: Author:

February 2015 Hardie Grant Egmont Erin Gough

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

9781742978178 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 288 pages 136 x 210 mm Black & White 13 +

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The Poet X A powerful novel with an unforgettable voice, perfect for fans of The Hate U Give and Sarah Crossan's One. Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But X has secrets – her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight. Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, XIOMARA REFUSES TO STAY

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April 2018 Egmont Elizabeth Acevedo

The Poet X ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405291460 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 320 pages 129 x 198 mm Black & White 12 +

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A stunning novel in verse that reads like a rap song.

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Elizabeth Acevedo is an award-winning slam poet who has been profiled in Teen Vogue.

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Powerful, romantic and feminist, this compelling story explores themes of identity, first love, friendship and family.

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A diverse, authentic voice that is under-represented in YA fiction and taps into the rise of Latin culture across music (Despacito) and TV (Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin).

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Nielsen says Poetry sales have soared by 15% in the last year proving that there is the appetite for this kind of book.

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‘A story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into your heart.’ Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains.

The Poet X and the Insta-poets family Hot on the heels of the Insta-poets sensation, The Poet X is a novel in verse, from celebrated and award-winning slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo. Acevedo’s raw talent is evident in the rhythm of Xiomara’s story, which mirrors the rhythm of this young up-and-comers popular slam poetry. Her most popular poem, Hair, has over 220,000 views on Youtube so far and counting. Thanks to the likes of Insta-poets such as Lang Leav (Sad Girls, Sea of Strangers) the bestselling Rupi Kaur (Milk and Honey has sold over one million copies worldwide), non-traditional poetry continues to gain in popularity – Poetry sales in Australia alone have soared by 15% in the last year proving there is a growing appetite for poetry. Acevedo is the next star on the rise – her authentic voice and willingness to delve into important cultural and feminist issues has her in high demand with the likes of Cosmopolitan (U.S.), Teen Vogue, and the Huffington Post.

Restore Me The girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand. Juliette Ferrars thought she'd won. She took over Sector 45, was named Supreme Commander, and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her. The book that all Shatter Me fans have been waiting for is finally here. The fourth instalment of Tahereh Mafi's bestselling YA fantasy series, but can easily be read as a stand alone novel.

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9781405291781 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 400 pages 129 x 198 mm Black & White 12 +

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The Shatter Me books are New York Times bestsellers and have sold over a million copies so far.

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They are published in over 30 languages worldwide. US rights sold to Harper Teen for an impressive 7-figure sum.

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Publishing simultaneously with the US and the UK.

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Twentieth Century Fox optioned the film rights to the series and earlier this year ABC Signature Studios optioned the rights for TV.

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The Restore Me cover reveal was so popular with fans it crashed her Twitter account.

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Tahereh is also married to Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

Billie B Brown Birthday Collection The Billie B Brown Birthday Collection includes four Billie books and a special Birthday Book just for you! Read the stories and then add all your brilliant birthday information to your very own Billie B Brown Birthday Book!

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin

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9781760121884 Boxed Set A$24.99/NZ$26.99 128 x 200 mm Black & White 5+

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Slipcase includes: The Birthday Mix-up, The Cutest Pet Ever, The Second-best Friend, The Spotty Holiday AND a Billie Birthday book for keeping all your precious birthday memories.

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The perfect birthday gift for any Billie B Brown fan.

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The beautifully designed bespoke birthday book is a home for treasured birthday memories for hours of birthday fun.

Billie Birthday Book

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! Brilliantly funny new series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat … except he is. When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to the school bully, and all of his friends, that he is a fearless space adventurer. A truly laugh-out-loud, voice-led and madcap story of ghost hunting, snakes and mischievous pet cats called Butterbutt. Look out for SAM'S JAWSOME FOLLOW-UP ADVENTURE - Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Sharks! coming later in 2018. Sales Points

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April 2018 Egmont Kevin Tsang Katie Tsang

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Diverse cast of characters and protagonist of Asian heritage.

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Funny, commercial illustrated package with facing fears at the heart.

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Each book in the series sees Sam overcome a different childhood fear, in a funny and relatable domestic setting.

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Katie Tsang also writes as Katherine Webber, author of the acclaimed Wing Jones.

