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CAT DOG
Mem Fox , Mark Teague
RRP $ 19.99
Join an unlikely animal trio for some irresistibly funny antics in this read-aloud gem from bestselling , award-winning and much-loved author Mem Fox and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague .
WALK OF THE WHALES
Nick Bland RRP $ 24.99
When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land , people don ’ t quite know what to think . Walk of the Whales is a powerful and entertaining story about the environment from Nick Bland .
FLAMINGO CELESTE IS NOT LIKE THE REST
Celeste Barber , Heath McKenzie
RRP $ 17.99
Celeste doesn ’ t care for pink like the other flamingos , she certainly doesn ’ t want to blend in with the crowd ! Flamingo Celeste is Not Like the Rest is a funny story with themes of friendship , selfconfidence , uniqueness and resilience .
THE BOY AND THE ELEPHANT
Freya Blackwood
RRP $ 24.99
In the overgrown lot next to his apartment building , the boy has a friend . But when progress arrives he must find a way to save his friend before it ’ s too late ... A magical wordless picture book about the world we live in and our ability to change it .
PEEK AND BOO Coral Vass , Jess Racklyeft
RRP $ 25.99
Peek and Boo always sit side by side and together they make a foreverhome . One day an egg appears , but when Peek goes to hunt for food and leaves Boo in charge of the egg , something unexpected happens .
A YEAR IN FLEURVILLE
Felicita Sala RRP $ 27.99
A Year in Fleurville is a cookbook , a mini guide to gardening , and a picture book rolled into one , celebrating the joys of coming together and sharing the rich rewards of our gardens and kitchens .
WELCOME , BABY : BOOK & TOY GIFT SET
Jess Racklyeft RRP $ 29.99
BIG LOVE
Megan Jacobson , Beck Feiner
RRP $ 25.99
No matter how different our families may be , the one thing we all have in common is love . With evocative text and vibrant artwork Big Love explores the boundless love of a parent .
Filled with love , hope and possibility , here is the perfect present for new babies , and their families , everywhere . This special gift set includes a delightful story and a soft plush toy made for love and cuddles .
A DUCK CALLED BRIAN
Al Murphy RRP $ 17.99
All out of Duck Nuts , fresh out of milk and his best friend , Gregory , is nowhere to be found ! Only a miracle can save Brian and this day from disaster !

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TITLES
GOODNIGHT , TOES
Justine Adams , Camille Manley
RRP $ 19.99
Goodnight toes ! Thanks for all the wiggling ... A warm and dreamy book perfect for winding down before bed , Goodnight , Toes is a gentle meditation on all the wonderful things our bodies and minds can do .
HORRIBLE HARRIET AND THE TERRIBLE TANTRUM
Leigh Hobbs RRP $ 24.99
From the incredible imagination of Leigh Hobbs comes an original character and an old friend , in Horrible Harriet ’ s wildest adventure yet .
NONI THE PONY COUNTS TO A MILLION
Alison Lester RRP $ 24.99
Noni the Pony has a lot of fun counting everything she sees on a happy summer ’ s day ! Come on another adventure with Noni in this delightful rhyming story .
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR ’ S AUSTRALIAN FEAST
Eric Carle RRP $ 16.99
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he feasts on all kinds of Australian foods in this brand new story . Lift the flaps on every page to discover where he is hiding – and what he is munching , nibbling or tasting .
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WE FOUND A CAT Heidi McKinnon RRP $ 17.99
Look ! We found a cat . It has whiskers and a long tail , it has to be a cat ... doesn ’ t it ?
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