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PICTURE Books

NEED A HOUSE ? CALL MS MOUSE ! George Mendoza , Doris Susan Smith
RRP $ 24.99
Need a House ? Call Ms Mouse ! is a charming and popular children ’ s classic about an industrious architect mouse , brought to life for a new generation .
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO BE A LITTLE BIT NAUGHTY Tim Minchin , Steve Antony
RRP $ 19.99
If you ' re stuck in your story and want to get out , you don ' t have to cry , you don ' t have to shout . Even if you ' re little you can do a lot , you mustn ' t let a little thing like little stop you . We ' re told we have to do as we ' re told , but surely , sometimes you have to be a little bit ... naughty ! Inspired by the much-loved song .
CLARIS : THE SECRET CROWN Megan Hess
RRP $ 26.99
Claris and her best friend , Monsieur , are in London , looking for an exclusive club ! But what will they discover once they start following the clues ?
HERMAN CRAB Peter Helliar , Matt Shanks
RRP $ 20.99
Herman Crab , Peter Helliar ’ s debut picture book , is packed full of Peter ’ s trademark humour with underlying themes of friendship and loneliness .
MAZY THE MOVIE STAR Isla Fisher , Paula Bowles
RRP $ 19.99
Mazy the Movie Star is the first picture book from beloved Australian actress , and author of the Marge In Charge series , Isla Fisher ! Full of all the glitz and glamour of Hollywoof .
THANK YOU RAIN ! Sally Morgan , Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr
RRP $ 24.99
This is a universal story from Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr , a beautifully illustrated celebration of rain . Thank you rain ! is a joyful read and is full of the plants and animals that welcome rain .
A LINE IN THE SAND : THE WILD LIFE . # 2 Laura Bunting , Philip Bunting
RRP $ 15.99
Wombat and Roo find themselves on a beautiful beach with more than enough ocean for everyone . But there is one very little problem ... Quokka thinks he owns the beach . And he is not in the mood for sharing .
MR CHICKEN ALL OVER AUSTRALIA Leigh Hobbs RRP $ 15.99
Australia is big , but so is Mr Chicken . He can ’ t wait to go everywhere , see everything and meet everyone . Luckily , a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary . Now in paperback format .
POSEY PEARL IS A CURIOUS GIRL Fifi Box , Adam Ming
RRP $ 20.99
When Posey Pearl hears a strange song coming from afar in her little town , she thinks , just maybe , it ’ s someone who needs a home . But what she finds at the end of her journey – and along the way – is quite unexpected !
BACK ON COUNTRY : WELCOME TO OUR COUNTRY Adam Goodes , Ellie Laing , David Hardy
RRP $ 24.99
A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family , culture and Country . From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes , co-writer Ellie Laing , and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy .
TJITJI LULLABY Michael Ross , Zaachariaha Fielding , Lisa Kennedy
RRP $ 19.99
Tjitji Lullaby is a very special lullaby by Michael Ross and Zaachariaha Fielding from Electric Fields , showcasing our rich and diverse animals and land , and helping families transition to quiet time and bedtime .
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BUSH DANCE : A TREASURY OF STORIES Sally Morgan , Ambelin , Kwaymullina
RRP $ 29.99
In this collection of four vibrant books , Sally Morgan celebrates Australian animals and the habitats in which they live . Children can watch , learn , listen , count and experience the beauty of country in this treasury .
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