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Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Anh Do’s Weirdo and readers aged six plus.

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405287517 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 224 pages 129 x 186 mm Black & White 6+

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts!

Flat Stanley: Stanley in Space The hilarious and magical adventures of everyone’s favourite flat hero – Flat Stanley. Stanley is now so famous the President of the United States calls him to send him on a special mission to space. Life in space is exciting at first what with TV appearances and zero gravity. But soon the Lambchops start to worry that the journey is taking too long. And will the aliens be as friendly as the President has promised? Sales Points

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April 2018 Egmont Jeff Brown Rob Biddulph

Flat Stanley: Stanley in Space ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405288095 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 112 pages 129 x 186 mm Black & White 6+

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Wonderful, funny and heartwarming new illustrations by Rob Biddulph give a striking NEW LOOK to this classic children’s adventure.

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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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Visit Stanley online at www.flatstanleyproject.com.

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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.

Flat Stanley: Stanley, Flat Again! The hilarious and magical adventures of everyone’s favourite flat hero – Flat Stanley. Stanley is back, and he’s flat AGAIN! And this time his brother Arthur can’t come up with a plan to re-inflate him. But there’s fun to be had being flat. Stanley is called on to help win a boat race and rescue a girl from a dangerous building. But is being flat all it’s cracked up to be? Sales Points

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April 2018 Egmont Jeff Brown Rob Biddulph

Flat Stanley: Stanley, Flat Again! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405288071 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 96 pages 129 x 186 mm Black & White 6+

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Wonderful, funny and heartwarming new illustrations by Rob Biddulph give a striking NEW LOOK to this classic children’s adventure.

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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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Visit Stanley online at www.flatstanleyproject.com.

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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.

The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair Gift Edition A beautiful anniversary gift edition these magical stories from one of the world’s most loved and bestselling authors. With artwork by award-winning illustrator and Guardian cartoonist, Joe Berger, and a sparkling new cover by Mark Beech. 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 and rescue a pixie, to the Land of Dreams, and to a disappearing island! Be whisked away by this magical series! Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Egmont Enid Blyton

The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair Gift Edition ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405286763 Hardback A$27.99/NZ$29.99 208 pages 159 x 205 mm Full Colour 6+

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Deluxe 80th anniversary hardback gift edition of a much-loved Enid Blyton classic with gorgeous full-page colour illustrations.

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The perfect Christmas gift for fans and new readers alike.

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‘Her books were terrific page turners in the way no others were’ – Michael Morpurgo.

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Enid Blyton has sold over 500 million copies worldwide!

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Enchanting children’s classic containing all of the magic, fun and adventure that readers have come to expect from Blyton’s tales.

The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair Gift Edition

Boyband of the Apocalypse The closest he’s ever come to super-stardom is playing the back end of a donkey in the school Nativity play. Then his sister drags him along to an Apocalips concert and he overhears members of the band plotting to destroy all humanity. Starting with their own lead singer. Can Sam discover his hidden talents, infiltrate the World’s Most Evil Boyband and foil their fiendish plan? One thing’s for sure – if he’s going to save the universe, he’ll need a bit of help… Sales Points

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Tom Nicoll David O'Connell

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Tom Nicoll is a hilarious new voice in children’s books as seen in his series There's a Dragon in my...

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Celebrity culture and pop reality TV shows meet global Armageddon. What more could you want?

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Perfect for fans of My Brother is a Superhero, Hamish and the World Stoppers and The Parent Agency.

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This fast-paced, exciting and fully-illustrated adventure is perfect pop fiction for reluctant readers and boyband fans.

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9781847158314 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 320 pages 129 x 186 mm Black & White 9+

Boyband of the Apocalypse: Washed Up Just when Sam thinks life has returned to normal, he’s bundled into a black van by the Apocalypse Intelligence Agency, who send him to a remote jungle island to appear on a survival reality TV show.

One of Sam’s rival contestants is none other than the evil music mogul Nigel Cruul, who the AIA suspect is planning to bring back the Horsewomen of the Apocalypse. Luckily his best friend Milo and sister Lexi are starring in the show too. But they’ll have to survive everything from crocodile-infested swamps to public vote offs if they’re to save the world once more. Sales Points

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Tom Nicoll David O'Connell

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9781847159120 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 320 pages 129 x 186 mm Black & White 9+

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The hilarious sequel to Boyband of the Apocalypse.

