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1 Children’s Book Specialists ABN 76 048 485 891 SCHOOL’S BACK 2017 Pegi Williams Book Shop presents SCHOOL’S BACK 2017. FREE POSTAGE/DELIVERY applies to all orders and 10% SCHOOL DISCOUNT to all titles except specials. Selections from this brochure are available “ON APPROVAL” and extended payment terms are available upon request. All prices include GST. Please order online at www.pegiwilliams.com.au or number the Quantity column alongside corresponding numbers on the back page Order Form (multiples are available) and fax or mail to Pegi Williams Book Shop. Your order will be supplied promptly. Specific categories, general selections, individual titles and overseas publications can be supplied anytime during the year. CHILDREN’S BOOKWEEK SHORTLIST 2017 will be sent to all schools once announced. Please checkout our website for this mailing and other specials at: www.pegiwilliams.com.au CHILDREN’S BOOKWEEK: 18th - 26th AUGUST 2017 Theme: Escape to Everywhere Notable Books Announced: 1st March 2017 Shortlist Announced: 28th March 2017 20% OFF HIGHLIGHTS (1-20) (RRP) (SCHOOL) BIG BOOKS Seven favourite picture books now into Big Book format, including an old classic from Anthony Browne. 1. Fearless Big Book (Colin Thompson and Sarah Davis) $39.99 $31.99 2. Fearsome, Frightening, Ferocious Box Big Book, The (Frances Watts and David Legge) $39.99 $31.99 3. Gorilla Big Book (Anthony Browne) $29.99 $23.99 4. Pig the Pug Big Book (Aaron Blabey) $39.99 $31.99 5. Speak Chinese, Fang Fang! Big Book (Sally Rippin) $39.99 $31.99 6. Very Cranky Bear Big Book, The (Nick Bland) $39.99 $31.99 7. Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge Big Book (Mem Fox and Julie Vivas) $39.99 $31.99 8. 100 Women Who Made History (Dorling Kindersley) $29.99 $23.99 Meet the most talented and famous women in history, from politics, science, business, and the arts, from exciting entrepreneurs to the clever creative. Discover landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women from Joan of Arc to Marie Curie, up to and including modern game- changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai. 9. Busting! (Aaron Blabey) $16.99 $13.59 Lou is BUSTING for the loo. But the loo has quite a queue. So what on earth is Lou to do? Aaron Blabey’s latest hilarious picture book full of ‘toilet’ humour! 10. Computer Coding Projects for Kids (Carol Vorderman) $35.00 $28.00 This colourful illustrated guide uses step-by-step instructions to show how to build a range of amazing projects using the programming language Scratch. Activities such as creating a virtual fireworks display, simulated snowflakes, fractal art and optical illusions not only teach essential coding skills, but enable kids to have fun as they learn. Projects can be personalised and adapted to encourage creativity, providing a simple and fun way for kids to learn coding. 11. Dragonkeeper #6: Bronze Bird Tower (Carole Wilkinson) $24.99 $19.99 Tao and Kai’s journey has been long and at last they have arrived at the Dragon Haven - but what they find is not the sanctuary Kai has described. Are they unwelcome? Will they be made to leave? It seems they will be forced straight back into the clutches of the murderous nomad leader Jilong, who is intent on vengeance. How can Tao keep Kai safe? Being a Dragonkeeper is so much more difficult than Tao could have imagined. But when things are at their worst, help can come from the most unexpected places. And the least powerful can become a mighty force. Perhaps there is a place for dragons in this world after all. 12. Dragonkeeper #1 $19.99 $15.99 15. Blood Brothers #4 $19.99 $15.99 13. Garden of the Purple Dragon #2 $19.99 $15.99 16. Shadow Sister #5 $19.99 $15.99 14. Dragon Moon #3 $19.99 $15.99 17. Guinness World Records 2017: Block Busters (Compilation) $24.99 $19.99 It’s virtually exploding with the latest pop-culture records, stellar pictures, behind-the-scenes news, and definitive top 10s. Look right here to find the most-loved movie and TV stars, viral vloggers, chart-topping music, toys, books, attractions, and much, much more. It’s so on trend it deserves the “fist-bump” emoji. But don’t just take our word for what’s hot; in our exclusive Q&As, hear what it’s like to be Rey’s stunt double in Star Wars, who inspires Wimpy Kid writer, Jeff Kinney, and how YouTube stars Dude Perfect would win the Hunger Games if given the chance. 18. Hooray for Birds (Lucy Cousins) $24.99 $19.99 Birds of all feathers flock together in a fun, rhyme-filled offering by the creator of Maisy. From the rooster’s “cock-a-doodle-doo” at dawn to the owl’s nighttime “tuwit, tuwoo,” the cheeps and tweets of many bright and beautiful avian friends will have children eager to join in as honorary fledglings. This day in the life of birds will hold the attention of even the smallest bird-watchers, whether at storytime or just before settling into their cozy nests to sleep. 19. I’m Australian Too (Mem Fox and Ronojoy Ghosh) $19.99 $15.99 I’m Australian! How about you? Many people from many places have come across the seas, to make Australia their home. How Australian is that? 20. Labyrinth: Find Your Way Through 14 Magical Mazes (Theo Guignard) $24.99 $19.99 The biggest maze book to hit shelves this year! Explore worlds made of plants, giant skyscrapers, wild habitats, and futuristic cities in this book that asks you to find your way through 14 magical mazes.With things to spot along the way, each maze grows in complexity with every turn of the page. Size 305mm x 305mm ORDER ONLINE NOW! www.pegiwilliams.com.au 30 Smith Street Walkerville 5081 South Australia PO Box 1 Collinswood 5081 South Australia Within Australia: P 08 8344 6457 F 08 8344 6460 International: P +61 8 8344 6457 F +61 8 8344 6460 E [email protected] W www.pegiwilliams.com.au ABN 76 048 485 891 Pegi Williams Book Shop Servicing schools for 30 years Index 20% Off Highlights Australian Picture Books Overseas Picture Books Australian Novels: Ages 8-13 Younger Novels: Ages 5-7 Middle Novels: Ages 8-13 Information Easter March New Releases National Simultaneous Storytime Order Form Page 1 Pages 6-8 Pages 2-3 Pages 4-6 Pages 9 -10 Page 18 Pages 11-15 Page 19 Page 20 Pages 15-18 Page 20

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Page 1: SCHOOL’S BACK 2017 - PEGI WILLIAMSForced to watch from the sidelines, Arlo is determined to get back on the team - he just needs to prove that he is a great cricketer after all.

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Children’s Book Specialists

ABN 76 048 485 891

SCHOOL’S BACK 2017Pegi Williams Book Shop presents SCHOOL’S BACK 2017. FREE POSTAGE/DELIVERY applies to all orders and 10% SCHOOL DISCOUNT to all titles except specials. Selections from this brochure are available “ON APPROVAL” and extended payment terms are available upon request. All prices include GST.Please order online at www.pegiwilliams.com.au or number the Quantity column alongside corresponding numbers on the back page Order Form (multiples are available) and fax or mail to Pegi Williams Book Shop. Your order will be supplied promptly. Specific categories, general selections, individual titles and overseas publications can be supplied anytime during the year. CHILDREN’S BOOKWEEK SHORTLIST 2017 will be sent to all schools once announced.

Please checkout our website for this mailing and other specials at:

www.pegiwilliams.com.au

CHILDREN’S BOOKWEEK: 18th - 26th AUGUST 2017 Theme: Escape to Everywhere

Notable Books Announced: 1st March 2017

Shortlist Announced: 28th March 2017

20% OFF HIGHLIGHTS (1-20)(RRP) (SCHOOL)

BIG BOOKSSeven favourite picture books now into Big Book format, including an old classic from Anthony Browne.1. Fearless Big Book (Colin Thompson and Sarah Davis) $39.99 $31.992. Fearsome, Frightening, Ferocious Box Big Book, The

(Frances Watts and David Legge) $39.99 $31.993. Gorilla Big Book (Anthony Browne) $29.99 $23.99 4. Pig the Pug Big Book (Aaron Blabey) $39.99 $31.995. Speak Chinese, Fang Fang! Big Book (Sally Rippin) $39.99 $31.996. Very Cranky Bear Big Book, The (Nick Bland) $39.99 $31.997. Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge Big Book

(Mem Fox and Julie Vivas) $39.99 $31.99

8. 100 Women Who Made History (Dorling Kindersley) $29.99 $23.99Meet the most talented and famous women in history, from politics, science, business, and the arts, from exciting entrepreneurs to the clever creative. Discover landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women from Joan of Arc to Marie Curie, up to and including modern game-changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai.

9. Busting! (Aaron Blabey) $16.99 $13.59Lou is BUSTING for the loo. But the loo has quite a queue. So what on earth is Lou to do? Aaron Blabey’s latest hilarious picture book full of ‘toilet’ humour!

10. Computer Coding Projects for Kids (Carol Vorderman) $35.00 $28.00 This colourful illustrated guide uses step-by-step instructions to show how to build a range of amazing projects using the programming language Scratch. Activities such as creating a virtual fireworks display, simulated snowflakes, fractal art and optical illusions not only teach essential coding skills, but enable kids to have fun as they learn. Projects can be personalised and adapted to encourage creativity, providing a simple and fun way for kids to learn coding.

11. Dragonkeeper #6: Bronze Bird Tower (Carole Wilkinson) $24.99 $19.99Tao and Kai’s journey has been long and at last they have arrived at the Dragon Haven - but what they find is not the sanctuary Kai has described. Are they unwelcome? Will they be made to leave? It seems they will be forced straight back into the clutches of the murderous nomad leader Jilong, who is intent on vengeance. How can Tao keep Kai safe? Being a Dragonkeeper is so much more difficult than Tao could have imagined. But when things are at their worst, help can come from the most unexpected places. And the least powerful can become a mighty force. Perhaps there is a place for dragons in this world after all.12. Dragonkeeper #1 $19.99 $15.99 15. Blood Brothers #4 $19.99 $15.99 13. Garden of the Purple Dragon #2 $19.99 $15.99 16. Shadow Sister #5 $19.99 $15.99 14. Dragon Moon #3 $19.99 $15.9917. Guinness World Records 2017: Block Busters (Compilation) $24.99 $19.99It’s virtually exploding with the latest pop-culture records, stellar pictures, behind-the-scenes news, and definitive top 10s. Look right here to find the most-loved movie and TV stars, viral vloggers, chart-topping music, toys, books, attractions, and much, much more. It’s so on trend it deserves the “fist-bump” emoji. But don’t just take our word for what’s hot; in our exclusive Q&As, hear what it’s like to be Rey’s stunt double in Star Wars, who inspires Wimpy Kid writer, Jeff Kinney, and how YouTube stars Dude Perfect would win the Hunger Games if given the chance.

18. Hooray for Birds (Lucy Cousins) $24.99 $19.99Birds of all feathers flock together in a fun, rhyme-filled offering by the creator of Maisy. From the rooster’s “cock-a-doodle-doo” at dawn to the owl’s nighttime “tuwit, tuwoo,” the cheeps and tweets of many bright and beautiful avian friends will have children eager to join in as honorary fledglings. This day in the life of birds will hold the attention of even the smallest bird-watchers, whether at storytime or just before settling into their cozy nests to sleep.

19. I’m Australian Too (Mem Fox and Ronojoy Ghosh) $19.99 $15.99I’m Australian! How about you? Many people from many places have come across the seas, to make Australia their home. How Australian is that?

20. Labyrinth: Find Your Way Through 14 Magical Mazes (Theo Guignard) $24.99 $19.99

The biggest maze book to hit shelves this year! Explore worlds made of plants, giant skyscrapers, wild habitats, and futuristic cities in this book that asks you to find your way through 14 magical mazes.With things to spot along the way, each maze grows in complexity with every turn of the page. Size 305mm x 305mm

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AUSTRALIAN PICTURE BOOKS (21-58)(RRP) (SCHOOL)

21. 12th Dog, The (Charlotte Calder and Tom Jellett) $24.99 $22.50In the summer holidays, a game of backyard cricket brings the whole neighbourhood together, and no one loves the game more than Arlo the dog. He’s the fastest fielder there is, but there’s a big problem: he never gives up the ball! Forced to watch from the sidelines, Arlo is determined to get back on the team - he just needs to prove that he is a great cricketer after all.

22. Crusts (Danny Parker and Matt Ottley) $24.99 $22.50Jacob is just one of millions who won’t eat their crusts. But he is one in a million when it comes to bright ideas. When tiny creatures from a distant crumbling planet seek Jacob’s help, he sets out to do what he can with his big box of uneaten crusts. A story about crusts and intergalactic travel by powerhouse creative duo Danny Parker and Matt Ottley.

23. Ducks Away (Mem Fox and Judy Horacek) $19.99 $18.00Five little ducks went out one day... over the bridge, and away!

24. Eddie Frogbert (Sue Degennaro) $24.99 $22.50Eddie Frogbert was the pride and joy of his family. He wasn’t like the other frogs. He was not the biggest or the bravest. With his feet firmly on the ground, Eddie left the hippity-hop to the other frogs.

25. Enigma: A Magical Mystery (Graeme Base) $16.99 $15.30Bertie loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate . . . Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? You can help Bertie find all the missing things. And there’s a special magic panel at the back of the book - if you can unlock it, you will reveal all the mysteries of Enigma. Good luck!

26. Fabish: The Horse That Braved a Bushfire (Neridah McMullin and Andrew McLean) $24.99 $22.50A powerful and beautifully illustrated picture book based on the true story of a heroic horse called Fabish, who saved a group of young horses during the Black Saturday bushfires.

27. Fabulous Friend Machine, The (Nick Bland) $24.99 $22.50Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.

28. Flapper, VC (Mark Wilson) $24.99 $19.99FLAPPER, VC is based on the true story of an Australian carrier pigeon during World War II. Raised and trained in Australia, Flapper is sent off to war in the Pacific. While on patrol deep in the jungle, Flapper’s unit find themselves surrounded by enemy troops. With no other means of communication, the men’s only hope of survival is Flapper, who has to evade enemy snipers and machine guns to get a message through to save the patrol. Flapper was awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for his actions that day, and his medal is proudly displayed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

29. Florette (Anna Walker) $24.99 $22.50When Mae has to move house from the country to the city, she feels lonely and sad - until she discovers a beautiful place full of green in the centre of Paris. What she finds there sparks something special and beautiful that will make her feel much more at home.

30. Gobbledygook and the Scribbledynoodle (Justine Clarke and Tom Jellett) $19.99 $18.00Look! Look! It’s the Gobbledygook! He’s reading his favourite mon-story book. He’s taking a look at his mon-story friends. And this is where the story really begins...When a monster jumps right out of the Gobbledygook’s library book, it takes a bit of clever handling to stop the Scribbledynoodle from scribbling on things it shouldn’t! A delightful and fun book for preschoolers from the ever-popular singer, actress and children’s TV presenter, Justine Clarke.

