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PICTURE BOOKS
CICADA
Shaun Tan RRP $ 26.99
Cicada works in an office, dutifully toiling day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. But one day, cicada goes to the roof of the building, and something truly extraordinary happens... A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked.
GRANDAD MANDELA
Zindzi Mandela, Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela and Sean Qualls RRP $ 24.99
Two children ask their grandmother questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela. Seen through a child’ s perspective, and authored jointly by his greatgrandchildren and daughter, this amazing story is told as never before.
IF I WAS PRIME MINISTER
Beck Feiner, Robin Feiner RRP $ 24.99
Every Prime Minister Australia has ever had has been a grown-up! What if the grown-ups weren’ t in charge? What would kids do if they ran the country? We could have submarines to scoop garbage out of the sea... or teach koalas how to do karate. What would YOU do if you were Prime Minister?
HOW DID I GET HERE?
Philip Bunting RRP $ 24.99
This is the( unauthorised) biography of you, and the story of all of us. Charting from the Big Bang to birth, Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of time. A hilarious, and beautifully illustrated book, designed to raise more questions than it answers.
THE EXTRAORDINARY GARDENER
Sam Boughton RRP $ 16.99
Joe lives in an ordinary tower block, in a rather ordinary city. However, he spends his time imagining a wonderful world filled with exotic plants and unusual animals. A charming story about the importance of nature.
THE GIRLS
Lauren Ace, Jenny Lovlie RRP $ 24.99
Four little girls meet under an apple tree and form a bond that grows as they share secrets, dreams, worries and schemes. This illustrated tale charts the girls’ lives through ups and downs and laughter and tears. Find out how their friendship flourishes as the years pass by and the girls become women.
JASPER JUGGLES JELLYFISH
Ben Long, David Cornish RRP $ 22.95
How many jellyfish do you think Jasper will be able to juggle? Maybe he will end up learning the basics without even knowing it. From the creators of Ready, Steady, Hatch! comes a wonderful rhyming story reminding us that we can learn anything if we approach it steadily, and with a bit of fun and determination.
SEBASTIAN AND THE SPECIAL STACK OF STORIES
Kelly Hibbert, Sue deGenarro RRP $ 24.99
Sebastian trots off with a bundle of books she’ d love someone to read. Where can you find the best spot to hear a story when you’ re the smallest one in a big family? Sebastian knows. Sebastian and the Special Stack of Stories celebrates the joy of reading and family.
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WISP
Zana Fraillon, Grahame Baker Smith RRP $ 24.99
Everyone who holds the Wisp finds their memories reawakened, their hopes of freedom reborn. But what about Idris, who has no memories? What will happen when he holds the magical Wisp?... Storytelling and imagination have the power to offer hope in this extraordinary book.
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THE UNSCARY BOOK
Nick Bland RRP $ 17.99
What are you doing here? This is supposed to be a scary book! Nicholas Ickle is back and this time he wants to show us a very scary book. However, as much as he tries, he can’ t keep away all the lovely and happy things from appearing on the pages.
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DREAMING SOLDIERS
Catherine Bauer, Shane McGrath RRP $ 14.99
This is a moving tale about true mateship. The simple story-telling combines with stunning images to honour the service of Australian veterans, and Aboriginal soldiers. Dreaming Soldiers weaves stories of childhood adventures and battlefield challenges with gentle Dreaming themes.
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WHEN I GROW UP( WITH HEIGHT CHART)
Tim Minchin, Steve Antony RRP $ 19.99
When I grow up, I will be tall enough to reach the branches That I have to reach to climb the trees You get to climb when you’ re grown up... By Australia’ s own lyricist Tim Minchin, illustrated by Steve Antony. Includes download of a recording of the song by Tim Minchin and a height chart.
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