New Releases and Promotions November 2017
The Magic Misfits
*Global release 21 November! From beloved award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical first book in a new series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy BB Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on. After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded kids. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches. These six Magic Misfits will soon discover adventure, friendship, and their own self-worth in this delightful new series.
"I read this book with excitement, delight, and the increasing suspicion that it was going to make me disappear.� – Lemony Snicket, author of the bestselling series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions
Neil Patrick Harris
*Global release 21 November! Neil Patrick Harris is an Emmy award-winning American actor, producer, director, magician, comedian and singer. “Two of my favorite things are magic and reading,” says Neil, “which collided with two new favourite things: my twin six-year-old children.” DID YOU KNOW? Neil Patrick Harris is a registered magician, and served as President of the Academy of Magical Arts from 2011–2014. Neil is currently starring in Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events as Count Olaf, the greedy guardian of three orphans – Violet, Klaus & Sunny Baudelaire – who are investigating their parents' mysterious death. Neil is best known for playing Barney Stinson in the television comedy series How I Met Your Mother and starring as Dr Horrible in Joss Whedon’s hilarious musical Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. As a child he starred in the popular television series Doogie Howser, MD.
The Magic Misfits
*Global release 21 November!
It’s the superb storytelling of Snicket whizzed with the whimsy of Dahl! From the award-winning actor and writer NEIL PATRICK HARRIS comes the brand-new Magic Misfits series, about an offbeat group of magicloving children who band together to protect their town from evil.
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21 November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Neil Patrick Harris
The Magic Misfits
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9781760501723 Paperback with flaps A$16.99/NZ$19.99 224 pages 198 x 128 mm Black and white 8+
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MASSIVE new joint acquisition with Egmont UK after a furious fourway international auction.
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ANZ tour to be confirmed!
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Manuscript available now – read it and be delighted!
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NEW four-book series, publishing one book a year.
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Author Neil Patrick Harris is HUGE on social media: Twitter: @ActuallyNPH 26.8m followers Instagram: @nph 6.1m followers Facebook: @nph 3m followers
"Magic and mystery abound… An earnest message about discovering the magic in the world and finding the family that suits you." – Kirkus Reviews
The Magic Misfits PACK
*Global release 21 November! *LIMITED PACKS AVAILABLE.
What tricks do you have up your sleeve? Join the magical band of misfits with this 24-copy pack that includes a 50% discount PLUS FREE playing card sets as a giftwith-purchase! Pack contains: 24 x The Magic Misfits 9781760501723 24 x Magic Misfits Playing Card Sets 1 x Black Dumpbin 1 x Header Card Publication: Imprint: Author:
21 November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Neil Patrick Harris
Magic Misfits Pack
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9349685007463 A$407.76/NZ$479.76 A$203.88/NZ$239.88 8+
*Limited packs available, so get in quick before they all disappear!
The Sleeping Beauty
The story of The Sleeping Beauty spills over with fairies and princes, passion and despair, magnificence and splendour, and the ballet version of this classic tale is the most romantic and spectacular of all. Australian Ballet Artistic Director David McAllister’s impressive 2015 production of The Sleeping Beauty, ornamented by internationally celebrated designer Gabriela Tylesova’s lavish costumes and sets, cast a spell of delight on its audiences and was a sell-out success. Now David McAllister and Gabriela Tylesova weave their magic again, transporting the enchantment of their 2015 production of The Sleeping Beauty to the pages of this book. David’s text and Gabriela’s illustrations recreate the world of this favourite ballet for readers to enjoy again and again. Based on the spectacular Australian Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty.
The Sleeping Beauty
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November 2017 Little Hare David McAllister Gabriela Tylesova
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Stunning picture-book adaptation of the fairytale classic, inspired by the Australian Ballet's lavish and spectacular production of The Sleeping Beauty.
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Written by the Australian Ballet's celebrated Artistic Director David McAllister, with breathtakingly opulent illustrations by internationally renowned and award-winning designer Gabriela Tylesova.
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After huge international acclaim in costume and set design, The Sleeping Beauty is Gabriela Tylesova's debut into the world of illustration.
