CHILDREN'S BOOKS p101–210 School Essentials Catalogue 2016

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

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Lower Primary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Middle Primary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

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Seasons Indigenous Book Boxes Store your Indigenous resources, learn about the environment, and add the vibrancy of authentic Aboriginal art to your classroom and library with this unique resource! Ten cents from the sale of every box goes to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.280mm H x 170mm W x 250mm D.

Single Box8410910AUD $3.50 NZD $4.25

Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat! Everything you need to fuel a classroom reading buzz or start classroom book clubs is here in one cool package!6 book boxes (each 290mm H x 90mm W x 250mm D), 1 banner (1143mm x 305mm), 36 bookmarks (each 51mm x 152mm), a 40-piece reading goal kit with 286 stickers, bunting with 10 flags and 3 metres of ribbon, and 1 reusable vinyl window cling (432mm x 305mm).

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The Gruffalo A rhyming story about a clever little mouse and a monster. When the mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest, he invents tales of a fantastic creature called a Gruffalo to scare off his enemies. 32-pp softcover.7842139 AUD $14.95 $11.96 NZD $16.95 $13.50

The Gruffalo and Friends CD Boxed Set This boxed set includes six best-selling titles on CD, each featuring the classic story and the song! Performed by many well-loved actors and the author herself—Julia Donaldson.6 CDs.8330629 AUD $39.99 $31.99 NZD $50.00 $40.00

Superworm Never fear, Superworm’s here! He can fish Spider out of a well and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm’s rescue when he’s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard?32-pp softcover.8231014 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Zog + CD Zog is the keenest dragon in school but also the most accident-prone. A wonderfully funny story from the creators of The Gruffalo, plus the story, a game and song!32-pp softcover + CD.8142169 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $26.00 $20.80

Another Box of Rascals! Join Rascal the Dragon and friends with this gorgeous little box containing six Rascal favourites!6 softcovers plus slipcase.7886932 AUD $29.99 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

A Collection of Rascals Audio Endearing characters and funny stories from best-selling author Paul Jennings, read unabridged. Great for boosting the confidence and interest of beginner readers.2 CDs. Run time: 37 min.8115048 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

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Mem Fox Baby Magic Audio Narrated by Mem, this is a selection of 12 of her favourite stories for toddlers and young children.1 CD. Run time: 29 min.8296491 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

Mem Fox Classic Magic Audio Mem Fox storytelling magic at its very best with 10 of her most popular stories narrated by Mem herself.1 CD. Run time: 48 min.8296504 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

Hairy Maclary 10-Copy Slipcase Ten favourite Hairy Maclary titles to get your teeth into!10 softcovers plus slipcase.8305781 AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $85.00 $68.00

Jungle Drums Little Ngiri is the smallest warthog in Africa. Tired of being teased by his bigger brothers and sisters, he wishes things could be different. A gloriously illustrated storybook, with a fun puzzle element, set in the African jungle.40-pp softcover.7728053 AUD $19.99 $15.96 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Jungle Drums Audio Jungle Drums is a glorious audio book set among the sounds of the African jungle.1 CD. Run time: 20 min.8188618 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $20.50 $16.40

Hairy Maclary Collection 30th Anniversary CD A collection of nine well-loved stories from Lynley Dodd. 1 CD. Run time: 24 min.8300331 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $24.95 $19.96

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The Rod Clement Collection Instil an early love of reading with these four popular picture books from acclaimed illustrator Rod Clement.4 softcovers.8147728 AUD $74.95 $59.96 NZD $87.50 $70.00

The Rod Clement Collection Audio Six stories from acclaimed children’s author Rod Clement, read unabridged. Bursting with energy, sound effects and music, this is an audio book to delight young listeners.1 CD. Run time: 76 min.8115291 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Audio This classic story about a child’s imaginary friend has been delighting children around the world for over 30 years.1 CD. Run time: 50 min.8115259 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake The imaginary hippo can do what he likes on the roof. In fact, he does all the things a little girl wishes she could, but is not allowed to.32-pp softcover.7656096 AUD $14.99 $11.96 NZD $16.95 $13.50

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Teaching Values with Mem Fox Books Help kids learn about feelings, families, friendship and more with these six engaging books from multi-award-winning children’s book author Mem Fox!6 softcovers, each 32 pp.8379385 AUD $92.94 $59.00 NZD $115.50 $89.20



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Wash Your Face in Orange Juice + CD Join in the laughter with three of Peter Combe’s most popular songs: ‘Wash Your Face in Orange Juice’, ‘Stuck in a Pizza’ and ‘Spaghetti Bolognaise’. 24-pp softcover + CD.8036518 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $26.00 $20.80

Willbee the Bumblebee + CD As Willbee flew away, he did not stop, his jersey unravelled from the bottom to the top, and when he realised this, he lost his hum... he was showing the whole garden his bare bum! A catchy song with endearing illustrations that will have you buzzing! 32-pp softcover + CD.8212331 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

The Wonky Donkey + CD In this funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter! There is much fun to be had by listening to the song and trying to predict the new word for each clue given.24-pp softcover + CD.7940468 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $26.00 $20.80

Dingle-Dangle Scarecrow + CD I’m a dingle-dangle scarecrow with a flippy-floppy hat. I can shake my hands like this and can shake my feet like that! Shake a leg and sing along with the Topp Twins and a lively scarecrow to the tune of this all-time children’s favourite!24-pp softcover + CD.9030 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Sing Along with the Topp Twins! Read, sing and laugh along to these four classroom favourites!Four 32-pp softcovers + 4 CDs.8381215 AUD $51.96 $39.00 NZD $62.30 $46.75


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The Very Hungry Caterpillar + CD A beautiful hardback edition read by Eric Carle himself, with both straight reading and read-along tracks with music.32-pp hardcover + CD.8188589 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $37.00 $29.60

We’re Going on a Croc Hunt + CD We’re going on a croc hunt. We’re going to find a big one. I’m not afraid. We’re as brave, as brave can be! Join the gang in the croc hunt game! But beware, the brave animals just might find a real croc!24-pp softcover + CD.8241221 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Ugly Duckling + CD A picture book based on the much-loved and heart-warming song. Includes a CD performed by favourite children’s entertainer Justine Clarke!24-pp hardcover + CD.8191251 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

The Farmer in the Dell + CD This favourite traditional children’s song, sung in schools and preschools around the country, receives The Topp Twins/Jenny Cooper treatment, in the style of bestsellers There’s a Hole in My Bucket, Do Your Ears Hang Low? and She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain.32-pp softcover + CD.9048 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Possum Magic + CD The classic story of Hush and Grandma Poss is presented together for the first time with a CD recording of Mem Fox reading the story.32-pp hardcover + CD.8388986 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.00 $21.60

Little Barry Bilby Had a Fly Upon His Nose + CD Sing along to the tune of ‘Little Peter Rabbit’ with the bonus CD performed by Colin Buchanan!24-pp hardcover + CD8313167 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20



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Alphabet Squabble Everyone in Alphabet Land knows that A, C and P are popular letters. But X, Y and Z matter too—don’t they? Join the rowdy alphabet squabble and find out.32-pp softcover.8246005 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Grug: Another Favourites Collection Discover a world of first experiences with Grug!10 mini softcovers plus slipcase.8271614 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $37.00 $29.60

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Fox in Socks + CD Packed full of Dr. Seuss’s famous zany rhymes with specially composed music, sound effects and the wacky voice of Adrian Edmondson of ‘The Young Ones’ fame. Guaranteed to make learning to read fun!64-pp softcover + CD.8389583 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.99 $15.99

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish + CD From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. A hilarious exploration of simple concepts such as colours, numbers and opposites with specially composed music, wacky sound effects and the inimitable voice of Rik Mayall. Guaranteed to make learning fun!64-pp softcover + CD.8389591 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.99 $15.99

10 Goofy Geckos + CD Ten goofy geckos going on a trip, ten goofy geckos going on a trip, and if one goofy gecko should accidentally slip„there’ll be nine goofy geckos going on a trip. Sing along with iconic entertainer Pio Terei, counting down from 10 goofy geckos to one!32-pp softcover.8383181 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80


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Conga Dance One by one, Australian animals join the conga line, dancing together until they fall in a tangle at the end!24-pp softcover.8299326 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Banjo and Ruby Red Banjo is a hardworking farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. But when Ruby Red falls ill they learn the importance of friendship.32-pp hardcover.8250910 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $27.00 $21.60

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Magpie Learns a Lesson Magpie is cross that she can’t fly like her friend Brown Falcon. She thinks of mean tricks that will make Brown Falcon look silly. But she goes too far... and finds out just how much friends need each other.32-pp hardcover.8344983 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20 A is for Australia

A FACTastic tour of Australia from Bondi Beach to Uluru and Taronga Zoo, and everything in between!24-pp hardcover.8337978 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Little Mates A–Z Collection Journey through all 26 beautiful Australian stories of friendship and fun, from Amazing Ant to Zippiest Zebra Finch!Boxed set of twenty-six 24-pp mini books, each 140mm x 140mm.8389321 AUD $59.99 $47.99 NZD $72.00 $57.60



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I Need a Hug All this little porcupine wants is a hug. But with such prickly spikes, will she ever get the cuddle she craves? A truly adorable tale from the best-selling creator of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn.24-pp hardcover.8394649 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach Noni the Pony, Dave the Dog, Coco the Cat and the cows from next door all go down to the beach for a wonderful adventure.24-pp hardcover.8326697 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Hello from Nowhere Eve loves living in the middle of nowhere but she hasn’t seen her Nan since she left the city. When Nan pays a surprise visit, Eve gets to share the magic of the outback.32-pp hardcover.8311647 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

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The Brothers Quibble Spalding Quibble ruled the roost. He shared it with no other. But then his parents introduced a brand new baby brother. A book about love (and war) from award-winning author Aaron Blabey.32-pp hardcover.8287325 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Sebastian Lives in a Hat Discovered by the side of a road and near death, a tiny wombat is hand nursed until he reaches maturity and finally returned to the wild. Find out how Sebastian’s hat came to play such an important part in his life.32-pp softcover.8410071 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Hop Up! Wriggle Over! Come play with a frolicsome family of unique Australian animals. Join in with the satisfying sounds and familiar expressions as the young ones zip, boing and bounce their way through a day.32-pp hardcover.8359721 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

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The Very Brave Bear The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he’s facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud.24-pp hardcover.8219171 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Very Cranky Bear 5-Book Slipcase Vibrant illustrations and engaging stories make these five books from Nick Bland riotous read-alouds for your classroom!Boxed set of five 24-pp hardcovers.8390437 AUD $49.99 $39.99 NZD $50.00 $40.00

The Very Cranky Bear When four friends encounter a cranky bear, Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up. But it is plain, boring Sheep who has the answer!24-pp hardcover.7837022 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Very Itchy Bear There is just one creature bothering Bear—a persistent flea. Bear tries to get away, but Flea just won’t leave him alone. When Bear finally gets rid of Flea, he finds that he misses him, and a new friendship is born.24-pp hardcover.7958511 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Very Noisy Bear The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back again! There’s music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle. Can Bear’s friends help him find the perfect instrument to play?24-pp hardcover.8372642 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

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A Classic Case of Dr Seuss A collection of 20 timeless tales from the one and only Dr Seuss: The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Fox in Socks and many others.20 softcovers plus slipcase.8303954 AUD $199.99 $159.50 NZD $199.99 $159.50

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Fat Ferdie Fat Ferdie is a scary beast because of what he likes to eat. Read the book and you will see that his dinner climbs a tree! Another Pamela Allen book for you to share with the very young.32-pp hardcover.8263024 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Dinosaur Duo Children will HOP, STOMP and ROAR their way through the pages, delighting in simple text they can read for themselves.2 softcovers, each 32 pp.8336043 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $39.00 $31.20


The Pocket Dogs and the Lost Kitten Biff and Buff love riding in the pockets of Mr Pockets’ very big coat. They love to have Mr Pockets all to themselves, but when a little lost kitten needs a home they might have to learn about sharing.32-pp hardcover.8418330 AUD $24.99 $19.99 AUD $30.00 $24.00

One Thing Charlie and Lola return in a perfectly funny, perfectly formed picture book that sees top negotiator Lola take on numbers in everyday life and bend them to her endearing and unique will.32-pp hardcover.8410442 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.95 $23.95


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Friends The hero of this delightful new story from Eric Carle sets off on a quest to find his friend, sleeping under starry skies and dreaming of floating clouds until they are finally reunited.32-pp hardcover.8253969 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Shoes from Grandpa When Grandpa decides to buy Jessie a new pair of shoes for winter, the rest of the family join in with offers of new socks, skirt, blouse, sweater, coat, scarf, hat and mittens. Jessie doesn’t want to be mean but, all she really wants is a new pair of...32-pp softcover.8344481 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

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The Nonsense Show Something strange, something funny and something even downright preposterous on every page! What’s true, what’s impossible and what’s absolutely absurd? From Eric Carle, a book to make children laugh and think, preparing them for a lifetime of loving words and art.32-pp hardcover.8391780 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $36.00 $28.80

Mum Goes to Work It’s early morning and everyone is arriving at the noisy childcare centre. Mum is going to work, but what do mums do all day at work? And are the children as busy as their mums? A beautiful new edition of this groundbreaking book by award-winning author Libby Gleeson.32-pp hardcover.8363295 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

The Great Big Book of Families Take a look through children’s eyes at the wide differences in family life around the world, from homes, extended families, food, ways of celebrating, schools and holidays, to getting around, jobs, languages, hobbies, pets and family trees. Children will quickly realise their own family is the best one of all!40-pp softcover.8343657 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.50 $16.40

My Dad is a Giraffe A whimsical, imaginative story about the fun, gentle dads we love, from one of Australia’s favourite picture-book creators.32-pp hardcover.8375931 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20



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Grandpa’s Essentials Five tales from the home of Grandpa and his ever-patient wife! Grandpa’s Slippers was first published in 1989 to critical acclaim. Since then, each of the five books in this series has been continually listed for kids’ choice awards.5 softcovers, each 32 pp.8300227 AUD $74.95 $59.96 NZD $97.50 $78.00

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The Octopuppy Edgar is determined to train his new puppy. The only problem is his new puppy is an octopus called Jarvis... Edgar’s life is about to change forever!32-pp softcover.8352414 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $16.00 $12.80

Blue Whale Blues When Penguin hears Whale singing the blues, he tries to help. But how do you stop a blue whale feeling blue? A delightful story about a whale with bike trouble and the happy-go-lucky penguin who cheers him up.32-pp hardcover.8384555 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Over the Hills and Far Away This comprehensive collection contains all the best-loved nursery rhymes, but also some new discoveries and vibrant rhymes from Native American, First Nation, Inuit and Maori cultures. It features the work of 76 artists, a star-studded roll call of international award-winners as well as young emerging talent.160-pp hardcover.8343614 AUD $29.95 $23.99 NZD $36.00 $28.80

Bogtrotter By the inimitable, award-winning author Margaret Wild, this story explores what can happen when we accept new challenges and try new things. Simple, subtle and with layers of meaning, it encourages readers to think outside the square or, in this case, outside the bog.32-pp hardcover.8358277 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00


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Happily, Healthy Ever After Fairytales Four hilarious fractured fairytales with healthy messages!4 softcovers, each 24 pp.8306792 AUD $39.96 $31.96 NZD $48.00 $38.40

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I Am Not a Worm! And indeed he’s right—he’s not a worm. So what is he? And is it a good thing to be? Scott Tulloch has created hilarious dialogue between an unlikely pair, culminating in a dramatic twist at the end!32-pp softcover.8305301 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Healthy Ever After Pack Four more hilarious fractured fairytales with healthy messages!4 softcovers, each 24 pp.8369072 AUD $39.96 $31.96 NZD $48.00 $38.40

Underneath a Cow For all the animals sheltering underneath Madge the cow, there’s no better place to be when you are caught in a Great, Big, Terrible, Awful Storm!32-pp hardcover.8374761 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.00 $21.60



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Kissed by the Moon May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the world, may you wake up to birdsong. Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby’s wonder at our beautiful world. From much-loved Australian Children’s Laureate Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and treasure.32-pp hardcover.8266751 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $26.00 $20.80

The Magic Hat Each time the hat lands on someone it transforms them into an animal. A wizard appears and turns everyone back to their normal selves, but when the magic hat lands on the wizard’s head, what do you think happens next?32-pp softcover.8153466 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

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Imagine A wonderful introduction to the natural world with intricate pictures to explore again and again, and a key to help children name all the animals.32-pp hardcover.8328166 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

This & That The brilliant team that brought you the best-selling Where is the Green Sheep? have a new story to tell. A story of THIS, and a story of THAT.32-pp hardcover.8313159 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Billie’s Underwater Adventure Billie is off an underwater adventure! Will she be able to save her friends from the great gloopy sea monster? A Billie B Brown adventure for even younger readers, this small-format picture book is perfect to read aloud with five-year-olds.24-pp hardcover.8371421 AUD $14.95 $11.96 NZD $16.99 $13.59

