Christmas Reading Guide Christmas-Reading-guide-2023-FINALPDF | Page 36

BOOKS
feature TITLE

picture

BOOKS

feature TITLE
BEGIN AGAIN Oliver Jeffers $ 29.99
In his first picture book created specifically with a wider audience in mind , Oliver Jeffers shares a history of humanity and his dreams for its future . With his bold , exquisite artwork , Oliver Jeffers starts at the dawn of humankind following people on their journey from then until now , and then offers the reader a challenge : where do we go from here ? Oliver Jeffers ’ s exploration of the state of the world today is insightful , moving and powerful . A must-have for every forwardthinking person who wants the next generation to inherit a world to be proud of .
DUE DEC 1
BOWERBIRD BLUES
Aura Parker $ 19.99
I am a collector . Always looking , finding ... and keeping ! Bowerbird loves BLUE . Magnificent cobalt . Brilliant , vibrant blue ! But something is missing . What could it be ? This picture book stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for blue !
DUE DEC 5
BIRDY ’ S TALE OF A STORY
Sally Small $ 24.99
Birdy , a creative thinker , has an idea to write a book with George , her quirky sidekick , which takes the pair on a fun-filled , and surprising adventure . Birdy ’ s Tale of a Story is a book that encourages children to write , conceptualise or illustrate a story .
THE TURTLE AND THE FLOOD
Jackie French , Danny Snell
$ 24.99
A companion title to the bestselling The Fire Wombat , this is the story of Myrtle , a small turtle who , by heading uphill , tells the other animals that a flood is coming .
DUE NOV 29
IN THE ROCKPOOL
Andrea Rowe , Hannah Sommerville
$ 19.99
Little people love to explore little worlds ! Dive into the rockpool with this glittering and gorgeous board book for our smallest naturelovers . From the CBCA award-winning creators of Jetty Jumping , Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville .
IF I WAS A HORSE
Sophie Blackall $ 24.99
If you were a horse , what would you do ? Could you fit in your clothes ? Would you give your little sister a ride ? Would your brother even notice ? Gallop along with two-time Caldecott Medallist Sophie Blackall through this riotous day in the life of a child who imagines their life as a horse . Sophie ' s delightful text and resonant illustrations that feature a giant horse in familiar settings offer a visual feast , a grand dose of joy and a celebration of the real power of imagination to help us navigate the world .
IF I HAD A POLAR BEAR
Gabby Dawnay , Alex Barrow
$ 24.99
What would it be like to have a polar bear as a pet ? It might be an unconventional choice , but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs ... Polar bears are cuddly but they ' re also very strong . As marine mammals , they can swim for days at a time - that ' s serious perseverance ! So if Santa ever needed help delivering his presents , guess who he would call ? Join our funny female protagonist as she wonders ' what would life be like ... if I had a polar bear ?'
G . O . A . T .
Kate & Jol Temple , Rebel Challenger
$ 18.99
OUR PRICE $ 15 99
This is Goat . He ’ s a pretty great goat . In fact , he thinks he ’ s the Greatest of all Time ! But some of Goat ’ s friends are great too . Who is really the Goat ?
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ' RE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO
Davina Bell , Hilary Jean Tapper
$ 24.99
Another warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life ' s little and big moments . What to Do When You ' re Not Sure What to Do focuses on situations outside a child ' s home and domestic realm where they might feel unsure . It ' s another gentle exploration of empathy , courage and confidence from award-winning and muchloved author Davina Bell and with beautiful , heartwarming illustrations by Hilary Jean Tapper .
PENGUIN OH PENGUIN
Gladys Milroy , Helen Milroy
$ 16.99
Utterly charming ! Penguin Oh Penguin is a gentle early childhood story about a penguin that runs away to be at sea . The lilting rhythm of the verse comes through and is an absolute delight to read aloud .
DUE DEC 13
THE TREES
Victor Steffensen , Sandra Steffensen
$ 26.99
Looking after the trees is important for keeping Country happy and healthy . First Nations People have cared for the trees on Country for thousands of years . In return , the trees look after the people and provide them with gifts of seeds , flowers , wood and more . This creates the balance between giving and taking from the land . Featuring stunning artwork by Sandra Steffensen , The Trees is a powerful and timely story to help future generations manage our landscapes and ensure that they thrive .
THESE LITTLE FEET
Hayley Rawsthorne , Briony Stewart
$ 19.99
" These little feet , so tiny and new . The places they ' ll go , the dances they ' ll do . The mountains they ' ll climb , the dreams they ' ll pursue . These little feet , so tiny and new ." A delightful celebration of love , hope and promise , this beautiful picture book perfectly captures the precious dreams of childhood and parenting .
Give a gift card Available in-store & at collinsbooks . com . au