New Releases and Promotions September 2018
Minecraft Guide to Farming In Survival mode you're constantly in need of food and other useful items. You can find all these things on your travels, but a true survivor knows the importance of setting up their own farming systems. The official Minecraft Guide to Farming will teach you about EVERY ASPECT OF FARMING, from basic crop farming and animal breeding to setting up mob grinder farms to collect rare drops. With the help of this guide you'll be completely self-sufficient in no time. Sales Points
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September 2018 Egmont Minecraft
Minecraft Guide to Farming ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405290104 Hardback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 80 pages 148 x 210 mm Full Colour 9+
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The 'Better Together Update' was released in September this year. This unprecedented game update lets players on Xbox, mobile, VR and Windows 10 play together for the first time ever.
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Total sales of the game (across all editions) are in excess of 107 million units – more people are playing than ever before.
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Over 22 million units of the original PC/Mac version sold, making it the BESTSELLING PC GAME OF ALL TIME.
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Season two of Minecraft Story Mode (TellTale Games), launched in July 2017, with five episodes expected this year.
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This year, everyone can attend MINECON - the usual convention is being replaced by a live-stream event taking place over the internet on November 18th 2017. It will be co-hosted by actor Will Arnett.
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Minecraft books have now sold in excess of 12 million books worldwide.
Book 7 in the Minecraft Handbook Series
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Gone Series with these SPECIAL EDITION COVERS!
In the blink of an eye all the adults disappear in a small town in southern California and no one knows why. Publication: Imprint: Author:
September 2018 Egmont Michael Grant
Gone ISBN:
9781405292320
First a car crash; a house up in flames; then a complete communication meltdown… Suddenly cut off from the outside world, those that are left are trapped, and there’s no help on the way. They must do all they can to survive. Chaos rules the streets. Gangs begin to form. Sides are chosen - strong or weak. Cruel or humane.
Hunger ISBN:
9781405292306
A new world order is rising, and, even scarier, some survivors have power - power that no one has ever seen before…
Lies ISBN:
9781405292337
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Plague ISBN:
9781405292290
• Global sales of the GONE series have reached almost 4 MILLION! The series has sold over 250,000 units in Australia alone, and it remains on bestseller lists to this day!
Fear ISBN:
9781405292283
Light ISBN:
9781405292313
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Paperback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 576 pages 137 x 209 mm 12 +
• Michael Grant's GONE series is a blood-pumping, white knuckle, thrilling sci-fi series of epic proportions. It appeals to teenage fantasies of power: what would you do if all the adults disappeared? • It has a cult-like following, hits the zeitgeist and delivers an unbelievably thrilling, heart-inyour mouth pace. • Michael Grant is the evil genius of young adult fiction. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area and has written over 140 books, including the thrilling futuristic trilogy BZRK, the menacing Messenger of Fear and his most recent series, Soldier Girl.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Gone Series with this anniversary pack, complete with poster advertising the next thrilling instalment of the new Monster series! Pack contains: 3 x Gone, 3 x Hunger, 3 x Lies, 3 x Plague, 3 x Fear, 3 x Light 1 x A2 Poster PLUS receive a 50% discount! AU RRP $359.82 / Net $179.91 NZ RRP $413.82 / Net $206.91 ISBN: 9349685009825
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Photo Booth Star Wars This kit contains everything you need to BE AS STAR WARS AS YOU CAN BE!
The press-out masks will allow you to transform into all your favourite heroes and villains while you work on the fun puzzles in the book. Use the double-sided poster to create the perfect backdrop to all your intergalactic adventures. Get out a phone or a camera and get snapping! Sales Points
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Act Out Star Wars ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502638 Kit A$22.99/NZ$26.99 96 pages 235 x 320 mm Full Colour 5+
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The perfect kit for the Instagram photo booth generation!
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Dress-up is a best-selling category and here the masks will include Darth Vader, Chewie, Princess Leia and of course Yoda!
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The light sabers will add to the spectacle and the poster will form the perfect background for all those perfectly captured social media moments.
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Everything you need for a Star Wars Photo Booth is contained in the kit.
A Han & Chewie Adventure Jump inside the Millennium Falcon and help Han and Chewie as they journey across the galaxy on a simple smuggling job. But nothing is ever simple with Han Solo, and when things go wrong, Han pretends to be Jabba the Hutt to save himself, Chewie and the Millennium Falcon. And that's when things go from bad to worse! With more than TWENTY possible outcomes, readers will have to think like a true smuggler to keep Han and Chewie safe from Imperial TIE fighters, Mandalorian mercenaries and so much more! With so many different story paths, the adventures never end! Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author:
September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
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With more than 20 possible outcomes this choose your destiny adventure story is sure to capture imaginations.