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A lavish hardback gift edition with gold-foil, this will be a must-have Christmas present for all ballet fans.
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David McAllister's The Sleeping Beauty ballet returns for an encore performance in Sydney (November 2017), coinciding with the book's publication.
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Launch to be supported by PR campaign in collaboration with the Australian Ballet.
The Sleeping Beauty ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760129934 Hardback A$29.99/NZ$32.99 40 pages 310 x 260 mm Colour 5+
The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty
Minecraft Guide Collection This boxed set contains the first four Guide books in paperback, making this the ultimate Christmas gift for any Minecraft fan who wants to learn more about the game.
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November 2017 Egmont UK Minecraft
Minecraft Guide Collection ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405288576 Boxed set A$39.99/NZ$44.99 368 pages total (4 books) 210 x 148 mm Colour 9+
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Slipcase contains the first four Guides in this brand-new series: the Guide to Exploration; Guide to Creative; Guide to Redstone; and the Guide to the Nether and the End.
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This boxed set will keep any Minecraft fan busy over the school holidays!
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These Guidebooks contain all-new content that any gamer must know, including topic overviews and deep-dives into the world of Minecraft.
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Minecraft is the #1 biggest-selling PC game of all time and the #2 franchise in the book market.
BB-8 on the Run
When BB-8 is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, he has no choice but to keep rolling. It's all up to him to get a top-secret map back to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order. It's scary to have a big job when you're just a little droid on your own. But BB-8 isn't alone for long. As he speeds across the sand, BB-8 meets all kinds of strangers who need his help. Should he do good things, as Poe always told him, or will that get in the way of his mission?
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November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
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See how everyone's favourite little astromech droid makes friends and foils enemies in this funny and exciting new Star Wars adventure!
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BB-8 is a lovable, iconic Star Wars character.
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This stunning hardback with dust-jacket is set to become a firm favourite for young and old fans alike.
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Written by Drew Daywalt, author of the Crayons picture-book series (The Day the Crayons Quit; The Crayons’ Book of Colours).
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9781760501273 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 40 pages 226 x 282.5 Colour 4+
Star Wars: The Doodles Strike Back
The doodles have returned! Get creative with this new collection of activities and doodles, and complete your own awesome Star Wars scenes. Spanning the entire universe, from the days of the Galactic Republic to the Resistance’s battle with the First Order, there’s something for fans of all ages.
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Will keep arty young Jedis busy for hours and hours!
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Contains over 100 pages of Zack Giallongo’s entertaining illustrations to complete and colour. Zack has illustrated for DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics.
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Includes beloved characters new and old.
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Cover features eye-catching spot UV.
November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
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9781760500719 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 128 pages 300 x 245 mm Black and white 7+
Star Wars: The Doodles Strike Back
Star Wars: The Doodles Strike Back
The Legends of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight *Publishing mid-month on 13 November.
A collection of myths and tall tales about the legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, written by Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy award-winning author Ken Liu.
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13 November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
The Legends of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501280 Paperback A$17.99/NZ$19.99 TBC TBC TBC 8+
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All-new, never-before revealed legends of the iconic Star Wars character: Luke Skywalker.
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Part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi fiction program.
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This is the perfect immersion for fans ahead of the new film releasing in December 2017.
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Written by New York Times bestselling author Ken Liu.
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.
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November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Where’s the Wookiee #2 ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760129972 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 40 pages 300 x 216 mm Colour 6+
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The exciting sequel to the bestselling Star Wars book of the past 10 years, Where’s the Wookiee, which sold over 20,500 units!
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Perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages!
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Features 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.
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Join Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Darth Vader and many more for another adventure.
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars series.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Where's the Wookiee? ISBN: 9781760126490 Reissue:
December 2015
Where’s the Wookiee #2
Where’s the Wookiee #2
Star Wars Forces of Destiny is an exciting new series of 16 animated shorts, books, toys and apparel that celebrates the power and stories of your favourite Star Wars heroines. Enjoy three new daring adventures in each book with some of your favourite Star Wars heroines! These thrilling tales have all the action and fun of a galaxy far, far away ‌
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
• Forces of Destiny are bite-sized, self-contained short stories delivered in a format that is perfectly tailored to a medium highly consumed by ages 6+. • Each book contains three amazing adventures!
