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PICTURE Books Castle of Books Claris: Book and Toy Gift Set Tilly Jane Godwin, Anna Walker RRP $24.99 Tilly's found the perfect hiding place to keep her special treasures. No one knows about it, not even her big brothers and sister, who know everything. But one day, something happens that Tilly could never have imagined... Megan Hess RRP $29.99 This beautiful gift set includes a hardback copy of Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris and your very own plush Claris toy! Claris is a delightful rhyming tale about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse. Christmas Summer Time Hilary Bell, Antonia Pesenti RRP $24.99 Summer is here. Put your school shoes away, the long, lazy days can begin. Mangoes, magpies and municipal pools… Take a deep breath and dive in. Hilary Bell and Antonia Peserti are back with a new picture book – a stunning tribute to an Australian summer. will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand. Dr Seuss The Tiny Star Due NOV Mem Fox, Freya Blackwood RRP $24.99 Once upon a time, although this happens all the time, a tiny star fell to earth…Luminaries Mem Fox and Freya Blackwood have crafted a truly unique and moving story about the journey of life, to be cherished and shared for generations to come. Trouble in the Surf Stephanie Owen Reeder, Briony Stewart RRP $24.99 It’s a hot summer’s day and cousins Charlie and Rupert can’t wait to dive into the surf at Bondi Beach. But out past the breakers, lurks a strong rip that can drag swimmers out to sea. Join the boys on a heart-stopping seaside adventure. 5 Little Nic’s Big Day Nic Naitanui, Fátima Anaya RRP $19.99 Wake up, little Nic. It's your very first day! Your school clothes are ready. Let's get on our way. Mum, I'm not sure. I'm a little bit wary. Will I make friends? Will it be scary?...This is a heart- warming celebration of all the ways kids are truly themselves The Smeds and The Smoos Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler RRP $24.99 The Smeds and The Smoos is about two groups of aliens. The red Smeds and the blue Smoos who never mix. When Janet and Bill, a young Smed and Smoo, fall in love, their families strongly disapprove, but love conquers all. Give a gift card Alessandro Sanna RRP $24.99 In Castle of Books, two children go on journey to discover the answer to the question, ‘Why do we need books?’. As they look through the books their answer: to observe, to discover, to imagine, to understand each other and so much more. My folks Grew Up in the '80s Beck Feiner, Robin Feiner RRP $24.99 My Folks Grew Up in the '80s is a stroll down memory lane for the kidz who grew up then and a hilarious chance to share the decade's downright weirdness with a whole new generation. Grug at the Beach Ted Prior RRP $9.99 Grug at the Beach is now available as an exclusive hardback! Join your favourite bush character on his adventures with an exclusive hardback edition of the beloved Grug at the Beach. Due DEC 1 WalTzing Matilda A.B.Paterson, Freya Blackwood RRP $17.99 Illustrator Freya Blackwood has explored the intriguing background behind the writing of this song and has shown us not just the lively story but also a glimpse into the struggles of that period of our history. My Pet (Not Yours) (Lento and Fox #2) Ben Sanders RRP $24.99 Lento the sloth is SO excited for you to meet Mr Fluffington. But Fox has bigger plans for this adorable creature. The rivalry continues in the second book of this series. Available in-store and online collinsbooks.com.au