Christmas 2026 Trade Parade – Scholastic New Zealand
A KIWI NIGHT BEFORE CRISTMAS
A VERY CRANKY CHRISTMAS
THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER SAVES CHRISTMAS
NEE NAW’S CRACKER CHRISTMAS
A VERY CRANKY CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: NICK BLAND
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761723889
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
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In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, there were bells in all the trees. They jingled and they jangled as they dangled in the breeze … But all the Very Cranky Bear wants is a quiet place to read!
Can Bear’s friends help him have a VERY MERRY Christmas?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Roar, roar, roar! It’s Christmas time in the Jingle Jangle Jungle!
• A brand-new, joyous story in the beloved The Very Cranky Bear series, perfect for the holiday season.
• By internationally best-selling, award-winning author and illustrator, Nick Bland.
• The only thing the Very Cranky Bear wants this Christmas is some peace and quiet. But Bear’s very festive friends have other ideas!
• Over 4 MILLION books in print across the series!
Author: ELAINE BICKELL
Illustrator: MINKY STAPLETON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
Type: PICTURE
Santa’s nearly ready, his lists are getting long ... Who’s been nice and well behaved, and who’s done something WRONG?
The Cappys are worried. They can’t help being just a little bit NAUGHTY –sometimes. But at heart they’re good. Surely they will be on Santa’s NICE list? A hilarious and heartwarming festive season romp with a family of happy, huggy and carefree capybaras.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A lively cast of cheeky capybara characters whose antics will delight readers, from pudding mishaps to baubles on ears and a very naughty advent calendar surprise.
• With gentle and relatable themes of behaviour, fairness, forgiveness and belonging, the book gives a reassuring message that everyone has naughty and nice moments.
• Perfect for the festive season, with a satisfying and heartfelt ending centred on kindness, acceptance and togetherness.
• Brought to life with Minky Stapleton’s expressive and character-filled illustrations, capturing the chaos, humour and warmth of a Cappy Christmas.
CHRISTMAS COLIN BUCHANAN ∙ MATT SHANKS
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer’s day. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut.
Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden ute!
Sing along to the classic Aussie version of Jingle Bells!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
AUSSIE JINGLE BELLS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: COLIN BUCHANAN
Illustrator: MATT SHANKS
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761721762
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
• Colin Buchanan’s much-loved Aussie Christmas song with all new art by Matt Shanks.
• It’s the same Aussie Jingle Bells lyrics accompanied by a collection of Aussie animals.
• Beautiful watercolour art.
• Sing along as you flick the pages, to the tune of Jingle Bells.
CHRISTMAS
G’day! It’s Aussie Christmas, mate! And Aussies all agree We need a true blue, dinkum Aussie Christmas ABC!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• From much-loved Australian singer-songwriter, Colin Buchanan.
• Bright, fun illustrations by Dave Atze.
AUSSIE CHRISTMAS A TO Z
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: COLIN BUCHANAN
Illustrator: DAVE ATZE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761727986
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
• With gorgeous foil embellishments, it makes the perfect Christmas gift.
• A fun story that captures the heart of a classic Australian Christmas experience, with beloved Aussie animals and rhyme to explore from A to Z.
• Perfect for reading aloud.
CHRISTMAS
SANTASAURUS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: RORY H. MATHER
Illustrator: CHRISTINE KAVOURINOU
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761724664
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
This little girl has heard that Santa is a SANTASAURUS! Are the elves all dinos too? How about the reindeer? Is he a vegetarian, or a mighty carnivore?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A new picture book by Rory H. Mather and Christine Kavourinou.
• A hilarious story about a little girl who is convinced Santa is a Santasaurus!
• A story that delights in the magic and whimsy of Christmas.
• Delightful rhyming text.
• Bright, comical and beautiful illustrations.
WRITTEN BY RORY H. MATHER
ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTINE KAVOURINOU
AN AUSSIE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: WHAT CAN YOU SEE?
AU RRP: $10.99
NZ RRP: $13.99
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Author: YVONNE MORRISON
Illustrator: KILMENY NILAND
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761812866
Format: BOARD BOOK
We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out. Snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. Guess what had woken us up from our snooze— But a rusty old ute pulled by eight mighty roos.
PICTURE
AN AUSSIE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: STICKER BOOK
AU RRP: $7.99
NZ RRP: $9.99
QTY
16
Christmas in the middle of the Australian summer means Santa has to find creative ways to deliver his presents.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A new edition of the beloved, best-selling Christmas story, An Aussie Night Before Christmas, with look-and-find elements on every page!
• Fun-to-read-aloud rhyming verse.
• Gentle illustrations packed with familiar icons to recreate the warm, comforting, family atmosphere of Christmas.
• A humorous Australian take on the traditional Christmas verse, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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Author: YVONNE MORRISON
Illustrator: KILMENY NILAND
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761817106
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 280 X 215 MM
Page Count: 8 PP
Just when you thought you had nothing to do, Along comes this sticker book made just for you! Get the house and garden ready and decorate your very own Christmas tree in time for Santa’s arrival. Featuring Kilmeny Niland’s fantastic festive illustrations from Australia’s best-selling Christmas book.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A new edition of An Aussie Night Before Christmas Sticker Book with a new cover design!
• Create your own Aussie Christmas with scenes from this Australian Christmas classic.
• Includes over 80 stickers!
• Gentle illustrations packed with familiar icons to recreate the warm, comforting, family atmosphere of Christmas.
MR. WILLOWBY’S CHRISTMAS TREE
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: ROBERT BARRY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761817939
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 276 X 213 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
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Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby’s tree has arrived. There’s just one big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlour! He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest.
Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to all.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A classic picture book that celebrates how just one Christmas tree brings joy to a whole forest of creatures.
• This heartwarming story is the perfect Christmas read-out-loud picture book.
• Since its original publication date in 1963, the book has continued to captivate readers.
MR BEAR’S CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: LORNA GIBSON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761812897
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 275 X 250 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
A gorgeous, festive tale filled to the brim with warmth and Christmas magic!
Mr Bear and his best friend Mouse are planning a Christmas to remember for their friends. But when the day finally arrives, Mouse is nowhere to be found.
Can Mr Bear and his forest friends find Mouse so they can have the Christmas they all dreamed of?
KEY
SELLING POINTS:
• Lorna Gibson is an author, illustrator and award-winning multimedia creator. Mr Bear’s Christmas is her debut picture book.
• Lorna’s animated film of Mr Bear’s Christmas is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer, with the voice of Stephen Fry as the narrator.
• A special, cosy Christmas treat for fans of Stick Man and The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
• With beautiful foil highlights on the cover, making this the perfect Christmas gift. ª!HSLHQBy812897z
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
‘TWAS
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Author: CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE
Illustrator: JON J. MUTH
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN: 9781761817601
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 254 X 254 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
A lavish, brilliant and beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Christmas poem, brought to life as never before by beloved master watercolourist Jon J Muth. Watercolour illustrations brimming with love and light illuminate the spirit and joy that will inspire and delight families eager to celebrate the Christmas season.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This beloved retelling will introduce a new generation to the magic of this iconic poem.
• Master illustrator Jon J. Muth brings the poem to life with luminous, richly detailed illustrations filled with warmth and wonder.
• An elegant, gift-worthy edition that captures the joyfulness of the season.
WHERE’S SANTA’S ELF? AROUND AUSTRALIA IN 3D
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: BILL HOPE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761812903
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
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BIN CHICKEN AND THE CHRISTMAS TURKEY (WITH BOARD GAME)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
It’s Christmas Eve, and Henry the Elf and Santa are delivering presents around Australia when Mrs Polar Bear puts out an urgent call to say her ten cubs are missing. Get ready for iconic Australian locations to come alive as you put on your 3D glasses and help Henry track down the missing cubs before Christmas day!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A new 3D edition of this much-loved book by Australian creator, Bill Hope.
• The books in this series have sold in excess of 500,000 copies in Australia.
• Find a cast of quirky characters and key items in the hilariously detailed illustrations on each page.
• Get ready to see iconic Australian locations jump right off the page with the included 3D glasses.
• With over 600 things to spot! Where else would you find Christmas crocodiles, penguin detectives, silly sausages and so many more delightfully funny objects?
Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat! But if a bird is clever ... if a bird is a smartie ... a bird can still have a fabulous Christmas party! Ibis is in a flap and can’t find any trash, but Bush Turkey knows exactly where to find a feast to gobble! A brand new edition of Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey featuring a custom Bin Chicken board game ready to play!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A new edition of Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey from the super-popular series, BIN CHICKEN, by Kate and Jol Temple.
• Includes a custom Christmas-themed Bin Chicken board game for 2-6 players!
• Bin Chicken is having a RUBBISH Christmas! The streets are too crowded and there’s not enough trash. She needs a holiday!
Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 280 X 224 MM Page Count: 36 PP
The heartwarming modern classic - now with a shiny foiled cover and Christmas crafts for little ones to make and do!
Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.
But it’s dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas? Perhaps Santa can help …
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The super shiny cover makes this a special gift.
• Includes bonus Christmas activities! Enjoy making mini Christmas trees and paper snowflakes, shortbread stars and a Christmas card to cut out and design yourself!
• Stick Man has sold over one million copies in the UK and has been adapted as a half-hour animated special for the BBC in the UK.
THE CHRISTMAS PINE (5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: JULIA DONALDSON
Illustrator: VICTORIA SANDØY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9781761818097
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 198 X 128 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
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From best-selling author Julia Donaldson comes a heartwarming Christmas tale inspired by a cherished real-life tradition. Deep in a snowy forest, a little pine tree dreams of its future—one day, it will become the famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square.