• Toys, role-play items and accessories by Hasbro are supported by all major retailers.
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November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Daring Adventures Volume 1 ISBN: 9781760501648
Daring Adventures Volume 2 ISBN: 9781760501655 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Paperback A$12.99/NZ$14.99 120 pages 210 x 135 mm Black and white 6+
• Supported on Disney Channel on Foxtel, Sky and Fetch with book reviews and book giveaways on Hanging With, plus social media excitement on Disney’s digital platforms. • Key talent from across the Star Wars films and animated TV series will reprise their roles for the Forces of Destiny shorts: Rey (Daisy Ridley), Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), Sabine Wren (Tiya Sircar), Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong’o) and more!
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – Volume 1
The Christopher Robin Collection
Join Christopher Robin on his adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh and their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Perfectly timed for the release of the dedicated Christopher Robin film on 23 November 2017, Goodbye Christopher Robin, starring Australia’s own Margot Robbie!
The Christopher Robin Collection This charming collection of stories and poems, selected from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six tells extraordinary tales of a boy and his bear, accompanied by E.H. Shepard's beautiful illustrations.
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A special Christopher Robin film – Goodbye Christopher Robin – is due for release on 23 November 2017, so this character will be a hot topic! The film stars Australian actress Margot Robbie, and is a behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories inspired by his son.
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Features classic stories of a boy and his bear.
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Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself – are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since.
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Winnie-the-Pooh celebrated his 90th anniversary in 2016 and remains a beloved character for readers young and old.
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This is the perfect gift purchase for Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages!
November 2017 Egmont UK Winnie-the-Pooh
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9781405288019 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 160 pages 250 x 200 mm Colour 6+
The Christopher Robin Collection
The Christopher Robin Collection
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Grand Christmas Surprise
When the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood wake up to mysterious letters, and Winnie-the-Pooh is nowhere to be found, everyone is very confused. Little do they know that it is all part of a grand Christmas surprise!
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October 2013 Egmont UK A. A. Milne
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Grand Christmas Surprise ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781742970295 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$24.99 32 pages 253 x 186 mm Colour 5+
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This gorgeous Winnie-the-Pooh story is perfect for Christmas.
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The book comes with five individual messages contained in envelopes on the pages, which will delight small children.
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Also contains five special seasonal letters and pressout Christmas decorations!
Hectic Electric: The Rise of the Bread Baby
This madcap comedy-adventure series is completely hectic – and also heartwarming, ridiculously funny and wildly addictive! What do you get when you mix a strand of hair, some gingerbread mixture and a super-fancy robot-droid? A gingerbread bot-baby, of course! Finally, Joshie gets the little sister he always wanted – but she's a little, um, different to how he imagined ... Book two in the irrepressible and assured debut series from hot new talent Joshie Lefers.
Hectic Electric: The Rise of the Bread Baby
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The second map-cap book in Joshie Lefer's irresistible and HILARIOUS Hectic Electric series, following How to Hypnotise a Droid (July 2017).
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This series is in hot demand! Book one was over-subbed and reprinted before publication!
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The perfect first chapter book for reluctant readers, full of warmth and wit.
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Hilarious illustrations by Wayne Bryant.
November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Joshie Lefers Wayne Bryant
Hectic Electric: The Rise of the Bread Baby ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
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9781760128012 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$14.99 128 pages 190 x 150 mm Black and white 6+
ALSO AVAILABLE: Hectic Electric: How to Hypnotise a Droid ISBN: 9781760128005 Reissue:
July 2017
Ginger SNAP!
Join Ginger Green as she learns how to play SNAP!
Then, curl up in a cosy chair and read one of your four new Ginger Green, Play Date Queen books!
Ginger SNAP!
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November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane Jon Davis
Ginger SNAP! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501044 Book and toy A$24.99/NZ$27.99 4 Paperbacks 200 x 185 mm Black, white and purple 3+
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Includes a set of 52 Ginger Green, Play Date Queen cards + game instructions!
