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PICTURE BOOKS
CICADA
Shaun Tan RRP $ 26.99
Cicada works in an office , dutifully toiling day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers . But one day , cicada goes to the roof of the building , and something truly extraordinary happens ... A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated , overlooked or overworked .
GRANDAD MANDELA
Zindzi Mandela , Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela and Sean Qualls RRP $ 24.99
Two children ask their grandmother questions about the man they remember as Grandad , and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela . Seen through a child ’ s perspective , and authored jointly by his greatgrandchildren and daughter , this amazing story is told as never before .
IF I WAS PRIME MINISTER
Beck Feiner , Robin Feiner RRP $ 24.99
Every Prime Minister Australia has ever had has been a grown-up ! What if the grown-ups weren ’ t in charge ? What would kids do if they ran the country ? We could have submarines to scoop garbage out of the sea ... or teach koalas how to do karate . What would YOU do if you were Prime Minister ?
HOW DID I GET HERE ?
Philip Bunting RRP $ 24.99
This is the ( unauthorised ) biography of you , and the story of all of us . Charting from the Big Bang to birth , Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of time . A hilarious , and beautifully illustrated book , designed to raise more questions than it answers .
THE EXTRAORDINARY GARDENER
Sam Boughton RRP $ 16.99
Joe lives in an ordinary tower block , in a rather ordinary city . However , he spends his time imagining a wonderful world filled with exotic plants and unusual animals . A charming story about the importance of nature .
THE GIRLS
Lauren Ace , Jenny Lovlie RRP $ 24.99
Four little girls meet under an apple tree and form a bond that grows as they share secrets , dreams , worries and schemes . This illustrated tale charts the girls ’ lives through ups and downs and laughter and tears . Find out how their friendship flourishes as the years pass by and the girls become women .
JASPER JUGGLES JELLYFISH
Ben Long , David Cornish RRP $ 22.95
How many jellyfish do you think Jasper will be able to juggle ? Maybe he will end up learning the basics without even knowing it . From the creators of Ready , Steady , Hatch ! comes a wonderful rhyming story reminding us that we can learn anything if we approach it steadily , and with a bit of fun and determination .
SEBASTIAN AND THE SPECIAL STACK OF STORIES
Kelly Hibbert , Sue deGenarro RRP $ 24.99
Sebastian trots off with a bundle of books she ’ d love someone to read . Where can you find the best spot to hear a story when you ’ re the smallest one in a big family ? Sebastian knows . Sebastian and the Special Stack of Stories celebrates the joy of reading and family .
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WISP
Zana Fraillon , Grahame Baker Smith RRP $ 24.99
Everyone who holds the Wisp finds their memories reawakened , their hopes of freedom reborn . But what about Idris , who has no memories ? What will happen when he holds the magical Wisp ?... Storytelling and imagination have the power to offer hope in this extraordinary book .
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THE UNSCARY BOOK
Nick Bland RRP $ 17.99
What are you doing here ? This is supposed to be a scary book ! Nicholas Ickle is back and this time he wants to show us a very scary book . However , as much as he tries , he can ’ t keep away all the lovely and happy things from appearing on the pages .
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DREAMING SOLDIERS
Catherine Bauer , Shane McGrath RRP $ 14.99
This is a moving tale about true mateship . The simple story-telling combines with stunning images to honour the service of Australian veterans , and Aboriginal soldiers . Dreaming Soldiers weaves stories of childhood adventures and battlefield challenges with gentle Dreaming themes .
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WHEN I GROW UP ( WITH HEIGHT CHART )
Tim Minchin , Steve Antony RRP $ 19.99
When I grow up , I will be tall enough to reach the branches That I have to reach to climb the trees You get to climb when you ’ re grown up ... By Australia ’ s own lyricist Tim Minchin , illustrated by Steve Antony . Includes download of a recording of the song by Tim Minchin and a height chart .
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