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MONKEY’S TAIL Alex Rance, Shane McGowan RRP $19.99 Howler Monkey is the best at climbing trees until he injures his tail… Monkey’s Tail is a celebration of self-belief, family and caring for others by AFL Premiership player Alex Rance, and talented illustrator, Shane McGowan. Think of the COOLEST, FUNNIEST, most HANDSOME kid in school, times it by a gazillion and you get DEREK DILBERT DOOL. At least he thinks so…Pity he’s the only one. What was it? It wasn’t a hungry giant or a blood- sucking spider or a fire-breathing dragon because there is NO SUCH THING... Is there? A funny, warm and reassuring story from the creator of I Just Ate My Friend. This is the story of a plucky young cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday party - with hilarious results. Funny, silly and cute, Your Birthday Was the BEST! is the perfect blend of downright gross and delightfully entertaining. R E M E M B E R W H AT DR SEUSS SAYS… The MORE THAT DUE APRIL 28 Tohby Riddle RRP $24.99 The Astronaut’s Cat is a delightful story that celebrates the wonders of the Moon, the curiosity of cats and the precious beauty of Earth. It’s a wonderfully whimsical, funny and surprising story of a very unusual ‘inside cat’.  GOODNIGHT GLOW WORMS YOU’RE IN GOOD PAWS Maureen Fergus RRP $19.99 Leo is a little nervous about getting his tonsils out - even more so when he realises he is in an animal hospital! But the hospital staff take great care of Leo. Maybe going to hospital isn’t so scary after all. feature TITLES Aura Parker RRP $24.99 OUR PRICE $21 99 From the creator of the delightful Meerkat Splash comes a cuddly, snuggly bedtime book full of joyous, playful illustrations and bouncing rhyme – with a perfect ending to send little ones happily off to sleep. THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE Bruce Whatley RRP $17.99 HEY KIDS! Izzy loved her island. But most of all, she loved Frank the seagull. But when Izzy has to leave her island life behind to move to the city, she also has to say goodbye to Frank. Will she ever see Frank again? THE ASTRONAUT’S CAT YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS THE BEST! Maggie Hutchings, Felicita Sala RRP $24.99 Katrina Lehman, Sophie Beer RRP $24.99 Heidi McKinnon RRP $19.99 DEREK DOOL SUPERCOOL: BUST A MOVE Adrian Beck, Scott Edgar RRP $14.99 IZZY AND FRANK THERE’S NO SUCH THING This classic tale about a race between a confident hare and a humble tortoise has been illustrated and retold by Australian children's books creator, Bruce Whatley. YOU READ, THE MORE THINGS YOU WILL KNOW. THE MORE THAT YOU LEARN, THE MORE PLACES YOU’LL GO. Shop online at collinsbooks.com.au 1 TO 20 ANIMALS APLENTY CLARIS: BONJOUR RIVIERA Megan Hess RRP $24.99 A sweet little mouse, a new friend and a seaside adventure on the French Riviera! This is the third Claris book from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. BOB GOES POP Marion Deuchars RRP $24.99 Katie Viggers RRP $19.99 Starting with one fox wearing a pair of socks, join in as we count all the way up to 20. There’s a new artist in town making a new art, knocking Bob’s beak out of joint. From Marion Deuchars comes this charming and funny follow-up to Bob the Artist and Bob’s Blue Period about art and friendship and working together. Get social with us