31. Grandpa’s Big Adventure (Paul Newman and Tom Jellett) $19.99 $18.00A warm and funny story shared by grandfather and grandson, from new-comer Paul Newman and award-winning illustrator Tom Jellett. With glimpses of water safety and overcoming fears, this book is full of jokes and visual enjoyment for the whole family to read together, and perfect for Father’s Day.

32. Gus Dog Goes to Work (Rachel Flynn and Craig Smith) $24.99 $22.50Every day Gus Dog goes to work in the back of the Ute with his owner, Tom the shearer. But one morning Gus wakes up to find Tom and the Ute gone. So Gus Dog decides to go to work on his own. Gus Dog Goes to Work is the warm and comical story of a not-so-usual day in the life of a sheep dog.

33. Hello Little Babies (Alison Lester) $24.99 $22.50Hello little babies, Welcome to the world. From the precious early days of a baby’s life to those first tentative steps, so much changes over a year ... A warm and tender picture book for families everywhere.

34. Home in the Rain (Bob Graham) $24.99 $19.99Francie and her mum, who is expecting a baby girl, are driving home from Grandma’s in the heavy rain. When they’re still far from home, they stop for a picnic. And as the car steams up, Francie presses her little finger on the window, spelling out “Daddy” and “Mummy” and leaving one space free, ready and waiting for the name of her soon-to-be sister...

35. Little Wing (Katherine Battersby) $24.95 $22.46On the smallest island, in the tallest tree, lives the world’s smartest animal. But there are some things that even the world’s smartest animal doesn’t know … Meet Little Wing.

36. Lucy’s Book (Natalie Jane Prior and Cheryl Orsini) $26.99 $24.30Lucy’s mum takes her to the library every Saturday. Lucy loves to read, but there is one special book that she borrows over and over again. The book is shared between friends, dropped in the ocean, flown to China and even made into a banana sandwich. But what will happen when everyone’s favourite book goes missing?

37. Me and Moo and Roar Too (P Crumble and Nathaniel Eckstrom) $24.99 $22.50This is me, and this is Moo. And THIS is Roar. Moo has been part of the family for a while now. Meet Me and Moo’s new friend, Roar. He likes dressing up, using Mum’s hairbrush and sneaking snacks from the kitchen. But that’s not all, Roar SNORES! What will Mum and Dad have to say when they find out Roar has come to stay too?

38. Me and You (Deborah Kelly and Karen Blair) $24.99 $22.50A delightful rhyming picture book that celebrates all the special relationships and fun-filled activities in a child’s life, their special bonds with parents, grandparents, cousins, neighbours and pets, as well as all the wonderful fun-filled days they enjoy together: from beach and baking days, to cycling and footy-kicking or simply lazy days.

39. Molly and Mae (Danny Parker and Freya Blackwood) $24.99 $19.99Friendship is like a train journey. There are happy moments, boring moments and exciting moments. There is anger and loneliness, and there is forgiveness, and the thread of friendship runs through everything, like rail tracks through the courntryside. Brilliantly rendered by Danny Parker and Freya Blackwood, Molly and Mae is a portrait of the most delightful and emotionally rich train journey imaginable.

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AUSTRALIAN PICTURE BOOKS (21-58)(RRP) (SCHOOL)

40. Mopoke (Philip Bunting) $24.99 $22.50This is a Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can’t always get what you want. Visually brilliant, and hysterically funny, Philip’s pictures tell a thousand words, with the support of some very sparse, but hilarious text. This is a book destined to become a classic.

41. Mr Chicken Arriva A Roma (Leigh Hobbs) $24.99 $22.50 ‘Welcome to Rome,’ says Mr Chicken’s guide, Federica...’Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat.’..Mr Chicken’s childhood dream is about to begin.....Another triumph from the Australian Children’s Laureate, acclaimed creator of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London…

42. My Brother is a Beast (Damon Young and Peter Carnavas) $24.95 $22.46Some brothers tap tambourines as the drummers keep the beat. But my brother is a beast …he pounds pianos with his feet. All brothers are different. But what if your brother was really different? What if your brother was a beast?

43. My Friend Tertius (Corinne Fenton and Owen Swan) $24.99 $22.50A delightful and heart-warming picture book about a WWII code-breaker and his pet gibbon. One question kept echoing in my mind - if I had to leave, what would I do with Tertius? This is the true story of two lives brought together by chance. Arthur Cooper, working in intelligence for the British Government in pre-war Hong Kong, rescues a small gibbon and names him Tertius. Together they escape to a safe place - but is it for always?

44. No Room for a Wombat (Lynn Ward and Lorell Lehman) $19.99 $18.00Cyril the wombat has a new burrow and is very happy with it. But his friends have all sorts of ideas on how to improve it for him. Sometimes it’s hard to tell your friends you are happy as you are. Until you really have to.

45. Old Pig 20th Anniversary Edition (Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks) $24.99 $19.99Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, including the chores, until the day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast. Calmly she pays her bills and puts her affairs in order. Then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk - looking and listening, smelling and tasting...Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know...A tender story of living and loving, giving and receiving; a glorious celebration of the world.

46. One Keen Koala (Margaret Wild and Bruce Whatley) $16.99 $15.30One keen koala and all the animal friends are ready for school! Count along in this beautiful introduction to the fun of school from two of Australia’s favourite award-winning picture book creators.

47. Our Last Trip to the Market (Lorin Clarke and Mitch Vane) $24.99 $22.50What a fabulous morning to go to the market. That busker is dressed as a clown! And there’s fruit and a baker. There are people on bikes. Annabelle, please put that down.....This boisterous family excursion is full of warmth, humour and delicious mischief…

48. Patchwork Bike, The (Maxine Beneba Clarke and Van T Rudd) $26.99 $24.30When you live in a village at the edge of the No-Go Desert, you need to make your own fun. That’s when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items. You can even make a number plate from bark, if you want. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for going bumpity-bump over sandhills, past your fed-up mum and right through your mud-for-walls home!

49. Red Book, The (Beck Stanton and Matt Stanton) $19.99 $18.00For the Grown-Ups: Okay, Big Wig. We have a challenge for you. It’s your job to convince the nearest kid that everything in this book is actually red. And we mean everything. It will not be easy! They will try to persuade you that things are not as red as you say, but you will stay strong! And the kids will love it!

50. Road Trip (Danny Parker and Nathan Eckstrom) $24.99 $22.50The only thing worse than a long and boring road trip is driving with someone who loves long and boring road trips. Even when that someone is your dad!

51. Somewhere Else (Gus Gordon) $24.99 $22.50George has no interest in exploring the world. He’s far too busy at home baking fine pastries. 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.

52. Summer (June Factor and Alison Lester) $19.99 $18.00June Factor’s simple text and Alison Lester’s delightful illustrations combine together to create a special magic that captures the feeling of summer, and all that it brings: changing weather, family gatherings, lots of fun . . . and Christmas. A new edition of this classic picture book by two of Australia’s best-loved children’s book creators.

53. Tall Man and the Twelve Babies, The (Tom Niland Champion and Deborah Niland) $14.99 $13.50In a big, big city, in a tiny, tiny apartment, lived a tall, tall man and twelve babies...All the boys were called Alistair. All the girls were called Charlene...One day the door slams shut - with the Charlene’s on one side and the Alistair’s on the other. What will the tall man do?

54. That’s Not a Daffoldil! (Elizabeth Honey) $14.99 $13.50When Tom’s neighbour gives him a brown bulb, Tom can’t believe it will flower. ‘That’s not a daffodil!’ says Tom. ‘Well,’ says the old gardener. ‘Let’s plant it and see.’ Elizabeth Honey has created a playful story that little children will enjoy again and again - about an inventive boy, a kindly gardener, a growing friendship and the promise of a bulb.

55. Travel Bug (Benjamin Gilmour and James Gulliver Hancock) $24.99 $22.50A strange little bug doesn’t know who he is or where he’s from. Even his name is a mystery. So he sets off to seek answers. He journeys the world meeting wonderful creatures, seeing amazing sights and eating delicious food. Adventures he has, but still no one knows what insect he is. Maybe, just maybe, the path he is on is the answer he seeks. The Travel Bug is a gently philosophical picture book about identity, fate, the joy of travelling, and the discovery of kindness and kinship across cultures.

56. Twig (Aura Parker) $24.99 $22.50One, two, three. One, two, three. Why won’t someone play with me? Heidi is a stick insect, long and thin like the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at Bug School, where she hopes to learn lots and make new friends. But no-one will talk to her... and no-one will play with her at lunch. No-one even notices her! Perhaps she’s blending into the twigs a little too well? Luckily, Miss Orb comes up with a plan to help Heidi stand out.

57. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Matt Shanks) $14.99 $13.50Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Share story time with Olive the owl as she journeys across the twinkling sky, delivering books to all her friends. A beautiful Australian edition of the classic nursery rhyme.

58. We’re All Australian Now (AB (Banjo) Patterson and Mark Wilson) $14.99 $13.50In 1915, Australia’s much-loved bush poet Banjo Paterson wrote, as an open letter to the troops, a poem he titles ‘We’re All Australians Now’. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, award-winning illustrator Mark Wilson evokes the spirit of Paterson’s words in memory of those who fought in World War One.

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OVERSEAS PICTURE BOOKS (59-100)(RRP) (SCHOOL)

59. Animal Counting (Petr Horacek) $19.99 $18.00Simple lift-the-flap counting, from one spotty giraffe to ten swimming fish. Turn the pages, lift the flaps and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring the numbers one to ten to life. This bright, simple first numbers book is perfect for helping to develop early numeracy with its interactive pages and fun illustrations by award-winning artist Petr Horacek.

60. Be Brave Little Penguin (Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees) $26.99 $24.30Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there’s just one problem, he’s scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement - and a whole lot of heart - to finally make that leap!

61. Child of Books, A (Oliver Jeffers) $27.99 $22.39An inspiring and lyrical picture book about a little girl who sails her raft ‘across a sea of words’ to arrive at the house of a small boy. There she invites him to come away with her on an adventure where they can journey through ‘forests of fairy tales’, ‘across mountains of make-believe’ and ‘sleep in clouds of song’. Guided by his new friend, the boy unlocks his imagination and a lifetime of magic lies ahead of him... But who will be next?

62. Dave’s Rock (Frann Preston- Gannon) $24.99 $22.50In this funny and stylishly illustrated follow-up to Dave’s Cave, two lovable cavemen endeavour to make their rocks the very best they can - inventing, in the process, something rather remarkable.

63. Dog on a Digger (Kate Prendergast) $24.99 $22.50Dog is helping his master on the building site when his little friend goes missing. Plucky Dog takes charge and cleverly brings the digger to the rescue. A winning combination of charming animals and meticulously drawn machinery. Wordless Picture Book.

64. Duck on a Tractor (David Shannon) $24.99 $22.50Flushed with the success of his trailblazing bike ride around the farm, Duck decides he’s ready to drive the tractor. As in the bestselling Duck on a Bike, all the barnyard animals share their humorous comments as they watch Duck do the unthinkable. Then, one by one, they join him on the tractor for a ride! But what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town, past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch? Filled with entertaining detail and sly jokes, perfect for reading aloud!

65. Everybunny Dance! (Ellie Sandall) $24.99 $22.50Did you know that bunnies love to dance? Did you know they love to sing and play the flute? There’s a lot they get up to when nobody’s watching! But while they’re having fun, they don’t notice that someone is creeping nearer. Does he mean trouble? Or does he just want to play?

66. Everywhere Bear, The (Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb) $24.99 $22.50The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He’s washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a fishing boat, loaded onto a lorry, carried off by a seagull ... how will he ever make it back to Class One?

67. Funny Thing Happened at the Museum, A (Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud) $24.99 $22.50Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He’ll just catch up in one of the exhibits. That’s not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging, and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions.

68. Goodnight Everyone (Chris Haughton) $24.99 $22.50A series of exquisitely coloured cut pages of increasing size introduce woodland families - bears, deer, rabbits and teeny, tiny mice - who are all beginning to feel really... rather... tired... YAWN! “Dear me,” says Great Big Bear, “it must be time for bed!” But Little Bear is certainly not sleepy - he’s wide awake! (For now...).

69. Green Pants (Kenneth Kraegel) $24.99 $22.50Jameson only ever wears green pants. When he wears green pants, he can do anything. But if he wants to be in his cousin’s wedding, he’s going to have to wear a tuxedo, and that means black pants. It’s an impossible decision: Jameson would love nothing more than to be in his cousin’s wedding, but how can he not wear green pants? Will Jameson turn down this big honour, or will he find a way to make everyone happy, including himself?

70. Horrible Bear! (Ame Dyckman) $29.99 $27.00Bear didn’t mean to break the girl’s kite, but she is upset and shouts ‘HORRIBLE BEAR!’ But Bear doesn’t think he is horrible. Until he decides to get his own back and has a really horrible idea. But before he can carry it out, the girl makes a mistake of her own. Maybe the Horrible Bear isn’t so horrible after all?

71. Hotel Bruce (Ryan T Higgins) $29.99 $27.00When Bruce gets home from a southern migration trip with his goslings, he is tired. He is grumpy. And he is definitely not in the mood to share his home with the trio of mice who have turned his den into a hotel!

72. I Don’t Want Curly Hair (Laura Ellen Anderson) $14.99 $13.50NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! It’s messy and silly and just plain unfair...All Curly Haired Girl has ever wanted is straight and luscious locks, but when she meets a little girl with the smoothest silkiest hair, who says all she’s ever wanted is spirally squiggly hair - they are BOTH confused! A hilarious tale about loving the thing we have.

73. I Love My Birthday (Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd) $24.99 $22.50A picture book about the fun and excitement of being a year older. From birthday kisses to party games with friends, all the joy of the big day is captured through true-to-life humour and lovely pictures. The perfect present for every birthday girl or boy, this book will delight time and time again.

74. I’m In Charge (Jeanne Willis and Jarvis) $24.99 $22.50This romping rhyming story from award-winning author Jeanne Willis is all about a little rhino who likes to make the rules! When Rhino finds a tree bursting with fruit, he isn’t about to share it with anyone - after all, he’s in charge round here! But it looks like things are about to change...this hilarious toddler-tantrum tale is about being bossy and learning to listen to others.

75. Lines on Nana’s Face, The (Simona Ciraolo) $24.99 $22.50It’s granny’s birthday, but her little granddaughter wonders why, because of the lines on her face, she looks so worried! But they are simply wrinkles, and grandma is very fond of her lines because they are where she keeps her memories. In this imaginative and charming story, a little girl learns all about the precious moments in her grandma’s life.

76. Little Monkey (Marta Altes) $24.99 $22.50It’s hard being a little monkey in a big troop, in an even bigger jungle - and this little monkey has had enough of always missing out! She’s off to climb to the top of the tallest tree in the jungle and she’s going to do it all on her own! Except that there’s someone following close behind. Someone with claws and stripes and rather sharp teeth...

