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The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks – Katie Kirby
Penguin Books Australia Somehow or other, I have completely missed Lottie Brooks until now but I’m glad we have met. I found this quite hilarious and can easily see why this series has been so popular with tweens. It’s reminiscent of the likes of Wimpy Kid or Tom Weekly but more like an older Clarice…
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh – Mo Willems
Walker Books Australia September 2024 ISBN13:9781760659813 Australia RRP:$19.99 New Zealand RRP:$24.99 Santa leaves his sleigh to wrap presents and the reader is left in charge with the strict instruction of “Don’t let the Pigeon drive the sleigh!”. Well, we all know what sort of capers the Pigeon gets up to when he’s trying to get…
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One Wise Sheep – Ulrich Hub. Illustrated by Jörg Mühle
Walker Books Australia Imprint: Gecko Press ISBN13:9781776575961 Australia RRP:$17.99 New Zealand RRP:$19.99 I read this last night, cosy in bed, and was absolutely giggling all the way through. This is the most hilarious take on the biblical Christmas Story ever, with the entire episode from ‘winged creatures’ appearing with blazing lights to finding an empty…
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How to Make a Snowman – Nick Bland
Harper Collins Australia October 2024 Yes, I know. It’s not a Christmas book and while we do get snow, it’s not generally at Christmas time – but! Snowmen have become such an icnonic symbol of Xmas all over that it seemed a good idea to add this one to the countdown. This is Bunny and…
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On the Hunt for Santa – Lesley Gibbes and Stephen Michael King
Penguin Australia September 2024 Here’s a completely fun one to share with your Smalls, especially those who love Scary Night. Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey. Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a candy cane, Pig with a plum pudding. But where were they going that snowy day,…
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Emma Memma: Christmas Lights
Penguin Australia October 2024 Christmas is coming and the excitement and the sparkle is building! Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin are ready to show little readers all the beautiful twinkling lights around their town. Once the sun goes down it’s time to twirl and dance their way from one set of lights to another, right…
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Dear Santa: I Don’t Need Socks. Consuelo Fernandez Ortiz
Five Mile September 2024 9781922943477 RRP: $24.99 This is a very cute story of Christmas from two very different perspectives. One Koala lives in Mallacoota, along with his best friend Too (a cockatoo, of course). Their tree is their home, They have ocean views and it is a quiet place to live. Cousin Olavi lives…
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Warning! These Jokes Will Annoy Everyone You Know at Christmas
Penguin Australia September 2024 You’ll definitely have at least one kiddo who will be delighted with this new fun-filled cracker. I know a boy who I’m pretty sure will relish it. Over the many years in libraries, the jokes and riddles section has always had the heaviest traffic in the non-fiction shelves. I’m pretty sure…
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