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The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection by Mike Berenstain

Head back to school with the Berenstain Bears! Young readers will enjoy the stories, activities, stickers, and recipes in The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection, an addition to the Living Lights™ series of The Berenstain Bears books. With stories about starting school, new students, rumors and gossip, and settling disagreements, this treasury is perfect for children beginning a new school year or right in the middle of one.

Published by HarperCollins. RRP $29.99.

Queen Elizabeth II: A Little Golden Book Biography by Jen Arena

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Queen Elizabeth II! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

This Little Golden Book about Queen Elizabeth II who sat on the throne for more than 70 years and was the longest ruling monarch of the United Kingdom is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys.

Published by Golden Books. RRP $4.99.

My epic Dad! takes us camping by Dani Vee

This dad will leave you (and himself) in stitches! Things don’t always go to plan when this dad is around, but one thing is for sure – Every adventure turns out EPIC in the end!

Despite the best of intentions, this dad seems to have the worst luck! But… with the right attitude and fully stocked first aid kit, things always have a way of working out in the end. This story will have readers laughing at every page turn and parents will relate to the adventures this epic dad plans, determined to get his kids out in the world and trying new things. As often happens in life, the times when everything goes wrong can create the BEST STORIES!.

Published by Larrikin House. RRP $19.99.

Pocket Treasure by Juliana Oakley and Wenda Shurety

A celebration of sharing, generosity, and all the ‘treasures’ that pre-schoolers like to collect! Allira ‘s favourite dress has pockets that are perfect for holding all her little treasures. There’s something in there for everyone! But when Allira needs to decorate her teacher’s birthday surprise, she finds her pockets are empty! Allira might have given all her treasures away, but she has good friends who can come to the rescue.

Published by Affirm Kids. RRP $19.99.

MapMaker by Lisa Moore Ramée

When Walt and his family relocate to Blackbird Bay, Walt thinks it’s the most boring place on earth. While his twin sister, Van, likes to spend her time skateboarding, Walt prefers to hide out in his room and work on his beloved map world, Djaruba. But shortly after their arrival, Walt discovers something extraordinary: He has the ability to make maps come to life.

Published by HarperCollins US. RRP $34.99.

The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

Since the publication of Unreal! in 1985, readers all around the world have gravitated towards Paul’s children’s books. In The Lorikeet Tree a sister and brother face the hardest year of their lives and discover the healing power of nature. Emily loves the bush and the native animals on her family’s reforested property, particularly the beautiful rainbow lorikeets that nest in one of the tallest trees. But then her father is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and Emily’s world enters a tailspin.

Published by Allen and Unwin Children. RRP $19.99. Ages 11-14.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief by Gareth P. Jones

Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case.

The Museum of Magical Objects and Precious Stones is putting on a special time-travelling showcase, but when the main exhibit is stolen, it’s up to YOU to find the thief. The Time Sponge has the ability to stop and start time for whoever squeezes it, so who has the strongest motive?

Published by Walker Books. RRP $16.99.

The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond by Amy Sparkes

Nine and her friends have cured the house’s hiccups and are off to the strange and utterly unpredictable Back of Beyond in search of Professor Dish – Spoon’s best friend and partner in all things alchemy.

When they find Dish trapped by the greedy witch Ophidia in the basement of a particularly marvellous shop, it soon becomes clear they’re going to need something more than Flabberghast’s dicey magic and Nine’s quick thinking to triumph this time. What they really need is a rather clever witch – one particularly good at curses…

Published by Walker Books. RRP $14.99

The book of burnout by Bev Aisbett

After two years of the pandemic and lockdowns, working from home, homeschooling, widespread stress and being on our computers and devices 24/7 and constantly available, the danger of burnout for so many of us is all too real. It can happen to anyone.

Australia's bestselling anxiety and mental health expert, Bev Aisbett, tackles a growing mental health emergency: burnout, using humour, straightforward language and her signature illustrations, Bev clearly explains what burnout is, who is at risk, how to recognise the danger signs and, finally, how to step back from the brink, providing insight and techniques to ease burnout and stop yourself going up in smoke.

Published by HarperCollins. RRP $22.99

Menopausing - The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter

For too long, women have had to keep quiet about the menopause – its onset, its symptoms, its treatments – and what it means for us. Menopausing will build an empowered, supportive community to break this terrible silence once and for all. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking myths, and smashing the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health… and their lives.

Published by HarperCollins HQ Non Fiction GB. RRP $39.99.

I am enough by Sheridan Stewart

What began as a 90 Day challenge simply to spend less, becomes an exploration of what matters most. I AM ENOUGH contemplates what it means to have enough, do enough and ultimately be enough. Told with insight and humour I AM ENOUGH is an antidote to the constant pressure we are under to do more, have more and be more. Split into three parts, this is a timely and useful 90-day program that teaches readers to look beyond the overwhelming pressures to have, be or do more.

Published by Aurum Press RRP $29.99

You Take Care by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith

Best friends and creators of the massive health and lifestyle brand Keep It Cleaner, You Take Care Laura and Steph's way of sharing everything they've learnt about taking care of their mental health, bodies, and relationships with those around them, including thoughts on motherhood and a search for progress over perfection. thoughts on motherhood and a search for progress over perfection. No two journeys are the same, and there will always be bumps along the way. But thisuplifting and friendly guide is like having a best friend in your pocket, cheering you on through it all.

Published by Murdoch Books. RRP $36.99.