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Book Cover:  Comfort and Joy
By India Knight

It's December 23rd and Clara, nee Hutt, is running around Oxford Street like a blue-arsed fly trying to buy presents. She wants to make Christmas perfect: it's a lifelong ambition. And a challenging one at the best of times, even without taking her fifteen guests - sorry, 'loved ones' - and their varying degrees of social disfunction into account. Meanwhile, something weird has happened to her marriage...

It's December 23rd and Clara, nee Hutt, is running around Oxford Street like a blue-arsed fly trying to buy presents. She wants to make Christmas perfect: it's a lifelong ambition. And a challenging one...

Published: 13/12/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781905490738
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover:  Mr Men A Christmas Carol
By Roger Hargreaves
Join Mr Mean, Mr Happy, Little Miss Sunshine and the rest of the Mr Men and Little Miss gang as they experience the joy of the season in this fun adaptation of the Dickens classic.
Join Mr Mean, Mr Happy, Little Miss Sunshine and the rest of the Mr Men and Little Miss gang as they experience the joy of the season in this fun adaptation of the Dickens classic.
Published: 29/10/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846466175
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Mr Men The Night Before Christmas
By Roger Hargreaves

The Mr. Men version of the classic Christmas poem, The Night Before Christmas, featuring lots of your favourite Mr Men characters.

The Mr. Men version of the classic Christmas poem, The Night Before Christmas, featuring lots of your favourite Mr Men characters.

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846466441
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover: The Mr Men Save Christmas Sound Book
By Roger Hargreaves
Last year, Father Christmas and Mr Christmas agreed to wrap the last few Christmas presents.

But when Little Miss Christmas returned from her break, the presents were left unwrapped!

Can some familiar friends come to the rescue?

Press the sound button to hear the festive tune!

Last year, Father Christmas and Mr Christmas agreed to wrap the last few Christmas presents.

But when Little Miss Christmas returned from her break, the presents were left unwrapped!

Can some familiar...

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9781846466458
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Mr Men 12 Days of Christmas
By Roger Hargreaves

Every year, Mr Muddle gets in a terrible muddle. He just can't remember when Christmas is.

He can never get the right day or the right present for that matter. But this year Mr Muddle has a plan. A plan to make sure he will get the right day for Christmas... A hilarious caper through the months of the year with many favourite Mr Men and Little Miss characters along the way.

Every year, Mr Muddle gets in a terrible muddle. He just can't remember when Christmas is.

He can never get the right day or the right present for that matter. But this year Mr Muddle has a plan. A plan...

Published: 26/10/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846466694
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Mr Christmas
By Roger Hargreaves
Meet Mr Christmas!

One day, Mr Christmas receives a letter from his uncle, Father Christmas. He needs help with the Christmas presents. Can Mr Christmas deliver the presents to all the Mr Men?

Meet Mr Christmas!

One day, Mr Christmas receives a letter from his uncle, Father Christmas. He needs help with the Christmas presents. Can Mr Christmas deliver the presents to all the Mr Men?

Published: 30/10/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846462153
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Little Miss Christmas
One Christmas, Little Miss Christmas decides that she needs a break from wrapping presents, so she asks Father Christmas and Mr Christmas to wrap the last few presents instead. But will they finish them in time?
One Christmas, Little Miss Christmas decides that she needs a break from wrapping presents, so she asks Father Christmas and Mr Christmas to wrap the last few presents instead. But will they finish them...
Published: 30/10/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781846462160
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  Mr Men A Christmas Extravaganza
By Roger Hargreaves
The newest Mr Men Christmas title is a ball of fun and will surely have the little ones in fits of giggles.
The newest Mr Men Christmas title is a ball of fun and will surely have the little ones in fits of giggles.
Published: 25/10/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409388005
RRP: $4.95
Book Cover:  It's Christmas
Could it be that time of year again?

Gifts are being wrapped, carols are being sung and the tree is being trimmed.

Yes, it is that time again. That special time of year when magic happens and we wait for a very special guest to arrive . . .

From the unique talent of Tina Burke come a delightful tale about the joy that surrounds Christmas.

Could it be that time of year again?

Gifts are being wrapped, carols are being sung and the tree is being trimmed.

Yes, it is that time again. That special time of year when magic happens and we wait for...

Published: 30/10/2006
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670070381
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Mary's Christmas Yarn
By New Zealand Childfund

This is the story of Mary and her pet lamb Rosemary. Mary sets out on a journey of discovery to find out why children living in poverty overseas could possibly want a sheep for Christmas!

Your favourite New Zealanders have knitted together this woolly yarn in time for Christmas, with a celebrity each penning a chapter of the story. Contributors include Carol Hirschfeld, Alison Quigan, Miriama Kamo...

This is the story of Mary and her pet lamb Rosemary. Mary sets out on a journey of discovery to find out why children living in poverty overseas could possibly want a sheep for Christmas!

Your favourite...