Told in beautiful rhyme and brought to life with Victoria Sandøy’s enchanting illustrations, this magical story celebrates friendship, hope and the wonder of the festive season. Based on the annual gift of a Christmas tree from Norway to the UK, The Christmas Pine is a timeless picture book perfect for sharing together at Christmas and treasuring for years to come.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A magical Christmas picture book from Julia Donaldson, beloved creator of Zog and Superworm
• Inspired by the true story of the iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and the friendship between Norway and the UK.
• Beautifully told in lyrical rhyme and brought to life with stunning, atmospheric illustrations by Victoria Sandøy.
• A special edition being published for the book’s 5th Anniversary makes this the perfect gift.
NEE NAW’S CRACKER
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: DEANO YIPADEE
Illustrator: BRUCE POTTER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775437970
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
There’s festive chaos at Granny’s place – and Nee Naw is right in the middle of it! The cheeky goats have nabbed a Christmas cracker, and before long the tree has toppled, decorations are flying, and Ploppy the Cow is stuck in the loo! Nee Naw wastes no time – he calls on his trusty friends Dusty, Toot, Ellie and Moto Mike to help save the day. Can they fix the mess in time for the Christmas party?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Children will enjoy reacquainting themselves with familiar characters Ellie Copter, Dusty the Digger, Moto Mike the Motorbike and Toot the Tow Truck as they all reunite in a Christmas calamity!
• With a catchy sing-along refrain and joyful rhyming text by bestselling musician-author Deano Yipadee, this Christmas caper is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
• Cleverly illustrated by talented artist Bruce Potter, who seamlessly took over the illustrator’s mantle from Paul Beavis.
• This 2025 Christmas bestseller is now available in hardback, a perfect Christmas gift.
CHRISTMAS CAPYBARA CUTIES: COSY COLOURING BOOK (CUTIE COLOURING)
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
Author: SUZANNE WASHINGTON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9781761726996
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 246 X 189 MM
Page Count: 96 PP
Welcome to a little corner of colouring joy with Cutie Colouring: Christmas Capybaras Cuties!
Discover the perfect way to relax with favourite festive treats to help you celebrate.
Each colouring page features delightful images with clear outlines to fill with your favourite colours.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Illustrated on one side only to help prevent bleed-through.
• Delightful Christmas-themed scenes featuring the cutest capybaras ever, on each colouring page.
• The perfect gift for friends, family or for yourself!
• A gentle and peaceful way to pass the time, especially over the Christmas break.
CHRISTMAS TIME: STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
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Author: AMBER OLIVER
Illustrator: JESS MOORHOUSE
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781806834983
Format: PAPERBACK
ACTIVITY
3+
14 PP
What magical wonders does this festive snow globe hold? Find out in Christmas Time—the fabulously festive activity book! Children aged 3+ will love solving present puzzles, navigating merry maps, and cracking Christmas codes. Complete with festive card crafts to make as well as super-cool stationery items in the cover, this book is the perfect gift to find under the tree this holiday season.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Includes festive activities.
• With cool card press-outs to create.
• Comes with stationery items in the cover.
COSY CHRISTMAS: ACTIVITY BOOK WITH SQUISHY CLOUD STICKERS
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
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Author: SOPHIE COLLINGWOOD
Illustrator: ROSIE BANTON
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781806834990
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 280 X 215 MM
Page Count: 16 PP
Cuddle up with the cosy animal friends in this Christmas activity book! From decorating the tree with Bear to building snowmen with Puppy, Cosy Christmas Activity Book is packed full of festive scenes and puzzles to complete. With adorable card crafts to make and squishy cloud stickers to use wherever you want, this book for children aged 3+ is the perfect stocking filler for this holiday season!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Includes festive activities.
• With adorable card press-outs.
• Comes with squishy cloud stickers.
LITTLE REINDEER (WHAT CAN YOU SEE?)
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: ALEXANDRA ROBINSON & CARA JENKINS
Illustrator: JESS MOORHOUSE
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805447924
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 180 X 180 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
With fun interactive rhymes, adorable illustrations and large domed googly eyes throughout, little ones won’t be able to take their eyes off each page!
FIVE LITTLE REINDEER FLY OFF ON CHRISTMAS EVE
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
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Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781786923059
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 210 X 176 MM
Page Count: 14 PP
It’s Christmas Eve, and the reindeer are out delivering presents with Santa. Young children will love reading the sweet rhyme and watching the puffy reindeer disappear at the turn of each page. This tactile book offers plenty for young children to look at and explore, helping in their early learning!
NEVER TOUCH A GRUMPY ELF!: STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
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Author: ELANOR BEST
Illustrator: STUART LYNCH
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781789479720
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 280 X 215 MM
Page Count: 34 PP
MBI’s best-selling festive friends from the best-selling Never Touch a Grumpy Elf board book are back in this amazing sticker activity book with a cool silicone touch on the cover! Simple activities combine with the fun illustrations to create engaging activities that are perfect for little ones to complete. With card press-outs to create and over 75 big stickers to use in the book or wherever you want!
12 STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $16.99
NZ RRP: $20.99
Author: NATALIE MCKEARIN
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN: 9781546159445
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: NOVEL
Age Level: 8+
Dimensions: 194 X 133 MM
Page Count: 272 PP
12 Strays of Christmas is sure to bring cheer to even the most reluctant celebrators! With themes of belonging and grief grounded in a funny, adorable first-crush story, this book is sure to check every box on the holiday wish-list. Holly does NOT have Christmas cheer this year. She and her family just moved to Chicago, far from all of her friends and family. And now her brother’s annoying (and annoyingly cute) new friend couldn’t be more cheerful. And Holly definitely doesn’t want to volunteer at the local shelter, with all of the dogs who remind her of the dog she lost last Christmas. When she’s forced to volunteer at the local shelter through her school, she’ll just have to push aside her sad feelings and ignore those cute puppy eyes. But she can’t put aside her feelings when she sees Drummer, the runt of the litter, who looks exactly like the dog she lost. When Drummer gets loose during the big holiday adoption event, Holly must track him down. Will the magic of Christmas help her to reunite with Drummer?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A heartwarming Christmas story about real grief, loneliness and healing.
• Relatable fish-out-of-water heroine—Holly’s move to Chicago and separation from friends and family gives readers an immediate emotional connection.
• Features irresistible animal appeal—puppies, shelter dogs and especially Drummer, the runt of the litter, give the story warmth and strong appeal to all animal lovers.
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SILENT NIGHT
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $23.99
Author: EMMA READ
Publisher: CHICKEN HOUSE
ISBN: 9781913322793
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: NOVEL
Age Level: 9+
Dimensions: 198 X 129 MM
Page Count: 288 PP
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When Masen, Connor and Joss wake up on Christmas morning, all is calm and oddly bright. Outside it’s snowing, and their presents are waiting ... but where are their parents? Families don’t just vanish on Christmas Day. Something’s off, but what? They set out into the village to find everyone. But with the town full of people acting strangely, who can they trust? And what exactly are those weird mushroomy Christmas trees ... ?
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Acclaimed author Emma Read returns with another chilling and mysterious middle grade thriller— perfect for a spooky winter night.
• Inspired by the classic The Day of the Triffids, this atmospheric and creepy story is perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick.
• Explores themes of family and friendship, as well as stress and anxiety, with Emma’s signature heart-warming writing.
AU RRP: $100.00 NZ RRP: $120.00
PIG PUG THE FULL COLLECTION
Author: AARON BLABEY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761811258
Format: HARDBACK
Ten laugh-out-loud stories from the #1 New York Times best-selling picture book creator, Aaron Blabey! This set includes all ten books in the Pig the Pug series – the complete collection!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A box set of ALL TEN favourite books in the Pig the Pug series!
• Aaron Blabey is a #1 New York Times best-selling author with over 50 MILLION books in print!
• Titles include: Pig the Pug, Pig the Fibber, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the Star, Pig the Grub, Pig the Blob, Pig the Tourist, Pig the Monster and Pig the Rebel.
DOG MAN: FOURTEEN-BOOK COLLECTION
Author: DAV PILKEY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN: 9781761813054
Format: HARDBACK Type: BOXED SET Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 220 X 149 MM
Embark on a hilarious and action-packed adventure with Dog Man, the beloved graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants. This complete set includes the first 14 books in the Dog Man series, following the mischievous, half-dog, half-man hero and his lovable, quirky sidekicks on their crime-fighting escapades. Full of humour, heart and thrilling action, these books are perfect for young readers who love comic-style storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence and the importance of being true to one’s self.
• Ideal for reluctant readers as they engage easily with this heavily illustrated series.
• With over 30 MILLION copies of Dog Man in print worldwide, it’s the world’s most popular children’s book series.
NINJA GIRL: 1–4 BOXED SET
AU RRP: $59.99
NZ RRP: $71.99
THE FOREVER WEIRD 20-BOOK COLLECTION
Author: ANH DO
Illustrator: JAMES HART
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761813078
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: BOXED SET
Age Level: 7+
Dimensions: 198 X 140 MM
Niki is having the WILDEST week—she stumbles across a mysterious gem, her kitten goes missing and ... SHE DISCOVERS SHE’S A NINJA! Can Niki work out how to use her new powers to save the town? And WHO ON EARTH is Niki’s wisecracking NINJA SIDEKICK?! An exciting collection of the first four books from Anh Do’s best-selling series!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• A fabulous FOUR BOOK boxset of the NEW series from Australia’s smash-hit, best-selling author, Anh Do!
