A Lion in Paris by Beatrice Alemagna
Mar 2014 | Tate Gallery | $29.95hb
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| Recommended for 4+ |
A lion, bored by his rural life in the savannah, seeks excitement and opportunity in the city of light. On arrival in Paris the lion is disappointed to find that despite his size, people barely pay attention to him, not even when he lets out a ferocious roar on the busy Metro. Taking in the sights and sounds of Paris, this beautifully illustrated story successfully conveys the experience of being a stranger in a new city and the process of understanding our own identity. Paris looks gorgeous in this special, award-winning French book, but it is the lion who really steals the show. Highly recommended for lovers of Paris, old and young.
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| Recommended for 3+ |
Mungo Monkey Has A Birthday Party
by Lydia Monk
May 2014 | Egmont | $16.95pb
May 2014 | Egmont | $16.95pb
Mungo is pretty excited about his upcoming birthday party, and all of his friends are invited. There will be dressing up, games to play and even a sleepover. Bright illustrations and loads of fun with clever, sturdy flaps to lift, this is one of our favourite new paperback picture books.
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| Recommended for 3+ |
The Princess and the Presents
by Caryl Hart & Sarah Warburton
May 2014 | Nosy Crow | $19.99hb
by Caryl Hart & Sarah Warburton
May 2014 | Nosy Crow | $19.99hb
Princess Ruby is incredibly spoilt. Her upcoming birthday list is extremely long and she demands that all of wishes be met. Her father, the King, rushes off to buy everything but even a selfish princess can have too many presents. A comic cautionary tale about being careful what you wish for, with charming illustrations that set the mood perfectly. This book is great fun!
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| Recommended for 3+ |
Presto Change-o! A Book of Animal Magic
by Edouard Manceau
May 2014 | Twirl Books | $24.95hb
May 2014 | Twirl Books | $24.95hb
We adore this clever book! In large format and made of sturdy cardboard, with just a couple of deceptively simple twists and turns, you can magically transform a clock into an owl, a lion into a flower and more. Great for little (or bigger!) fingers to explore.
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| Recommended for 3+ |
The Ultimate Book of Vehicles
by Anne-Sophie Bauman & Didier Balicevic
May 2014 | Twirl Books | $29.95hb
May 2014 | Twirl Books | $29.95hb
Not a single mode of transport is ignored in this amazing and all encompassing book - more than 60 moveable parts will make this a huge hit with those boys, and we know there are a lot of them, who are obsessed with trucks and cars.
