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For the second time in his short life, Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Two years ago, his entire family was slaughtered. Now, at 14, in a hideous echo of the past, he’s the lone survivor of his foster family’s mass murder. When detective Jane Rizzoli is put on the case and meets two orphans whose pasts bear a shocking resemblance to Teddy’s, it becomes clear that a predator has more than one victim in mind. Softcover • 328 pages •
How well do you know your neighbours? Human Remains is a deeply disturbing and powerful psychological thriller that will have you checking the locks on your doors and windows.
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Hidden in the wreckage of a plane is a list of names which people both good and evil seek to possess, and the race to secure it draws in PI Charlie Parker in The Wrath Of Angels.
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Her life will never be the same Through The Glass by Shannon Moroney is the shocking first-hand account of a newly-wed woman whose husband committed violent sex attacks at their family home.
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Police officer, family man – and a killer without a conscience
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A searing portrait of an unusually cruel killer, this book tells of how NSW policeman Paul Wilkinson killed his lover, trainee nurse Kylie Labouchardiere, in order to save his marriage, and how he tried to frame a fellow policeman, Geoff Lowe, for her murder.
On New Year’s Day, 1963, the half-naked bodies of physicist Dr Gilbert Bogle and his lover Mrs Margaret Chandler were found beside the Lane Cove River, with no clue as to how they died.
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A moving and inspirational true story In A Gift Of Hope, Danielle Steel gives an account of the 11 years she spent working anonymously as part of a small team to help the homeless of San Francisco. Hardback • 128 pages •
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Proud to be a truckie The Nullarbor Kid tells of the adventures of pioneer trucker Ray Gilleland and his mates, at a time when outback roads were little more than corrugated dirt tracks.
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There are stories of regulations set to strangle the new industry and drivers who fought back with every trick in the book, trucks not suited for the Australian heat and mountain climbs in low gear – and through it all, the mateship and romance of long-haul driving. Softcover • 288 pages •
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Insights into the emotionally charged issue of childhood obesity When a doctor pronounced Dara-Lynn Weiss’s daughter, Bea, obese at the age of seven, the mother of two knew she had to take action. But how can a woman with her own food and body issues successfully parent a little girl around the issue of obesity? In The Heavy, Weiss chronicles the struggle to get Bea healthy. In describing their journey – complete with frustrations, self-recriminations, dark humour and some surprising strategies – she reveals the hypocrisy inherent in the debates over many issues: from processed food and school lunches, to eating disorders, parenting methods and kids’ self-esteem. The Heavy will leave readers applauding Weiss’s success, bravery and her unconditional love for her daughter. Softcover • 336 pages •
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Baking your own bread is a breeze with Traditional Bread Making, a collection of classic and specialist recipes for delicious breads from around the world. Then serve your bread with one of the easy-to-make jams or preserves featured in Traditional Jams & Preserves. As well as recipes, each retro-style book contains helpful advice and a handy glossary at the back. Colour illustrations • Hardback • 160 pages •
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Economical, easy and stress free If you want to spend less time in the kitchen but still eat well, Take One Pot is the cookbook for you. Hugely talented chef Georgie Fuggle has compiled a wonderful array of original recipes for speedy soups, slow-cooked stews, flavoursome roasts and irresistible desserts – all cooked in a single pot. The Peanut Curried Chicken, Squid With Chorizo & Beans and Peach, Mint & Brioche Trifle are absolutely delicious! Colour photos • Paperback • 176 pages •
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Now in a giftsized format Cupcakes Galore contains recipes for 120 delicious cupcakes and frostings, while Cookies Galore contains 120 recipes for cookies that will have your family asking for more. Colour photos • Set of 2 hardbacks • 192 pages each •
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Fun to make and great to share Making mini food is an increasingly popular trend, and these two books contain recipes for mini versions of everyone’s favourite sweets and desserts. Mini Sweets includes everything from classic toffee and fudge recipes to sophisticated after-dinner treats such as Chilli Chocolate Thins, while Mini Desserts features a selection of gorgeous bite-sized desserts, from Blueberry Pancakes to Tropical Caramel Custards. Colour photos • Set of 2 hardbacks •
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Now you can make this legend of the pastry world at home Looking through the patisserie window, the éclair can make anyone swoon. And with Secrets Of Eclairs, you’ll discover how simple this cult pastry is to make.