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Features loveable rogue Han Solo and his trusty co-pilot Chewie, hugely popular characters from the Star Wars universe.
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Perfect for repeated readings as options change and the reader holds the power to decide what happens next.
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Will appeal to seasoned readers as well as those more reluctant.
A Han & Chewie Adventure ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503338 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 144 pages 194 x 133 mm Full Colour 6+
A Han & Chewie Adventure
Star Wars: Three Book Collection Find out about all the heroes, villains, aliens, creatures, beasts, starships, speeders and space stations in the Star Wars universe in these brilliant reference books! Sales Points
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Star Wars: Three Book Collection ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760503208 Boxed Set A$34.99/N$39.99 48 229 x 279 mm Full Colour All Ages
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Great value slipcase featuring THREE Star Wars hardcover books.
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Everything you need to know about the characters, creatures and vehicles in the Star Wars universe.
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Perfect for younger fans.
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Housed in a beautiful slipcase, this is the ideal gift for a budding Star Wars Fan!
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Included in the slipcase are:
Family Favourite Colouring Books
Colour in all your favourite characters! With Winnie, Star Wars and Disney, there’s a character for everyone.
Family Favourite Colouring Books
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont
Star Wars Family Favourites ISBN: 9781760502645 Disney Family Favourites ISBN: 9781760502652
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Great value colouring providing hours of entertainment.
Winnie-the-Pooh Family Favourites Colouring Book ISBN: 9781760503345
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Featuring favourite characters children will be delighted to colour.
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Record of strong volume sales of this type of product at this price.
Paperback A$2.99/NZ$3.99 64 pages 275 x 210 mm Black and White 3+
Star Wars Family Favourites Colouring Book
Disney Family Favourites Colouring Book
Winnie-the-Pooh Family Favourites Colouring Book
Waiting for Chicken Smith 'Every year, I stay in the same cabin at the beach with my family, and every year Chicken Smith's here too, with his Dad and his dog, Jelly. But this year, something's different.' As we hang on the words of the narrator, we learn of the legendary Chicken Smith and the beachside town that has been the backdrop to their school-holiday adventures for years. But will Chicken Smith turn up this year? Or will a friendship of a different kind blossom. A story about childhood friendship, the inevitability of change and the magic of anticipation. Sales Points
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September 2018 Little Hare David Mackintosh
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Waiting for Chicken Smith beautifully evokes the freedom of summer holidays, and explores themes of friendship, family and change.
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David’s first book with Little Hare Archie and the Bear has been named a notable book at the 2018 CBCA Awards
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David has also been awarded the Macmillan Picture Book Prize, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the USBBY Outstanding International Book Award
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David was long listed for the prestigious Kate Greenaway medal in 2013
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He also works collaboratively with Lauren Child on all of her picture books
Waiting for Chicken Smith ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501761 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 240 x 230 mm Full Colour 3+
Waiting for Chicken Smith
Waiting for Chicken Smith
Waiting for Chicken Smith
Waiting for Chicken Smith
Ginger Green on the (UN)LUCKIEST Camp Ever! The absolutely MAD new Ginger Green series is all about fun, friendship and a clever fox who LAUGHS in the face of disaster. Perfect for fans of Weirdo and Tom Gates! In Ginger Green on the (UN)LUCKIEST School Camp Ever!, Ginger KNOWS that she's going to love school camp – it's got sing-a-longs, bunk beds and red jelly galore! But what happens when she's put in Cabin Four, the UNLUCKIEST cabin of all?
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Kim Kane Jon Davis
Ginger Green on the (UN)LUCKIEST Camp Ever! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501976 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 144 pages 134 x 190 mm Black and White 5+
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Book 3 in the NEW Ginger Green Series
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This absolutely MAD new Ginger Green series is all about friendship, fun, and a clever fox who LAUGHS in the face of disaster.
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Perfect for fans of Weirdo and Tom Gates!
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Wickedly funny and perfect for junior readers looking for laughs in situations they relate to.
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Big bold cover designs that kids will love, complete with holographic foil!
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Perfect for independent readers who have devoured the Playdate Queen series and are ready for a new challenge.
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The first two books in brand new series published in April 2018 with a major launch supported with big retailer and consumer promotions!
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks! Brilliantly funny new young series about the bravest scaredy-cat in the world. Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except when he is).
And when a shark TOTALLY tries to eat him at the local aquarium, he decides he's not going to take any more chances. So at his friend's birthday party at the beach, Sam refuses to dip even a toe in the water. Nothing could go wrong now, could it? A wonderful belly-laugh of a book, perfect for fans of Peter Helliar, Anh Do and Tom Gates. Sales Points
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September 2018 Egmont Katie & Kevin Tsang Nathan Reed
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Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks is the second book in this brilliantly funny and commercial new series.