Published: 31/10/2011
Format:
ISBN: 9780143566809
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Mrs Wishy Washy's Christmas
By Joy Cowley
It's Christmas, and that means Mrs. Wishy-Washy wants her animals as clean as shiny new tacks. In fact, if they don't scrub themselves from foot to head before she returns from shopping, they won't get their presents! But it's sooo cold in the big red barn. Duck knows a better bath-one with warm water and pink bubbles. But if Mrs. Wishy-Washy finds out, they can kiss their Christmas presents good-bye!...
It's Christmas, and that means Mrs. Wishy-Washy wants her animals as clean as shiny new tacks. In fact, if they don't scrub themselves from foot to head before she returns from shopping, they won't get...
Published: 01/11/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143520023
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover: The First Christmas
By Jan Pienkowski

Stunning silhouettes by Jan Pienkowski, the master of dramatic design, bring to life the story of the very first Christmas. With words from the King James bible, this is a truly classic and beautiful book to be treasured. It makes the perfect gift and keepsake for any child's first Christmas.

Stunning silhouettes by Jan Pienkowski, the master of dramatic design, bring to life the story of the very first Christmas. With words from the King James bible, this is a truly classic and beautiful book...

Published: 23/10/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780141500973
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover: The Snowman
By Raymond Briggs

One Winter's Night, a snowman comes to life and a magical adventure begins . . .

Raymond Briggs' classic tale is an intrinsic part of Christmas and has charmed generations of children for over thirty years.  Narrated entirely through pictures, it dreamlike illustrations perfectly capture the wonder and innocence of childhood and now features a brand-new introduction by the author.

'The ultimate...



One Winter's Night, a snowman comes to life and a magical adventure begins . . .

Raymond Briggs' classic tale is an intrinsic part of Christmas and has charmed generations of children for over thirty years. ...

Published: 13/09/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141340098
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Secret Santa: Spy Dog
By Andrew Cope

LARA is a SPY DOG for life, not just for Christmas . . .

But this December LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are hot on the trail of an evil computer hacker. Stanley Strange plans to hijack Christmas! Can the super spies catch Stanley before he goes crackers and makes an explosive getaway?

LARA is a SPY DOG for life, not just for Christmas . . .

But this December LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are hot on the trail of an evil computer hacker...

Published: 25/10/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141329970
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Snowman: Storybook & Magical Pop-up Snowglobe
By Raymond Briggs

One magical Christmas Eve a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins.

Make Christmas complete with this novelty gift edition of Raymond Briggs' much-loved tale. With pictures from the classic book and a story told by the artist, the final surprise is a wonderful pop-up snowglobe - the perfect Christmas decoration.

'The ultimate in lyrical childhood fantasy.'  Guardian


One magical Christmas Eve a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins.

Make Christmas complete with this novelty gift edition of Raymond Briggs' much-loved tale. With pictures from the classic...

Published: 06/11/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780141326764
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: A Christmas Carol

Go on a ghostly journey with Ebenezer Scrooge . . .

Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him - he's just so miserable and bitter! One freezing cold Christmas eve, three ghosts pay Scrooge a visit and an eerie night-time journey begins. The Christmas spirits are here to show Scrooge the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, will Scrooge learn to love...

Go on a ghostly journey with Ebenezer Scrooge . . .

Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him - he's just so miserable and bitter! One freezing cold Christmas eve, three ghosts pay...

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141324524
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover:  Father Christmas
By Raymond Briggs
Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there it was on the calendar, December 24, the start of the longest night's work of the year.
Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there it was on the calendar, December 24, the start of the longest night's work of the year.
Published: 01/10/1983
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140501254
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  First Dog on the Moon's Christmas Story
By Andrew Marlton

The Christmas Story.

Beautiful, simple, inspirational…and not just for Christians. 

Actually, it's not all that simple either.

It turns out there are a few burning Christmass-y questions to tackle:

• Who told the Christmas Story in the first place?

• Why did they leave the donkey out?

• Did the nativity really happen in a stable or in someone's spare room?

• Three...

The Christmas Story.

Beautiful, simple, inspirational…and not just for Christians. 

Actually, it's not all that simple either.

It turns out there are a few burning Christmass-y questions to...

Published: 25/10/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921656750
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Christmas Carols (Book & CD)
By Ladybird

Find al your favourite carols inside, listen to the music and sing along like a Christmas angel

Find al your favourite carols inside, listen to the music and sing along like a Christmas angel

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Disc & Book
ISBN: 9781846469589
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Mr Christmas A Jolly Christmas Party
By Roger Hargreaves

Mr Christmas is hosting a Christmas party – and all the Mr Men are invited!  Read this charming tale all about their jolly celebration.

Featuring all your favourite Mr Men characters and fun Christmas decorations to press out and hang on your tree, this is a book full of yuletide cheer!






Mr Christmas is hosting a Christmas party – and all the Mr Men are invited!  Read this charming tale all about their jolly celebration.

Featuring all your favourite Mr Men characters and fun...

Published: 28/09/2009
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9781846466687
RRP: $12.95

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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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