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Perfect for fans of My Brother is a Superhero, Hamish and the World Stoppers and The Parent Agency.

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Told in the first person, with numerous illustrations, this fastpaced story is perfect for reluctant readers.

Girl Thursday Thursday Jones is a total worrier – she worries about everything, from the size of her non-existent breasts to the possibility of being killed by her own pants. And now she’s worried about overdosing on oestrogen because the house is full of women. Her big sister Marlene is boy-obsessed, as is their internet-dating nan; her twin sisters terrorize the primary school and her mum expects them all to exist on a diet of Supanoodles. Thursday’s best friend Millie says she’s lucky to live in such an interesting and exclusively female environment, but all Thursday really wants is an ordinary life…

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A laugh-out-loud diary following the trials and tribulations of Thursday Jones. Sales Points

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Joanna Nadin

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9781847159113 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 224 pages 129 x 198 mm Black & White 12 +

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Award-winning author with a proven track record for this age group and a ready-made fan base.

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First-person diary format is extremely popular with teen readers.

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Thursday’s angst-ridden perspective on life, her funny take on everyday occurrences and her dysfunctional family make for a warm and funny read.

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Perfect for fans of Geekgirl, Super Awkard and Louise Rennison.

The Eye of the North Emmeline Widget has never left Widget Manor – and that’s the way she likes it. But when her scientist parents mysteriously disappear, she finds herself being packed off on a ship to France, heading for a safe house in Paris. On board she is befriended by an urchin stowaway called Thing. But before she can reach her destination she is kidnapped by the sinister Dr Siegfried Bauer. Dr Bauer is bound for the ice fields of Greenland to summon a legendary monster from the deep. And he isn’t the only one determined to unleash the creature. The Northwitch has laid claim to the beast, too.

Can Emmeline and Thing stop their fiendish plans and save the world?

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Sinead O’Hart

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9781847159410 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 384 pages 129 x 198 mm Black & White 8+

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Readers won’t be able to resist falling in love with the bold and quick-witted Emmeline and her loyal sidekick, Thing.

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A pacy Middle Grade fantasy adventure, perfect for fans Of Cogheart, The Uncommoners and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

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‘The Eye of the North is a wonderfully exciting adventure complete with airships, ice horses and the Northwitch.’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher.

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe (Modern Classic) James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage – with grounds that are great for excavations, and trees that are perfect for climbing – and stuff is happening. Stuff that is normally the kind of thing he does. But it's not him who's writing strange things on shopping lists and fences. It's not him who smashes bottles and pours tea in the Vicar's lap. It's a ghost – honestly. Thomas Kempe the 17th century apothecary has returned and he wants James to be his apprentice. No one else believes in ghosts. It's up to James to get rid of him. Or he'll have no pocket money or pudding ever again. An iconic ghost story for children, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is adored by generations of readers. The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and children alike. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author:

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Egmont’s exciting Modern Classics series showcases the very best of recent children’s storytelling and the books that will stand the test of time to be handed down to the next generation.

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$16.99 paperbacks with a FRESH, ATTRACTIVE COVER look that will engage parents and children alike.

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Each Modern Classic contains specially tailored bonus material to enhance the reading experience.

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Wonderful cover illustration by Anuska Allepuz.

April 2018 Egmont Penelope Lively

9781405288743 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 256 pages 129 x 198 mm Black & White 7+

Rainbow Pups Follow along as puppies bound from black to green to red to

RAINBOW! A colourful journey of discovery, perfect for sharing with puppyloving little ones! Pups! is a fun and vibrant new board book series from rising star Sophie Beer.

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April 2018 Little Hare Sophie Beer

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9781760501945 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 26 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 1+

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Be prepared to have these Pups! charm your socks off with retroinspired trendy illustrations, playful stories and super cute puppies.

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Sophie is an award winning illustrator, with a big online presence, including over 4K followers on Instagram!

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Sophie has worked with a number of big brands including illustrations for 7-Eleven’s Summer Slurpee flavours, the Sydney Opera House, Readings Christmas Catalogue and the Guardian.