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Diverse characters and lovely cultural detail.
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Common childhood fears dealt with in a gentle, funny and accessible way.
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Hilarious and inventive artwork from Nathan Reed throughout makes the package exceptionally child friendly Super-promotable authors.
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Katie, also known as Katherine Webber, has strong connections in the book trade, and is the author of highly acclaimed YA novel Wing Jones.
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Other books in the Sam Wu series include: Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts.
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Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark releasing early 2019.
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405287524 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 224 pages 129 x 186 mm Black and White 6+
We Are Together On our own we're special, And we can chase our dream. But when we join up, hand in hand, Together we're a team. Celebrate the power of love and friendship in this beautiful book by award-winning illustrator and author Britta Teckentrup. With vibrant artwork and peek-through pages, THIS IS A PICTURE BOOK TO TREASURE. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author:
September 2018 Little Tiger Press Britta Teckentrup
We Are Together ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848576582 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 32 pages 225 x 275 mm Full Colour 3+
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In celebrating LOVE, FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION, this book is very pertinent for the current climate.
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The book is written in gentle rhyming verse.
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It references a need to look after our planet.
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The importance of friendship and empathy is highlighted.
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Clever die-cuts reveal more and more and children as the book goes on which will delight and engage little ones.
ABOUT Britta Teckentrup Britta Teckentrup is an award winning illustrator, author and fine artist. She’s the author and illustrator of many well-loved books for children, including the bestselling 'The Memory Tree‘ and 'Tree & Bee‘. Her awards include a nomination for the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis and a Special Mention at the Bologna Ragazzi Award for 'Alle Wetter' and Dutch picture book of the year 2018.
Since 1993 Britta has written and illustrated over 90 children's picture books which have been published in over 20 different countries! Britta’s books are beloved by parents and children alike, known particularly for her distinctive illustration style and ability to introduce complex ideas to children in a fun and engaging way. She’s also a favourite on Instagram with her vibrant covers and natural aesthetic!
Britta is an author with so much to offer, watch out for more amazing Britta publishing coming!
We Are Together
We Are Together
We Are Together
We Are Together
We Are Together Pack
Have a BRITTA TECKENTRUP moment in store and celebrate this highly awarded author/illustrator with this amazing pack and phenomenal 50% discount! Pack Contains: 10 x We Are Together 1 x Paper-doll Bunting AU RRP $249.90 / Net $124.95 NZ RRP $279.90 / Net $139.95 ISBN: 9349685008965
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ALSO AVAILABLE by Britta Teckentrup:
Moon ISBN: Publication:
*also available in paperback 9781848696679 November 2017
Under the Same Sky ISBN: 9781848575868 Publication: July 2017 Bee ISBN: Publication:
9781848692886 July 2016
Tree ISBN: Publication:
9781848691285 September 2015
The Twelve Days of Christmas ISBN: 9781848958869 Publication: January 2014 Binding: RRP:
Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99
*also available in paperback and board book
Happy: A Children's Book of Mindfulness We breathe deep and expand like the galaxy, We breathe out many thousands of stars, And if ever we start to feel panicky, This reminds us of just who we are. The perfect soothing read for quiet time, Happy gently encourages young readers to explore their emotions and the beautiful world around them, with stunning illustrations and thought-provoking rhymes on every page. This poetic journey to a place of happiness and calm will inspire and empower your child to enjoy the practice of mindfulness. Sales Points Publication: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
September 2018 Little Tiger Press Nicola Edwards Katie Hickey
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Beautiful poetry explores a range of emotions that all children have experienced.
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Each spread contains a gentle prompt for practising mindfulness.
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Evocative illustrations conjure the emotions perfectly.
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Each spread encourages kids to use a different sense, like touch, taste, listen, to connect with themselves and the moment they are in.
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9781848577176 Hardback A$19.99/NZ$22.99 32 pages 275 x 225 mm Full Colour 3+
Happy: A Children's Book of Mindfulness
Happy: A Children's Book of Mindfulness
Happy: A Children's Book of Mindfulness
Mindfulness & feelings Mindfulness is the art of paying attention to the present moment and it’s a HUGE trend in the adult publishing world, but did you know it’s taking the children’s publishing world, one kids yoga class at a time? Since the 2015 mindfulness colouring books BOOM, mindfulness has diversified across multiple mediums with apps, books and cult followings on mindfulness insta-influencers and vloggers all taking over. The next big wave of mindfulness? Child focused mindfulness. This idea is all about introducing quiet time into a child’s life to help teach them to better understand their own feelings. With rising rates of anxiety and depression in adults, it’s clear tackling mindfulness at an early age does help teach kids to cope with their emotions. So get your kids engaging with their senses today!
