JANUARY 2027 EDITION
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10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
CUTIE COLOURING
DA R K N E S S O F D R AG ON S
THE GR APHIC NOVEL
BOOK TEN
#1 NE W YO R K T IM ES B E S TS ELLI N G AUT H O R
TUI T. SUTHERLAND ART BY MIKE HOLMES
DARKNESS OF DRAGONS: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL (WINGS OF FIRE, BOOK TEN)
WINGS OF FIRE GRAPHIC NOVEL
AU RRP: $21.99 NZ RRP: $25.99 Author: TUI T SUTHERLAND Illustrator: MIKE HOLMES Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781761991752 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 240 PP QTY
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TALONS OF POWER (#9)
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Time is running out. Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him—if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragon’s all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end the war forever, make every dragon happy, perhaps even cast a very small spell so that everyone would like him ... But the prophecies are not easy to rewrite. Using only the small animus objects he’s borrowed from Turtle, can Qibli be the magical force Pyrrhia needs, or will he be the one to bring Jade Mountain—and his family, his friends, the whole world—crashing down?
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• The #1 New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series continues to set the world on fire in this tenth graphic novel adaptation!
ESCAPING PERIL (#8)
• The Wings of Fire books have been children’s bestsellers around the world, and the brand continues to grow in Australia with each release. • The series has sold over 4 million copies worldwide!
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AGAINST THE RULES (SWEET VALLEY TWINS: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL #9) AU RRP: $21.99 NZ RRP: $25.99 QTY
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FRANCINE PASCAL & NICOLE ANDELFINGER Illustrator: CLAUDIA AGUIRRE Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761991769 Author:
Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 203 X 140 MM Page Count: 224 PP
SWEET VALLEY TWINS
Can Jessica save Elizabeth from falling in with the wrong crowd when her twin is determined to make friends with the most unpopular girl in school?! Sophia Rizzo is the best writer in school and Elizabeth knows she’d be perfect to write the new Sweet Valley Middle School play! The one problem? There are rumours about Sophia, and Jessica is sure she’ll only get Elizabeth in big trouble! Even though everyone is telling Elizabeth to stay away from Sophia, she’s still determined to be a good friend—and have the best Sweet Valley school play yet—even if it means breaking the rules!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • The New York Times best-selling world of Sweet Valley returns in these graphic novel adaptations!
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• Twin sister drama featuring themes of kindness, loyalty and peer pressure that will appeal to young readers. • The full-colour artwork and engaging storytelling make this perfect for fans of contemporary middle-grade comics. • Ideal for fans of The Baby-sitters Club and Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels.
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THREE’S A CROWD (#7)
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THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB THE MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE KRISTY AND
A GRAPHIC NOVEL BY GABRIELA EPSTEIN BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
A N N M. M A R T I N THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB GRAPHIC NOVEL
KRISTY AND THE MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE: A GRAPHIC NOVEL (THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB #20) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 Author: ANN M. MARTIN & GABRIELA EPSTEIN Illustrator: GABRIELA EPSTEIN Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781761991776 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 203 X 140 MM Page Count: 176 PP QTY
DAWN ON THE COAST (#19)
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Mother’s Day is coming up, and The Baby-sitters Club has the same problem they do every year: What should they get their mothers? Kristy especially wants to do something nice for her mum. Mrs. Brewer has been acting kind of strange and secretive lately, and Kristy is worried about her. But then Kristy gets another one of her great ideas. Why don’t she and her friends treat their mums—and the mothers of the children they baby-sit for—to a day off without any kids around? The BSC plans a gigantic baby-sitting party. It’s a Mother’s Day surprise that can’t be beat ... until Kristy’s mum reveals a very special surprise of her own.
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JESSI RAMSEY, PET-SITTER (#18)
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• A new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel based on the novel by Ann M. Martin, adapted and illustrated by New York Times best-selling cartoonist, Gabriela Epstein. • The Baby-Sitters Club is back, bigger than ever, with a new Netflix show. • Relatable characters and storylines will engage young readers. • The graphic novel format helps to build confidence and joy for reluctant readers.
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A GRAPHIC NOVEL BY
KAREN’S IN LOVE
L I LY W I L L I A M S BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
A N N M. M A R T I N
KAREN’S IN LOVE: A GRAPHIC NOVEL (BABY-SITTERS LITTLE SISTER #14)
BABY-SITTERS LITTLE SISTER
AU RRP: $17.99 NZ RRP: $20.99 ANN M. MARTIN & LILY WILLIAMS Illustrator: LILY WILLIAMS Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781761991783 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 128 PP Author:
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KAREN’S NEW YEAR (#13)
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Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by Eisner-nominated cartoonist Lily Williams! At first, Karen and Ricky were enemies. Then they started to like each other. They were even planning to get married. But after Pamela’s birthday party, Karen and Ricky get into a big fight. Karen puts gum in Ricky’s desk. Ricky calls Karen ‘Four-eyes’. Now their class is getting ready for their Valentine’s Day party, and Karen doesn’t know if Ricky will give her a Valentine. Will Karen and Ricky make up ... or break up?
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KAREN’S SURPRISE (#12)
• These adorable, repackaged covers are perfect for new fans as well as nostalgia readers. • The full-colour illustrations are bright and detailed, and the fast-paced story with very relatable characters will engage young readers. • Perfect for fans of the Baby-sitters Club Netflix show!
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SPY STARS (ELLA DIARIES: MYSTERY SPECIAL #2) AU RRP: $17.99 NZ RRP: $20.99 Author: MEREDITH COSTAIN Illustrator: DANIELLE MCDONALD Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761729775 Format: PAPERBACK Type: NOVEL Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 190 X 150 MM Page Count: 192 PP QTY
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ELLA DIARIES MYSTERY SPECIAL
WARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Ella and her class are on a school camp at the STARBRIGHT CENTRE, uncovering the secrets of the stars. But when SUSPICIOUS PRANKS start causing chaos, Ella and her BFFs are certain there’s a super SUPER STELLAR MYSTERY to solve too.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Second book in a new series of Ella Diaries MYSTERIES. • Special longer story packed with LAUGH-OUT-LOUD illustrations and INTRIGUING plot twists. • Gold holographic foil cover will sparkle like a starry night.
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SUPER SLEUTHS (#1)
• Ella Diaries is a beloved Australian series—over ONE MILLION books in print! • For fans of The Babysitters Club, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Friday Barnes.
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THE AUSTRALIAN ALPHABET BOOK AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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Author: DAVID RIDYARD Illustrator: JOANNA GRISTWOOD Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761122767
Format: HARDBACK Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 280 X 210 MM Page Count: 32 PP
Koalas, kites and kangaroos, penguins and possums and pelicans too. Worm-eating wagtails and wombats at play, surf-riding seas on a hot summer’s day. Rabbits on roller-skates, lizards on land, card-playing crocodiles, shells on the sand. Turn the pages and take a look at this wonderful, Australian alphabet book!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • A fun Australian ABC adventure—discover the alphabet through charming watercolour illustrations featuring iconic Australian animals, landscapes, and wildlife. • Encourages observation and discovery as children will love to discover familiar creatures and objects on each page as they go through the alphabet. • Celebrates Australia’s unique wildlife—from koalas and kangaroos to pelicans and wombats, it’s the perfect introduction to Australia’s amazing animals and environment. Great to send as a gift overseas!
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LOVE: WITH LOVE, WE CAN DO ANYTHING AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 QTY
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SOPHIE CASHELL AXEL SCHEFFLER SCHOLASTIC UK 9781761728884 BOARD BOOK
Type: PICTURE Age Level: 1+ Dimensions: 166 X 184 MM Page Count: 24 PP
With love, we can do anything! A joyful board book about love and kindness, from international best-selling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. With its warm text and playful animal characters, Love shows us that sharing love and kindness is easy and fun - and makes our world a better place. Axel Scheffler’s fabulous, endearing animals are the perfect ambassadors to share his message of kindness.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Perfectly-sized chunky pages and gorgeous artwork make this ideal for toddlers. • A heartwarming celebration of love featuring a selection of adorable and beautifully illustrated animal characters. • Engaging rhyming text will hold young readers’ attention.