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Also includes four Ginger Green, Play Date Queen books: The New Friend; The Crazy Friend; The Next Door Friend; and The Fancy Friend.
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Follows the same successful format of the Hey Jack! and Billie B Brown memory games.
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The perfect game for children aged 3+ to enhance memory, concentration and matching skills.
Ginger Green, Play Date Queen: The Naughty Nice Friend *Special fancy fox price of $5!* Ginger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends. But will she ever have a drama-free play date? There’s no such thing, but don’t worry because Ginger Green IS the Play Date Queen! Ginger is playing with Olivia today – and it’s Christmas Eve! But what happens if the girls end up on Santa’s Naughty List?
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November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane Jon Davis
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Special $5 price – it’s the perfect stocking stuffer!
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Seasonal tale featuring everyone’s favourite fox, Ginger Green!
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Features eye-catching foiling on the cover.
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In this fun early-reader series, the clever Ginger Green navigates a range of tricky social situations with a lightness of touch and gentle humour.
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Play dates are a fabulous way to explore friendships and social etiquette in a way young readers will love.
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Perfect series for any child who is making their way from picture books into chapter books.
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$5 entry point to the series to hook new readers!
Ginger Green, Play Date Queen: The Naughty Nice Friend ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760500740 Paperback A$5.00/NZ$5.00 64 pages 198 x 128 mm Black, white and purple 4+
Ginger Green, Play Date Queen … the series so far!
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9781760127695
9781760127862
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9781760129606
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Billie B Skipping!
The perfect gift for all Billie B Brown fans who want to have some skipping fun this Christmas!
Billie B Skipping!
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November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin
Billie B Skipping! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501020 Book and toy A$24.99/NZ$27.99 4 Paperbacks 200 x 185 mm Black and white 5+
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Includes the final three Billie B Mystery books: Strawberry Thief; Stolen Stash; and Treasure Hunt.
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Also includes a limited edition bespoke Billie B skipping rope, which fans of the series will love!
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The purple and silver skipping rope is branded with the eye-catching Billie B Brown logo.
Billie B Brown: The Perfect Present Hey Jack: The Lost Reindeer
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November 2014 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin
Billie B Brown: The Perfect Present ISBN: 9781921759277 Extent: 60 pages Format: 198 x 128 mm Hey Jack: The Lost Reindeer ISBN: 9781742973081 Extent: 42 pages Format: 133 x 199 mm Binding: RRP: Illustrations: Age:
Paperback A$7.99/NZ$11.99 Black and white 5+
In The Perfect Present, Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won’t hurt, will it? In The Lost Reindeer, Jack can’t wait to give his best friend Billie her Christmas present. He made it himself! But what will happen when Billie’s present for him is way cooler? •
The perfect Christmas gift for any Billie B Brown or Hey Jack! fan.
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Seasonal colours and foil finishes make these a special gift purchase.
The Wishing Chair Collection 2017
This slipcase contains delightful editions of three classic Enid Blyton stories: The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair; The Wishing-Chair Again; and More Wishing-Chair Stories.
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November 2017 Egmont UK Enid Blyton
The Wishing Chair Collection 2017 ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9780603570773 Boxed set A$29.99/NZ$32.99 512 pages total 198 x 129 mm Black and white 7+
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Enticing stories containing all of the magic, fun and adventure that readers have come to expect from Blyton’s tales.
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Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.
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A great opportunity to hook a new generation of Blyton readers!
The Magic Faraway Tree Collection Slipcase
This slipcase contains delightful editions of three classic Enid Blyton stories: The Enchanted Wood; The Magic Faraway Tree; and The Folk of the Faraway Tree.
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December 2015 Egmont UK Enid Blyton
The Magic Faraway Tree Collection Slipcase ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9780603571787 Boxed set A$29.99/NZ$32.99 672 pages total 198 x 129 mm Black and white 7+
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Enticing stories containing all of the magic, fun and adventure that readers have come to expect from Blyton’s tales.
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Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.
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A great opportunity to hook a new generation of Blyton readers!