Super-dooper 2019 Diary! Do you know what the B in Billie B Brown stands for? Birthdays, best friends and big events! Record all of these and more in your very own Super-dooper 2019 Diary! Contains activity pages, record pages, address book, note pages, a secret pocket and two sheets of stickers! Sales Points
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin
Super-dooper 2019 Diary! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760501112 Diaries A$18.99/NZ$19.99 160 pages 148 x 210 mm Full Colour 5+
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Get your child ready for the new year with Billie’s Superdoper Diary!
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Complete with interactive pages, stickers and tons of places for doodles and imagination.
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Billie is beloved by kids worldwide, so she’s the perfect character to have her own diary!
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Meet Billie B Brown‌ Billie can be many things. Sometimes she is brave. She can be bouncy, bold and busy. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit bossy‌ but Billie is always the best friend ever!
Inside: The Bad Butterfly, The Soccer Star, The Midnight Feast, The Second-best Friend, The Beautiful Haircut, The Extra-special Helper, The Perfect Present, The Secret Message, The Big Sister, The Birthday Mix-up, and loads of cool activities, Learn to draw Billie!
Inside: The Little Lie, The Best Project, The Spotty Holiday, The Copycat Kid, The Cutest Pet Ever, The Pocket Money Blues, The Deep End, The Night Fright The Missing Tooth, The Bully Buster, Billie and Jack's favourite recipes, and fun Billie B Brown activities
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Big Book of Billie Vol 1 ISBN: 9781760503314 Big Book of Billie Vol 2 ISBN: 9781760503321 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
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The BIG BOOK OF BILLIE is back and better than ever! The two very special bumper volumes contain 10 different classic Billie B Brown books, coving the entire best-selling series with no double-ups.
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A new take on the old familiar covers, which is sure to make these bumpers are on every little girl’s wish list this year!
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Also includes activity pages at the back of the book, including a section on how to draw Billie!
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FACT: The Billie B Brown classic series has now sold 3 million copies in Australasia making the Billie B Brown series the best-selling girls series in the country!
September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Sally Rippin
Paperback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 480 pages 198 x 128 mm Black and White 5+
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Girl vs. The World Girl vs. the World is a fun, true-to-life series about navigating high school, first crushes, and the ups and downs of adolescence. In Holy Crushamoly, Phoebe’s grades aren’t exactly perfect, so she thinks it must be a mistake when she’s invited to join the debating team. Everyone else seems to know exactly what they’re doing, and Phoebe doesn’t have a clue! But how can she quit when it would disappoint her teammates – including the super-smart, crazy-cute team captain, Jagath?
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Thalia Kalkipsakis and Chrissie Perry
Holy Crushamoly! ISBN: 9781760502515
In The Last One in the Universe, Hazel’s friends are super cool, but she feels like a fraud. She doesn’t have her period yet and she’s never been kissed, and she’s not confident or pretty like her friends are, either! So what should she do about her crush on Leo, who’s sweet and funny but in the year above? Maybe it’s time to take matters into her own hands … Refreshingly honest and deliciously heartwarming, this series is perfect for readers aged 10 to 13. Sales Points
The Last One in the Universe ISBN: 9781760502508
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Each story has a new protagonist from the same high school, showing a range of different perspectives on growing up.
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Thalia Kalkipsakis, Chrissie Keighery and Meredith Badger have all written books in this series, and each author brings a fresh and lively voice to the irrepressible heroines of the stories.
Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 144 pages 128 x 198 mm Black and White 10 +
Girl vs. The World Refreshingly honest and deliciously heartwarming, Girl vs. the World is perfect for readers aged 10 to 13. The fresh and vibrant new cover designs will be a must have for teens so stock up early with this 10 copy pack! Pack includes:
5 x Holy Crusha-moly 5 x The Last One In the Universe And a 50% discount!
AU RRP $129.90 / Net $64.95 NZ RRP $159.90 / Net $79.95 ISBN: 9349685009818
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September 2018 Egmont Enid Blyton
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Introducing vintage Blyton edtions of The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree and The Folk of the Faraway Tree. Complete with beautiful full colour illustrations.
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These vintage covers are bright and fun and the large illustrated format is perfect for story time.
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Enid Blyton is one of the most-loved authors in children's publishing.
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With over 700 titles published, Enid Blyton's stories remain timeless classics, adored throughout the world
The Enchanted Wood Vintage ISBN: 9780603575280 The Magic Faraway Tree Vintage ISBN: 9780603575495 The Folk of the Faraway Tree Vintage ISBN: 9780603575501 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 160 pages 280 x 220 mm Full Colour 5+
Thomas' Big Book of Australian Animals What kind of kangaroo lives in a tree? Which desert animal doesn't need water? Join Thomas and his new friend Shane and learn about all of the different kinds of animals that live in Australia. Sales Points
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A great introduction to a wide variety of Australian animals, including kangaroos, wombats and koalas.