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INCREDIBLE THINGS YOUR BODY CAN DO! AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 Author: EMILY MACDONAGH Illustrator: JENNIE BRADLEY Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK ISBN: 9781761991837 Format: HARDBACK Type: PICTURE Age Level: 5+ Dimensions: 274 X 250 MM Page Count: 32 PP QTY
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ALL BODIES ARE DIFFERENT! Your own body is unique and special to YOU. But all bodies have lots of the same parts. Did you know your body has over 200 bones and over 600 muscles? Put your hand on your chest? Can you feel your heart beating? It does that around 6,000 times an hour, which is about 52 million times a year! Learn all about your body with Dr Emily, and discover your skeleton, muscles, organs, senses and much more!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Discover fascinating facts about bones, muscles, organs, the brain, the heart, digestion and more, making human anatomy exciting and easy to understand. • Written by a trusted British NHS doctor and practising GP, Dr Emily MacDonagh, offering accurate, childfriendly information. • Engaging full-colour illustrations bring the human body to life, helping young readers understand how their bodies work. • Encourages curiosity and healthy habits—inspiring children to appreciate and care for their amazing bodies.
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THE ORIGIN (THE THREE LITTLE SUPERPIGS #2) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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CLAIRE EVANS SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA 9781761991790 HARDBACK
Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 248 X 241 MM Page Count: 32 PP
THREE LITTLE SUPERPIGS
With dreams of becoming superheroes, the three little pigs set off to explore the world and start an exciting new life for themselves in Fairyland. But the brothers’ peaceful days in their newly-built homes are short-lived as the infamous ‘Big Bad Wolf’ turns up to make trouble! Can the three little pigs overcome Fairyland’s most wanted villain and become real heroes in the process?
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THE THREE LITTLE SUPERPIGS (#1)
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• A clever twist on a familiar nursery tale will have everyone giggling. • The brightly coloured illustrations bring the characters and story to life. • Perfect read-aloud story as children can predict what will happen next!
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AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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LOVE CUTIES: COSY COLOURING BOOK (CUTIE COLOURING) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99 QTY
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Illustrator: SUZANNE WASHINGTON Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK ISBN: 9781761728808
Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 5+ Dimensions: 246 X 189 MM Page Count: 96 PP
Discover the perfect way to relax with favourite sweet moments to help you celebrate love. Each colouring page features simple images with clear outlines to fill with your favourite colours. The perfect gift for friends and family or yourself!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Adorable and simple Valentine’s theme for calm and cute colouring fun. • A gentle and peaceful way to pass the time. • Illustrated on one side to help prevent bleed-through (don’t forget to use a protective paper sheet if using markers!). • A soothing treat for colouring fans. • Get cosy with more than 45 adorable, bold and simple pictures to colour and complete.
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TRAVEL CUTIES PLAY PAD (CUTIE COLOURING)
RAINY DAY PLAY PAD (CUTIE COLOURING)
AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99
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Illustrator: SUZANNE WASHINGTON, JAKE MCDONALD & ROB PARKINGSON Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK ISBN: 9781761991813
Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 5+ Dimensions: 189 X 246 MM Page Count: 96 PP
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Illustrator: SUZANNE WASHINGTON, JAKE MCDONALD & ROB PARKINGSON Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK ISBN: 9781761991820
PAPERBACK Format: ACTIVITY Type: Age Level: 5+ Dimensions: 189 X 246 MM Page Count: 96 PP
The Travel Cuties Play Pad is the perfect way for younger children to take their favourite activities on the road—it will pop easily into a backpack and fits just right on a train or aeroplane tray table for onthe-go entertainment. The Play Pad board backing means it will sit just as easily on a lap, too. Filled with hours of fun activities including colouring, puzzles and simple games that children will love, whether at home or on holiday.
The Rainy Day Play Pad is perfect for keeping younger children happily entertained when the weather keeps you indoors. It’s easy to slip into a backpack and works just as well on a lap as it does on a table, making it ideal for relaxed play at home or on the go. The Play Pad board backing means it will sit just as easily on a lap if no table is available, too. Filled with hours of fun activities including colouring, puzzles and simple games that children will love whether at home or on holiday.
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• Perfect to pop in backpacks ready for entertainment anywhere.
• Perfect to pop in backpacks ready for entertainment anywhere.
• Tear-out pages make it easy to share and use on the go.
• Tear-out pages make it easy to share and use on the go.
• Packed with boredom-busting activities such as mazes, colouring and word searches.
• Packed with boredom-busting activities such as mazes, shadow matching and word searches.
• Just the right size for fold-down tray tables on aeroplanes or trains.
• Includes colouring pages featuring the beloved characters from the Cutie Colouring series.
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ELLA AND OLIVIA
Queens ROLLER QUEENS (ELLA AND OLIVIA #40) AU RRP: $8.99 NZ RRP: $10.99 QTY
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Author: YVETTE POSHOGLIAN Illustrator: GISELA BOHORQUEZ Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761816079
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!
KITTY-SITTER SISTERS (#39)
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Ella and Olivia are going to a roller skating birthday party! But Ella is a little nervous about skating ... Can she be brave and channel her inner Roller Queen?
KEY SELLING POINTS: • A new book in this ever-popular Australian series! • Encourages reading for all different levels. • Over ONE MILLION Ella and Olivia books in print! • Perfectly pitched to the 5+ reader with large font and lots of sweet illustrations. • Themes: Sisterhood, rollerskating, trying hard things, fun and friendship.
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WEIRDO AU RRP: $15.99 NZ RRP: $18.99 QTY
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ANH DO JULES FABER SCHOLASTIC PRESS 9781742837581 PAPERBACK
Type: CHAPTER BOOK Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 198 X 140 MM Page Count: 144 PP
My parents could have given me any firstname at all, like John, Kevin, Shmevin ... ANYTHING. Instead I’m stuck with the worst name since Mrs Face called her son Bum. Weir Do’s the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, hilarious family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won’t be easy ... But it will be funny!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • A new edition of the first book in Anh Do’s award-winning WEIRDO series—with spectacular foil embellished cover! • Awarded ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR! • Get weird with the original side-splitting story 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.
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THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB CLAUDIA AND THE GREAT SEARCH (THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB #33) AU RRP: $15.99 NZ RRP: $18.99 QTY
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ANN M MARTIN SCHOLASTIC INC 9781761992339 PAPERBACK NOVEL
Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 194 X 133 MM Page Count: 160 PP
It’s no secret that Claudia and her sister are different. Claudia loves her wild clothes and funky jewellery, and Janine dresses ... well, kind of nerdy. Janine is a genius, and Claudia brings home C’s— when she’s lucky. Claudia opens the family photo album to see what she and her sister looked like when they were little. But there are hardly any baby pictures of Claudia! Is there more to Claudia’s past than she already knows?
KEY SELLING POINTS: • The iconic series returns with a brand new look and a Netflix TV show! • Claudia’s discovery that she’s missing from the family photo album raises questions about her past, turning this into an emotional family mystery.
KRISTY AND THE SECRET OF SUSAN (#32)
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• A relatable coming-of-age journey, where Claudia struggles with feeling overshadowed by her brilliant, rule-following sister Janine. • A compelling story about identity, self-worth and finding where you belong.
DAWN’S WICKED STEPSISTER (#31)
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CHICKEN HOUSE
GIRL WITH A SABRETOOTH TIGER AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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JASBINDER BILAN SÒNIA ALBERT CHICKEN HOUSE 9781917171700 PAPERBACK
Type: NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 198 X 129 MM Page Count: 192 PP
Swallow lives in prehistoric England, a tribe that communicates through fireside stories and song. When her baby sister falls ill, she sets off on a dangerous journey to find the cure: a precious jadeite stone. Across seas and mountains, meeting terrors and wonders on the way, her quest brings her a spirit animal in the form of a sabre-toothed tiger.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • A gorgeous Christmas gift from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. • Fully illustrated by the award-winning Sonia Albert. • Short, poetic prose makes this a brilliant choice for less confident readers and fans of authors such as Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Katherine Rundell.
