HGEgmont April Kit 2019 by Hardie Grant Publishing

April 2019

Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle Peter Helliar The fourth Frankie Fish adventure is finally HERE! Peter Helliar's hilarious best-selling series is back and our favourite timetravellers, Frankie and Drew, are facing their trickiest hurdle yet.. Frankie’s always wanted to go to the Olympics, but when his big sister takes the Sonic Suitcase and runs away to Ancient Greece, it looks like she might get there first! It’s up to Frankie and his best friend, Drew, to bring her home but what happens when Saint Lou is determined to stay? From Australia’s favourite comedian comes the funniest, twistiest time-travel tale yet!

Author Details

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760502867

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Format

198 x 128 mm

Extent

288pp

Illustrations

Black & White

Age Range

8 and up

Series

Frankie Fish

Category

Child Middle Fiction

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SOR

Peter Helliar is the best-selling author of the Frankie Fish series for children, as well as one of Australia's favourite comedians. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and three kids, and currently co-hosts the award-winning news and current affairs program The Project on Network Ten. He plans on being the first human to travel back in time. Since first appearing on Rove Live in the late 90s, Helliar’s extraordinary entertainment and comedy career has spanned everything from radio to screenwriting, producing and co-starring in feature films (I Love You Too ) and television series (It’s a Date ), as well as creating a beloved AFL sensation in his alter-ego Bryan 'Strauchanie’ Strauchan. Helliar’s most recent comedy tour, One Hot Mess, sold out shows in Australia and New Zealand. His new family comedy show, Better Books, is on tour now.

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Peter Helliar's first book, Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase, published into the NUMBER ONE spot for children's books and number four overall on the Australian charts in its first week of release. Over 50,000 copies sold of Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase sold so far! The perfect series for reluctant middle-grade readers, Frankie Fish has already helped thousands of young readers around the country enjoy reading. Comedian and author Peter Helliar continues to go from strength to strength and is beloved by Australians, and a staple on our television screens. Frankie Fish was one of the most popular costume options for Book Week in 2017!

MARKETING AND PUBLICITY PLANS Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a seriously super-sonic journey for Frankie Fish and Peter Helliar so far, with newspaper features, radio interviews, television appearances, school visits, bookstore signings, video content, nation-wide advertising, writers festival appearances, award-shortlistings, and more! For Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle, the fourth book in this time-bendingly terrific series, Peter and Frankie will once again be everywhere with more media, publicity and launch activity in-store, as well as a very special competition with a one-of-a-kind prize!

FRANKIE FISH AND THE SISTER SHEMOZZLE PACK

40 COPY FRANKIE FISH DUMPBIN!

Help Frankie Fish fans of all ages spot this TIME-BENDINGLY TERRIFIC series as soon as they step foot in your store with the Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle pack, containing: • • • • • •

1 x dump-bin complete with Frankie Fish header card 20 x copies of Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle 10 x copies of Frankie Fish and the Viking Fiasco 5 x Copies of Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase 5 x copies of Frankie Fish and the Great Wall of Chaos PLUS A 50% DISCOUNT!!

AU RRP: $599.60 / NET: $299.80 NZ RRP: $679.60 / NET: $339.80 ISBN: 9349685010982

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Mob Squad Official Minecraft Fiction Nick Eliopulos

The first OFFICIAL Minecraft novel for young readers 7+ It's Ash's first day at Woodford Middle School and she's very nervous. But fellow student, Morgan, isn't doing a good job of making her feel welcome. He liked things before Ash arrived. When Doc Culpepper, the science teacher, asks Morgan and his friends to test her new Virtual Reality Minecraft Project, they can't wait! Inside the world of Minecraft, the friends build and gather to make a castle and survive the night. But something isn't right. Morgan and his friends are in trouble and Ash might be the only person that can help. For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

EUK - Brands

ISBN

9781405293808

Binding

Paperback

Key Information

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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Format

198 x 129 mm

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Extent

144pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Junior Fiction

Terms

SOR

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The first official young fiction based on the worldwide phenomenon Minecraft Egmont is the official Minecraft publisher and created the globally successful publishing programme that has sold 3 million copies in the UK alone Action packed, funny and bursting with facts that every Minecraft fan will enjoy, with a diverse cast of characters that will appeal to a wide range of gamers and players Accessible writing, with illustrations throughout, make this perfect for reluctant readers 8 titles planned, with strong momentum, books 1 and 2 publishing February 2019, books 3 and 4 in June 2019

The Night Siege Official Minecraft Fiction Nick Eliopulos

The Second book in the OFFICIAL Minecraft Fiction series for readers age 7+ Morgan, Ash and friends are back for another adventure. Woodsword Middle has been infested by bats, bringing chaos and disorder into Ms Minerva's classroom.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

EUK - Brands

ISBN

9781405293815

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

198 x 129 mm

Extent

144pp

Illustrations Age Range

Series

Category

Child Junior Fiction

Terms

SOR

The friends continue to explore Doc Culpepper's virtual reality world of Minecraft, venturing beyond the safety of their castle. When they arrive at a village which is terrorised by a hostile mob each night, they know they must help out. But will the kids work out how to stop the mob and save the villagers? And why is Ms Minerva's classroom full of bats? Key Information • The first official young fiction based on the worldwide phenomenon Minecraft • Egmont is the official Minecraft publisher and created the globally successful publishing programme that has sold 3 million copies in the UK alone • Action packed, funny and bursting with facts that every Minecraft fan will enjoy, with a diverse cast of characters that will appeal to a wide range of gamers and players • Accessible writing, with illustrations throughout, make this perfect for reluctant readers • 8 titles planned, with strong momentum, books 1 and 2 publishing February 2019, books 3 and 4 in June 2019

Minecraft fans will be falling over themselves to read the official Minecraft fiction! Just like recent smash-hit film franchises Jumanji and Wreck-it Ralph, the official Minecraft fiction takes readers inside the world of the Minecraft game, from the perspective of characters who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong there! Over the first two thrilling books in this new adventure series young readers will imagine themselves adventuring for real inside their favourite game alongside an exciting new cast of characters: Morgan, Ash and Doc! There is HUGE demand for official Minecraft fiction. Since publishing in July 2017 the first official Minecraft novel for older readers Minecraft: The Island has sold 13,000! With Mob Squad and The Night Siege kicking off a whole new fantastic series for younger readers, this is the beginning of something BIG!

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Minecraft OFFICIAL Fiction pack When those mobs of Minecraft fans comes rushing into your store, you’ll know exactly where to direct them! Your pack includes… •  10 x Mob Squad – Official Minecraft Fiction •  10 x The Night Siege – Official Minecraft Fiction •  20 x double-sided Minecraft fiction bookmarks •  1 x Minecraft fiction shelf talker to help you promote this thrilling new series! •  PLUS A 50% DISCOUNT

AU RRP $299.80 / Net $149.90 NZ RRP $359.80 / Net $179.90 ISBN: 9349685011248

*Bookmark and shelf talker design pending cover reveal

The second adventure in the thrilling feminist trilogy is here! BE LIONS. NOT MICE.

Ottilie Colter and the Master of Monsters Rhiannon Williams A SECRET HUNT. A SECRET HERO. Ottilie Colter is the first girl ever to join the secretive, boys-only Narroway Hunt - and she’s determined that she won’t be the last. The Hunt trains children to kill ruthless monsters known as dredretches, but now it's under threat. Dredretches have invaded Fort Fiory, and no-one is safe - especially not the girls who live there, but aren’t allowed to fight. Ottilie must convince the Hunt to train the girls - but with the dredretches getting worse, talk of witchcraft on the rise, and a mysterious hooded figure in the Narroways itself, her time is running out... The second adventure in a thrilling feminist trilogy about friendship, monsters and having the courage to be a rebel.

Author Details Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Older Readers

ISBN

9781760500900

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$17.99 | NZ$20.99

Format

198 x 128 mm

Extent

352pp

Originally from Taradale, Victoria, Rhiannon Williams now lives and writes in Sydney, sharing an apartment with two friends and the ghost of a cat. She studied English and history at the University of Sydney, and completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours at Flinders University. Rhiannon has a background in theatre and hopes to tell stories until the end of her days. Her debut novel, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt -the first book in the Narroway trilogy - was the first middle-grade novel to win the Ampersand Prize.