Billie’s Great Desert Adventure This time Billie is off on a great desert adventure and it’s time to take a magic carpet ride! A Billie B Brown adventure for even younger readers, this small-format picture book is perfect to read aloud with five-year-olds.24-pp hardcover.8371439 AUD $14.95 $11.96 NZD $16.99 $13.59


Paddington Discover the wonderful story of a bear from darkest Peru who arrives at Paddington Station with nothing but a suitcase, half a jar of marmalade and a label reading: Please look after this bear. Thank you.32-pp softcover.8337724 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $16.99 $13.59

Pig the Pug Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is grumpy, rude and unreasonable. But when Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens... Hopefully Pig has learnt a lesson!24-pp hardcover.8303794 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Little Yellow Digger Collection The Little Yellow Digger always saves the day!5 softcovers, each 32 pp.8336086 AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $97.50 $78.00

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Pig the Fibber He’s back! But this time Pig, the world’s greediest Pug, is telling great big lies. Will he ever learn?!28-pp hardcover.8360756 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Thelma the Unicorn Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. But when Thelma’s dream to be a unicorn comes true she discovers that fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!28-pp hardcover.8347535 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80



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Monster Some monsters are scary—with pointy teeth and snuffly grunts—and they stink. You’d never invite them to sleep over! But there are other monsters that are cute and full of surprises.32-pp hardcover.8027101 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

A Mammoth in the Fridge Noah discovers a mammoth in the fridge. At first, his father doesn’t believe him—but the evidence is too strong. It’s sitting in the fridge! They call the fire department, but the mammoth slips past their net and hides in a tree. But where did the mammoth come from? Only Noah’s little sister knows the truth...36-pp hardcover.8148536 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $35.00 $28.00

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Kick with My Left Foot A lively and endearing story about a child in an Indigenous community getting ready to play his favourite game—footy!24-pp hardcover.8303612 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Our Island The children of the Mornington Island State School explore their island home in vivid and stunning art, created with award-winning and much-loved children’s picture-book authors Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey.32-pp hardcover.8291279 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Picture Book Favourites Ten all-time favourites that have been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards in years past!Ten 32-pp softcovers.8393224 AUD $123.92 $89.00 NZD $148.50 $106.90


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Nick Bland Favourites! Six wonderful picture books from favourite Australian author and illustrator, Nick Bland!6 softcovers, each 32 pp.8269194 AUD $95.94 $76.75 NZD $119.00 $95.20

The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog Frogboy and Camille are best friends but they are very different. A beautiful story about true friends and how to keep them.32-pp softcover.8074899 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Early YearsPossum Magic Mem Fox’s lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, and Julie Vivas’ exquisite illustrations weave a story of pure magic. Australia’s most-loved children’s picture book!32-pp softcover.8208771 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Possum Goes to School A possum finds his way into a classroom cupboard to the dismay of teachers and the delight of children!32-pp softcover.367691 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Frog Finds a Place Ever since moonlight shone down on him in his pond, Frog has wanted to live up with the Moon and the stars. He works hard to get there, but although he tries and tries, it’s a long way for a little frog.32-pp hardcover.8401052 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80



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Scary Night Once upon a scary night, three friends set out on a journey. But where were they going in the dead of the night, tip-toe creeping in the pale moonlight?32-pp hardcover.8300171 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Night Light Part guessing game, part counting book, this is a boldly imagined book for preschoolers who love cars, trucks and anything that goes. With die-cuts on every other page, this rhyming story features vehicles and counting, combining a high-interest subject with important preschool concepts.48-pp hardcover.8219832 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Hush, Little Possum + CD Hush, little possum, don’t you cry, Mama will keep you safe and dry. When the sky begins to rumble and the rain begins to fall, brave Mama possum hurries to find somewhere to keep her baby safe and warm. Sing along to Deborah Mailman’s beautiful CD recording, based on the classic lullaby.24-pp hardcover + CD.8366306 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

The Cow Tripped Over the Moon Hey diddle diddle, You all know the riddle, A cow jumps over the moon... But the moon is very high in the sky. How many attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap in this hilarious Aussie take on the original rhyme?32-pp hardcover.8361450 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Hush: A Kiwi Lullaby Hush, little baby, and go to sleep. Mama’s going to give you a woolly sheep. And if that woolly sheep won’t baa, Mama’s going to give you a wishing star. This familiar lullaby is given a warm and playful touch by one of New Zealand’s most-loved authors, Joy Cowley. Words in both English and Te Reo Maori.32-pp hardcover.8368395 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.00 $21.60

The Velveteen Rabbit First published in 1922, this classic children’s story about a velveteen rabbit on a quest to become real through the love of his owner is brought to life with new illustrations.52-pp hardcover.8346891 AUD $27.99 $22.39 NZD $30.00 $24.00

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Too Many Elephants in This House There are elephants in the kitchen, in the bathroom, even the bedroom! When Eric’s mum says they have to go, he comes up with a BIG solution!32-pp hardcover.8147470 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

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Pamela Allen Collection Six classic stories from the one-and-only Pamela Allen!6 softcovers, each 24–32 pp.8389815 AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $84.00 $67.20

Lucas and Jack Every week Lucas’ mum visits Great Grandpop at the nursing home. And every week Lucas waits for her outside. Waiting is boring! Until Lucas meets Jack ... A great book for introducing young children to the idea that old people can be fun, and that deep down we have more in common than we think.32-pp hardcover.8300163 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Perfect On a perfect day, the hours stretch endlessly ahead. Danny Parker’s evocative verse expresses the freedom of an idyllic childhood, and paintings by Freya Blackwood magically evoke the light, scents and feel of a perfect summer day.32-pp hardcover.8395001 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Newspaper Hats Grandpa remembers many things from long ago, but he has trouble remembering Georgie. In this moving story, a little girl helps her grandfather reach his memories through the simple act of making newspaper hats.32-pp softcover.8367704 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20



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There Was an Old Lady/Bloke 5-Book Slipcase Five hilarious takes on the original There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly rhyme—in one boxed set!5 softcovers, each 24 pp, plus slipcase.8324034 AUD $39.99 $31.99 NZD $45.00 $36.00

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Snail and Turtle Are Friends Snail and Turtle are friends and love to spend time together. They like to run and walk, and also enjoy being quiet together. They also like hiding, but never from each other.32-pp hardcover.8256140 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Rustle up a Rhythm Rhythmical text and illustrations introduce children to onomatopoeia through a range of sounds that they hear, both subconsciously and consciously, around them every day.24-pp softcover.8846 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

How to Be a Dog The ultimate guide on how to be a happy and successful... DOG! The charming, heartwarming illustrations show how dogs choose their owners, where it’s best to sleep in the house (under the owner’s doona, of course), how to scare the vet away and how to pretend you haven’t been fed yet...32-pp softcover.8360431 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

This Little Piggy Went Dancing Meet five little pigs who are full of life and eager to explore the world. They splash and swim, ride and slide, eat pancakes and peaches, then hop, skip, hula and go wee wee wee all the way home!24-pp hardcover.8254742 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20


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Welcome to the Family Explores the different ways a baby or child can become part of a clan, including natural birth within a nuclear family, adoption, fostering and same-sex parents, giving a clear message that every family is different and every family is equally valid and special.32-pp hardcover.8328115 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $28.00 $22.40

What’s Your Favourite Animal? Discover the favourite animals of award-winning authors and illustrators in this stunning new collection from Eric Carle and friends.40-pp hardcover.8297591 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $28.00 $22.40

Oliver and George Oliver tries desperately to get George to play with him, but George is far too engrossed in his book. A brilliantly crafted, humorous picture book with a twist from award-winning author Peter Carnavas.32-pp softcover.8308915 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Farm Families Follow the farmer from dawn until dinnertime and meet all the animal families that live on his farm. With wild creatures to spot and visual stories to follow from one page to the next, this is a book to be enjoyed again and again.32-pp softcover.8371181 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80

River Riddle A boy with a bale of hay, a sheep called Dolly and a fox named Frank need to cross the river in a boat built for two. How they get to the market on the other side all in one piece, without something being sacrificed for lunch, is the focus of this delightful rhyming text.24-pp softcover.8374189 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Big Beet Thelma Magee fancies a burger for tea, so her husband Bert heads out to the veggie patch to pick a juicy beetroot. But no matter how hard he pulls, that beet won’t budge. He might need a hand... A fresh Aussie take on a traditional folktale.24-pp hardcover.8158697 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20



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Wombat StewIn this classic rhyme, a dingo catches a wombat and wants to cook him in a stew. But the other bush animals have a plan to save their friend. They trick the dingo into using mud, feathers, flies, bugs and gumnuts in his stew, and the result is something the dingo will never forget!32-pp softcover.8294630 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

A Year on Our Farm Passing seasons over a year in the life of an Australian farm.32-pp softcover.522747 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $18.00 $14.40

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Wombat Goes to School When Mothball discovers a new hole, it unexpectedly leads her to the local school. The children learn that wombats love carrots and grass, while Mothball learns that lunch boxes contain very few carrots, that sports sheds can be a good place to have a nap, and that when you’re brown and round it’s not a good idea to get too close to a ball...32-pp hardcover.8267017 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Diary of a Wombat Find out how one wombat, between scratching, sleeping and eating, manages to fit the difficult job of training humans into her busy schedule.32-pp softcover.363860 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Wombat Wins Forget Rio and the Olympic Games in 2016; it’s all about a wombat... winning. Despite her somewhat limited physique and lack of training, Mothball manages to go home with a gold medal.32-pp hardcover.8396530 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Kookoo Kookaburra Kookoo starts laughing at his friends instead of with them but comes to realise that kindness is like a boomerang! Beautiful, contemporary Indigenous illustrations by acclaimed author and illustrator Gregg Dreise.32-pp hardcover.8375991 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

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What if a Dinosaur... 4-Pack A fun and colourful introduction to dinosaurs. Discover amazing facts through fascinating modern-day comparisons!4 softcovers.8251621 AUD $39.96 $31.97 NZD $40.00 $32.00

Why Should I? Best Behaviour Pack Young children learn the importance of social skills with these gentle stories to read and discuss.3 softcovers, each 32 pp.8149723 AUD $29.97 $23.98 NZD $36.00 $28.80

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Whoever You Are Every day all over Australia, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same or speak the same language, but inside, they are just like you. This story weaves its way across cultures and generations, celebrating the bond that unites us all.32-pp softcover.8370250 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Bully Bull doesn’t have a kind word for any of his friends. When the other animals ask him to play, he responds in the way he’s been taught: ‘Chicken! Slow Coach! You stink!’ Until, that is, one of his friends decides to stand up to him, and makes him realise what a bully he has become. Spare but powerful words make for a tender, hilarious and thoughtful tale.40-pp softcover.8357944 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.50 $16.40

Happy! Nominated for an Academy Award, Pharrell Williams’ song ‘Happy’ has topped the charts in more than 75 countries worldwide. Now Williams brings his beloved song to young readers in photographs of children across cultures celebrating what it means to be happy.32-pp hardcover.8396661 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

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If Kids Ran the World Two-time Caldecott Medallists Leo and Diane Dillon show children playfully creating a more generous, peaceful world where everyone shares with others. A rainbow of children determine the most important needs in our complex world, bringing food to the hungry, medicine and cheer to the sick, safe housing, education and religious tolerance to all, and treating our planet with care.40-pp hardcover.8313802 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

If... Imagine if you could condense all 3.5 billion years of life on Earth into just one hour. If you did, the dinosaurs wouldn’t show up until 56 minutes into the hour, and they’d be gone three minutes later. Modern humans (the ones we are related to) would amble into view at the very end of the hour, with just 0.2 seconds to spare...32-pp hardcover.8342427 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $34.00 $27.20

Don’t Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen! What would happen if a spoonbill or a pelican or even an osprey came to your house? Fun and mayhem, that’s what!32-pp hardcover.8097661 AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $32.50 $26.00

Luther and the Cloud-Makers At the end of a wide, green valley lies a secret village, full of laughter and singing... until one day the clouds come. As they gather, turning day to night, Luther sets out to find the cloud-makers and make them stop, before it’s too late.32-pp softcover.8230863 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Student Library Reading Totes Spread the message of the joy of reading and provide your students with a convenient way to transport their books between home and school with strong, 100% cotton library bags printed in six solid colours!6 cotton book totes in six colours, each 330mm x 305mm.8400965 AUD $29.99 NZD $36.00


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The Little Refugee Anh Do nearly didn’t make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. It was a dangerous journey, with murderous pirates and terrifying storms, but they managed to survive. Life in suburban Australia was also hard for a small boy with no English and funny lunches. But there was a loving extended family, lots of friends, and always something to laugh about. This is the uplifting and inspiring childhood story of one of Australia’s favourite personalities.32-pp hardcover.8164501 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

An Aussie Year From our tropical north to the rugged west and south to beautiful Tassie, this snapshot of who we are as a nation follows 12 months in the lives of five Australian children representing a multicultural blend of culture and race.32-pp hardcover.8259527 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $25.00 $20.00

Fang Fang’s Chinese New Year Fang Fang was born in China, but now she is Australian. When she invites her friend Lisa to celebrate Chinese New Year she is sure that Lisa will be bored. But Lisa is full of surprises!24-pp softcover.

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The Red Bridge Claire’s family has moved from Australia to Vietnam and the little girl finds herself lost in the busy, bustling streets of Hanoi, until she finds the red bridge and a new friend to show her the way.32-pp hardcover.8061810 AUD $27.95 $22.36 NZD $33.50 $26.80

Every Day is Malala Day The inspirational story of Malala Yousafzai, who as a 15-year-old girl on her way to school in Pakistan was shot in the head by a member of the Taliban and went on to become the youngest person ever nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.36-pp softcover.8292950 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80

Noodle Magic A grandfather and granddaughter work together to accomplish what one could not do alone. This is an endearing Chinese folktale with breathtaking illustrations.32-pp hardcover.8313618 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00



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Rivertime A tender tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle on a paddling trip on Australia’s Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up and connecting with the land and its creatures.80-pp hardcover.8289671 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Munkle Arvur and the Big Dry A rambunctious water-wise story from the creator of the loveable eco-hero, Munkle Arvur.32-pp softcover.8280983 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

The Magic School Bus 25th Anniversary Boxed Set Ingenious stories, extraordinary adventures and the one-of-a-kind Ms Frizzle help children develop an early love for science and an interest in the world around them.12 softcovers plus slipcase.8255382 AUD $99.99 $79.99 NZD $120.00 $96.00

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Platypus Read about one of Australia’s most puzzling and unique animals and find out why British scientists thought this creature was a fake! A beautiful lyrical narrative and well-researched facts coupled with extraordinary mixed-media art brings this quirky creature, one of only two monotremes on the planet, to life.32-pp hardcover.8372853 AUD $27.99 $22.39 NZD $33.00 $26.40

Grasshoppers Dance A lyrical tale that celebrates language in an uplifting story of music and movement.32-pp softcover.9144 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20


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The Amazing A to Z Thing Two of Australia’s leading Indigenous creators have collaborated in a unique exploration of Australian wildlife—some familiar, others more unusual.32-pp hardcover.8297857 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $27.00 $21.60

Remembering Lionsville Renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft, a descendant of the Bundjalung people, brings to vivid life her family’s oral history and her childhood memories.32-pp hardcover.8208535 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $37.00 $29.60

Sand Swimmers The dead heart of Australia holds amazing stories of adaptation and survival. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers such as Charles Sturt and learn what the Indigenous people of this land first discovered: all is not quite as it seems.32-pp softcover.8223081 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Are We There Yet? Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester.32-pp hardcover.7631032 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Are We There Yet? Audio Alison Lester’s heartwarming story about a journey around Australia, read unabridgedCD. Run time: 1 hour, 21 min.8115056 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

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Tucker When Ian Abdulla was a young boy growing up along the Murrray River, bush tucker was plentiful and everyone was expected to help feed the family. With his brothers and sisters he picked quandongs for pies and caught catfish for curry soup. All the fun (and the hardship) is recorded here in story and pictures.32-pp softcover.8294390 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.50 $16.40

Going Bush with Grandpa Pete and his grandpa are off on a bush camping trip to do some prospecting for gold nuggets. Maybe they’ll find enough so they can go for a holiday in the city!64-pp softcover.8276731 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60

Tea and Sugar Christmas Step into the past when from 1915–1996, the Tea and Sugar Train travelled from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie once a week, and the biggest excitement for children was the first Thursday of December every year when Father Christmas travelled the line.36-pp hardcover.8314320 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

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One Rule for Jack Jack thinks he is clever, thinking up a rule that will help him avoid doing the jobs his parents want him to do around the house. But he hasn’t outsmarted anyone...64-pp softcover.8294402 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60 Knockabout Cricket

In the 1860s the game of cricket was hugely popular and often played between neighbouring pastoral stations in Western Victoria. One day at Pine Hills station, a tall Aboriginal boy stepped out from the phalaris grass and joined in a game of cricket. He showed them all how to play the game with skill, grace and flair. His name was Unaarramin, or Johhny Mullagh from Mullagh Station.32-pp hardcover.8347041 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Flying High Larni is going on a plane to visit her granny up north. She is happy to be away from school, as everyone there seems to be smarter than her. But Granny shows Larni something she is really good at and pretty soon she is flying high!64-pp softcover.8355771 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60