• Fun-filled, unputdownable stories illustrated in FULL COLOUR!
• Join Niki and her sidekick, Karate Kitten, as they navigate their new ninja powers and save the town from catastrophe!
• NINJA GIRL joins Anh Do’s other mega-popular, much-loved series NINJA KID, WEIRDO and HOTDOG! There are now over ten million books by Anh Do in print.
AU RRP: $160.00
NZ RRP: $192.00
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Author: ANH DO
Illustrator: JULES FABER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761812422
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: BOXED SET
Age Level: 6+
Dimensions: 203 X 143 MM
Weir Do’s one of the weirdest kids in school. With an unforgettable name, hilarious family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won’t be easy ... but it will be funny! The Forever Weird Collection includes the first 20 books in the Weirdo series.
Titles include: WeirDo, Even Weirder, Extra Weird, Super Weird, Totally Weird, Crazy Weird, Mega Weird, Really Weird, Spooky Weird, Messy Weird, Splashy Weird, Hopping Weird, Weirdomania, Vote Weirdo, Planet Weird, Tasty Weird, Spinning Weird, Weird History, Cheesy Weird and Forever Weird.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Forever Weird Collection features the first TWENTY books in Anh Do’s award-winning WEIRDO series!
• Get weird with these seriously side-splitting stories of Weir Do, a weird kid with an unforgettable name!
• One of Australia’s longest-running series with over 4 million copies in print!
• Packed with hilarious illustrations, fold-ins and more.
THE BAD GUYS EPISODES 1-20: THE COMPLETE SERIES
AU RRP: $200.00
NZ RRP: $240.00
Author: AARON BLABEY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761647871
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: BOXED SET
Age Level: 7+
Dimensions: 190 X 150 MM
They look like the Bad Guys, they sound like the Bad Guys ... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that – whether you want them to or not! Buckle up for the funniest, naughtiest and coolest series you’ll ever read – it’s time to meet The Bad Guys ...
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The COMPLETE SET of all twenty awesome episodes in the Bad Guys series!
• #1 New York Times best-selling series.
• We’ve sold a Bad Guys book in Australia EVERY TWO MINUTES since the series was first launched in 2015.
GIFT OF WORDS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: PETER H. REYNOLDS
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN: 9781761649264
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 4+
Dimensions: 210 X 229 MM
Page Count: 40 PP
DINKY DONKEY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS (A LIFT-THE-FELT-FLAP BOOK)
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
Jerome is looking forward to collecting words this holiday season! Words of hope, love, and joy to share with his loved ones. But as he begins his search, he discovers that inspirational words are hard to come by. In the end, Jerome finds a way to connect with his community and join together in sharing the greatest gift of all: the gift of words.
STICK MAN THE PRESENT HUNT
AU RRP: $15.99
NZ RRP: $19.99
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Author: JULIA DONALDSON
Illustrator: AXEL SCHEFFLER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9780702334320
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 185 X 185 MM
Page Count: 10 PP
Join Stick Man and Santa on their search for the missing Christmas presents! Stick Man is helping Santa deliver the Christmas presents. But the presents have gone missing. Let’s find them! Lift the colourful card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands.
Author: CRAIG SMITH
Illustrator: KATZ COWLEY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775439431
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 185 X 185 MM
Page Count: 10 PP
Wonky Donkey’s famous daughter, Dinky Donkey, is back – and this time she is bringing the whole donkey family together in a playful and festive Christmas adventure! Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky find the presents to go under the Christmas tree. Lift the soft felt flaps to discover the best present of all ... family ... and a big happy hug. Hee Haw! ª!HSLHRFy439431z
WOMBAT’S CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: MARCIA VAUGHAN CREWS
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761294570
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Wombat and his mates are very excited about Santa’s surprise party. But when they arrive at the party with their presents, there is no sign of Santa. Where could Santa be? And what is Wombat’s Christmas surprise?
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
CHRISTMAS CHAOS (BUSH TURKEY #3)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: KATE TEMPLE & JOL TEMPLE
Illustrator: RONOJOY GHOSH
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761521690
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Ho-Ho ... Uh-Oh! Christmas is coming really, really soon and Turkey needs decorations by this afternoon! He heads off to the store; Bin Chicken’s there too. Watch out, Santa Claus! It’s a Christmas hullabaloo! Follow all the festive feathery fun in this new Christmas story from the bestselling creators of Bin Chicken.
A SPEEDY SLOTH CHRISTMAS (THE SPEEDY SLOTH #4)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: REBECCA YOUNG
Illustrator: HEATH MCKENZIE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761649219
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
It’s Christmas Eve, when suddenly ... Crash! It’s Santa’s sleigh! Wake up, Spike and Dash! Now, sloths and koalas love a good snooze, but they have to save Christmas—there’s no time to lose! A feelgood festive story about spreading Christmas cheer by award-winning creators Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie.
THE TWELVE FARTS OF CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: ADAM WALLACE
Illustrator: JAMES HART
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761521546
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a fartridge in a pear tree! Celebrate the fartiest time of the year where each present is stinkier and smellier than the last!
HAS SANTA BEEN?
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: LUCY ROWLAND
Illustrator: KARL WEST
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9781761649240
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 2+
Dimensions: 275 X 250 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
A laugh-out-loud Christmas story that’s absolutely bursting to be read! “Uh, oh! I need a wee!” Delivering Christmas presents is thirsty work, so Santa thought he might sample a drink from the houses he visits. A glass of milk, a carton of orange juice, and a sherry (or two!). But now Santa needs a wee and he can’t find a toilet! Plus, children keep waking up and asking, “Has Santa Been?”
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
CAN YOU FIND SANTA’S ELVES?
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: DEAN RANKINE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526824
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Santa wants to surprise his hardworking elves with a special gift—but oops! It turns out to be a mischievous robot gone rogue. Now it’s causing chaos in Santa’s workshop and threatening to ruin Christmas! Can the quick-thinking elves band together, outwit the wild bot, and help Santa save Christmas before time runs out?
HOW THE CRAYONS SAVED CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: MONICA SWEENEY
Illustrator: WENDY LEACH
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761525551
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 254 X 254 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Uh oh, Santa’s Christmas spirit is nowhere to be found, and his colourful workshops have turned grey! Feeling as though the magic and meaning of the season have gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: this year, Christmas will be cancelled. But when Santa crosses paths with a box of seven determined crayons with unique personalities, he gets a gift he never saw coming. This vibrant book teaches the importance of lifting friends up when they’re feeling down and celebrating the true spirit of a colourful and heartwarming time of year.
NEE NAW’S CRACKER CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $17.99
NZ RRP: $21.99
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Author: DEANO YIPADEE
Illustrator: BRUCE ANTHONY POTTER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775439295
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
There’s festive chaos at Granny’s place—and Nee Naw is right in the middle of it! The cheeky goats have nabbed a Christmas cracker, and before long the tree has toppled, decorations are flying, and Ploppy the Cow is stuck in the loo! Nee Naw wastes no time—he calls on his trusty friends Dusty, Toot, Ellie and Moto Mike to help save the day. Can they fix the mess in time for the Christmas party?
AN AUSSIE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: YVONNE MORRISON
Illustrator: KILMENY NILAND
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761649202
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out, Snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. Guess what had woken us up from our snooze—But a rusty old ute pulled by eight mighty roos. Christmas in the middle of the Australian summer means Santa has to find creative ways to deliver his presents. Yvonne Morrison’s rollicking rewrite of the famous old poem ’Twas the Night Before Christmas gives the original version a hilarious Aussie twist.
Wombat loves the Nativity Play. He loves it so much that he tries out for every part. Sadly, he doesn’t seem to be quite right for any of them. But wise Emu knows the perfect role for a sleepy wombat, one that might just make him the star of the show!
WHERE’S
SANTA COLLECTION (THREE BOOKS IN ONE!)
AU RRP: $29.99
NZ RRP: $35.99
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Author: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781760977382
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 80 PP
’Tis the week before Christmas and all is not well, The season’s in danger for reasons I’ll tell ... Join Santa and his crew as they travel around the world and across time to save Christmas in this threebook collection of your favourite Where’s Santa stories.
WHERE’S SANTA? IN AUSTRALIA (NEW EDITION)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649189
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Santa’s flown Down Under to visit his cousin Barry. But Rudolph has created chaos on the farm— now red-nosed animals are flying everywhere! From kung-fu cassowaries up north, to footy-playing possums down south, can Santa and Barry put everything right? Or will Australia never be the same again?!
ANOTHER BOOK ABOUT SANTA WITH LETTER
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: LAURA BUNTING
Illustrator: PHILIP BUNTING
Publisher: OMNIBUS BOOKS
It’s Christmas time, and all everyone wants to read is another book about Santa, right when he is at his busiest. Santa is overworked and has had enough! But can he find a festive replacement to star in all the Christmas books so he can get on with his merry-making? ª!HSLHQBy649196z
ISBN: 9781761649196
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
SECRET SANTA STOP (ELLA AND OLIVIA #37)
AU RRP: $7.99
NZ RRP: $9.99
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Author: YVETTE POSHOGLIAN
Illustrator: GISELA BOHORQUEZ
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526992
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: CHAPTER BOOK
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 198 X 128 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Ella and Olivia are going away to Hideaway Bay for their family Christmas! But how will Santa find them if they’re not at home?
2 BOOKS IN 1)
AU RRP: $17.99
NZ RRP: $21.99 CHRISTMAS ADVENTURES
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Author: MEREDITH COSTAIN
Illustrator: DANIELLE MCDONALD
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761640650
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: NOVEL
Age Level: 7+
Dimensions: 190 X 150 MM
Page Count: 288 PP
Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Join Ella in this bind up of two of her best Christmas adventures! From Christmas holidays turned Christmas chaos to school Christmas projects, this bind up packs a whole lot of cheer, fun and merriment!
BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! (PIZZA AND TACO #8)
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
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Author: STEPHEN SHASKAN
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761725555
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 210 X 153 MM
Page Count: 72 PP
It’s Christmas time ... in a few months! But Pizza and Taco have decided it’s never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbours and doing his chores ... but Pizza, on the other hand ...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?
JINGLE BELLS
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NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: ELENA RODGERS
Illustrator: LARA EDE
GINGERBREAD HOUSE: SCRATCH AND SNIFF
AU RRP: $16.99
NZ RRP: $20.99
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805441694
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 185 X 134 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
Sing along to three well-known Christmas songs in this festive pop-up board book. Little ones will love exploring the amazing puff pop-ups throughout, including a Christmas tree, festive pudding and more!
Author: ELENA RODGERS
Illustrator: HAYLEY KERSHAW
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781836426264
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 180 X 140 MM
Page Count: 10 PP
Join Gingerbread and friends for the ultimate festive feast in this multi-sensory book, with an embroidered touch-and-feel cover for curious hands to explore. Read the sweet rhymes, then discover the scratch-and-sniff areas to enjoy the yummy scents.
MESSY CHRISTMAS: POP UP!
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
Author: ALEX COX
Illustrator: JESS MOORHOUSE
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805441083
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 185 X 134 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
It’s nearly Christmas ... but everything is a mess! Join Santa and his festive friends in Messy Christmas, where nobody is ready for the big day! This silly, chaotic Christmas tale has amazing pop-up pages and a fun rhyme, perfect for a Christmas Eve story time.
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
This fun Christmas activity book is packed with spot-the-difference puzzles to complete! Search, circle and tick to complete each festive page. Guaranteed to entertain, engage and keep children busy in the run up to Christmas. A fun festive Christmas activity book with stickers and card pressouts.
This fun Christmas activity book is packed with search-and-find puzzles to complete! Search, trace and puzzle to complete each festive page. Guaranteed to entertain, engage and keep children busy in the run up to Christmas. A fun festive activity book with stickers and card press-outs.
CHRISTMAS IS...
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: PHILIP BUNTING
Publisher: OMNIBUS BOOKS
ISBN: 9781760267148
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Everyone is getting ready for Christmas. But there is one rather big question on this little echidna’s mind: “What is Christmas?”
A SILVER THREAD ON CHRISTMAS DAY
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: MIRANDA BIRTHISEL
Illustrator: CATE JAMES
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781760264963
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 28 PP
When Santa needs help delivering Christmas presents, he calls his friend the Easter Bilby! Can Bilby deliver everything in time, or will her wild approach to gift delivery create Christmas Eve chaos?
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: JOSH PYKE
Illustrator: HANNAH SOMMERVILLE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761299629
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 264 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
A silver thread that tugs and plays to bind the years and memories made ... Some things change, some stay the same, long after gifts are packed away, it’s love we’ve woven, love that stays, through all our cherished Christmas days. A timeless and inclusive Christmas classic, celebrating family and the love that brings us together at Christmas time. Written by multi-award-winning musician and writer Josh Pyke, with illustrations by best-selling CBCA Book of The Year winner Hannah Sommerville.
SANTA BILBY
THIS BOOK IS FULL OF ELVES
DEAR SANTASAUR
GRUMPY MONKEY OH, NO! CHRISTMAS
AU RRP: $19.99 NZ
Author: GARETH PETER
$24.99
Illustrator: MIKE BYRNE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9781761525544
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
This book is full of tonnes of elves—That cheery Christmas Crew Who bake and make and roll and wrap Elf-tastic gifts for You! Elves are real, you know, and they can be found all around us. Grown-ups may not be able to see them, but children definitely can. So dive into this brilliantly funny story and see where you can spot the elves. They really are everywhere!
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: CHAE STRATHIE
Illustrator: NICOLA O’BYRNE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9781761525568
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 275 X 250 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
What would a T.Rex write in his letter to Santa? Roar with laughter finding out! It’s Christmas, and Max and his dinosaur friend are super-excited. (PS: to find out how this boy and this dino first met, read Dear Dinosaur.) They’re busy putting up decorations, posting cards and—of course—writing letters to Santa. They’re sure they’ve both been very good this year! But secretly, the T.Rex feels a little worried. Will Santa even deliver to a dinosaur?
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NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: SUZANNE LANG
Illustrator: MAX LANG
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526527
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 254 X 254 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Everyone loves Christmas. It’s such a magical time of year, and all the animals are getting into the holiday spirit. Everyone except for Jim Panzee. After all, rain is pouring down and Jim is sure that everything stinks. And when he eats a green banana, he feels sick! That makes everything worse. Can anything cheer up this grumpy monkey? But then Jim’s best friend, Norman, helps him see that if he puts aside his complaints and instead focuses on the wonder all around him, he just might feel like celebrating.
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: JOHNNY MARKS
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781760266387
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows. Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer feels different with his bright, shiny nose. But when Santa can’t fly his sleigh through the fog, can Rudolph and his shiny nose save Christmas? Enjoy this classic story with all the family. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was composed by Johnny Marks in 1949 and became an instant hit. The song has been an enduring Christmas favourite ever since.
ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99 AN AUSSIE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS (15TH
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Author: KILMENY NILAND
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761525865
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
It’s the day before Christmas in Australia and Santa is in a tizz! So much to do—prezzies to wrap, the ute to check and eight ’roos to choose. But not everything is going to plan. The helpers have gone and the ’roos can’t be found! What will Santa do now?
DADDY’S CHRISTMAS FARTY SHORTS & THE UNSILENT
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Author: ED KAVALEE & ARNOLD KAVALEE
Illustrator: JACK LAURENCE
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781760263539
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Warning! Some readers may find this true story about Daddy and his farty shorts extremely distressing. It involves Christmas snacks ... more exploding shorts ... and Santa with a sock on his nose! Prepare yourself for the whole awful story of one very unsilent night!
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
WHERE’S SANTA’S ELF? AROUND AUSTRALIA
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NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: BILL HOPE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761290770
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
It’s Christmas Eve, and Henry the Elf and Santa are delivering presents around Australia when Mrs Polar Bear puts out an urgent call to say her ten cubs are missing. But, wait—one of the cubs is hiding inside a present! Will Henry be able to track down the rest of the cubs before Christmas Day?
DHARMA THE CHRISTMAS LLAMA
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: MATT COSGROVE
Publisher: KOALA BOOKS
ISBN: 9781760263553
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Dharma the Llama is hiding away from the hustle and bustle of the silly season so she can read her new book in peace. But when her friend, Macca the Alpaca, needs some festive help, will Dharma find a way to save Christmas?
MACCA’S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
AU RRP: $10.99
NZ RRP: $14.99
Author: MATT COSGROVE
Publisher: KOALA BOOKS
ISBN: 9781761128486
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Christmas is here! Macca loves Christmas time and he especially loves finding the perfect gifts for his friends. But with no money in the piggy bank, how will Macca surprise his friends on Christmas day? ª!HSLHQBy128486z
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 176 X 167 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
MACCA’S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: MATT COSGROVE
Publisher: KOALA BOOKS
ISBN: 9781760973018
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Christmas is here! Christmas is Macca’s favourite time of year. He loves thinking up amazing presents for his friends. But when he looks in his piggy bank, he finds he has no money! Macca and his best friend Al have to come up with a plan to make the best Christmas surprise for all their friends, and in doing so, discover the true spirit of giving.
PIG THE ELF: STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
Author: AARON BLABEY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761126543
Format: NOVELTY BOOK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 275 X 200 MM
Page Count: 16 PP
No-one loves Christmas more than Pig the Pug! Join Pig, Trevor and Santa for lots of sticker activity fun! With pictures, puzzles, over 120 stickers and more!
KETCHUP ON YOUR REINDEER
AU RRP: $16.99
NZ RRP: $21.99
Author: NICK SHARRATT
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK
ISBN: 9780702325847
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Do you like ketchup on your Christmas tree? Or a Santa hat on your Christmas pud? Discover all these bonkers combinations and more in Ketchup On Your Reindeer, the fabulous festive follow-up to Nick Sharratt’s classic bestseller, Ketchup On Your Cornflakes? Flip the colourful split pages, and find out just how crazy Christmas can be! ª!HSKHKCy325847z QTY
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
SANTA’S FIREPROOF KNICKERS
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: DEANO YIPADEE
Illustrator: CARLA MARTELL
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775438335
With winter chimneys roaring in some of the world’s houses, Santa keeps his bottom safe with his trusty fireproof trousers. From Deano Yipadee, the creator of the beloved Nee Naw series, comes a brand new story and downloadable song about Santa’s conundrum when his fireproof trousers shrink in the wash. He needs to come up with a way to safely get down the chimneys to deliver his presents ... will Mrs Claus’s frilly, fireproof knickers save the day?