Marshmallows are the new macarons The Artisan Marshmallow features 40 marshmallow recipes, from Toasted Coconut, Cinnamon And Lemon, to Sweet Potato Spice, Champagne, Chocolate-Chilli and Mocha. Colour photos • Hardback • 120 pages •
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For beginners and more experienced cake decorators The Australian Women’s Weekly Decorating Cakes is full of magical cakes for any occasion that calls for a celebration – weddings, christenings, birthdays, anniversaries and more. It includes triple-tested recipes for all levels of cake decorating experience. Each recipe comes with clear step-by-step photos and a picture of the finished cake, and useful information on cake decorating techniques is also included. Colour photos • Hardback • 240 pages •
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This gorgeous book includes simple yet delicious recipes for breads, scones, biscuits, tarts, quiches, muffins, pies and cakes – all accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions, beautiful photographs, and indispensable time-tested advice from Grandma. Colour photos • Hardback • 192 pages •
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It contains information on the origins of smoke-curing, basic smoking processes, raw materials, equipment and storage. In addition, there are 25 recipes for meat, game, fish and shellfish. Colour illustrations • Paperback • 128 pages •
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Tart It Up! features fabulous recipes for sweet and savoury tarts and pies, from ‘Proper’ Quiche Lorraine and Lamb & Morrocan Spice Pie, to Strawberry Tart Royal. Colour photos •
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From authentic recipes steeped in history, to more contemporary dishes and modern fusions of East and West, Asian Cooking Companion is the must-have Asian cookbook.
Salsas, Dressings & Sauces and Tapas & Starters each contain 45 delicious recipes for both everyday cooking and entertaining that are straightforward to prepare and don’t require hours in the kitchen.
With comprehensive information on ingredients, techniques and equipment, as well stunning photos and step-by-step instructions, this indispensable kitchen companion will inspire you to bring the best of Asian cooking to your table. Colour photos • Hardback • 640 pages •
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Your dinners will be winners with Andy Allen’s recipes The Next Element features over 80 of Andy Allen’s recipes for home-style family dinners and meals using local produce, seafood, Mexican and tapas recipes and more. Colour photos •
From curries and breads to side dishes and desserts, this new edition of Ramola Parbhoo’s Traditional Indian Cooking contains 170 easyto-prepare recipes. Colour photos • Paperback • 208 pages •
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Following the success of 30 Minute Meals, one of the most popular cookbooks of all time, 15 Minute Meals will give you the skills to create wonderful meals in no time at all! Colour photos • Hardback • 287 pages •
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Includes a free needle kit to get you started This new mini-edition of Patch! presents Cath Kidston’s innovative take on traditional patchwork, which combines both established techniques and a more contemporary approach to the craft. Mixing her own distinctive prints with vintage fabrics, Cath has designed 30 original projects, including pieced quilts, accessories and home furnishings like bags, cushions, pillowcases and a dog bed. Colour photos & artworks •
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Colourful crafty creations With step-by-step instructions and photography, Happy Stitch contains 30 charming felt and fabric projects using hand sewing, embroidery and appliqué techniques. Colour photographs & illustrations • Paperback • 144 pages •
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A stunning array of floral knitted blocks 75 Knitted Floral Blocks features 75 knitted blocks in all shapes and sizes, each with a floral theme, taken either from traditional sources or completely new. Utilising a mixture of knitting techniques, the blocks range from simple corner-to-corner squares to geometric shapes. Also included are projects for combining the blocks, from chunky yarn cushions to patchwork throws. Colour photos • Softcover • 128 pages •
