AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 A First Time for Everything Tiffiny Hall and Ed Kavalee, Illustrated by Anil Tortop A hilarious and relatable story that perfectly captures all the messy, glorious chaos of a baby's first year, from two of Australia's best-loved TV and radio personalities. Description This is the story of my family - first-time Mum, first-time Dad, and me. I'm a first-time baby. We've never done this before... but I think it's all going smoothly. Sometimes parenthood isn't picture-perfect. But from first nappy change to first words, it's full of love, laughter and unexpected moments. About the Author Tiffiny Hall is an author, expert trainer, journalist, founder of fitness program TIFFXO.com and television personality. Her TV role as a trainer on The Biggest Loser earned her a Logie nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent. She is the author of four health and well-being books, most recently You Beauty (Hardie Grant). Tiff is passionate about creative writing and has published four middle grade novels. She is currently the Director of Training and Fitness for Chris Hemsworth and has helped him to found his fitness app, launched early 2019. Ed Kavalee is an Australian comedian, actor, radio and television host and writer. He is acclaimed for his work on television shows such as the comedy/current affairs show, 'Have You Been Paying Attention?', Working Dog's improv show, 'Thank God You're Here', 'Agony Uncles', and sports and soccer-based entertainment shows with Santo Cilauro and Sam Pang. Ed has worked as a top radio presenter for stations including Triple M, Nova 100 and 2Day FM (Southern Cross Austereo), where he is currently hosting breakfast with Grant Denyer. He has written, directed or co-directed and co-produced two feature films, and has acted in films including Any Questions for Ben? Tiff and Ed live in Melbourne with their young son, Arnold. Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781760525002 Anil Tortop was born and raised in Turkey. She moved to Australia in early 2011 and has been trying to get used to the Format: Hard Cover local eight-legged house intruders and slithering visitors to her garden ever since. Anil also works as an animator and Dimensions: 250x250mm character/concept designer, but has been called away from this affair as her relationship with children's books becomes Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning more serious. Nowadays, she lives with her husband in Brisbane. In their small home studio, they're playing material 'booksmithing'. Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Brisbane, QLD Melbourne, VIC Sticky Beak Books AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 First Time for Everything 15 copy pack A&U Point of Sale Includes 15 copies of A First Time for Everything and a free display piece. Description About the Author Price: $299.85 $344.85 ISBN: 9324551071038 Format: Point of Sale Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Bic1: Miscellaneous items Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Sticky Beak Books AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 Is It Halloween Yet? Susannah Chambers, illustrated by Tamsin Ainslie A charming Australian Halloween picture book about a neighbourhood Halloween including a craft idea that make this a must-have Halloween purchase for every family, especially those who like to trick-or-treat. Description Emily loves Halloween with its spooky dress-ups, fun games and yummy things to eat. Her busy family is not so sure. Luckily, Emily has a few tricks (and treats) to get everyone in the mood. About the Author Susannah Chambers is an editor and publisher of children's books at Allen & Unwin. She lives in Melbourne with her family. Tamsin Ainslie was born and educated in the UK and moved to Australia in 1994. She started drawing at an early age, making books and keeping illustrated journals. Working from her home-based studio in northern NSW, on a farm which she shares with her partner, two daughters, two dogs, several sheep, many chickens and one very cheeky horse, Tamsin spends most of her time illustrating children's books, drawing, painting and printmaking, and still makes tiny handmade books filled with drawings from life. Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781760297404 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 228x286mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Picture books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Susannah Chambers lives in North Coburg, Melbourne, Vic. Tamsin Ainslie lives in Murwillumbah, QLD A & U Children AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 Is It Halloween Yet 8 copy pack A&U Point of Sale Includes 8 copies of Is It Halloween Yet? Window display packs available separately. Description About the Author Price: $159.92 $183.92 ISBN: 9324551070673 Format: Point of Sale Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Bic1: Miscellaneous items Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: A & U Children AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 Miss Kraken Nicki Greenberg A bold and funny picture book featuring a highly unusual primary school teacher and her class of badly behaved students, from acclaimed author/illustrator Nicki Greenberg. Description The minute we saw Miss Kraken, we all knew it was going to be a bad year. She's cranky. She's strict. She's just plain ... weird. Miss Kraken is definitely not the teacher the kids were hoping for. But she might have a surprise or two up her sleeves. A hilarious tale of bad behaviour and unexpected consequences. About the Author Nicki Greenberg is a writer and illustrator based in Melbourne. Her first picture books, The Digits series, were published when she was fifteen years old. She later spent ten years disguised as a lawyer, while maintaining a not-so-secret Other Life as a comics artist and children's book author. Nicki is the creator of the award-winning 'staged-on-the-page' adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and of the graphic novel adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Inspired by her own young children, Nicki has written and illustrated many delightful picture books for younger readers including the Naughtiest Reindeer series, Meerkat Choir, Morris the Mole and Teddy Took the Train. In her Zelda Stitch novels, Nicki has come a step closer to realising her childhood dream of being a witch. Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781760637743 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 245x285mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Nicki Greenberg lives in Alphington, Melbourne A & U Children AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 Miss Kraken 8 copy pack A&U Point of Sale Includes 8 copies of Miss Kraken plus a free display copy. Description About the Author Price: $199.92 $223.92 ISBN: 9324551070697 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Bic1: Miscellaneous items Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: A & U Children AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 Imagine 30th Anniversary Edition Alison Lester A beautiful hardcover edition to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Alison Lester's much-loved classic picture book. Imagine offers a fascinating look into the natural world, and has delighted children and parents over many years. Description Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an African plain, in a prehistoric swamp. Then turn the page and find all the animals living there. A wonderful introduction to the natural world with intricate pictures to explore again and again, and a key to help you name all the animals. About the Author Alison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea, and first rode a horse as a baby in her father's arms. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special. Alison is involved in many community art projects and spends part of every year travelling to remote Indigenous communities, using her books to help children and adults write and draw about their own lives. In 2012, Alison became Australia's first Children's Book Laureate, a position she shared with Boori Monty Pryor. In 2016, she was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children's and young adult literature, and in 2018 she became the first children's book writer to win the Melbourne Prize for Literature, for her outstanding contribution to Australian literature and cultural and intellectual life. In 2019, Alison was awarded an Australia Post Legends Award and featured on a stamp, as well as being the recipient of a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours List. Price: $24.99 $29.99 ISBN: 9781760875824 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 215x280mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Interactive & activity books & packs Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alison Lester lives in Nar Nar Goon, VIC. A & U Children AUSTRALIA SEPTEMBER 2019 Lemonade Jones and the Great School Fete: Lemonade Jones 2 Davina Bell, illustrated by Karen Blair Lemonade Jones - a feisty girl with a lot of fizz! A warm, funny story for the beginning reader about the girl who likes to ask lots of questions and does NOT like rules. Description A haunted house. A giant rainbow slide. And delicious donuts from Clark Dark's dad's donut van. Lemonade Jones's school fete is going to be as sparkly and fun as a shook-up bottle of fizzy drink. Most exciting of all is the Year One Mum Band. Lemonade Jones has talked her mum into being the lead singer, and everyone knows that the lead singer is the star. This is going to be the greatest school fete ever! About the Author Davina Bell is a writer for young people of many ages.