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Full colour illustrations show Thomas in iconic Australian scenery, and each spread includes a range of colour photographs of native fauna.
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Each page features a question or activity to prompt children to engage with the images and learn about all of the different animals featured on each page.
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Each spread features a fun did you know fact about one Australian animal, offering quirky, interesting titbits of information for kids.
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In ANZ, Thomas & Friends is the #1 preschool license, making Thomas the perfect character to introduce kids to animals they’ll find in their own backyard and in the outback as well.
September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas & Friends
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9781760502201 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 16 pages 250 x 250 mm Full Colour 2+
Thomas' Big Book of Australian Animals
Thomas' Big Book of Australian Animals
Thomas' Big Book of Australian Animals
Thomas' Big Book of Australian Animals
My First Learning Book Learn about opposites, shapes, colours, numbers and more with Winnie-the-Pooh and all of his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood! This beautifully illustrated book uses characters and scenes from beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories to introduce a wide range of first concepts to your child. Each new concept is presented alongside a fun learning activity that parents can use when reading with their child, allowing them to practise what they have just learnt. Sales Points
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Winnie-the-Pooh
My First Learning Book ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781760502195 Board Book A$16.99/NZ$19.99 16 pages 250 x 250 mm Full Colour 2+
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Contains a full range of early learning concepts including colours, numbers, shapes, the alphabet and opposites.
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Each spread features beautiful full colour illustrations of classic Winnie-the-Pooh characters and scenes.
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Each concept is accompanied by an activity prompt for parents to use when reading with their child to stimulate maximum engagement with the concepts.
My First Learning Book
My First Learning Book
My First Learning Book
Thomas Movie Storybook: Big World! Big Adventures! In Big World! Big Adventures! a racing car called Ace inspires Thomas to become the first engine to travel the world, so Thomas sets off on an adventure which takes him to five continents, across deserts, through jungles and over dangerous mountains. On his journey Thomas meets Nia, an engine who teaches him that everyone needs a little help from their friends. Sales points: • Storybook release is perfectly timed for the release of the film, which hits Hoyts and Village cinemas in September 2018!
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September 2018 Hardie Grant Egmont Thomas and Friends
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‘Big World! Big Adventure!’ will be screened at 60 locations Australia-wide.
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Introduces great new character Nia.
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Here comes a brand new Thomas movie adventure, following on from the success of last year’s movie Journey Beyond Sodor.
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Over 200 million Thomas & Friends books have been sold worldwide!
Thomas Movie Storybook: Big World! Big Adventures! ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781405291675 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 32 pages 270 x 215 mm Full Colour 3+
Botany for Babies Welcome class! Are you ready to learn about botany?
Bold artwork, lively explanations and a lift-the-flap surprise at the end will keep children entertained and engaged. Parents might learn something too!
Anatomy for Babies Welcome class! Are you ready to learn about anatomy?
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Bold artwork, lively explanations and a lift-the-flap surprise at the end will keep children entertained and engaged.
September 2018 Little Tiger Press Jonathon Litton Thomas Elliot
Botany for Babies ISBN: 9781848577367 Anatomy for Babies ISBN: 9781848577374 Binding: Board Book RRP: A$14.99 /NZ$17.99 Extent: 24 pages Format: 180 x 180 mm Illustrations: Full Colour Age: 1+
Parents might learn something too!
Sales Points: • Board books with a twist for parents who are bored of the same generic content. • This new series will feature board books on a range of educational topics. • This is a playful series that will make parents smile. • Simple text and bright artwork are sure to engage and entertain little one. • Lift the flap surprise at the end!
Botany for Babies
Botany for Babies
Anatomy for Babies
Anatomy for Babies
Hidden World: Animals Learn about animals and where they live with Hidden World. Filled with bite-sized facts, multiple flaps and sumptuous illustrations, this title is perfect for introducing young children to the worlds of the animal kingdom.
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A wonderful first non-fiction book for young readers.
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Lift the flaps to reveal the secrets of the animal kingdom.
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Beautiful illustrations by Stephanie Fizer-Coleman.
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Other books in the series include:
September 2018 Little Tiger Press Libby Walden Stephanie Fizer Coleman
Hidden World: Animals ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781848577244 Hardback A$22.99/NZ$24.99 30 pages 187 x 287 mm Full Colour 3+
9781848576087
9781848575974
Hidden World: Animals
Hidden World: Animals
Hidden World: Animals
Star Friends: Night Shade Do you believe in magic?