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Illustrations Age Range

9 and up

Series

The Narroway Trilogy

Category

Child Fiction

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Features a bold female protagonist and vivid, immersive world-building Covers such issues as female and male roles in society, grief and changing relationships, making it ideal for classroom discussion Praise for book one in the Narroway Trilogy, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt; 'Right from the first few pages I was hooked. The fantasy world is beautifully created, possibly dangerous and yet intriguing. The monsters in the Narroway are truly impressive and dangerous. I marvel at the imagination of Rhiannon Williams to create such creatures. I give this a resounding ten out of ten.' Review by momotimetoread.blogspot.com 'Filled with gruesome monsters, fantastical beasts and life or death challenges, this book's uniqueness is thrilling. Kids are going to love the mysteries and intrigue, and they will be HUGE fans of the action and adventure that never ever stops. Rhiannon Williams is a master of words, and this amazing new series is one to grab onto now.' Review by www.kids-bookreview.com

Praise for book one in The Narroway Trilogy: ‘A wonderfully imaginative world with lovable characters, Williams spins a tale that captures and provokes curiosity. From the brave Ottilie - who is forced to disguise herself as a boy so that she can rescue her younger brother - to the band of boys (and girls) she meets along the way, the world is rich, layered and well thought out. I can't wait for the next book in the trilogy. I have a sense that the world is about to get a whole lot bigger. Perfect for kids aged 8+ (as well as the young at heart who love a good adventure novel).’ – Emma ‘Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt is a high fantasy novel in the same vein as the popular Ranger’s Apprentice series and I believe that this series will also be very popular. Ottilie, her brother Gully and their new friends are an impressive group of heroes and this is the start of a great new series suitable for 8+.’ – Pauline ‘Such a fun read! Full of adventure, mystery and a rambunctious cast of characters, Ottilie Colter tells the story of one girl's fight to save her younger brother when he's kidnapped by a secret order of male monster hunters, tasked with saving the world before they turn 18. Ottilie is my favourite kind of character, she’s anxious and scared and afraid of doing the wrong thing but when push comes to shove she'll be brave despite how scared she is. More than that this is a story that challenges fantasy tropes and makes readers ask questions, like why are men the only ones allowed to fight monsters? Why do women only belong in the kitchen or laundry? The perfect read for fantasy lovers of all ages - I can't wait for book 2!’ – Emily

Stock up on this thrilling feminist fantasy series with an 8 copy pack! Contains: 6 x Ottilie Colter and the Master of Monsters 2 x Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt And a 50% discount

AU RRP: $143.92 / NET: $71.96 NZ RRP: $167.92 / NET: $83.96 ISBN: 9349685010999

Order the Ottilie Colter pack and receive a stack of gorgeous Narroway Trilogy bookmarks* directly from your rep! *Indicative image only

What does the “B” in Billie B Brown stand for?

Birthday!

Buy 2 books get a FREE Billie Backback

It’s Billie B Brown’s Birthday, but you get the present! To celebrate Billie’s Birthday buy 2 Billie Books and get a FREE gift! Pack contains: 1 x 40-copy Dumpbin* 1 x Headercard* 1 x promotional sticker – Buy 2 books and receive a Billie Backpack!

Publication: Imprint: Author:

April 2019 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin

Billie B Brown 2019 Birthday Pack ISBN: 9349685010937 RRP: NET: Age:

A$319.60/NZ$479.60 A$159.80/NZ$239.80 5+

2 x Billie B Brown bunting to decorate your store! 5 x Billie B Brown: The Bad Butterfly 5 x Billie B Brown: The Night Fright 5 x Billie B Brown: The Pocket Money Blues 5 x Billie B Brown: The Extra Special Helper 5 x Billie B Brown: The Deep End 5 x Billie B Brown: Midnight Feast 5 x Billie B Brown: The Spotty Holiday 5 x Billie B Brown: The Second-best Friend Plus! 20 x BBB Backpacks* 40 x Billie B Brown bookmarks*

Get in quick, there's a limited number of packs available!!

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Footy Beards and Mos Ella Meave and Kev Gahan

This wearable board book will transform kids into their favourite bearded and moustachioed footy players from today and days gone by. Just hold the book up to your face and get ready to take a photo! This book will allow you to show off the glorious facial hair of players such as Leigh Matthews, Max Gawn, David Cloke, Zach Tuohy, Bachar Houli and Paddy Ryder.

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Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

AFL

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ISBN

9781760504304

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Binding

Board Book

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Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

200 x 200 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

2 and up

Series

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

Featuring downright footy and facial hair legends such as Leigh Matthews as well as the best players of today rocking beards and mos such as Max Gawn. The retro illustration style will appeal to hipsters and kids alike who dream of being like their footy heroes. It’s impossible to hold this book and not laugh! This is the most instagrammable book and sure to get attention on social media! A great gift for that footy mad kid (or adult) who likes to have a laugh.

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Paddy entered th e AF and has since gro L as a fresh-faced teen moustache. He o wn a striking beard and rigin where he was aw ally played for Essendon, ar moving to Port A ded an Anzac Medal, before dela Best & Fairest a ide where he won the club wa the 2017 All Aus rd. He was named part of tralian t his skill and dedic eam in recognition of ation to the gam e.

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Max Gawn is a great ruckman, but that’s not all he’s famous for – the athletic midfielder’s impressive beard is a familiar sight on the field when Melbourne is playing. He once shaved off his substantial beard to raise money for charity, packaging up his beard cuttings and auctioning them off to the highest bidder! Gawn’s future is looking very bright, and he was named a 2016 All-Australian player.

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Leigh Matthews cultivated a prom inent moustache from early on in his footy career. He is widely considered to be one of the best players of all time. He started playing for Hawt horn at just 16 years old and his many achieve ments include winning four premierships and ea rning eight Best & Fairest awards. The AFL Most Valuable Player Award is named after him.

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Where's the Wookiee? #2 Chewbacca is back and on the loose across the galaxy, and this time he’s brought some Wookiee friends. Find the hairy hero and a host of favourite characters in another search and find adventure. All new locations from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars story, as well as scenes from throughout the Star Wars saga. Join Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Darth Vader and many more for another adventure. The perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages!

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Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Star Wars Publishing

ISBN

9781405292931

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Binding

Paperback

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Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

300 x 219 mm

Extent

40pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Star Wars

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

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The exciting sequel to the bestselling Star Wars book of the past 10 years, Where’s the Wookiee. 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars series Star Wars is the number one books franchise in the market to date in 2016 Unparalleled box office success: The Force Awakens is the top-grossing movie of all time in the UK and North America The hotly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story launched in December 2016 The newest movie in the Star Wars Saga: Star Wars: The Last Jedi releases in December 2018! Sales

The Speedy Steam Engines Thomas & Friends

Thomas and James can’t agree on who is the fastest engine on Sodor. The only way to settle the matter is to have a race across the island, but the two trains run into all kinds of obstacles on the way to the finish line. Who will the speediest steam engine be?

Key Information • • • • Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Licensed Brands

ISBN

9781760503826

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

210 x 210 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

2 and up

Series

Thomas and Friends

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

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The follow-up title to the best-selling The Busy Engines. Children will be desperate to know who will win the big race! Each spread features a fun novelty element that allows children to get involved in driving the story. The novelty mechanisms are easy for little fingers to slide and sturdy so that they can be used over and over with each reading. Bright, fun art and a classic Thomas race story will keep young readers engaged and excited to see how the story will end.

The Little Chicken Who Lost Her Egg Jedda Robaard

Little Chicken is having a very odd day. Can you help her look for her egg? With interactive lift-the-flap pages and gorgeous illustrations by Jedda Robaard, join Little Chicken on her adventures as she searches for her missing egg. Key Information  The Little Chicken is a brand new Jedda title releasing just in time for Easter!  Perfect first Easter gift ideas  Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760504502

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

Format

190 x 190 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations Age Range

Full Colour 1 and up

Series

Little Creatures

Category

Child Novelty

Terms

SOR

From beloved and best selling author Jedda Robbard

She looked aroundâ&#x20AC;Ś and found that her egg was missing!

Where could it have gone!

Little Chicken checked under her feathersâ&#x20AC;Ś

Little Chicken was feeling very sad. She went back to her nest and wiggled down in the straw. Then suddenlyâ&#x20AC;Ś

Little Chicken searched far and wide, but her egg was nowhere to be found.

Mums Are... Winnie-the-Pooh

When Kanga arrives to take Roo home from a playdate, Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet start to think about how special mums are. Join Piglet and Pooh as they talk about all of the wonderful things that mums are in this beautiful collection of excerpts from classic Winniethe-Pooh tales.

Key Information • • Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Disney Classics

ISBN

9781760502621

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

250 x 250 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

3 and up

Series

Winnie-the-Pooh

Category

Child Picture Book

Terms

SOR

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A perfect book for children and their mothers to share. Children are asked to share favourite things about their own mums as well as draw a picture of her. Children and adults alike will enjoy this touching collection of classic Winnie-the-Pooh moments and memories. Winnie-the-Pooh excerpts illustrating the many special things that mums are, including adventurous, loving, the best storytellers and full of ideas. A range of beautiful illustrations accompany the text on each page.