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77. Nanette’s Baguette (Mo Willems) $16.99 $15.30It’s Nanette’s very first solo trip to the bakery. But will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret? Set in a meticulously handcrafted paper-modelled French village, the uniquely vibrant laugh-out-loud world of Nanette’s Baguette may be Mo’s best creation yet. Get set to “crack” into an irresistible tale you won’t soon forget!

78. Neon Leon (Jane Clarke and Britta Teckentrup) $19.99 $18.00Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he’s SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in...In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he’s feeling down. But will he ever find a place he can fit in...?

79. Night Gardener, The (Terry Fan and Eric Fan) $24.99 $22.50One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William’s grey little town is full of colour and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William and his town are changed forever. This masterpiece is about enjoying the beauty of nature.

80. One Cheetah, One Cherry (Jackie Morris) $27.99 $25.20One cherry, one cheetah. Two dogs, two balls, one big, one small. Three bears, three bowls, three silver spoons. With playful words and beautiful animal paintings, this spectacular counting book features numbers up to ten in words and numerals, illustrated in watercolour, with gold and silver leaf, and including elephants, tigers, swans, mice and more.

81. Our Very Own Dog (Amanda McCardie and Salvatore Rubbino) $24.99 $22.50Sophie is a boisterous and lovable Jack Russell, brought home from a rescue centre. Join Sophie and her new family as she learns how to respond to orders such as “sit” and “stay”, is taken for walks in the park where she encounters other dogs and accidentally wins a dog show!

82. Owl Bat, Bat Owl (Mary-Louise Fitzpatrick) $24.99 $22.50Mummy Owl and her three little owls live happily on their spacious branch. That is, until the bat family move in. And the new neighbours (the owls up-top, the bats hanging below) can’t help but feel a little wary of one another. Owls just don’t mix with bats and bats don’t mix with owls. But babies are curious little creatures and this curiosity, and a wild, stormy night, might just bring these two families together. Wordless Picture Book

83. Pattan’s Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story (Chitra Sounder and Frane Lessac) $27.99 $25.20Pattan has an amazing pumpkin...it grows BIGGER than the goats, BIGGER than the elephants, until it is as TALL as the mountains. But can Pattan’s pumpkin save his family and all the animals when the storm-clouds burst and the waters rise? Fascinating Indian flood story reminiscent of Noah’s Ark.

84. Penguin Problems (Jory John and Lane Smith) $24.99 $22.50Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it’s a land free of worries and responsibilities! Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there 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?

85. Petunia Paris’s Parrot (Katie Haworth and Jo Williamson) $24.95 $22.46Petunia Paris has everything she could possibly want, from a swimming pool to a bicycle with its very own chauffeur. When she requests a parrot for her fifth birthday, a parrot is what she gets. The problem is, Petunia Paris’s parrot doesn’t do what Petunia Paris wants it to do! An hilarious story with a moral lesson.

86. Razia’s Ray of Hope: One Girl’s Dream of Education (Elizabeth Suneby and Suana Verelst) $19.99 $18.00

Razia’s Ray of Hope is the story of one girl’s dream of getting an education and attending a new school in her village in Afghanistan. But her father and brother are against the idea. Can she persuade them that it is a good idea? Razia falls asleep every night dreaming of going to school like her brothers Jamil and Karim. So when she learns that a girls’ school is being built just down the road from her home, she is filled with hope... Razia Jan, who appears in the story, founded the Kabuli Education Centre in Afghanistan to offer local girls an education.

87. Spinderella (Julia Donaldson and Sebastian Braun) $16.99 $15.30Spinderella the spider has a passion for football. But when she tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters, she doesn’t know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can’t count the goals! Luckily, Spinderella lives on the ceiling of a school dinner hall and, with the help of her Hairy Godmother, she finds a classroom where all her questions are answered . . .

88. Tek: The Modern Cave Boy (Patrick McDonnell) $27.99 $25.20Tek is a cave boy in love with tech: his tablet, videogames, phone, and TV keep him deep in his cave, glued to his devices, day in and day out. He never sees his friends or family anymore - and his ability to communicate has devolved to just one word: “UGH”! Can anyone in the village convince Tek to unplug and come outside into the big, beautiful world?

89. Triangle (Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen) $24.99 $22.50Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks. . . . With this first tale in a new trilogy, partners in crime Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen will have readers wondering just who they can trust in a richly imagined world of shapes. Visually stunning and full of wry humor, here is a perfectly paced treat that could come only from the minds of two of today’s most irreverent — and talented — picture book creators.

90. Troll Stinks (Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross) $29.99 $27.00Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer’s mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games... until they find the number for a troll. Their Grandpa Gruff says trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don’t they?

91. Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling, The (Timothy Basil Ering) $24.99 $22.50Through exhilarating read-aloud text and artwork, this book shares a thrilling and fantastical story of a farmer, a dancing dog, a fiddle, and one brave, tiny musical duckling that will warm the heart. Captain Alfred is sailing home with new ducks for his farm when his little boat is caught in an unexpected storm. Everything aboard the ship is flung to the far reaches of the sea, including the very special and beautiful duck egg he had nestled safely inside his violin case. But perhaps all is not lost...

92. Where’s the Baboon (Michael Escoffier and Kris DeGiacomo) $16.99 $15.30Step right up, fearless readers! Today, in this very book, we will PROVE to you that a snake can hide in a snowflake, that pigs can paint, and that the ones who copy the most are not necessarily cats! Prepare to be AMAZED by the game of hide-n-seek the words play! These tricksters are true experts in the art of camouflage!

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)101. Agent Nomad #1: Eleventh Hour, The (Skye Melki-Wegner) $17.99 $16.20Natalie Palladino was a normal fifteen-year-old, at a normal school, about to face a normal maths test. Now her codename is Nomad, and she’s training to become a secret agent for HELIX. No one can know that sorcery exists. No one can know that HELIX protects humanity from the Inductors. And no one can know that Nomad is a Witness, with a dangerous magical gift. The Inductors are hunting her. If they find her, they will kill her. But there’s a traitor inside HELIX, and only a Witness can identify them. The eleventh hour is coming… Ages 12+

102. Alice-Miranda #15: Alice-Miranda Hold the Key (Jacqueline Harvey) $16.99 $15.30eaAfter a small horse-riding accident, Alice-Miranda returns home from school to Highton Hall earlier than expected. Luckily, the holidays are just around the corner and her sprained ankle is on the mend. Alice-Miranda can’t wait to spend some time with Mrs Oliver and Shilly and catch up with her friends Poppy and Jasper. In the midst of the holiday fun, Alice-Miranda’s father’s business suddenly falls into disrepute. All signs point to the malicious rumours being spread by someone in the village. With the help of her friends, will Alice-Miranda be able to get to the bottom of this very personal matter?103. Alice-Miranda at School #1 110. Alice-Miranda Shines Bright #8 104. Alice-Miranda on Holidays #2 111. Alice-Miranda in Japan #9 105. Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead #3 112. Alice-Miranda at Camp #10 106. Alice-Miranda at Sea #4 113. Alice-Miranda at the Palace #11 107. Alice-Miranda in New York #5 114. Alice-Miranda in the Alps #12 108. Alice-Miranda Shows the Way #6 115. Alice-Miranda to the Rescue #13 109. Alice-Miranda in Paris #7 116. Alice-Miranda in China #14

117. Artie and the Grime Wave (Richard Roxborough) $16.99 $15.30Artie and his best friend Bumshoe have stumbled upon a Cave-of-Possibly-Stolen-Stuff, along with it a gang of shady characters. Artie and Bumshoe’s attempt to solve the mystery sparks a chaotic chain of events that involves kidnapping, puppy-dog cutlets, modern art and pioneering the sport of the bungee-wedgie. It’s a sticky situation and if Artie’s going to escape, he might need help from family, friends, a little old lady, a small dog and the Fartex 120Y.

118. Australia’s Great War: 1917 (Kelly Gardiner) $16.99 $15.30eaThe German planes patrolled in hunting squads. They flew fast fighting craft streaking across the sky in tight formation. The greatest of them was the Red Baron, the deadliest ace on the Front. He’d shot down twenty-one of our planes in a single month. And now we were in his firing line. The war in France rages in the skies, and support for the war in Australia turns cold. Alex flies high above the trenches of the Western Front, while a world away his sister Maggie finds herself in the midst of political upheaval. Somehow, both must find the courage to fight on.119. Australia’s Great War: 1914 (Sophie Masson) 120. Australia’s Great War: 1915 (Sally Murphy) 121. Australia’s Great War: 1916 (Alan Tucker)

122. Bad Guys #4: Bad Guys: Apocalypse Now (Aaron Blabey) $12.99 $11.70eaIt’s a ZOMBIE KITTEN APOCALYPSE! Should you panic? Should you cry? Should you poop your pants? NO! Just sit back and watch the fur fly as the worlds baddest good guys take on Mad Marmalades meowing monsters!123. Bad Guys, The #1 $9.99 $9.00 125. Bad Guys: Furball Strikes Back #3 124. Bad Guys: Mission Unpluckable #2

126-127. Ball Stars (David Lawrence) $12.99 $11.70eaA fun-filled junior fiction series written in partnership with Basketball Australia.126. Bench Warmers, The #1 127. Heat Wave #2

128. Countdown to Danger #3: Deadly Heist (Jack Heath) $12.99 $11.70eaYou are standing inside a busy city bank, wary of three suspicious people you just saw come in. Suddenly an ear-splitting scream makes you jump. The alarm starts ringing. One of the suspicious trio, a man, has pulled a grenade out of his bag. The woman has just melted the security camera with her laser shooter. Do you get down on the floor like they tell you? Or try to escape when they turn their backs? 30 minutes. 30 paths. You choose if you live or die.129. Bullet Train Disaster #1 130. Shockwave #2

131. Ella Diaries #10: Friendship S.O.S (Meredith Costain and Danielle McDonald) $12.99 $11.70eaElla is on holiday on a LUXURY cruise ship. It’s going to be AMAZING, swimming pools, shopping mall, ice-skating ... and NO school for a week! Best of all, Zoe is coming too! But when a friendship catastrophe strikes, Ella’s perfect holiday looks doomed! Can she find a new CRUISE BFF? Or will this voyage be FUN OVERBOARD?132. Double Dare You #1 135. Dreams Come True #4 138. Friends Not Forever #7 133. Ballet Backflip #2 136. Christmas Chaos #5 139. Worst Camp Ever #8 134. I Heart Pets #3 137. Pony School Showdown #6 140. Operation Merry Christmas #9

93. Where’s Wally 30th Anniversary (Martin Handford) $17.99 $16.20eaA wonderful anniversary edition of the book that kick-started a global phenomenon 30 years ago and got the whole world asking Where’s Wally? Read Wally’s new letter to his fans celebrating three decades of being on the go! Search for Wally and his friends as they hike round the world – on the beach, at the train station, at sea ... and now find him on a new wander in town again! There’s so much fiendish fun hidden in every intricately-detailed scene, have YOU found Wally yet?

94. Where’s Wally Now? 97. Where’s Wally? The Great Picture Hunt 95. Where’s Wally? Fantastic Journey 98. Where’s Wally? The Incredible Paper Chase 96. Where’s Wally? In Hollywood 99. Where’s Wally? The Wonder Book

100. Willy and the Cloud (Anthony Browne) $24.99 $19.99A stunning and perceptive story about worry and anxiety, featuring this much loved chimp, Willy. One day Willy goes to the park. It’s a sunny day, but a cloud hovers over him and he can’t join in the fun. What can Willy do to make this mysterious cloud go away? Deals sensitively and positively with the topics of anxiety and depression.

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141-144. Ellyse Perry (Sherryl Clark) $14.99 $13.50eaAll Ellyse wants to do is play sport. Cricket, soccer, touch footy, athletics – you name it! But now that she’s in high school, playing sport and having fun doesn’t seem so simple.141. Pocket Rocket #1 143. Winning Touch #3 NEW 142. Magic Feet #2 144. Double Time #4 NEW

145. Epic Fail Tales #1: Snow Man and the Seven Ninjas (Matt Cosgrove) $5.00 $4.50Don’t worry! This isn’t the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that has bored children for years. This disgusting and completely awesome retelling of the classic tale brings the story to life for a whole new generation of blood thirsty, booger hunters!

146. Freedom Swimmer, The (Wai Chim) $16.99 $15.30Ming survived the famine that killed his parents during China’s ‘Great Leap Forward’, and lives a hard but adequate life, working in the fields...When a group of city boys come to the village as part of a Communist Party re-education program, Ming and his friends aren’t sure what to make of the new arrivals. They’re not used to hard labour and village life. But despite his reservations, Ming befriends a charming city boy called Li. The two couldn’t be more different, but slowly they form a bond over evening swims and shared dreams...But as the bitterness of life under the Party begins to take its toll on both boys, they begin to imagine the impossible: freedom.

147. Friday Barnes #6: Friday Barnes: Danger Ahead (Rachel Spratt) $15.99 $12.79Friday Barnes is left behind when Ian takes off to join his father in the Cayman Islands. But when your dad is a white collar criminal, family reunions never go to plan. Ian is kidnapped en route and it’s up to Friday to rescue him. On her return to school, the Headmaster has a treat in store – a four-week camp for students to learn wilderness survival skills! ‘Camp Courage’ is worse than Friday imagined. The only bright side is when Friday stumbles across a major crime taking place in the middle of the forest. Can Friday survive the wild outdoors, outfox some dodgy crooks and make it back to Highcrest Academy alive?

148. Friday Barnes: Girl Detective #1 $15.99 $14.40 151. Friday Barnes: No Rules #4 $15.99 $14.40 149. Friday Barnes: Under Suspicion #2 $15.99 $14.40 152. Friday Barnes: The Plot Thickens #5 $15.99 $14.40 150. Friday Barnes: Big Trouble #3 $15.99 $14.40

153. Frogkisser (Garth Nix) $19.99 $18.00Princess Anya needs to see a wizard about a frog. It’s not her frog, it’s her sister’s. And it’s not a frog, it’s actually a prince. A prince who was once in love with Anya’s sister, but has now been turned into a frog by their evil step-stepfather. And Anya has made a ‘sister promise’ that she will find a way to return Prince Denholm to human form.....So begins an exciting, hilarious, irreverent quest through the Kingdom of Trallonia and out the other side, in a fantastical tale for all ages, full of laughs and danger, surprises and delights, and an immense population of frogs...