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MEDUSA GORGON’S DEADLY SIDE-EYE AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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BETHANY WALKER KATIE ABEY SCHOLASTIC UK 9780702348501 PAPERBACK
Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 9+ Dimensions: 198 X 129 MM Page Count: 304 PP
Meddy G is back for a new term at school, and unlike last time, everything is totally fine ... She’s finally settled into the twenty-first century life and everything is going well ... apart from her stress levels which are worse than ever, so much so that she accidentally turns one of her teachers to stone! You see, Medusa may be living in the twenty-first century, but she’s still the famous Medusa Gorgon from ancient Greece. And it seems that her teenage angst comes served with a stoney side-eye. To make matters worse, when new boy Percy shows up, she seems to go into a very strange daze. Meddy can’t understand why her words get muddled and her cheeks heat up every time she’s around him. But little does she know that Percy has been sent by Athena to cause yet more chaos in Medusa’s new life. Because Percy is actually Perseus, and he’s been sent on a mission to take Meddy G down for good ... The second book in the laugh-out-loud series Medusa Gorgon’s Bad Hair Day.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Meddy Gorgon is loosely based on the famous Greek myth of Medusa, ideal for young fans of Greek mythology.
MEDUSA GORGON
• A highly illustrated book, great for fans of Loki and Lottie Brooks. • Funny and fantastic illustrations by Katie Abey who has illustrated over fifty books for children.
MEDUSA GORGON’S BAD HAIR DAY
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S: TALES FROM THE PIZZAPLEX
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TALES FROM THE PIZZAPLEX: GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION VOL. 4 (FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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SCOTT CAWTHON & Format: PAPERBACK ANDREA WAGGENER Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Illustrator: MIKE ANDERSON & Age Level: 12+ CORYN MACPHERSON Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC Page Count: 192 PP ISBN: 9798225044626 Author:
How often do we come close to meeting our end without ever knowing it? ... After a session in the VR Booth at the Mega Pizzaplex, Kai can’t shake the feeling that the tiger animatronic has somehow stayed with him ... Nightmares make Rory’s days and nights blend together until it’s hard to tell what’s what ... And a group of teens’ decision to explore the construction site of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex has deadly consequences ... In this volume, three stories from the Publishers Weekly best-selling series Five Nights at Freddy’s: Tales from the Pizzaplex come to life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy’s fan ...
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• FNAF is a MONSTER—we currently have over 20 million Freddy titles in print! • Five Nights at Freddy’s: Tales from the Pizzaplex Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 1 was a New York Times bestseller and one of Bookscan’s top-fifty selling juvenile graphic novels for all of 2025. • A new racing game similar to Mario Kart, Five Laps at Freddy’s, is coming to PCs and gaming consoles in 2026. • FNAF has generated over $1B in retail sales, including over 40M downloads of the games.
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COSY CATS & DOGS
COLOURING BOOK
COSY CATS AND DOGS: COLOURING BOOK (DISNEY) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761817786 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 10+ Dimensions: 203 X 203 MM Page Count: 88 PP Publisher:
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Enjoy a cosy day in with this Disney Cats and Dogs colouring book, full of paw-some moments! Time to grab your pencils, pens and markers! With 40 cuddly Disney Cats and Dogs illustrations to bring to life, you’ll be in for hours of relaxation and creative fun with the Aristocats, the 101 Dalmatians, the Cheshire Cat and more!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • For over 100 years, Disney has been creating iconic entertainment for young and old. The characters from their films and TV series spark imagination and inspire creativity. • As one of the largest entertainment companies in the world and having made over 775 featured films, in which over 120 films are animated, many see Disney as the pioneer of the animation industry. Through its excellent storytelling, Disney films have created some of the most influential and memorable characters of all time. • The Cosy Colouring range has taken off due to its appeal to artists of all ages. Fans both new and old will love to see their favourite Disney furry friends in this new, cute art style. © 2027 Disney
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wondrous New York Times best-selling author Heather Fawcett
WONDROUS (DISNEY) AU RRP: $29.99 NZ RRP: $34.99 QTY
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HEATHER FAWCETT SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA 9781761990083 PAPERBACK
Type: NOVEL Age Level: 13+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 344 PP
Years after her first tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice returns to Wonderland. Unlike England, only Wonderland can grant her the freedom she craves, like the chance to open a magical tea shop. Even though Alice expects madness from the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Cheshire Cat, she doesn’t expect to meet another real-world teen who claims she is the “true” Alice who first explored Wonderland. Nor does she expect to get captured by the Queen of Hearts’ soldiers— and meet dozens more so-called Alices at the castle. Based on a prophecy, the Queen believes only one Alice can save them all from the threat of three ghastly mock dragons. She declares that Wonderland’s saviour will be named Alice, while the others will be exiled—for good. Determined to secure her future, Alice sets out on a daring quest, equipped only with her enchanted teacups. Hesitant to trust other Alices, she tenuously aligns with a strange boy connected to the fearful jabberwocks of lore. But is Alice truly the Alice in Wonderland, or a mere footnote in another heroine’s story?
KEY SELLING POINTS: • FAN-FAVOURITE PROPERTY CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY: The animated Alice in Wonderland turns 75 this year! • #1 RANKED CLASSICS PROPERTY AMONG TEENS AND YOUNG WOMEN: Alice is the top-desired Disney Classic in product for females, especially for ages 13 to 40. • PERFECT FOR FANS OF OTHER DISNEY YA: This title taps into the fandom for hits like the Wings, Pumpkin Queen, and Twisted Tale series. • NEW YORK TIMES best-selling AUTHOR: Heather Fawcett, known for her Emily Wilde romantasy series, brings her incredible voice to Alice.
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My first
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS: MY FIRST BIG BOOK OF WHERE (DISNEY)
is Stonehenge?
WHERE can I see this building?
AU RRP: $24.99 NZ RRP: $28.99
WHERE
is the world’s biggest animal?
JILL ESBAUM SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761817144 Format: HARDBACK Type: NON FICTION Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 250 X 250 MM Page Count: 128 PP Author: Publisher:
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Where? It’s a question kids ask every day about a variety of things, from where the highest mountain is to where penguins live. With the National Geographic My First Big Book of Where, parents can share age-appropriate, fascinating and often surprising answers. Kid-friendly maps and more than 200 bright and colourful pictures bring the world to life while satisfying kids’ curiosity and sense of fun. Experiments, games and parent tips encourage interactivity and extend the experience of the book beyond its pages.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • National Geographic has a huge amount of positive brand recognition. The yellow border design will be instantly recognisable to shoppers. • Parents will be thrilled to give their kids these products that combine fun with a wonderful way to learn about the world. • The world-class photography featured in all Nat Geo Kids books engages even the most reluctant readers with close-up action and remarkable details.
where
do penguins live? Copyright © 2027 National Geographic Partners, LLC.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Fans of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man and Aaron Blabey’s The Bad Guys will be excited to join Agent Stitch, the world’s greatest alien detective! • This chapter-book series breathes new life into the Stitch franchise, and is perfect for middle-grade readers who can’t get enough of this little alien. • 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 book an irresistible choice for kids and adults alike who love his playful and adventurous spirit.
WITH SPOT UV AND EMBOSS!
AGENT STITCH
AGENT STITCH: THE MENACE AT THE MALL (DISNEY) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99 AGENT STITCH: THE TROUBLE WITH TOOTHOIDS
Author: STEVE BEHLING Illustrator: ARIANNA REA Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761813146 Format: PAPERBACK Type: NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 203 X 153 MM Page Count: 224 PP QTY
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Intergalactic agent Stitch and his friends have protected Earth from aliens before using teamwork, gadgets and their individual quirks—but their beloved planet is in danger once again! In the latest entry in this highly illustrated, globe-trotting middle-grade series, Stitch, Lilo, Jumba, Pleakley and Cobra Bubbles head to Seoul, South Korea, to confront another devious cohort of aliens. Along the way, they may just find allies in one of Seoul’s top K-Pop girl groups ... Can Stitch combine the spy skills he’s learned with his love of music to stop the aliens before it’s too late?
