Books
Fears/Worries
BEING BEN
By Jacqueline Roy
NS-PB, AUS $11.95, NZ $14.99
A quirky Racing Read featuring a British Jamaican family in a contemporary setting.
BEST BEAR BOARD BOOK
By Emma Dodd
BOARD, AUS $14.95, NZ $15.99
A beautiful, worn-out old bear is the most special thing in this little boy s world. With the best bear in his arms, he can face anything even the dark!
BRAVE MOUSE
By Michaela Morgan
Illustrated by Michelle Cartlidge
NS-PB, AUS $16.95, NZ $18.99
Art has very strong child appeal with endearing mouse characters
CHANGE THE LOCKS
By Simon French
NS-PB, AUS $16.95, NZ $18.99
An unforgettable novel from the multi-award-winning author, Simon French.
CHILDREN AND THE WOLVES, THE
By Adam Rapp
Illustrated by Timothy Ering
NS-HB, AUS $29.95, NZ $32.99
Printz Honor-winning author Adam Rapp spins a raw, gripping, and ultimately redemptive story about three disaffected teens and a kidnapped child.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
By Edward Hogan
NS-PB, AUS $16.95, NZ $18.99
A brilliant thriller ghost story by a new name in teenage fiction.
HOUNDSLEY & CATINA: PLINK & PLUNK
By James Howe
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
NS-PB, AUS $11.95, NZ $12.99
'The two friends help one another overcome their fears. . . .Playful. . . .Satisfying. . . . Will resonate with early elementary readers'. - School Library Journal
HOUNDSLEY AND CATINA PLINK AND PLUNK
By James Howe
Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
NS-HB, AUS $24.95, NZ $31.99
The creators of the E. B. White Read Aloud Winner "Houndsley and Catina" offer a charming new tale about paddling past fears -- with the help of true friends.
HUE BOY
By Rita Phillips Mitchell
Illustrated by Caroline Binch
NS-PB, AUS $16.95, NZ $18.99
Long-awaited reissue of classic multicultural picture book, first published in 1992.
LITTLE MONKEY'S ONE SAFE PLACE
By Richard Edwards
Illustrated by Susan Winter
NS-PB, AUS $16.95, NZ $18.99
A sweet, gentle and reassuring story to soothe and comfort any child.