154. Grand, Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler, The (Lisa Shanahan) $14.99 $11.99It struck Henry that perhaps he was waiting for the exact right moment to be daring and brave. But what if that moment never came? Henry Hoobler is a reluctant adventurer worried about his summer holiday: camping at the beach, bugs, spiders, snakes, stingers, blue ringed octopi and sharks. Worst of all, his family and friends are pushing him to ride his new silver bike without training wheels. But when Henry meets Cassie, he discovers that courage is there to be found when you have a friend who is straight up and true…

155-156. History Mysteries (Mark Greenwood) $12.99 $11.70eaDelve into some of Australian history’s most baffling mysteries!155. Diamond Jack 156. Lost Explorer, The

157. Horizon #1 (Scott Westerfeld) $9.99 $9.00Horizon is a supernatural survival story following a diverse group of kids who step from the wreckage of a plane crash to find themselves stranded, at odds, and under threat from creatures unlike any they’ve seen before. It’s a fast-paced, eerie mystery that not everyone will survive. And the greatest threat might be the kid standing next to you....

158-165. Kaboom Kid (David Warner) $14.99 $13.50eaMeet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve – and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates – even Max – are MAD for cricket. All they want to do is play … but there’s always something getting in their way.158. Big Switch #1 160. Keep it Down #3 162. Big Time #5 164. Test Match #7 NEW 159. Playing Up #2 161. Hit for Six #4 163. Home and Away #6 165. Captain’s Knock #8 NEW

166. Most Magical Girl, The (Karen Foxlee) $19.99 $18.00Magical machines, wizards, witches, mysterious underworlds, a race against time - and two most magical girls. Annabel Grey has been brought up to be a very proper Victorian young lady. But being ‘proper’ isn’t always easy - especially when you can sometimes see marvellous (as well as terrifying) things in puddles. But parlour tricks such as these are nothing compared to the world that Annabel is about to enter...

167. Mr Romanov’s Garden In The Sky (Robert Newton) $17.99 $16.20Living in the commission, Lexie is left to fend for herself. Her mother is mostly absent, out searching for something to help her forget the tragic death of Lexie’s dad. But then, after witnessing the aftermath of a shocking incident, Lexie finds solace in the most unlikely of places - in a troubled old man called the Creeper. A chance, life-saving encounter on the commission’s roof seeds a friendship between the two and when they enlist the help of Lexie’s friend Davey, the three set off on an epic journey, one that will change their lives and the lives of those around them.

168. Ranger’s Apprentice Early Years #2: Battle of Hackham Heath (John Flanagan) $18.99 $17.10eaWhen Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But the Rangers know Morgarath will be planning his next move. King Duncan must prepare for war. Halt volunteers for a seemingly impossible task - climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy on Morgarath. Meanwhile, Crowley must ensure the Queen’s safety as she undertakes her own perilous journey for the sake of her unborn child. Morgarath’s force of savage, inhuman Wargals seems unstoppable against Duncan’s depleted army. One wrong move could mean defeat…

169. Tournament at Gorlan #1, The

170. Secret Histories: Secret of the Black Bushranger, The (Jackie French) $14.99 $13.50The third in a series that explores our secret history. By the 1790s orphaned Barney Bean finally has his own farm in the early NSW colony. All his dreams are coming true! But now we are to learn of Barney’s biggest secret yet: how he helped Australia’s first bushranger escape. Was Black Caesar a wronged man, an ex-slave who vowed to be free? Or was he a laughing villain, a trickster who planned to terrorise the colony? And in helping him, did Barney do right or wrong?171. Birrung: The Secret Friend $12.99 $11.70 172. Barney and the Secret of the Whales $12.99 $11.70

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173. Seven Signs #3: Wipeout (Michael Adams) $14.99 $13.50Exploding oil wells. Millions of cars out of control. Two DARE winners in mortal danger. After Andy and Dylan are caught in a fiery explosion, Zander, JJ, Yasmin, Mila and Isabel realise their only chance to stop the next attack is to get one step ahead of The Signmaker. But the evil mastermind is far from their only problem, with the DARE winners now on the run from police, government agents and sinister suited thugs. Can they stay free long enough to decode the Third Sign, stop the next attack and reveal The Signmakers true identity? If you could be a hero, would you DARE? Five days left to save the world.174. Skyfire #1 $7.99 $7.20 175. Carnage #2 $14.99 $13.50

176. Ship Kings #4: Ocean of the Dead, The (Andrew McGahan) $24.99 $22.50The cataclysmic final book in the Ship Kings series. In search of a new world, Dow and Nell must face the final frontier - the treacherous Doldrums. Their journey will be filled with wonders; the rewards could be great - but the cost might be everything, for there are good reasons why none who have sailed the Ocean of the Dead have returned to tell the tale. Hardback177. Coming of the Whirlpool #1 $16.99 $15.30 179. War of the Four Isles #3 $16.99 $15.30 178. Voyage of the Unquiet Ice #2 $16.99 $15.30

180. Snot Chocolate and Other Funny Stories (Morris Gleitzman) $16.99 $15.30A collection of short stories in the popular style of Morris’s ‘Give Peas a Chance’ and ‘Pizza Cake’ - except, of course, even funnier! In the title story, a kid struggles to save the career and reputation of a parent afflicted with chronic unconscious nose-picking.

181. Stella Montgomery Intrigue #2: Wormwood Mire (Judith Rosell) $22.99 $20.70eaWhen Stella Montgomery returned to the Hotel Majestic cold and wet but exhilarated by adventure, the Aunts were furious. Now they are sending Stella away to the old family home at Wormwood Mire, where she must live with two strange cousins and their governess. But within the overgrown grounds of the mouldering house, dark secrets slither and skulk, and soon Stella must be brave once more if she’s to find out who - or what - she really is... 182. Stella Montgomery Intrigue #1: Withering-By-Sea

183. Tales of Mrs Mancini (Natalie Jane Pryor and Cheryl Orsini) $19.99 $18.00The tales of Mrs Mancini tells the story of a cat who, together with her human friend, Filippina, runs a cake shop full of delectable treats. Alongside her flair for flan, Mrs Mancini also has a special ability to bring lonely children together. A collection of three fully illustrated short stories celebrating friends and friendship!

184. Tarin of the Mammoth #1: Exile, The (Jo Sandhu) $16.99 $15.30Tarin longs to be a hunter, but his twisted leg means he is feared and bullied. After a disastrous mishap, Tarin is forced to leave his family and travel alone across wild, unknown land to save the Mammoth Clan. Battling the hostile and savage Boar Clan, a deadly illness and treacherous terrain with twins Kaija and Luuka and their wolf cubs, Tarin realises that if they are all to survive he must conquer his greatest fear – his true self – and embrace the magic that is hiding within him.

185. Through My Eyes Natural Disaster Zones: Hotaka (John Heffernan) $16.99 $15.30When the tsunami strikes the Japanese seaside town of Omori-wan in 2011, the effects are utterly devastating. Three years later, much of what happened on that day is still a mystery. As Hotaka sets about convincing local performers to appear at the town’s upcoming Memorial Concert, he finds himself increasingly haunted by memories of best friend, Takeshi, who perished without trace in the tsunami. Then his friend Sakura becomes involved in an anti-seawall movement, and all too quickly the protest gets serious. As the town and its people struggle to rebuild their lives, can Hotaka piece together what happened that day - and let go of the past?

186. Tiny Timmy #4: Kid’s World Cup (Tim Cahill) $12.99 $11.70eaThe World Cup is on and Tiny Timmy is super excited! Even better, all the best teams are coming to play in the school gala day. Now the Lions will have a chance to win a trophy of their own! Timmy and his friends will need to prepare like the professionals-but will that be enough to win? Can Tim’s team take home the Kids’ World Cup?187. Soccer Superstar #1 188. Tiny Timmy Makes the Grade #2 189. Living the Dream #3

190. Tracy Lacy Is Completely Coo-Coo Bananas! (Tania Lacy and Danielle McDonald) $14.99 $13.50

I’m ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN, well pretty sure, probably about 99.7% sure, that I maybe, nearly, might actually get through High School like a normal person. Follow the comedic horror of Tracy Lacy’s discovery that her perfect plan for being normal is RUINED, and the hilarious list of things to fix about herself, as she counts down the days to the start of HIGH SCHOOL! Is Tracy going to be able to overcome her completely coo-coo bananas-ness?

191. Turnkey, The (Allison Rushby) $16.99 $15.30Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey at London’s Highgate cemetery. As Turnkey, Flossie must ensure all the souls in the cemetery stay at rest. This is a difficult job at the best of times for a twelve-year old ghost, but it is World War II and each night enemy bombers hammer London. Even the dead are unsettled. When Flossie encounters the ghost of a German soldier carrying a mysterious object, she becomes suspicious. What is he up to? Before long Flossie uncovers a sinister plot, can Flossie stop him before it’s too late?

192. Unforgettable What’s His Name, The (Paul Jennings and Craig Smith) $14.99 $13.50Now you see him, now you don’t - an action-packed adventure about a boy who just wants to blend in, from a bestselling author/illustrator team. Even before all this happened I had never been like the other kids. I tried not to be seen. If I climbed a tree or hid among the bins, no one could find me. ‘Where’s What’s His Name?’ they’d say. Then, one weekend, I got what I wanted. First, I blended in with things. But on the second day I changed. I mean, really changed.

193. When the Lyrebird Calls (Kim Kane) $16.99 $15.30A time-slip novel in which Madeleine finds herself transported back to 1900 Australia, where she befriends a family of girls and is witness to a family secret and a family tragedy. When Madeleine is shipped off to stay with her eccentric grandmother for the holidays, she expects the usual: politics, early-morning yoga, extreme health food, and lots of hard work. Instead, Madeleine tumbles back in time to 1900, where the wealthy Williamson family takes her into their home, Lyrebird Muse.

194-205. You Choose (George Ivanoff) $14.99 $13.50eaYOU CHOOSE is a series of interactive books where the reader gets to make key decisions about how the story progresses. Numerous intertwining story paths and a plethora of different endings (many of them resulting in certain death), combined with a variety of genres and an odd assortment of really weird characters should provide a roller-coaster ride of a reading adventure.

194. Treasure of Dead Man’s Cove #1 200. Super Sports Spectacular #7 195. Mayhem at Magic School #2 201. Trapped in the Games Grid #8 196. Maze of Doom #3 202. Extreme Machine Challenge #9 197. Haunting of Spook House #4 203. In the Realm of Dragons #10 198. Night of the Creepy Carnival #5 204. Creepy Crawly Chaos #11 NEW 199. Alien Invaders From Beyond the Stars #6 205. City of Robots #12 NEW

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206. Angela Nicely #6: Angela Nicely: Star Struck! (Alan MacDonald and David Roberts) $9.99 $9.00ea

Angela Nicely might look like she’s made of sugar and spice and all things nice, but she’s not quite as sweet as she’d have you believe! Whether she’s tussling with Tiffany about who is the biggest super-fan, helping her mum win the Best Kept Garden Competition or trying her hand as an agony aunt, she’s determined to cause a stir!207. Angela Nicely #1 210. Angela Nicely: Puppy Love! #4 208. Angela Nicely: Queen Bee #2 211. Angela Nicely: Cupcake Wars #5 209. Angela Nicely: Superstar! #3

212. Axel and Beast #4: Robotic Rumble (Adrian Bott and Andy Isaacs) $12.99 $11.70eaAxel is an awesome gamer who needs a friend, and BEAST is a huge robot on the run from the nasty Grabbem Industries. Together, Axel and BEAST will take on the bad guys and try to the save the world from their evil money-making schemes! In Robotic Rumble, the rumours of a super-powerful reactor buried under Ghost Island turn out to be true! Axel and his robot friend Beast are racing to keep it out of Grabbem’s hands – but could the rumours of a GUARDIAN MONSTER be true, too?213. Grabbem Takeaway #1 214. Antarctic Attack #2 215. Tropical Tango #3

216-219. Big Bash League (Michael Pankridge) $14.99 $11.99eaLike a Big Bash League match, this junior fiction series is explosive, entertaining and action-packed!

216. Switch-Hit Showdown #1 218. Double Delivery #3 217. Captains’ Clash #2 219. Bowling Blitz #4

220. Daisy and the Trouble With Vampires (Kes Gray) $16.99 $15.30It’s Halloween and Daisy is going trick-or-treating for the very first time. In the dark…in the fog…with a VAMPIRE…armed only with a torch and some silly string. GULP!

221. Diva and Flea: A Parisian Tale (Mo Willems and Tony Diterlizzi) $16.99 $15.30Diva, a small yet brave dog, and Flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery. For as long as she could remember, Diva lived at 11 avenue Le Play in Paris, France. For as long as he could remember, Flea also lived in Paris, France - but at no fixed address. When Flea flaneurs past Diva’s courtyard one day, their lives are for ever changed. Together, Diva and Flea explore and share their very different worlds, as only true friends can do.

222. Ella and Olivia #18: Happy Campers (Yvette Poshoglian) $7.99 $7.20eaElla and Olivia can’t wait to go camping for the first time! But will their tricky cousins spoil all the fun?223. Cupcake Catastrophe #1 229. Pony Problem #7 235. Beach Holiday #13 224. Best Friend Showdown #2 230. Cool Kitties #8 236. Spelling Superstar #14 225. Ballet Stars #3 231. Christmas Surprise #9 237. Hair Disaster #15 226. New Girl #4 232. Sports Carnival #10 238. Netball Fever #16 227. Puppy Trouble #5 233. Flower Power #11 239. Zoo Rescue #17 228. Big Sleepover, The #6 234. Christmas Wonderland #12

240. Fox Investigates #5: Trail of Trickery, A (Adam Frost and Emily Fox) $9.99 $9.00eaSolving crime in record time! A ghastly ghoul, a perfumed letter and a creaky board. From the landmarks of London to the castles of Poland, detective Wily Fox refuses to be spooked by the sightings in a top West-End theatre. Wily’s got to find out who’s behind it before the entire theatre gives up the ghost...241. Brush with Danger, A #1 243. Web of Lies, A #3 242. Whiff of Mystery, A #2 244. Taste for Adventure, A #4

245. Ginger Green, Play Date Queen: Clever Friend (Kim Kane) $9.99 $9.00eaGinger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends. But will she? So many things can go wrong on a play date. Isla won’t share? Maisy is naughty? Edgar doesn’t do dress-ups? Don’t worry – stick with Ginger and you’ll have a ball! Ginger is playing with Martha today. But what happens when Martha is too clever for Ginger? Find out in Ginger Green, Play Date Queen: The Clever Friend!246. Crazy Friend, The 248. New Friend, The 250. Only Friend, The 247. Fancy Friend, The 249. Next Door Friend, The

251. Henrietta and the Perfect Night (Martine Murray) $16.99 $15.30Hello everybody, it’s me. Henrietta the Great Go-Getter. Right now I’m thinking I’d like a baby sister, so I can dress her up in different sorts of hats. But Mum says we’ll have to wait and see. I’m going to school for the very first time, which means I might have to go as a spy so that I can have a secret peep inside. When Henrietta sees Olive Higgie crying in the classroom, she goes on a rescue mission and finds that you only need one friend in a room full of strangers to feel perfectly happy.

