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Book Cover: The Jolly Postman Or Other People's Letters
By Allen Ahlberg & Janet

New, large-size edition of top-selling title - over 5 million copies of Postman titles sold. The Jolly Postman delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for the three bears from Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack for the giant, a solicitor's letter on behalf of Little Red Riding-Hood for the wolf who ate grandma, and so on. There are six envelopes in the...

New, large-size edition of top-selling title - over 5 million copies of Postman titles sold. The Jolly Postman delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for...

Published: 01/10/1999
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670886241
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover: The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit Special Edition
By Emma Thompson

A sumptuous gift box containing two Peter Rabbit adventures. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is accompanied by The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit , written by Emma Thompson and containing a signed letter. Both are presented in the traditional small size of the original Beatrix Potter tales. They are cloth-bound in fabric specially commissioned from Glaswegian design duo Timorous Beasties. This cutting edge...

A sumptuous gift box containing two Peter Rabbit adventures. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is accompanied by The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit , written by Emma Thompson and containing a signed letter. Both...

Published: 22/08/2012
Format: Box
ISBN: 9780723268697
RRP: $200.00
Book Cover:  In the Night Garden: All Around the Garden
By BBC

In the Night Garden is a magical place that exists between waking and dreaming in a child's imagination. This sturdy board book with shaped pages follows Igglepiggle as he visits each of his happy friends in the garden. What fun are they having today? Let's go with him and find out, in this delightful gift book!

In the Night Garden is a magical place that exists between waking and dreaming in a child's imagination. This sturdy board book with shaped pages follows Igglepiggle as he visits each of his happy friends...

Published: 22/08/2012
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9781405908689
RRP: $19.99
Book Cover:  Mr Men: Have Fun with Mr Bump Colouring Book
By Roger Hargreaves

Let's get colouring with Mr Bump!

With things to draw and lots of pictures to colour in, children will love getting creative with their favourite characters in this fun-filled book, perfect for any little artist!

Let's get colouring with Mr Bump!

With things to draw and lots of pictures to colour in, children will love getting creative with their favourite characters in this fun-filled book, perfect for any little...

Published: 22/08/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409388418
RRP: $3.99
Book Cover:  Mr Men: Have Fun with Mr Happy Colouring Book
By Roger Hargreaves

Let's get colouring with Mr Happy!

With things to draw and lots of pictures to colour in, children will love getting creative with their favourite characters in this fun-filled book!

Let's get colouring with Mr Happy!

With things to draw and lots of pictures to colour in, children will love getting creative with their favourite characters in this fun-filled book!

Published: 22/08/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409388425
RRP: $3.99
Book Cover: The Empty Stocking
By Richard Curtis

It's Christmas Eve and there's one very important question on everyone's mind - have you been good this year?

For twins Sam and Charlie this is a big worry. Charlie has been especially naughty and everyone is sure that she won't get any presents at all. But when Santa makes a mistake, it's up to naughty Charlie to put things right. Will her last-minute secret act of kindness be enough to redeems her...

It's Christmas Eve and there's one very important question on everyone's mind - have you been good this year?

For twins Sam and Charlie this is a big worry. Charlie has been especially naughty and everyone...

Published: 26/09/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141336251
RRP: $14.99
Book Cover:  Little Miss Princess & Very Special Part
Published: 19/06/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409388395
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Sophie Scott Goes South

I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait!

Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, experiences the southern lights and even becomes stranded in a blizzard!

I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait!

Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson...

Published: 23/05/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670880683
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Party Time
By Shamini Flint

The animals use planes, trains and submarines to get to the party on time!

The animals use planes, trains and submarines to get to the party on time!

Published: 03/10/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789810879020
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Seriously, Just Go To Sleep
By Adam Mansbach & Ricardo Cortes

The adults-only picture book Go the F**k to Sleep became an international phenomenon. At last here is the version you can safely read to your kids and have them happily snuggled down and sleeping by the end of the book!

Seriously, Just Go to Sleep has all the humour and exasperation of the original. With its snoozing kittens and sleepy tigers it's a hilarious parody of a children's bedtime rhyme.

The adults-only picture book Go the F**k to Sleep became an international phenomenon. At last here is the version you can safely read to your kids and have them happily snuggled down and sleeping by the...

Published: 22/03/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921922565
RRP: $17.95
Book Cover:  Caterpillar and Butterfly
By Ambelin Kwaymullina

There was once a caterpillar who lived all alone.  Everything around Caterpillar seemed large and strange, and she was full of fear. 

Determined to escape any possible danger, Caterpillar hides away in the safety of her chrysallis.  There, she finally discovers the inner strength she needs to truly live. 

Her fears discarded, she emerges triumphantly as Butterfly to enjoy all the...