SANTA’S FIREPROOF KNICKERS
AU RRP: $17.99
NZ RRP: $21.99
Author: DEANO YIPADEE
Illustrator: CARLA MARTELL
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775438090
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
With winter chimneys roaring in some of the world’s houses, Santa keeps his bottom safe with his trusty fireproof trousers. From Deano Yipadee, the creator of the beloved Nee Naw series, comes a brand new story and downloadable song about Santa’s conundrum when his fireproof trousers shrink in the wash. He needs to come up with a way to safely get down the chimneys to deliver his presents ... will Mrs Claus’s frilly, fireproof knickers save the day? ª!HSLHRFy438090z
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STOCKING STUFFER (LAUGH O’ CLOCK)
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
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Author: RIDDLELAND
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761202902
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 6+
Dimensions: 208 X 135 MM
Page Count: 112 PP
It’s time to be merry and share some Christmas laughter. Laugh O’Clock: Stocking Stuffer is a collection of puns, silly scenarios, knock-knock jokes and more. This book can be read alone or better yet turn it into a game to play with family and friends! Time to see who has the funny bone in the family! Christmas is a time of gifts— both giving and receiving. Give the gift of laughter to your loved ones!
PIG THE ELF (WTH CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN SIGN)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: AARON BLABEY
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781761123863
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Santa was coming! ’Twas bigger than big! No-one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents! Another laugh-out-loud book from the #1 New York Times best-selling author, Aaron Blabey. Includes a Pig the Elf Christmas countdown sign!
EXCUSE ME, SANTA! (PLUS LETTER TO SANTA)
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Author: DAVE HUGHES & HOLLY IFE
Illustrator: PHILIP BUNTING
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC PRESS
ISBN: 9781743831908
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Martha May has marvellous manners, especially at Christmas. She writes very neat cards and gives very thoughtful gifts ... and she never forgets to leave yummy snacks for Santa Claus and his reindeer! But what will happen when Martha May gives Santa a giant pudding?! Find out in the explosive Christmas tale by Dave Hughes, Holly Ife and Philip Bunting! This Edition of Excuse Me, Santa! comes with a bonus letter and envelope to leave out for Santa!
THERE WAS AN OLD BLOKE WHO SWALLOWED A PRESENT (LENTICULAR)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: P. CRUMBLE
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781760158224
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
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There was an old bloke who swallowed a present. I don’t know why he swallowed a present ... Now that’s not pleasant! The old bloke has swallowed one of Santa’s presents! Keep an eye on your Christmas tree and guard your stockings, because now he’s on the hunt for more Christmas snacks!
THERE WAS AN OLD BLOKE WHO SWALLOWED A PRESENT (BOARD BOOK)
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $14.99
Author: P. CRUMBLE
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781742762036
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 175 X 167 MM
Page Count: 22 PP
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There was an old bloke who swallowed a present. I don’t know why he swallowed a present ... now that’s not pleasant! The old bloke has swallowed one of Santa’s presents! Keep an eye on your Christmas tree and guard your stockings, because now he’s on the hunt for more Christmas snacks!
THERE WAS AN OLD BLOKE WHO SWALLOWED A PRESENT (10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: P. CRUMBLE
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761525872
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
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The old bloke has swallowed one of Santa’s presents! Keep an eye on your Christmas tree and guard your stockings, because now he’s on the hunt for more Christmas snacks!
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A STAR!
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: P. CRUMBLE
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781760158231
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A STAR! (BOARD BOOK)
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
Author: P. CRUMBLE
Illustrator: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781743623923
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 175 X 165 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
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There was an old lady who swallowed a star. I don’t know why she swallowed that star … Now that’s bizarre! It is time for Christmas and the old lady’s festive appetite is enormous! Hold onto your chimneys as even Santa isn’t safe from the old lady’s chompers this year! Surely she’ll POP!
There was an old lady who swallowed a star. I don’t know why she swallowed that star ... Now that’s bizarre! It is time for Christmas and the old lady’s festive appetite is enormous! Hold onto your chimneys as even Santa isn’t safe from the old lady’s chompers this year! Surely she’ll pop! ª!HSLHODy623923z
WHERE’S SANTA?
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Author: LOUIS SHEA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781742835358
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Elvy couldn’t wait for Christmas Eve, so he hijacked Santa’s sleigh to help deliver the presents early. Now Santa’s gone after Elvy and noone can find him! Can you help Detective Inspector Scrooge track Santa down in time to save Christmas?
WHERE’S
SANTA’S ELF? AROUND THE WORLD
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NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: BILL HOPE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761125409
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 300 X 235 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
There’s a fake Santa travelling around the world causing chaos! How can the real Santa expect boys and girls to be good when there is an imposter Santa being so naughty? Help Henry the Elf and Mrs Claus track down Fake Santa, put a stop to his shenanigans and get Christmas back on track!
JINGLE BELLS, WHAT’S THAT SMELL?
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NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: DEANO YIPADEE
Illustrator: PAUL BEAVIS
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775437437
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
This laugh-out-loud, smelly Christmas favourite by children’s entertainer Deano Yipadee is back in business! With outrageous illustrations by Paul Beavis featuring a hilarious cast of well-known reindeer helpers, it is up to the smelliest one of them all to propel Santa’s sleigh and save the day.
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
AU RRP: $17.99
NZ RRP: $21.99
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Author: PETER GILDERDALE
Illustrator: FIFI COLSTON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
PICTURE
Level: 3+
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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215 X 265 MM
ISBN: 9781775436232 Format: PAPERBACK
Count: 32 PP
As a small country school prepares for its Christmas end-of-year show, they get a call from ‘Santa,’ who is on his way to the hall when he runs into a spot of trouble! Fortunately, the Little Yellow Digger is on hand to rescue Santa and his truck full of presents.
Author: PETER GILDERDALE
Illustrator: FIFI COLSTON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775439622
Format: HARDBACK
PICTURE
As a small country school prepares for its Christmas end-of-year show, they get a call from ‘Santa,’ who is on his way to the hall when he runs into a spot of trouble! Fortunately, the Little Yellow Digger is on hand to rescue Santa and his truck full of presents. ª!HSLHRFy439622z
THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER SAVES CHRISTMAS
THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER SAVES CHRISTMAS
THE CHRISTMAS SURPRISE (ELLA AND OLIVIA #9)
AU RRP: $7.99
NZ RRP: $9.99
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Author: YVETTE POSHOGLIAN
Illustrator: DANIELLE MCDONALD
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781742839219
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: CHAPTER BOOK
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 198 X 128 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia are sisters. Ella is seven years old. Olivia is five-and-a-half years old. They live with their mum and dad and little brother Max. Ella and Olivia can’t wait until Christmas! But will their secret plan to open their presents early ruin the Christmas surprise?
DON’T GET YOUR TINSEL IN A TANGLE
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Author: STEPHANIE THATCHER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Will Tiny be able to rid Humphrey of his Christmas Grinch attitude? Humphrey is a grumpy cat who hates everything about Christmas. He would prefer to sit in the basement all day away from the festivities. When Tiny the dog arrives from a pet rescue, she brings an excitement about Christmas that annoys Humphrey hugely. Can Tiny’s enthusiasm for Christmas turn Humphrey’s bad attitude around? He may be surprised!
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND (ELLA AND OLIVIA #12)
AU RRP: $7.99
NZ RRP: $9.99
Author: YVETTE POSHOGLIAN
Illustrator: DANIELLE MCDONALD
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781743620557
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: CHAPTER BOOK
Age Level: 5+
Dimensions: 198 X 128 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Ella and Olivia are excited about the Christmas fair! Will Ella and Olivia’s house have the most spectacular decorations in the neighbourhood?
DON’T GET YOUR TINSEL IN A TANGLE
AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: STEPHANIE THATCHER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775438274
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Will Tiny be able to rid Humphrey of his Christmas Grinch attitude? Humphrey is a grumpy cat who hates everything about Christmas. He would prefer to sit in the basement all day away from the festivities. When Tiny the dog arrives from a pet rescue, she brings an excitement about Christmas that annoys Humphrey hugely. Can Tiny’s enthusiasm for Christmas turn Humphrey’s bad attitude around? He may be surprised!
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
FLIT THE FANTAIL AND THE CHRISTMAS CRASH
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Author: KAT QUIN
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775436362
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
A KIWI NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: YVONNE MORRISON
Illustrator: DEBORAH HINDE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775434276
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 265 X 215 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Flit is back and in a hairy situation—in Santa’s majestic beard! With Santa at the helm, Flit accidentally embarks on a jolly journey, delivering presents to all the children and native critters of Aotearoa. At the end of a busy, beardy night, Flit is safely returned to his nest with a special gift from Santa—a fun and festive finish to this Kiwi Christmas tale, brimming with Flit’s playful antics and fumbling frolics.
Author: YVONNE MORRISON
Illustrator: DEBORAH HINDE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775435075
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 265 X 215 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in New Zealand on a sunny summer’s day, ay! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday.
Best-selling author and illustrator, Yvonne Morrison and Deborah Hinde, give the old Christmas favourite ‘Jingle Bells’ the Kiwi treatment. This proven seller is now available in a beautiful hardback edition–at a great price! A perfect Kiwi summer roadie read, evoking memories of long sunny days at the beach, barbecues and fun with friends.
’Twas the night before Christmas and all round the beach, Not a possum was stirring; not one could we catch.
Take one Santa dressed in singlet and shorts, and put him on a miniature tractor pulled by eight flying sheep, and you have a Kiwi version of the well-loved Clement C. Moore poem.
A KIWI DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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Author: YVONNE MORRISON
Illustrator: DEBORAH HINDE
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775434108
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 265 X 215 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Twas the dawn before Christmas and, down at the bach, Santa was fishing ... just one more he’d catch.
From the creators of the ultimate Kiwi Christmas read-aloud A Kiwi Night Before Christmas comes the prequel–A Kiwi Day Before Christmas–and Santa’s got work to do! Luckily his trusty little helpers have been busying themselves in his workshop with all that gift wrapping. But those prezzies won’t be going anywhere without Santa’s ‘reindeer’ to pull the tractor–so where have those sheep got to?