252. Lola’s Toybox: Silk Lakes Rescue, The (Danny Parker and Guy Shield) $12.99 $11.70eaCome with Lola on a magical adventure! Where will Lola’s toy box take her today? Flying a kite on the Silk Lakes!253. On the Story Sea 255. Patchwork Picnic 257. Timberfield Talent Show 254. Party at Cuddleton Castle 256. Plastic Palace 258. Treasure Trove

259-282. Magic Animal Friends (Daisy Meadows) $12.99 $11.70eaLily and Jess are on a trip to Magic Mountain, where all of Friendship Forest’s magic is made. But horrid Grizelda keeps trying to get in the way of the animals’ important jobs!259. Lucy Longwhiskers Gets Lost #1 271. Hannah Honeypaw’s Forgetful Day #13 260. Molly Twinkletail Runs Away #2 272. Freya Snufflenose’s Lost Laugh #14 261. Ellie Featherbill All Alone #3 273. Lottie Littlestripe’s Midnight Plan #15 262. Bella Tabbypaw in Trouble #4 274. Matilda Fluffywing Helps Out #16 263. Sophie Flufftail’s Brave Plan #5 275. Katie Prettywhiskers to the Rescue #17 264. Emily Prickleback’s Clever Idea #6 276. Phoebe Paddlefoot Makes a Splash #18 265. Ruby Fuzzybrush’s Star Dance #7 277. Millie Picklesnout’s Wild Ride #19 266. Rosie Gigglepip’s Lucky Escape #8 278. Amy Snowycoat’s Daring Dive #20 267. Olivia Nibblesqueak’s Messy Mischief #9 279. Pippa Hoppytail’s Rocky Road #21 NEW 268. Evie Scruffypup’s Surprise #10 280. Lola Fluffywhiskers Pops Up #22 NEW 269. Chloe Slipperslide’s Secret #11 281. Emma Littleleap Takes A Chance #23 NEW 270. Grace Woollyhop’s Musical Mystery #12 282. Sarah Scrambelpaw’s Big Step #24 NEW

283. Marge #2: Marge and the Pirate Baby (Isla Fisher and Eglantine Ceulemans) $14.99 $13.50eaMarge is back and exploring the neighbourhood with the kids! With some help from Jemima and Jake, can she stay in charge and keep ‘pirate’ baby Zara under control? And can the children make sure Marge behaves at Uncle Desmond and Annie’s wedding?284. Marge in Charge #1

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)285. Mucking Up Big Time (Sally Morgan and Craig Smith) $12.99 $11.70Robbie has really mucked up this time! It’s going to take more than saying sorry to his sister, his mum, Gran and even Dad think he’s gone too far. It’s going to cost him, but it’s going to cost his dad too and all because of some rabbit poo. Even the best funny trick can go horribly wrong!

286. My Life and Other Weaponised Muffins (Tristan Bancks) $15.99 $14.40eaHave you ever been trapped inside a runaway car? Have you broken a world record? Is there someone in your class who will stop at nothing to kiss you? Have you ever tricked your dog into doing your homework? Or found something seriously disgusting in your food? Have you sold head lice for fun and profit? Or has your mum ever used raspberry and white chocolate muffins as weapons of minor destruction?287. My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up 289. My Life and Other Massive Mistakes 288. My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong 290. My Life and Other Exploding Chickens

291-294. Rainbow Magic Baby Farm Animal Fairies (Daisy Meadows) $12.99 $11.70eaJoin Rachel and Kirsty as they help keep tiny animals safe on farms in both the human and fairy worlds!291. Debbie the Duckling #1 293. Penelope the Foal #3 292. Elodie the Lamb #2 294. Billie the Baby Goat #4

295. Ruby Red Shoes Goes to London (Kate Knapp) $19.99 $18.00eaThe third book in the best-selling ‘Ruby Red Shoes’ series. Ruby and her grandmother love to travel and now they are in London, the home of red buses, red telephone boxes and red letter boxes. No wonder Ruby’s red shoes feel especially at home in this wonderful city! Hardback296. Ruby Red Shoes 297. Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris

298. Sage Cookson #3: Sage Cookson’s Fishy Surprise (Sally Murphy) $9.99 $9.00eaSage takes her friend Lucy on her latest adventure. Together, they enjoy the beach as Sage’s parents prepare to film their next cooking show. The reappearance of Nancy unsettles Sage, and soon strange things begin to happen.299. Sage Cookson’s Sweet Escape #1 300. Sage Cookson’s Ring of Truth #2

301. Selwood Boys #3: Hit the Road (Tony Wilson) $14.99 $13.50eaFour future AFL stars under one roof!? Go back to where it all began with the ‘Selwood Boys’. In the Selwood house, there’s madness and mayhem every day - and footy, of course! There’s the twins, Troy and Adam, pulling pranks and making mischief, then Joel with his sneaky, cheeky antics, and finally little Scott, who just does his best (or make that his worst!) to keep up. The Selwoods are off on holiday! And Joel’s brothers are on a mission to find his sporting weakness. Will they discover his Kryptonite or is Joel the ultimate all-rounder? Ages 7+302. Battle Royale #1 303. Miracle Goal, The #2

304. Sporty Kids: Little Athletics (Felice Arena and Tom Jellett) $9.99 $9.00eaLucy willed herself to run faster. But the girl was sprinting ahead of her! This can’t be happening, she thought. Lucy loves being a champion at Little Athletics. But what if she can’t win first place?305. Basketball 307. Footy 309. Netball 311. Swimming 306. Cricket 308. Handball 310. Soccer 312. Tennis

313. Squishy McFluff #6: Squishy McFluff: Big Country Fair (Pip Jones and Ella Okstad) $12.99 $11.70eaSquishy McFluff has been blow-dried and primped to perfection. He must win the Country Fair prettiest pet competition - and will if Ava has anything to do with it... But not everyone can see he’s the winner. The Mayor seems to have a particular blindspot... That is until Ava and her invisible pet foil a dastardly robbery!314. Squishy Mcfluff: The Invisible Cat! #1 317. Squishy Mcfluff: Secret Santa #4 315. Squishy Mcfluff and the Supermarket Sweep! #2 318. Squishy Mcfluff: Seaside Rescue #5 316. Squishy Mcfluff: Meets Mad Nana Dot #3

319. Trouble #3: Trouble and the New Kid (Cate Whittle and Stephen Michael King) $9.99 $9.00eaNina the New Kid at school thinks that dragons don’t exist. Trouble is still banned from the schoolyard, so he can’t show her she is wrong. It’s no fun when people don’t believe in you, but believing in things is good for everyone, as Georgia is about to find out.320. Trouble at Home #1 321. Trouble and the Missing Cat #2

322. Trouble Next Door (Chris Higgins) $12.99 $11.70Bella has just moved into a new house. It’s old and dark and she’s sure there’s a ghost in the attic! But things look up when she meets her new next door neighbour, Magda. Magda is lots of fun! She’s bubbly and full of imagination and can even turn cartwheels! Soon they are best friends...But Magda is also trouble! She breaks Bella’s mum’s best tea set, wrecks Bella’s room and covers the whole living room in soot. And somehow makes sure Bella gets the blame for everything...Bella is going to have watch out because there’s Trouble Next Door!

323. Zac Power: Zac’s Biggest Hits Volume 1 (HI Larry) $19.99 $18.0024 hours to save the world … and wash the dog! Computer hackers, piranhas, the North Pole and Hollywood – Zac’s four biggest adventures are action-packed! Can Zac survive BIG’s dirty tricks and save the world … again? Zac’s Biggest Hits is a super-set containing: Mind Games, Blockbuster, Poison Island and Frozen Fear.

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324-327. Baby-Sitters Club GRAPHIC NOVELS (Ann Martin and Raina Telgemeier) $14.99 $13.50eaBased on Ann M. Martin’s bestselling series, America’s favourite baby-sitters are back -- this time, in a heart-warming and hilarious graphic novel format. 324. Kristy’s Great Idea #1 326. Mary Anne Saves the Day #3 325. Truth About Stacey, The #2 327. Claudia and Mean Jeannie #4

328-337. Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Series (Marcus Emerson) My name is Chase Cooper, and I’m a 6th grade ninja. It’s my first day at a new school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until the ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn’t prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or ‘chronicle’ as my dad would call it) to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself... well, not if I can help it.

328. Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja #1 $9.99 $7.99 333. Buchanan Bandits #6 $12.99 $11.70 329. Pirate Invasion #2 $9.99 $9.00 334. Scavengers #7 $12.99 $11.70 330. Rise of the Red Ninjas #3 $9.99 $9.00 335. Spirit Week Shenanigans #8 $12.99 $11.70 331. Game of Chase #4 $9.99 $9.00 336. Scavengers Strike Back #9 $12.99 $11.70 332. Terror at the Talent Show #5 $12.99 $11.70 337. My Worst Frenemy #10 $12.99 $11.70

338. Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #4: Zombie Swap (Zack Zombie) $9.99 $9.00eaZombie is back from his SCARE-cation to the Jungle Biome with an unwanted souvenir. He’s swapped bodies with his Human friend, Steve! Zombie just needs to survive in his Human body until the next full moon, but he has to get used to having eyeballs, a nose, and guts that don’t hang out. On top of all that, the biggest event of the year at Human School is coming up, a Minecraft death match where winning makes you the most popular kid at school! Will an unlikely friendship show Zombie that it’s what’s on the inside - not just rotten guts, maggots and mould that counts?!339. Scare of a Dare, A #1 340. Bullies and Buddies #2 341. When Nature Calls #3

342. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down (Jeff Kinney) $14.99 $11.99eaThe pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley. The only thing he’s good at is playing video games, but his parents want him to broaden his horizons by doing something—anything!—else. When Greg finds an old video camera in his basement, he thinks he may have discovered just the thing to prove he’s got big-time talent. With the help of his best friend, Rowley, Greg hatches a plan to make a scary movie…and to become rich and famous in the process. But is doubling down on movie-making a smart plan? Or is it just a recipe for doubling Greg’s troubles?343. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 348. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever #6 344. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules #2 349. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Third Wheel #7 345. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Last Straw #3 350. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck #8 346. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days #4 351. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul #9 347. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Ugly Truth #5 352. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School #10

353. Dog Man #2: Dogman: Unleashed Graphic Novel (Dav Pilkey) $15.99 $14.40eaDog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he’s going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime? Hardback 354. Dog Man: Graphic Novel #1

355. Dork Diaries #11: Frenemies Forever (Rachel Renee Russell) $16.99 $15.30eaNikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are up for another adventure in the eleventh book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series.356. Dork Diaries #1 360. Dork Diaries: Dear Dork #5 364. Dork Diaries : Drama Queen #9 357. Party Time #2 361. Holiday Heartbreak #6 365. Dork Diaries: Puppy Love #10 358. Pop Star #3 362. Dork Diaries: TV Star #7 359. Skating Sensation #4 363. Dork Diaries: Once Upon a Dork #8

366. Earthfall: Redemption #3 (Mark Walden) $15.99 $14.40eaThe thrilling conclusion to the outstanding Earthfall trilogy for sci-fi fans everywhere. In order to defeat the Voidborn, the alien race that invaded Earth, Sam must come to terms with the Illuminate powers he has inherited and return to London. The only hope he has for defeating the aliens is to enlist the help of not only his friends, but also what he fears most. Sam and his friends must find a way to awaken the sleeping Illuminate far beneath the surface of the Earth, but what they don’t realise is a dark and terrible secret is also about to be uncovered. One thing is certain, life will never be the same for Sam. And he will be forced to confront the reality that he may have to pay the ultimate price or finally watch the Earth fall. Ages 12+367. Earthfall #1 368. Earthfall: Retribution #2

369. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (JK Rowling) $24.99 $22.50A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from JK Rowling. An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander’s masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Some of the beasts will be familiar to readers of the Harry Potter books - the Hippogriff, the Basilisk, the Hungarian Horntail. Others will surprise even the most ardent amateur magizoologist. ‘No wizarding household is complete without a copy’ Albus Dumbledore.

370-377. Far Out Fairy Tales (Various) $11.99 $10.70eaWhat do you get when classic fairy tales are twisted about, turned inside out, and reworked for the graphic novel format? Far Out Fairy Tales! Each fairy tale revision holds true to the spirit of the original while adding a modern twist to the classic tales we know and love. Experience your favourite fairy tales like never before in this innovative series of full-colour comic books.370. Goldilocks and the Three Vampires NEW 374. Red Riding Hood Superhero 371. Hansel and Gretel and Zombies 375. Sleeping Beauty, Magic Master NEW 372. Jak and the Magic Nano-Beans 376. Snow White and the Seven Robots 373. Ninja-Rella 377. Super Billy Goats Gruff

378. Gabriel Finley and the Raven’s Riddle (George Hagen) $12.99 $11.70How can 11-year-old Gabriel find his missing father, who seems to have vanished without a trace? With the help of Paladin—a young raven with whom he has a magical bond that enables them to become one creature—he flies to the foreboding land of Aviopolis, where he must face a series of difficult challenges and unanswerable riddles that could lead to his father…or to his death.