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Master the crafts of knitting and sewing With information on all the basics plus 80 projects in total, A Guide To Knitting and A Guide To Sewing are the perfect introductions to these popular crafts and also suitable for all those looking to expand their existing skills. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs will ensure that you’ll develop your skills and learn new techniques in no time at all! Colour illustrations • Set of 2 wiro-bound hardcovers •
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Gorgeous, easy-tosew quilts Learn how to sew 12 beautiful handmade quilts – from an art deco rose quilt to a children’s elephant quilt – with Lynne Edwards’ simple blanket appliqué technique. Colour photos & illustrations • 12 patterns • Hardback • 144 pages •
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Much more than just folded paper Refashion your wardrobe Featuring 30 simple projects, Recycled Chic will show how you can renew your existing clothes and accessories, or alter preloved garments and fabric to suit your individual taste. Colour photos • Paperback • 160 pages •
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Written by origami expert Matthew Gardiner, with contributions by leading origami artists, Designer Origami is the ultimate guide to the stylish, creative and innovative world of origami design. With this book you’ll learn folding techniques for paper, plastics and fabrics, and then how to use these techniques to make your own origami jewellery, clothing, lighting, home decorations and permanent displays.
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Create your own one-off pieces Paper Jewellery features 35 beautiful projects for making stunning jewellery out of paper using four basis methods: papiermâché, rolling, folding and quilling. Colour photos • Paperback • 128 pages •
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Driven by the idea that we’re all inspired in different ways, Alternative Art Journals will show you how to incorporate art into your daily life by creating a personal, unique journal.
The granny square is a classic crochet motif, and Granny Square Love will show you how you can use it to transform your home.
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Experiment with stunning spiral art You can create hundreds of eye-catching spiral designs with this kit. Just pop a pen into a gear, move it around a template, and you’ve got a spectacular spiral! The kit includes two coloured pens, two spiral templates, three gears and a book that explains how to create spiral designs and the easy-to-grasp mathematics governing the appearance of spirals in art, nature and our everyday lives. Boxed set of 2 pens, 2 templates, 3 gears & a paperback book •
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Set free your creativity Just Draw It! provides a foolproof way to pick up the skills – and the confidence – to sketch and experiment without the inhibitions that can get in the way of creativity. Colour illustrations •
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Practical dog outfits with a sense of humour Patterns For Pooches contains 35 crochet designs for outfits for dogs of all shapes and sizes. While several of the patterns are whimsical, their focus is the comfort and warmth of the dog. Basic crochet stitches are used, making the projects suitable for beginner to intermediate levels. Sizing options are also given, as well as instructions on how to tailor an outfit to give your dog the best possible fit. Colour photos • Hardback • 96 pages •
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Turn even the tiniest space into a productive and attractive plot with RHS Grow Your Own Crops In Pots. Follow 30 tried-and-tested ideas for top crop combinations, such as tomato with basil and cut-and-come-again vegetables. Discover the essential techniques that every containergardener should know, and use the crop directory to find out the best way to grow more than 60 vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers. Colour photos • Hardback • 176 pages •
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Organised by different household areas and broken down alphabetically for ease of use, Clean As A Whistle is a collection of household hints and tips designed to help you organise your housework so it doesn’t pile up into a burdensome chore.