One day, Winnie-the-Pooh was playing with Piglet and Roo when Kanga arrived to take Roo home for his nap. She tucked a worn out Roo into her pouch and bounded away with a wave and a big smile. ‘Mothers are pretty special, don’t you think?’ asked Pooh. Piglet nodded vigorously, because anything Pooh said was bound to be right. ‘Very true, Pooh.’ He was silent for a moment before asking, ‘But what exactly is a mother?’ ‘Well,’ said Pooh, ‘Mothers are someone like Kanga. Mums are…’

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BANISHERS OF BAD DREAMS ‘If I wake up in the night after a bad dream about Heffalumps, Kanga can always make me feel better,’ said Piglet. ‘Exactly!’ agreed Pooh. ‘Nightmares are no match for mothers.’

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If My Mum Were a Bird Jedda Robaard

If your mum were a bird, what sort of bird would she be? Mums come in all shapes and sizes - mums who are cheeky like parrots, and graceful like swans, and even some who are speedy like ostriches! With interactive lift-the-flap pages and gorgeous illustrations by best-selling author Jedda Robaard, kids will have lots of fun matching their parents’ personality traits with those of their favourite animals.

Key Information • • Publication

27 June 2018

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760682033

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Format

203 x 203 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

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Features interactive lift-the-flap on every page Stunning watercolour illustrations by best-selling creator Jedda Robaard A great title for Mother's Day that's both heart-warming and educational for younger readers

If my mum were a bird, she would be a tall and graceful...

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Me and My Grandma Alison Ritchie and Alison Edgson

Little Bear loves to explore with Grandma! Together they climb trees, splash in puddles and catch fish for their tea. If only the day could go on for ever! Me and My Grandma is a heartwarming celebration of family from the creators of the best-selling Me and My Dad! and Me and My Mum! This gorgeous picture book is perfect for reading to little ones at bedtime.

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01 April 2019

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Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848698369

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

275 x 225 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

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Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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A wonderful celebration of the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild. A brilliant bedtime story from the creative duo Alison Ritchie and Alison Edgson - now available in paperback!

A Little Book About Me and My Mum Jedda Robaard

This is a book to fill in and share with your mum. Write, draw and store your favourite memories of you and your mum in this beautiful picture book. It is a celebration of the special relationship between mothers and children.

Key Information â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Publication

27 June 2018

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Little Hare

ISBN

9781743463055

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$18.99

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Extent

24pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

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Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

Stunning watercolour illustrations by best-selling creator Jedda Robaard A book to cherish complete with giftcard for little ones to fill in and share with their mum

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A Little Book About Me and My Grandma Jedda Robaard

This is a book to fill in and share with your grandma. Write, draw and store your favourite memories of you and your grandma in this beautiful picture book. It is a celebration of the special relationship between grandmothers and grandchildren.

Key Information â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Publication

27 June 2018

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781743006184

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$18.99

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Extent

24pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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Stunning watercolour illustrations by best-selling creator Jedda Robaard A book to cherish complete with giftcard for little ones to fill in and share with their grandma

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I Want My Mummy! Tracey Corderoy and Alison Edgson

It’s Arthur’s first day apart from his mummy and he really misses her. Even his fantastic dragon costume and favourite dragon toy don’t cheer him up. “Raaargh!” he roars grumpily. But luckily Granny knows just what to do...

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Publication

01 April 2015

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848955387

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Format

280 x 260 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

The perfect story for young children with seperation anxiety. Warm, bright illustrations and touching relationships make this a wonderfully reassuring read.

A Little Book About Me and My Mum Sketchpad Jedda Robaard

No more drawing pictures on plain paper! These beautiful sketchpads are decorated with the gorgeous artwork of Jedda Robaard, which any mum or grandma will be proud to display. Draw beautiful pictures or write special messages in the framed pages, and give them as a gift to your mum or grandma.

Key Information Publication

27 June 2018

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760060671

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$18.99

Format

240 x 190 mm

Extent

24pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Stationery

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SOR

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Give Mum a handmade gift this Mother's Day with Jedda Robaard's sketchpads. Write special messages or draw pictures on the sketchpad, then tear them out and give as gifts. Each page contains a prompt to help inspire kids imagination.

To Grandma, With Love card A unique and personal way to celebrate life’s milestones! Specially designed to send through the post, these gorgeous gift books feature a free greetings card and an envelope ready for sending.

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Publication

01 October 2018

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

ISBN

9781848699281

Binding

Book & Gift

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$9.99

Format

150 x 100 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

Includes free greetings card and envelope! Sturdy board book makes the perfect birthday gift! IT'S THE PERFECT ALL-IN-ONE GIFT! Make someone feel extra special with a gift sent in the post - it’s unexpected in this fastpaced digital world and who doesn’t love receiving beautiful cards in a mailbox full of bills?

To Mum, With Love card A unique and personal way to celebrate life’s milestones! Specially designed to send through the post, these gorgeous gift books feature a free greetings card and an envelope ready for sending.

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Publication

01 October 2018

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

ISBN

9781848698512

Binding

Book & Gift

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$9.99

Format

150 x 100 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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An ABC of Treasures

Ms. Marion Frith

A glorious smorgasbord of colour, size and texture, An ABC of Treasures collects a variety of vintage, retro and contemporary objects for young readers to pore over and treasure. Always drawn to little things that are usually of little value to others, Marion Firth has fossicked about in op-shops and garage sales all over the world in her quest for the ultimate miniature collection. "I have always noticed the attention children pay to objects that adults often dismiss as tasteless plastic junk, or old tat. They love that cow that their parent is paying no heed to. They see her face. They look carefully at the patten on her back. They find her grass to eat. I guess I wanted to honour that in some way." Key Information Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760502898

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

220 x 220 mm

Extent

26pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

1 and up

Series

Category

Child Non Fiction

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SOR

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The perfect format for little hands! Must-have for every savvy parent's nursery Aesthetically pleasing and educational, An ABC of Treasures is both trendy and timeless Kids will love spending hours pouring over all the intricate details on every page Perfect for fans of the classic I Spy series

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abacus, acorn, acrobat, aeroplane, ambulance, anchor, angel, ants, anteater, antelope, apples, arch, armadillo, arrow and asparagus.

baby, ball, ballerina, balloons, banana, bat, bats, bear, bee, bells, bike, birds, boat, bowl, bridge, broom, bucket, bulb, bus, butterflies and buttons.

TREND WATCH

FLATLAYS A photographic trend that shows no sign of slowing down, flatlaying is popular across social media and advertising, and is used in virtually every industry, from technology to fashion to books and more.

Particularly useful for visually cataloguing or making aesthetically pleasing sense of clutter, the flatlaying trend has now trickled down to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys and collections of historical objects. These images ignite the inner-organiser in us all, as well as a nostalgia for times gone by!

Melbourne Word By Word Michael McMahon

Word by word, sound by sound, sight by familiar sight, this is a book that evokes the spirit of Melbourne. Take a meander through Melbourne’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems, and soak up the distinct Melbourne atmosphere, page by page. No ordinary word-book, and no ordinary city guide, Melbourne Word by Word is the celebration of a city, created by an illustrator who lives and works in the heart of it.

Author Details Michael McMahon grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. He graduated from Swinburne University School of Design in 2009 with honours in Communication Design and currently works full-time as a freelance designer and illustrator. He collaborates with local studios on various projects ranging from branding, education and packaging to illustrated animations. Michael has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil and often dreamt of one day publishing his very own books. Michael is currently drawing and living in Melbourne working on his next children's book. You can find him here www.illo.com.au.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760504267

Binding

Board Book

Key Information

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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Format

216 x 160 mm

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Extent

20pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

1 and up

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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• • • •

Cased format makes it the perfect gift The perfect format for little hands! Must-have for every savvy parent's nursery An excellent lightweight gift to pack in a suitcase or post abroad First edition was shortlisted for the CBCA Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator 2016 First edition has been reprinted three times

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Sydney Word by Word Sonny Day and Biddy Maroney

Word by word, sound by sound, sight by familiar sight, this is a book that evokes the spirit of Sydney, Australia. Open it anywhere for a taste of Sydney's iconic landmarks and hidden gems, and to soak up the vibrant Sydney atmosphere, page by page. No ordinary word-book, and no ordinary city guide, Sydney Word by Word is the celebration of a city, created by two people who live and work in the heart of it.

