They’re Bee-Hind You! The Bad Guys: Episode

COLIN THE CHRISTMAS MEAT PIE

AU RRP: $17.99 NZ RRP: $24.99

Author: COLIN BUCHANAN Illustrator: CARLA MARTELL Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761209536 Format: HARDBACK Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM Page Count: 24 PP

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You’ll see him at the footy game or at a family dinner. He’s a tasty pastry classic, a chunky lunchtime winner. But when it came to Christmas, Colin gave a sigh, for nobody at Christmas wanted Colin the Meat Pie. It’s Christmas Eve, and nobody needs a meat pie. Or do they? It’s up to Colin the Meat Pie to save Christmas for Santa and the elves!

SALES POINTS:

• A humorous celebration of that much-loved ANZ icon, the meat pie. • Written by well-known singer-songwriter, Colin Buchanan. • Soft and quirky illustrations by Carla Martell. • Fun Christmas gift with fancy foil cover! • Themes: Christmas, Christmas dinner, humour, food.

THIS BOOK IS NOT A PRESENT

AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $24.99

Author: MAX GREENFIELD Illustrator: MIKE LOWERY Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781761290329 Format: HARDBACK Type: PICTURE Age Level: 4+ Dimensions: 265 X 238 MM Page Count: 40 PP

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We all know kids who carry a book everywhere they go. Kids who can’t stop reading, even if it’s long after bedtime. Kids who love nothing more than sitting quietly in the corner, turning page after page ... This book is a love letter to all the other kids. The ones who wouldn’t dream of asking for a book as a present. The ones who unwrap the box hoping to find anything—a dog, a skateboard, even socks—besides a book. Packed with clever, fourth-wall-breaking gags from Max Greenfield (New Girl) and eye-popping art from New York Times best-selling illustrator Mike Lowery, this ideal read-aloud may not wag its tail or come with wheels, but it’s sure to have even the most reluctant bibliophiles laughing all the way to the end.

SALES POINTS:

• From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favourite ‘Schmidt’ from television’s New Girl) comes this hilarious picture book companion to I Don’t Want to Read This Book. • You don’t have to be a comedian to read this book and make your kids laugh! Max’s hilariously witty (and irreverent) text and Mike’s eyecatching lettering and illustrations go hand-in-hand to make this the kind of book parents will want to read-aloud. • Perfect for reluctant readers and kids who experience reading difficulties.