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • G’Day, Barbie! Join Barbie on this original storybook recounting her trip around Australia. Featuring famous fauna and landmarks, this story showcases the land down under with Barbie and her friends! • Barbie is the #1 doll property in the world, with over 99% brand awareness globally. • Since 1959, Barbie’s purpose has been to inspire the limitless potential in every girl. Strong themes of friendship, hard work, loyalty, individuality and female leadership feature throughout the brand.
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE (MATTEL: BARBIE) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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When Barbie’s friend, Lily, invites her on a trip Down Under, she has the time of her life! Follow Barbie on her adventures around Australia, as she explores and learns about this great southern land. With beautiful illustrations depicting kangaroos, koalas, quokkas and more, this picture book is perfect for Barbie fans of all ages to spot their favourite native animals and Australian landmarks.
BARBIE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2027 Mattel.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • The NEW Harry Potter TV show, premiering on HBO in 2027, is sure to bring renewed interest for new and old fans to this mega franchise. • This is the first in a fun new series/line for Harry Potter. The possibilities of plush creatures to include are endless! • This format is a bestseller for SRE, and Harry Potter is one of the first licensed brands to join the list! • Includes a box with handle, adorable Hedwig plush, 32-page activity book and a Hogwarts letter envelope! TM
• Part of our successful Harry Potter movie tie-in publishing program. • For fans of Harry Potter and our best-selling ADOPT A series.
OWLS: A CREATURES AND COMPANIONS BOOK AND PLUSH (HARRY POTTER: WARNER BROS.) AU RRP: $24.99 NZ RRP: $28.99
Author: CALA SPINNER Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9798225085971 Format: NOVELTY BOOK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 203 X 157 MM Page Count: 32 PP QTY
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Owls are an important part of the Harry Potter films. They are one of the animal companions Hogwarts students can bring to school, and they deliver all the mail in the wizarding world. The most recognisable owl is Harry Potter’s snowy owl, Hedwig. Inside this carry-along box, you’ll find a cuddly Hedwig plush, a Hogwarts letter and a book with tonnes of behind-the-scenes facts about the owls from the movies! The book also includes tonnes of fun activities, including mazes, word searches, colouring pages and space to write your own letters! (Unfortunately, your toy owl won’t be able to deliver them for you.) With full-colour art and movie facts throughout, this book-and-plush set is a must-have for all Harry Potter fans! All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s27)
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Dragon Ball is one of the most beloved anime in the world, with tonnes of fans of all ages! • Available for streaming in dozens of languages and across a variety of platforms, Dragon Ball continues to reach new fans every year. • Manga continues to be incredibly popular, consistently claiming a large number of the spots on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list. • Includes 24+ sheets of stickers—over 500 stickers in total! • Sticker sheets feature stickers of various sizes, specifications and art styles—perfect for laptops, water bottles, notebooks and more!
THE OFFICIAL DRAGON BALL SUPER: STICKER BOOK AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781761991516 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM Page Count: 96 PP QTY
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It’s over 500?! That’s right, over 500 Dragon Ball Super stickers! With two dozen sheets of stickers, this book is perfect for creating your own action-packed Dragon Ball Super scenes or decking out your gear in anime fan style! Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo and the rest of the Z Fighters are all here, not to mention terrifying foes like Frieza and Zamasu, making this sticker book perfect for Dragon Ball Super fans of all ages! JANUARY 2027 TRADE PARADE
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CO S Y
K- POP
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Featuring kawaii-style illustrations showing everything there is to love about K-pop, hand-drawn by Pamela Barbieri. • Unwind with adorable K-pop-inspired scenes that combine the excitement of idol culture with the calming benefits of colouring. • Whether you’re a dedicated stan or simply love cute aesthetics, this cosy K-pop activity range offers a fun, stress-free creative escape that’s easy to enjoy anytime.
CONTAINS COSY ACTIVITIES, COLOURING AND 4 COLOURED PENCILS!
COSY K-POP: ACTIVITY PACK AU RRP: $6.99 NZ RRP: $8.99 QTY
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Come along on this colourful K-pop adventure and follow these cute K-pop idols! Bring colour and excitement to their world as they perform on stage, record their new album and travel the world on tour in this heart-warming Cosy K-pop Activity Pack. With a colouring book, puzzle pad and coloured pencils inside, there are hours of adorable, cosy fun to be had.
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STICKER
CHARACTER GUIDE
OVER 50 STICKERS!
Learn ever ything there is to know about the Disney Princess o ne sticker at a time! DISNEY PRINCESS: STICKER CHARACTER GUIDE AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 QTY
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761991523 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 280 X 217 MM Page Count: 72 PP
Get to know the Disney Princesses like never before in this Sticker Character Guide! Do you know where Rapunzel comes from? Or the name of Jasmine’s kingdom? What about the names of Cinderella’s mouse friends? Find out as you use your stickers to complete this guide, travelling from Motunui to Kumandra with just a turn of the page. With stickers and bonus colouring pages just waiting for your creative touch, you’ll have a royally fun time filling out this book ... and then it’s yours to keep! You’ll be a Disney Princess expert in no time.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Disney Princess has been a strong brand for many years! With iconic characters that promote confidence, love, strength and girl power, there is a different Disney Princess to inspire any fan, and now readers will be able to learn about all of them in this handy encyclopedia. • The iconic Disney Princess brand celebrates magical adventures, each woven around a relatable, empowered heroine who inspires fans to dream big. • This format not only allows young readers to engage creatively with their stickers and pencils, but also acts as a guidebook to beloved and familiar characters that they can keep as a guide to all things Princess! © 2027 Disney
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STICKER
CHARACTER GUIDE
OVER 50 STICKERS!
Learn ever ything there is to know about Hot Wheels one sticke r at a time! HOT WHEELS™: STICKER CHARACTER GUIDE (MATTEL) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 QTY
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Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761991530 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 280 X 217 MM Page Count: 72 PP
Get to know the Hot Wheels™ cars like never before in this Sticker Character Guide! Do you know how fast the real-life Baja Truck can drive? Or the horsepower of Fast Master? What about the value of the largest Hot Wheels™ collection? Find out as you use your stickers to complete this guide, revving alongside cars like Boneshaker and Twin Mill with just a turn of the page. With stickers and bonus colouring pages just waiting for your creative touch, you’ll have high-speed fun filling out this book ... and then it’s yours to keep! You’ll be a Hot Wheels™ expert in no time.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Kids love Hot Wheels™ for the fun-fuelled daydreams it inspires—every car becomes part of a thrilling race, daring stunt or epic adventure. • As one of the leading brands for young boys, our Hot Wheels™ titles are among our best-selling Mattel activity products. • This format not only allows young readers to engage creatively with their stickers and pencils, but also acts as a guidebook to beloved and familiar characters that they can keep as a guide to all things Hot Wheels™!
HOT WHEELSTM and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under the license from, Mattel. ©2027 Mattel.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Written by Eisner-nominated graphic novelist Kiku Hughes (Displacement) with artist Alexandria Monik (The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time, Legend of Korra: Mystery of Penquan Isand) in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! • First released in 2012, following the massively popular Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Legend of Korra series has quickly become a cult classic, offering a more modern approach to the fantasy world of Avatar! • Expanding the stories and characters of the animated series, the graphic novel collections of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are sought after by fans hungry for more!