RHS Latin For Gardeners lists over 3,000 Latin plant names. Each entry includes a pronunciation guide and there are attractive botanical drawings throughout. Colour illustrations • Hardback •
By drawing on Gloria Oxford’s organisational skills and problem-solving methods, you’ll no longer have to dedicate entire days to household cleaning. Hardback • 171 pages •
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Providing a thorough grounding in basic garden landscaping skills, Garden DIY contains more than 50 stylish and diverse projects, catering for all tastes and budgets. Colour photos • Hardback • 373 pages •
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Stop the itch and prevent eczema for life The Eczema Diet, from Karen Fischer, a highly regarded nutritionist and author of The Healthy Skin Diet, includes all the facts and scientific research on eczema, as well as itch-busting treatments that offer immediate relief, and a tried-andtested diet. Also included are 100 delicious recipes, suitable for everyone in the family, an extensive meal plan, and shopping lists that are clear and easy to follow. Softcover • 276 pages •
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Want to be the best possible version of you? Who wouldn’t! In Your Best Body, Michelle Bridges, Australia’s most successful diet and fitness expert, gives all the tools you need to achieve your goals, whether it’s losing weight or working a slammin’ set of shoulders, a tight midsection and a great pair of legs. From getting your head right and knowing which foods you should eat, to exercising effectively to burn fat and give you more energy, this book is onestop shop for getting the most out of yourself. It includes: positive thinking techniques; a complete two-week program that will allow you to build your own workouts; a glossary of exercises so you’ll never be bored; 30 fresh new recipes for nutritious dishes; and up-to-date information on superfoods. Colour photos • Paperback • 176 pages •
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Enjoy your food and lose weight Packed with more than 100 delicious recipes, The Greedy Girl’s Diet will show you how to shave off the hidden calories in meals, all without anyone noticing. Colour photos • Paperback • 191 pages •
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Harness the natural healing power of herbs From herbs that relieve throat and ear infections, to calming drinks and inhalations, find out how herbs can fight illness and enhance your general wellbeing. Following the simple, step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to make your own tinctures, decoctions, infused oils, ointments and creams, syrups and vinegars. Also included is a history of herbal traditions, from those of the Sumerians and the ancient Egyptians to today. Over 200 illustrations • Hardback • 224 pages •
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The web of deception that Stories of tragedy, war, NEW ensnared Hitler’s army heroism, greed and love D-Day, 6 June 1944, was a victory of arms. But it was also a triumph for a different kind of operation: one of deceit, aimed at convincing the Nazis that Calais and Norway, not Normandy, were the targets of the 150,000-strong invasion force. The deception involved every branch of Allied wartime intelligence, but at its heart was a team of five double agents, one of the oddest military units ever assembled: a bisexual Peruvian playgirl, a Polish fighter pilot, a Serbian seducer, a Spaniard with a diploma in chicken farming, and a Frenchwoman whose love for her pet dog nearly wrecked the entire operation. These were not conventional warriors, but their masterpiece of deceit saved countless lives, and Double Cross is their story. Paperback • 448 pages •
Everyone knows the story of the Titanic, but in terms of loss of life it doesn’t even rate as one of the 50 worst maritime disasters of the last 300 years.
The cases of ships sinking are legion: besides icebergs and enemy torpedoes, ships have been sunk by fire, explosions, flooding, capsizing, storms, collisions and human error. Many of these disasters have been almost forgotten, such as the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff in 1945, when 10,000 German civilians died in the freezing Baltic, many of them trapped below decks in total darkness. Including maritime disasters from all over the world, Final Voyage tells the stories of both the ships that were lost and the people who were on them. Paperback • 192 pages •
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In Special Forces Sniper Skills, veteran soldier Robert Stirling examines the role of the sniper and the unique skills employed when serving as part of a Special Forces unit.
In The Tragedy Of The Templars, Michael Haag explores the rise and fall of the Templars in gripping detail, with their beliefs and actions set in the context of their time.
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Discover the layers of meaning in The Hobbit David Day, who was a consultant on Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Hobbit, reveals the puns and riddles, hidden meanings and mythical associations beneath Tolkien’s masterpiece.