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379. Geek Girl #6: Geek Girl: Forever Geek (Holly Smale) $14.99 $13.50eaMy name is Harriet Manners and I’ll be a geek forever…The FINAL book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series is here! Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is. Modelling isn’t a sure-fire route to popularity. Neither is making endless lists. The people you love don’t expect you to transform into someone else. Statistically you are more likely to not meet your Australian ex-boyfriend in Australia than bump into him there. So on the trip of a lifetime Down Under Harriet’s to-do lists are gone and it’s Nat’s time to shine! Yet with nearly-not-quite-boyfriend Jasper back home, Harriet’s completely unprepared to see supermodel ex Nick. Is the fashion world about to turn ugly for GEEK GIRL? It’s time for Harriet to face the future. Time to work out where her heart lies. To learn how to let go…380. Geek Girl #1 383. Geek Girl: All That Glitters #4 381. Geek Girl: Model Misfit #2 384. Geek Girl: Head Over Heels #5 382. Geek Girl: Picture Perfect #3

385. Geek Girl Special #2: Sunny Side Up (Holly Smale) $9.99 $9.00eaHarriet Manners knows many facts. And she knows everything there is to know about Paris… except what to do when you’re the hottest new model at Fashion Week. Can Harriet find her je ne sais quoi or will it be sacré bleu! on the runway? Find out in this hilarious summer special GEEK GIRL novella from the No. 1 bestselling author Holly Smale386. All Wrapped Up #1

387. Geronimo Stilton #64: Magical Mission (Geronimo Stilton) $12.99 $11.70I was travelling to London, England on a secret mission! I had to investigate some strange occurrences -- someone was trying to get their paws on the crown jewels! Trap came along, too, to compete in a big magic show. And before I could solve my mystery, Trap needed my help... to perform an impossible magic trick. Could I do it all? Squeak! For all titles in this series type GERONIMO STILTON in the search facility at www.pegiwilliams.com.au

388. Geronimo Stilton #65: Bollywood Burglary (Geronimo Stilton) $12.99 $11.70My detective friend Hercule Poirat and I were headed to India. A Bollywood star we’re friends with had received a valuable ruby and wanted us to help her protect it... which meant that I ended up acting in the movie she was filming! Rancid ricotta - I’m a terrible actor! Even worse, just when we least expected it, the ruby was stolen. Could we find the thief? For all titles in this series type GERONIMO STILTON in the search facility at www.pegiwilliams.com.au

389. Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #12: Paws of the Pearl! (Geronimo Stilton) $12.99 $11.70eaIn the lagoon near Old Mouse City, cavemice have discovered a giant oyster. It holds a pearl of megalithic proportions! Since the mice of the lagoon don’t have the tools to fish the oyster out of the water, they call on Geronimo Stiltonoot to help. Can they figure out how to get the pearl before the saber-toothed tigers catch wind of it?390. Stone of Fire, The #1 394. Great Mouse Race, The #5 398. Get the Scoop, Geronimo #9 391. Watch Your Tail! #2 395. Don’t Wake the Dinosaur! #6 399. My Autosaurus Will Win! #10 392. Help, I’m In Hot Lava! #3 396. I’m A Scaredy-Mouse! #7 400. Sea Monster Surprise #11 393. Fast and the Frozen, The #4 397. Surfing for Secrets #8

401. Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #18: First to the Last Place on Earth (Geronimo Stilton) $16.99 $15.30ea

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. My sister had come up with a new way to torment me. She’d combined my two least favourite things - travel and ghosts! Thea had heard rumours of a haunted pirate treasure buried on a desert island. And before I could say “avast ye scurvy rats,” she’d dragged me into her treasure hunt!402. Discovery of America, The #1 411. Geronimo Stilton Saves the Olympics #10 403. Secret of the Sphinx, The #2 412. We’ll Always Have Paris #11 404. Coliseum Con, The #3 413. First Samurai, The #12 405. Following the Trail of Marco Polo #4 414. Fastest Train in the West, The #13 406. Great Ice Age, The #5 415. First Mouse on the Moon, The #14 407. Who Stole the Mona Lisa? #6 416. All for Stilton, Stilton For All! #15 408. Dinosaurs in Action #7 417. Lights, Camera, Stilton! #16 409. Play it Again, Mozart! #8 418. Mystery of the Pirate Ship, The #17410. Weird Book Machine, The #9

419. Geronimo Stilton Heromice #7: Time Machine Trouble (Geronimo Stilton) $12.99 $11.70eaTimeless cheese sticks! Professor Maximilian Mousemover just arrived in Muskrat City ... in a time machine! Tony Sludge’s great-great-grandfather Butch Sludge is visiting from the past, too, and he’s up to no good. The Heromice must travel through time to save the rodents of the past - and the future - from the Sewer Rats.420. Mice to the Rescue! #1 422. Flood Mission #3 424. Invisible Thief, The #5 421. Robot Attack #2 423. Perilous Plants, The #4 425. Dinosaur Danger #6

426. Geronimo Stilton Micekings #3: Pull the Dragon’s Tooth! (Geronimo Stilton) $12.99 $11.70eaMiceking chief Sven the Shouter has only one goal: to transform Geronimo Stiltonord into a he-mouse. To prove his worth, Geronimo must pull out a tooth from a dragon’s mouth! Shivering squids! And to get to the dragons, Geronimo must ford icy rivers and face scary creatures. Will he ever earn his miceking helmet?427. Attack of the Dragons #1 428. Famouse Fjord Race, The #2

429. House of Robots #3: House Of Robots: Robot Revolution (James Patterson) $15.99 $14.40eaAfter a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his ‘bro-bot’ E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy’s inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair. Cue a robot revolt, with the droids wreaking harmless havoc in the house! Armed with pranks like glue in the shampoo bottles and flying toast missiles, the robots demand to be cared for. It’s up to Sammy and his disabled sister Maddie to keep the peace until his mom reveals her secret project... and why it was worth the wait.430. House of Robots #1 431. House of Robots: Robots Go Wild #2

432. Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice: Stories from India (Chitra Soundar and Uma Krishnaswami) $12.99 $11.70

Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are left in charge of King Beema’s court when the king goes off on a hunting trip. Each day the king’s subjects come before the boys with their problems and petty disagreements. Can Veera and Suku settle the dispute between the man who sells a well – but not the water in it – to his neighbour? Or solve the mystery of the jewels that have turned into pickles? These clever, funny trickster tales, full of humour and colour, are sure to delight.

433. King Flashypants #2: King Flashypants and the Creature from Crong (Andy Riley) $15.99 $14.40eaWhen rumours of a huge and terrifying monster called the Gizimoth reach Edwinland, King Edwin Flashypants decides that, to be a proper king, he needs to go and fight it. Meanwhile, Emperor Nurbison has had a similar idea, but he has a much sneakier plan for what he can do with the Gizimoth. And it involves squishing Edwinland! 434. King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor #1

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)435. Maskmaker’s Daughter, The (Holly Webb) $14.99 $13.50Colette lives with her mother, making beautiful dresses for the rich women of Venice. She’s never known her father, and her mother won’t speak of him - but Colette’s embroidery moves and dances, and she’s sure that there’s magic in her blood ... And then Colette discovers the truth: her father is a famous maskmaker and a powerful magician. But when he’s ordered to create a mask that will bend others to its will, the magic becomes too strong for him to resist. Can Colette, with the help of a talking alley cat called Max, save him?

436. Maybe a Fox (Kathi Appelt) $16.99 $15.30Sylvie and Jules, Jules and Sylvie. Better than just sisters, better than best friends. Jules’ favourite thing is collecting rocks, and Sylvie’s is running – fast. But Sylvie is too fast, and when she runs to the most dangerous part of the river to throw in a wish rock, no one sees what happens when she disappears. At that very moment, in another part of the woods, a shadow fox is born: half of the spirit world, half of the animal world. She, too, is fast, and she senses danger. When Jules goes to throw one last wish rock into the river for her lost sister, the human and shadow worlds collide with unexpected consequences. Written in alternate voices – one Jules, the other the fox – this searingly beautiful tale tells of one small family’s moment of heartbreak as it unfolds into something epic, mythic, shimmering and, most of all, hopeful.

437. Middle School: I Funny School of Laughs #5 (James Patterson) $15.99 $14.40eaTeaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good! Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn’t one to sit back and relax. When his school has a major funding crisis, Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day – a comedy class for the other students. Little does he know that making jokes and teaching jokes are two very different things... and he’s only good at one of them…438. Middle School: I Funny #1 440. Middle School: I Totally Funniest #3 439. Middle School: I Even Funnier #2 441. Middle School: I Funny TV #4

442. Midnight Gang (David Walliams) $19.99 $18.00Welcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter. Things go from bad to worse when he meets the wicked matron in charge of the children’s ward… But Tom is about to embark on the most thrilling journey of a lifetime!

33% off David Walliams $14.99 $9.99ea (unless otherwise marked)DAVID WALLIAMS is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children’s novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.443. Awful Aunty 449. Grandpa’s Great Escape $19.99 $14.99 444. Billionaire Boy 450. Mr Stink 445. Boy in the Dress 451. Ratburger 446. Demon Dentist 452. Slightly Annoying Elephant (Picture Book) 447. First Hippo on the Moon (Picture Book) 453. World’s Worst Children $22.99 $16.99 448. Gangsta Granny

454. Murder Most Unladylike Mystery #5: Mistletoe and Murder (Robin Steven) $16.99 $15.30eaDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas hols in snowy Cambridge. Hazel has high hopes of its beautiful libraries and inviting tea-rooms - but there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, a brutal accident takes place - but the Detective Society suspect murder. Faced with fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage to find the killer (in time for Christmas Day, of course).455. Murder Most Unladylike #1 457. First Class Murder #3 456. Arsenic for Tea #2 458. Jolly Foul Play #4

459. Ned’s Circus of Marvels #2: Gold Thief, The (Justin Fisher) $14.99 $13.50eaNed and his family are trying to be ordinary except for the small fact that they aren’t. At all! Because on the run up to Christmas everything is ruined when all of the world’s gold goes missing, along with its leading scientists. Which doesn’t really have anything to do with Ned, until it does. When an oily thief and his pet monster turn up at Ned’s door, Ned finds himself on the run again…and racing to find out what this new villain wants. Meanwhile, in the shadows, a machine with a mind of its own vies for power, and mysterious men in grey suits are watching the Circus of Marvels’ every move…460. Ned’s Circus of Marvels #1

461. Nightmares! #3: Lost Lullaby, The (Jason Segel) $17.99 $16.20eaCharlie and his friends thought they’d put the twins out of business, but it seems they didn’t quite finish the job. Now the WOOLLY NIGHTMARES are closing in, and INK has shown up at Cypress Creek Elementary! Charlie’s convinced that INK is up to NO GOOD. And if he’s right, it could be a very long time before anyone’s dreams are sweet again.462. Nightmares! #1 463. Sleepwalker Tonic, The #2

464. One Half from the East (Nadia Hashimi) $14.99 $13.50Obayda’s family is in need of some good fortune. Her father lost one of his legs in a bomb explosion, forcing the family to move from their home city of Kabul to a small village, where life is very different. One day, Obayda’s aunt has an idea to bring the family luck - dress Obayda as a boy, a common practice called bacha posh. Now, Obayda is Obayd. Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets Rahim-formerly Rahima-everything changes.

465. Operation Rhino (Lauren St John) $17.99 $16.20When Sawubona’s white rhinos are attacked, the poachers leave behind a terrified calf. Devastated but determined to help, Martine and Ben agree to take the rhino baby to a sanctuary near the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. But the sanctuary is hiding a precious secret - one that must be guarded from the poachers at all costs. When the secret gets out, Martine and Ben find themselves in the fight of their lives to save one of the rarest animals on earth. But who can they trust?

466. Radio Boy (Christian O’Connell) $14.99 $13.50Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on the radio for the internet generation. Spike’s your average awkward 11 year old, funny and cheeky and with a mum to reckon with. When he becomes the first presenter ever to be sacked from hospital radio, he decides to carry on from a makeshift studio in the garden shed, with the help of his best friends Artie and Holly, disguising his voice and going by the moniker Radio Boy. Week by week, word gets around and soon Spike is a star… if only people knew it was actually him…

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467. Rebel of the Sands #2: Traitor to the Throne (Alwyn Hamilton) $16.99 $15.30eaThis is not about blood or love. This is about treason. Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince’s message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruellest manner possible. Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl’s instinct for survival…Ages 13+468. Rebel of the Sands #1

469. Ruby Redfort #6: Blink and You’ll Die (Lauren Child) $19.99 $18.00Say goodbye to Ruby Redfort: every smart kid’s smart kid, this is the mind-blowing conclusion to the thrilling series. Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old genius – you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. All good things come to an end… Ruby Redfort is running scared, a whole bunch of people want her dead and worst of all one of them is on her team. But just who is this agent of doom? You can run, Ruby, but you can’t hide…Hardback470. Look into my Eyes #1 $14.99 $13.50 473. Feel the Fear #4 $14.99 $13.50 471. Take Your Last Breath #2 $14.99 $13.50 474. Pick Your Poison #5 $14.99 $13.50 472. Catch Your Death #3 $14.99 $13.50

475. Scarlet and Ivy #4: Lights Under the Lake (Sophie Cleverley) $15.99 $14.40eaIt’s summer and as a special treat after the horrors of last term Mrs Knight announces a school trip to Shady Pines Hotel on the shores of Lake Seren. Scarlet and Ivy are thrilled to get away from Rookwood for a break! But the old hotel and the waters of the lake reservoir are covering up dark secrets. And when mysterious things start happening to hotel guests it seems that a malicious new threat is haunting the girls …476. Lost Twin #1 477. Whispers in the Walls #2 478. Dance in the Dark, The #3

479. See You in the Cosmos (Jack Cheng) $16.99 $15.30An astonishingly moving middle-grade debut about a space-obsessed boy’s quest for family and home. All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other life-forms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like. But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who’s out there? And, above all, How can I be brave?

480. Short (Holly Goldberg Sloan) $16.99 $15.30Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she’ll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn’t ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive, one of the adults with dwarfism, who’ve joined the productions motley crew of Munchkins and with her deeply artistic neighbour, Mrs Chang, Julia’s own sense of self as an artist grows.

481. Thea Stilton #24: Thea Stilton and the Madagascar Madness (Thea Stilton) $12.99 $11.70The Thea Sisters are off to Madagascar for Adventure Camp, a wilderness survival competition! The five friends love exploring and learning about the many plants and animals that live there. But then they discover that they’re not alone in the nature preserve -- and endangered animals are under threat! Can the mouselets help before it’s too late? For all titles in this series type THEA STILTON in the search facility at www.pegiwilliams.com.au

482. Thea Stilton Special Edition #5: Treasure of the Sea (Thea Stilton) $19.99 $18.00eaThea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are needed to help another magical land. The music of the sea has disappeared from the depths of the enchanted Land of the Ocean! If it doesn’t return soon, the kingdom will perish. The mouselets and their friend Will Mystery travel to the underwater realm to search for the magical music. On their way, they swim through dangerous waters, reveal an ancient mystery, and encounter many hidden, fantastical creatures -- some friendlier than others. It’s an aquatic adventure! Hardback483. Journey to Atlantis, The #1 485. Secret of the Snow, The #3 484. Secret of the Fairies, The #2 486. Cloud Castle, The #4

487. Vega Jane #3: Width of the World, The (David Baldacci) $16.99 $15.30eaVega Jane continues her quest to understand her history and travel beyond her known world into a dangerous realm full of magic and mysterious beasts. Accompanied by best friend Delph, her dog, Harry Two, and new accomplice, Petra, Vega Jane must take on the evil magical race of the Maladons, who are determined to wipe them out. Ages 12+488. Finisher, The #1 489. Keeper, The #2

490-495. Warrior Heroes Series (Benjamin Hulme-Cross) Travel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to rewrite the past. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. 490. Knight’s Enemies #1 $10.99 $9.90 493. Samurai’s Assassin #4 $12.99 $11.70 491. Viking’s Revenge #2 $10.99 $9.90 494. Spartan’s March, The #5 $9.99 $9.00 492. Gladiator’s Victory #3 $12.99 $11.70 495. Pharaoh’s Charioteer, The #6 $9.99 $9.00

496. Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #6: Path of Stars (Erin Hunter) $12.99 $11.70ea‘Dawn of the Clans’ series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans. After moons of strife, the forest cats have settled into five camps. But now the dangerous Slash has kidnapped Clear Sky’s mate, Star Flower, and made demands for prey that the cats cannot afford to meet. Desperate to save Star Flower, Clear Sky must convince the other groups - led by Tall Shadow, Wind Runner, Thunder, and River Ripple-to join forces, or their new way of life may not survive. 497. Sun Trail, The #1 499. First Battle, The #3 501. Forest Divided #5 498. Thunder Rising #2 500. Blazing Star, The #4

502. What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible (Ross Welford) $14.99 $13.50Turning invisible at will: it’s one way of curing your acne. But far more drastic than 13 year-old Ethel Leatherhead intended when she tried a combination of untested medicines and a sunbed. It’s fun at first, being invisible. And aided by her friend Boydy, she manages to keep her extraordinary ability secret. Or does she…? When one day the invisibility fails to wear off, Ethel is thrown into a nightmare of lies and deception as she struggles to keep herself safe, to find the remedy that will make her seen again – and solve the mystery of her own birth…

503. Witch Wars Adventure #4: Witch Glitch (Sibeal Pounder and Laura Ellen Anderson) $12.99 $11.70ea

Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there’s the whole of Silver City to explore. But it’s not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy’s dearest wish, it seems too good to be true. And it is…504. Witch Wars #1 505. Witch Switch #2 506. Witch Watch #3

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)507. Word of Mouse (James Patterson) $16.99 $15.30What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky – which until recently was something he’d never seen, but had read all about. That’s right – Isaiah can read, and write. He can also talk to humans... if any of them are willing to listen! After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his ‘mischief’ (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to use his special skills to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family.