Author Details

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Hare

ISBN

9781760504274

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

216 x 160 mm

Extent

20pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

1 and up

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

Sonny Day and Biddy Maroney are Australian illustrators, designers and artists operating a small design studio (WBYK). Their work is a conversation between two individuals played out in colour, shape, texture and drawing from their shared influences comic books, skateboarding, music and film. Sonny and Biddy worked and exhibited individually when they met in 2001. They began combining their talents in 2006, creating screen-printed posters for Popfrenzy tours on their living room floor, and have been working as a team ever since. Today they work for clients big and small around the world. Since 2012 they have created many sold-out licensed film posters for Cinema Pop-culture powerhouse Mondo, including two solo exhibitions in the company's Austin Texas gallery. They've also had solo exhibitions in Monster Children, Mart and MTV Galleries in Sydney and Lamington Drive in Melbourne, as well as contributing to many group exhibitions across the globe. Sonny conducts kids (and occasionally adult) workshops, designing and painting skateboard graphics. He is also commissioned regularly to paint murals and exhibits in solo mode as often as he can.

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The perfect format for little hands! Cased format makes it the perfect gift Must-have for every savvy parent's nursery An excellent lightweight gift to pack in a suitcase or post abroad

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A Very Wobbly Tooth Zanni Louise and Gillian Flint Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret ... Tiggy has a very wobbly tooth, and she doesn’t want to lose it! But can she survive a whole day at school without opening her mouth? Lucky Tiggy has her magic paintbrush with her – but will it help keep her wobbly tooth safe?

Author Details

Publication

01 April 2019

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Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504120

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

Format

200 x 150 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

5 and up

Series

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush

Category

Child Junior Fiction

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SOR

Zanni Louise has authored five bestselling books for young children. Her books have sold into 19 world territories, and have been recognised by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Zanni tours schools and festivals across Australia, sharing her love of stories, and encouraging kids and adults to write their own stories. She is one of the Northern Rivers Storyboard authors, and also teaches how to write picture books through the Australian Writers Centre. Zanni lives in her little sunshine house in Northern NSW with two girls, one husband and a cat called Mary Feather Flower. Zanni looks forward to growing up one day, but for the moment, enjoys silly dancing, wanderling, and soft cheese. She prefers not to do the washing up.

A Hide and Seek Sleepover Zanni Louise and Gillian Flint

Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret … Today is a big day! Tiggy is going on her very first sleepover. She’s excited! But when she realises she forgot her special toy, she starts to feel nervous. Lucky Tiggy has her magic paintbrush with her – but will it help her get to sleep?

Key Information • • Publication

01 April 2019

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Younger Readers

ISBN

9781760504137

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

Format

200 x 150 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

5 and up

Series

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush

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Child Junior Fiction

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SOR

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The perfect first chapter book series for children who are looking to make the jump from picture books. Splashes of colour in the internals further link this early reader with the picture books they are used to. Designed to take readers through their first steps in spelling, punctuation and word choice, and with modern language so they are fun to read. The series builds reading confidence with word and situational familiarity – punctuated with some magic! Tiggy comes up against an emotional obstacle in each story, but with the help of her imagination and her friends, everything turns out okay in the end!

Stock up on all the Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush booksâ&#x20AC;Ś

Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret â&#x20AC;Ś

A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday Party Enid Bylton

A brand new full colour short story from Blyton's magical Wishing-Chair series - an excellent companion to the successful Magic Faraway Tree Adventure series and perfect for readers age 5+ 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! Together with their friend Binky the Pixie, Mollie and Peter wish to become a prince and princess for the day, celebrating the birthday of Princess Peronell at the royal palace. But whatever do you give a princess for their birthday? Short chapters and beautiful full-colour illustrations from Alex Paterson make the Wishing- Chair Adventures series perfect bedtime reading for children aged five and upwards. A richly nostalgic offering for grandparents and parents to share with the next generation of Blyton fans.

Key Information Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

EUK - Fiction

ISBN

9781405292665

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

198 x 129 mm

Extent

80pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Junior Fiction

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The first in the exciting series of Wishing–Chair Adventures a fun short story from the original Wishing-Chair series with gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Alex Paterson A wonderful companion to the colour Faraway Tree Adventure series which has sold over 150k copies The Land of Birthdays was the strongest Faraway Tree Adventure selling title Over 500 million copies of Blyton sold worldwide With the announcement of the Magic Faraway Tree film and growth of the brand into a range of licensing merchandise, awareness of Blyton is higher than ever!

Why is this the perfect early reader? Each book is a short, self-contained adventure originally featured in The Enchanted Wood or The Magic Faraway Tree. A new land every time!

Packed full of vibrant & colourful illustrations.

Bold, easy to read text that builds up the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence and skills.

Playful layouts that highlight the scene and add to the narrative.

The perfect introduction for a new generation of Enid Blyton fans. *indicative images only

This is Owl Libby Walden and Jacqui Lee

This is Owl. Have you met? No? Well let me introduce you... With flaps and interactive play, this humorous title will have you clapping and flapping along! Key Information • Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781848578005

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Format

292 x 193 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

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This quirky, light-hearted book encourages children’s imaginations to take flight as they find owl and help the birds on their adventures The humorous and playful tone will captivate young readers Expressive and striking illustrations which make the story come to life Fun flaps that draw readers into the action

This is... Owl? Owl? Wake up!

Owl, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re embarrassing me... this is not how we agreed to start the book!

Try tickling Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tummy to wake Owl up.

No, we need both eyes open, Owl. Your audience is waiting...

Ah! I know! Owls are nocturnal. That means Owl is active only during the night-time.

Clap three times to switch off the Sun.

That’s better! Now, let’s try again. This is Owl. Owl lives in a tree.

But what’s the matter, Owl?

Sweep Louise Greig and Julia Sarda

Ed's bad mood begins as something really small, hardly a thing at all. But before long it grows, gathers pace, and spreads through the whole town. Can Ed sweep his troubles away? An uplifting story about confronting big emotions from the author of The Night Box, stunningly illustrated by Julia Sarda. Whether you are three or 103, a bad mood is something we can all relate to and this is the perfect book to help open up discussions about emotions with young children. Publication

01 April 2019

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Imprint

EUK - Picture Books

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ISBN

9781405283779

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

245 x 275 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Picture Book

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SOR

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New picture book from the author of The Night Box which was nominated for the 2018 Kate Greenaway Medal The perfect bedtime story to help children learn to recognise and deal with big emotions

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Juia Sarda is a rising star and her illustrations bring the energy and character of Greig's story to life

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Gorgeous autumnal cover with shiny copper foiled leaves

Ed in a good mood is a very nice Ed.

Not one of those tiny whirlwinds in a teacup that blow over before they have even begun.

Ed in a bad mood is not.

And Ed was in a bad

mood.

No, this mood swept over him in a raging storm and stuck.

Ed knew perfectly

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Lifesize Dinosaurs Sophy Henn

Let's go on a LIFESIZE prehistoric adventure! The second interactive non-fiction adventure from bestselling picture book star, Sophy Henn. Step into the book to see how YOU measure up against some of the world's most incredible dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations so you can try on a Utahraptor's claw, compare your nostrils with a Diplodocus, see how a Stegosaurus plate would look on your back, wear a Pteranodon's beak, and much, much more. And don't forget to open up the fold-out pages to reveal a LIFESIZE Tyrannosaurus rex mouth that's over a metre long! ROAR! This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures for Jurassic Park fans and young dinosaur enthusiasts. For more adventures collect the first book in the series LIFESIZE to see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing animals.

Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

EUK - Picture Books

ISBN

9781405293952

Binding

Paperback

Key Information

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

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Format

300 x 300 mm

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Extent

32pp

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Illustrations

Full Colour

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Age Range

Series

Category

Child Non Fiction

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SOR

Children can try on a Utahraptor claw, go head to head with a Diplodocus, wear a Pteranodon beak, and much more! Open up the double gatefold to reveal a LIFESIZE Tyrannosaurus rex mouth Check out the line-up at the back of the book to compare the size of the dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures Follow up adventure to LIFESIZE, bestselling picture book creator Sophy Henn's first non-fiction book

Let’s start at the very beginning . . . dinosaurs began their lives as eggs! And those eggs came in different shapes, sizes and colours, just like these LIFESIZE dinosaur eggs . . .

WOW! This LIFESIZE Beibeilong egg is the largest known dinosaur egg EVER.

This LIFESIZE Deinonychus egg is hatching – awwwww, how cute! But not for long, as this little dino grew up into a deadly predator! Quite possibly the smallest dinosaur egg is this LIFESIZE Massospondylus egg. But Massospondylus wasn’t the smallest dinosaur ever – see how big it grew at the back of this book! LifeSizeDino_68532_INS.indd 8

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This LIFESIZE Diplodocus egg would have been laid in the forest and then covered with earth and leaves. Once the baby hatched, it would push up through the earth and have to fend for itself straight away.

