Hill of Content Summer Catalogue 2016/17 | Page 26
Picture Books
Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away
Helene Druvert
Somewhere Else
Gus Gordon
We Found a Hat
Jon Klassen
HB $26.99
Mary Poppins is perhaps the most
beloved nanny of the page and
screen, and this charming storybook
with ornate, laser-cut pages and
delicate illustrations pays homage to
her preferred mode of transport.
Based on the novels by Pamela L.
Travers, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away
is an enchanting journey over the
rooftops of London, under the sea,
and everywhere in between.
HB $24.99
George has no interest in exploring
the world. Or so he tells everyone
when they invite him along on their
wonderful adventures. But when his
friend Pascal digs a little deeper, the
real reason George won’t leave home
is finally revealed... From awardwinning author and illustrator Gus
Gordon comes this irresistible story
about a duck called George, the
possibility of adventure, and taking
risks to realise what you value most.
HB $24.99
Hold on to your hats! From the awardwinning creator of I Want My Hat Back
and This Is Not My Hat comes the
much-anticipated conclusion to the
celebrated hat trilogy. Two turtles
have found a hat. The hat looks good
on both of them. But there are two
turtles. And there is only one hat. The
shifting eyes tell the tale in this
perfectly paced story, highlighting
Jon Klassen's deceptive simplicity and
deliciously deadpan humour.
Penguin Problems
Jory John, illustrated by Lane
Smith
Du Iz Tak?
Carson Ellis
Oskar Loves...
Britta Teckentrup
HB $24.99
In her follow-up to the internationally
acclaimed Home, Carson Ellis invites
readers to imagine the dramatic
possibilities to be found in the natural
world... even the humblest back
garden! With gorgeous, exquisitelydetailed illustration that will appeal to
children and art-lovers alike, and a
wonderfully playful invented
language, we will all soon find
ourselves speaking "Bug".
HB $24.99
Bestselling children’s author and
illustrator Britta Teckentrup is back
with Oskar, an engaging new
character who loves… everything!
Oskar, a charming raven, loves trees,
red cherries and the smell of spring.
He also loves rain, snow, clouds, books
and the moon. With this book’s
simple, boldly coloured and beautiful
illustrations, children are invited into
Oskar’s world and in turn to explore
the wonders of the world around
them.
HB $24.99
In this hilarious first collaboration
from Jory John and Lane Smith, a
penguin levels with human readers
about what penguin life is really like...
and it isn't all fun and games! This
penguin has come to tell you that his
life in Antarctica is no picnic. For
starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins
have loads of natural predators. Plus,
can you imagine trying to find your
mum in a big crowd of identical
penguins?