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LITTLE BILBY ’ S AUSSIE BUSH CHRISTMAS
Yvonne Mes , Jody Pratt
RRP $ 19.99
A group of little bilbies are hunting for decorations to turn their Australian bush home into a magical Christmas wonderland . Join them on their adventure and meet some friendly Australian animals along the way .
AUTHOR
Yvonne Mes is a children ’ s author , illustrator and artist based in Australia . She writes and illustrates picture books for children with curious minds . Yvonne grew up in Amsterdam , but has made her home in Australia . She has written several picture books .
ILLUSTRATOR
Jody Pratt ’ s passion and love is for art , illustration , animals , nature , environment , travel and gardening . She is based in Melbourne . In between having a family and working in libraries she has been practising her craft for many years .

CHRISTMAS Books

CHRISTMAS ALWAYS COMES
Jackie French , Bruce Whatley
RRP $ 24.99
From two of Australia ’ s bestloved picture book creators comes a story about finding joy and beauty where you least expect it , and how kindness can create miracles .
GREEN IS FOR CHRISTMAS
Drew Daywalt , Oliver Jeffers RRP $ 17.99
In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit , Green Crayon is certain that he is the only Christmas colour in the box . Of course , Red , White , Silver and even Brown have something to say about that ...
THE CHRISTMAS PINE
Julia Donaldson , Victoria Sandøy RRP $ 24.99
Deep in a snow wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny : when it grows up , it ’ s going to be the famous Christmas tree in London ’ s Trafalgar Square ! A beautiful , moving story of festivity and hope .
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Louis Shea RRP $ 17.99
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me : a partridge in a pear tree ... Climb the partridge ’ s pear tree to see all the weird and wacky Christmas gifts . How will the partridge cope as the pear tree fills up ?
AN AUSSIE CHRISTMAS GUM TREE Jackie Hosking , Nathaniel Eckstrom
RRP $ 24.99
Join Possum and his bush friends in this rhyming read-aloud story , perfect to share for an Aussie Christmas .
SANTA LOVES AUSTRALIA
Collette Dinnigan , Luke Sciberras
RRP $ 24.99
Join Santa on his magical sleigh ride over Australia where he is always secretly excited to visit to deliver his glittering presents .
MACCA ’ S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS Matt Cosgrove RRP $ 17.99
Christmas is here ! Macca and his best friend Al have to come up with a plan to make the best Christmas surprise for all their friends , and in doing so , discover the true spirit of giving . Free decorations included .
PIG THE ELF Aaron Blabey RRP $ 17.99
Santa was coming ! ’ Twas bigger than big ! No-one loves Christmas more than Pig . And the world ’ s greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents ! Includes bonus Pig the Elf wrapping paper and six gift tags !
JINGLE BELLS , WHAT ’ S THAT SMELL ? Deano Yipadee , Paul Beavis RRP $ 16.99
This Christmas favourite is back in business ! With outrageous illustrations by Paul Beavis featuring a hilarious cast of reindeer helpers , it is up to the smelliest one of them all to propel Santa ’ s sleigh and save the day .
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