508. World of Norm #11: May Be Recycled (Jonathan Meres) $14.99 $13.50eaNorm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and nothing happened ... Home alone and the fridge to himself? What could possibly go wrong? Well, apart from the snails. And having to hang his mum’s pants out to dry. And the dreaded perfect cousins paying a visit. And worst of all, the entire family going vege-flipping-tarian! But apart from that, what could possibly go wrong? You’d think Norm would know better by now, wouldn’t you?

509. May Contain Nuts #1 513. May Be Contagious #5 516. May Contain Buts #8 510. May Cause Irritation #2 514. May Need Rebooting #6 517. May Still Be Charged #9 511. May Produce Gas #3 515. Must Be Washed Separately #7 518. Includes Delivery #10 512. May Require Batteries #4

(RRP) (SCHOOL)519. Jungle: A Photicular Book (Kathy Wollard and Dan Kainen) $49.99 $39.99The newest addition to the hugely popular Photicular series featuring the most colourful, most exotic creatures yet - and a look into one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. ‘Jungle’ features captivating animals in vivid colour and vibrant motion. The book includes an opening essay on the diverse and exotic wildlife found in the jungle, as well as profiles of each animal. It’s a family-friendly exploration of a captivating place and the animals that populate it.

520. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body (Compilation) $19.99 $18.00An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred interesting facts to learn about the human body. Full colour illustrations throughout.

521. ABC Book of Places to Go (Helen Martin and Cheryl Orsini) $24.99 $19.99So many different places - special things to do. This charming picture book celebrates the fun and excitement of places we can visit, both close to home and far away. The simple, engaging text explores fascinating places such as the library, the zoo, the lighthouse and many more. An adventurous book that is a delightful introduction to the world beyond our backyard.

522-524. Adventures in the Great Outdoors $19.99 $18.00eaThis series invites kids to explore the great outdoors and discover the world of adventure that lies in nature. It delves into great outdoor activities, showing readers step-by-step how to complete them. Each book shows children how they can take up an outside sport or activity and provides great tips for projects while making a trip in the great outdoors.522. Camping 523. Fishing 524. Kayaking and Canoeing

525. AFL 2017 Season Handbook (Compilation) $14.99 $13.50All you need to know about the 2017 AFL season! Read expert predictions, fill in the fixture and keep track of your team’s progress. Plus, get up close and personal with AFL Women’s. Includes activities such as crosswords, mazes, colouring-in and more!

526. Amazing Animal Babies (Chris Packham and Jason Cockroft) $19.99 $18.00Every day, billions of animals are just starting out their lives. Travel around the globe and meet some incredible baby animals as they begin their journey through life in this beautiful, fact-filled non-fiction picture book by wildlife expert, Chris Packham. From Darwin’s froglets and baby earthworms to tiger cubs and meerkat pups, you can discover each of their stories and uncover extra information about these incredible baby animals in the ‘Find Out More’ section at the back of the book.

527. Atlas of Animal Adventures (Lucy Letherland) $35.00 $31.50From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures. Head off on a journey of discovery with this book that collects together nature’s most unmissable events from between the two poles, including epic migrations, extraordinary behaviours, and Herculean habits. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every animal.

528. Australia: Illustrated (Tania McCartney) $29.99 $27.00From the First People to washing lines and crocodiles, football and sunshine, koalas and akubras, skyscrapers and beaches that squeak, this 96-page picture book is a tribute to this wide brown land and its rich and varied multicultural communities. Vibrantly illustrated with watercolour, ink and mono-printing, Australia Illustrated not only celebrates the more ‘typical’ Australian flora, fauna and landmarks, it also showcases the everyday quirks and idiosyncrasies that make Australia unique.

529. Awesome Book of Rap, Rhyme And Putrid Poetry (Andy Jones and Jules Faber) $14.99 $13.50The funniest collection of rap, rhyme, riddles and poems you’ve ever read! An awesome new collection from the bestselling author of ‘The Enormous Book of Hot Jokes for Kool Kids’.

530. Barefoot Book of Children (Teresa Strickland) $27.99 $25.20A ground-breaking work of creative nonfiction, this title is an immersive, multi-faceted picture book designed to offer readers a glimpse into the rich variety of the human experience. With lush hand-painted illustrations from award-winning artist David Dean, each page speaks directly to the reader, inviting children to ask themselves: How do other children live? What do they eat? What games do they play? How are we different? How are we alike?

531. Can We Save the Tiger? (Martin Jenkins and Vicky White) $16.99 $15.30A visually stunning and informative picture book about the world’s endangered animals. Tigers are big, beautiful and fierce. But, like many other animals, they are in danger of becoming extinct. With breathtaking illustrations this picture book tells us about the threats to the many endangered species on our planet and the need to prevent their extinction.

532-536. City Adventure (Various) $27.99 $25.20eaExplore some of the busiest and most vibrant cities around the world and learn about their iconic landmarks. Visually striking full-colour imagery and simple text features will bring each city to life in this engaging new series.532. Beijing 533. London 534. New Delhi 535. New York 536. Sydney

537. Coding for Beginners: Using Python (Louie Stowell) $24.99 $22.50An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Python (a widely used programming language), allowing them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen.

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538. Coding Projects with Scratch Made Easy (Dorling Kindersley) $12.99 $11.70Download Scratch and learn to code with this fun, fill-in workbook for new coders. Scratch is quick and easy-to-use, especially for kids who have no experience. Computer programming is a powerful tool for children to learn and is fast becoming an essential part of the Australian curriculum. Coding Projects with Scratch Made Easy is a great starting point for understanding code, learning how to program, and practising computer language. In no time children will crack the basics, gain confidence, and get coding.

539. Day of the Dinosaurs (Steve Brusatte and Daniel Chester) $29.99 $27.00Learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this book that allows you to compare the biggest, fastest and fiercest creatures of the land, sea and sky from four different prehistoric periods: the Triassic, the early Jurassic, the Late Jurassic and the Cretaceous. Sections on diet, weapons and defence and dinosaur senses make this a comprehensive introduction to one of the earth’s most successful animals.

540-543. Eat Smart (Vic Parker) $19.99 $18.00eaFrom the farm, to the shop, to your plate. Learn about where our food comes from and how it helps our bodies when we eat it. The activities in Eat Smart encourage young readers to think about food variety, and what they need to put into their bodies to stay strong and healthy. Clear and simple text helps explain tricky topics and food fact boxes give entertaining facts in bite-size chunks.540. Cereal 541. Fruit 542. Meat and Fish 543. Vegetables

544. Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover (Martin Jenkins and Stephen Biesty) $34.99 $31.50

A fascinating account of space exploration with lavish cross-section illustrations by Stephen Biesty, covering early astronomy, rockets, the Space Race and the future of space-travel.

545. First Book of Animals (Nicola Davies and Petr Horacek) $29.99 $27.00A spellbinding treasury of poems about the animal world, illustrated in breathtaking detail by Petr Horacek. Polar bears playing on the ice, tigers hunting in the jungle, fireflies twinkling in the evening sky and nightingales singing in the heart of the woods - there are animals everywhere. From blue whales to bumblebee bats and everything in between. This book is a glorious celebration of life in the wild in all its variety and splendour, and belongs on every child’s bookshelf.

546. For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story (Rebecca Langston-George and Janna Bock) $14.99 $13.50

She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. Discover Malala’s story through this powerful narrative telling, and come to see how one brave girl named Malala changed the world.

547. Game On: Gaming Live! (Compilation) $14.99 $13.50Gaming Live will provide a complete guide to live streaming and gaming, taking advantage of the huge audiences across all live streaming platforms. Gaming Live presents exclusive interviews directly from the biggest YouTube and Twitch stars in the world. There will be insights into their favourite games, what they’re looking forward to in the gaming world, their most embarrassing secrets, and their very own tips and tricks for becoming a global live streaming star.

548. Go Gaming! The Ultimate Guide To Mobile Games (Compilation) $14.99 $13.50Through games such as Minecraft, The Simpsons: Tapped Out and Clash Of Clans, an increasing number of teenagers are getting their gaming kicks from smart devices rather than consoles. With so many mobile games out there, how will they know which games deserve their valuable time and money? In Go Gaming!, experts break down how to dominate the trickiest games around, from the multiplayer mayhem of Hearthstone to the single-player trickery of FTL: Faster Than Light. Hear the fascinating stories behind development from the studios that made the games that went on to take over the world!

549. Goodbye Book, The (Todd Parr) $28.99 $23.19Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd Parr tells a moving and wholly accessible story about saying goodbye. Touching upon the host of emotions children experience, Todd reminds readers that it’s okay not to know all the answers, and that someone will always be there to support them. An invaluable resource for life’s toughest moments.

550. Great Big Body Book, The (Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith) $27.99 $25.20The fourth book in this internationally best-selling series says that everybody needs some body! Our bodies come in all shapes and sizes and they change throughout our lives, from newborn babies and children through to teenagers, and maybe to mums and dads and grandparents. Find out about growing and learning, big and small, keeping fit, breaks and bruises, the five senses, using our minds, how we are the same and how we are different - and lots more.

551. I Am Josephine (And I Am A Living Thing) (Jan Thornhill and Jacqui Lee) $26.99 $21.59Meet Josephine: she’s a little girl, a big sister and a human being. She’s also a mammal, an animal and a living thing - all identities she explores in this simple but informative picture book that provides a fabulous introduction to classification. Inspired by science and nature writer Jan Thornhill’s many school visits, this book is intended to help children recognise themselves as part of the natural world, with an emphasis on how all living things share similarities.

552. Lots! (Marc Martin) $24.99 $22.50From Hong Kong to the Amazon and Ulaanbaatar to Antarctica, come on a guided journey around the world and discover the many things that make each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colourful cows, prolific pastries, staggering skylines, terrible traffic, bustling bodies, burglarising baboons…you’ll be surprised by what you find along the way! Almost!

553. Magic Show Book, The (Dorling Kindersley) $35.00 $31.50Bursting at the seams with the latest magic tricks, get ready to deceive, astonish and wow your audience with a show-stopping, jaw-dropping performance. Turn the pages to face your audience and amaze them with spectacular pop-ups; while secret flaps contain concealed instructions for your eyes only, your magic tricks will never go wrong again! With your very own wand inside The Magic Show Book, there isn’t a moment to lose on your road to magical discovery.

554. Meet Nellie Melba (Janeen Brian and Claire Murphy) $24.99 $22.50Dame Nellie Melba was Australia’s first classical music star. The beauty of her singing was celebrated around the globe. She was appointed Dame Commander, OBE for her enormous fundraising efforts during World War One and today she is commemorated on Australia’s hundred dollar banknote. This is the story of how she rose to fame, and how she brought opera to Australians in the city and in the bush.

555. Meet the Flying Doctors (George Ivanoff and Ben Wood) $24.99 $22.50In the early 20th century, Reverend John Flynn saw the potential for aeroplanes to bring urgent medical care to people in outback Australia. He campaigned for more than ten years to make his big idea a reality. That big idea became the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Today the RFDS is a not-for-profit organisation that provides emergency and primary health care across Australia.

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)556. My School, Our World: Incredible And Unusual Schools Around the World

(Susan Hughes) $19.99 $15.99A truly unique book that explores how children around the world are finding ways of getting an education, despite the most unusual or challenging circumstances. There’s a whole world of incredible and unusual schools out there! From schools in caves or on boats to mobile schools and even schools than ‘un-school’, this book celebrates the people and places that work to ensure that even children living in the most challenging or unusual of circumstances can get an education.

557-560. Our Digital Planet (Ben Hubbard) $26.99 $24.30eaTake a look into the workings of our digital planet! From computer programs and WiFi to hardware and hard drives, this series will take you inside the computer and online world that you use every day.557. How Coding Works 559. Staying Safe Online 558. How Computers Work 560. Using Digital Technology

561-566. Our Special World (Liz Lennon) $24.99 $22.50eaOur Special World is a series of books offering a simple text and photographs that help young children learn about the world around them. The books seek to show the diverse nature of the world with lots of photographs of children with a disability and from different ethnic backgrounds. Each book includes questions to promote speaking and listening skills.561. Keeping Safe 563. My Family 565. My Senses 562. My Body 564. My Friends NEW 566. Seasons, The NEW

567. Out of the Box: 25 Incredible Craft Projects (Dorling Kindersley) $29.99 $27.00Out of the Box will broaden children’s imagination and develop craft skills through interactive play and creativity with clear step-by-step instructions showing you how to build 25 astonishing cardboard models. Build something brilliant with recycled card, from castles to animal masks, dens and even dinosaurs! You will be astounded at what the humble cardboard box can be transformed into. Out of the Box is a new approach to recycling.

568. Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets (Kwame Alexander and Ekua Holmes) $24.99 $22.50Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. Stunning mixed-media images by Ekua Holmes, winner of a Caldecott Honor and a John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, complete the celebration and invite the reader to listen, wonder, and perhaps even pick up a pen.

569-574. Physical Science $29.99 $27.00eaSimple text and bright photographs explain these basic physical science concepts for beginning readers. Each title concludes with a simple, kid-friendly science activity.569. Electricity 571. Light 573. Matter 570. Forces 572. Magnetism 574. Sound

575. Science: Year by Year (Dorling Kindersley) $35.00 $31.50A journey through scientific discovery, from stone tools and simple machines to rockets and robots, Science Year by Year traces the key steps in the history of science and is packed full of fascinating science facts. The easy-to-follow timeline information transforms momentous scientific discoveries into manageable chunks of knowledge so you can easily explore the ideas, experiments and technologies that have shaped our daily lives. Using stunning images to reveal snapshots of scientific history that add context to the amazing ideas.

576. Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille (Jen Bryant and Boris Kulikov) $29.99 $27.00An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille - a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him. And so he invented his own alphabet - a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch.

577. Story of Australia, The (Robert Lewis) $34.99 $27.99How did Australia’s earliest human inhabitants reach the island continent? Which discovery ushered in a new era of immigration, prosperity and technological advancement? How did a far-flung colony and military outpost transform into one of the wealthiest and most peaceful nations in the modern world? Dip into the pages to discover these answers and more ... This detailed illustrated history of Australia journeys from the formation of the continent to the growth of a modern, thriving nation. Clear, accessible text offers explanations of key events and the people behind them. From the enduring cultures of Australia’s Indigenous people, European exploration and colonisation, and the tragic impacts of two world wars, The Story of Australia concludes with the exciting fast-paced development of the last decades of the 20th century. 416 pages

578-583. Technology Timelines $19.99 $18.00eaTechnology Timelines is a series of six books, tracing the development of specific technologies through the ages.578. Aircraft 580. Digital Technology 582. Spacecraft 579. Car 581. Music Technology 583. Telephones and Mobiles

584. Utterly Amazing Dinosaur (Dustin Growick) $39.99 $36.00Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is a beautiful pop-up book which brings to life different dinosaurs with amazing paper tricks. Learn how dinosaurs fought and defended themselves, and discover how fossils form over time. With pop-ups, activities to try at home and bite sized mind-blowing facts Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is perfect for any child obsessed with all things prehistoric.

585. Utterly Amazing Earth (Dorling Kindersley) $35.00 $31.50Utterly Amazing Earth is a jaw-dropping pop-up book packed with fascinating facts about our amazing planet. Go deep below the Earth’s crust to discover earth shattering facts. From volcanoes to earthquakes, the water cycle to seasons, this beautiful pop-up book brings to life amazing phenomena with brilliant paper tricks. Learn how rocks are made and shaped, and what causes the seasons.

586. Welcome to Country (Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy) $24.99 $22.50Aunty Joy Wandin Murphy is a most respected senior Wurundjeri elder of the Kulin alliance. This is a very accessible welcome that introduces and gives meaning and explanation within the text to the customs and symbols of Indigenous Australia. Aboriginal communities across Australia have boundaries that are defined by mountain ranges and waterways. Traditionally, to cross these boundaries or enter community country you needed permission from the neighbouring community. When this permission was granted the ceremony now called Welcome to Country took place. Each community had its own way of welcoming to country, and they still do today.

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)587. What Is Poetry: The Essential Guide To Poems (Michael Rosen) $14.99 $13.50Over many years as a working poet, Michael Rosen has thought a great deal about what poems are, what they can do and the pleasure that comes from writing and reading poetry. In this invaluable handbook, he shares this knowledge and experience in book form for the very first time. Starting with a detailed analysis of a number of classic poems, he offers a real “writer’s guide” to writing and performing poems, as well as a wealth of technical information and tips. He then takes a fascinating look at a selection of his own poems and explains how and why he wrote them.

588. Where’s Horrid Henry? (Francesca Simon and Tony Ross) $19.99 $18.00 Featuring 32 pages of fiendish things to spot, join Henry and his friends (and evilest enemies) on their awesome adventures - from birthday parties and camping trips to hiding out at a spooky haunted house. With a challenging checklist of things to find, this is Henry’s most horrid challenge yet!

589. Who Are Refugees and Migrants? (Michael Rosen) $32.99 $29.66What does it mean for people to have to leave their homes, and what happens when they seek entry to another country? This book explores the history of refugees and migration around the world and the effects on people of never-ending war and conflict. It compares the effects on society of diversity and inter-culturalism with historical attempts to create a racially ‘pure’ culture. It takes an international perspective, and offers a range of views from people who have personal experience of migration. Aimed at ages 10+, the book encourages readers to think for themselves about the issues involved. There is also a role-play activity asking readers to imagine themselves in the situation of having to decide whether to leave their homes and seek refuge in a new country.

(RRP) (SCHOOL)590. 50 Easter Things to Make and Do (Usborne) $9.99 $9.00A handy book full of simple craft activities for Easter, each with fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions, plus hints and tips on how to get the very best results. Projects include decorative Easter garlands, fingerprint bunnies, a hatching chick card, decorated eggs and lots more. Full colour illustrations throughout.

591. Easter Hunt in the Hundred Acre Wood (AA Milne) $16.99 $15.30It’s Easter in the Hundred Acre Wood, and all the friends are getting ready for the Easter hunt! Join Pooh, Piglet, Owl and even gloomy Eeyore as they race through the wood to find their favourite things in this beautifully illustrated storybook.

592. Easter Story, The (Antonio Jackson and Guiliano Ferri) $14.99 $13.50This retelling of the Easter story is both clear and detailed, fully explaining the message of God’s love in a way that children will be able to easily understand. The book follows this important episode from Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem right through to the resurrection. Giuliano Ferri’s illustrations are peaceful, gentle and elegant, making this a sophisticated picture story book for older children.

593. Easter Story, The (Russell Punter and John Joven) $12.99 $11.70This charmingly illustrated picture book sensitively tells the dramatic events of the Easter story for young readers. When Jesus rides into Jerusalem he is welcomed by cheering crowds. But soon the temple priests are plotting against him... A lovely book to read together around Easter or for new readers to enjoy alone.

594. First Bible Story Book and Book of Prayers Boxed Set, A (Mary Hoffman and Julie Downing) $29.99 $27.00

Two beautifully illustrated books combined in one. A First Bible Story Book retells 13 specially selected stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Mary Hoffman’s lively narratives preserve all the mystery, wonder, and excitement of the Bible, from Noah’s Ark to The Last Supper. A First Book of Prayers features prayers to suit all occasions and is an inspirational book that the whole family can share and enjoy.

595. I Love Easter (Anna Walker) $14.99 $13.50Join Ollie at the Easter Fair, where baby chicks go, ‘Cheep, cheep, cheep!’ The Easter hunt is so much fun!

596. Let’s Celebrate: Happy Easter – The Festival of New Life (Joyce Bentley) $26.99 $24.30Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide to mark the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, and this book let’s children discover how people around the globe celebrate this important festival and what it means to them, with age-appropriate language. The history, preparation and celebration of Easter are all visualised with beautiful photography, capturing the many ways in which this festival is marked.

597. Lost and Found: Parables Jesus Told (Mary Hoffman and Jackie Morris) $27.99 $25.20A collection of Jesus’ parables with timeless relevance; re-told with warmth in a clear and appealing way. Lost and Found includes: The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, The House on the Rock, The Workers in the Vineyard, The Sewer and the Seed, The Rich Man’s Feast, and The Unforgiving Servant. Recounted in simple and appealing text, these timeless stories are perfect to share with children.

598. My Easter Egg Hunt (Rose Smith and Brice Whatley) $16.99 $15.30Hunting for eggs is fun…when you share with everyone. Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Easter Egg Hunt captures the fun of looking for eggs at Easter time.

599. Stories from the Bible (Kathleen Bostrom and Dinara Mirtalipova) $34.99 $31.50A beautifully illustrated introduction to the Bible, re-telling 15 stories from the Old and the New Testaments for very young children. Stories include: The Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, Joseph and his Amazing Coat, The Baby in the Basket, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Big Fish, The Birth of Jesus, The Sermon on the Mount, Four Faithful Friends, The Feeding of the Five Thousand, The Good Samaritan, The Last Supper, The First Easter and more.

600. Paraphernalia’s Present (Julia Lawrenson and Dee Huxley) $14.99 $13.50Dottie and her hen, Paraphernalia, share breakfast, trips into town, even afternoon tea. But one day Dottie has an accident and Paraphernalia surprises Dottie with the greatest gift of all…friendship.

601. Walking on Water: Miracles Jesus Worked (Mary Hoffman and Jackie Morris) $27.99 $25.20Jesus’ miracles are among the basics of Western culture and in this superb collection their simplicity and drama have been drawn out to appeal to children. Walking on Water includes: The Marriage at Cana, The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Stilling the Storm, the Man cured of Palsy, Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on the Water, the Centurion’s Servant, Healing the Lepers and the Raising of Lazarus. Recounted in simple and appealing text.

602. Where’s the Easter Bunny (Louis Shea) $16.99 $15.30Uh-oh! The Easter Bunny has fallen down a magical burrow! Follow him through wondrous lands full of lollipops, gooey egg centres, fairytale creatures, aliens and more! Will he get back in time to deliver the Easter eggs, or will hungry Foxy spoil everything?

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)603. Big Nate: What’s A Little Noogie Between Friends? (Lincoln Peirce) $16.99 $15.30Nate Wright’s a winner - in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he’s at a loss to explain why. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday night ...with GINA? And why, oh why is one of his classmates (hint: she’s Nate’s dream girl) suddenly moving 3,000 miles away? It’s all enough to make a sixth-grade superstar feel...well, not so super. For all titles in this series type BIG NATE in the search facility at www.pegiwilliams.com.au

604. Clare’s Goodbye (Libby Gleeson and Anna Pignataro) $24.99 $22.50We all have our own way of saying goodbye. Libby Gleeson tells a poignant story about letting go, with evocative illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Anna Pignataro.

605-610. Close Up Continents (Paul Rockett) $19.99 $18.00eaThis unique series gets close up to some amazing areas of our world, and allows readers the opportunity to explore key countries, topographical features and cities in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. In addition, each book highlights significant human, geographical, sporting and economic information. 605. Mapping Africa 607. Mapping Australasia and Antarctica 609. Mapping North America 606. Mapping Asia 608. Mapping Europe 610. Mapping South America

611. Embassy Row #3: Tale the Key and Lock Her Up (Ally Carter) $19.99 $18.00Centuries ago, the royal family of Adria was killed... or so everyone thought. Now Grace Blakely knows the truth: There was one survivor, and that survivor’s blood runs through her veins. This simple fact could cause a revolution - which is why some people will stop at nothing to keep it from coming to light. There is only one way for Grace to save herself, save her family, and save the boy she loves. She must outmaneuver her foes, cut through the web of lies that has surrounded her for years, and go back to the source of all her troubles, despite the risk…Ages 13+612. All Fall Down #1 $16.99 $15.30 613. See How They Run #2 $16.99 $15.30

614-620. Faraway Tree Adventures (Enid Blyton) $14.99 $13.50eaThe Magic Faraway Tree has been entertaining readers for more than 75 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for a whole host of new younger readers to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood.614. In Santa Claus’s House 617. Land of Dreams NEW 619. Land of Magic Medicines 615. Land of Birthdays 618. Land of Goodies 620. Land of Toys NEW 616. Land of Do-As-You-Please

621. Frankie Fish #1: Frankie Fish and the Sonic Suitcase (Peter Helliar) $14.99 $13.50In his first ever kids’ book, Australian comedian Peter Helliar takes young readers on a hilarious time-travel adventure about mega mischief, missing limbs, and a grandad with a wicked secret...

622. Frog and Beaver (Simon James) $24.99 $22.50Frog and his friends all live happily together on the river. At least they do until Beaver comes along. Beaver is determined to build the biggest and best dam that anyone has ever seen, but it’s so big that it stops all the water and Frog and his friends are forced to move. Frog tries to warn Beaver that his dam is too big, but inconsiderate Beaver just won’t listen...

623. Gaming Record Breakers (Clive Gifford) $19.99 $18.00Become an expert gamer with all the facts and records about the top consoles and computer games at your fingertips. Discover marathon game sessions, world-record high scores, best-selling games and the most-expensive gear available in this must-have gaming guide. It’s crammed full of facts, stats and eye-popping full-page images of the most amazing computer games ever made.

624. Land of Nod (Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Hunter) $24.99 $22.50Ever wondered about the mysterious place we all visit when we fall asleep? Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic children’s poem about dreamland is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. This picture book will bring the beloved Scottish author’s work to a whole new generation of young readers.

625. One Little Goat (Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner) $24.99 $22.50A wonderful cumulative tale, which starts with a goat and ends with a goat and in between takes readers on a riotous journey of nonsense. With fabulous repetition and shout-aloud sound effects, the text is brilliantly complemented by Andrew Joyner’s increasingly hilarious illustrations. The text is based on a traditional song recited at the close of the Jewish Passover.

626. Pegasus #6: Pegasus and the End of Olympus (Kate O’Hearn) $15.99 $14.40Join Emily and Pegasus one last time, in the conclusion to the Pegasus series! After the events in Hawaii, Emily is struggling to adjust. With the blessing of Jupiter and the elder Olympians, Emily decides she must return to Earth one last time, to fulfil a promise made long ago. But when she arrives, she is horrified to find that the CRU have taken more victims. Emily has no choice but to expose herself, Pegasus, Joel and their close Olympian friends including Lorin, to the biggest danger they’ve ever faced, as they delve deeper into the CRU and make an astonishing discovery about its origins. Ages 13+627. Pegasus and the Flame #1 $14.99 $13.50 628. Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus #2 $14.99 $13.50 629. Pegasus and the New Olympians #3 $14.99 $13.50

630. Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus #4 $14.99 $13.50 631. Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans #5 $14.99 $13.50

632. Penelope Perfect #6: Green Eyed Monster. The (Chrissy Perry) $14.99 $13.50eaPenelope has two problems. Her Very Best Friend Bob has been talking a lot (too much really) about a new friend from karate class. Penelope knows that she shouldn’t be jealous, but sometimes it’s hard not to be – especially when it comes to Bob. To make things worse, her mum has started dating. Penelope and her brother don’t know why she can’t just be happy with their family of three. Surely they’re better than a new boyfriend? 633. Project Best Friend 636. Truly Terrible Mistake 634. Very Private List for Camp Success 637. Quiz Questions and Complicated Crushes 635. Lucky Jars and Broken Promises

638. This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives if Seven Kids From Around the World (Matt Lamothe) $29.99 $27.00

‘This Is How We Do It’ follows the lives of seven real kids from Japan, Uganda, Russia, Iran, Peru, India and Italy for a single day. From the time each kid wakes up until the time they fall asleep, the details of their days differ: their homes are different, their schools are different, even how they play is different. In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag. In Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. In Russia, Oleg plays hockey almost every day after school. But the shared rhythm of their days - and this one world we all share - unite them together.

639. We Are Family (Patricia Hegarty and Ryan Wheatcroft) $19.99 $18.00Wherever we are, whatever the weather, families always stick together. All families are different – and yet in many ways the same. This book celebrates the differences and similarities between eight families as they eat, sleep, work and play together. A gentle rhyming text and vivid illustrations bring each family’s story to life.

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(RRP) (SCHOOL)640. Cow Tripped Over the Moon (Tony Wilson and Laura Wood) $24.99 $22.50Hey diddle diddle, You all know the riddle, A cow jumps over the moon... But the moon is very high in the sky. How many attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap?

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