A Faraway Tree Adventure: Joe and the Magic Snowman
The perfect gift for Blyton fans and new readers! A classic short tale from Enid Blyton’s Magic Faraway Tree series, with fun and colourful illustrations by Alex Paterson. Join Joe, Beth, Frannie and cousin Rick as they go up the Faraway Tree for another fantastical adventure!
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November 2017 Egmont UK Enid Blyton
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Tenth book in this series for junior readers.
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Perfect bridge between picture books and chapter books, with break-out text and full-colour pictures on every page.
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Each book is a short, self-contained adventure, originally featured in The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree or The Folk of the Faraway Tree. A new land every time!
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Ongoing series publishing to maximise collectability and shelf space.
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Enid Blyton has sold over 500 million books worldwide!
A Faraway Tree Adventure: Joe and the Magic Snowman
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9781405286077 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$16.99 512 pages total 198 x 129 mm Colour 7+
A Faraway Tree Adventure… collect them all!
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The Hundred and One Dalmatians
When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect … the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into a spotty fur coat! With the help of some fearless furry friends, the parents set off on a brave rescue attempt. But can the parents rescue their precious pups in time?
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November 2017 Egmont UK Dodie Smith Steven Lenton
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A special picture-book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved story, perfect for younger readers.
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This classic tale of 101 spotty dogs has been adapted for the first time ever as a 32-page picture book.
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Fans of Dodie Smith's original story and the Disney film adaptation will love this new take on an old favourite.
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A great story, plus gorgeous artwork inside and foil and spot-UV on the cover makes this the perfect Christmas gift!
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9781405281652 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 275 x 245 mm Colour 4+
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
The Hundred and One Dalmatians PACK* *LIMITED PACKS AVAILABLE. *Featuring 10 Dalmatians.
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November 2017 Egmont UK Dodie Smith Steven Lenton
The Hundred and One Dalmatians Pack ISBN: RRP: NET: Age:
9349685007401 A$249.90/NZ$279.90 A$124.95/NZ$139.95 4+
Have a very SPOTTY Christmas with this adorable Dalmatian plush toy pack! This 10-copy pack comes with a paw-some 50% discount! Pack contains: 1 x Shelf talker advertising “Buy The Hundred and One Dalmatians and get a FREE plush toy” promotion 10 x Dalmatian plush toys 10 x The Hundred and One Dalmatians 9781405281652 * Indicative plush toy only.
Friendliest Friends: The Great Cat-Nap *Indicative image only.
Hello, friends! Welcome to the world of the Friendliest Friends – six Maltese puppies on a mission to be the Best. Dogs. Ever! Inspired by the real-life SACCONEJOLY family, this children’s picture book is packed full of fun, adventure and mischief. Emilia wants something that only a girl with six dogs would want – a cat! Her six dogs make it their mission to help, and they attempt to cat-nap a local moggy. But no matter how hard they try, they are foiled by cunning cats … How will the Friendliest Friends help Emilia get her wish?
Friendliest Friends: The Great Cat-Nap *Indicative image only.
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November 2017 Egmont UK SacconeJolys Francesca Gambatesa
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9781405288651 Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 32 pages 275 x 245 mm Colour 3+
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An exciting new picture book from the UK's best-loved family vloggers, with an active fan base of nearly 2 million parents daily – they are MASSIVE!
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The book is based on the SACCONEJOLYs six adorable Maltese dogs, who feature regularly on their YouTube Channel.
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Australia is the SACCONEJOLYs 3rd largest audience after the UK and US.
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They have a global reach of 8 million social media followers and their YouTube Channel has nearly 500 million views and over 1.8 million subscribers.
Friendliest Friends: The Great Cat-Nap
The 12 Days of Christmas A gloriously festive board book featuring the retro-tastic artwork of Melbourne artist Pilgrim Lee. Count it forwards or sing it backwards!
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November 2017 Little Hare Pilgrim Lee
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9781760129224 Board book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 24 pages 180 x 210 mm Colour 1+
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A colourful re-telling of a favourite Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, now in a sturdy board book format – perfect for little hands!