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Sophie has created fantastic first concept board books with a twist that will delight readers young and old.

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Naughty Pups Little ones will delight in these cheeky puppies who try hard to be good, but can’t help being naughty. After all, sand is for digging, cake is for eating and cats are for chasing! A fun and vibrant new board book series from rising star Sophie Beer. Sales Points

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April 2018 Little Hare Sophie Beer

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9781760501938 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 26 pages 180 x 180 mm Full Colour 1+

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Be prepared to have these Pups! charm your socks off with retro-inspired trendy illustrations, playful stories and super cute puppies.

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Sophie is an award winning illustrator, with a big online presence, including over 4K followers on Instagram!

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Sophie has worked with a number of big brands including illustrations for 7-Eleven’s Summer Slurpee flavours, the Sydney Opera House, Readings Christmas Catalogue and the Guardian.

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Sophie has created fantastic first concept board books with a twist that will delight readers young and old.

Naughty Pups

Sophie Beer: A Star-on-the-Rise Sophie Beer is an award-winning illustrator living in Brisbane, Australia. Her uniquely bright and cheerful work has appeared across a diverse array of advertising, with high-profile clients ranging from Clemenger BBDO and Leo Burnett, to the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne, to 7-Eleven.

Sophie’s vibrant artwork has also been symbolic in the Love Wins campaign for marriage equality, with one of her designs featuring on t-shirts sold to raise money for Minus18 and QLife. There’s no doubt Sophie is a star-on-the-rise, and Pups! is just the start of her journey into children’s books! Readings Christmas Catalogues 2016

Love Wins t-shirt for the Centre for Excellent in Child and Family Welfare

Realeastate.com.au

7-Eleven’s Summer Slurpee advertisements 2017

Sydney Opera House All About Women Festival

Make the most of Sophie Beerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pups! with this bright and exuberant board book pack. Including a mix of both titles and a huge 50 % discount. Pack contains: 6 x Rainbow Pups 6 x Naughty Pups. AU RRP $179.88 / Net $89.94 NZ RRP $215.88 / Net $107.94 ISBN: 9349685008743

When the Bees Buzzed Off Uh-oh! The bees have buzzed off and now the minibeasts are in a pickle. Who will pollinate the fruit and flowers? It’s up to three brave bugs to bring those buzzy bees back! Packed with fun flaps, fascinating facts and hilarious asides throughout, When the Bees Buzzed Off! is the perfect book to encourage little ones to think about important environmental issues and explore the natural world! This energetic romp through the wild outdoors is brought to life with bright and engaging illustrations from talented illustrator Stephen Bennett.

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Lula Bell Stephen Bennett

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9781848694392 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 24 pages 250 x 286 mm Full Colour 3+

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With a strong environmental message, this is the perfect book for encouraging little ones to think about issues of conservation and protecting our natural world.

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Quirky illustrations from Stephen Bennett and a hilarious text from Lula Bell bring this adventure to life!

When the Bees Buzzed Off

How Many Trees? A funny and thoughtful story about the POWER OF LITTLE VOICES, from the creator of Where's the Elephant? and Welcome. How many trees make a forest? Each of the animals think they know the answer but they just can't agree . . . Could a tiny, quiet voice have the answer? Simple yet humorous, this charming story is told in Barroux's inimitable style and features a host of woodland creatures who children will love. The story encourages children to ask questions about nature and the environment and is a great way to open up discussion on a range of topics.

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Barroux

How Many Trees? ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405280549 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 245 x 275 mm Full Colour 3+

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Award-winning artist, Barroux, asks how many trees make a forest in this stunning new picture book.

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With an amazing international track record, Barroux's picture books have been translated into 14 LANGUAGES.

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Barroux has received wide-ranging praise from various publications including The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Bookseller and his picture book Where's the Elephant was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016.

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Barroux has a talent for introducing children to big topics in a gentle, open-ended way.

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"Barroux tells his story with a light touch and a sprinkling of humour, which takes nothing away from the message" – The Bookbag, praise for Welcome.

How Many Trees?