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The Soldier’s Gift The moving story of one family’s courage and endurance during WWI, the terrible losses at Gallipoli, and a time that changed Australia forever.40-pp hardcover.8308000 AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $35.00 $28.00

The Anzac Puppy In the middle of the night, in the middle of winter, in the middle of a war, a puppy is born. A beautiful story about the reality of war, hardship, friendship and love.32-pp softcover.8289048 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

What Was the War Like, Grandma? Grandma Emmy remembers what the war was like—listening to the wireless each night for news from the front lines, crouching in trenches during air-raid drills at school, making socks for the war effort, playing with searchlights and tasting a hamburger for the first time. Everyone’s lives changed forever.40-pp softcover.8240084 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

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The Last Anzac Alec Campbell, the last living Anzac who died in 2002 at the age of 103, enlisted in 1915 when he was just 16. This book is Alec’s story and is based on the true account of a small boy’s visit to meet him in 2001.841616632-pp softcover.AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Gallipoli Dusty and Bluey, members of the Australian Light Horse Brigade, are Anzacs on their way to the Great War. A beautiful exploration of bravery, hardship, humour, fear and mateship at Gallipoli.32-pp softcover.8284271 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Ride, Ricardo, Ride! Ricardo loved to ride his bike through the village. He rode under endless skies, quiet and clear. He rode every day. But then the shadows came...32-pp hardcover.8352393 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20



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The Man from Snowy River There is no greater Australian bush hero than the man from Snowy River, and no greater bush legend than his famous downhill ride when a valuable colt escapes and runs off with the mountain brumbies and the crack riders and stockmen of the region get together to bring it back. The countryside is wild and rugged and only the toughest horse and rider can keep up.32-pp softcover.7968743 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Waltzing Matilda + CD With ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s original lyrics and Freya Blackwood’s stunning ochre-toned paintings we are treated not just to the swagman’s story but also to the story of the shearers’ strikes of the time, of the squatter’s family and of the dangers of 19th-century travel in the outback. Includes bonus CD recorded by John Williamson.32-pp softcover plus CD.7679925 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $33.00 $26.40

The Nelly Gang Christmastown, 1859. Everyone on the goldfields wants to get rich. But when Nelly and her pa, Paddy, finally strike gold, bushrangers are ready to pounce. Will Nelly and her gang be able to rescue Paddy from their evil clutches?48-pp softcover.8240359 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

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Animals in War Two stories of wartime heroism. The story of Lieutenant Guy Haydon of the Australian Light Horse Brigade who, with his beloved mare Midnight, took part in one of the last great cavalry charges in history. And a poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli.2 softcovers, each 32 pp.8394201 AUD $33.98 $27.18 NZD $40.50 $32.40

Clancy of the Overflow ‘Banjo’ Paterson was working in a city office when he created the legendary Clancy of the Overflow. More than a 100 years later, Kilmeny Niland brings Clancy to life for yet another generation, with fresh images of the outback that Paterson loved so well.32-pp softcover.7968735 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20


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The Bugalugs Bum Thief CD Skeeta Anderson wakes one summer morning to find that part of him is gone, something he thought he’d never miss! Tim Winton’s all-time favourite, read unabridged!1 CD. Run time: 17 min.8188888 AUD $22.95 $18.36 NZD $28.00 $22.40

The Bugalugs Bum Thief Tim Winton’s fabulous tale of Skeeta Anderson, who wakes up one morning to find that his bum is gone. And not only his bum, but the bum of every single person in the town of Bugalugs! It’s up to Skeeta to catch the thief!72-pp softcover.7559376 AUD $12.99 $10.36 NZD $16.00 $12.80

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Bob the Railway Dog In the early days of the railway, when shiny new tracks were opening up vast areas of Australia, there was a little dog with adventure in his heart and the rattle of the rails in his soul. He was there on the train in his favourite spot on top of the Yankee engine, and everyone knew him. A heart-warming true Australian story.32-pp hardcover.8372837 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Edward and the Great Discovery Although he comes from a long line of archaeologists, Edward has never discovered anything. Then one rainy night, he stumbles upon what could be his first great discovery.48-pp hardcover.8295595 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Bollygum This is the story of Bollygum, a possum who moves from the city to the bush, and the friendship that develops between her and the creatures of Bollygum.42-pp softcover.8389410 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20



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Bad Ned Ned has the same name as a famous bushranger. Some days he’s BAD as bad can be. When he’s going to be especially bad he wears armour, and that’s when the real trouble starts.32-pp hardcover.8361556 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Australians, Let Us Barbecue! + CD Australians, let us barbecue for summertime is here! Throw on your swimmers and sing along with Colin Buchanan to our new summer anthem set to the tune of ‘Advance Australia Fair’.24-pp hardcover + CD.8378809 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

All Right, Vegemite! Three full-colour editions of favourite playground rhymes and chants compiled by June Factor.3 softcovers, each 112 pp.7945816 AUD $23.85 $19.08 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Good Enough for a Sheep Station David Cox explores his relationship with his father and his life as a stockman on a sheep station. His warm observations in words and pictures reveal a resilient, quintessential Australian spirit.32-pp hardcover.8346971 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00


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King Pig Because he was the king, he could make the sheep do whatever he wanted, whenever he pleased. But he just couldn’t make them like him. A royal romp about a little pig with a lot to learn, from best-selling picture book creator Nick Bland.32-pp softcover.8157942 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Bamboozled A girl visits her grandad every week, but one week something looks strange. What could it be? Includes never-before-seen process pages from David Legge!36-pp softcover.8344502 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Day the Crayons Quit Duncan just wants to colour in but when he opens his box of crayons, he finds they are on strike. Red is tired, Beige is bored, Black is misunderstood, Blue needs a break from colouring in all that water and Pink just wants to be used. Can Duncan save the day in this laugh-out-loud story?40-pp softcover.8306768 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

The Day the Crayons Came Home The crayons are back and they’re crosser than ever! One day Duncan receives a set of postcards from his crayons who been lost, forgotten, broken, even melted in a clothes dryer and stuck to a pair of underpants! Hilarious text and joyful illustrations combine to show that crayons have feelings too.48-pp hardcover.8392408 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.99

Trouble at Home Ages and ages ago, about two weeks since next Thursday, a giant green dragon stole my baby brother, Godfrey. Well, okay, the giant green dragon actually stole the house and I saw it all happen.96-pp softcover.8388994 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60



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Funny Homes Animal homes come in many shapes and sizes, none of which are boring. Find out why some animals have funny homes!32-pp softcover.8320551 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Australia’s Most Dangerous Sharks Everything kids ever wanted to know about Australia’s most dangerous sharks and their relatives.32-pp softcover.8248406 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Australia’s Most Dangerous Spiders Everything kids need to know about Australian spiders with fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic’s image library.32-pp softcover.8248414 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Fire Inspired by the bushfires that have affected many Australians, Fire is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as seen through the eyes of a cockatoo. The fire mercilessly engulfs homes and land, leaving a path of destruction. 32-pp hardcover.8219103 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Flood Inspired by the Queensland floods, Flood is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as seen through the honest eyes of a cattle dog separated from his family. 32-pp softcover.8078574 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

City vs Bush Take a family holiday to Wombat Flats, where you’ll enjoy a range of bush holiday activities, including horseriding, hiking, exploring caves, swimming in waterholes and discovering a whole range of Australian fauna and fauna. Then compare it to a holiday in a city full of surprises.2 softcovers, each 32 pp.7924151 AUD $30.90 $24.72 NZD $37.00 $29.60

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Funny Bums The rear ends of animals come in many shapes and sizes, none of which are boring. Find out why some animals have funny bums!32-pp softcover.8210117 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Funny Faces Some animals’ faces may look funny to us but their eyes, ears, noses and mouths are exactly what those animals need to survive. Find out why.32-pp softcover.8300059 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Body Parts: The Ears Explores ears by looking at how they function not only in humans but also in animals, and features amazing photographs with bite-size chunks of information.24-pp softcover.8286912 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Body Parts: The Mouth We use our mouths to eat, breathe, talk, sing, smile and frown. And animals also use their mouths in lots of different ways. Highly photographic nonfiction suitable for a wide range of ages.24-pp softcover.8320332 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Body Parts: The Eyes Take a look at the human eye and how it compares to the eyes of some incredible animals! Amazing photographs accompanied by bite-sized chunks of information.24-pp softcover.8276693 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Senses CloseUp Amazing photographs accompanied by bite-sized chunks of information encourage students to take a closer look at their five senses and how they help them discover the world around them!24-pp softcover.8269629 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

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Papa and the Olden Days A walk down memory lane to a time when there were no radios or TVs; instead, families would sing around the piano. Rather than drive cars, people rode horses. The townsfolk even had to make their own bread and bricks because the nearest city was far away. An ideal fit with the Australian Curriculum History!40-pp softcover.8258938 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Stories for Simon When Simon unwraps a boomerang wrapped in an old newspaper, he learns of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Who were they and how can saying ‘sorry’ help? Through a new friendship and a magnificent collection of stories, Simon gains a deep appreciation of the past and a positive vision for the future.32-pp hardcover.8371412 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

New Year Surprise! Little Brother is told that he’s too small to help out at the Spring Festival. Follow him through his village to see how he finds a way to join in. Christopher Cheng’s story and Di Wu’s paintings recreate the magic of celebrating New Year in snowy rural northern China.36-pp hardcover.8412368 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Pip and Pim Aboriginal elder Ruth Hegarty shares a traditional Indigenous story about Pip and Pim, two young possums who are anxious to leave the safety of their tree and explore the nocturnal world.24-pp softcover.8384521 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Creatures of Dryden Gully Mopoke welcomes visitors who have come from far away to the valley. Young Joey is just learning to hop, and is envious of these new special creatures. He wishes he too could stride across the valley.24-pp softcover.8384512 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20


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Boy vs Beasts! Fast-paced, high-energy reads with low word counts and simple sentence structures!8 softcovers.8260368 AUD $63.92 $51.14 NZD $75.00 $60.00

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The Bad Guys Meet Mr Wolf, Mr Shark, Mr Snake and Mr Piranha. They’re bad guys, everybody knows that. They’re scary and dangerous and well... just BAD. But these guys want to be heroes and they’re going to prove it by doing good deeds... whether you want them to or not. Buckle up for the funniest, naughtiest and coolest books you’ll ever read as Aaron Blabey turns his hand to junior chapter books with hilarious effect. Ideal for 8–9-year-olds who never voluntarily pick up a book, or for younger readers heading towards chapter books but not quite there yet.144-pp softcovers.8375915 Episode 1:AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.608390234 Episode 2: AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $14.00 $11.20

Hey Jack! Jack is best friends with Billie B Brown and, being the quieter of the two, readers get to see the world from his perspective. These books appeal to boys who don’t relate to superheroes or sporting stars.20 softcovers, each 44 pp.8410670 AUD $159.00 $79.95 NZD $191.00 $97.00



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Exclamation Mark He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them. It’s not easy being seen. Especially when you’re NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU. An emphatic but misplaced exclamation point learns that being different can be very exciting!52-pp hardcover.8175622 AUD $24.99 $15.20 NZD $19.00 $15.20

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Silly Squid! Simple funny verse about Australian seashore creatures. Each poem is accompanied by facts about the animal and the illustrations are based on the colours and features of the environment in which each animal lives.32-pp hardcover.8367940 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Doggy Ditties from A to Z Anybody who has ever owned a dog—or yearned to have one—will love these A to Z ditties about lots of different dog breeds.32-pp softcover.8292503 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

The Duck and the Darklings Peterboy wants to find something wonderful to bring the light to Grandpapa’s eyes and keep it there. What he finds is a duck, wounded and broken, and Grandpapa mends her from top to tail. An extraordinary story of friendship, hope and joy from two of Australia’s most talented, award-winning picture-book creators.32-pp hardcover.8280297 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.90

Ella and Olivia Ultimate Collection 1–12 The first 12 Ella and Olivia books in one collection! Ella and Olivia are sisters. Ella is seven years old. Olivia is five-and-a-half years old. They live with their mum and dad and little brother Max. Perfectly pitched to five-year-old readers with large fonts and lots of sweet illustrations.Boxed set of 12 softcovers.8403445 AUD $39.99 $31.99 NZD $45.00 $36.00


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Esau the Paw What happens when long-haired cats’ coats get too matted to brush? Yep, they get clipped, much to Esau’s embarrassment...and disgust!32-pp softcover.8292511 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

EJ Spy School Emma Jacks loves being at school, but she doesn’t like tests. Sometimes, however, good things come from bad. Join Emma at Spy School in six thrilling adventures!6 softcovers.8336369 AUD $47.94 $38.35 NZD $58.00 $46.40

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. A modern masterpiece celebrating the power of story.56-pp softcover.8248211 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Boy on the Page A small boy lands on the page and, quite by accident, discovers the joy and wonder of life.32-pp hardcover.8250160 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

The Fearsome, Frightening, Ferocious, Box From the award-winning duo who brought you Kisses for Daddy and Captain Crabclaw’s Crew comes a fearsome, frightening, ferocious tale for the very brave of heart.32-pp hardcover.8232199 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00



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Marmaduke Duck’s Adventures Have fun reading all about brave, bold, daredevil Marmaduke Duck and his adventurous friends!3 softcovers, 32–40 pp each.8336027 AUD $45.99 $36.79 NZD $58.50 $46.80

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The Moose and the Goose This is the moose, standing on the roof. The moose saw a goose, so he stamped one hoof. ‘A goose!’ called the moose. ‘Let’s stop for the goose!’ You’ll get your antlers in a twist and your feathers flying in a rollicking, riotous read by this super-talented duo!32-pp softcover.8289101 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.50 $15.60

The Hush Treasure Book This glorious collection of stories, poems and artwork by a stellar cast of children’s book creators has been specially commissioned by the Hush Music Foundation, famous for their original music albums used in hospitals around the world. Includes a bonus CD featuring a special compilation of Hush music compositions.48-pp hardcover + CD.8388249 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $35.00 $28.00

Seagull Seagull loves to fly. It makes her heart sing. But when she gets caught in a tangle of fishing line on the beach, Seagull can only watch as other birds fly effortlessly above. A gentle, positive story with a strong environmental message about the value of caring for our land and our wildlife.32-pp hardcover.8376395 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00


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Graeme Base Collection Bring excitement and adventure to your classroom with five classic Graeme Base titles!Five 32-pp softcovers.8180691 AUD $99.83 $79.99 NZD $120.00 $96.90

The Last King of Angkor Wat Among the ruins of beautiful Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. They decide to race to the top of the hill, each hoping to prove they are most worthy. But along the way their strengths and weaknesses are revealed.32-pp hardcover.8329222 AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $35.00 $28.00

Ready to Read with Marvel Get ready to read with children’s favourite Marvel heroes!6 softcovers.8271059 AUD $41.94 $28.80 NZD $36.00 $28.80

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Eye to Eye Imagine you could soar high in the sky with an eagle or dive into the deep with a majestic blue whale. Come eye to eye with some of nature’s most impressive creatures as Graeme Base takes you on a richly illustrated journey of imagination and possibility.32-pp hardcover.8396011 AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $30.00 $24.00



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My Two Blankets Cartwheel has arrived in a new country and feels the loss of all she’s ever known. This story is for all who have experienced change. It is about learning new ways of speaking, living and belonging.32-pp hardcover.8287034 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $26.99 $21.50

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Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door. That is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped their grandma, they must sneak back in to rescue her!96-pp softcover.8206185 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60

A Bear Called Paddington When Mr and Mrs Brown stumble across a small, polite bear on Paddington Station it’s the start of lots of hilarious stories in which Paddington Bear encounters all kinds of adventures, leaving his inimitable sticky imprint wherever he goes. The ultimate in funny and endearing classic chapter books to read with children aged five and older!160-pp softcover.8320463 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Teacup This is one boy’s story of leaving his homeland, surviving a long journey by sea... and finding a safe, new place to call home.32-pp hardcover.8358971 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.00 $21.60

When Dad Showed Me the Universe On their journey to discover the universe, a father and son learn that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination, and that the biggest lessons happen when you least expect them.32-pp softcover.8353927 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.90

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Noah Dreary Award-winning Aaron Blabey spins another hilarious tale in this story of a boy who discovers the very real consequences of his continual complaining.32-pp hardcover.8238304 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Lotus Lane Readers Meet the Lotus Lane Girls in these early chapter books aimed at newly independent readers.4 softcovers.8271067 AUD $31.96 $24.99 NZD $40.00 $32.00

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Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas Brian loves bananas. Trouble is, Brian’s a piranha. And his friends aren’t happy about his fondness for fruit. From the best-selling author of Pig the Pug comes one of the cheekiest books you’ll ever read.24-pp hardcover.8375966 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Jake in Space Jake and his friends work together to save the planets!6 softcovers, each 120 pp.8410856 AUD $89.94 $69.00 NZD $108.00 $83.10