The Knots Box contains a step-by-step instruction book with clear illustrations and four lengths of practise rope. It’s the perfect introduction to the art and science of tying effective knots. Boxed set of 96-page
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Never forget anything important again ... This planner helps you keep track of your family’s important details. It features eight dividers with notepaper. Categories include Medical, School and more. Hardback •
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Play lead guitar Perfect for all levels of experience, Lead Guitar Book & DVD covers all the important elements of guitar playing, from basic rock improvisation and simple music theory, through to understanding scales and chords and mastering playing techniques. With practice exercises, clear photos and diagrams, this practical yet inspiring kit will have you playing solo guitar and improvising in no time at all! Box set of 64-page full-colour book & 74-minute DVD •
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A full-throttle car book Holden versus Ford: it’s Australia’s version of Catholics versus Protestants. Australians live in one of the most parochial and knowledgeable automobile markets in the world, and that, says acclaimed author, TV host and comedian Steve Bedwell, is the reason for the fierce rivalry. Using illuminating facts, clever humour and stunning photos, he explores the nation’s greatest cultural divide. Colour photos • Softcover • 224 pages •
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An Australian war horse who became a legend Bill The Bastard is the true story of a great Australian war horse who rode with bravery and valour at Gallipoli and in the desert campaigns of Egypt and Palestine.
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Bill’s heroic efforts and exceptional instincts in battle saved the lives of his rider Major Michael Shanahan and four of Shanahan’s men. By September, 1918, he’d become a symbol of the courage and unbreakable spirit of the Light Horse regiment. Paperback • 274 pages •
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Built from the debris of exploding stars that floated through space for billions of years, home to a zoo of tiny aliens, and controlled by a brain with more possible connections than there are atoms in the universe, the human body is the most incredible thing in existence.
In The Universe Inside You, Brian Clegg explores mitochondria, in-cell powerhouses which are thought to have once been separate creatures; how your eyes are quantum traps, consuming photons of light that have travelled for millions of years; your many senses, which include the ability to detect warps in space and time; and why meeting an attractive person can turn you into an idiot. Once you read this book, you’ll never look at yourself the same way again. Paperback • 224 pages •
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Fun and scientifically accurate In 50 Shades Of Grey Matter, Dr Karl applies his trademark straighttalkin’ scientific sense to a range of Big Questions that you never knew you wanted to ask, but now desperately need the answers to, such as: • Why is the sky blue? • Why is it dark at night? • Why does lunacy erupt under a full moon? • What’s the truth about spinach and Popeye? Illustrations • Softcover • 282 pages •
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An easily understood visual guide Divided into three thematic sections on Life, Theories and Influence, each containing 60 threeminute chunks, 3-Minute Einstein distils the essence of Einstein’s life and work. Illustrations • Softcover • 160 pages •
68082 PRICE 16.99 WAS $22.99 SAVE $ 6 $
Star-gazing made simple Read the guide that explains how to locate celestial objects and then turn the panel of the planisphere to the date and time to reveal the whole sky visble from your location. Wallet with full-colour instructions • Planisphere •
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Babies & Toddlers
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Press the sound buttons to hear the nursery rhymes
Set of 3
Perfect for any baby or toddler, Baby’s Very First Noisy Nursery Rhymes is a gorgeous nursery rhyme book with sound panel. Press the button on the sound panel to hear musical arrangements of six popular nursery rhymes, including ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’, ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ and ‘Humpty Dumpty’. The book includes the words of each rhyme, plus simple, engaging illustrations that will capture young children’s imaginations. Colour illustrations • Board book with sound panel •
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Floatee Books are durable bath books with simple, colourful illustrations that little children will love, perfect for playtime in the bathtub and the swimming pool. The titles in this four-book set include Farmyard, First Words, Vehicles and Jungle and are aimed at encouraging children to learn first words and concepts while having fun in the water. Colour illustrations • Set of 4 bath books •
81184 PRICE $24.99 1+ yrs
Based on the ABC TV show Giggle And Hoot, My Giggle-icious Box Of Books contains three hoot-astic, full-sized board books: Gigglemobile, Bird Bath Boogie and Sweet Dreams. Box set
71453 PRICE $31.99
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1+ yrs
Set of 2 Includes hand puppets
1+ yrs
Meet Dinky Dino and Cheeky Monkey Play Games With Dinky Dino and Play Jokes With Cheeky Monkey are two engaging board books with soft interactive hand puppets, perfect for reading alone or with parents. Set of 2 board books with hand puppets •
76365 PRICE $29.99
Set to become an Australian classic Good Night, Sleep Tight is another perfect picture book from Mem Fox and Judy Horacek, the creators of the bestselling Where Is The Green Sheep?, ideal for bedtime reading. Colour illustrations • Hardback •
69891 PRICE $22.99
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Pull-back Busy Train Book is an exciting interactive storybook with four embedded tracks and a pull-back train toy that will delight little children again and again.
