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PICTURE Books TOOK THE CHILDREN AWAY Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter RRP $24.99 In this special 30th anniversary edition, Archie’s iconic lyrics sit alongside evocative illustrations by his soulmate Ruby Hunter. Also included are Archie’s recollections of his family and rare historical photographs. Shortlisted DUE OCT 8 CBCA 2020 BOOK OF THE YEAR: EARLY CHILDHOOD WHEN BILLY WAS A DOG Kirsty Murray, Karen Blair RRP $24.99 Billy wants a dog but his parents aren’t so sure. So one morning, he takes matters into his own paws… If you can’t have a puppy, maybe the next best thing is to be a puppy. A funny, warm and true story from the creators of Puddle Hunters. BAT VS POSS Alexa Moses, Anil Tortop RRP $16.99 Bat vs Poss is a fun story about learning to share that kids will want to read over and over. Alexa Moses’s lively rhyming text is delightful to read aloud and Anil Tortop’s illustrations are full of detail and great characterisation. FOUND Bruce Pascoe, Charmaine Ledden-Lewis RRP $24.99 A small calf’s family have been taken away in the back of a noisy truck. So begins the little calf’s journey to find his family. In Found we share the calf’s point of view in an evocative story, accompanied by stunning illustrations. FAMILY Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson, Jasmine Seymour RRP $24.99 This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book shows everyone that ‘family’ can be about heart and home; an endless sky; stories and songs. It teaches us how to be with each other and with Country. DUE NOV 5 AUSTRALIA UNDER THE SEA 1, 2, 3 Frané Lessac RRP $24.99 With vibrant artwork, simple facts about each creature and a gentle conservation message, Frané Lessac’s Australia Under the Sea 1, 2, 3 is a celebration of twelve fish and friends living in our seas. AUNTY’S WEDDING Miranda Tapsell, Joshua Tyler, Samantha Fry RRP $24.99 A Tiwi-Island girl prepares for Aunty’s wedding with help from her maningawu in this vibrant picture book by the writers of Top End Wedding and the highly acclaimed illustrator of Alfred’s War. Give a gift card Available in-store and online collinsbooks.com.au