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One Little Fantail This delightful rhyming story introduces young readers to a number of New Zealand birds, named in both English and Maori.32-pp softcover.8272406 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Our Dog Flash Meet Flash, a loveable little puppy who is learning what’s right and what’s wrong. Follow his adventures in two easy-to-read tales.2 softcovers, each 32 pp.8336051 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $38.50 $30.80

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The Song of Kauri Kauri danced with the wind. And the years passed. Cloaked in mist, warmed by the Sun and stirred by a whirling wind, Kauri grows tall and wise through passing years and changing times. This is his song.32-pp softcover.8993 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Quaky Cat Helps Out In memory of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, this is a tribute to the brave children and families who opened their hearts and homes to help mend a broken city.32-pp softcover.8388151 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The King and the Sea Twenty-one stunningly illustrated, ultra-short stories that are seemingly simple but ultimately profound. In each story, the king has an encounter that he tries to rule over. But of course the rain doesn’t stop just because a king orders it, and tired eyelids can be much stronger than a king’s will. Ultimately, the world is diverse and much of it operates under its own rules.48-pp softcover.8353898 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.99 $15.99


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Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot Meet Ricky Ricotta and his giant flying robot! Young readers will cheer as Ricky and his enormous flying robot friend soar through the air and battle the diabolical Dr Stinky, an evil scientist who threatens to take over the world!8 softcovers.8336385 AUD $87.92 $70.34 NZD $100.00 $80.00

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Take Away the A A word totally transforms if you take away just one letter; without the A, the beast is best. Without the W, the witch has an itch! This is an alphabet book like no other. An irreverent exploration not only of letters in their alphabetic order, but also of how they form words and communicate ideas.64-pp softcover.8396610 AUD $22.99 $18.39 NZD $27.50 $22.00

The Dreaming Tree Free-verse poems celebrate the joy and freedom of being a child in the Australian landscap.32-pp hardcover.8416191 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39

FROM THE CREATOR OF THE WONKY DONKEY

How the Sun Got to Coco’s House An enchanting story about the Sun, and how it makes its journey from the far side of the world to the home of one small girl. Travel with it as it leaps whole countries, chasing the night before bursting at last in a fanfare of warm golden light through Coco’s window!32-pp hardcover.8372845 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39

Maxx Rumble Soccer Fever It’s winter, it’s soccer season, the World Cup is on and too much soccer is never enough. These three Maxx Rumble titles provide nonstop action all the way and even the most reluctant reader will find them irresistible!Three 48-pp softcovers.8301924 AUD $29.85 $23.88 NZD $36.00 $28.80



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Imagine a City In the city of imagination, anything is possible, and an outing with their mother brings every kind of possibility to life for two lucky children!32-pp hardcover.8298294 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Little Red Riding Hood (Not Quite) Take one traditional fairytale and one infuriatingly cheeky (albeit knowledgeable) child, and mix with the talented writing of Yvonne Morrison and the funny and creative illustrations of Donovan Bixley... and you have a recipe for fall-off-your-chair hilarity!32-pp softcover.9339 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Adelaide’s Secret World Adelaide has always worked quietly, by herself, behind her red velvet curtain. Sometimes she finds a place in the heart of the city and looks out for the still ones, the quiet ones, those who dance and sigh and dream alone. Little does Adelaide know that her secret world will soon be transformed into something unexpected and full of joy.32-pp hardcover.8390154 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Alice In Wonderland A stunning picture-book introduction to the magical world of Alice in Wonderland!28-pp hardcover.8329687 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

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The Stone Lion Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has only one dream—to run, pounce and leap in the park across from where he sits. But one snowy night, when a baby is abandoned at his paws, he is compelled to think differently.32-pp hardcover.8291949 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $26.99 $21.50

The Three Bears (Sort Of) Fall out of your chair laughing as a cheeky child questions every aspect of the classic story of The Three Bears. Don’t bears prefer salmon to porridge? Why are they living in a cottage anyway? And how come they can talk?32-pp softcover.8272385 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20


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Where the Wild Things Are This Maurice Sendak classic is more fun than you’ve ever had in a wolf suit, and it manages to reaffirm the notion that there’s no place like home.32-pp softcover.530961 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.99 $15.90

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald PartridgeA Mem Fox and Julie Vivas collaboration in which Wilfrid tries to find memories for his friend Miss Nancy, whose memory is erratic.32-pp softcover.8306346 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Walker Stories for Emergent Readers Thirty perfectly paced stories designed to help young children take their first steps towards reading!30 softcovers in a zip-locked bag.8253803 AUD $358.50 $149.99 NZD $430.00 $193.00

Solos Take-Home Reading Australia’s most highly awarded book series for beginner readers. Ideal for newly independent readers, Solos provide simple storylines, strong characterisation and short sentences. And they look just like the books the big kids are reading!20 softcovers, each approx 48 pp.7968217 AUD $199.99 $129.99 NZD $240.00 $156.00



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The Lion and the Bird Lion is working in his autumn garden when a wounded bird suddenly falls at his feet. As he bandages the little one, the flock flies away and little bird feels cold and sad, separated from his kin. Lion takes him home and through the winter, the two become inseparable friends. But what will happen as spring comes back and, with it, the bird’s family?88-pp hardcover.8392782 AUD $29.95 $19.99 NZD $24.99 $19.99

Green Lizards vs Red Rectangles The green lizards and the red rectangles are at war. They fight and fight and fight—can there ever be a way to live peacefully together? A thought-provoking and visually stunning picture book about the futility of war.32-pp hardcover.8412931 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Billie B Brown: The Complete Collection All 20 books in the Billie B Brown series, complete with slipcase! Ideal for emergent readers, these books feature feisty tom-boy Billie B, a refreshing alternative to the usual fare of princesses and fairies.Boxed set of 20 softcovers.8378227 AUD $99.95 $79.96 NZD $129.99 $104.00

The Wrong Book Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story, but he keeps getting interrupted by characters from other stories—a pirate, a queen, even some monsters! To get a chance to tell his story, he has to convince the others that they are in the wrong book.32-pp softcover.7875918 AUD $15.99 $12.79NZD $21.00 $16.80


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Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers! A clear and compassionate way to explain and educate children about how children with Asperger’s see the world.32-pp hardcover.8401028 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Stick and Stone When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a pine cone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favour? A warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even the youngest reader will understand.48-pp softcover.8379633 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Super Weird Collection Weir Do has an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, so fitting in won’t be easy... but it will be funny! All four best-selling Weirdo books in one super weird collection!Boxed set of 4 softcovers, each 144 pp.

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WeirDo 5: Totally Weird! Weir’s back and TOTALLY WEIRD! The Camp Kangaroo Challenge is on, and Weir’s team is up against Bella and the new kid, who has the coolest name ever... Hans Some! Yep, that’s really his name! Weir Do vs Hans Some! It won’t be easy... but it will be funny!160-pp softcover.8394702 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40



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Little Hoiho On her first venture out of the nest, Little Hoiho admires the other birds around her and tries desperately to imitate them with unfortunate results. But when she accidentally trips and falls into the water, she discovers she is no longer awkward and clumsy but graceful and agile!32-pp softcover.9232 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Bye-Bye Grumpy Fly It’s a grey old rainy day and a grumpy fly wends his way through raindrops and lilypads, past crocodiles and tigers, escaping death by the skin of his teeth!32-pp softcover.8371800 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

WINNER JOY COWLEY AWARD 2013

The Silly Goat Gruff Over the bridge where the hills were rough, where there wasn’t much food (not nearly enough), where things were bad, and times were tough—lived Willy and Billy and Silly Goat Gruff.32-pp softcover.8214572 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.50 $15.60

I Can’t Imagine How That Happened That Grandpa is such a tease! Meg and Grandpa go camping, and Grandpa’s teasing and practical jokes always end with him saying, ‘I can’t imagine how that happened’. Until finally the tables are turned and Meg gets her own back!32-pp softcover.9064 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Melu The mules have been clip-clopping around the sun-baked hills for generations. And they never venture down to the glittering green sea. But Melu was different. When the herd clipped, Melu clopped. When the others clopped, Melu clipped. And one day, he decided he wanted to go down to the glittering green sea.32-pp softcover.8196693 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

The Three Little Pigs Will the little pigs let that big, bad wolf in? No, not by the hair on their chinny chin chins! There’s plenty of huffing, puffing and fun in Gavin Bishop’s beautifully illustrated version of this traditional favourite.32-pp softcover.8246110 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60


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Little Lunch 6-Pack All your favourite Little Lunch first chapter books in one substantial meal! A lot can happen in 15 minutes. Make sure you don’t miss a second of the action with these highly illustrated, hilarious stories about a group of kids and their adventures during the 15 minutes of Little Lunch.6 softcovers, each 64 pp.8395801 AUD $59.70 $47.76 NZD $71.50 $57.25

My Country A beautifully illustrated version of the famous Dorothea Mackellar poem that celebrates the contrasts that lie at the heart of Australia: its wildness, its generosity and its fearsome nature. This is a poem to celebrate why we love Australia.32-pp softcover.8269830 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Strange Friends Uyu the eel is growing too big for his pond. His friends, Butchoo the frog and Uckoo the turtle hatch an exciting plan to help Uyu find a bigger place to live. The strange friends embark on a difficult journey, but help and friends are never far away.24-pp softcover.8410805 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Coasts and Seashores Find out about some of the incredible living things that make coasts and seashores around the world their home. Find out how they have adapted to survive, what they eat and what eats them!32-pp softcover.8361071 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Food and Faith An engaging introduction to six major world religions—Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism—through their associations with food.48-pp hardcover.8201940 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $60.00 $48.00



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Birrung the Secret Friend Young indigenous girl Birrung befriends two British orphans and teaches them about her people and culture. But some people disapprove of the friendship...160-pp softcover.8347391 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $14.99 $11.99

William Bligh Unpeel the layers of some of the most incredible circumstances in Australia’s colonial history.54-pp hardcover.8413133 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

What’s Your Story? This is a beautiful book about friendship. The backdrop is the First Settlement and the book describes the friendship of Leonard, an orphan boy from England, and a little Aboriginal girl called Milba.40-pp hardcover.8284731 AUD $27.95 $22.36 NZD $33.50 $26.80

The Unlikely Story of Bennelong and Phillip This extraordinary story about the friendship between Captain Arthur Phillip and Aboriginal Bennelong is one of Australia’s most important and intriguing stories, yet remains largely unknown.40-pp hardcover.8339914 AUD $29.95 $22.36 NZD $36.00 $28.80

The Lost Girl A beautiful story of how Mother Nature helps a lost girl find her way back to her family. She has wandered away from the Mothers, the Aunties and the Grandmothers, from the Fathers, the Uncles and the Grandfathers. Who will show her the way home?32-pp hardcover.8300121 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $28.00 $22.40 Walking with the Seasons in Kakadu

Walk through the bush of northern Australia and follow the seasonal calendar of the Gundjeihmi-speaking people of Kakadu.32-pp softcover.7951941 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $22.00 $17.60


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Timeline Travel the history of the world through a lens that includes myths and legends, dinosaurs, the great civilisations, kings and knights, discoveries and inventions.80-pp hardcover.8406048 AUD $34.99 $27.99 NZD $42.00 $33.60

Charlie Burr and the Crazy Cockroach Disaster Charlie Burr is in trouble again! His magic trick went wrong and now Mum has a bald patch on her head. To make matters worse, Mum confiscated Charlie’s box of magic tricks and now he must find a way to put on a magic show for the school bully without any of his gear. Charlie has one week to get back in Mum’s good books, or find some new tricks to perform.160-pp softcover.8161589 AUD $14.95 $11.96 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Sam, Grace and the Shipwreck An evocative retelling of the wreck of the SS Georgette off the coast of Western Australia in 1876, this inspiring account chronicles the heroic efforts of 16-year-old Grace Bussell and Sam Isaacs, an Aboriginal stockman.32-pp hardcover.8083832 AUD $24.95 $19.96NZD $30.00 $24.00

Deadly D & Justice Jones Eleven-year-old Dylan has to move from Mt Isa to Brisbane and he’s not happy. But as soon as he gets to Flatwater State School he finds a former Mount Isa Miners footy supporter is his principal and a ‘Broncos tragic’ is his teacher.128-pp softcover.8270945 AUD $12.95 $10.36 NZD $17.00 $13.60

If the World Were a VillageAt this moment, there are more than 7 billion people on the planet! It’s hard to picture so many people at one time—but what if we imagine the whole world as a village of just 100 people? In this imagined village 21 people speak a Chinese dialect, 10 earn less than $2 a day, 14 cannot read or write, 45 have a television in their homes and 47 do not always have enough to eat.32-pp softcover.8300657 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $22.00 $17.60

One Small Island Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch bring us the story of Macquarie Island, a remote and precious World Heritage Site. Together they explore the island’s unique geological beginnings, discovery and degradation at the hands of humans and today’s battle to restore it.32-pp hardcover.8072130 AUD $29.99 $23.96 NZD $37.00 $29.60



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Our Stories: Mary’s Australia Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first and only recognised saint, watched Australia grow from a collection of small colonies into a nation. Read about how Australia change in her lifetime and the influence she had in shaping Australian history.32-pp softcover.8300008 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $21.50 $17.20

My Name is Lizzie Flynn Based on the true story of a quilt made by convict women on board the Rajah bound for the penal colony of Australia. Lizzie Flynn has nothing but her name when she boards the Rajah, and along with the other convict women she is taught to sew. Together they make the Rajah quilt, which is currently housed in the National Library.32-pp hardcover.8363973 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

The Peasant Prince The true story of Li Cunxin’s extraordinary life. Based upon his internationally best-selling memoir Mao’s Last Dancer, this remarkable picture book captures the essence of one of the most inspiring stories to come from China in many years.40-pp hardcover.7801396 AUD $29.99 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

The Peasant Prince Audio The true story of Li Cunxin’s extraordinary life, read unabridged.CD. Run time: 15 min.8115144 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $36.00 $28.80

A True Person Zallah and her mother have escaped their war-torn country and are looking for safety in Australia. Instead of freedom they find themselves in a refugee detention centre.32-pp hardcover.7855600 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00


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aryFlight In biblical times, a small family sets off across a desert in search of refuge from persecution in their own country, and an ancient story becomes a fable for our times. Their journey is beset by heat and thirst, threatening tanks and the loss of their donkey, but eventually they reach a refugee camp where they can wait in safety for asylum in another country ...32-pp hardcover.8360342 AUD $25.95 $20.76 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Harry’s Secret Harry has a secret. He loves to draw. You wouldn’t think that would be a problem, but Harry’s friend Gav thinks skateboarding, footy and fishing are cool, but art is definitely not. When Harry enters the local art competition, his talent is no longer hidden. Or is it?68-pp softcover.8370073 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60

Reg Saunders: An Indigenous War Hero The little-known story of Reg Saunders, the first Indigenous Australian to become an officer in the Army, retold in an action-packed graphic-novel format. Find out what happened during the war to transform this determined young man from country Victoria into a war hero, one who would go on to serve with distinction in the Korean War, and become a pioneering figure for Indigenous rights.56-pp softcover.8384598 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

The Best of Bronwyn Bancroft Timely re-issues of these well-loved Australian Indigenous classics that form part of the oral storytelling tradition and are faithful to each storyteller’s voice. Bancroft’s artistic insight into the past draws readers into a better understanding of each story.3 softcovers, 32—48 pp.8370591 AUD $49.97 $39.97 NZD $60.00 $48.00



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Indigenous Oral Histories Eight traditional oral histories from the late Percy Trezise, telling the story of three children and their journey through the many lands around Balanorga to find their way home.8 softcovers, each 32 pp.8368926 AUD $119.92 $79.99 NZD $144.00 $96.00

Our Past: Bushrangers Bushrangers play a starring role in Australian history and their exploits are the stuff of folk legend. Read all about their stories and how they have influenced our history.24-pp softcover.8405846 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Ned Kelly: The Man Behind the Mask This is the full story of Ned Kelly’s life, the man behind the mask and and his struggling immigrant family. The dynamic graphic format, action scenes and vivid dialogue capture the time and place, grabbing the attention of readers who prefer visual forms.104-pp softcover.8410899 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20


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Stuff You Should Know! What exactly happens when we turn on the tap, send a message on the internet, or phone a friend? Where does our garbage really go and where does the gas that heats our homes come from? A great ‘how things work’ title that will appeal to a wide range of readers.80-pp hardcover.8362129 AUD $19.95 $15.96 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Mythical Monsters Take a tour and meet the world’s menagerie of mythical beasts. Features arresting illustrations of mythical Australian creatures such as the bunyip and the yowie.32-pp hardcover.8400877 AUD $19.95 $15.96 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Asian Literature Collection Your Middle and Upper Primary students will engage with Asian cultures by reading and enjoying this mixture of traditional and contemporary literature. Written by well-known Asian authors, these books will help students make authentic connections with other cultures.14 softcovers.8214046