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Melbourne artist Pilgrim Lee’s illustrations blend colour, pattern, ‘60s psychedelia and strong lines in a way that feels familiar and nostalgic, yet new and undiscovered.
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Count it forwards or sing it backwards, this cumulative verse will be fun for the whole family.
The 12 Days of Christmas
The 12 Days of Christmas
A Maudie & Bear Story Meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. In The Snack Maudie is pernickety when it comes to setting up a morning tea spread with Bear. In Telling Stories Maudie gets upset with Bear because he falls asleep during one of her stories. But how will Maudie react when the shoe's on the other foot?
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Two more books in the stunning ‘A Maudie & Bear Story’ series, written by Jan Ormerod and illustrated by Freya Blackwood.
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The stories help explore themes of friendship, acceptance and cooperation with little ones – so important in today’s world!
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High-quality board books make these a special gift for young children.
November 2017 Little Hare Freya Blackwood Jan Ormerod
The Snack ISBN:
9781760500382
Telling Stories ISBN:
9781760500399
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Board book A$14.99/NZ$17.99 10 pages 197 x 160 mm Colour 1+
ALSO AVAILABLE: Making Up ISBN:
9781760128999
The Bike Ride ISBN:
9781760128982
Publication:
November 2016
A Maudie & Bear Story: Telling Stories
A Maudie & Bear Story: Telling Stories
Freya Blackwood Classics in Paperback
The perfect gift this Christmas are these brand-new PAPERBACKS of beloved illustrator Freya Blackwood’s classic titles!
Freya Blackwood Classics in Paperback
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November 2017 Little Hare Freya Blackwood
Perfect ISBN: Author:
9781760501402 Danny Parker
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Accessible paperback format at an irresistible price.
Go to Sleep, Jessie! ISBN: 9781760501242 Author: Libby Gleeson
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Rediscover Freya Blackwood’s CBCA Award-winning picture books: Perfect; Go to Seep, Jessie; My Two Blankets; and Look, A Book!
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Each book is stickered with a CBCA Award and Kate Greenaway Medal.
My Two Blankets ISBN: 9781760501419 Author: Irena Kobald Look, a Book! ISBN: Author:
9781760501259 Libby Gleeson
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Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 32 pages 260 x 210 mm Colour 2+
Freya Blackwood PB Pack – FREE tote bag promotion! *LIMITED PACKS AVAILABLE.
Customers will LOVE this “buy two Freya Blackwood paperbacks and get a FREE tote bag” promotion! Plus, this 12-copy pack includes a 50% discount! Publication: Imprint: Illustrator:
November 2017 Little Hare Freya Blackwood
Freya Blackwood PB Pack ISBN: RRP: NET:
9349685007388 A$179.99/NZ$215.88 A$89.94/NZ$107.94
Pack contains: 1 x Shelf talker advertising “buy 2 Freya paperbacks and get a FREE tote bag” promotion 6 x Freya Blackwood tote bags, made from high-quality calico and featuring illustrations from Freya’s beautiful picture books 3 x Perfect 9781760501402 3 x Go to Sleep, Jessie! 9781760501242 3 x Look, a Book! 9781760501259 3 x My Two Blankets 9781760501419
The Christmas Book
Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the timeless story of Christmas.
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December 2014 Hardie Grant Egmont Dick Bruna
The Christmas Book ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781921288814 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$21.99 26 pages 291 x 160 mm Colour 2+
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A charming Christmas classic retold and illustrated by the late Dick Bruna in his iconic style.
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Interesting wide-format hardback makes this really stand out on the shelf.
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Features traditional Christmas images like angels, lovingly illustrated by Dick Bruna.
Moon
Have you ever wondered why the moon shines in the night-time sky? As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles laying their eggs on white sandy beaches, to migrating birds using the moon to navigate their way to sunnier climes. Turn the peek-through pages to see the moon change shape as it goes through the lunar cycle.
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Introduces nocturnal animals to children.
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Clever die-cuts show the moon changing during its lunar cycle.
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Gentle rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud.
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Beautiful artwork from celebrated, award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup.
