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FATHER'S DAY Books How (Not) to Annoy Dad Dave Hughes, Holly Ife, Heath McKenzie RRP $17.99 Look, Dad! I made you porridge and coffee...together! Follow Dad as he spends the day with his kids. Laugh along with all the hilarious things they say and do!* (*Definitely, maybe, not entirely based on real life!) Daddy Days Dad doesn't have any hair. At least not on his head. He said it got eaten by a Ty- eat-your-hair-us Rex. But his last explanation is the most ridiculous one of all! A silly, crazy, tearing your hair tale...that will leave you baldly laughing. My Dad is a Dragon Damon Young, Peter Carnavas RRP $24.95 Some dads pull billy carts, painted blue and black. But my dad is a dragon…I sit upon his scaly back! All dads are different. But what if your dad was really different? What if your dad was a dragon? My Dad Snores John Williamson, Peter Carnavas RRP $19.99 Happy Farter’s Day Tim Miller, Matt Stanton RRP $16.99 From the creators of The Fart Monster and Dinosaur Dump comes a unique perspective on the close relationship fathers have with their kids. A great book to read with Dad! What are we going to do? Your dad, does he snore too? From singer-songwriter John Williamson comes this hilarious family song, with a special new verse, brought to life by illustrator Peter Carnavas. Surya Sajnani RRP $19.99 Jess Racklyeft | RRP $19.99 There's only one dad like you, Dad. My hero, friend and guide… Wise dads, caring dads, daring dads, creative dads - each dad brings their own sense of fun. There’s Only One Dad Like You is a celebration of the merry magic of dads. Jess Racklyeft is a children's book lover, draw-er and reader based in Melbourne. Jess loves watercolours, but is getting more and more into combining digital work and tinkering with oils, pencils and other bits and bobs she can get her mitts on. Two of the books Jess has illustrated, Merry Everything and Smile Cry, have gone on to become CBCA notables. Dreaming of Australia A-Z Jess Racklyeft RRP $16.99 5 Hey Grandude! Paul McCartney, Kathryn Durst Thomas and Friends RRP $14.99 My Colourful Friends There’s Only One Dad Like You Due sept Hooray for Daddy This is the perfect gift for any daddy who is as strong as Cranky, as cheerful as Toby and always coming to the rescue, like Harold. And children can personalise with their own personal thoughts about their dad - the best in the world! feature Some days are long, sunshiny ones with nothing to do but play and laugh together. Other days are full of phone calls to make and dishes to wash. But no matter what kind of Daddy Day it is, there's always fun to be had and hugs to be shared. A Dinosaur Ate Dad’s Hair Trent Roberts, Chrissie Krebs RRP $17.99 COVER Sue deGennaro RRP $17.99 RRP $24.99 OUR PRICE $21 99 Dreaming of Australia A-Z is a delightful Australian alphabet story that travels the country highlighting the expected and unexpected. This action-packed picture book adventure celebrates the fun grandparents and grandkids can get up to. It is a magical adventure for all the family, taking readers around the world and back in time for bed! Due sept 1 Ivy Bird Tania McCartney, Jess Racklyeft RRP $25.99 On My Way Surya Sajnani RRP $19.99 Introduce your little one to colours, nature and vehicles with these soft cloth buggy books. Shop online at collinsbooks.com.au Ivy wakes with the birds. She flutters, she flits...then takes flight into the endless blue of imaginative play. Introducing an aviary of beautiful birds to little ones, Ivy Bird is a celebration of nature, friendship, and the love and comfort found in feathering the nest. Get social with us