WE WISH YOU A KIWI CHRISTMAS + CD
Author: LYNETTE EVANS
Illustrator: MYLES LAWFORD
Performer: PIO TEREI
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775432678
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: BOOK AND CD
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
When Little Kiwi discovers a disconsolate Santa stranded on a hillside with not a reindeer in sight, she rounds up all her bird friends to help. And in so doing, Little Kiwi gets to realise her own dream— to fly! Another great Kiwi Christmas sing-along from Scholastic NZ, sung by popular entertainer, Pio Terei, in both English and Māori— and everyone knows the tune already!
THE CHRISTMAS CARAVAN
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NZ RRP: $21.99
Author: JENNIFER BECK
Illustrator: ROBYN BELTON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781869435899
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 265 X 215 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
We’re so lucky to have this place, Simon’s mother would say. The caravan may be small, but it’s great to have our own home. When Simon sees a competition in the newspaper for the best-decorated Christmas house, he is keen to enter it. His mother says she can’t afford expensive lights and decorations, so Simon decides to decorate their caravan in his own way. Award-winners Jennifer Beck and Robyn Belton have reunited to create an enchanting story about a child’s ingenuity and the beauty that can be found in simplicity. A stunningly beautiful and poignant story that has become a Christmas classic.
THE LONELY LITTLE TREE
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Author: MOYA KIRBY
Illustrator: TERRI ROSE BAYNTON
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC NEW ZEALAND
ISBN: 9781775435297
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
“Whatever will become of me?” sighed the sad and lonely little tree. A tiny tree stands all alone on the edge of a felled forest. Whispering winds swirl, and native birds gather around, bringing gifts of blossoms and berries to adorn the lonely little tree ... what a magical sight on this Christmas night.
NEVER POP A SANTA!
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NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: CHRISTIE HAINSBY
Illustrator: STUART LYNCH
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805447856
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 233 X 193 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
Meet the festive characters and enjoy pressing their tummies ... if you dare! This board book has a silicone fidget popper for little hands to pop in and out. The graphic design and sweet rhymes will keep children engaged as they explore the tactile book. A must-have for developing hand-eye coordination in young children.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC ACTIVITY BOOK (WITH SHINY FOIL STICKERS)
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
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Author: ALEXANDRA ROBINSON
Illustrator: STUART LYNCH
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805441595
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 4+
Dimensions: 280 X 215 MM
Page Count: 16 PP
Step into a world of magic in this delightful, ornament-shaped, Christmas activity book! Search for toys in the elves’ workshop, guide Santa on his sleigh and colour sweet scenes as you explore each festive page. Plus, find creative card press-outs inside and shiny stickers to use wherever you like!
REINDEER! (SQUISH ‘N’ SQUEEZE)
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NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: ALICE FEWERY
Illustrator: JESS MOORHOUSE
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781803379760
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 178 X 178 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
Join Reindeer on a festive search-and-find adventure! Can you help her find the different shaped gifts in time for the Christmas party? This jolly book has a reindeer-shaped squishy cut through to the cover and sweet rhymes to keep little ones engaged throughout.
DASHING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
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NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: CHRISTIE HAINSBY
Illustrator: JAYNE SCHOFIELD
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781803376868
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 210 X 210 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Countdown to Christmas with the festive things that go! This busy board book has 10 vehicleshaped blisters that disappear one by one with the turn of each page. From jolly snowplows to Santa’s sleigh, there’s something for every vehicle-lover to enjoy this Christmastime.
CHRISTMAS FUN (HEARTFELT)
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: ROSIE GREENING
Illustrator: SHANNON HAYS
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805447979
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 200 X 200 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
Discover a magical world of Christmastime in this festive book. Explore soft felt and card pages as you meet the Christmas characters who are preparing for Christmas. Sweet rhymes and Shannon Hays’ adorable illustrations make for a fun reading experience to be enjoyed together over the holidays.
THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS (WITH TOUCH AND FEEL)
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
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Author: KATHERINE WALKER
Illustrator: JAYNE SCHOFIELD
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781803379487
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 158 X 126 MM
Page Count: 12 PP
Discover the story of Christmas in this inspirational touch-and-feel board book. With a carry-handle attached to the spine, touches to explore throughout and a prayer to share, little ones will love this introduction to the nativity story.
THE UNBELIEVEABLE TRUTH ABOUT... SANTA (WITH A CANDY-CANE NECKLACE)
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NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: HOLLY LANSLEY
Illustrator: BEVERLEY HOPWOOD
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805447825
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 244 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Do you know the Unbelievable Truth about Santa? Get ready to have everything you thought you knew about Santa turned upside down in this hilarious, myth-busting storybook! Discover a never-beforeseen high-tech sleigh and the secret behind the famous ruby-red suit as the unbelievable truth about Santa is unwrapped for you.
CHRISTMAS BACKLIST
NEVER
TOUCH A GRUMPY REINDEER!
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
Author: ROSIE GREENING
Illustrator: STUART LYNCH
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805447405
Format: BOARD BOOK Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 166 X 166 MM Page Count: 10 PP
You must never touch a grumpy reindeer ... unless it’s in this book! Children will love this festive addition to our bestselling range of Never Touch books. Inside, discover a variety of Christmas characters including Santa, an elf and a snowman – but watch out, this is a very grumpy Christmas crew! Children will love exploring the fun touches on every page and reading the fun rhyme.
NEVER
TOUCH A GRUMPY ELF!
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
Author: ROSIE GREENING
Illustrator: STUART LYNCH
Publisher: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS
ISBN: 9781805447412
Format: BOARD BOOK
Count: 10 PP
You must never touch a grumpy elf ... unless it’s in this book! This seasonal touch-and-feel book is perfect for young children. They will love reading the funny rhyme that warns of the dangers of touching the Christmas characters – and then ignoring the advice! Innovative silicone and novelty touches feature throughout the book, with a different texture for children to explore on every spread. Perfect for children to read around the holidays!
It is the season of goodwill and joy, and many folk, creatures and animals are ready to enjoy the festivities, but all the lights have disappeared! Wave your magic wand and light up each enchanting scene, and see how everyone celebrates this holiday season.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• From Cinderella to Big Hero 6, this Disney Christmas searchlight activity book is the perfect Christmas gift for any fan of Disney!
• This Disney Christmas searchlight activity book contains six darkened scenes to search and a ‘magic’ wand to help see through the darkness on each page.
• Search-and-find books keep kids entertained while boosting important skills like focus, visual recognition and attention to detail—turning every page into a fun and brain-boosting challenge.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Brings the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to life with Mickey and friends, blending festive fun, familiar characters and heartfelt holiday lessons in a way young readers will instantly connect with.
• Combines the warmth and humour of Mickey and friends with the magic of a beloved Christmas classic, creating a story families will enjoy sharing together year after year.
• Mickey’s Christmas Carol uses Scrooge’s unforgettable journey to explore kindness, generosity and friendship, helping make big emotions and important themes feel engaging, accessible and full of heart.
A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORY!
MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (DISNEY: MOVIE CLASSICS)
AU RRP: $3.99
NZ RRP: $4.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761813108
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 200 X 167 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Ebenezer Scrooge has no time for Christmas. The only thing he cares about is money. But when he is visited in the night by ghosts, he sees that his selfishness is hurting others and himself. Will he change his ways? This 24-page book tells the story of Mickey’s Christmas Carol.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Stitch’s popularity is bigger than ever! The film may be more than 20 years old but is considered a modern classic. Stitch’s popularity and charm make this colouring book an irresistible choice for kids and adults alike who love his playful and adventurous spirit.
• With his mischievous nature and habit of getting into trouble, Stitch stands out in the Disney world as an anti-hero, which kids relate to and revel in.
• The live action Lilo and Stitch film released in May 2025 was celebrated by audiences globally, breaking $1 billion in the box office.
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761813115
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM Page Count: 40 PP
It’s Christmas Eve, and Mr. Bubbles needs to deliver the presents from the community centre to kids all across Kaua’i. Luckily, Lilo and Stitch are ready to help! Follow along as Stitch uses his super strength, super speed and super kindness to spread Christmas joy throughout the island in this adorable picture book!
CHRISTMAS
KEY
SELLING POINTS:
• Brings the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to life with Mickey and friends, blending festive fun, familiar characters and heartfelt holiday lessons in a way young readers will instantly connect with.
• Combines the warmth and humour of Mickey and friends with the magic of a beloved Christmas classic, creating a story families will enjoy sharing together year after year.
• Mickey’s Christmas Carol uses Scrooge’s unforgettable journey to explore kindness, generosity and friendship, helping make big emotions and important themes feel engaging, accessible and full of heart.
ALL MY LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY: LIFT-THEFLAP (DISNEY)
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761813160
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 210 X 210 MM
Page Count: 16 PP
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Share this special book with a loved one to let them know what makes spending the festive season with them so wonderful. Lift the flaps on each spread to celebrate the magic of Christmas! This Disney Christmas Liftthe-Flap has eight flaps for little ones to lift and explore their curiosity.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Creates a warm and interactive Christmas reading experience, combining playful lift-the-flap surprises with heartfelt messages that make little readers feel loved and cherished.
• Blends festive magic with sweet emotional moments, making it a meaningful seasonal gift that families will enjoy sharing together year after year.
• Encourages curiosity, engagement and emotional connection through hands-on play and gentle sentiments that celebrate kindness, care and togetherness. ª!HSLHQBy813160z
FESTIVE LIFT THE FLAP!