More titles by Barroux…

Welcome I am a polar bear. I live on an ice floe. I lead a quiet and peaceful life with my friends. But that was before the BIG CRACK. Now we are alone. When Polar Bear and his friends are swept away from their icy home, they hope to find refuge in a new land. But when they are turned away from one new place after another, they start to doubt that they will ever find somewhere they will be made welcome. In this exceptional book, the award-winning Barroux has crafted a powerful story with a twist ending about hugely important and current issues.

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October 2016 Little Tiger Press Barroux

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The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Where’s the Elephant, which had rave reviews in the Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Bookseller.

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Offers parents the opportunity to discuss with children the plight of migrants and refugees, as well as global warming, in a gentle, open-ended way.

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Where’s the Elephant? has been published in 13 LANGUAGES and nominated for the 2016 Kate Greenaway Medal.

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Barroux’s distinctive, inimitable artwork perfectly depicts the raw emotions his characters experience, from sadness and pain to hope and joy

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

9781405280532 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$21.99 32 pages 198 x 129mm Full Colour 3+

Secrets of the Mountain

Our mountain watches over us – steadfast and strong... Discover the secrets of the mountain in this stunning picture book. Watch the world transform as day turns to night and explore the neverending possibilities of nature as you travel up and down this picturesque mountain. Sales Points • A stunning new picture book from illustrator Richard Jones.

• A gentle and beautifully illustrated exploration of nature - from dawn to dusk, sunset to sunrise. Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

April 2018 Little Tiger Press Libby Walden Richard Jones

Secrets of the Mountain ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848577046 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 296 x 236mm Full Colour 3+

• Discover a large array of beautifully illustrated animals. From daytime creatures such as moose and beavers, to nocturnal wanderers like flying squirrels and wolves. • Lyrical, evocative prose brings the mountainside to life.

Secrets of the Mountain

Nibbles: The Book Monster

Nibbles is a very naughty book monster – he's chomping, munching and nibbling his way through fairytales that don't belong to him! Can you help catch him and put him back in his own story? Children will love to lift the flaps, peek through the peep holes, and chase Nibbles through a fantastical world of books, in this quirky story, exquisitely illustrated by Emma Yarlett (My Daddy’s Going Away and Bear’s Big Bottom). Jam-packed full of your kids' favourite fairy tales including. Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sales Points

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Emma Yarlett

Nibbles: The Book Monster ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848692879 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 20 pages 245 x 280 mm Full Colour 3+

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This clever interactive book contains mini books, flaps and die-cuts.

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Unique twist on the ever-popular genre of fairy tales.

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With amazingly detailed illustrations from the super-talented author and illustrator, Emma Yarlett (Sidney, Stella and the Moon and Orion and the Dark).

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Encourages discussion about stories and the act of storytelling.

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Over 2000 copies of the hardback have sold so far! Now in paperback!

100 Wonderful Words Join Winnie-the-Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood and meet all his friends!

Follow along with them as they go on exciting adventures together, and discover 100 wonderful first words, including flowers, bees and balloons.

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie The Pooh

100 Wonderful Words ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501631 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 16 pages 250 x 250mm Full Colour 3+

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Filled with 100 simple words of everyday items around the Hundred Acre Wood!

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Large format and fun storyline will keep every little fan of Pooh entertained!

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Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926.

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Hardie Grant Egmont has sold over 380,000 Winnie-the-Pooh books to date.

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Winnie-the-Pooh celebrated his 90th Birthday in 2016.

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Beautifully illustrated refreshed range of products.

Patterns of Australia Patterns of Australia represents a series of Australian landscapes and habitats in “patterns”, as seen through the eyes of acclaimed indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft. Each landscape contains animals, birds, plants and flowers particular to that landscape hidden within it, accompanied by text evoking the place and listing the things to find.

Sales Points • The book is designed to give children—and adults—an opportunity to see the Australian environment in a new way, as they discover that there is so much more to see around us if we only look! Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Little Hare Bronwyn Bancroft

Patterns of Australia ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501990 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 225 x 275mm Full Colour 3+

• Ways of thinking about how the colour spectrum is represented in nature. • By popular and award-winning author-illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft who has been short-listed for the prestigious international Hans Christian Andersen Award 2016

Now in paperback!

Patterns of Australia

Colours of Australia Deep love of country inspires Bronwyn Bancroft's poetry and the richly layered hues of Colours of Australia. Each line speaks a different voice, each image stirs a different mood, and all combine to evoke the miracle of colour with which we are surrounded.