Lottie and her friends do! When they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Ever since Maia and her friends stopped Auntie Mabel from using dark magic to cause trouble in the small seaside village of Westcombe, life has been peaceful for the girls and their Star Animals. But it seems that peace was only temporary and the girls are going to have to use all their Star Magic skills to battle against the latest threat… Sales Points
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September 2018 Little Tiger Press Linda Chapman Lucy Fleming
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9781847159472 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 160 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 7+
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A 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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Four appealing girls for readers to identify with, facing realistic friendship issues.
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Linda Chapman is author of the hugely popular My Secret Unicorn series and has written for Rainbow Magic and Secret Kingdom. She also ghost writes celebrity children’s fiction
Also in the Star Friends series‌
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St Grizzle’s School for Girls, Gremlins and Pesky Guests When a flood closes the village school, Lulu invites the staff and pupils to come and join them at St Grizzle’s. Dani and her friends can’t believe their bad luck – it’s bad enough bumping into Spencer and his cronies in the village but now they’ll have to share classrooms and lessons with them. Before long pupils clash with pupils, there are pranks aplenty and even the teachers aren’t getting along. Lulu decides they should put on a show to get everyone working together but with tempers fraying, it’s all shaping up to be one big disaster! Sales Points
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September 2018 Little Tiger Press Karen McCombie Becka Moor
St Grizzle’s School for Girls, Gremlins and Pesky Guests ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
9781847159267 Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 224 pages 129 x 198 mm Black and White 7+
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The fourth book in the new, highly illustrated series from best-selling author Karen McCombie.
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Contemporary boarding school setting.
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For fans of A Murder Most Unladylike, Scarlet and Ivy and The Glass Bird Girl.
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Engaging first-person narrative, zany humour, loveable characters and a strong theme of friendship.
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Will appeal to the YouTube generation, as characters Dani and Arch are both keen YouTubers.
Invasion of the Giant Nits The Pet Defenders Code: 1. The safety of Planet Earth depends on you. 2. Humans MUST NOT know the truth. GOOD LUCK – you’ll need it… A warlord Warp-hog planning to take over the galaxy shrinks Mitzy down to the size of a louse with her laser. Lost on Biskit’s head, she meets Lou – one of the Warp-hog’s nit army, due to be made GIANT by the Grow/Shrink ray. Can Mitzy and Lou convince all the nits to make peace? And can Biskit wrestle control of the ray, while scratching that pesky itch?
Cheese from Dimension Pong
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September 2018 Little Tiger Press Gareth P. Jones, Steve May
Pet Defenders: Invasion of the Giant Nits ISBN: 9781847159526 Pet Defenders: Cheese from Dimension Pong ISBN: 9781847159441
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A mysterious cheese has appeared in Nothington-on-Sea and it smells so bad it’s knocking people out! Biskit and Mitzy discover some alien cheeses determined to live on Earth. And they’re being pursued by a giant mouse!
Paperback A$12.99/NZ$15.99 128 pages 125 x 177 mm Black and White 6+
Can the Pet Defenders get rid of the rodent and the putrid pong? You’d cheddar brie-lieve it! Sales Points •
Fast-paced and funny series from award-winning author Gareth P. Jones.
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Perfect for fans of Peter Helliar, Anh Do and DOGMAN.
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Ever wondered what your pets get up to when you’re not there? Now you know! Following the current trend, as seen in The Secret Life of Pets.
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Unlikely partnership between Biskit the dog and Mitzy the cat adds an engaging emotional story.
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Wacky alien threats provide chaos and danger without the violence, perfectly pitched for young readers.
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The Long Forever Kyle and Sky may have fled Wrath but they are now marooned on a vast space station known as the Ark, working for a criminal gang of traffickers. Kyle hates the brutality, but the gangster high-life has tempting compensations for someone who grew up with nothing in the Barrenlands. Sky's health is deteriorating as she finally tracks down her sister, Tarn, but their reunion is far from smooth. When their Wrath past finally catches up with them, an encounter with the ruthless ComSec authorities leaves Kyle facing the cruellest choice of his young life.
To save himself and his nublood species, he must risk losing Sky forever . . . Sales Points
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September 2018 Egmont Eugene Lambert
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Final part of Eugene Lambert's TRILOGY that began with The Sign of One and Into the No-Zone.
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Vibrant characters and great dialogue – extremely readable and accessible for a broad readership.
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Page-turning sci-fi adventure with a Mad Max meets Firefly vibe, perfect for fans of Suzanne Collins, Michael Grant, James Dashner.
The Long Forever ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Age:
9781405277372 Paperback A$19.99/NZ$21.99 384 pages 129 x 198 mm 12 + The Sign of One ISBN: 9781405277358 Reissue: June 2016
Into the No Zone ISBN: 9781405277365 Reissue: June 2017
Noisy Jungle Touch, feel and hear the sounds of the jungle in this interactive board book. Packed with appealing photographs, fun facts, textile textures and exciting animal sounds – little ones will experience the jungle like never before!