Here is a LIFESIZE Maiasaura egg – the baby dino inside was up to 30 centimetres long and curled up into a tight ball to fit inside the egg.

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20 LIFESIZE books

Wow! We’ve travelled back in time to see some amazing LIFESIZE dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Let’s see how they compare in size to one another. And then measure yourself using the book to find out how you compare.

Pteranodon (TEH-ran-oh-don) Wingspan: up to 6 metres Did you know? Pteranodon had a beautiful head crest that kept its head balanced and helped it steer when flying.

Diplodocus (dip-LOD-er-cus) Head to tail: up to 25 metres Did you know? Diplodocus never stopped growing throughout its whole life! 83 LIFESIZE books

Allosaurus (al-oh-SORE-us) Head to tail: up to 8.5 metres Did you know? An Allosaurus head was so big and heavy that if it hadn’t had such a big tail it would have just fallen over!

Stegosaurus (steg-oh-SORE-us) Head to tail: up to 9 metres Did you know? Stegosaurus means ‘roof lizard’. 30 LIFESIZE books LifeSizeDino_68532_INS.indd 28

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Creature Features: Dinosaurs Natasha Durley

Vibrantly illustrated by Creature Features illustrator Natasha Durley, this is a dinosaur book with a difference. Each page is bursting with unusual creatures from the time of the dinosaurs, all united by a common characteristic. From long necks to terrific teeth, and from tyrannosaurs to ancient turtles, this eclectic collection of species celebrates the diversity of the dinosaurs and the animals they lived alongside. And with something to look for on every page, it's guaranteed to inspire and fascinate young dinosaur lovers.

Key Information • • Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781787413818

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

Format

235 x 300 mm

Extent

24pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Non Fiction

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SOR

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Colourful contemporary artwork from designer and illustrator Natasha Durley Unusual creatures from the time of the dinosaurs are grouped by features - such as armour, big teeth, flippers, feathers and head crests Consultant is education officer at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History Packed with detail for young dinosaur-lovers to pore over 2 new books to come from Natasha Durley: Space (board book in same format as Creature Features) and Pond (for readers 7+)

Mega Meltdown Jack Tite

Nearly three million years ago the Ice Age began. Oceans froze, ice sheets covered land and animals, along with humans, found ways to thrive. These prehistoric creatures were weird, wonderful and enormous. Explore the Earth continent by continent and come face to face with Ice-Age megafauna, such as North America's short-faced bear - which was 3.7 metres tall, and mastodons - which weighed twice as much as a T. rex! Accompanying the images, lively text allows you imagine exactly what these mega animals were like!

Key Information • • Publication

01 April 2019

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Imprint

Big Picture Press

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ISBN

9781783708314

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Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$36.99 | NZ$39.99

Format

290 x 290 mm

Extent

64pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Non Fiction

Terms

SOR

First stunning offering from debut talent Jack Tite Fully illustrated pages in Jack's striking style Gatefold pages reveal some of the largest animals of the Ice Age Jack's second title will be on VIKINGS coming soon! Discover Ice-Age animals continent by continent

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Early Humans Our early human relatives appeared around the start of the Pleistocene epoch, and lived alongside the prehistoric animals in this book. Though conditions would have been harsh, early humans adapted, survived, evolved and spread. As the last glaciers began to melt about 15,000 years ago, people could venture into the previously deep-frozen lands of the far north.

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The Mega Meltdown We know about these animals because of the mega meltdown that followed the Ice Age. Fossilised bones and even complete animals locked in ice, with their skin, fur and blood preserved, have allowed scientists to re-imagine the prehistoric animal world.

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Around 2.6 million years ago our planet began to change. Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperature cooled, freezing the oceans and forming vast ice sheets over land, especially in the north. For the next 2.5 million years glaciers came and went in a series of ice ages. This long period of time is known as the Pleistocene epoch, or the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ice Ageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and the creatures that roamed the land, swam in the oceans and soared in the air were truly enormous, weird and wonderful.

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Changing Lands With so much water frozen in glaciers and ice sheets, sea levels dropped, revealing bridges of land between continents such as North America and Asia. Both animals and humans travelled across these bridges, spreading into new territories. As the ice melted and sea levels rose, these routes were hidden again.

Supersized Animals The supersized animals that lived in the Ice Age are known as Pleistocene megafauna (mega = large, fauna = animals). Beavers were bear-sized, giant sloths fought off sabre-tooth cats, huge birds filled the skies and hulking mammoths roamed the land. Get ready to journey around prehistoric Earth and come face to face with its inhabitants.

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Reptile Giants There were plenty of reptiles that lived alongside giant ripper lizards during the Ice Age. These included the 6-metre-long crocodile, Quinkana, giant snakes that lurked in watering holes and strangelooking turtles with horns and spiked tails, much like glyptodonts.

MARSUPIAL LION These prehistoric predators were not actually lions – they belonged to a family of carnivorous marsupials called Thylacoleonidae and were more closely related to koalas than big cats. Some were squirrel-sized, but the biggest was the marsupial lion, Thylacoleo. It measured around 1.5 metres from head to tail and weighed up to 160 kilograms, heavier than a jaguar! With retractable claws, opposable thumbs and specialised teeth, marsupial lions were hypercarnivores, preying on enormous Australian Ice Age mammals.

Rare Remains Megalania prisca bones are extremely rare finds. Vertebrae, single teeth, lower jaws and limb bones have been dug up, but scientists are yet to discover a complete skeleton, meaning there is still a lot we don’t know. From dating the bones, scientists estimate giant ripper lizards became extinct about 50,000 to 40,000 years ago, as the climate changed and the animals they ate began to disappear.

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Tough Love These top carnivores were expert climbers but probably hunted mainly on the ground. Like most big cats today, they were most likely solitary animals. When a female marsupial lion had young she resided in a cave, sheltering her joeys from predators and teaching them how to climb on the rock faces. Like other marsupials, she had a pouch to carry and nurture her joeys. As the joeys became able to fend for themselves, it’s possible the mother chased them away. This meant she could find another mate and have more young.

Without a Home So, why would such an impressive predator go extinct? Unlike northern parts of the world, during the Ice Age Australia was minimally affected by the massive spreading glaciers and then the ma jor meltdown. However, it was affected by climate change as conditions became warmer, more varied, and generally drier. Also, the newly arrived humans could have preyed upon the animals that marsupial lions ate. The introduction of fire-stick farming would have been another factor. Unable to feed or find a home, these fierce predators were on the way to extinction by about 40,000 years ago.

The Biggest Bite Despite Thylacoleo’s modest size in comparison to other megafauna alive at the time, scientific studies have shown us that it had one of the strongest bites of any mammal, living or extinct. This meant it could have taken down prey much larger than itself, including giant wombats. A marsupial lion’s teeth were highly specialised too, with huge incisors and unusually long back teeth, ideal for slicing meat. Some scientists think these carnivores were ambush hunters, stalking prey from hiding places such as overhanging branches, then striking with speed and killing their unfortunate victims.

Tallest Tower, Smallest Star Kate Baker and Page Tsuo

Have you ever wondered how a dinosaur would measure up against the Great Pyramids of Giza, if a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane, or how many atoms could fit inside a grain of sand? These are just some of the questions explored in this extraordinary book of comparisons. Detailed images drawn to scale, informative text and unexpected visual analogies w ill help the reader to comprehend just how fast, how strong, how small and how big things really are. With stunning Victorian-style artwork by awardwinning illustrator Page Tsou, this visual feast of a compendium will surprise and delight inquisitive minds in equal measure. Peek inside and discover a beetle that is stronger than an elephant, meet the pterosaur that was bigger than a spitfire and explore the furthest reaches of the known universe.

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Big Picture Press

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9781783708451

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Hardback

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AU$29.99 | NZ$32.99

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340 x 270 mm

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40pp

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Page Tsou is fast developing an international reputation for his work and has completed commissions from clients such as Disney and YAMAHA The illustrations have a lithograph aesthetic that is both vintage and contemporary Highest Mountain, Deepest Ocean has sold over 50,000 copies in 12 different countries

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Lost World : Giants F

ossil discoveries have revealed an amazing world of extinct megafauna – enormous versions of creatures that live today. Imagine beavers the size of bears, sloths as large as elephants and armadillos as big as a car. Many of these creatures lived alongside early humans and their cousins, and may have either hunted them or been hunted by them. Most megafauna species died out due to dramatic climate changes around the end of the last Ice Age 11,700 years ago.