There was once a caterpillar who lived all alone.  Everything around Caterpillar seemed large and strange, and she was full of fear. 

Determined to escape any possible danger, Caterpillar hides...

Published: 02/05/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921888014
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover: A Sausage Went for a Walk
By Elisha Majid & Peter Kendall

A sausage went out for a walk on day.

'I'll be eaten for breakfast if I stay.'


A sausage went out for a walk on day.

'I'll be eaten for breakfast if I stay.'


Published: 28/03/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921888038
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Last Viking
By Norman Jorgensen

Young Josh is very brave.
He's not afraid of anyone or anything – except
 maybe the dark. Pirates worry him a bit, of course,
and so do boy-eating dinosaurs, and monsters
under the bed.  He's also just a little afraid of
dragons and vampires.  But other than those few
things, Josh is as brave as a lion.
Sort of.

When Josh comes to face to face with real-life trouble,
he begins...









Young Josh is very brave.
He's not afraid of anyone or anything – except
 maybe the dark. Pirates worry him a bit, of course,
and so do boy-eating dinosaurs, and monsters
under the bed. ...



Published: 27/06/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921888106
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  All Monkeys Love Bananas
By Sean Avery

All monkeys love bananas! For breakfast for dinner for snacks and for lunch they all crave bananas, munch, munch, munch. Well, maybe not all monkeys …


A very funny picture book about one poor monkey who can't stand to see another banana.

All monkeys love bananas! For breakfast for dinner for snacks and for lunch they all crave bananas, munch, munch, munch. Well, maybe not all monkeys …


A very funny picture book about one poor monkey...

Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921888731
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Crow and The Waterhole
By Ambelin Kwaymullina

There was once a crow who lived in a tree by a waterhole.  Each morning, she stared into the water, and saw another crow staring back. 

Hoping to become as wonderful as Crow-in-the-waterhole, Crow flies away to seek her destiny . . .


There was once a crow who lived in a tree by a waterhole.  Each morning, she stared into the water, and saw another crow staring back. 

Hoping to become as wonderful as Crow-in-the-waterhole...

Published: 28/03/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921696824
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Sam, Grace and the Shipwreck
By Michelle Gillespie

EARLY MORNING, 1 DECEMBER 1876:
There is something about this morning – a quiet in the hills, a shiver in the air – something that prickles the nose of the stockman's horse.

A DRAMATIC shipwreck
a DARING rescue
an ASTONISHING true story





EARLY MORNING, 1 DECEMBER 1876:
There is something about this morning – a quiet in the hills, a shiver in the air – something that prickles the nose of the stockman's horse.

A DRAMATIC shipwreck...


Published: 03/10/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921696008
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Captain Congo and the Klondike Gold
By Ruth Starke & Greg Holfeld

Take the Yukon Express with Captain Congo and his loyal offsider Pug as they travel deep into the great Canadian north-west in pursuit of gold, ghosts and monsters.
But who is pursuing our heroes? And what awaits them at the end of their treacherous journey to Klondike Creek? 
When Pug mysteriously disappears at an old mining camp, it will take more than strange lights, skeletons and a sasquatch...

Take the Yukon Express with Captain Congo and his loyal offsider Pug as they travel deep into the great Canadian north-west in pursuit of gold, ghosts and monsters.
But who is pursuing our heroes? And...

Published: 30/05/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921504273
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Warambi
By Aleesah Darlison & Andrew Plant

When the home of a little bent-wing bat colony is destroyed, Warambi finds herself separated from her family and forced to shelter in a rather unusual place.  Scary sounds are all around her.  Danger is never far away.  Will she find her way home?

When the home of a little bent-wing bat colony is destroyed, Warambi finds herself separated from her family and forced to shelter in a rather unusual place.  Scary sounds are all around her.  Danger...

Published: 27/06/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921504280
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Mozzie and Midgie
By Doug MacLeod & Sandy Okalyi

When Mozzie and Midgie meet a colourful parrot who boasts of being the most beautiful bird on the island, the two young spoonbills set off to find out what could make them beautiful and special.

When Mozzie and Midgie meet a colourful parrot who boasts of being the most beautiful bird on the island, the two young spoonbills set off to find out what could make them beautiful and special.

Published: 01/02/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921504310
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Sam the Cat
By Sam Bowring & Andrew McLean

Sam lives very happily in a tumbledown house with Jane and Ian. But when Jane and Ian bring home a baby boy, not only does the baby get all the attention – he even steals Sam's name!

Sam lives very happily in a tumbledown house with Jane and Ian. But when Jane and Ian bring home a baby boy, not only does the baby get all the attention – he even steals Sam's name!

Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921504297
RRP: $24.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

Illustrated Book of the Year

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