HOLIDAY MISCHIEF WITH STITCH (DISNEY: LILO AND STITCH)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526237
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM Page Count: 32 PP
It’s Stitch’s first holiday season! Follow along as Lilo teaches him about all the fun and holiday magic there is during the season on Earth. Stitch learns about how it is important to be Nice and not Naughty. He also learns about all of the different traditions that come with each holiday.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Lilo and Stitch is an Academy Award-nominated animated film that has entertained fans for over 20 years.
• Stitch is an all-time fan-favourite character, renewing audiences last year with the release of the live action adaption of the first film to massive theatrical success.
• Fans will enjoy seeing the trouble-making alien discover the joy of Christmas!
MATER SAVES CHRISTMAS (DISNEY PIXAR: CARS)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526244
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
3+
There’s a fuel bandit on the loose in Radiator Springs. Not only does this mean that the cars will soon be running on fumes, but it also makes it impossible for the town’s postal trucks to deliver everyone’s Christmas letters to Santa Car! Mater’s determined to get his letter to Santa. Luckily, Fillmore has just enough of his special Christmas gasoline for Mater and Lightning McQueen to make the trek to the North Pole, while the rest of the town investigates the mysterious missing fuel. But when Mater finally meets Santa Car, he learns that Christmas might actually need to be cancelled this year ... unless Mater and McQueen can save the day!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• This family-friendly franchise appeals to children and parents with its exciting adventure stories and child-appropriate humour.
• Featuring fan favourite character, Mater, there will be a lot of giggles as young fans read about Mater’s Christmas adventure.
MICKEY AND THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTMAS (DISNEY)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526206
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 6+
Dimensions: 279 X 229 MM
Page Count: 48 PP
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Mickey and his friends are off to celebrate Christmas in the mountains! But between preparations, a strange disappearance and a sleigh accident, the trip isn’t going to be easy ... so, it’s up to you! Help the group have a wonderful Christmas by making the right choices, and discover several adventures along the different paths!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Mickey and Minnie Mouse are some of the most-beloved and famous Disney characters of all time, recognised around the world as the iconic faces of Disney!
• This brand re-introduces young children to classic Disney characters like Donald Duck and Goofy, keeping the magic of Disney alive for new generations.
• Choose your own adventure storybooks are a great way to engage young readers and immerse them in a story. It also teaches logical thinking skills, cause-and-effect and understanding of narrative structure.
DISNEY
CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: JOY HOWARD & CRISTINA GARCES
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649653
Format: HARDBACK
Type: COOKBOOK
Age Level: 6+
Dimensions: 229 X 179 MM
Page Count: 136 PP
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Treat your taste buds to a feast of traditional holiday delights! Come on over! It’s lovely weather for cooking a holiday dish together with your favourite Disney characters. With simple instructions and colourful photos of each treat, spending time indoors has never been so much fun! Also included are special recipes you can make into holiday gifts for family and friends. Both stockings and bellies will be happily stuffed! Features: A rating system lets kids know how difficult the recipes are, and cooking tips are sprinkled throughout. Kids will enjoy making Elsa’s Snowy Mac and Cheese, Simba’s Muddy Brownies, Sugar Rush Popcorn Gumdrop Garland, Anna’s Frozen Ice Candy and so much more!
KEY
SELLING POINTS:
• Fans will be so excited to cook up a storm this festive season with this festive cookbook. Make delicious holiday dishes with Disney characters like Belle, Sulley and Lightning McQueen!
• Disney Christmas Cookbook is perfect for parents to cook alongside their kids during the holidays!
• Cookbooks not only teach young fans how to cook but also teach them mathematical measurements and recipe comprehension.
MERRY
BRIGHT
TOY STORY: MERRY CHRISTMAS, WOODY (DISNEY PIXAR: DELUXE STORYBOOK)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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ISBN: 9781761649769
HARDBACK
It’s almost Christmas, and all the toys are excited—except for Sheriff Woody. He only has two days to find presents for all his friends, but he has no idea what to get them! Read along with Woody, Buzz and the whole gang as they discover what will make this Christmas truly special.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Disney and Pixar’s award-winning Toy Story franchise, a longtime all-audience favourite, features the strong combination of heart, humour, and unforgettable characters that has become the studio’s signature.
• The franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and with Toy Story 5 slated for release in 2026, Toy Story is showing no signs of slowing down.
FROZEN: OLAF’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (DISNEY: DELUXE STORYBOOK)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Author: JESSICA JULIUS
Illustrator: OLGA T. MOSQUEDA
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761724336
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring ... until a sound awakens Olaf! Read along as Olaf has the adventure of a lifetime with a mysterious stranger in red. Fans of all generations will delight in Olaf’s innocent and humorous account of The Night Before Christmas.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Frozen II is the third highest grossing animated film of all time!
• Frozen is an evergreen franchise with a powerful story, unforgettable music and deep characters in an immersive world that connects consumers of all ages.
• The magic will continue as Frozen III is currently slated for release in 2027.
CONTAINS 10 FESTIVE DISNEY TALES!
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: 5-MINUTE STORIES
AU RRP: $24.99
NZ RRP: $29.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761724343 Format:
ALL MY LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY: PHOTO BOOK (DISNEY)
AU RRP: $12.99
Have you ever wondered how Buzz and Woody celebrate the holidays? Do you think Belle and the Beast decorate the castle? Find out in this collection of 10 festive stories featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters as they have fun over Christmas. Embrace the holiday spirit one story at a time! This Disney 5-Minute Stories book contains 10 stories that can be read in 5 minutes.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Celebrate the festive season with iconic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Woody and many more!
• Have you ever wondered how Buzz and Woody, or Belle and the Beast celebrate the holidays? This collection of stories extends the magic of fan-favourite Disney and Pixar films with a holiday touch.
• Each of these stories can be read in 5 minutes, making this the perfect collection of bedtime stories. ª!HSLHQBy724343z
NZ RRP: $15.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649783
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 120 X 170 MM
Page Count: 16 PP
Commemorate the most magical time of year in this Disney photo book, with unique mess-free scrapbooking. Clear windows hold your precious memories in gorgeous frames featuring classic Disney characters. Write personalised captions and memories to create the perfect gift for loved ones.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Expanding on our popular ‘All My Love’ storybook series, this unique product offers a customisable keepsake for families.
• With pages for you to slide a photo or drawing in, capture everlasting Christmas memories.
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761728143
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 296 X 373 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Celebrate this Christmas season with some of your beloved Disney Characters! With an extra-large pad, a carry handle, 24 pages of colouring and activities and a sticker sheet, these holidays are sure to be magical!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Celebrate the festive season with iconic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Stitch, Woody and many more!
• Our annual Disney Christmas activity range is perfect for holiday gifts and fun.
• Festive themed colouring, activities and stickers will give this Christmas the magic of Disney!
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: SCRATCH COLOURING
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761815355
Format: HARDBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 260 X 210 MM
Page Count: 20 PP
Join the Disney and Pixar characters you know and love this Christmas for a festive scratch art adventure. With the wooden scratch tool included, as well as six colour-reveal scratch pages, six activity pages and eight colouring pages, every minute will be filled with wonder and fun.
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: ULTIMATE COLOURING BOOK
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761728181
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, Belle and many more Disney friends. Grab your coloured pencils and bring a world of colour to every page.
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: PAINT WITH WATER
AU RRP: $7.99
NZ RRP: $9.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649851
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 280 X 210 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Use a rainbow of colours to bring these Disney and Pixar characters to life this Christmas!
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: COLOURING KIT
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $23.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781760263928
Format: HARDBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 290 X 228 MM
Page Count: 48 PP
Join your favourite Disney and Pixar friends on a Christmas-themed colouring adventure! Includes tear-out pages packed with colouring fun.
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: ADULT COLOURING BOOK
AU RRP: $14.99
NZ RRP: $17.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649790
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 12+
Dimensions: 296 X 210 MM
Page Count: 80 PP
Bring the Disney characters of your childhood to life in this collection of intricate Disney artworks, just waiting to be coloured! From Snow White and The Aristocats to The Lion King and Dumbo, this book is a celebration of Disney’s unforgettable collection of timeless films and characters. This adult colouring book has 64 pages to colour with intricate designs on every page! You’ll be feeling the Christmas spirit with the magnificent magic of Disney!
DISNEY CHRISTMAS: PUFFY STICKER COLOURING BOOK
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649837
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 275 X 200 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and now you can celebrate it with your Disney friends! With over 50 puffy stickers to be used throughout your 32-page colouring book ... or anywhere else!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
•The Wiggles have been entertaining millions of families across the globe for over 30 years. The band has sold over 30 million albums and DVDs, 8 million books, as well as accumulating over 4 billion music streams and 6 billion views on YouTube.
•With a focus on education through music and play, The Wiggles is a brand that captures the imagination and creativity of the world while teaching valuable lessons.
•As one of the most recognisable brands around the world, the friendly faces of The Wiggles bring joy to fans old and new.
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761720062
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 2+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 40 P P
What will The Wiggles find under the tree this Christmas morning? Join this colourful bunch as they celebrate the holidays the Wiggly way in this delightful picture book, perfect for festive reading.
Merry Christmas from The
pals.
AU RRP: $3.99
NZ RRP: $4.99
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Page Count: 24 PP THE WIGGLES CHRISTMAS: COLOURING ADVENTURES
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761720031
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 2+
Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM
Jump in for a Christmas colouring adventure with all your
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761720048
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 2+
Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM
Page Count: 64 P P THE WIGGLES CHRISTMAS: ULTIMATE COLOURING BOOK
Get ready for a Wiggly Christmas! With 64 pages of festive colouring to enjoy with all your Wiggles friends, it really is the most wonderful time of the year!
