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Cassandra’s Christmas recommendations
People are always commenting on how terrific our children’s section is. We have a philosophy of filtering out the rubbish and only stocking the real cream of children’s publishing. But of course, they are kid’s books so we like to have fun with them as well! Here Cassandra (our children’s book buyer,) chooses the best books and DVDs for Christmas.

 

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Kids Books & DVDs

Olive the Other Reindeer Pop Up Advent Calendar
J Otto Seibald
Chronicle, Calendar
$16.95

 

Olivia Helps with Christmas
Ian Falconer
Simon & Schuster,
HB $26.95

 

Christmas
Robert Sabuda
Walker Books, Pop-Up
$12.95

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Advent calendars have gone a little out of fashion over the years. But they shouldn’t have. They are one of those great Christmas things that adults and kids can enjoy together. Here, the little dog (named Olive) with big reindeer dreams is brought to life in a classic format. Ages 2+

 

 

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Christmas is coming, and Olivia is incredibly busy. She has to wait for Santa, make sure dad sets up the tree, wait for Santa, watch mom make the Christmas dinner, wait for Santa, oversee the care with which the stockings are hung and, of course, OPEN HER PRESENTS! Do you see how hard it is to be so helpful during the holidays! This is a lovingly told and lavishly illustrated book. Olivia Helps With Christmas makes the perfect stuffing for any stocking and the newest star atop the Olivia series. Ages 3-7

 

 

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This is a fantastic stocking stuffer. In this festive pop-up spectacular, every page reveals another letter from the word Christmas and another marvel of paper engineering! These inventive and delicately beautiful pop-ups (using shining foil, white card and pastel coloured backgrounds,) capture the spirit of Christmas through themed words such as Candle, Icicle, Snowflake, Manger, Angel and, of course, Santa! Ages 2+

 

Kids Books & DVDs

Fartsy Claus
Mitch Chivus
Harpercollins
HB $25

 

Australian 12 Days of Christmas Activity Book
Heath Mckenzie
Hardie Grant Books
PB $6.00

 

Clarice Bean, Don’t Look Now
Lauren Child
Orchard Books
PB $17.00

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On Christmas Eve, when the traditional treat of milk and cookies is nowhere to be found, Santa helps himself to a large portion of franks and beans with alarming results. That's right, Santa Claus is now Fartsy Claus! What to do? Channel your inner six year old boy and conjure up every gassy pun or joke you can and you will have caught a whiff of this fragrant tale. Ages 3-7

 

 

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On the first day of school holidays, my true love said to me ...The kids are bored!’ So I gave them each The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas Activity Book. This book is filled with mazes and spot-the-difference illustrations, how-to craft pages, colour-ins, dot-to-dot pictures and an easy recipe for kids to make. Ages 5

 

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There seems to be an awful lot in Clarice's life to worry about and when she finds herself unable to sleep at night, she follows Ruby Redfort's advice and devises a ‘worst worries list’. But Clarice soon realises that your worst worry is the worry you haven't even thought to worry about. Ages 8-12

Kids Books & DVDs

50 Things to Draw and Paint
50 Rainy Day
50 Things to Make and Do
Activity Cards
Usborne
$12.95

 

Night Before Christmas
Clement Moore
Walker books
HB $27.95

 

Operation Red Jericho
Joshua Mowl
Walker Books
PB $16.95

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Banish boredom forever with this exciting new series of activity cards from Usborne. Each pack contains 50 absorbing and creative activities that will engross, entertain and engage children. Every card includes a separate activity that is beautifully illustrated and contains clear, step-by-step instructions. The cards are durable and robust which, (as we know,) is important, especially over school holiday time. Ages 6-10

 

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This elegant cut-paper edition of the celebrated Christmas poem evokes the snowy magic of the season through moonlit silhouettes. With the turn of each page the scenes transform to reveal the fine details and surprises of a festive family home. Open up the house to see the characters within. Peer through the doors and windows to catch a glimpse of St Nick's arrival and witness the spectacular pop-up, laser-cut finale. All the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve is captured here, making this a book to treasure and delight in. Ages 5+

 

 

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The first title in the bestselling Guild Trilogy – now in paperback!
Shanghai, 1920. While on board the "Expedient", Doug and Becca MacKenzie stumble across an amazing secret. What unfolds is a story of two young people caught up in an astonishing adventure and a story of an ancient order created to protect the world from evil. Using a remarkable archive of documents, the extraordinary events that took place over 85 years ago have been painstakingly reconstructed for the very first time. Ages 10-14

 

Kids Books & DVDs

Operation Typhoon Shore
Joshua Mowl
Walker Books
PB $16.95

 

Winter in White – a Mini Pop Up Treat
Robert Sabuda
Little Simon Pop-up
$12.95

 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Told & sung by Fred Astaire
Sony Pictures
DVD $15.00

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Dark secrets discovered... The second in the extraordinary Guild Trilogy!
Celebes Sea, May 1920. Battered by a typhoon, the Expedient is shipwrecked on a volcanic island. No radio, no rescue, no escape. Doug and Becca MacKenzie's search for their missing parents must wait; but what part did the mysterious Guild play in their disappearance? And what is their uncle, Captain MacKenzie, really searching for? Will the strange riddle Doug and Becca unearth be the key to the dark secrets of the Guild and a means to escaping the island? Ages 10-14

 

 

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In case you hadn’t noticed, we just love Robert Sabuda and his amazing pop-up books! In this magical pop-up, winter is celebrated in all its glory by master pop-up artist Robert Sabuda. From twirling ice skaters to delicate snowflakes dancing across the page, this charming mini pop-up makes a wonderful, whimsical winter gift. Full colour. Ages 2+

 

 

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This is the original stop animation TV classic. Why does Santa Claus slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favourite holiday traditions are revealed in this delightful classic about Kris Kringle – the world’s most famous gift giver.

 

Kids Books & DVDs

The Little Drummer Boy
Sony Pictures
DVD $15

 

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Told & sung by Burl Ives
Sony Pictures
DVD $15.00

 

Olive the Other Reindeer
Fox Home Entertainment
DVD $25.00

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Another retro stop animation classic. The true spirit of Christmas is revealed when a lonely orphan stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus. Features a beautiful soundtrack by the Vienna Boys choir.

 

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This is the final of our trio of stop animation classics. Packed with a sleigh full of memorable songs and unforgettable characters, Rudolph lights up the hearts of young and old alike.

 

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Olive is in fact a kind hearted dog who sets out to save Christmas with the help of a smooth talking penguin named Martini. Voiced by Drew Barrymore, Michael Stipe, Ed Asner and others this is clever, witty and fun.

 

Kids Books & DVDs

Where the Wild Things Are
New Video Group
DVD $25.00

 

 

 

 

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This is an animated adaption of the classic tale by Maurice Sendak. The narration follows exactly the words from the story. Included is Where the Wild Things Are plus In the Night Kitchen where Mickey is awakened by noises from the kitchen and some great poems in The Nutshell Kids which are set to music to help learn about the alphabet, numbers and good manners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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