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Watch the train as it whizzes around the tracks
Pull back the train to start its ‘engine’, then place it on the tracks and watch it zoom away from the city station, across bridges and fields, and over a long viaduct until it reaches its destination at the zoo. There’s so much to look out for on every page! Colour illustrations • Hardback with toy train •
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76110 PRICE $31.99
Set of 2
Learn early concepts with Puppy and Kitten
With fun editorial and cute, cuddly artwork, learning to recognise letters and shapes couldn’t be more fun! This set of two padded board books includes ABC and Shapes. Set of 2 padded board books •
3+ yrs Includes toy train
56909 PRICE $16.99 WAS $25.99 SAVE $9 3+ yrs
2+ yrs
Filled with surprises From bestselling Australian author and illustrator Jeannette Rowe, Surprise Surprise! Places introduces little children to a variety of different places including outer space. Colour illustrations • Lift-the-flap hardback •
61546 PRICE $10.99
Includes plush toy
2+ yrs
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Bunny goes to preschool
An Aussie classic
New in the Bunny Loves series, Bunny Loves To Read and Bunny Loves To Write are aimed at encouraging imaginative thinking, reading and storytelling.
Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground and became ... Grug!
With simple yet charming text by Peter Bently, winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011 for Cats Ahoy!, and contemporary illustrations by Deborah Melmon, these are two stories that toddlers will ask for again and again! Colour illustrations • Set of 2 hardbacks •
75496 PRICE $29.99
Now little children can enjoy Grug, the unique and lovable hero of the Australian bush. This fabulous box set includes the original Grug story in board book format and a cuddly Grug plush toy. Box set of board book & plush toy •
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A timeless tale of a boy and his horse Featuring beautiful illustrations by Karin Littlewood, Sea Horse captures the heartwarming relationship between a young child and his horse as they go on an incredible adventure. Destined to become a classic, this breathtaking story of love, loss and the power of dreams will be sure to be adored by both children and adults alike. Colour illustrations • Hardback •
4+ yrs
71578 PRICE $22.99
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Includes a magic glow pen Help Jack and Hannah search for their runaway dog inside a haunted house. Use the magic glow pen to trace over special ink on the page to reveal hidden objects along the way. The rhyming story will help little children distinguish similarities and differences in words and sounds, and the amazing glow technology will encourage them to interact with the story and learn basic pen control in a fun way. Colour illustrations • Board book with pen •
76382 PRICE $18.99
What’s happening on Muddled-up farm? On Muddled-up farm, all of the animals happily make the wrong sounds. But with all the tourists coming to stare at them, the animals plan to stay very quiet ... Colour illustrations • Hardback •
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O is for Owl, P is for Piglet Winnie-the-Pooh 123 and Winnie-the-Pooh ABC are two first-concept board books, stunningly illustrated by Andrew Grey and perfect for early learners. Children will love reciting the alphabet and counting from one to ten with their favourite bear and all his friends. This set would make a lovely addition to any nursery and is the perfect gift for any young child. Colour illustrations • Set of 2 board books •
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Let’s play the naming game! Children will love finding familiar objects in each scene, using clues that are given as pictures and words, with Things That Go and Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn. Colour
4+ yrs
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Set of 2
school age kids
Let the magical adventures begin! Illustrated with colourful artwork, Disney 365 Stories For Girls contains original sparkling stories – one for every day of the year – featuring all of your favourite Disney and Pixar characters. Spend a summer’s evening with Rapunzel, a busy morning with Princess Dot and the Blueberries, and help Tiana cook dinner for her family. Colour illustrations • Hardback •
5+ yrs
71619 PRICE $22.99
Stories for every day of the year With Disney and Pixar characters from Cars to Toy Story, Winnie the Pooh to Aladdin, this book contains 365 action-packed stories – one for every day of the year. Relive the excitement of some of the most popular films, help out Handy Manny, visit Mike and Sulley in Monstropolis and much, much more! Colour illustrations • Hardback •
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Lift the flaps to discover who, what, when, where, how, which and why How many stars are there? Where does cheese come from? What’s sand made of? With entertaining and informative text and illustrations, Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers explores the kinds of questions that young children love to ask.