THE LEGEND OF KORRA: KYA AND THE SECRET OF THE SAND (NICKELODEON) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99 QTY
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Author: KIKU HUGHES Illustrator: ALEXANDRIA MONIK & DIANA SOUSA Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761818806
Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 80 PP
Join Aang and Katara’s daughter, Kya, in The Legend of Korra: Kya and the Secret of the Sand, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and uncovers secrets at the edges of the Earth Kingdom. While helping Korra recover in the Southern Water Tribe, Kya shares a story from her youth of a time when she was lost and disconnected from herself, far from home in the Si Wong Desert … Young and untested, Kya leaves her family to seek her purpose in the wider world. Hoping to test herself and help struggling communities, she heads to the Si Wong Desert, where scarce resources and fractured communities are making the fringes of the Earth Kingdom increasingly unstable. Kya, arriving in the community of Liyuan to teach healing and help the struggling community defend itself from bandits, finds that the wounds left from decades of conflict run deep, and may be harder to heal than she first thought.
©2027 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Avatar: The Legend of Korra and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • An iconic and beloved brand meets an iconic and nostalgic format—Pokémon Colorforms is sure to be a success! • 2026 was the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the 75th anniversary of Colorforms! • New core Pokémon games for Nintendo Switch 2, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will be released in 2027! And a new calm ‘life simulation’ game, Pokémon Pokopia, launched for Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2026. • New episodes in the Pokémon Horizons: The Series continue to release on Netflix in 2026! Past seasons are available to stream as well.
READY FOR ADVENTURE (POKÉMON: COLORFORMS) AU RRP: $18.99 NZ RRP: $21.99 Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9798225087074 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 279 X 203 MM Page Count: 16 PP QTY
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Classic vinyl Colorforms meet Pokémon! Decorate scenes and stage battles using more than 50 Pokémon Colorforms—stickers that can be used again and again. Kids will love creating scenes in different areas of the Pokémon world—on a meadow, up in the sky, at a town market, in a stadium and more. Which beloved Pokémon will you choose for each environment? This fun, interactive book is perfect for Pokémon fans of all ages! ©2027 Pokémon. ©1995–2027 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Pokémon is a household word, a global mainstay, and a pop culture icon! • Pokémon is a global top ten property with $12 billion in global retail sales in 2024. • Scholastic has over 100 million Pokémon books in print! It is our longest-standing licensed partnership (since 1999). • monpoké is a younger, softer iteration of the classic brand, with a pastel colour palette designed to appeal to millennial fans who want to introduce the beloved brand to their young children. • This is our third monpoké hardcover storybook! The sweet illustrations and simple storyline are sure to appeal to the franchise’s youngest fans.
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PIKACHU’S TREASURE HUNT (POKÉMON: MONPOKÉ) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99
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Ahoy there! Little Water-type Pokémon Piplup has discovered a magical treasure map, and it can’t wait to share it with its friends Pikachu, Dedenne and Eevee. Together they set off to explore monpoké Island and discover the hidden treasure! Kids of all ages will want to join the adventure as the friends encounter wondrous and mysterious Pokémon undersea, in the forest and on the beach! Don’t miss this beautifully illustrated picture book featuring some of the most beloved Pokémon! ©2027 Pokémon. ©1995–2027 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.
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BACK IN STOCK KEY SELLING POINTS: • Pokémon is a household word, a global mainstay, and a pop culture icon! • Pokémon is a global top ten property with $12 billion in global retail sales in 2024. • Scholastic has over 100 million Pokémon books in print! It is our longest-standing licensed partnership (since 1999). • monpoké is a younger, softer iteration of the classic brand, with a pastel colour palette designed to appeal to millennial fans who want to introduce the beloved brand to their young children.
PIKACHU’S FIRST FRIENDS (POKÉMON: MONPOKÉ)
PIKACHU’S NIGHTTIME ADVENTURE (POKÉMON: MONPOKÉ)
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Pikachu sets out on a voyage of exploration! The little Pokémon is looking for a home. Then it lands on a mysterious island. Pikachu begins to explore. What new friends will it meet? Join Pikachu in this heartwarming adventure as it discovers new places, foods, music and, most of all, friends! This original story will introduce Pokémon to a whole new generation of fans. With soft, whimsical art and a sweet, simple storyline, Pikachu’s First Friends is sure to appeal to little children beginning their own journeys of friendship and discovery.
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Pikachu is having a sleepover with Eevee and Dedenne. But when Eevee starts to tell a ghost story … a real ghost appears! A real Ghost-type Pokémon, that is! Soon Pikachu, Eevee, Dedenne and their new Pokémon pal are off to explore monpoké Island! What new friends will they meet on their nighttime adventure?
©2027 Pokémon. ©1995–2027 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Adventure Time Comics Volume 2 collects issues 8–14 of the original BOOM! Studio Comic run first published in 2012. With 75 Issues total it is the longest ever running Adventure Time comic series. We are excited to bring this series back for our ANZ audience! • Adventure Time is a beloved franchise full of fun animation and memorable characters that span multiple seasons and series. The first series ran from 2010–2018 and continues to engage fans both old and new with many spin-off series such as Fionna and Cake. • Adventure Time has been nominated three times for an Emmy in the category, Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program. • A new Bubblegum and Marceline series is in production, expected to come to HBO in 2027.
7 ISSUES IN ONE VOLUME!
ADVENTURE TIME WITH FINN AND JAKE: COMIC COLLECTION: VOLUME 2 (WARNER BROS.) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 QTY
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Author: RYAN NORTH Illustrator: SHELLI PAROLINE & BRADEN LAMB Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761990991 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 168 PP
Slamacow, it’s time for some adventuring! Continue the story in Volume 2 as Jake the dog and Finn the human end up in a future version of OOO, play video games with Marceline the Vampire Queen and help out an infected BMO. Issues #8–14 are included in the second volume of this Adventure Time Comic bindup. © & ™ Cartoon Network. (s27)
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DISNEY PRINCESS UNICORN WISH: SNOW WHITE AND THE BRAVE LITTLE UNICORN (WITH HEART NECKLACE) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99
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Kindness lights the way to courage. When Snow White discovers a unicorn that the evil queen had held captive, the poor little creature is terribly frightened. Will friendship and kindness be enough to help the unicorn discover the bravery within? This charming 40-page storybook comes with a beautiful red heart necklace!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Disney Princess has been a strong brand for many years! With iconic characters that promote confidence, love, strength and girl power, there is a different Disney Princess to inspire any fan! • Each Princess has her very own unicorn companion, adding extra whimsy and magic to this already enchanting brand. • Unique and intricate designs will delight readers by bringing a fresh new look to the Princesses. The unicorns reflect not only the aesthetic of each Princess but also her personality, adding a deeper level of connection and friendship that highlights the brand’s qualities. © 2027 Disney
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BACKLIST KEY SELLING POINTS: • Disney Princess has been a strong brand for many years! With iconic characters that promote confidence, love, strength and girl power, there is a different Disney Princess to inspire any fan. • The iconic Disney Princess brand celebrates magical adventures, each woven around a relatable, empowered heroine who inspires fans to dream big. • Disney Princess movies are a pillar of classic Disney magic that continues to grow with a vast array of consumer product, online content, streaming and theatrical releases.
DISNEY PRINCESS: STICKER BY NUMBERS AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99
Publisher: IGLOO ISBN: 9781836509202 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 9+ Dimensions: 297 X 210 MM Page Count: 44 PP QTY
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Complete unique artwork of all your favourite Disney characters in this calming sticker activity book. Sit down, slow down and relax as you match the stickers to the numbered sections on the pages to reveal stunning illustrations of beloved Disney Princess characters. © 2027 Disney
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SOFIA THE FIRST ROYAL MAGIC: A MAGICAL MESSAGE (DISNEY) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 Author: CATHERINE HAPKA Illustrator: GRACE LEE Publisher: SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761990748 Format: HARDBACK Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 250 X 240 MM Page Count: 40 PP QTY
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Even Princesses can feel anxious about their first day at a new school! Young readers will easily relate to Sofia’s concerns about fitting in and finding the courage to be herself in this original picture book illustrated by Grace Lee.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Once upon a time in the kingdom of Enchancia, Sofia became a princess. With her mother, Miranda, now married to King Roland II, Sofia has to learn the royal ropes! To help Sofia along the way are the three headmistresses of Royal Prep Academy, Fauna, Flora and Merryweather, her royal steward, Baileywick, and a group of cute woodland creatures led by a wise-talking rabbit, Clover. On her journey, Sofia will discover that looking like royalty isn’t all that difficult, but being a true princess has to come from the heart. • Returning to Disney+ with new episodes in 2026 and 2027, Sofia the First is back! In the new series, Royal Magic Princess Sofia goes on fun adventures at the Charmswell School for Royal Magic. With new friends and animal pals, she’s ready to prove she’s the most magical princess of all! • Sofia is an aspirational character, featured in this storybook to give courage to young readers embarking on their first day at a new school. Stunning illustrations by Grace Lee (The Magic is in You, Three Little Words) bring truly royal magic to the page. © 2027 Disney
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CARS: TRACE AND LEARN ABC (DISNEY LEARNING) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99 QTY
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This ABC trace and learn board book features characters and images from the world of Disney Pixar’s Cars movies. Die-cut letters throughout guide readers to trace with their fingers to practice each letter of the alphabet.