April 2018 Little Hare Bronwyn Bancroft

Colours of Australia ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501983 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 225 x 275mm Full Colour 3+

• Ways of thinking about how the colour spectrum is represented in nature • By popular and award-winning author-illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft who has been short-listed for the prestigious international Hans Christian Andersen Award 2016

Now in paperback!

Colours of Australia

Shapes of Australia From boulders to bee hives, from mountains to coral, Bronwyn Bancroft explores the shapes that form our land. Bronwyn Bancroft is Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, she is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is unparalleled.

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• Evocations of the Australian landscape in all its shapes, moods and times of day. Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Little Hare Bronwyn Bancroft

Shapes of Australia ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501198 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 225 x 275mm Full Colour 3+

• Inspires ways of thinking about how shapes are represented in nature. • By beloved, best-selling and award-winning author-illustrator, Bronwyn Bancroft who was short-listed for the prestigious international Hans Christian Andersen Award 2016. Now in paperback!

Shapes of Australia

A Quiet Quiet House Down a quiet, quiet street Came a quiet little mouse, Who was speeding on a scooter To a quiet, quiet house. But – uh oh – here comes a mouse on a pogo stick! And there’s another mouse on a moped! The quiet house won’t be quiet for much longer...

Whatever is happening inside? A hilarious peep-through mystery from the creative team behind 10, 9, 8… Owls Up Late! Packed with fun characters, vehicles and other quirky details to spot on every page, little ones will love peeking through the windows of this not-so-quiet house! Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

April 2018 Little Tiger Press Georgiana Deutsch Ekaterina Trukhan

A Quiet Quiet House ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848698451 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 32 pages 193 x 294mm Full Colour 1+

• Bright and fun illustrations from Ekaterina Trukhan (10, 9, 8… Owls Up Late!) • High-quality die-cut pages throughout add interest and suspense to the story. • A handy index helps little ones to learn the words for different colours, vehicles, the weather and even musical instruments (Shh! It’s a surprise!)!

A Quiet Quiet House

Hyde and Squeak Would YOU dare to eat a beastly-looking jelly? Squeak the mouse just can't resist a taste . . . Slurp! Burp! Grunt! Growl! Uh-oh! Squeak has turned into Hyde – a massive, hungry monster mouse! Look out! Hyde and Squeak is a hilarious comic-book twist on the classic tale of Jekyll and Hyde. Created by author-illustrator Fiona Ross (Ballet Cat, Chilly Milly Moo), this wonderfully disgusting picture book will appeal to fans of The Dinosaur that Pooped the Bed. Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Little Tiger Press Fiona Ross

Hyde and Squeak ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848692688 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 36 pages 240 x 300mm Full Colour 3+

Sales Points • A hilarious comic-book twist on the classic tale of Jekyll and Hyde.

• With a laugh-out-loud text and striking illustrations from the talented Fiona Ross.

Hyde and Squeak

Where's the Wookiee? Colouring Book Join Chewbacca for a colouring adventure! From Tatooine to Jakku, the Death Star to Starkiller Base, there are many scenes to complete and favourite characters to find and colour. Grab your pencils and dive in to a galaxy far, far away…

Sales Points • A uniquely illustrated and colouring in ready search and find format, perfect for Star Wars fans young and old! Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars

Where's the Wookiee? Colouring Book ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501877 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 72 pages 216 x 285mm Black & White 4+

• Where’s the Wookiee will impress with its beautifully detailed and newly commissioned illustration, depicting well known scenes from the original movie trilogy. • Where’s the Wookiee? has sold over 35,000 units in ANZ • Full colour internals make colouring in more fun. • The intricate artwork means hours of colouring fun is to be had for Star Wars fans young and old.

Where's the Wookiee? Colouring Book

5-minute Stories Strike Back BLAST OFF INTO HYPERSPACE WITH AN ALL-NEW COLLECTION OF TWELVE ACTION-PACKED RETELLINGS THAT SPAN THE ENTIRE STAR WARS SAGA. Including two tales from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Each of these exciting stories can be read in just five minutes perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed! Sales Points • Features twelve action-packed Star Wars tales that retell pivotal scenes from throughout the saga! Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars

5-minute Stories Strike Back ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501662 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 192 pages 197 x 266mm Full Colour 6+

• 2017 marks the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope.

