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Adelaide’s Secret World
Perfect
Elise Hurst
RRP $24.99
Danny Parker
Freya Blackwood
RRP $24.95
Adelaide leads a quiet life in the midst of
the city. Little does she know that her secret
world will soon be transformed into something
unexpected and full of joy. This is a story about
courage, change and finding your soul mates.
On a perfect day, the hours stretch endlessly ahead.
In this delightful picture book Danny Parker captures
the simplicity, spontaneity and freedom of an idyllic
childhood. Freya Blackwood’s paintings of children
roaming a rolling beachside idyll grasp the light and
the smell and feel of a perfect summer day.
Imaginary Fred
Scarlett, Starlet
Eoin Colfer
Oliver Jeffers
RRP $27.99
Emma Quay
RRP $24.99
Scarlett loved to dance, and her house was
always filled with rhythm. But when her dreams
of dancing on a real stage finally come true, will
she find her own rhythm? Will she shine like a
star? From the creator of Rudie Nudie comes a
new picture book for every child who dreams of
the stage.
Fred floated like a feather in the wind until a
lonely little boy wished for him and then he found
a friendship like no other. The perfect chemistry
between Eoin Colfer’s text and
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My Dog Bigsy
I Need a Hug
Alison Lester
RRP $24.99
Aaron Blabey
RRP $16.99
Meet my dog Bigsy. He’s only small, but
everyone knows he’s the boss. Each morning
he visits the animals on the farm. Squawk,
neigh, quack, moo, baa, oink, cluck, purr, ruff
ruff ruff! What a lot of noise! From Alison
Lester, comes this energetic story about a
little dog who causes a big commotion.
All this little porcupine wants is a hug. But
with such prickly spikes, will she ever get the
cuddle she craves? A truly adorable tale from
the best-selling creator of Pig the Pug and
Thelma the Unicorn.
Due 1st december
Jill and the Dragon
Pig and Pug Boxed Set
Lesley Barnes
RRP $24.99
Aaron Blabey
RRP $29.99
Jill can’t help noticing that at the end of the
story Dragon looks far from happy. So she
invites Dragon out of the story so she can
teach him some alternative life skills.
Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He
is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable.
When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys,
something unexpected happens... Hopefully
Pig has learnt a lesson!
When I Grow Up
I’ll Wait, Mr Panda
Andrew Daddo
Jonathan Bentley
RRP $24.99
Steve Antony
RRP $24.99
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A performer? An astronaut? A secret agent?
From the team who brought you First Day and
Check On Me comes a gorgeous and funny
new picture book about big dreams and even
bigger imaginations.
Due 8th december
Mr Panda is making a big surprise. What is
it? The animals must wait and see. Only one
little penguin has the patience and politeness
to stick around. Will he be rewarded? This
cute picture book combines stunning art, an
unforgettable panda and an hilarious lesson
in good manners.