Children's

ISBN: 9780143796541
Title: ATTICUS VAN TASTICUS
Author: DADDO ANDREW
Format: PAPER COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

1750, when times were tough and teeth were rotten...

As part of an ancient family tradition, young Atticus Van Tasticus narrowly escapes a life down the coal mines - or worse, going to school - when he gets to choose the gift of a pirate ship from his Grandnan's treasure pile.

It's a choice that will change the course of history - well, OK, his story, at least. Atticus pulls together a rag-tag bunch misfits - AHEM - a tough, brilliant crew, and sets out to wreak havoc - I mean - live a piratin' life.

With little else to his name, Atticus has a taste for adventure, beauty and danger - where any minute might be your last, and your next minute could be your best (...if only they could get off the dock).

Imprint: Puffin Books
RRP: $14.99

ISBN: 9781760295745
Title: AURORA BURNING : The Aurora Cycle 2
Author: KAUFMAN AMIE
Format: PAPER COVER
Publishing status: May 2020 New Release


Imprint: Allen and Unwin Publishers
RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781760894528
Title: AUSSIE KIDS : Meet Taj at the Lighthouse
Author: CLARKE MAXINE BENEBA
Format: PAPER COVER
Publishing status: BACK IN STOCK SOON

Hi! I'm Taj.
This is my favourite T-shirt.
I brought it to Australia from my old home.
My family came here after a long journey.
It was hard at first, but now I love my new home!

Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years.

From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to a beach in QLD, this junior fiction series celebrates stories about children living in unique places in every state in Australia.

8 characters, 8 stories, 8 authors and illustrators from all 8 states and territories!

Come on an adventure with Aussie Kids and meet Taj from Victoria.

Imprint: Puffin Books
RRP: $12.99

ISBN: 9781526605450
Title: AUSTEN GIRLS
Author: WORSLEY LUCY
Format: PAPER COVER
Publishing status: May 2020 New Release

Would she ever find a real-life husband? Would she even find a partner to dance with at tonight's ball? She just didn't know.

Anna Austen has always been told she must marry rich. Her future depends upon it. While her dear cousin Fanny has a little more choice, she too is under pressure to find a suitor.

But how can either girl know what she wants? Is finding love even an option? The only person who seems to have answers is their Aunt Jane. She has never married. In fact, she's perfectly happy, so surely being single can't be such a bad thing?

The time will come for each of the Austen girls to become the heroines of their own stories. Will they follow in Jane's footsteps?

In this witty, sparkling novel of choices, popular historian LUCY WORSLEY brings alive the delightful life of Jane Austen as you've never seen it before.

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
RRP: $15.99

ISBN: 9780143796572
Title: AUSTRALIA SURVIVAL GUIDE
Author: IVANOFF GEORGE
Format: HARD COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

Oh no! You've been bitten by an inland taipan?

Don't worry, The Australia Survival Guide has the first-aid advice you need!

What's that? You're lost in the bush and need to know how to collect your own water?

The Australia Survival Guide has got you covered.

Our amazing country has its fair share of dangers- sharks, snakes, cyclones and crocodiles can be a serious threat to your life! But don't worry. This book will help you by providing the knowledge you need to survive in all kinds of Aussie conditions - in the bush, in the desert or even at the beach!

So get out there and look around! Even if you think Australia is trying to kill you, The Australia Survival Guide can save your life!

Imprint: Puffin Books
RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781760651756
Title: AUSTRALIAN BABY ANIMALS
Author: LESSAC FRANE
Format: HARD COVER
Publishing status: December 2019 New Release

A classic showcase of Australian baby animals and their families for very young children from a consummate author/illustrator.

With one animal baby featured on each double page spread, this colourful introduction to iconic Australian creatures groups them according to their baby names: joeys, hatchlings, fry, chicks, puggles, pups and platypups. The animals cover the full gamut of family groups: from marsupials to monotremes and reptiles to birds,

Each baby animal is described by one line of text (in bold type). And there's a special additional fact for extra interest.

Imprint: WALKER BOOKS
RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781760502003
Title: AUSTRALIAN BIRDS
Author: CHUN MATTHEW
Format: HARD COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world’s most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. In Australian Birds, acclaimed artist Matt Chun showcases 16 remarkable species that have captured the imagination of the world. From the iconic cockatoo, to the endangered Cassowary, Australian Birds has been carefully curated to inform and entrance readers of all ages.

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781760504694
Title: AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE
Author: CHUN MATT
Format: HARD COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

In this stunning companion to Australian Birds, Matt Chun takes to the oceans to explore Australia's most fascinating sea creatures, from the great white shark to the tiny soldier crab.

Matt Chun's unique way of rendering our natural world will spark young readers' imaginations and evoke awe in all nature enthusiasts.

Imprint: Little Hare Books
RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9780007453627
Title: AWFUL AUNTIE
Author: WALLIAMS DAVID
Format: PAPER COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret - and slightly spooky - weapon up her sleeve...

Imprint: HARPER COLLINS
RRP: $14.99

ISBN: 9781405279895
Title: BABAR COLLECTION : FIVE CLASSIC STORIES
Author: DE BRUNHOFF JEAN
Format: TRADE PAPER COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

A collection of French illustrated classics, which follow the adventures of Babar the elephant as he becomes king of his people, builds a city, founds a family and even meets Father Christmas.

Imprint: Egmont Books
RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9780603577574
Title: BABAR COLLECTION : Four Classic Stories Midi Format
Author: DE BRUNHOFF JEAN
Format: BOXED SET
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE

Jean de Brunhoff's tales of Babar have charmed readers around the world for 80 years. One of those most iconic series of animal books in history, Babar has become a household name both as a character in children's books and on TV. Beautifully illustrated, this edition is an ideal gift for children aged 3 and up.

This slipcase includes the following titles: The Story of Babar, Babar the King, Babar at Home, and Babar's Travels.

Imprint: Egmont Books
RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781419722899
Title: BABARS GUIDE TO PARIS
Author: DE BRUNHOFF LAURENT
Format: HARD COVER
Publishing status: TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Babar the elephant, one of the most beloved and classic characters in children’s literature, showcases his favorite parts of the City of Lights in this memorable trip to Paris, France. Laurent de Brunhoff’s Paris is filled with charming elephants on every page as they enjoy all the sights and sounds of one of Europe’s most popular cities. This all-new full-color picture book, rendered in beautiful watercolors, evokes the classic feel of the bestselling Babar’s Museum of Art, and it will become a must-have read for fans of Babar, those planning a family trip to Paris, and anyone new to the wondrous world of Babar.

When Babar’s youngest daughter, Isabelle, heads to Paris on her own for the first time, he tells her how to enjoy the iconic city to the fullest. An expert Francophile, Babar recommends food, including cafes, street markets, and brassieres; he also offers the best sightseeing tips, especially observing the Eiffel Tower from every angle, walking along the banks of the Seine, visiting the Louvre and Orangerie museums, and exploring the Luxembourg Gardens. There’s even a postcard-perfect opening scene that features the Babar family visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral on a previous vacation. Babar also gives local advice. He tells Isabelle how apartment buildings work, why an elephant may be surprised by the size of an elevator, how to take the metro, how to find a restaurant to call your own, and to walk—walk as much as possible to see everything that Paris has to offer. In the end, Isabelle is encouraged to enjoy her travels, but she is also lovingly reminded to always come home to Celesteville and her family. Like other classic children’s books featuring international adventures, including Madeline in London and Eloise in Paris, readers will be eager to take the trip to Paris with Babar.

Imprint: ABRAMS
RRP: $24.99