Collins Booksellers Autumn Reading Guide 2021 | Page 31

Due may
5
Before you Were Born
Katrina Germein , Hélène Magisson
RRP $ 19.99
This heart-warming picture book captures the excitement and anticipation of the arrival of a baby . Filled with love , hope and happiness , Before You Were Born celebrates the universal joy of new babies in all kinds of families .
Due may
4
Bear and Rat Christopher Cheng , Stephen Michael King
RRP $ 24.99
OUR PRICE $ 21 99
Bear and Rat are the best of friends who do everything together , but Rat wonders if Bear will always be there to hold her hand , no matter what happens ...
Backyard Magic
Wenda Shurety , Harriet Hobday
RRP $ 19.99
From the fabulous new pairing of Wenda Shurety and Harriet Hobday comes a joyful and adventurous picture book that opens up a world of discovery and imagination , all from the backyard .
Due may
5
A Human for Kingsley
Gabriel Evans RRP $ 24.99
Kingsley had decided to own a human . But finding the right kind of human is much harder than he expected . Some are too bossy . Some are too busy . Will Kingsley ever find a human that is exactly right ?
Ellie Copter : Nee Naw and Friends
Deano Yipadee , Paul Beavis
RRP $ 17.99
From the creators of the hilarious Nee Naw and Stink-o-saurus books , comes a new spin-off character , Ellie Copter , kids will love ! There ’ s a fire , a bridge collapses and Nee Naw can ’ t drive any further … Ellie Copter saves the day .
Due APRIL
27
I ’ m Fabulous Crab !
Nicki Greenberg RRP $ 19.99
Henry the hermit crab is done with his dull life on the dim ocean floor . He wants glamour and drama ! He wants to be known as Fabulous Crab ! But when Fab bedazzles himself in a bit too much bling , he might have landed himself in deep water …
Due MAY
5
Florence and Fox Zanni Louise , Anna Pignataro
RRP $ 25.99
OUR PRICE $ 22 99
Florence can ' t share her toys with Fox today because today is not Sharing Day . In fact , Sharing Day is not for hundreds of days . Fox has never heard of Sharing Day and he has some questions , but luckily Florence has all the answers .
Due may
1
Grumpy Monkey Party Time !
Suzanne Lang , Max Lang
RRP $ 17.99
Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party ? Jim Panzee feels that . Porcupine is having a big party , and according to Jim ’ s best friend Norman , there will be – gulp – dancing . Jim can DEFINITELY not dance …
Early One Morning
Mem Fox , Christine Davenier
RRP $ 19.99
Join a boy on his hunt for breakfast around the farm in this charming picture book from author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Christine Davenier .
Due APRIL
7
The Boys Lauren Ace , Jenny Løvlie
RRP $ 24.99
OUR PRICE $ 21 99
Follow the adventures of four boys as they grow up , forming bonds of friendship to last a lifetime – even if they are occasionally put to the test … From the creators of The Girls .
Mo and Crow
Jo Kasch , Jonathan Bentley
RRP $ 24.99
Mo lives alone and he likes it that way ... until Crow comes into his small and tidy life offering friendship . A gorgeous picture book with a powerful message .
Ruffles and the Red , Red Coat
David Melling RRP $ 19.99
Laugh with Ruffles as he faces all the tricksy troubles of toddler life in this brightly coloured new picture book series from award-winning author and illustrator , David Melling .
Due may
5
Found You , Little Wombat !
Angela McAllister , Charles Fuge
RRP $ 16.99
This is a charmingly illustrated , deeply reassuring Little Wombat story in the internationally acclaimed bestselling series , about getting lost and found again .