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The book covers an eclectic mix of subject areas and with over 60 questions and answers, children will be sure to dip into it again and again! Colour illustrations • Hardback •
76151 PRICE $29.99
5+ yrs
71628 PRICE $22.99 5+ yrs
A brilliant boredom buster Featuring characters from all the major Disney films, Disney 365 Things To Do contains something fun to do for every day of the year.
Children will treasure their first picture dictionary
It includes short stories and activities such as pictures to colour in, mazes, puzzles, spot the difference, as well as over 30 stickers. Perfect for the school holidays, young children will never be at a loss for something to do again! Colour illustrations • Hardback • 352 pages •
5+ yrs
75479 PRICE 18.99 $
With a combination of words and bright pictures, this is a fun introduction to the wonderful world of language. It contains over 750 definitions of everyday words. Colour photos • Hardback •
5+ yrs
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Hours of meerkat mayhem
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Includes teapot, cups, saucers & more
The greatest tea party ever! Your child can design and paint their very own tea set in their favourite colours, patterns or theme with this delightful Paint Your Own Tea Set Book & Kit. It includes a full-colour Tea Party Fun Book, a specially-made tea set with teapot, cups, saucers, sugar and milk jugs, a paint brush and an assortment of acrylic paint colours – all packaged in a handy carry case. Full-colour book, teapot, cups & saucers, sugar & milk jugs, 1 paint brush, acrylic paints in a carry case •
77984 PRICE $29.99
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5+ yrs
In this follow-up to the bestselling Where’s The Meerkat?, the madcap meerkat family are jetting off on holiday, and it’s sure to be an action-packed trip. Find them as they relax by the pool, visit the museum, tackle a daredevil day of white water rafting and much more. Each page features an intricate picture and a checklist of items and people to spot along with the meerkats. Colour illustrations • Paperback •
74345 PRICE $14.99
Two enchanting Shirley Barber picture books The Tooth Fairy comes with a silk pouch for storing those special baby teeth. Enchanted features classic tales of fairies, Includes unicorns, woodland silk pouch creatures and magical adventures. Set of 2 hardbacks • Silk pouch •
6+ yrs Set of 2
58749 PRICE $29.99
Set of 2 tins
Full of fun facts and surprises Written in conjunction with the Powerhouse Museum, Australia’s Greatest Innovations & Inventions is a guide to Australia’s most ingenious inventions and their creators. Colour photos • Paperback •
Old-fashioned fun for kids of all ages Learn To Play Recorder contains your very own first recorder and an instruction book, designed to get you playing songs in no time at all! Yo-Yo Tricks & Tips contains an amazing trick yo-yo, plus a book that will teach you how to become a yo-yo master. Both come packaged in attractive retro tins, making them Christmas gifts. Set of 2 tins • 2 instructions books • 1 recorder & 1 yo-yo •
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8+ yrs
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Enid Blyton’s school holiday super-sleuths
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The Mysteries Collection Vol. 1 follows the adventures of The Five Find-Outers as they solve the most mysterious cases ever with the help of their dog Buster.