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Gallipoli: The Landing The events of 25 April 1915 presented as a full-colour graphic novel that is action packed and historically correct. The dramatic dialogue will capture readers who wouldn’t normally read a history book.104-pp softcover.8342751 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

The Beach They Called Gallipoli This is more than a book about the Anzacs, the conditions they fought in and what it was like for the civilians at home. This is a book about, and for, all of the nationalities who fought at that cove, no matter what side they were on.32-pp hardcover.8332827 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

I Was Only Nineteen The iconic Redgum anthem about the Vietnam War that helped change a nation, warmly brought to life by one of Australia’s best-loved illustrators.32-pp hardcover.8289662 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.90

The Bantam and the Soldier It is wartime. In the midst of the fighting and devastation, an unusual friendship is formed.40-pp softcover.8289136 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

The Fair Dinkum War Artist David Cox recalls what it was like to be a child during WWII, and his warm observations reveal a resilient quintessential Australian spirit.32-pp hardcover.8208527 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Along the Road to Gundagai The words are familiar but the story they tell may not be. Andrew McLean’s illustrations bring to life the story of the men who went to The Great War… many of them never to return home.32-pp hardcover.8276722 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $31.00 $24.80


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aryCould You Live Without...? Modern-day conveniences and the ingenious ways people in the past made do without them are explored in this engaging series. Filled with bite-sized facts and humorous, cartoon illustrations, the books take readers on a journey through history, showing them how science and technology have made life easier, safer and more comfortable. Timelines chart major developments and discoveries, and brief yet interesting historical examples will appeal to even the most reluctant readers.Five 32-pp softcovers.8388804 AUD $89.95 $59.99 NZD $108.00 $72.00

You Wouldn’t Live Without... Modern-day conveniences and the ingenious ways people in the past made do without them are explored in this engaging series. Filled with bite-sized facts and humorous, cartoon illustrations, the books take readers on a journey through history, showing them how science and technology have made life easier, safer, and more comfortable. Timelines chart major developments and discoveries, and brief yet interesting historical examples will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Five 32-pp softcovers.Five 32-pp softcovers.8379730 AUD $89.95 $59.99 NZD $108.00 $72.00

Extra Big Ultimate Collection of Captain Underpants (#1–10) The crazy adventures of George and Harold—10 titles in one hilarious collection! Prepare for laughs and action in this preposterous Undies extravaganza!10 softcovers, each approx 100 pp, plus slipcase.8314514 AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $75.00 $60.00



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aryThe 65-Storey Treehouse Andy and Terry’s amazing 65-storey treehouse now has a pet-grooming salon, a birthday room where it’s always your birthday (even when it’s not), a room full of exploding eyeballs, a lollipop shop, a quicksand pit, an ant farm, a time machine and Tree-NN: a 24-hour-a-day TV news centre keeping you up to date with all the latest treehouse news, current events and gossip. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!336-pp softcover.8393531 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.99 $14.39

Secret Agent Derek ‘Danger’ Dale: The Case of Animals Behaving Really, REALLY Badly Wild animals are turning to a life of crime and it’s all the work of evil Doctor Evil Mac Evilness. Can Secret Agent Derek ‘Danger’ Dale outwit a criminal mastermind, escape the clutches of the four most deadly creatures on the planet and save the world’s biggest diamond?128-pp softcover.8303356 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $14.00 $11.20

The Abominables High in the Himalayas the daughter of an English earl is kidnapped by a huge hairy monster. Hilarious disasters ensue as yetis meet the outside world…256-pp softcover.8238419 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The 52-Storey TreehouseThis amazing treehouse has 13 more levels, including a chainsaw-juggling level, make-your-own-pizza parlour, a remembering booth and a life-size snakes and ladders game! Come on up!366-pp softcover.8333310 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.99 $14.39

Animal Magic Eleven-year-old Lottie is enchanted with her uncle’s magical pet shop and loves chatting with all of the animals that live there. Her own magical abilities are growing as well.7 softcovers.8271198 AUD $90.93 $72.74 NZD $109.00 $87.20


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Rachel Tonkin Set Three extraordinary books from award-winning author/illustrator Rachel Tonkin. Young readers will be enchanted with the detail of life from so many decades ago.Three 40-pp softcovers.8410629 AUD $50.85 $40.68 NZD $61.00 $48.00

Arkie Sparkle Treasure Hunter: Code Crimson The biggest treasure hunt in the world is about to begin. Eleven-year-old Arkie Sparkle’s archaeologist parents have been kidnapped. With the help of her genius cousin TJ and basset hound Cleo, she must find seven treasures across the seven continents in seven days.120-pp softcover.8168001 AUD $6.99 $5.59 NZD $7.00 $5.60

Blue Moon Bird Theodore Cubb lives at the very top of the toy factory, beside the workshop where the toys are designed. On the night of the blue moon, a strange thing happens—the toy-making machine starts up of its own accord, resulting in a strange creature Theodore calls Bird. Bird leads him on an exciting adventure and to a fortunate meeting with a new friend.32-pp softcover.8226741 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Book Uncle and Me Nine-year-old Yasmin intends to read a book a day for the rest of her life. Book Uncle, who runs a free lending library on the street corner, always has the perfect book for her. But when Book Uncle seems to be in trouble, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something about it...112-pp softcover.8196554 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80

The Buccaneering Book of Pirates Enjoy six thrilling tales based on classic adventure stories about famous pirates from all over the world. Includes a giant 3D poster—unfold the mighty pop-up pirate and discover his buccaneering souvenirs...244-pp hardcover plus poster.42454 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.90



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The Boy from Snowy River A rollicking yarn from the popular Mates series. George really wants to go to Big Spills Water World but it’s a long way from Mumblegum. His gran has a plan. It involves the old stockhorse Bandicoot and a race for prize money.64-pp softcover.8289072 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $15.50 $12.40

Inside the World of Tom Roberts When Ben and Gracie go to meet their mum after work at the art gallery, they’re hoping the golden ticket they still have from their previous visit will again transport them into a painting. This time, they find themselves whisked back in time to the world of another colonial artist, Tom Roberts.32-pp hardcover.8139630 AUD $28.99 $23.19 NZD $35.00 $28.00

To the Goldfields! The daily difficulties and dramas of miners’ lives are explored through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy whose family make a life for themselves in the diggings.32-pp softcover.8297865 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Lennie the Legend: Solo to Sydney by Pony The inspiring true story of nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther who, at the height of the Great Depression in 1932, rode his pony from his home town of Leongatha in rural Victoria to Sydney to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.156-pp hardcover.8342312 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

The Butti Butti Bunyip Nothing much ever happens in Butti Butti. That is, not until a huge hairy bunyip comes to town. Someone very brave will have to hunt it down!64-pp softcover.8396492 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $15.50 $12.40

Cyclone Fever Danny and his mum and dad don’t think a Category 1 cyclone is anything to worry about, but Gran remembers. She knows what to do, just in case.64-pp softcover.8367958 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $15.50 $12.40


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Paul Jennings’ Unbeatable Collection Eight best-selling short-story collections from the one and only Paul Jennings! Includes: Unbearable! Unbelievable! Uncanny! Uncovered! Undone! Unmentionable! Unreal! Unseen!Boxed set of 8 softcovers, each 140 pp.8064439 AUD $59.99 $47.99 NZD $72.00 $57.90

Dog Tales Life for the Dolan Street dogs is not all lying around watching ‘Dog Hospital’. It can be very exciting…216-pp softcover.8212180 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $18.50 $14.80

Don’t Look Now 4-Pack Ricky can only fly when nobody is looking at him. How will he prove that he can fly so he can become famous? This new series from Paul Jennings will have readers laughing out loud at Ricky and his hilarious adventures—on and off the ground!4 softcovers.8294584 AUD $51.96 $41.57 NZD $62.50 $50.00

The Unbelievable Top Secret Diary of Pig Meet Pig and read his extraordinary diary as he contends with the Evil Chickens, who not only steal his food but are also building a space tractor-rocket (trocket) to send Pig to Pluto. His problems get much bigger, however, when Duck reveals the real reason why Farmer gives Pig so much food and calls him Roast Pork. Faced with the chopping board, the Evil Chickens’ space mission is suddenly the only option.192-pp softcover.8277477 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $12.00 $9.60



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Star of Deltora #1: Shadows of the Master Britta has always wanted to be a trader like her father, sailing the nine seas and bringing precious cargo home to Del harbour. Her dreams seemed safe until her father’s quest to find the fabled Staff of Tier ended in blood and horror. Now his shamed family is in hiding, and his ship, the Star of Deltora, belongs to the powerful Rosalyn fleet. But Britta’s ambition burns as fiercely as ever. When she suddenly gets the chance to win back her future she knows she has to take it—whatever the cost.176-pp softcover.8374779 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60

Star of Deltora #2: Two Moons Britta is now aboard the Star of Deltora with her three rivals for the Trader Rosalyn Apprenticeship. Nothing can prepare her for the terror that awaits in the perilous, forbidden swamplands of Two Moons.176-pp softcover.8374787 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Maxx Rumble Cricket Set It’s summer, it’s cricket season, the Ashes is on and too much cricket is never enough. This series provides nonstop action all the way and even the most reluctant readers will find it irresistible!8 softcovers, each 48pp.8192246 AUD $69.99 $55.99 NZD $95.00 $76.00

The Never Girls Join four girls on their adventures to Never Land with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies. Magical illustrations bring these stories to life.4 softcovers, each 128 pp.8412350 AUD $39.96 $31.96 NZD $48.00 $38.40


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Emily Feather Two tales of Emily Feather, an ordinary girl in an extraordinary family of fairies, from best-selling author Holly Webb.2 softcovers.8271227 AUD $25.98 $19.20 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Eric Vale, Super MaleMichael Gerard Bauer’s extremely funny, highly illustrated books written in journal style are ideal for encouraging kids to read.3 softcovers, each approx 192 pp.8268714 AUD $44.97 $35.98 NZD $53.00 $42.40

The Essential Kate DiCamillo Boxed Set For both Kate DiCamillo’s staunchest fans and those just discovering this beloved author, here are five of her award-winning classics in one handsome boxed set.5 softcovers plus slipcase.8302311 AUD $39.99 $31.99 NZD $45.00 $36.00

The Famous Five 5-Pack Internationally acclaimed illustrators have worked their magic on these limited editions of classic books by Enid Blyton, who is renowned for developing children’s reading habits over seven decades!5 softcovers, each 192 pp.8170864 AUD $79.95 $63.96 NZD $99.00 $79.20



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Wesley Booth Super Sleuth Hub Hill Primary School is in the grip of a crime wave. Wesley Booth is a super sleuth, which is like a detective only awesomer, and this is his biggest (and first) real case.272-pp softcover.8375798 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures Pip is a girl who can talk to magical creatures. Her aunt is a vet for magical creatures. And her new friend Tomas is allergic to most magical creatures. When things go amok, and they often go amok, Pip consults Jeffrey Higgleston’s Guide to Magical Creatures.192-pp softcover.8379692 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

How I Alienated My Grandma At precisely 4.23 in the afternoon, my grandma turned into an alien. Correction. At precisely 4.23 in the afternoon, I turned my grandma into an alien. I was not having a good day. And so begins Suzanne Main’s highly entertaining, award-winning story about the hapless Michael and his mate Elvis as they join forces with Mad Bill to save Earth from impending alien invasion, facilitated by Michael’s grandma!280-pp softcover.8355594 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection: Books 1–7 The way to your students’ hearts—seven Wimpy Kids in one great slipcase!7 softcovers plus slipcase.8259640 AUD $104.93 $83.94 NZD $125.93 $100.70

EJ12 Super Spy! Join EJ12 as she solves life’s problems and saves the world! One of Australia’s best-selling series for young girls.16 softcovers, each approx 128 pp.8260405 AUD $207.84 $102.24 NZD $249.50 $124.75


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Goosebumps Slipcase Books 1–20 Twenty Goosebumps classics to keep you up at night!Boxed set of 20 softcovers, each 144 pp.8407471 AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $96.00 $76.80

Ghost Buddies Young protagonist Billy Broccoli encounters supernatural surprises in this hilarious series from actor, producer and children’s author Henry Winkler.3 softcovers.8271201 AUD $29.97 $23.98 NZD $42.00 $33.60

The Trophy Kid The Trophy Kid will have you laughing and crying, often at the same time. It’s about dealing with the biggest challenge of all—the pressure we put on ourselves.144-pp softcover.8028340 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Truly Tan Dear Diary, it’s official: our whole family has moved to the country. A cursed fox and a haunted clubhouse are definitely not normal! Meet Tan. She’s funny. She’s lively. And she has the mind of a great detective…244-pp softcover.8188343 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.00 $16.00



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Deadly Factbooks: The Animal Kingdom Discover the secrets of the animal kingdom through five dynamic fact-filled Deadly Factbooks as they reveal killer statistics about mammals, spiders and insects, reptiles and amphibians, fish, squid and jellyfish, and jaws and claws!Five 80-pp softcovers.8403728 AUD $64.95 $51.96 NZD $78.00 $62.40

Figgy in the World Figgy can’t do much about her name, but she can do something to help Grandma Ama. She will go to America and bring back medicine, and Kwame, her special goat, will go with her. Out in the wide world she will meet some bad people, but she will also find good friends.90-pp softcover.8298323 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Driving the Fishy Frog Ben and his older brother Ash agree on only one thing: their fishing trip in Grandad’s 4WD, the Fishy Frog, is going to be fantastic. But when things go dangerously wrong, can they put aside their differences and save Grandad’s life?96-pp softcover.8166831 AUD $12.95 $10.36 NZD $16.00 $12.80

Fortunately, the Milk...You know what it’s like when your mum goes away on a business trip and Dad’s in charge. She leaves a really, really long list of what he’s got to do. And the most important thing is DON’T FORGET TO GET THE MILK. Unfortunately, Dad forgets. So the next morning, before breakfast, he has to go to the corner shop, and this is the story of why it takes him a very, very long time to get back.160-pp softcover.8270785 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $22.99 $18.30

Free to a Good Home The Smiths are not like other people. They might not be any good at cooking, or housework, or homework, but in their jumbled house full of strange things that will probably come in useful one day, they are happy and content. Well, almost…32-pp hardcover.8028147 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $30.00 $24.00


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The Book of the Sun and the Stars Everything you need to know about the most significant object in our solar system, the celestial bodies that revolve around it, and the heat, light and energy it provides for life on Earth.96-pp softcover.8346946 AUD $27.99 $22.39 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Our Past: Gold In the 1850s Australia was gripped by gold fever and people came from all over the world to seek their fortune. Gold played a significant role in shaping the history of Australia. Welcome to our past and the fascinating world of gold.24-pp softcover.8392037 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Extreme Weather: Fire Large-format photographs show the true character of this incredible force of nature. Learn about fire’s causes and history and read inspirational stories of survival. Includes short blocks of text and diagrams with captions.24-pp softcover.8282701 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Ice, Wind, Rock: Douglas Mawson in the Antarctic Kids will be gripped by this extraordinary true story of Douglas Mawson, the first man to reach the South Magnetic Pole, and leader of Australia’s first Antarctic expedition. This is a story of adventure and survival, as Mawson tackles enormous challenges before achieving his goal.32-pp hardcover.8203478 AUD $28.99 $23.19 NZD $28.99 $23.19

Hard Nuts of History Set History is packed full of daring, clever and ruthless warriors. But who was the toughest nut of all? Bursting with entertaining and witty, bite-sized, factual text and hilarious full-colour illustrations.10 softcovers, each 64 pp.8328465 AUD $150.00 $120.00 NZD $180.00 $144.00



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Meet... Sidney Nolan Sidney Nolan is one of Australia’s most admired and recognised visual artists. This is the story of how he developed his iconic Ned Kelly series of paintings, brought modernist art to Australia and took Australian art to an admiring international audience.32-pp hardcover.8405951 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Meet... Weary Dunlop Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop was an Australian army surgeon during WWII. Weary was among the Allies taken as prisoners of war in Java and moved to Thailand to work on the grim Thai-Burma railway. This is the story of how Weary’s bravery, tenacity and compassion helped save the lives and bolster the spirits of Australian POWs.32-pp hardcover.8378729 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Meet... Banjo Paterson Meet bush poet Banjo Paterson and find out how he came to write his legendary ballads ‘The Man from Snowy River’ and ‘Waltzing Matilda’.32-pp hardcover.8348917 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Meet... Captain Cook A high-interest picture-book introduction to Captain Cook and his exploration of the east coast of Australia.32-pp hardcover.8247219 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $25.00 $20.00

Meet... Nancy Bird Walton Nancy Bird Walton grew up during the golden age of aviation. By the time she was 13, she knew she wanted to fly. This is the story of how Nancy began her career as Australia’s first female commercial pilot.32-pp hardcover.8327180 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Meet…The Anzacs A picture-book account of the extraordinary Anzac soldiers who have shaped Australia’s history.328-pp hardcover.8285709 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.00 $23.20


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Just Crazy! Nine highly original and humorous stories from Andy Griffiths complemented by imaginative and hilarious illustrations.Softcover.428240 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.99 $14.30

Just Crazy! Audio An unabridged reading of the book of the same name.3 CDs. Total run time: 2 hours, 43 min.8188714 AUD $19.95 $15.96 NZD $25.00 $20.00

Just Shocking! Ten shockingly funny stories from Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton!Softcover.7816109 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.99 $14.30

Just Shocking! Audio An unabridged reading of the book of the same name.3 CDs. Total run time: 3 hours, 15 min.8188765 AUD $19.95 $15.96 NZD $25.00 $20.00

Just Annoying! Just what kids love—nine annoying short stories from Andy Griffiths, complete with annoying illustrations!Softcover.428193 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.99 $14.30

Just Annoying! Audio An unabridged reading of the book of the same name.3 CDs. Total run time: 2 hours, 43 min.8188706 AUD $19.95 $15.96 NZD $25.00 $20.00


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Just Tricking! Full of highly original and extremely funny stories, which established Andy Griffiths as the world’s most annoying person.Softcover.428217 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $17.99 $14.30

Just Tricking! Audio An unabridged reading of Andy Griffiths’ tale of the greatest practical joker in the world…2 CDs. Total run-time: 2 hours, 20 min.8130387 AUD $19.95 $15.96 NZD $25.00 $20.00

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Geronimo Stilton: 58 Fabumouse Adventures Holey cheese! Enjoy this mega collection of 58 fabulous, action-packed adventures featuring internationally best-selling mouse, author and adventurer, Geronimo Stilton!58 softcovers, each 128 pp.8371391 AUD $753.42 $399.00 NZD $904.00 $479.10

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The Three Doors Rye is willing to risk everything to save his brothers, lost in the terrifying world beyond the Wall of Weld. An engrossing fantasy series from multi-award-winning author Emily Rodda.3 softcovers.8174030 AUD $49.99 $39.99 NZD $63.00 $50.40

Our Australian Girls Encourage a new generation to discover our history and culture in all its diversity, and to celebrate the independence of spirit that we treasure as Australians. A wonderful series of character-based historical novels showcasing unforgettable stories full of excitement and adventure.12 softcovers, each approx 132 pp.