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CREATURES THEN 1 Hyracotherium Shoulder height: 30–60 cm | Weight: 9 kg Lived: Europe, N. America, c.55–33 mya Not all prehistoric creatures were bigger than they are today. This early horse was around the same size as a small dog.

2 Mammuthus primigenius

3 Titanoboa cerrejonensis

in the cold temperatures, and long, twisted tusks that could grow more than 4 metres long. It was once thought that the mummified remains of mammoths discovered in the Siberian permafrost belonged to giant burrowing animals that died as soon as they were exposed to sunlight.

Height: 3–3.5 m | Weight: 6.6 tonnes Lived: Asia, Europe, N. America, c.700,000–4,000 ya The 'woolly mammoth' was similar in size to the average elephant. Unlike its modern relative, it had a coat of thick, curly fur to keep it warm

Length: 13–14.6 m | Weight: 1 tonne Lived: S. America, c.60–58 mya These monstrous snakes lived in the rainforests of South America millions of years ago. They were longer than a bus and were capabale of swallowing a crocodile whole.

4 Paraceratherium

6 Megalania prisca

Shoulder height: 5.5 m (up to 8 m with its head raised) | Weight: 15–20 tonnes Lived: Europe and Asia, c.30–16.6 mya This enormous plant-eating rhinoceros was perhaps the largest land mammal of all time. With its head raised it stood around two times taller than an elephant. It used its long, thick neck to reach leaves high in the treetops.

Length: 5.5 m | Weight: 600 kg Lived: Australia, c.1.8 mya–40,000 ya Fossil finds suggest that this terrifying ancient lizard feasted on komodo dragons and giant kangaroos. It is thought that – as well as having very sharp teeth – it had toxic saliva that sent its victims into shock.

5 Castoroides

Length: 3.3 m | Weight: 2 tonnes Lived: S. and N. America, c.5.3 mya– 11,700 ya This huge armadillo was roughly the same size and shape as a Volkswagen Beetle car. It was armed with a thick,

Length: 2.5 m | Weight: 125 kg | Lived: N. America, c.1.4 mya–10,000 ya These bear-sized beavers had cutting teeth that could grow up to 15 cm long.

7 Glyptodon clavipes

rigid shell and a powerful spiked tail that it could swing like a baseball bat. To get past the Glyptodon's armour to its soft belly, predators would have needed to flip it over onto its back – no easy task given that it weighed up to 2 tonnes!

8 Megatherium americanum Length: 6 m | Weight: 3.8 tonnes Lived: S. America, c.1.8 mya–10,000 ya This mega-sized sloth usually walked on all fours, but its fossilized footprints show that it could also walk on two legs for short distances, leaving its arms and claws free to grab twigs and leaves. When standing upright it would have been as tall as a two-storey house.

CREATURES NOW

D. Rhinocerotidae (White rhinoceros)

H. Choloepus hoffmanni (Hoffman's Two-Toed Sloth)

A. Equus ferus caballus (Horse)

Shoulder height: 2 m | Weight: 3.6 tonnes | Lives: Africa, Asia

Height: 74 cm | Weight: 9 kg Lives: Central and S. America

E. Castor canadensis (American beaver)

ya = years ago mya = million years ago Megafauna – The term megafauna is used to describe large ('mega') animals ('fauna') with an adult body weight of over 45 kg. Humans are actually megafauna, as are elephants, giraffes, whales and lions.

Shoulder height: 1.7 m | Weight: 900 kg Lives: Worldwide, except polar regions

B. Loxodonta africana (African elephant) Height: 4 m | Weight: 6.3 tonnes Lives: Africa, Asia Elephants are the biggest and heaviest land creatures alive today.

C. Boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) Length: 4 m | Weight: 45 kg Lives: Central and S. America

Length (not including tail): 0.9 m Weight: 32 kg | Lives: N. America

F. Varanus niloticus (Nile monitor lizard) | Length:

2.4 m | Weight: 15 kg | Lives: Africa

G. Priodontes maximus (Giant armadillo) Length (not including tail): 1 m Weight: 32 kg Lives: S. America

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2 Basilosaurus isis (meaning ‘king lizard’) Length: 18 m | Lived: N. Africa, N. America and Asia, c.40–30 mya Despite their name, these fearsome predators were not reptiles – they were enormous, ancient whales. They had long snakelike bodies and a powerful bite capable of crunching

1 Livyatan melvillei Length: 18 m | Lived: S. America, c.13–12 mya Named after the Biblical sea monster and the author of Moby Dick, this predatory whale had gigantic teeth that were more than 36 cm long. It is thought that it patrolled the world’s oceans feasting on baleen whales.

SEA CREATURES THEN

3 Carcharocles megalodon (meaning ‘megatooth’) Length: 18 m | Lived: Oceans around the world, c.15.9–2.6 mya These colossal sharks were around three times longer than a great white, and their jaws were 2.7 m tall – big enough to swallow a human whole. A single Megalodon tooth was more than 16 cm long and was used to tear into the flesh and crush the bones of other sea animals. Many years ago, fossilised shark teeth, found washed up on the shore, were thought to be the petrified tongues of dragons or snakes.

through bones. There is evidence that, like modern killer whales, they even preyed on other whales.

5 Machimosaurus rex (meaning ‘fighting lizard-king’) Length: 10 m | Lived: Africa, c.132–129 mya This ancient crocodile ancestor was as long as a bus and its skull alone was as long as person is tall. Its massive jaws were filled with sharp bullet-shaped teeth that it used to crunch through the shells of turtles.

4 Shonisaurus sikanniensis sp. (meaning ‘lizard from the Shoshone Mountains’) Length: 21 m | Lived: N. America, c.220 mya One of the largest marine reptiles that has yet been found, the Shonisaurus was longer than most modern whales. It had a short, toothless snout and is thought to have been a filterfeeder, sucking in food through its open jaws.

(Saltwater crocodile) Length: 5.48 m | Lives: Indian, Pacific oceans

C. Crocodylus porosus

(Great white shark) Length: 6 m | Lives: Oceans around the world

B. Carcharodon carcharias

(Blue whale) Length: 32 m | Lives: All oceans except enclosed seas and the Arctic Bigger than any dinosaur, the blue whale is as long as a Boeing 737 plane.

A. Balaenoptera musculus

SEA CREATURES NOW

or hundreds of years people have told tales of colossal sea creatures that could tear apart ships and drag sailors to a watery grave. Step back in time millions of years and the oceans were home to real live monsters – fearsome predatory whales, giant crocodiles and mega-toothed sharks whose bite was more powerful than that of a T-rex. The largest animal ever to have lived – the blue whale – still lives in our oceans today. Despite its size, it is harmless to humans and lives on a diet of tiny crustaceans.

Sea Creatures Then

A Walk Through Nature Libby Walden and Clover Robin

Our natural world transforms every day and month and year. But if we don't take time to look, wonders fade and disappear... A first book of nature that encourages young readers to pause and notice when flowers bloom, discover why leaves change colour and learn how birds build intricate nests.

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01 April 2019

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Little Tiger Picture Books

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9781848578036

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Hardback

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AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

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276 x 211 mm

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32pp

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A perfect introduction to nature for young, curious minds Filled with gorgeous illustrations by Clover Robin Fun, interactive gatefolds to create an immersive experience A wonderful mix of gentle verse and facts about topics as diverse as migration and baby animals Beautiful, captioned pictures to help children identify animals and plantlike

Seedlings peep out from the ground and, once the flowers bloom, a kaleidoscope of colour comes to end the winter’s gloom.

From tiny seeds Plants like trees and flowers begin life as a seed. An oak tree was an acorn, a pod becomes milkweed.

This flower is commonly known as the cornflower becasue it grows in cornfields. The bright blue blossoms have been used in traditional herbal medicines, inks and dyes.

One poppy plant can produce between 10,000 and 60,000 seeds. Each flower produces 4–6 petals, which are crumpled at first but flatten over time.

When a seed is planted deep inside the earth, a shoot or stem will soon appear to mark its place of birth...

Bees collect sugary nectar from flowers in order to make honey. By travelling from plant to plant, pollen sticks to the bee’s legs and body and allows flowers to create more seeds.

The oxeye daisy can be found in many grassy areas. Its large round flower head is bright white and appears to ‘glow’ at dusk. Because of this, it is sometimes called a moon daisy or moonpenny.

The beach tides ebb and flow as light moves from east to west. Sand shifts throughout the day as crabs pause to take rest.

Light and life From the vast horizon climbs the early-morning Sun, a blinding light announcing that the new day has begun. The rays of light grow stronger and the sunbeams kiss the shore. The morning air grows warmer as the Sun begins to soar...

The Sun is an enormous star situated at the centre of our universe. Despite being the fourth furthest planet from the Sun, it takes around eight minutes for sunlight to reach the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface.