Noisy Things That Go Touch, feel and hear the noisy vehicles of the road, rails, sea and sky in this interactive board book. Publication: Imprint: Author:
September 2018 Little Tiger Press Libby Walden
Noisy Jungle ISBN:
9781848699922
Noisy Things That Go ISBN: 9781848699915 Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age:
Board Book A$19.99/NZ$22.99 12 pages 210 x 210 mm Full Colour 2+
It’s packed with appealing photographs, fun facts, tactile textures and exciting vehicle sounds.
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A new title to add to the successful range of noisy touch and feels.
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Full of bright, engaging photographs.
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Featuring a touch-and-feel texture and sound button on every spread.
Noisy Jungle
Noisy Things That Go
World Elite Dance Academy (series) A BRAND NEW DANCE SERIES ABOUT FINDING YOUR OWN BEAT! World Elite Dance Academy is a new, three-book dance series for young girls and boys by Kimberly Wyatt, about self-expression, empowerment and finding your own 'beat' - not fame and fortune! With characters from all backgrounds and with their own unique identities and styles, this series is diverse in the truest sense of the word.
Author Kimberly Wyatt rose to fame as a member of one of the biggest girl-groups of all time, The Pussycat Dolls. More recently she has become a positive role model thanks to her fitness campaigns with young people through the Youth Sport Trust dance brand, 'Well Fit’.
World Elite Dance Academy (series)
Billie’s Big Audition Welcome to the World Elite Dance Academy! Billie has dreamed of being a ballet dancer for as long as she can remember. Now she has an audition at WEDA - a world-famous contemporary dance school run by the inspirational Miss Murphy, whose motto is 'Never Say I Can't'. But will Billie be able to get over her nerves and win a place at her dream school? Join Billie and her new friends on a fierce, empowering and sometimes scary journey to dance stardom.
Tillie’s Time to Shine Fashionista Tilly has never fitted in – her unique sense of style, her overflowing creativity and her 'attitude problem' means that she's not the average World Elite Dance Academy student. But Tilly is struggling with things hardly anyone knows about – and they're affecting her dancing and school work. Will Tilly find a way to overcome her frustrations and keep her grades up? Or is her WEDA dream over? Join Tilly and her friends on an exciting, empowering and sometimes scary journey to dance stardom.
Andre’s Showcase Quirky dance teacher's son, Andre, is under a huge amount of pressure to succeed. He's obsessed with street dance and his fashion blog, and is uniquely talented – but all eyes are on him, except the ones that really count. His dad just doesn't seem to get him, or care about his dreams. Can Andre find a way to be himself, as well as please both of his parents? Can he overcome his fear of letting everyone down, or will it all prove too much? Join Andre and his friends on a fierce, empowering and sometimes scary journey to dance stardom.
World Elite Dance Academy (series)
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January 2018 Egmont UK Kimberly Wyatt
Billie’s Big Audition ISBN: 9781405287173 Extent: 216 pages Tilliy’s Time to Shine ISBN: 9781405287180 Extent: 208 pages
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World Elite Dance Academy is a new kind of dance series for young girls and boys, about self-expression, empowerment and finding your own 'beat', not fame and fortune!
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Featuring characters from all backgrounds, with their own unique identities and styles, this series is diverse in the truest sense of the word.
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A gripping and collectable three-book series.
Andre’s Showcase ISBN: 9781405287197 Extent: 211 pages
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Kimberly Wyatt is an internationally famous Pussycat Doll and wellbeing guru, who runs fitness campaigns for young people via the Youth Sport Trust dance brand, 'Well Fit'.
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As of August 2017 Kimberly Wyatt has 192K Twitter, 81K Facebook and 81K Instagram followers.
Paperback A$16.99/NZ$19.99 129 x 198 mm Black and White 9+
Classic Little Hare books now out in PAPERBACK!
Dingo is on the prowl. He can see Emu, Swan and Turtle. He can hear Crocodile, Frog and Kookaburra. But where is Galah?
Dingo is headed somewhere looking excited, and the other animals want to know where he's going. Dingo won’t say, so the others follow along in hot pursuit – two nosy numbats, three flying frogs, four burrowing bilbies … The animals are in for a surprise when Dingo’s final destination is revealed on the last page.
Not all creatures are night animals, but all creatures respond to the moon. Beautiful counting verse and luminous artwork bring to life the mystery and wonder of moonlight’s effect on us all.