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Puffin Modern Classics Boxed Set Twelve modern classics by some of the best children’s authors ever! Includes The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, Fantastic Mr Fox, Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat, The Little Girl and the Tiny Doll, Mr Majeika, The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories, The Diary of a Killer Cat, The Werepuppy, George’s Marvellous Medicine, and The Hodgeheg.12 softcovers plus slipcase.

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Tuesday In this ingenious and nearly wordless picture book about the power of using one’s imagination, frogs in a pond lift off on their lily pads and fly to a nearby town where they zoom through a woman’s living room and distract a bathrobe-clad citizen from his midnight snack. Who knows what will happen next Tuesday?32-pp softcover.8225052 AUD $14.99 $11.96 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? Humpty is a good egg who plays in a band called All the Kings Horses and All the King’s Men. Officer Binky must decide if Humpty was pushed. There is little to go on since there was hardly any yolk at the scene. You will want to read it again and again!40-pp hardcover.8220083 AUD $22.99 $18.36 NZD $27.50 $22.00

Just a Dog Mr Mosely isn’t a pedigreed dog, but he is just the dog Corey and his family want: he is loyal, protective and loving. And he is much more than that. He might well be the one thing that holds them all together.144-pp softcover.7970472 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.50 $14.80

One Dog and His Boy All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal’s glamorous home, and his wealthy parents refuse to consider one. An irresistible adventure from a much-loved children’s author that every dog-loving child will adore.288-pp softcover.8142097 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $18.50 $14.80

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It’s True! Highly entertaining factual reads on curriculum-linked topics. Written in a quirky style and humorously illustrated by some of Australia’s top children’s book illustrators, they are popular with reluctant and proficient readers alike.8 softcovers, each 96 pp.8361353 AUD $95.92 $76.73 NZD $115.00 $92.00

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A–Z of Convicts in Van Dieman’s LandA rich and compelling account of the lives of the men, women and children who were transported to Tasmania for crimes ranging from stealing bread to poisoning family members. The spectacular illustrations, each one carefully drawn in meticulous detail from contemporary records, bring this extraordinary history to life. 88-pp hardcover.

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Lightning Strikes Ten action-packed reads for kids who prefer to watch TV! This fast-paced series aims to draw kids in and hold their attention. Plot driven and interesting without demanding too much of readers, the books are written by some of Australia’s best-known children’s authors!10 softcovers.8274022 AUD $129.50 $103.60 NZD $155.00 $124.00

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Horrible Histories Junior EditionsThe original madcap Horrible Histories titles have been reworked by the author to make them more accessible to younger readers. Also ideal for older reluctant and struggling readers.8 softcovers.8293944 AUD $119.92 $39.99 NZD $124.00 $52.00

Spirit Animals #1–4 In the world of Erdas, every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal—a rare bond that can unlock incredible power. The fate of Erdas depends on four brave kids... and on you, the reader.4 softcovers.8328094 AUD $51.96 $40.80 NZD $58.00 $46.40


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Dragon Knight #1: Fire! How can Merek become a knight whose quest is to vanquish dragons when he’s half-boy, half-dragon? He’d better find out fast or his shape-shifting secret will be busted. An outrageous and revoltingly funny medieval adventure series that’ll set you on fire!96-pp softcover.9291 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $10.00 $8.00

Dragon Knight #2: Rats! Sometimes being half-boy, half-dragon gets really messy! Merek thinks two-headed, flame-shooting dragons are trouble enough, but will he survive an army of ravenous rats?96-pp softcover.9304 AUD $9.99 $7.99NZD $12.00 $9.60

Dragon Knight #3: Witch! Sometimes being half-boy, half-dragon gets really messy! A witch’s curse and brussels sprouts are bad enough. But will Percy’s revenge be the end for Merek?96-pp softcover.9312 AUD $9.99 $7.99NZD $12.00 $9.60

Dragon Knight #4: Dragons! Young shape-shifting dragon Merek is following his dream to become a knight but seems to have found an enemy in Lord Crumble’s son Percy, also training to become a knight. Trying desperately to keep his dragon identity a secret, Merek finds himself locked up in a rat-infested dungeon where his shape-shifting skill proves invaluable.96-pp softcover.9321 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60

Spirit Animals #6: Rise and Fall Deep in the desert there sits a beautiful oasis, ruled by a monarch unlike any other in Erdas. His name is Cabaro the Great Lion and he reigns over a kingdom of animals, jealously guarding his golden talisman. For our young heroes, their greatest sacrifices are yet to come.208-pp softcover.8260288 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80

Spirit Animals Fall of the Beasts #1: Immortal Guardians A dark force is hunting the Great Beasts, just as the world is rebuilding. Older and more powerful than the Great Beasts themselves, it has slept for centuries beneath the surface of the world. Now it has awakened... and if the young heroes can’t stop it, it will consume everything.192-pp softcover.8400181 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Spirit Animals #7: The Evertree Together, the team has laughed and fought together. They’ve won challenges and lost friends. Now that journey is about to end. They must reach a place forgotten by time and face off against an ancient enemy breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him or the whole world will shatter.192-pp softcover.8260296 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80

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Spirit Animals #5: Against the Tide Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan have travelled across the world seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why. One of them is a traitor.208-pp softcover.8260157 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80

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Flyaway While visiting her father in hospital, 13-year-old Isla meets Harry, the first boy to understand her and her love of the outdoors. But Harry is ill, and as his health fails Isla is determined to help him. Together they watch a lone swan struggling to fly on the lake outside Harry’s window. Isla believes that if she can help the swan, she can help Harry.336-pp softcover.8353505 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Hook’s Daughter A twist on the nostalgic and much-loved Peter Pan, this is the story of 12-year-old Jocelyn who longs to become a pirate like her father, Captain Hook.288-pp softcover.8354268 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Scrap Collection A wonderful collection of doggy tales by Vince Ford! Read about Scrap’s adventures, from being rescued as a puppy to learning how to be a working dog on a sheep station!3 softcovers, 128–144 pp.8272545 AUD $38.97 $31.18 NZD $45.00 $36.00

Middle School Fiction Three all-new Middle/Upper Primary fiction titles that children will love to read!3 softcovers.8272561 AUD $47.93 $38.34 NZD $49.95 $39.90

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aryThe Big Wish Eleven-year-old Sam has a problem. Well, quite a few problems. So when he sees a shooting star, he naturally wishes on it—for a million wishes. Sam soon realises that what he wishes for doesn’t always make things better.176-pp softcover.8368723 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $16.00 $12.80

Toys and Games: Then and Now This engaging look at the history of toys and games shows children how objects and technologies change over time through historical photos, colourful images and bite-sized chunks of text to engage even the most reluctant of readers.24-pp softcover.8346989 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

The Shakespeare Stories Boxed Set Discover the world of Shakespeare with these brilliant retellings of 16 of the Bard’s best-loved plays. A perfect introduction for younger readers.16 softcovers plus slipcase.8308341 AUD $45.00 $36.00 NZD $45.99 $36.70

The Complete Secret Seven Library Introduce a new generation of children to the original Secret Seven—a secret society that holds regular meetings and organises things to do, whether it’s helping the community in some way, solving mysteries or just having fun!16 softcovers plus slipcase.

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The Barrumbi Collection Three novels exploring the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures.3 softcovers.8271260 AUD $53.97 $39.00 NZD $65.00 $52.00

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Australians All Winner of the Young People’s History Prize in the 2014 NSW Premier’s History Awards, this is a lavish and comprehensive history of Australia, from the Ice Age to the Apology, from the arrival of the First Fleet to the Mabo Judgement, told through the eyes of young people.280-pp softcover.8395772 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $36.00 $28.80

Sister Heart Thrown into a sea of strangers when she is removed from her home, her family and everything she has ever known, Annie struggles to make sense of what is happening to her. A deeply affecting tale of separation and loss, this is a powerful story of a child of the Stolen Generations.96-pp hardcover.8390218 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

The Girl from the Great Sandy Desert Stories of a young Walmajarri girl and her family in the desert country of north-west Australia before the impact of European settlement. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations and gentle humour, the stories depict their daily life of hunting and gathering, kinship obligations, the never-ending search for water, and the exploits of the young children.112-pp softcover.8359325 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $20.00 $16.00

Welcome to My Country A wonderfully engaging and heartening account of a successful Aboriginal community based at a beautiful beach in Arnhem Land. 224-pp softcover.8242573 AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $24.00 $19.20

The Arrival A migrant story told as a series of wordless images that might seem to come from a long forgotten time. A man leaves his wife and child in an impoverished town, seeking better prospects in an unknown country on the other side of a vast ocean. He eventually finds himself in a bewildering city of foreign customs, peculiar animals, curious floating objects and indecipherable languages. With nothing more than a suitcase and a handful of currency, he must find a place to live, food to eat and some kind of gainful employment. He is helped along the way by sympathetic strangers, each carrying their own unspoken history: stories of struggle and survival in a world of incomprehensible violence, upheaval and hope.128-pp softcover.8406873 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

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New Australians A brand new series of historical novels that tells the stories of children emigrating to Australia. Cornish girl Kerenza reluctantly finds herself on a farm with endless bush flies. Sian and her sister hatch a plan to run away from their poor Welsh family and try their luck in Australia. And Bridget’s family has been turned out of their home during the Irish potato famine and there is one chance for Bridget and her sister—to take a ship to a new country and become Australians. All face enormous challenges in an unforgiving new colony.3 softcovers, each 128–256 pp.8405336 AUD $47.97 $38.37NZD $57.50 $46.00

The Boy with Two Lives From Abbas Kazerooni, author of the best-selling memoir On Two Feet and Wings, this is the story of refugee Abbas’s double life in England: elite schoolboy by day, homeless by night.256-pp softcover.8394892 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.99 $14.39

Dingo: The Dog Who Conquered a Continent Jackie French tells a story about the iconic Australian dingo and looks at Australian history through a dingo’s eyes.176-pp softcover.8168019 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $20.00 $16.00


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My Australian Story Collection Eighteen meticulously researched iconic Australian stories told in diary format from the points of view of children living in particular periods of history.18 softcovers, approx 160 pp each. Titles may vary.8175155 AUD $305.82 $179.99 NZD $374.00 $220.65

My Australian Story: Convict Girl When Mary is convicted of theft and sent to the colony of NSW, she doesn’t expect to end up working on a French exploration ship with Nicholas Baudin and Matthew Flinders.216-pp softcover.8284116 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Sydney Harbour Bridge It is 1932 and Sydney has hit hard times, but the construction of a bridge that will reach across the harbour is setting spirits soaring. Both Alice and Billy tell the story of building the spectacular Harbour Bridge, which will link the north shore to the working class suburbs of the south and unify a separated city.192-pp softcover.8036489 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Voyage to Botany Bay Julienne roams the fortress tunnels of Brest, France, cold, hungry and knowing only one thing about herself—her name. Soon she must abandon even that remnant of her identity. She becomes Jules, ship’s boy, journeying to Botany Bay and beyond on a voyage of discovery. 216-pp softcover.8021560 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

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My Australian Story: The Melting Pot Edward—Check Chee—lives with his parents above their store in Sydney’s Chinatown. His mother is English, his father is Chinese and Edward is trying to work out where he fits in. He’s not the only one—the new White Australia policy is making it harder for Chinese people to settle in Australia and the whole Chinese community must battle for rights that other Australians take for granted. 240-pp softcover.7995362 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

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My Australian Story: Archer’s Melbourne Cup When a new horse race called the Melbourne Cup is announced, Robby is sure Archer has what it takes to win... if he can overcome injury.208-pp softcover.8004153 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: The Rum Rebellion David Bellamy fears the strange new land of New South Wales, its inhabitants and its wild creatures. He fears the Governor himself: the swearing, cursing Governor Bligh. Then on the 20th anniversary of British settlement in Sydney, 26 January 1808, David and his new friends, Kitty and Ralph, witness the military march on Government House from the streets of Sydney Town. 184-pp softcover.7987506 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Plagues and Federation The year 1900 was a momentous one for Kitty Barnes. Bubonic plague, the Black Death, was killing large numbers of people; the country was on the verge of becoming a federation; Kitty’s brother was in Africa fighting in the Boer War; and Kitty was finding herself somewhat attracted to Reggie, the boy down the road.192-pp softcover.7987397 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: A Banner Bold In 1854, Rosa Aarons and her family travel from London to the goldfields of Ballarat, Victoria. She makes new friends, learns to ride a horse and helps her family get by. Soon Rosa becomes caught up in one of the most dramatic events in Australian history: the Eureka Stockade. As the battle between the miners and the soldiers rages around her, Rosa’s main concern is the safety of her beloved Papa. 192-pp softcover.7987389 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Cyclone Tracy Ryan and his best friend, Nev, both love fishing. They spend all their spare time at the wharf or out on Darwin Harbour fishing for trevally and barra, and keeping an eye on local weather and tides. But when Ryan makes a new friend, his father is not pleased. Troubles with his dad are nothing compared to what lies ahead... Cyclone Tracy, which devastated Darwin on Christmas Eve, 1974.160-pp softcover.7979733 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Outback Jimmy Porter has moved to stay with relatives in Central Australia—the harsh red centre of the country. Outback life in 1927 is tough, and communication with anywhere is nonexistent. Jimmy gradually begins to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the outback—and the resilient people who live there. But when disaster strikes and he and his cousins have to trek for help, Jimmy witnesses just how important the new Flying Doctor Service really is.192-pp softcover.7947117 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80



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My Australian Story: The Bombing of Darwin The morning of 19 February 1942 was a moment Tom would never forget. Everything changed that day... changed from peace to war. 192-pp softcover.7979741 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Kokoda When Kokoda is lost there is nothing between Australia and a Japanese invasion except a small band of brave soldiers fighting rain, mud, malaria and machine guns.238-pp softcover.8284124 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Gallipoli Lying about his age, and looking for adventure, 14-year-old Victor March enlists in the 10th Battalion of the AIF to fight in the Great War. Victor and his new mates, Fish, Needle and Robbo, are headed for the Gallipoli peninsula and into battle. He is among the first soldiers to land at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, and the world as he knows it is about to change. Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia’s most legendary military campaign.208-pp softcover.8199982 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Atomic Testing When the army assigns Anthony’s father to work on the top-secret atomic testing project in outback South Australia, the family relocates from Townsville to Woomera. The controversial rocket and munitions testing captures Anthony’s imagination. But is it really as safe as the government says?192-pp softcover.8021527 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Heroes of Tobruk Peter and Toni lie about their ages and enlist in the army. When they are sent to North Africa they endure hardship, terror and, in between, endless boredom. Will they succeed in holding Tobruk?208-pp softcover.8129167 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

My Australian Story: Vietnam It’s 1969 and Davey lives to surf with his older brother Tom and listen to the latest hits. Davey’s most cherished goal is to win the inaugural Newcastle Under-14 Surf Championship planned for May 1970 with his best friends Johnno and Pete. But then Tom is drafted into the army and sent to Vietnam and everything changes.216-pp softcover.8370276 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