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Features stunning fabric die-cut cover and gold-silver foil moon.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Under the Same Sky ISBN: 9781848575868 Publication: July 2017 Publication: Imprint: Author:
November 2017 Little Tiger Press Britta Teckentrup
Moon ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848696679 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 275 x 225 mm Colour 3+
Bee ISBN: Publication:
9781848692886 July 2016
Tree ISBN: Publication:
9781848691285 September 2015
The Twelve Days of Christmas ISBN: 9781848958869 Publication: January 2014 RRP:
A$24.99/NZ$27.99
Moon
Moon
Moon
Britta Teckentrup Backlist PACK *LIMITED PACKS AVAILABLE.
Have a BRITTA TECKENTRUP moment in-store with this massive pack, featuring all of Britta’s stunning hardbacks plus FREE Christmas gift tags! This 12-copy pack also comes with a 50% discount! Publication: Imprint: Author:
November 2017 Little Tiger Press Britta Teckentrup
Britta Teckentrup Backlist Pack ISBN: RRP: NET: Age:
9349685007364 A$299.88/NZ$329.88 A$149.94/NZ$164.94 3+
Pack contains: 4 x Moon 9781848696679 2 x Under the Same Sky 9781848575868 2 x The 12 Days of Christmas 9781848958869 2 x Bee 9781848692886 2 x Tree 9781848691285 12 x Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Tags
It’s Christmas!
It’s Christmas! And Archie is SO EXCITED! He’s full of ideas to make this the most Christmassy Christmas EVER … Uh-oh – look out! Everyone’s favourite rhino is back for a brilliantly funny festive romp, featuring homemade Christmas jumpers and an unexpected snowstorm!
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Great value hardback picture book at only A$14.99!
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A hilarious sequel to No!, Why?, Now! and More!
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Cover features eye-catching spot-UV.
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This is the fifth book in the award-winning Archie series, which have printed over 250,000 copies worldwide, in 10 different languages.
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Perfect for little ones who are excited about Christmas!
ALSO AVAILABLE: Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
November 2017 Little Tiger Press Tracey Corderoy Tim Warnes
It’s Christmas! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848696716 Hardback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 32 pages 286 x 250 mm Colour 3+
Now! ISBN:
9781848692664
Why? ISBN:
9781848958944
No! ISBN:
9781848956520
More! ISBN:
9781848691346
RRP: Format:
A$14.99/NZ$16.99 Paperback
It’s Christmas!
It’s Christmas!
The Tintin Collection *Firm sale.
Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on extraordinary adventures and solves thrilling mysteries! From the Land of the Soviets to America, from outer space to the depths of the ocean, there are over 1,500 pages of delight in eight volumes of classic Tintin stories. The ultimate gift for any Tintin fan!
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April 2015 Egmont UK Hergé
The Tintin Collection ISBN:
9781405278454
Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Boxed Set A$220/NZ$220 1584 pages (8 Hardbacks) 214 x 150 mm Colour 8+
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The ultimate gift for any Tintin fan this Christmas, with over 1,500 pages of delight in 8 hardback volumes.
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Each hardback book contains 3 classic Tintin stories.
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A beautiful slipcase containing eight compact hardbacks, spanning the entire length of Hergé’s career.
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Tintin books sell over 100,000 copies every year in the UK alone, and have sold an estimated 230 million copies worldwide since 1929, proving these comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th century!
Festivals and Celebrations
Wherever they are in the world, people love to celebrate; as the seasons change, so do the festivities. This vibrantly illustrated book takes a look at some of the brightest, strangest, funniest and most beautiful festivals on the planet.
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November 2017 Little Tiger Press Sandra Lawrence Jane Newland
Festivals and Celebrations ISBN: 9781848575950 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Hardback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 64 pages 184 x 140 mm Colour 5+
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Small format and high-quality design make this a great gift purchase!
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Perfect introduction to festivals and celebrations for young readers.
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Includes examples from cultures and countries all over the world.
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Beautiful illustrations by Jane Newland throughout.
Myths and Legends
Uncover mythical legends and legendary myths in this beautifully illustrated handbook of stories. Delve into different cultures and religions, meet powerful gods and brave heroes and travel on fabled quests from tales of old.
