Collins Booksellers Autumn Reading Guide 2019 Autumn-reading-guide-2019-WEB | Page 26

PICTURE Books Due may Bambi the Blind Alpaca A Cat Called Trim Corinne Fenton, Craig Smith RRP $24.99 This is the true story of a courageous, mischievous and fearless cat called Trim, who sailed with Matthew Flinders on his voyages to map the coastline of Australia and beyond. This charming picture book brings Trim’s story to life. Lazy Daisy Caz Goodwin, Ashley King RRP $19.99 Jasper is excited when he finds his very own dog to walk. But Daisy the ‘dog’ isn’t much of a walker — she spends most of her day climbing gumtrees and dozing. If only someone would explain to Jasper that Daisy is a koala, NOT a dog!  Due may 1 The Very Sleepy Bear Nick Bland RRP $9.99 Jan Lummis, Jenny Cooper RRP $15.99 This is a true story about a missing alpaca and his blind brother, Bambi, who suddenly had to fend for himself without his lifelong companion and paddock-mate, Charisma, to lead him around. Can a new alpaca best friend be found? A Quiet Girl Peter Carnavas RRP $24.95 Mary is a quiet girl. Her family makes so much noise they hardly notice her – or anything else. Until Mary shows them what they’ve been missing. This is a delightful new picture book that celebrates the beauty of the world around us. Alpacas with Maracas Matt Gosgrove RRP $17.99 When there is an opportunity to enter a talent contest, Macca and pal Al just can’t resist. But what will their act be? Will they shimmy and shake? Dance and prance? Whatever they choose it will surely be a performance to remember! Due may On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks, a sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late. Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate!.. THE Three Billy Goats Gruff Nick Bland RRP $17.99 Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap! Three billy goats named Gruff want to cross a bridge to get to where the sweetest grass grows. But under the bridge lives a great ugly troll! Will he gobble them up? Busting! Aaron Blabey RRP $17.99 1 Lou's not having a great day, hes busting for the loo to do his do, but the loo has too long a queue! So what on earth is Lou to do? Another laugh- out-loud picture book from the one-and-only Aaron Blabey! It comes with a free doorhanger. feature TITLES Due april 15 Happy Birthday Wombat Jackie French, Bruce Whatley RRP $24.99 OUR PRICE $21 99 She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it’s Mothball’s birthday and it’s time to celebrate! Happy Birthday Wombat is a very funny picture book about enjoying a special day - as seen through the eyes of the world’s most famous wombat. Little Bird’s Day Sally Morgan, Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr RRP $24.99 1 Blossom Possum Gina Newton, Kilmeny Niland RRP $15.99 Early one morning, Blossom Possum gets a fright when she thinks the sky is falling down! She has to tell someone, so she sets off with her news. On the way, she meets her bush mates. But she also runs into trouble... Lottie and Walter Anna Walker RRP $24.99 All About Footy Thomas and Friends RRP $9.99 Thomas and Shane will teach you all about footy in this sturdy board book. Give a gift card This is a simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams of flying among the stars. From this master picture-book creator comes a warm, funny and empowering story about overcoming fear, and the unique friendship between one little girl and her own secret, flippered companion. Available in-store and online collinsbooks.com.au