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Australia’s Great War: 1914 Louis is on holiday in Sarajevo when Europe descends into war. He travels to the front lines as a war correspondent and what he sees there shocks him.272-pp softcover.8284239 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.00 $16.00

Australia’s Great War: 1915 Young teacher Stan is sent to Gallipoli where he is soon confronted by the hard lessons of war as well as the humour and bravery that is the true spirit of the Anzac.208-pp softcover.8291981 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.00 $16.00

1914: Riding into War Young Billy Bowman and his mate Jack get caught up in the excitement when war is declared in August 1914 and leave their jobs on the farm to rush off and enlist in the Mounted Rifles. Follow their journey from the Awapuni training camp to the sands of Egypt before they finally get shipped out—without their horses—to fight at Gallipoli.216-pp softcover.9072 AUD $19.00 $15.20 NZD $19.00 $15.20

A Winter’s Day in 1939 Taken from their home, forced to leave their country, put to work in labour camps, frozen and starved... Adam and his family doubt they will come out alive.288-pp softcover.8328 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.50 $14.80

1915: Wounds of War Mel and her cousin Harriet are keen to nurse brave Kiwi boys fighting in the Great War half a world away. But when they join the NZ Army Nursing Service and board a hospital ship headed for Egypt, Anzac Cove and beyond, they have little idea of the horrors they will face, the wounds they will tend, and the hearts they will help to heal.296-pp softcover.8357864 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

My Gallipoli The Gallipoli Peninsula was a place where thousands of men from sixteen nations fought, suffered, endured or died during eight months of occupation in 1915. For each of them, their families and their nurses, Gallipoli meant something different. Their voices emerge here with stories of courage, valour, despair and loss.48-pp hardcover.8347009 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $36.00 $28.80


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An Anzac Tale In this graphic novel, Ruth Starke and Greg Holfeld have combined to create an extraordinary and original work for Upper Primary students on the subject of Gallipoli and the Anzac campaign. The book is comprehensively indexed, and includes a 1914–15 timeline and small map. 72-pp softcover.8208519 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $37.00 $29.60

The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such conditions, and her thoughts, feelings and longings as she grows up. Her diary ends abruptly when, in August 1944, the family was betrayed. This is deemed to be one of the greatest books of the last century and continues to engage and inspire new generations.132-pp softcover.8098989 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Let the Celebrations Begin! Miriam remembers her parents and her home, with her very own toys. In this place there are no toys. So Miriam and the women come up with a special plan—to celebrate the day when the soldiers open the gates to freedom. A classic that can be viewed on many levels. 40-pp softcover.8240201 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Poppy Stunningly illustrated with more than 70 paintings, this is the true story of one of Australia’s greatest victories, and of a promise kept for nearly a century. 32-pp hardcover.8290410 AUD $26.95 $21.56 NZD $29.99 $23.90

My Hiroshima A contemporary classic about war, survival and hope, and what happened to one young girl when an atomic bomb was dropped on her city.32-pp softcover.8357776 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Making Bombs For Hitler Lida and her younger sister are caught by the Nazis and separated. Lida is sent to a slave labour camp, where she works from dawn to dusk on only bread and soup, clad in one thin dress and no shoes. Even if she manages to survive the war, how will she find her sister again?208-pp softcover.8374402 AUD $14.99 $11.20 NZD $14.00 $11.20

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Our Stories: Australian History Appealing and accessible nonfiction perfect for school projects. Includes large-format photographs and dramatic stories, maps, fact boxes, timelines, authentic photographs and other primary source materials to bring history to life.3 softcovers.8240738 AUD $50.97 $39.99 NZD $61.00 $48.80

Fair Dinkum Histories Jackie French covers the whole spectrum of Australian history, warts and all, and entertains as she informs. The series incorporates humour, unsavoury facts, serious events, tragedies, controversial issues and opinions of the day, and covers a variety of Indigenous and migrant perspectives.8 softcovers, each approx 176 pp.8085918 AUD $129.00 $103.20 NZD $159.00 $127.20

Great Australian Novels Eleven all-time favourite novels from Michael Gerard Bauer, Emily Rodda and John Heffernan!11 softcovers.8368774 AUD $191.89 $129.00 NZD $230.00 $156.60


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Our Stories: Australian Heroes Appealing and accessible nonfiction perfect for school projects. Each book includes large-format photographs and dramatic stories, maps, fact boxes, timelines, authentic photographs and other primary source materials to bring history to life.3 softcovers.8220631 AUD $50.97 $39.99 NZD $61.00 $48.80

Our Stories: Australian Icons Appealing and accessible non-fiction perfect for school projects. Each book includes large-format photographs and dramatic stories, maps, fact boxes, timelines, authentic photographs and other primary source materials. 3 softcovers.8240754 AUD $50.97 $39.99 NZD $61.00 $48.80

Our Stories: Democracy Appealing and accessible non-fiction perfect for school projects. Each book includes large-format photographs and dramatic stories, maps, fact boxes, timelines, authentic photographs and other primary source materials. 3 softcovers.8260667 AUD $50.97 $39.99 NZD $61.00 $48.80

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The White Mouse: The Story of Nancy Wake The Gestapo called her The White Mouse, and they wanted her dead or alive. Nancy Wake was an Australian who joined the French Resistance during WWII. Parachuting behind enemy lines and smuggling refugees across borders, Nancy fought fiercely against the enemy and became the most decorated Australian woman in any war.40-pp hardcover.8383093 AUD $26.99 $21.59 NZD $29.00 $23.20

Our Stories: Australian Federation Before 1901, the nation of Australia did not exist. Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia were six separate colonies under British rule. But among the people of the colonies, the idea of unity was emerging. This is the story of how ordinary citizens became the first in the world to write and vote for their own constitution, coming together to form the nation of Australia.48-pp softcover.8289515 AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $22.00 $17.60

Australia’s Greatest People & Their Achievements From Gough Whitlam and Donald Bradman to Fred Hollows, Margaret Olley and Saint Mary MacKillop. From explorers, scientists and businesspeople to artists, politicians and writers, this book celebrates the many Australians that have made this country the great nation it is today.208-pp softcover.8260641 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $27.00 $21.60

My Father’s Islands It is the 1640s and Claesgen lives in Batavia with her stepmother, Jannetje, waiting weeks, and sometimes months, for her father, Abel Tasman, to come back from his sea voyages. When he returns, Tasman delights his young daughter with tales of treacherous oceans and relentless wild weather, hazards of unseen coral reefs and endless days of empty ocean.190-pp softcover.8146670 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $25.00 $20.00

Red Dirt Diary The hilarious tale of 11-year-old tomboy Blue Weston, who lives with her family on a property outside Dubbo. Blue’s life is spiralling out of control. Her parents are sending her to boarding school, her mad twin brothers are building pig chariots in the back shed, and her best friend has been abducted by zombies and replaced with a boy-crazy tween. And then there’s the drought that’s showing no signs of ending soon.192-pp softcover.8027081 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $20.00 $16.00


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Sing A Rebel Song It’s 1891 and Maggie McAllister and her family are caught up in one of the most dramatic events in Australia’s history, the Shearers’ Strike. Maggie plays her part in the Union’s struggle through her writing but her friends do not see things the same way. For Maggie, singing a rebel song may yet have heartbreaking consequences.242-pp softcover.8396484 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.00 $16.00

The Marvels A mesmerising adventure from Brian Selznick about the power of story. Two seemingly unrelated stories, one a visual story set in 1766 and the other a narrative set in 1990, come together with seamless, ingenious synergy!640-pp hardcover.8383173 AUD $34.99 $27.99 NZD $35.00 $28.00

Tales of the Blue Jade Escape into an Eastern fantasy world with this page-turning quest of adventure, friendship and bravery. With believable characters, interesting enemies and wondrous creatures, these are novels you can’t put down.3 softcovers.8271323 AUD $53.97 $43.18 NZD $63.00 $50.40

Yoko’s Diary Yoko was a 13-year-old schoolgirl from Hiroshima who kept a diary right up until the day the bomb fell. Her cheerful and poignant entries—plus the additional photos and letters from her father, brother, fellow students and the woman who nursed her after the bombing—give a deeply fascinating and moving insight into a childhood ultimately devastated by war.224-pp hardcover.8230441 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $29.99 $23.90

Red Red can’t remember the cyclone she went through. In fact, she can’t remember anything: her name, where she lived, who her family might be. What can she do to find out who she is and where she belongs?180-pp softcover.8150273 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.99 $15.90

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Extra Time When 13-year-old Matt is discovered impressing the livestock in an Aussie country town with his remarkable soccer skills, he’s offered the chance of a lifetime—a try-out at one of Europe’s biggest and most glamorous soccer clubs. His younger sister Bridie goes with him as his manager and tells us their story—warts, goals and all.200-pp softcover.8250565 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Bicycle Features illustrations from internationally acclaimed artists, including Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan, Tony Ross and Freya Blackwood, which celebrate the liberating joy of two wheels. Sprinkled throughout are delightful quotes from famous people, as well as quotes from Cambodian children such as 14-year-old Dany, who describes his bicycle as his ‘best friend’. All royalties from the sale of The Bicycle go to Save the Children.32-pp hardcover.8092641 AUD $27.99 $22.39 NZD $35.00 $28.00

Boy Overboard Jamal and Bibi have a dream: to lead Australia to soccer glory at the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia?204-pp softcover.581339 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Girl Underground It’s a desperate plan to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull it off or will they end up behind bars too?184-pp softcover.7627535 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Boy Overboard & Girl Underground Audio Morris Gleitzman’s acclaimed novels, both read unabridged.1 MP3 CD. Run time: 6 hours, 24 min.8195981 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $35.00 $28.00

Loyal Creatures Morris Gleitzman’s deeply moving story of war horse Daisy and her 16-year-old owner Will, sent from the Australian outback to the gruelling Middle Eastern campaign during the Great War. Their skill in finding water is vital to their regiment in the desert, but their devotion to each other is what keeps them alive in an overwhelmingly hostile environment. Is their unwavering loyalty enough to determine their destiny?160-pp softcover.8303436 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $26.00 $20.80


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Once, Then, Now, AfterMorris Gleitzman’s powerful and moving novels set during the time of Nazi persecution of Jews during WWII.4 softcovers.8192924

AUD $76.84 $61.47 NZD $95.00 $76.00

Once Audio Morris Gleitzman’s powerful and moving novel set during the time of Nazi persecution of Jews in WWII, read unabridged, tells of a group of children finding friendship and hope.3 CDs. Total run time: 3 hours.8188685 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Then Audio Felix and Zelda have escaped by the skin of their teeth and seek refuge, changing their identities to escape detection by the Nazis. The powerful and moving sequel to Once, read unabridged.3 CDs. Total run time: 3 hours, 35 min.8188693 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Now Audio The next chapter in Morris Gleitzman’s acclaimed story of friends Felix and Zelda in Nazi- occupied Poland, read unabridged.3 CDs. Total run time: 3 hours, 26 min.8188677 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

After Audio Unabridged reading of Morris Gleitzman’s celebrated novel set in Europe during the final agonising stages of WWII.4 CDs. Total run time: 4 hours, 20 min.8188642 AUD $24.95 $19.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Soon Continues the incredibly moving story of Felix, a Jewish boy still struggling to survive in Poland after the end of WWII. Readers who have come to know and love Felix in the novels Once, Then, After and Now will be excited to continue the story of what happens to Felix between After and Now.208-pp softcover.8384731 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

By Morris Gleitzman Four wonderful reads from Morris Gleitzman in which he demonstrates his usual down-to-earth Aussie humour and, in his inimitable way of mixing scary reality with comedy, sensitively introduces difficult subjects, taking us from tears to laughter in the same breath.4 softcovers, 160–202 pp.8407420 AUD $67.96 $54.36 NZD $81.50 $65.20

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The moving story of friendship between two boys living on opposite sides of a concentration camp fence.256-pp softcover.8250872 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $15.00 $12.00

The Boy at the Top of the Mountain When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time; it is 1935 and the WWII is fast approaching. And this is no ordinary house; this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.224-pp softcover.8404341 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20



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Blueback An achingly beautiful story about family, belonging and living a life in tune with the environment, from one of Australia’s best-loved authors.168-pp softcover.7899362 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $23.00 $18.40

Blueback Audio Abel Jackson loves to dive. He’s a natural in the water. Every day he helps his mother earn their living from the sea and the land. It’s hard work but Abel has the bush and the sky and the bay to himself. Until the day he meets Blueback, the fish that changes his life. Tim Winton’s modern fable, read unabridged.2 CDs. Total run time: 1 hour, 31 min.8188896 AUD $29.95 $23.96 NZD $30.00 $24.00

Rules of Summer A deceptively simple story about the kind of rules that might govern any relationship between close friends or siblings. Presented in Shaun Tan’s typically thought-provoking style. 48-pp hardcover.8247577 AUD $24.99 $19.99 NZD $35.00 $28.00

Don’t Call Me Ishmael! Ishmael and his intrepid band of grade nine misfits take on bullies, bugs, babes, the Beatles, debating and the great white whale. At heart, the books are about holding on to your real friends and the unbreakable bonds of true friendship.3 softcovers.8271243 AUD $59.97 $46.80 NZD $58.50 $46.80

The Singing Bones The timeless fairytales of the Grimm Brothers have a strange allure that resonates with the power of story and the tension of elusive dreams. At once convincing and absurd, literal and impossible, they remain constantly intriguing to readers around the world. In this beautifully presented volume, the essence of 75 fairytales is wonderfully evoked by Shaun Tan’s extraordinary sculptures.160-pp hardcover.8402995 AUD $35.00 $28.00 NZD $42.00 $33.60

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The Honest Truth Mark’s like any other 13-year-old. He loves his dog, taking photos and hiking, but he also has cancer. When his illness returns, Mark decides he’s had enough of hospital. With his small dog Beau, he sets out to climb a mountain, and he’s not going to give up until it’s done.240-pp softcover.8352086 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.00 $13.60

Michael Morpurgo Boxed Set Sixteen amazing stories from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo.16 softcovers, 112–224 pp, plus slipcase.

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Always Jack Jack’s life is pretty good—he has brilliant friends, everyone loves his funny jokes and he’s a great inventor. But things are getting complicated. Nanna is older and wobblier, and why does his face now go red when he sees his best friend Anna? And to top it off, Mum and Rob’s wedding seems to be taking over the world. Something really scary has also happened to his mum and it’s going to take all of Jack’s courage to deal with it. From the author of I Am Jack comes an insightful and inspiring book about the effect of cancer on families.160-pp softcover.8028981 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Amazing Spencer Gray Spencer Gray is 12—finally old enough to join Dad in his glider. His mates are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome—but when disaster strikes, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.168-pp softcover.8240308 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Angel Creek One night, Jelly and her cousins spot something in the creek’s dark waters. At first they think it’s a bird, but it isn’t... it’s a baby angel with a broken wing. And they decide to keep it. But soon things start to go wrong, and Jelly discovers that you can’t just take something...160-pp softcover.8055663 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $21.00 $16.80



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Thirst Karanda Hooke doesn’t need anybody or anything. On her way to her sixth foster home, a crash leaves her stranded in the outback with only a backpack, a bottle of water and a stained picture of the mother she hasn’t seen in years. This is her chance to escape her old life. There’s only one thing in her way... eight-year-old Solomon.256-pp softcover.8361441 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up For Education and Changed the World The story of Nobel Prize-winning Malala’s life, of her passionate belief in every child’s right to education, her determination to make that a reality throughout the world, and her hope to inspire others.224-pp softcover.8328051 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.99 $20.00

8333871 The Hunger Games8333897 Catching Fire8333918 Mocking Jay Each AUD $19.99 $15.99 Each NZD $21.00 $16.80

The Hunger Games Capitol Editions Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and 12 girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed.3 softcovers.