Most beaches are found on the coast. They are often covered in sand (a mixture of very small pieces of different rocks or minerals). The colour of sand is determined by what type of rock it is made from.

Hermit crabs use abandoned shells, typically old sea-snail shells, to protect their soft bodies from predators. When a hermit crab outgrows a shell, it will find a larger one to move into.

Seashells are made from the hard outer layer (the exoskeleton) of sea creatures, such as clams, oysters or sea-snails. Seashells come in all shapes, colours and sizes.

Best Babysitters Ever Caroline Cala

The first in a new laugh-out-loud series about three 12-year-old best friends who set up a babysitting business. When Bree, Malia and Dot find an old copy of the book The Babysitter's Club, they come up with a totally original idea – to set up their own babysitting business. I mean, they 100% unqualified and don't really like kids, but those are just details! And barring the odd disaster when the kids run riot and cover Bree in paint, it’s going well, until Malia’s evil older sister and her friends start up a rival business . . . the battle is on to see who will be crowned Best. Babysitters. EVER. Perfect for 8+ fans of Dork Diaries and Meg Cabot

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01 April 2019

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EUK - Fiction

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9781405288149

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Paperback

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AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

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198 x 129 mm

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224pp

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Black and White 9

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The Babysitter's Club for a new generation Perfect for 8+ fans of Dork Diaries and Pamela Butchart looking for a hilarious new series Caroline Cala is a New York-based journalist, blogger and editor who has written for Vogue, Huffington Post and ELLE A brilliant new comic voice in middle grade fiction with laugh-out-loud characters and best friendship at the heart Strong publishing momentum with book 2, The Good, the Bad and the Bossy, following in summer 2019

Barry Loser's book of keel stuff Jim Smith

The ultimate companion to the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7+ years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Tom Gates and Ahn Do. Barry Loser’s Book of Keel Stuff brings the Ultimate Book of Keelness into paperback – with brand new content including jokes, animal mash-ups and a 'Which Loser are you?' quiz. There are also the short stories ‘Bunky is a Loser’ and ‘My Dad is a Loser’, editions of the Daily Poo, a Q&A with Jim from his fans and pages of brand-new superkeel drawing guides and activities. Barry fans old and new will love Barry Loser’s Book of Keel Stuff. Don't miss all Jim's other brilliant books:

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01 April 2019

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EUK - Fiction

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9781405287128

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Paperback

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AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

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186 x 129 mm

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240pp

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Black and White

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Child Middle Fiction

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Barry Loser: I am not a loser Barry Loser: I am still not a loser (Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) Barry Loser: I am so over being a loser Barry Loser: I am sort of a loser Barry Loser and the holiday of doom Barry Loser and the crumpled carton Barry Loser hates half term! Barry Loser and the birthday billions Barry Loser: Worst school trip EVER Barry Loser is is the best at football NOT Future Ratboy and the Attack of the Killer Robot Grannies Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom-Noms (Winner of the Scholastic Lollies Award) Future Ratboy and the Quest for the Missing Thingy

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One of Egmont’s top fiction brands, Barry Loser has sold 560k copies across the series Jim Smith won the 2017 Scholastic Laugh Out Loud prize for Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms and he is nominated for the 2018 award with Barry Loser and the birthday billions I am still not a Loser won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for 7-14s in 2013, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize in 2013 and was also a 2014 WBD title

Chloe and Cracker Kelly McKain and Mandy Stanley

Saddle up for a week in pony paradise! At Sunnyside Stables, each girl gets her own pony to look after and ride for a week. Chloe is so looking forward to making new friends who are as pony-mad as she is. She promised her dad she’ll get a clear round in the jumping competition at Pony Camp, so she needs a pony who can really fly over the fences. Will Chloe and her pony manage to work together and make her dad proud?

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01 April 2019

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Little Tiger Fiction

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9781788950190

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Paperback

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AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

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198 x 129 mm

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128pp

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Black and White

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Child Middle Fiction

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Fresh, appealing series rebrand of best-selling pony series, PONY CAMP DIARIES Fun diary format complete with illustrative doodles Each book in series gives the perspective of a different girl at Pony Camp, spanning a range of different pony-riding abilities Perfect for pony-lovers and fans of PONY CLUB SECRETS, THE PONY MAD PRINCESS, THE RACEHORSE WHO WOULDN’T GALLOP and THE ONE DOLLAR HORSE Jam-packed with true-to-life pony-riding experiences; author Kelly McKain is an avid horse-rider Features fact-files at the back to teach readers about pony breeds and provide grooming tips! Almost 100,000 copies sold across the PONY CAMP series since 2006

A Hare, a Hound and Shy Mousey Brown Julia Hubery and Joanthan Bentley

There’s a hare in the air, there’s a hound on the ground, and watching them both is shy Mousey Brown … And so begins an enchanting adventure, complete with danger, silliness, bravery and romance. Mouse is tiny but bold, Hound is vast and menacing, Hare doesn’t have a clue and, between them, someone has to come out on top. Key Information    Publication

01 April 2019

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Little Hare

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9781760503765

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AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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240 x 250 mm

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32pp

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Full Colour 3 and up

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Child Picture Book

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Jonathan Bentley’s inspired illustrations are the perfect complement for Julia Hubery’s impeccable verse and humour. This is an escapade whose ending reminds us that love is blind … and that size should never matter! This is a story which should be read loud for full effect. The animals’ personalities leap off the page through the rhyming text and humourous, lively illustrations, as Mousey Brown decides to put aside his fear, and sets out to save Hare from danger.

Octopants Suzy Senior and Claire Powell

The perfect pants are hard to find for someone shaped like me. Could Octopants be just the job? Why not dive in and see . . .? There are all-in-ones for urchins and slipper-socks for eels... but will Octopus ever find a pair of pants to fit? A hilarious rhyming romp, packed with underwater underwear!

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01 April 2019

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Little Tiger Picture Books

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9781848699366

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Paperback

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AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

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260 x 249 mm

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32pp

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A laugh-out-loud story with rhyming text. Bright and colourful illustrations. With a brilliant blue foil cover!

I tried to buy some octopants. I tried all over town.

But everyone just laughed and laughed, Then answered with a frown . . .

“Underpants? For you?” they said, “Oh, no. We don’t have ANY. The problem seems to be your legs – You’ve just got six too many!”

“Now . . . underwear for you, sir? I think you’ve been misled. Perhaps you don’t need octopants But something else instead?”

And then I saw the problem. I’d looked at this all wrong. These legs weren’t legs. These legs were ARMS, And had been, all along!

The Book Without a Story Carolina Rabei

A celebration of libraries, books and the joy of sharing stories, perfect for sharing before bedtime. When the library closes and the last librarian has gone home to bed . . . the books come alive and tell stories of their adventures outside the library. But Dusty the book has never been borrowed and dreams of finding someone to share his story with . . . Will he find his perfect reader? Carolina Rabei’s gorgeous artwork bring this is magical story to life for children aged 3 years and up. Wonderfully capturing the magic of reading, this is a great book for encouraging reluctant readers and fostering a love of books.

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01 April 2019

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EUK - Picture Books

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ISBN

9781405288484

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Paperback

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AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

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275 x 245 mm

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32pp

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Full Colour

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An enchanting story about books coming alive in the library – this is Toy Story for books! Publishing in time to leverage the buzz around World Book Day, this is a celebration of discovering the magic of books Carolina Rabei was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal for her gorgeous debut picture book, Snow An inclusive picture book that will appeal to reluctant readers and encourage children to discover the magic of reading The perfect story for promoting libraries and bookshops

“There’s a girl called Sophie who comes in here all the time – she’d love to read you,” said Billy.

“But how will she see me if I’m all the way up here?” said Dusty.

“We’ll soon see about that,” said Marta the Million Marvellous Maths Puzzles.

“Leave that to me,” said Paul the Pop-Up Book of Paris.

The rest of the books stood on one another’s shoulders so that Paul could climb up to Dusty’s shelf.

But then a gust of wind blew in through the open window. Dusty’s pages whispered in the breeze, sending out a little cloud of dust.

“Atishoo!” sneezed Jake –

and he looked over at Dusty.

So Jake pulled Dusty over and looked at the picture. Then he turned the page. and saw another dinosaur picture. And another.

Dusty was full of them!

And there was a big picture of a dinosaur . . . just like the one he was drawing!

And next to each picture, there were these words. All about dinosaurs. His favourite thing in the whole wide world.