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November 2017 Little Tiger Press Sandra Lawrence Emma Trithart
Myths and Legends ISBN: 9781848575967 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Hardback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 64 pages 184 x 140 mm Colour 5+
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Small format and high-quality design make this a great gift purchase.
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Engaging introduction to myths and legends; and includes wellknown and lesser known myths and legends.
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Beautiful illustrations by Emma Trithart throughout.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Animal Journeys ISBN:
9781848575264
Things That Grow ISBN: 9781848575257 Publication: New RRP:
February 2017 A$16.99/NZ$19.99
Myths and Legends
Star Friends: Wish Trap
Do you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Ionie and her star animal, a wildcat called Sorrel, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. When a young girl, Paige, wishes she could be on the gym team, she doesn’t realize that a Wish Shade hiding in her garden will make it come true in the worst way imaginable. Can the Star Friends stop the girls on the team from getting hurt and send the Wish Shade back where it came from?
Star Friends: Wish Trap
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The second book in this exciting new middle-grade series with magic and friendship at its heart.
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Perfect for animal lovers – what would your star animal be?
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Readers will enjoy following four relatable girl protagonists as they deal with everyday friendship problems.
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Linda Chapman is the author of the hugely popular My Secret Unicorn series.
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Adorable illustrations by Lucy Fleming really bring the story alive.
November 2017 Little Tiger Press Linda Chapman Lucy Fleming
Star Friends: Wish Trap ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
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9781847157904 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 160 pages 198 x 129 mm Black and white 7+
ALSO AVAILABLE: Star Friends: Mirror Magic ISBN: 9781847157867 Publication:
July 2017
Star Friends: Wish Trap
There’s a Dragon in my Stocking Eric and Pan are thrilled to hear something coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. But their festive visitor isn’t quite who they were expecting… Pan’s parents are in town for the holidays! With a full house – including, to Eric’s dismay, the Blooms – Eric has a tough time keeping Pan’s parents away from his own family. Then disaster strikes, leaving them all without Christmas dinner! Can the Mini-Dragons step in to save the day?
Publication: Imprint: Author:
November 2017 Little Tiger Press Tom Nicoll
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Seasonal title that fans of this series will love!
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Laugh-out-loud funny with strong series branding – collect them all!
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Highly illustrated throughout with graphics and breakout text to make this a great junior reader series.
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Perfect for readers aged 5–8 who are comfortable reading but may be intimidated by a lot of text.
There’s a Dragon in my Stocking! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781847158840 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$14.99 144 pages 177 x 125 mm Black and white 5+
There’s a Dragon… find them all!
9781847158161
9781847156716 9781847156761
9781847157171
9781847158086
Thomas & Friends: Bedtime Stories Treasury
Relive the most iconic tales of the trains of Sodor in this beautifully illustrated Thomas & Friends Bedtime Stories Treasury.
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October 2016 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends: Bedtime Stories Treasury ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760128845 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 192 pages 266 x 197 mm Colour 2+
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Features 10 classic Thomas & Friends stories.
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Beautifully illustrated full-colour internals.
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Features a special gold-foiled cover.
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Perfect for sharing at bedtime!
Thomas & Friends: Bedtime Stories Treasury
Thomas & Friends: Bedtime Stories Treasury
Thomas’ Big Pop-up Journey Where is Thomas going today? Turn the pages of this pop-up book to follow his travels around the Island of Sodor. Then fold out the pages to create an amazing 3-D play mat. And with play pieces of all your favourite engines, you can make up your own adventures for Thomas and his friends!
Reissue: Imprint: Author:
November 2016 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends
Thomas' Big Pop-up Journey ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405279390 Pop-up hardback A$34.99/NZ$39.99 24 pages 200 x 200 mm Colour 2+
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Full fold-out 3D mat with pop-up buildings, landmarks, bridges and crossings – it’s a Thomas fan’s ultimate play kit!
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Features 3D paper craft versions of Thomas and his friends to play with on the fold-out track.
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A great gift that will keep kids occupied for hours!