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Children’s Non-Fiction Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different Feature TITLES Ben Brooks RRP $35 .00 Kay Woodward RRP $19 .99 --------------------------------------------- From ancient heroes to modern-day rebels, Stand Up, Stand Out! is the ultimate guide to inspiring tales of human passion and courage. These fascinating rebel heroes stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame impossible obstacles. --------------------------------------------- Like Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, this is an evocative and inspirational book of amazing stories of amazing people, that will delight sons and daughters, nephews and nieces, and give them the courage to be themselves. Adam Spencer’s The Number Detective Stand Up, Stand Out! DUE 28TH NOVEMBER The Upside- Down History of Down Under The Short & Curly Guide to Life Adam Spencer RRP $19 .99 Alison Lloyd, Terry Denton RRP $24 .99 Dr Matt Beard, Kyla Slaven, Simon Greiner RRP $24 .99 --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Bursting with games, puzzles, quizzes – along with heaps of stuff to draw, cut out, decipher and decode – this is the perfect book for kids aged six and above. They won’t believe numbers could be this much fun! For a long time our wonderful land was a mystery to the rest of the world. Until the English decided to make it the biggest jail ever… Funny, heroic and tragic, this is the story of our country from prehistory to federation. The Short & Curly Guide to Life is an imaginative look at some of life’s biggest and trickiest questions. Covering topics such as fairness, bullying, bravery, friendship and choice, this is a must- read for every child, parent and teacher. Air and Space Origami Kit My Rebel Journal Ocean John Szinger RRP $19 .99 RRP $19 .99 --------------------------------------------- Origami artist John Szinger has created this collection of paper models inspired by real life flying machines from commercial jetliners to single and multi-stage rockets, a re-entry space pod and even a UFO! --------------------------------------------- With life stories, quotes and advice from rebel women from Cleopatra to Amelia Earhart and Malala Yousafzai, this is a fantastic keepsake book to empower girls everywhere. DUE 28TH NOVEMBER Hélène Druvert, Emmanuelle Grundmann RRP $39 .99 --------------------------------------------- This stunning book is filled with clever cut-outs, exploring the ocean from the shoreline to the murkiest depths. It is a fact filled journey illustrated by Helene Druvert creator of the acclaimed Anatomy. DUE 1ST DECEMBER Stories of Famous Buildings Stepanka Sekaninova RRP $24 .95 --------------------------------------------- Offices built like baskets, super-tall towers, magnificent cathedrals, suspension bridges – all these plus many more buildings await everyone who joins Philip the stork and his friend Leap the frog on their quest to crack the mysteries of architecture. 100 Creative Activities A. Notaert RRP $19 .99 --------------------------------------------- A comprehensive book, filled with ideas and techniques for children to put into practice. With activities involving drawing, colouring, cutting out and sticking, children are sure to remain entertained for hours on end. Give a Gift Card this Christmas available in-store and online Fidget Busters Donna Bozzo RRP $13 .95 --------------------------------------------- From easy DIY projects to ingenious store-bought solutions, these Fidget Busters are perfect for any fidgety situation: long drives, waiting in line or a wet afternoon. These will entrance kids with squishy, silly, bouncy fun. .com.au 29