Kids Reading Guide Kids Reading Guide 2020/2021 | Page 2

PICTURE Books DUE OCT 7 WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND? Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram RRP $24.99 This lovely new story is a wonderful companion to the classic picture book Guess How Much I Love You; a charming tale about friendship with a delightful and original twist. DUE NOV 1 ONE LONE SWALLOW Corinne Fenton, Owen Swan RRP $24.99 One lone swallow flies out into the night to find her mate, leaving her nestlings behind. Will she find him and return home safely? This stunning book takes you on a bird’s eye view journey through the streets of Florence, Italy. DUE OCT 27 DRAGON! Maggie Hutchings, Cheryl Orsini RRP $19.99 From the author and illustrator team behind the much loved Unicorn! and Mermaid! comes a fiery new adventure about friends who can overcome anything - with a big wish and a little help from an accident-prone dragon. THIS SMALL BLUE DOT Zeno Sworder RRP $24.99 A young girl introduces the newest member of her family to the small wonders, big lessons and other important stuff that make being a child so special. DUE OCT 29 THE FIRE WOMBAT Jackie French, Danny Snell RRP $19.99 As the flames of the bushfire approach, one small wombat is bravely followed by other animals to the safety of her underground burrow. This is a story of survival, courage and friendship. DUE SEPT 29 HELLO JIMMY! Anna Walker RRP $24.99 A parrot, full of surprises, appears on Jack’s doorstep. Dad thinks it’s amazing but Jack doesn’t like surprises…A story of a boy and his father; of what comes between them and what brings them together. DUE OCT 1 THIS & THAT Mem Fox, Judy Horacek RRP $15.99 The brilliant team that brought you Where’s the Green Sheep? have another story to tell. A story of THIS, and a story of THAT. An utterly DELIGHTFUL bedtime tale. Give a gift card Available in-store and online collinsbooks.com.au