• Star Wars is the number one franchise of all time and the number one boys licence of all time. • The newest installation in the Star Wars smash-hit saga Star Wars: The Last Jedi releases in December 2017.

5-minute Stories Strike Back

The Last Jedi: A Junior Novel Relive the excitement of The Last Jedi with this ACTION-PACKED RETELLING. Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he meets Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Sales Points • Star Wars has been the #1 toy property for the last 16 consecutive months.

• Star Wars is the #1 franchise OF ALL TIME and the #2 boys’ licence OF ALL TIME.

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April 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars

The Last Jedi: A Junior Novel ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760501686 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 192 135 x 210mm Full Colour 12 +

• 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, so The Last Jedi is sure to be a hit!

• The Last Jedi film is the 2nd biggest film opening weekend in Australian history! • Fun school holiday reading. • Contains 8 pages of full-colour photos from the film.

The Busy Engines The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! With sturdy flaps to lift and interesting facts and information, The Busy Engines, Lift-the-Flap Book will teach young fans all about their favourite engines and what they do. Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Sales Points

• A re-jacketed edition of the popular Thomas lift-the-flap novelty title. Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2018 Egmont Thomas & Friends

The Busy Engines ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781405290111 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 10 pages 210 x 210mm Full Colour 1+

• Over 200 million Thomas & Friends books have been sold worldwide. • Thomas & Friends is the #1 Pre-school Vehicle. • Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. • The global brand campaign messaging for Thomas is 'Set Friendship in Motion‘.

Busy Engines

Good Night, I Love You When the day is at a close and sunset paints the sky, Mummy Owl comes swooping in to sing her lullaby.

Join the animals heading to bed in this heart-warming board book, with a fantastic sparkly peep-through moon! With a gentle rhyme and soft illustrations from Tina Macnaughton (I Love You More Each Day, Time for Bed, Little One and the Little Hedgehog series), this is the ideal book to share with your little ones at bedtime.

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Tina Macnaughton

Good Night, I Love You ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848698765 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 18 pages 150 x 230mm Full Colour 1+

• A fantastic sturdy board book, with a concentric die-cut glittery moon throughout. • With gorgeous illustrations from Tina Macnaughton (Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones, Time For Bed, Little One, the Little Hedgehog series) featuring a range of animal characters, from sleepy bears to snuggly foals. • Perfect for bedtimes!

Goodnight, I Love You

Love You, Mummy! Join a cast of sweet animal characters as they describe what they love most about days spent with Mummy – from messy painting to cosy cuddles.

This gentle rhyming book features soft and soothing illustrations from the talented Sarah Ward (To Baby, With Love, Love You, Baby!, Goodnight Baby!). With a special glitter heart and peek-through pages, Love You, Mummy! is the perfect gift for new mums and babies!

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April 2018 Little Tiger Press Sarah Ward

Love You, Mummy! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781848699229 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 14 pages 156 x 236mm Full Colour 1+

• Part of the popular To Baby, With Love range, illustrated by Sarah Ward.

• Sturdy, cased board book with a concentric die-cut glittery heart throughout. • The perfect gift for new babies, new mums and Mother’s day.

Love You, Mummy!

Cuddles for Mummy Little Owl wants to give Mummy Owl a cuddle.

There are good morning cuddles, good night cuddles, thank you cuddles and cuddles just because you are happy. Which cuddle will Little Owl choose? This charming book is a delightful story to read aloud at bedtime or any time that extra cuddles are in order! Sales Points • Comforting and familiar concepts for younger children, particularly when settling into a bedtime routine. Reissue: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:

April 2015 Hardie Grant Egmont Ruby Brown Tina Macnaughton

Cuddles for Mummy ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:

9781760123291 Board Book A$14.99/NZ$16.99 22 pages 200 x 200mm Full Colour 2+

• Charming illustrations by much-loved children’s illustrator, Tina Macnaughton. • Sweet storyline and lilting text; this endearing picture book is sure to become a family favourite. • A sweet companion title to Kisses for Daddy, which has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide.

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The Magic Misfits Book 2 by Neil Patrick Harris

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