MINNIE’S WONDERFUL WEEK: A TOUCH AND FEEL BOOK (DISNEY LEARNING) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99 QTY
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Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 203 X 203 MM Page Count: 12 PP
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Join Minnie Mouse for a week of fabulous fun! Smell freshly picked apples, help a butterfly flap its wings, pet Figaro’s soft and fluffy fur, and do more bow-tastic activities in this touch-and-feel storybook! For more learning fun, find the counting challenges throughout the book.
• Cars spans three popular movies and is a well-loved series from Disney!
KEY SELLING POINTS:
• Still one of the highest box office-grossing movies for Disney after 20 years, Cars is an iconic franchise with intense staying power!
• Join Minnie Mouse on a delightful sensory adventure filled with colourful illustrations, engaging touch-and-feel textures and playful discoveries on every page.
• Cars titles have done well in the past and continue to be popular among young and early elementary age groups!
• Featuring Disney’s iconic Minnie Mouse, this charming board book encourages early learning, sensory exploration and interactive play in a bow-tiful world of friendship, kindness and fun. • Perfect for little Disney fans, sturdy board pages and tactile elements make storytime an engaging hands-on experience while introducing babies and toddlers to the magic of Minnie Mouse. © 2027 Disney/Pixar
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Bitsy, Ginny, Sparks and Buddy are ... SuperKitties! Righting wrongs wherever they pounce, this feline foursome is on a mission to make the world a kinder, more pawesome place. • This SuperKitties storybook is packaged with a collectable necklace.
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SUPERKITTIES: HEART OF A SUPERKITTY (DISNEY LEARNING WITH NECKLACE) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9798225099978 Format: HARDBACK Type: PICTURE Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 254 X 203 MM Page Count: 32 PP QTY
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This Superkitties storybook showcases three different episodes in which the SuperKitties learn to manage their emotions. Plus, it comes with a special necklace with a charm just like Ginny’s! Readers will learn about what it means to have the heart of a SuperKitty as they wear their very own heart charm in this special format. © 2027 Disney
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • For over 30 years, the Jurassic franchise has brought dinosaurs to life and onto our big screen for a roaring adventure. The franchise has amassed a committed fan base from all over the globe. • With 7 films in the franchise, the series is one of the highest-grossing of all time! The whole franchise has grossed almost $7 billion worldwide. • The Jurassic franchise combines world-famous dinosaurs, blockbuster action, stunning visuals, and multigenerational appeal, making it one of the most recognisable and commercially successful entertainment franchises in the world.
JURASSIC WORLD: ACTIVITY PACK (UNIVERSAL) AU RRP: $6.99 NZ RRP: $8.99 SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761990113 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 310 X 225 MM Page Count: 2 X 16 PP Publisher:
JURASSIC WORLD: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD (UNIVERSAL) AU RRP: $12.99 NZ RRP: $14.99 QTY
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Get ready to explore the world of dinosaurs in this Jurassic World Giant Activity Pad! With 24 pages of colouring and activities, plus a full page of stickers, there is plenty of thrilling fun to be had. Grab your field guide and embark on this thrilling dinosaur adventure!
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Embark on a thrilling dinosaur adventure with the Jurassic World Activity Pack! With a colouring book, puzzle pad and coloured pencils inside, there are hours of thrilling fun to be had for Jurassic World fans.
Jurassic World Franchise © UCS LLC and Amblin. Series © DWA LLC.
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: CREATE YOUR FATE: A COLOURING BOOK (DISNEY) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99
WHERE’S JUDY? A SEARCH-AND-FIND ACTIVITY BOOK (DISNEY: ZOOTOPIA)
SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA ISBN: 9781761724053 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 296 X 210 MM Page Count: 96 PP Publisher:
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Get ready to explore the wild and wonderful streets of Zootopia with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and all their friends! Can you use your detective skills to track down the missing items before the case goes cold? This Zootopia search-and-find book contains eight fun scenes to search.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • The first Zootopia film was released in 2016 and quickly became a fan-favourite Disney classic, with total box office earnings of over $1 billion. • With themes of self-expression and belonging, the stories in Zootopia allow us to investigate human nature by covering it in fur, creating a hilarious and relatable world created by animals, for animals. • Zootopia 2 is now the most-viewed Walt Disney Animation Studios second trailer ever!
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Demigods, brandish your pencils! Get ready for a quest like no other in the world of Percy Jackson. From Camp Half-Blood to the Fields of Asphodel, Percy and his friends adventure all over the world, defeating monsters and besting titans as they go. Are you up to the challenge? Bring life to Percy’s world with amusing portraits, dramatic scenes and intricate designs to colour on every page. Bring on the monsters! This Percy Jackson colouring book contains 80 pages of art to colour.
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Over the past two decades, millions of young readers, parents and teachers have come to adore Rick Riordan’s classic series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which made ancient Greek mythology contemporary, relevant and entertaining as it turned kids on to reading. • The Disney+ live-action adaptation of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series was the platform’s most-watched show in 2024 after premiering in late 2023. Season 2 is set to be released within the next year, with season 3 already in the works. • Rick Riordan’s world of Percy Jackson celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, with the original series still on the New York Times best-selling list for Children’s & Young Adult Series after more than 770 weeks. The world now spans six series and covers mythology with roots in Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and Norse history. © 2027 Disney
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Winnie the Pooh has just celebrated his 100th anniversary! The bear with very little brain has made his way into our hearts with a century of adventures in the Hundred-Acre Wood. • Winnie the Pooh remains a secure preschool property, performing consistently well alongside modern children’s brands. This silly old bear isn’t going anywhere! • This hardback collection of seven Winnie the Pooh stories is perfect for a weekly bedtime routine to remember!
7 DAYS OF WINNIE THE POOH STORIES (DISNEY) AU RRP: $19.99 NZ RRP: $22.99 QTY
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Join Winnie the Pooh and friends for seven sweet tales in this wonderful storybook. Whether it’s helping a friend caught in the rain, solving a winter mystery or bouncing with friends on a hot summer’s day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this collection of fun-filled stories. © 2027 Disney Winnie the Pooh is based on the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ works by A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard.
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SPIDER-MAN: SHADOW WARRIOR VOL. 2 (MARVEL: AN ORIGINAL MANGA)
SPIDER-VERSE: JOKE BOOK WITH SQUISHY PENCIL TOPPER (MARVEL)
AU RRP: $18.99 NZ RRP: $21.99 Author: SHOGO AOKI Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9798225072100 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 10+ Dimensions: 191 X 127 MM Page Count: 192 PP QTY
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AU RRP: $12.99 NZ RRP: $14.99 Author: BRIAN SMITH Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9798225070434 Format: PAPERBACK Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 6+ Dimensions: 209 X 133 MM Page Count: 64 PP
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Travel to a parallel universe where the shogunate rules Japan and super heroes are the only ones standing up for its citizens. After suffering defeat at the hands of Spider-Man, Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales and their symbiotepowered friend Orochi, Kingpin Wilson Fisk has begun recruiting new villains to his side. Between former sumo wrestler Rhino, serial burglar Shocker, and the Hammerhead Yakuza gang, the team of super heroes has its hands full. And when a supervillain named Electro uses her powers to disrupt the city’s power grid, Spider-Man and his allies uncover a deep conspiracy that threatens to disrupt the entire world. Can the group survive attacks from all sides? And is the thief Black Cat a friend or foe?