The Day My Father Became a Bush Before he becomes a bush, Toda’s father is a pastry chef. He gets up at the crack of dawn to bake 20 different sorts of pastries and three kinds of cake. Until, one day, everything changes. A clear-eyed and off-beat illustrated novel about a girl surviving in a baffling world at war.104-pp softcover.8225440 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $20.00 $16.00

Counting by 7s When 12-year-old Willow’s parents are killed in a car accident, she will stop at nothing to find a new place to belong.368-pp softcover.8306565 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60


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It’s a Conspiracy! Follow this explosive 12-book race-against-time series from beginning to end. Written by one of Australia’s best crime writers, Gabrielle Lord!12 softcovers, each approx 256 pp.8044518 AUD $179.88 $99.00 NZD $216.00 $119.00


The Eternal City Laura is visiting Rome with her school choir group and stumbles upon a crime. She manages to escape with the help of a boy named Paolo but becomes drawn deeper into Rome’s underground world of crypts, tombs, relics and submerged ruins. She learns that Paolo is a messenger from the past, sent by the gods to right an ancient wrong. Will Paolo complete his mission before he must leave, and can Laura get out of the Eternal City?304-pp hardcover.8362057 AUD $22.99 $18.39 NZD $24.00 $19.20

The Freedom Merchants A riveting tale of piracy and slavery set in the early 1600s in Ireland and Northern Africa. Liam’s story will keep you on the edge of your seat!448-pp softcover.8231348 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.50 $15.60

Forest of Bones An exciting illustrated story set in Roman times about two boys, an unlikely friendship and a wild wolf.288-pp softcover.8180632 AUD $19.99 $15.20 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Forget Me Not Evelyn Gilmore does not share her brother Thomas’s excitement about travelling on the maiden voyage of the luxurious Titanic. For Evelyn, the ship is taking her away from everything she knows and loves. For Thomas, it is taking him to his new life. How could they know what the trip would bring?256-pp softcover.8133764 AUD $16.95 $13.56 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Invention of Hugo Cabret Orphan, clock keeper and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man and a hidden message from Hugo’s dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender and spellbinding mystery.544-pp hardcover.7741493 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $36.00 $28.80

Wonder Struck Ben longs for the father he has never known. Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. Both children set out alone on desperate quests to find what they are missing. Set 50 years apart, these two independent stories—Ben’s told in words, Rose’s in pictures—weave back and forth with mesmerising symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise and challenge you, and leave you breathless with wonder.460-pp hardcover.8065589 AUD $34.99 $27.99 NZD $36.00 $28.80

The Ghost at the Point Dorrie wonders if Aunt Gertrude’s stories are true. Is there really a ghost boy roaming the cliffs? The thought makes her shudder. But how else can she explain the shadowy figure she glimpsed moving through the stringybarks? A thrilling historical mystery to make your spine tingle.228-pp softcover.8160586 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Girl Who Brought Mischief When Inge Maria arrives on the tiny island of Bornholm in Denmark to live with her grandmother, she’s not sure what to expect. Her grandmother is stern, the people on the island are strange, and mischief seems to have a way of finding Inge no matter how hard she tries to be good. But could it be that a bit of mischief is exactly what Grandmother and the people of Bornholm need?224-pp softcover.8247729 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20

Elephant Man Based on the famous true story of Joseph Merrick, this is an unforgettable tale about being different, finding happiness in even the hardest circumstances, and discovering the beauty inside everyone.50-pp hardcover.8411373 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $32.99 $26.39

The Jaguar Trials Thirteen-year-old Ben finds himself in Central America with his parents, and stumbling into an ancient mystery. Along with two local kids, he is determined to solve the ancient trials of El Dorado, lift the curse and find the gold. Along the way, Ben learns important things about friendship. Another rip-roaring action adventure from author Ruth Eastham, blending clues, magic and mystery.224-pp softcover.8375211 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60



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Vampyre From the dark depths of his vampyre world, a vampyre boy reflects on the joyous days of his childhood and his current life as a vampyre. Thought-provoking and atmospheric, this is a monumental picture book about identity, making choices and being true to oneself.32-pp hardcover.8076632 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $31.99 $25.50

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Boxed Set Discover the amazing stories of Bilbo Baggins and Frodo in this stunning boxed set of Tolkien’s classic masterpieces, fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee, conceptual designer on Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.4 softcovers plus slipcase.8252309 AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $99.99 $79.90

Wonder The story of Auggie Pullman. Born with a terrible facial deformity, this shy, bright 10-year-old has been home schooled by his parents his whole life in an attempt to protect him. Now for the first time, Auggie is being sent to a real school and he’s dreading it. The thing is that Auggie is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his classmates that he is like them after all?320-pp softcover.8213166 AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $19.99 $15.99

Auggie & Me Three new sides to the Wonder story—from bully Julian, oldest friend Christopher and classmate Charlotte. Thought-provoking, surprising, infuriating, heartbreaking and heartwarming, it is a must-read.400-pp softcover.8408051 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $24.00 $19.20

Bloodtree Chronicles #1: Sanspell When Abigail finds herself trapped inside a fairytale, she must work with mysterious Flint to save the Bloodtree, or everyone in the tale will disappear...256-pp softcover.8381821 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $12.00 $9.60


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The Maze Runner Boxed Set Set in a post-apocalyptic reality, where violence, disease and lies threaten to destroy much more than the lives of the young Gladers. The truth is more dangerous than any of them could have ever imagined. The maze is only the beginning.3 softcovers plus slipcase.8325854 AUD $39.99 $31.99 NZD $48.00 $38.40

The Kensington Reptilarium Four loud, grubby urchins from the Aussie outback find themselves in the heart of London, where the first peacetime Christmas after the six long years of WWII promises to be a big one. Nikki Gemmell, one of Australia’s best authors of contemporary novels, turns her hand to children’s fiction for the first time, with wonderful results.304-pp softcover.8271008 AUD $16.99 $13.56 NZD $22.00 $17.60

300 Minutes of Danger George is trapped in a falling aeroplane with no engine and no pilot. Milla is covered with radioactive waste and her hazard suit is running out of air. Otto is in the darkest depths of the ocean, where something hungry is circling... Ten dangerous situations. Ten brave kids. Thirty minutes to escape.192-pp softcover.8368951 AUD $9.99 $7.99 NZD $10.00 $8.00

A Year in the Life of a Total and Complete Genius Arthur Bean believes he is a writing genius, but is it all in his mind?272-pp softcover.8334401 AUD $12.99 $10.39 NZD $15.00 $12.00

Alex Rider: Complete Missions Boxed Set Alex Rider is a daring teenage spy. Experience all 10 of his incredible missions with this boxed set!Boxed set of 10 softcovers, each 240–448 pp.8400201 AUD $179.50 $99.00 NZD $215.00 $120.50

88 Lime Street #1: The Way In From the moment Ellen arrives, she can feel something stirring in the old house. It’s almost as if it’s alive. Is there a ghost, as the kids at her new school say? Or is it something stranger? And why is there a tower with no door?272-pp softcover.8361564 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $17.00 $13.60



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The Last Thirteen: Ultimate Collection SlipcaseAll 13 books in this thrilling series! Can Sam find all 13 true Dreamers from around the world and save us all? Thirteen 192-pp softcovers plus slipcase.8341336AUD $89.99 $71.99 NZD $100.00 $80.00

Liar & Spy When Georges moves into a Brooklyn apartment, he meets Safer, a 12-year-old loner and self-appointed spy. Georges becomes Safer’s first spy-club recruit. His assignment? Tracking the mysterious Mr X, who lives in the apartment upstairs. But as Safer becomes more demanding, Georges starts to wonder: how far is too far to go for your only friend?208-pp softcover.8183091 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Matty and Bill for Keeps There’s a new boy at Bill and Matty’s school—Crispin de Floriette. He’s from England and not like anyone else they’ve met before, with his talk of castles and lands far away. An enchanting story of friendship, growing up and being yourself.228-pp softcover.8167999 AUD $14.95 $11.96 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Embassy Row #1: All Fall Down Grace Blakely’s mother was murdered and she is going to find the killer and make them pay. The thing is, nobody believes her and there’s no-one she can trust. Not her grandfather, a powerful ambassador. Not her new friends, who all live on Embassy Row. Not Alexei, the Russian boy next door. When she uncovers an international conspiracy it becomes a matter of life or death!320-pp hardcover.8337804 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

7 Days School should be a safe place for Jess but at the moment it’s everything she dreads. Jess’s life is difficult enough without Kez picking on her. Kez’s life isn’t any sweeter. She has plenty of problems too but she finds comfort in knowing she is better off than Jess, or so she thinks. A powerful and compelling story about bullying, told from two perspectives, that of the bully and the bullied.256-pp softcover.8359317 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $18.00 $14.40


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On Orchard Road Jane’s world has been turned upside down. She has a brand-new sister and her family has moved to a small town, leaving behind everything she knows. She is sure that she will be miserable—but a mysterious old lady, a curious boy and an amazing garden prove her wrong. A story about friendship, hope and the healing power of nature and art.272-pp softcover.8090063 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Close to the Wind A war-torn country, a town that is burning. A single ship waits at the port for those who can escape. How can a boy and his grandfather hope to get on board? And will they find his mother before it leaves?256-pp softcover.8401538 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Circus Mirandus Micah’s beloved grandfather is gravely ill, but all is not lost. Years ago, his grandfather visited a mysterious circus where he was promised a miracle by a man who could bend light. But who is this stranger, will he keep his promise, and does the magical Circus Mirandus really exist?304-pp softcover.8375405 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $18.00 $14.40

The Whisper Twins Mika and Ellie have an unusual talent: the ability to hear what others are thinking. Their mission: keeping track of the thoughts of a tyrannical leader and his brainwashed child army. That’s when they begin to hear The Whisper...288-pp softcover.8352123 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.00 $13.60

If You Were Me Not long after Aliya’s family escapes Afghanistan for Britain, her brother is accused of a bomb attack. Aliya is sure of his innocence, but when plumber’s son Dan finds a gun in their bathroom, what’s she to think? Dan has his own reasons for staying silent: he’s worried the gun might have something to do with his dad. Thrown together by chance, they set out to uncover a tangled and twisted truth.368-pp softcover.8366293 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $18.00 $14.40

The Sound of Whales Three children are spending their summer on a wild Scottish island. Fraser is desperate for adventure; Hayley is fed up she’s even there; while Dunny spends his days staring out to sea. He hasn’t said a word in years. But everything changes with the discovery of two bodies on the beach: a whale and a man.320-pp softcover.8369849 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $16.00 $12.80



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Roald Dahl Boxed Set This ultimate Roald Dahl boxed set contains 15 all-time favourites!15 softcovers, 74–250 pp, plus slipcase.7883897 AUD $99.95 $79.96 NZD $130.00 $104.00


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Harry Potter Boxed Set: The Complete Collection A beautiful boxed set containing all seven Harry Potter novels with new jackets by Jonny Duddle. It’s time to pass the magic on and bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.7 softcovers, 332–800 pp.8357741 AUD $120.00 $96.00 NZD $150.00 $120.00

The World of David Walliams Mega Box Set Six hilarious and moving novels from best-selling, critically acclaimed author David Walliams.Boxed set of 6 softcovers.8372221 AUD $59.99 $47.99 NZD $69.99 $55.99



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Brotherband 5-Pack In Skandia, there is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for teams called brotherbands and must endure months of grueling training on land and sea. Full of great characters and adventure, this series from John Flanagan overlaps with The Ranger’s Apprentice world!5 softcovers, each approx 460 pp.8344019 AUD $76.80 $61.44 NZD $92.00 $73.60

The Impossible Quest: The Complete Collection Wolfhaven Castle has been attacked, and only four escape capture: Tom, trained to scrub pots, not fight; Elanor, the Lord’s daughter; Sebastian, a knight in training; and Quinn, the witch’s apprentice. If they are to save their people, they must find four magical beasts from legend...Boxed set of 5 softcovers, each 192 pp.8399440 AUD $49.99 $39.99 NZD $60.00 $48.00

Gothic Collection Classics Boxed Set Five gothic classics for mature readers!Boxed set of 5 softcovers, each 240_496 pp.8403744 AUD $29.99 $23.99 NZD $49.00 $39.20

That Boy, Jack Best friends Jack and Gilbert made a pact when they were younger—promising to work together in the copper mines, just like their fathers and other Cornish immigrants. But now Jack is turning 12 and the thought of working underground fills him with panic. When Gilbert is forced to leave school and earn a wage, Jack wants to keep his word to his friend—but that means facing his fear.280-pp softcover.8248254 AUD $16.99 $13.59 NZD $19.00 $15.20

The Tunnels of Tarcoola A spooky old house, an historical mystery, an underground mine and a rising tide... the stage is set for an exciting adventure in, and under, the Sydney suburb of Balmain.252-pp softcover.8130424 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $19.00 $15.20


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Knight’s Haddon #1: The Glass Bird Girl Orphan Edie King is sent to Knight’s Haddon—a castle-like boarding school—to keep a watchful eye on Anastasia, the unhappy daughter of a Russian prince. Before long, Edie is caught up in a sinister mystery and a kidnap plot, which it’s up to her to stop.288-pp softcover.8374251 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $20.00 $16.00

Knight’s Haddon #2: Mischief at Midnight There’s a new girl at school in Knight’s Haddon—cool, confident and rebellious Janet. When Edie falls out with best friend Anastasia she turns to Janet, only to discover the new girl is not all she seems.272-pp softcover.8374242 AUD $17.99 $14.39 NZD $18.00 $14.40

Atmospheric Our atmosphere provides us with exactly the right level of oxygen we need to breathe and holds water essential for life, yet most of the time we don’t even notice it. Award-winning author Carole Wilkinson lays bare the burning question of climate change and what more we might do to reduce our carbon footprints at home, at school, personally and politically.280-pp softcover.8394841 AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $21.99 $17.59

Winter’s Bullet When a Dutch boy, Tygo, discovers a Jewish girl hiding in a chimney clutching a diamond, he refuses to give her up. Instead he turns spy, trading the jewel for information that will end Hitler’s war.224-pp softcover.8323824 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.00 $13.60

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Boxed Set (#1–7) Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks... spilt water... lightning. Join him in seven hilarious adventures as he survives sports day, his birthday, Dogzombies band practice, terrible jumpers and more!7 softcovers + slipcase.8328297 AUD $79.99 $63.99 NZD $96.00 $76.80

City of Orphans: A Very Unusual Pursuit A clever adventure with feisty characters, set in a time where science clashes with superstition and monsters lurk in chimneys. Birdie, the singing bogler’s apprentice, will win your heart in this fantastic beginning to an action-packed series.324-pp softcover.8208851 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $18.99 $15.10

The Wishbird Oriole’s beloved Wishbird is dying and she must leave the Forest of Birds to save him. But in the City of Soulless there are traitors everywhere, and when Oriole is captured, only a street orphan can help her. Can Oriole and Boy save Soulless and its bewitched king, or will the city’s darkness prove too great even for magic?264-pp softcover.8259421 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $17.99 $14.30

Nelson Mandela: “No Easy Walk to Freedom” Read the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, one of the most famous and influential freedom fighters in the history of the world.232-pp softcover.8298235 AUD $12.99 $9.60 NZD $12.00 $9.60

I Have a Dream On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in the history of the world. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson’s magificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike.40-pp hardcover.8274516 AUD $32.95 $26.36 NZD $39.50 $31.60



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Time Soldiers Travel back to different stages in history with thrill-a-minute stories to motivate reluctant readers.6 softcovers, each 96 pp.7965139 AUD $89.94 $71.95 NZD $108.00 $86.40

Horrible Geography 10-Book Boxed Set Ten Horrible Geography books in a collectible boxed set.10 softcovers plus slipcase.8150960 AUD $49.99 $39.99 NZD $65.00 $52.00

Horrible Histories: 10 Beastly Books Boxed Set Ten beastly books! Awful Egyptians, Ruthless Romans, Frightful First World War, Gorgeous Georgians, Groovy Greeks, Measly Middle Ages, Slimy Stuarts, Terrifying Tudors, Vile Victorians and Woeful Second World War.10 softcovers plus slipcase.8180042 AUD $49.99 $39.99 NZD $65.00 $52.00


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Hiding Edith The true story of Edith Schwalb, whose family joined the many Jewish people forced to leave their homes to escape the Nazis during WWII.180-pp softcover.8049520 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.99 $15.90

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The Running Man 10th Anniversary Edition Tom Leyton, a reclusive Vietnam War veteran, has been the subject of rumour and gossip for 30 years. When Joseph Davidson, his young neighbour and a talented artist, is asked to draw a portrait of him, an uneasy relationship begins to unfold, one that will force each of them to confront his darkest secrets.304-pp softcover.8289064 AUD $19.99 $15.99 NZD $21.00 $16.80

Big Game Thirteen-year-old Oskari is sent into the cold wilderness on an ancient test of manhood. He must survive armed only with a bow and arrow. But instead, he stumbles upon an escape pod from a burning airliner. Terrorists have shot down the President of the United States! The boy hunter and the world’s most powerful man are suddenly the hunted, in a race against a deadly enemy.288-pp softcover.8324157 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $17.00 $13.60

To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee’s acclaimed novel of a town steeped in violence and racial prejudice, and how it is brought to account by one family’s courageous fight for justice.320-pp softcover.8376117 AUD $14.99 $11.99 NZD $27.99 $22.39

The Truth About Peacock Blue As a Christian, Aster is unprepared for the difficulties of attending a Muslim school. One day, she is accused of intentionally making a spelling mistake to insult the Holy Prophet. A violent crowd forms outside the school and Aster is taken to jail. A young social justice lawyer takes up her case, and Aster’s Australian cousin, Maryam, starts an online campaign to free Aster. But will it be enough?288-pp softcover.8401175 AUD $15.99 $12.79 NZD $19.99 $15.99

Shadow of the Wolf Mystery surrounds the disappearance of young Robin’s family. He grows up wild, his only friend, Marian, the headstrong daughter of the aristocrat Delbosque family. Their bond is tested when Marian is locked up by the Sheriff, a man who feeds his horses on human flesh and rides under the blazon of the wolf. But rescue will lead to punishment, and Robin must learn the ways of the forest to survive.450-pp softcover.8401562 AUD $18.99 $15.19 NZD $19.00 $15.20


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CHILDREN'S BOOKS p101–210 School Essentials Catalogue 2016

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