THE WIGGLES CHRISTMAS: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761813238
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 296 X 373 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Are you ready for a Wiggly Christmas? Get ready to celebrate with The Wiggles and their friends! Complete these festive colouring and activity pages while you wait for Santa to arrive. This extralarge pad has a carry handle and contains 24 pages of colouring and activity with a sticker sheet.
Wiggles!
Wiggly
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie released in cinemas in September 2025, with a global box office reception of over $67 million.
• The Netflix series maintains #1 Kids Show status at launch for every season (S1-S10) across Australia and New Zealand, and other international priority markets.
• 2026 sees two brand-new seasons dropping on Netflix!
It’s Christmas time in the Dollhouse and Gabby and the Gabby Cats can’t wait for Santa Kitty to bring them some holiday surprises to unbox! But on Christmas Eve, Gabby receives a message from the elves at the North Pole ... they need help finishing all the toys Santa Kitty will deliver! Can Gabby and Pandy save Christmas in time?
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS COLOURING BOOK (DREAMWORKS)
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649882
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Meowy Christmas to all, and to all a purr night! It’s Christmas time, and Gabby Girl wants you to join her and the Gabby Cats in this cat-tastic 64-page colouring book. But be on your most purr-fect behaviour, Santa Kitty is coming!
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: CHRISTMAS GIANT ACTIVITY PAD (DREAMWORKS)
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761728228
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 296 X 373 MM
OVER 130 STICKERS!
Page Count: 24 PP
Meow Meow Meow, Meowy Christmas! It’s Christmas time in the Dollhouse, and Santa Kitty, Gabby Girl and all the Gabby Cats can’t wait to celebrate with you. Join them for some festive fun with these cat-tabulous activities and colouring pages–including wrapping paper pages! Plus, you’ll get a sheet with over 130 festive stickers and gift tags to use this silly season!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Barbie is the #1 toy property around the world!
• With strong themes of friendship, hard work, loyalty, individuality and female leadership throughout, this brand continues to evolve with the times.
• Barbie’s wide range of friends promotes inclusiveness and brings visibility to underrepresented audiences.
• Our Barbie Christmas titles are always bestsellers in the market, with the festive season being the perfect time to celebrate all things Barbie!
BARBIE CHRISTMAS: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD (MATTEL) OVER 100 STICKERS!
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
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ISBN: 9781761649899
Format: PAPERBACK
Get ready to celebrate the festive season with Malibu, Brooklyn and all their friends! With snow and sparkles in the air, Christmas has never been so fabulous! Grab your pencils and get ready to colour and craft your way through these 24 pages of holiday fun. This Barbie Giant Activity Pad has a carry handle and contains 24 pages of colouring and activity with a sticker sheet.
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Pokémon ranked within the top 10 global licensors of 2025, with $12 billion in global retail sales in 2024.
• It is also one of Scholastic’s oldest and strongest licensor brand relationships, with our content some of the most profitable on the market.
• More than 480 million units of Pokémon-related software have sold worldwide, making Pokémon one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time.
POKÉMON: A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN: 9781546163633
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 280 X 230 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
It’s time for a Pokémon holiday! Join Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and many more adorable Pokémon as they gather around the tree, exchange gifts, eat festive treats, build a snowPikachu, and have tons and tons of wintertime fun. Includes punch-out gift tags and ornaments with stickers to decorate them!
POKÉMON HOLIDAY: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761813252
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 296 X 373 MM
Page Count: 24 PP
Celebrate the holiday season with some of your favourite Pokémon. Colour in the gift tags, complete the awesome activities and then decorate your pages with stickers! This extra-large pad has a carry handle and contains 24 pages of colouring and activity with a sticker sheet. ª!HSLHQBy813252z
POKÉMON HOLIDAY: ULTIMATE COLOURING BOOK
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649929
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Celebrate the festive season with the Pokémon of the Kanto region! From Stantler to Pikachu, all of these Pokémon pals are ready for the holidays. Make your way through 64 pages of colouring, adding your own holiday flair to each scene as you go! This Pokémon Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour. ª!HSLHQBy649929z
EIGHT SCRATCH PAGES INSIDE!
POKÉMON HOLIDAY: SCRATCH AND REVEAL
AU RRP: $9.99
NZ RRP: $11.99
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761812941
Format: HARDBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 260 X 210 MM
Page Count: 16 PP
Join Pikachu, Sprigatito, Quaxly, Fuecoco and their festive friends for a holiday scratch art adventure! With the wooden scratch tool included, as well as eight colour-reveal scratch pages and eight activity pages, every minute will be filled with festive fun alongside these Pokémon pals.
CHRISTMAS
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Beautiful illustrations inspired by May Gibbs depict iconic Australian folklore and native bush imagery.
• May Gibbs products are increasingly popular—stationery, homewares and clothing are all available, with many sell-out collaborations with well-known lifestyle brands such as Romance Was Born, Walnut Melbourne and Kip & Co.
• A portion of all the May Gibbs titles’ proceeds goes to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Northcott Society.
ALL THE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY (MAY GIBBS)
AU RRP: $19.99
NZ RRP: $24.99
Author: MAY GIBBS
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761649943
Format: HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM
Page Count: 32 PP
Christmas is a wonderful time to tell the people you care about just how much you love them. But how do you put such a big feeling into words? Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie as they try to compare their love for each other to all the wonderful things the bush has to offer. This 32-page storybook will be the perfect present.
AU RRP: $12.99
NZ RRP: $15.99
Author: MAY GIBBS
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761526329
Format: BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE
Age Level: 1+
Dimensions: 210 X 210 MM
Page Count: 11 PP
One more day.’ Snugglepot put a mark on the calendar. ‘I wish Christmas would hurry up and come.’ Christmas is coming, and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie are getting everything ready. But the list of things to do is long, and Cuddlepie might be too busy to remember Snugglepot’s present!
HARRY POTTER: A HOGWARTS CHRISTMAS COLOURING BOOK (WARNER BROS.)
AU RRP: $16.99
NZ RRP: $20.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
ISBN: 9798225022594
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 6+
Dimensions: 276 X 216 MM
Page Count: 96 PP
This official Harry Potter colouring book features over 90 Christmas images to colour—from portraits of Harry and his friends in their Yule Ball outfits and iconic movie quotes to patterned pages of Weasley sweaters and Hogwarts house scarves! Colour in a festively decorated Great Hall; Harry, Ron and Hermione’s visit to snowy Hogsmeade; and much more! This new colouring book will feature beautiful artwork of some of the most memorable winter and Christmas moments from the Harry Potter films—all ready to be decorated by you! This colouring book will provide hours of magical fun, creativity and inspiration—the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for Harry Potter fans of all ages!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• The Harry Potter franchise is still one of the most popular franchises in pop culture even decades after the initial release of The Philosopher’s Stone, with more than 600 million copies of the Harry Potter books sold worldwide as of 2023.
• Harry Potter has created magic for audiences in many formats, including a Broadway play and video game, Hogwarts Legacy, which sold over 12 million copies within the first fortnight of its release. With a new live-action television show planned for 2026, Harry Potter is showing no signs of slowing down.
MINIONS: ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS COLOURING BOOK (UNIVERSAL)
AU RRP: $6.99
NZ RRP: $8.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 9781761297083
Format: PAPERBACK
Type: ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+
Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM
Page Count: 64 PP
Celebrate Christmas with the Minions in this festive colouring adventure! Bring holiday fun to each page as you colour!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Minions & Monsters in cinemas June 25, 2026!
• The Minions franchise is extremely popular, becoming the highest-grossing animated franchise ever, surpassing $5 billion globally.
• The Minions are a cultural phenomenon, popular with children and adults, as seen in strong audience ratings and extensive brand partnerships. ª!HSLHQBy297083z
• Fans of this favourite franchise are on board for any adventure they are taken on—from prehistoric times to new adventures on land, sea and sky, and now CHRISTMAS!
• With dino-packed activities and colouring, dinosaur fans old and young will have a roaring good time this Christmas with Jurassic World.
• $6 Billion+ at the Global Box Office across six films (excluding Jurassic World Rebirth).
• $141 Million+ at Australia & New Zealand Box Offices across six films (excluding Jurassic World Rebirth).
• 2.3 Billion+ views worldwide on Jurassic YouTube channels.
WORLD CHRISTMAS: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD (UNIVERSAL)
$15.99
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA
PAPERBACK
ACTIVITY
Rex the halls! ‘Tis the season to roar in this Jurassic World Christmas Giant Activity Pad. With 24 pages of jingle jungle colouring and activities to enjoy, plus a sheet of festive stickers, you’re in for a roaring good time this Christmas!
Santa Claws is coming to town! With 64 pages of Jurassic World Christmas colouring to enjoy, you’ll be roaring through the snow in no time. Hold on to your presents!
CHRISTMAS
• Looney Tunes has been entertaining fans for almost 100 years! One of its characters, Bugs Bunny, is such an icon that he even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
• Looney Tunes continues to be one of Warner Bros.’ strongest brands—its legacy of characters is recognisable throughout the generations.
• Fans will love seeing their favourite characters in festive gear acting in their iconic looney ways.
(WARNER BROS.) It’s Christmas time with the Looney Tunes! Enjoy 64 pages of cwazy Christmas colouring with Bugs and all your favourite Looney Tunes.
Merry Christmas, folks! Join your favourite Looney Tunes for 24 pages of activities and colouring, plus a sheet of stickers to use anywhere you like!
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