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Spider-Man and Miles Morales are two of the most popular characters in Marvel, recognised by kids everywhere. • Spider-Man is by far Marvel’s most popular character, and combining him with the manga format is a sure hit for young readers. • The highly anticipated animated feature Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse hits cinemas in June, 2027.
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Where does Spider-Man get his jokes? On the web ... or in this book! You don’t need a SpiderSense to know that this book will crack you up. Inside, you’ll find hundreds of jokes featuring iconic Spider-Man heroes, villains and kooky characters from around the Spider-Verse. Get giggling with Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy and all the Spider-Heroes!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Spider-Man and Miles Morales are two of the most popular characters in Marvel, recognised by kids everywhere. • Spider-Man is by far Marvel’s most popular character, and combining him with the joke book format is sure to be a huge hit with young readers. • Includes a squishy Miles Morales pencil topper that kids will love!
• The two Spider-verse animated movies have grossed over $1 billion at the global box office.
• The highly anticipated animated feature Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse hits cinemas June 18th, 2027.
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse won the Academy Award for best animated feature.
• The two Spider-verse animated movies have grossed over $1 billion at the global box office.
• Just in time for Spider-Man’s return to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday December 18, 2026 with Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom.
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse won the Academy Award for best animated feature. © 2027 MARVEL
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Shrek 5 is scheduled to release in Australia on 16 June 16 2027—just in time for the mid-year school holidays! • The worldwide box office revenue for the entire Shrek series (including Puss in Boots entries) exceeds $4 billion, making it the second highest-grossing animated franchise globally. • Decades after its 2001 release, the franchise maintains a massive, active presence online through viral internet memes, enduring fan communities and continuous streaming dominance.
SHREK: GIANT ACTIVITY PAD (DREAMWORKS)
SHREK: COLOURING ADVENTURES (DREAMWORKS)
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SCHOLASTIC AUSTRALIA 9781761812835 PAPERBACK ACTIVITY
Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 296 X 373 MM Page Count: 24 PP
Shrek yourself before you wreck yourself in this 24-page giant activity pad. With activities, colouring pages and a sheet of swampy stickers to enjoy, this Shrek Giant Activity Pad is too good to get ogre. What are you waiting for? Shrek to it!
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Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM Page Count: 24 PP
When life gives you onions ... make waffles! Join Shrek, Donkey and all your swamp pals for 24 pages of ogre colouring fun. It’s time to get Shreked.
© 2027 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Friends is a highly successful TV series and beloved by fans old and new. • The series finale was watched by 52.5 million viewers. • With 10 seasons and 236 episodes, there are many iconic moments and lines that remain relevant in pop culture today.
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Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 12+ Dimensions: 296 X 210 MM Page Count: 80 PP
Colour in 80 pages of your favourite Friends quotes, characters and scenes in this official colouring book! Colour in iconic lines like ‘How you doin’?’, ‘We were on a break!’ and more! Plus, fill in portraits of all your favourite characters and places from the show, including Central Perk and Monica’s apartment, as well as some of the series’ most memorable scenes. This colouring book is the perfect gift for any Friends fan!
FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ WBEI. (s27)
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INCLUDES CHARM
BIJOU’S SURPRISE (PARIS AND PUPS: CHAPTER BOOK 1 WITH CHARM) AU RRP: $14.99 NZ RRP: $17.99 Author: CHRISTY WEBSTER Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781546195504 Format: PAPERBACK Type: CHAPTER BOOK Age Level: 6+ Dimensions: 194 X 133 MM Page Count: 80 PP QTY
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Big news has reached the Fabuluxe Hotel! Star is going to receive a special award for her DJ skills. Bijou is determined to make an extra special Puppy Charm for her best friend, Star, but landing on the perfect design is more difficult than she expected. All the other pups have such great ideas, too! It’s going to take confidence and a little creativity from Bijou to save the day. This sweet, illustrated story, based on fan-favourite Bijou, is perfect for beginning readers. The books are based on the hit animated series inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • Paris and Pups launched on YouTube on 23 September 2025 with 36 x 5-minute episodes + 2 x 10-minute episodes (Halloween Special and Valentine’s Day Special). • 9 Story is representing this brand and will begin heavy marketing eight weeks ahead of the series launch. • Paris Hilton created Paris and Pups based on her real-life dogs and glamorous lifestyle. This is sure to appeal to kids everywhere! • This brand is a true media collaboration across Scholastic and we are excited to launch in 2026! • Paris and Pups episodes will feature original music and a unique approach to all in-world objects (think original vehicles, recipes, glamorous accessories and so much more!).
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • With bright colours, rainbows and glitter, Rainbocorns are irresistible! • With new ranges releasing all the time, there is always a new Rainbocorn to discover! The latest collections are Magic Potion Surprise, Magicorn Surprise and Candy Surprise. • While the toys are sold in blind boxes, kids can enjoy all their favourite characters through the books!
RAINBOCORNS: DOT-TO-DOT AU RRP: $3.99 NZ RRP: $4.99 QTY
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Type: ACTIVITY Age Level: 3+ Dimensions: 276 X 200 MM Page Count: 24 PP
Get ready to make magic with the Rainbocorns! Bring each picture to life by drawing a line from one dot to the next. Then have fun adding colour and flair in true Rainbocorns style! This 24-page book is full of fun dot-to-dots that will keep kids creatively entertained for hours!
© 2018-2026 ZURU Inc. All rights reserved.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Our first Dragon Prince graphic novel, Through the Moon, is a New York Times bestseller! • Dragon-themed book series continue to be a powerhouse topic within our ongoing publishing lists. • Target age for TV series is 8–12 years, but skews older due to co-viewing with families and adult fans who grew up with Ehasz’s previous show, Avatar: The Last Airbender. • Proven showrunners: the show is created by Aaron Ehasz (head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Justin Richmond (Uncharted 3).
THROUGH THE MOON (THE DRAGON PRINCE: AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL #1) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 PETER WARTMAN & XANTHE BOUMA Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338608816 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 128 PP Author:
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The Dragon Prince has been reunited with his mother, the Human Kingdoms and Xadia are at peace, and humans and elves alike are ready to move on. Only Rayla is still restless. Unable to believe Lord Viren is truly dead and haunted by questions about the fate of her parents and Runaan, she remains trapped between hope and fear. When an ancient ritual calls her, Callum and Ezran to the Moon Nexus, she learns the lake is a portal to a world between life and death. Rayla seizes the opportunity for closure and the chance to confirm that Lord Viren is gone for good. But the portal is unstable, and the ancient Moonshadow elves who destroyed it never intended for it to be reopened. Will Rayla’s quest to uncover the secrets of the dead put her living friends in mortal danger? Don’t miss this exclusive, original graphic novel from Peter Wartman and Xanthe Bouma, with a story by The Dragon Prince creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond. JANUARY 2027 TRADE PARADE
BLOODMOON HUNTRESS (THE DRAGON PRINCE: AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL #2) AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99 Author: NICOLE ANDELFINGER Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338769951 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 128 PP QTY
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Every Moonshadow elf child knows the scary stories of the Bloodmoon Huntress, the evil sorceress who steals your blood on the night of the Harvest Moon. Everyone also knows those legends aren’t true. But for young Rayla, whose parents recently left her behind to fulfil their duty as members of the elite Dragonguard, this autumn is scarier than most. Her guardians, Runaan and Ethari, are still getting the hang of the whole parenting thing, and no one will tell Rayla what Runaan does for a living. She spends most of her time exploring the forest outside the Silvergrove. When Rayla discovers a young Skywing elf in danger just hours before the Harvest Moon will rise, the scary stories become real. Can she stop the Huntress before the moon reaches its zenith?