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Bush Bash! 9781760125196 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 244 x 244 mm Full Colour 1+
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Hello To You, Moon 9781921894145 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 244 x 244 mm Full Colour 1+
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9781760503079 Paperback A$14.99/NZ$17.99 24 pages 244 x 244 mm Full Colour 1+
A Walk Through the Woods The forest is calling me with a woodwind song . . . The branches wave a green, friendly greeting. This way? That way? The flowers light a path for me! Wander through the woods, where wildlife and plants are waiting to be discovered in this immersive and magical paper-cut world. Helen Musselwhite’s intricate and beautifully crafted paper scenes are accompanied by Louise Greig’s lyrical voice in this magical walk through the woods. An enchanting story which is also a beautiful work of art and a fantastic gift to treasure and share. Sales Points INDENT: Imprint: Author: Illustrator:
September 2018 Egmont Louise Greig Helen Musselwhite
A Walk Through the Woods ISBN: Binding: RRP: Extent: Format: Illustrations: Age: FIRM SALE
9781405284875 Hardback A$29.99/NZ$32.99 20 pages 230 x 230mm Full Colour 4+
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A magical journey through a paper-cut forest created by renowned artist, Helen Musselwhite.
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The first time Helen Musselwhite's beautifully crafted paper-cut scenes have been available in 3D book form.
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Atmospheric, lyrical text by picture book author, Louise Greig which leads you on this magical walk through the woods.
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Offers the opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art at an affordable price.
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days Filled with gorgeous original illustrations by E.H.Shepard and charming snippets of wisdom from everyone’s favourite bear – the wonderful Winnie-the-Pooh. Winnie-the-Pooh is an all–time favourite children’s character.
Pooh’s wonderful wisdoms and the stunning illustrations are the perfect way to capture the precious moments in a new baby’s life. Sales Points
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February 2014 Egmont Winnie-the-Pooh
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9781742973906 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 48 pages 240 x 256 mm Full Colour 0+
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This beautiful Winnie-the-Pooh baby journal is the perfect gift that new parents will cherish!
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Inside, parents can record all the special moments and precious firsts that shape their baby’s early days.
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There are plenty of spaces for PHOTOGRAPHS, and a large pocket for storing treasured mementos.
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Record your thoughts and memories, safeguard your photos and special keepsakes, and write a letter for your child to open on their eighteenth birthday.
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days
Winnie-The-Pooh Baby Days
Magical Beginnings Baby Days: A Baby Record Book The first year of your baby's life is magical – not just for him or her but also for you. RECORD ALL THE MAJOR MILESTONES AND SPECIAL MEMORIES of your baby in this adorable baby record book, from their first few days in the world, to learning to walk and talk and beyond. Illustrated with all the classic Disney characters that we know and love, this precious keepsake will be cherished by you forever.
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9781742978659 Hardback A$24.99/NZ$27.99 48 pages 220 x 285 mm Full Colour 0+
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There are plenty of spaces for photographs, and a large pocket for storing treasured mementos.
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Illustrated with beautiful Disney characters it is the perfect place to put all those special memories.
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Includes all-time favourite children’s characters such as Bambi, Dumbo, The Lion King and 101 Dalmations.
Magical Beginnings Baby Days: A Baby Record Book
Magical Beginnings Baby Days: A Baby Record Book
Young Adult Novels
A young adult novel, written by New York Times Bestselling author Claudia Gray, about sixteen-year-old Princess Leia, set before Star Wars: A New Hope. Reissue: Imprint: Author:
October 2017 & November 2017 Hardie Grant Egmont Star Wars
Leia: Princess of Alderaan ISBN: 9781760501266 Legends of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
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9781760501280 Paperback A$17.99/NZ$19.99 420 pages 210 x 135 mm 12 +
A collection of myths and talltales about the legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, written by Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy award-winning author Ken Liu.
Sales Points: • All-new, never-before-revealed backstory about the iconic Star Wars characters, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker. • Written by New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray and Ken Liu. • Star Wars is the #1 boys’ license of all time and the #1 franchise of all time! • Solo: A Star Wars Story film is set for release in May 2018. • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the number one film of 2016. • Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the second-highest grossing film of all time in ANZ, with Star Wars: The Last Jedi the third-highest grossing film.
Look our for 2 NEW Meet The Team books coming in 2019
Celebrate Thomas Train Month with this blockbuster pack including 25 books, 48 mini trains and a 50% discount! Contains: 5 x Meet The Team: Shane 5 x Meet The Team: Thomas 5 x Meet The Team: James 5 x Meet The Team: Edward 5 x Meet The Team: Percy 1 x Thomas and Friends Bunting
48 x Mini Thomas and Friends trains AU RRP $249.75 / Net $124.87 NZ RRP $324.75 / Net $162.37 ISBN: 9349685009962
MORE SUPER TITLES COMING FROM HARDIE GRANT EGMONT IN 2018 Monster Book 2: Villain by Michael Grant Frankie Fish #3 by Peter Helliar The Magic Misfits Book 2 by Neil Patrick Harris
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