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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
ALISON JAY
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
This visual feast from acclaimed illustrator Alison Jay is the perfect festive gift.
On Christmas Eve, a man buys presents for the woman he loves, beginning with a
partridge in a pear tree. The couple travel through town and the gifts pile up, until
they get to a Christmas party so magnificent, it is a little overwhelming … leading
them to slip back to the quiet of home, where their partridge is waiting.
ISBN: 9781742761145
RRP: $19.99 (HB)
DECK THE SHED WITH BITS OF WATTLE
COLIN BUCHANAN & GREG CHAMPION
ILLUSTRATED BY GLEN SINGLETON
Deck the shed with bits of wattle,
Whack some gum leaves in a bottle
Syd Echnida’s feeling chipper,
‘It’s Christmas Eve – my shed’s a ripper!’
FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
Syd Echidna’s helpful friends make sure Syd’s Christmas is merry and his shed’s a
ripper! Sing along with the bonus CD performed by Colin Buchanan.
ISBN: 9781743620427
RRP: $19.99 (HB + CD)
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS ANNUAL
VARIOUS AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS
This luscious collection of seasonal fiction, nonfiction, poems, recipes and more
is the perfect Christmas annual. Stories span the range from funny to dramatic,
fantasy to adventure, to stories about family – all with a Christmas theme.
Authors and illustrators include Ursula Dubosarsky, Kim Gamble, Sally Rippin,
Sophie Masson, Kate Forsythe, Michael Pryor, Stephen Axelsen and many more.
A percentage of proceeds from publication of this book will go to Room to Read,
the educational/literacy charity working with young people in Asia and Africa.
ISBN: 9780992283858
RRP: $24.99 (PB)
LITTLE DOG AND THE CHRISTMAS WISH
CORINNE FENTON • ILLUSTRATED BY ROBIN COWCHER
A charming and nostalgic Christmas story about a much-loved little dog who
finds his way home for Christmas.
Little Dog and Jonathan are best friends. They do everything together. But on
Christmas Eve, Little Dog finds himself lost and alone in a busy city. How will he
find his way home? Can Christmas wishes come true?
ISBN: 9781742032368
RRP: $24.95 (HB)
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SANTA’S BUSY REINDEER
ED ALLEN • ILLUSTRATED BY NATHANIEL ECKSTROM
Ten of Santa’s reindeer were going out for a skate,
but when one of those reindeer flew right over the gate,
there were only nine of Santa’s reindeer left going
for a skate.
It’s nearly Christmas! The presents are wrapped and the sleigh is packed, but
ten of Santa’s reindeer still have lots to do. Find out what they get up to before
their busiest day of the year!
ISBN: 9781743624180
RRP: $16.99 (HB)
JOHN WILIAMSON’S CHRISTMAS
IN AUSTRALIA
JOHN WILLIAMSON • ILLUSTRATED BY MITCH VANE
It’s December in Australia,
Time to remember all the family.
Gather round for a photo.
Hang on, Dad, where did Sam go?
We gotta get everyone in the picture.
It’s Christmas in Australia and Dad wants that perfect Christmas family photo,
but someone is always missing! From the hugely popular family song by
Australian icon and singer–songwriter John Williamson and brought to life by
talented artist Mitch Vane.
ISBN: 9780670077724
RRP: $19.99 (HB)
TEA AND SUGAR CHRISTMAS
JANE JOLLY • ILLUSTRATED BY ROBERT INGPEN
Join Kathleen in the outback as she eagerly awaits the Christmas Tea and Sugar
train. Will she meet Father Christmas? Will she receive a Christmas gift from
him?
A delightful, heart-warming story that will intrigue, captivate and introduce
readers to a slice of the past. The book is beautifully illustrated and includes a
wonderful double fold-out image showing the shops inside all the carriages.
ISBN: 9780642278630
RRP: $24.99 (HB)
THERE WAS AN OLD BLOKE WHO
SWALLOWED A PRESENT
P. CRUMBLE • ILLUSTRATED BY LOUIS SHEA
There was an old bloke who swallowed a present.
I don’t know why he swallowed a present . . .
Now that’s not pleasant!
The old bloke has swallowed one of Santa’s presents! Keep an eye on your
Christmas tree and guard your stockings because now he’s on the hunt for
more Christmas snacks!
This Aussie Christmas take on the classic rhyme comes with an amazing
lenticular moving image cover!
ISBN: 9781743625255
RRP: $15.99 (PB)