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Roary the Lion by Rory H. Mather All Lions roar, right? Not Roary and he’s supposed to be the King of the Jungle! Try as he might, poor Roary has trouble finding his voice. Can his friends help him find his bellow or will he be left with a tiny squeak? Roary the Lion is a fun and interactive story for noise makers that explores themes of resilience, friendship and determination and encourages a ‘never give up’ attitude and problem solving skills. Filled with bright and colourful illustrations of jungle animals by Patrick Corrigan. Published by Larrikin House. RRP $24.99 RRP
The spectacular suit by Kat Patrick A gorgeous picture book about the nervous joy of expressing yourself through clothing and the strength that comes with family support. Finding the perfect look (especially one with such strong Bowie vibes) for your own party can be incredibly empowering, and The Spectacular Suit also plays with gender in the same, delightful way that children do. While this story is a great one for sharing with children from the age of three, when the desire to choose your own outfit really begins to take hold, it could be perfect for those well into primary school, when individuality and identity begin to take on more significance. Published by Scribe publishing. RRP $24.99.
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Where’s my dinosaur? by Aisling Kwok Daddy told me I’m getting a new playmate. I am so excited! I hope it’s a puppy. Or even a little chick. Ooh, it might even be a bunny. But most of all I hope it’s a dinosaur — I love dinosaurs! Young readers will enter the mind of an imaginative child as she anticipates the arrival of a new sibling. Where’s My Dinosaur? perfectly captures the intensity of childhood curiosity and obsessions and is a wonderful gift for a child whose family are expecting a new baby. Published by Yellow Brick Books. RRP $26.95.
Backyard Birdies by Andy Geppert This is a common pigeon. Common because it’s almost identical to every other pigeon. You’ll sometimes see a white one. That’s because it’s just had a bath. I made that last bit up. If you would like to learn more VERY REAL facts like this about some of Australia’s most common backyard birds, this is the book for you. A handy first field guide packed full of fascinating facts (some of them are even true) about Australia’s most common backyard birds. Published by Lothian Children’s Books. RRP $19.95.
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