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Goal!!! by Lydia Williams Little Lydia moves from the desert to the big city. Leaving her animal friends behind is hard - but before long she’s meeting new ones at the zoo. At first she can’t keep up with Tiger, Bear and Gibbon - their skills are amazing. But soon Lydia discovers that learning from others is the best way to improve AND have fun. A joyous and triumphant picture book about friendship, sport, and teamwork by Lydia Williams, goalkeeper for the Australian Matildas and for UK’s Arsenal. Published by Allen & Unwin. RRP $19.99.
A pair of pears and an orange by Anna McGregor Big Pear and Little Pear love playing together. But when Orange joins in, their games don’t work and Big Pear feels left out. A relatable, hilarious, and kindhearted tale about navigating friendship when three definitely starts to feel like a crowd! From the author of much-loved Anemone is not the Enemy. This is an entertaining and gently educational tale, perfect for reading aloud with early primary school-aged kids who may be feeling jealousy around newly formed friendships and changing social dynamics.’ Published by Scribe Publications. RRP $24.99.
Kokey Koala and the Bush Olympics by Trixie Whitmore 20 years ago Trixie Whitmore published Kokey Koala and the Bush Olympics children’s picture book just in time for the Sydney Olympics. Now, after her passing last year, Trixie’s family has republished the book in hardcover as a tribute and legacy to the late author. Then nominated as a recommended resource by the NSW Education Department, Kokey Koala and the Bush Olympics is the story of a cute koala who, with determination and courage, participates in a series of Bush Olympics sports with the hope of winning an Olympic gold medal. www.kokeykoala.com.au. RRP $19.99
For Love by Cristina Neri Set on a sleeping volcano in the Mediterranean Sea, this book conjures a magical world filled with bees, caper bushes, peaches and prickly pears. Superbly illustrated in a unique style using a limited palette, For Love will capture the imagination of all young readers and adults alike. Written from the heart, Cristina Neri tells a tender story of a father who teaches his daughter that not only is beauty an opportunity to feel love but that even the most painful occasion invites us to experience the power of love. Published by Lake Press. RRP $24.99.
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