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Our first Dragon Prince graphic novel, Through the Moon, is a New York Times bestseller! • Dragon-themed book series continue to be a powerhouse topic within our ongoing publishing lists. • Target age for TV series is 8–12 years, but skews older due to co-viewing with families and adult fans who grew up with Ehasz’s previous show, Avatar: The Last Airbender. • Proven showrunners: the show is created by Aaron Ehasz (head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Justin Richmond (Uncharted 3).
PUZZLE HOUSE (THE DRAGON PRINCE: AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL #3)
DREAMER’S NIGHTMARE (THE DRAGON PRINCE: AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL #4)
AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99
AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99
Author: PETER WARTMAN Illustrator: FELIA HANAKATA Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338794373 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 128 PP
Author: NICOLE ANDELFINGER Illustrator: FELIA HANAKATA Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781339001357 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 153 MM Page Count: 128 PP
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Learning magic is no easy thing, even for young Claudia. Despite a bit of help from a book of spells created by Kpp’Ar, her father’s former mentor, it’s all she can do to keep things from blowing up in her face—often with spectacularly messy results. But a spell book isn’t the only thing that Kpp’Ar left behind when he suddenly and mysteriously vanished. In his wake stands the Puzzle House, a bizarre tower full of magical traps, tricks, contraptions and—what else—puzzles. Claudia is sure that the old mage left a gift for her and her brother, Soren, somewhere deep within its walls, and she is determined to find out exactly what it is. Can Claudia and Soren uncover all the mysteries hidden within the Puzzle House? Or will they discover a darkness that will change them forever?
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In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through the town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw—some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf—but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them? While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of things. Can Callum and Ezran uncover the source of the chaos before all of Noct is lost to a nightmare?
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Exclusive original storyline makes these books a MUST-HAVE for fans of the game! • Hello Neighbor videos have 2 billion+ views on YouTube! Supported by the same influencers as Five Nights at Freddy’s! • Hot stealth horror game about a mysterious neighbour ... and what he’s hiding in his basement.
WAKING NIGHTMARE (HELLO NEIGHBOR #2)
BURIED SECRETS (HELLO NEIGHBOR #3)
AU RRP: $12.99 NZ RRP: $14.99
AU RRP: $12.99 NZ RRP: $14.99
Author: CARLY ANNE WEST Illustrator: TIM HEITZ Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338289091 Format: PAPERBACK Type: NOVEL Age Level: 10+ Dimensions: 190 X 152 MM Page Count: 208 PP
Author: CARLY ANNE WEST Illustrator: TIM HEITZ Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338348590 Format: PAPERBACK Type: NOVEL Age Level: 10+ Dimensions: 190 X 152 MM Page Count: 208 PP
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It’s been four months since Nicky Roth has seen his best friend and neighbour, Aaron Peterson. Aaron’s father, a reclusive theme park designer, told the town that Aaron and his sister Mya are living with a relative far away, but Nicky can’t seem to accept it. Plagued by terrifying nightmares of robotic mannequins, rotting theme parks and a dark basement, Nicky teams up with his friends from school to find out what really happened to Aaron and Mya. Together, they start piecing together a picture more disturbing than they could have imagined. The screams coming from the neighbour’s house can’t be nothing, and Nicky is determined to get to the bottom of where his friends went, and what – if anything – can be done to save them.
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Nicky Roth should be happy—he’s finally proven that his best friend, Aaron, and Aaron’s younger sister, Mya, are missing. Better yet, the police are actually doing something: they’ve plastered the town with missing posters, and have organised weekend search parties for the kids. But Nicky can’t seem to pry his eyes from the house across the street, especially after he sees a frantic SOS coming from Aaron’s room in the Peterson house. After what happened in the winter and the warnings they got from their parents, Nicky’s friends insist they can’t help him investigate his neighbour anymore. If Nicky wants to find out what’s going on in the Peterson house, he’s going to have to do it alone.
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KEY SELLING POINTS: • Exclusive original storyline makes these books a MUST-HAVE for fans of the game! • Hello Neighbor videos have 2 billion+ views on YouTube! Supported by the same influencers as Five Nights at Freddy’s! • Hot stealth horror game about a mysterious neighbour ... and what he’s hiding in his basement.
RESET DAY (HELLO NEIGHBOR #7)
THE RAVEN BROOKS DISASTER (HELLO NEIGHBOR: GRAPHIC NOVEL #2)
AU RRP: $12.99 NZ RRP: $14.99
AU RRP: $16.99 NZ RRP: $19.99
Author: CARLY ANNE WEST Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338717402 Format: PAPERBACK Type: NOVEL Age Level: 10+ Dimensions: 190 X 152 MM Page Count: 208 PP
Author: ZAC GORMAN Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC ISBN: 9781338726763 Format: PAPERBACK Type: GRAPHIC NOVEL Age Level: 8+ Dimensions: 229 X 152 MM Page Count: 128 PP
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Aaron Peterson feels like he’s trapped in a recurring nightmare. After moving halfway across the world to flee his father’s latest theme park failure, yet another disaster has occurred: a roller coaster car jumps the tracks at the Golden Apple Amusement Park, resulting in the death of his friend, Lucy Yi. As the town of Raven Brooks turns against the Peterson family, dredging up his father’s past failures and seeking legal action against his flawed designs, Aaron withdraws into his own investigation. Because now Aaron knows the town is hiding a dirty secret: a secret enmeshed in his grandparents’ research, the deadly defects in his father’s theme park rides, and a secret society that will stop at nothing to keep their existence hidden.
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It’s a typical night in the town of Raven Brooks. Eleven-year-old Regina relaxes at home while her father and stepmother are on a date, and her older stepsister, Pris, babysits. But when an emergency alert comes over the airwaves, the two must grab their things and head out of town—a flash flood is coming, cell phone towers are down, and they are on their own. And to make things worse, a freak car accident leaves them stranded on the side of the road. Can the two young girls make it to safety before the flood? And just who is the strange figure that seems to be trailing them every step of the way? It’s an all-new, frighteningly fun Hello Neighbor story that ties directly into the newest Hello Neighbor game!
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EASTER
MYTreasury of Bedtime Stories
GORGEOUS FOIL SLIPCASE AND COVER!
DISNEY BUNNIES: MY DELUXE TREASURY OF BEDTIME STORIES AU RRP: $29.99 NZ RRP: $34.99 QTY
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The wonderful world of Disney Bunnies is just a hop away with this adorable collection of tales! Join Thumper and his family as they explore their forest home, learn important lessons and make new friends. Full of beautiful illustrations and sweet stories, this is the perfect treasury for every little bunny!
KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Disney Bunnies range is consistently popular with retailers year in and year out during the Easter period. The Bunnies are so adorable that kids won’t be able to walk past them! • These titles are excellent Easter gifts, providing a healthy alternative to chocolate. • Encouraging a love of nature and a sense of curiosity, these books will have children exploring the world around them in a new way. JANUARY 2027 TRADE PARADE
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EASTER KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Disney Bunnies range is consistently popular with retailers year in and year out during the Easter period. The Bunnies are so adorable that kids won’t be able to walk past them! • These titles are excellent Easter gifts, providing a healthy alternative to chocolate. • Encouraging a love of nature and a sense of curiosity, these books will have children exploring the world around them in a new way.
DISNEY BUNNIES: SEARCH-AND-FIND ACTIVITY BOOK AND PUZZLE SET (200 PIECES)
THUMPER’S FLUFFY TAIL (DISNEY BUNNIES: A TOUCH AND FEEL BOOK)
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Type: BOOK & PUZZLE Age Level: 7+ Dimensions: 216 X 310 MM Page Count: 24 PP
Come along with Thumper and his four sisters in this 24-page search-and-find activity book and see if you can find all of the hidden items and creatures. This set includes a 200-piece puzzle that also acts as a search-and-find!
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Fun in the forest! Chase a butterfly with Thumper and touch everything from springy grass to a smooth river rock. Hopping through the forest has never been such an adventure!
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