I Give You the World Stacey McCleary and Carmen Saldana

I give you the world and everything in it. Come, let me show you – it won’t take a minute… From soaring eagles and timid deer, to the winter’s chill and summer’s laughter, I Give You the World is a beautiful celebration of life and the natural world’s many precious gifts. With gorgeous illustrations from Carmen Saldaña, this is the perfect book to welcome a new baby to the world. Publication

01 April 2019

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Little Tiger Picture Books

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9781848698260

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Paperback

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AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

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280 x 245 mm

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32pp

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Full colour

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Child Picture Book

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With breathtaking illustrations from Carmen Saldaña (Bug Bear). The ideal gift for a christening, naming ceremony or new birth. An exquisite celebration of the natural world.

imid doe, t e h t u o y o t I give stepping through fresh fallen snow. I give to you the day thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done, the fading light, the sinking sun.

g i l h n t o , o m e l a p e h t , l w o g n i t o The ho e l k r a p s t a h t s the star through the night.

Happy Birthday to You! Winnie-the-Pooh

It is Winnie-the-Pooh’s birthday, and the Hundred Acre Wood is buzzing with excitement. Pooh’s friends are looking forward to the special birthday lunch that he is hosting for them, but what will happen when Pooh accidentally eats all of the honey he had put aside for the party?

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01 June 2018

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Disney Classics

ISBN

9781760501167

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Hardback

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AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

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250 x 250 mm

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32pp

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Full colour

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3 and up

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Winnie-the-Pooh

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Child Picture Book

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Perfect as a birthday gift for children A fun, celebratory story about birthdays and the importance of friendship

Pooh tried counting heffalumps , but then he started worrying that perhaps a heffalump might be rummaging through his honey pots.

Just to be sure, he got out of bed to check his honey was

safe and uneaten , which luckily, it was.

When Pooh woke up he felt peckish. He went to the cupboard to get a little

smackerel of something, but soon remembered that he had eaten all of

Pooh thought and thought

his honey last night. There would be nothing for his friends to eat when

and then thought some more.

they arrived for his birthday lunch!

Finally he came up with a Very

Good Idea.

He knew he would need some help to carry it out, so he called upon his good friend Piglet.

Pooh and Piglet packed up all the food into a

picnic basket

ready to take to the party.

Finally, the two friends set off back to Poohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Pooh was sorry that there would be

no honey

his birthday lunch, but glad that all of his friends would have their favourite things to eat.

I thought I saw an… elephant! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the elephant hiding in every scene. Is it behind the tree? Or on the slide? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

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01 April 2019

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Templar Publishing

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ISBN

9781783707119

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Board Book

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AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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160 x 160 mm

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10pp

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Child Novelty

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Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satifsying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from Google doodler Lydia Nichols Shows familiar scenes from day-to-day life. The elephant is hiding somewhere round the park.

I thought I saw a... bear! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the bear hiding in every scene. Is it in the car? Or on the train? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing along with this fresh new novelty series.

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01 April 2019

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Templar Publishing

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ISBN

9781783707140

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Board Book

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AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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160 x 160 mm

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10pp

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Full Colour

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Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satisfying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from Google doodler Lydia Nichols Shows familiar scenes from day-to-day life -the bear is hiding around different types of transport.

I thought I saw a... dinosaur! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the dinosaur hiding in every scene. Is it behind the sofa? Or in the show er? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artw ork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

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01 April 2019

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Templar Publishing

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ISBN

9781783706648

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Board Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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160 x 160 mm

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10pp

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Full Colour

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Category

Child Novelty

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Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satisfying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols Show s familiar scenes from day-to-day life - the dinosaur is hiding somewhere round the house.

I thought I saw a... lion! Lydia Nichols

This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the lion hiding in every scene. Is it in the restaurant? Or at the hairdresser's? Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artw ork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

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01 April 2019

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Imprint

Templar Publishing

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ISBN

9781783707621

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Board Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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160 x 160 mm

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10pp

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Full Colour

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Series

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

Brand new pre-school novelty series Sturdy and satifsying sliders are perfect for babies and toddlers Stylish and amusing artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols Shows familiar scenes from day-to-day life - the lion is hiding somew here round the town.

The Wheels on the Bus & Other Favourite Songs Genine Delahaye

Charming illustrations bring well-known songs and rhymes to life in this fun collection. Children will love singing along to Five Little Speckled Frogs, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Hot Cross Buns.

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Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Picture Books

ISBN

9781788812955

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$19.99

Format

236 x 156 mm

Extent

24pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

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Series

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

Sturdy board book with a die-cut cover. A classic selection of well-loved songs that children will love to sing along to. This companion book to This Little Piggy and Other Favourite Nursery Rhymes and Hickory Dickory Dock and Other Favourite Nursery Rhymes features warm and fun animal characters throughout from Genine Delahaye.

No!

Tracey Corderoy and Tim Warnes

Archie was adorable. Everybody said so. Until one day he learned a new word… "No!" Archie says "No!" at mealtimes, bath times, and every single bedtime... A hilarious tale that's perfect for parents who are finding themselves suddenly tackling tantrums. Now available as a sturdy board book! Publication

01 April 2019

Key Information

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

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ISBN

9781848699823

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Binding

Board Book

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Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

Format

168 x 163 mm

Extent

28pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

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Series

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

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A hilarious tale – perfect for parents whose toddler may be over-using the word "No!" Now available as a board book, with sturdy pages perfect for small hands. The cheeky, charming Archie will win the hearts of children and parents alike. By award-winning author Tracey Corderoy, and best-selling illustrator Tim Warnes.

Why?

Tracey Corderoy and Tim Warnes

Archie is a rhino with a LOT of questions. He wants to know everything: “Why glue is so sticky? Why do dropped things go SMASH?” If only finding out was a little less messy… Everybody’s favourite rhino returns in this brand-new sequel to No! from the wonderful Tracey Corderoy and awardwinning Tim Warnes.

Publication

01 April 2019

Key Information

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

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ISBN

9781848699830

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$15.99

Format

168 x 163 mm

Extent

28pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

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Perfect for all families with inquisitive children who won’t stop asking “Why?” A hilarious sequel to No! from award-winning author Tracey Corderoy, now available as a sturdy board book! With fresh and funny illustrations from Tim Warnes Brimming with gorgeous illustrations, this warm, funny book is guaranteed to become a firm favourite. A must for all families with curious toddlers who just love to ask “WHY?”

A Kiss for You

Patricia Hegarty and Laura Barker

Children will love turning the flaps to see how the baby animals interact with their parents in this cute little board book, perfect for sharing!

Key Information • • • Publication

01 April 2019

Imprint

Little Tiger Novelty

ISBN

9781848578050

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

Format

190 x 190 mm

Extent

10pp

Illustrations

Full colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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SOR

Cute animal drawings with exciting flaps to make reading a joy Poetic text celebrating love between parents and children Fun heart-shaped book to match heart-warming content

Secret Woodland Activity Book Mia Underwood

The Secret Woodland Activity Book is a beautifully illustrated and immersive Scandinavian-style woodland-themed activity book full of magic and make-believe. Rather than being an activity book that children take with them when playing outside, this exciting title is pact full of woodland activities for children to do wherever they are. Some of the characters in the woodland activity book include magical birds, woodland sprites and fairies as well as other more conventional creatures such as bears, owls and foxes. Activities in The Secret Woodland Activity Book include mazes, paper crafts activities, colouring in, recipes, scenes to create with help from the included stickers and treasure maps, and all with a mystical and magical theme!

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01 April 2019

Imprint

Button Books

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ISBN

9781787080263

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Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$22.99 | NZ$26.99

Format

230 x 300 mm

Extent

64pp

Illustrations

Full Colour

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Novelty

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Woodland-themed activity book full of magical characters Filled with wonderful woodland creatures from the real to the mystical – foxes, owls and bears to sprites and fairies Beautiful Scandinavian-style illustrations throughout With 4 pages of stickers to be used throughout the book For ages 4-8

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The Faraway Tree & Wishing Chair Collection Enid Blyton

With a bold design and an eye -catching mix of bright and pastel colours, this 6-book slipcase offers a range of Blyton favourites that children will adore. The charming, retro artwork makes this set of paperback books a must-have for Blyton fans.

Key Information Publication

01 June 2018

Imprint

EUK - Fiction

ISBN

9780603574580

Binding

Boxed Set

Price

AU$69.99 | NZ$72.99

Format

200 x 130 mm

Extent

1080pp

Illustrations

Black and White

Age Range

Series

Category

Child Fiction

Terms

SOR

• With a bold design and an eye -catching mix of bright and pastel colours, this 6-book slipcase offers a range of Blyton favourites that children will adore. • The charming, retro artwork makes this set of paperback books a must-have for Blyton fans. • Contains all 3 stories from The Faraway Tree and all 3 stories from The Wishing Chair

Stock available from 1 December 2018

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