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Each story in this three-in-one anthology contains all the fun, mystery and excitement that readers have come to expect from Enid Blyton’s classic tales and is accompanied by beautiful black-andwhite illustrations throughout. B&W illustrations • 3-in-1 paperback •
74399 PRICE $22.99
7+ yrs
Two great-value box sets For children who love space adventure, the Rocket box set contains a book packed with fun space facts, activities and a quiz, accompanied by a two metre tall inflatable rocket.
Includes inflatable rocket, stickers, balloons
Set of 2
7+ yrs 6+ yrs
Create ten balloon monsters with Beastly Balloons. This box set includes a die-cut book with monster character profiles, simple step-by-step instructions and press-out 3D pieces, plus 60 fun stickers and ten balloons. 1 hardback & 1 paperback, 2m inflatable rocket, 60 stickers, 10 balloons •
67712 PRICE $22.99
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Fun and factual Why do hurricanes begin? What is a tornado? Why does it snow? Are we really changing the climate? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this hands-on exploration of the world’s weather. Crammed with pop-ups, wheels, tabs to pull, flaps to lift and tons of other supercool things to discover, this amazing guide is full of fascinating facts about our precious climate. Colour illustrations • Hardback •
Hours of holiday entertainment 7+ yrs
Practical Jokes Activity Pack contains a book, trick pencil and chewing gum, while Yes & Know Invisible Ink is packed with fun games, plus a special invisible inkrevealing pen. Set of 2 paperbacks • Trick pencil, chewing gum, pen •
71705 PRICE $19.99 Set of 2
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80348 PRICE $29.99
Kids love learning about animals and our planet Crammed full of interesting facts, photos and illustrations, Animals and Earth are two reference books aimed at 7-12 year olds – perfect for school projects.
Set of 2
7+ yrs
Colour photos & illustrations • Set of 2 hardbacks •
76175 PRICE $29.99
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From the author of A Series Of Unfortunate Events In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organisation nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn’t have 9+ been on his mind. Entirely fresh and completely surprising, this telling of the highly secretive and mystifying events of Lemony Snicket’s youth will appeal both to new readers and devoted fans alike. Hardback •
8+ yrs
7+ yrs
Kids Garden Adventure Kit by Don Burke contains all children need to explore the oudoors. It includes: •A fully illustrated book, packed with 25 activitities suitable for the garden or the park • A garden trowel to dig and plant • A compass to track the sun • A ruler to measure seedlings • A special UV torch to explore nightlife and animal/insect markings.
Table Tennis Book & Kit contains everything you need in order to train to be a table tennis pro!
2 paddles •
69853 PRICE $18.99
Grow, explore and make
Grab a paddle and a friend and get playing The kit includes two paddles, a net and a ball, as well as a fully illustrated book packed with information on all the basics, including scoring and serving, plus diagrams that will show you how to spin, smash and backhand your way to victory. You can play on any table – just set up the net, serve the ball and go! Full-colour 48-page book, net, ball,
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71482 PRICE $22.99
77992 PRICE 29.99 $
Amaze and thrill your family and friends Illusionology reveals the secrets of many famous magic tricks and is packed with step-by-step instructions and accessories so that readers can perform their own tricks. Colour illustrations • Hardback with lift-the-flaps •
9+ yrs
69040 PRICE $26.99 WAS $31.99 SAVE $5
9+ yrs
For the intrepid explorer
With specially commissioned artworks, newspaper accounts, archive photos, and satellite mapping, Epic Adventures will take you on an amazing journey across land, sea and air. Colour illustrations • Hardback • 256 pages •
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