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Powerful Princesses: 10 Untold Stories of History's Boldest Heroines Written by Angela Buckingham | Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert Illustrated Non-Fiction • The perfect book to teach young girls that there is another version of what a princesss can be and its more than just being beautiful or a "prize"- She can dream for more than getting married as a solution to her problems and and there is more to her ‘happily ever after’ than a prince on a white horse. • Gives children a look at the real princesses that pop up in our history books- the real stories of our past. These princess stories are • Instead of just imparting the simple facts about these impressive women in an enclyopedic not fairytales for small stlye like other volumes in the market, this book seeks to image what life was like for these women and the magnitude of the challenges they had to overcome. This is a collection of children. They are true tales tales that allow for emotional exploration, character identification and stimulation of the of real women that every imagination. young person should know. A princess story collection like no other … promoting These princess stories are not fairytales for small children. They are true tales of real women A that every young person should know. us tra These fast-paced, action-packed tales are stories that have been lost, stories that have remained lian voice ANGE untold. They come from every corner of the world and across history, but the single thing they share is that each is, in their own way, a powerful princess. s LA B UC These princesses are: Deep-minded. Courageous. Warring. Healing. Mighty. Artful. Rebellious. KINGHAM Wise. Sage. Stoic ABOUT THE AUTHOR Discover the true tales of history's boldest heroines. • Angela is a writer and documentary Internals Not Final filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia. graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts, Angela went on to work for Apollo Films, before studying Photography and Theatre Design at Princeton, USA, in 2003. • Angela established her own film company in Melbourne - Iliad Studio - producing television documentaries, and wrote and directed many films, such as Paper Dolls (Marina Films) and Aftershock (Pericles Films). • Angela’s literary work focuses on historical narratives, but also on fact-based dramatic texts that demand intensive research work. Social justice is the core theme of her professional career. SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$34.99 ISBN: 9781922385536 Age: 6 - 12 years Category: Children’s Subject: Illustrated Non-Fiction Binding: Hardback Format: 273 x 210mm Extent: 96pp + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 5
The Story of Ned Kelly Written by Marie-Ève de Grave | Engravings by Jean-Jacques de Grave Crossover Non-Fiction • A powerful graphic novel that breathes new life into the story of Ned Kelly as told by french film maker and screenwriter Marie-Ève de Grave, and illustrated with the impressive engravings of her late father, Belgian artist Jean-Jacques de Grave • The typographic lay-out, first-person narrative and bold, evocative engravings tell the story of the famous bushranger in a compelling way unlike ever before and keep readers engaged from the very first page. On the 140th anniversary of the demise of Australia’s most famous bushranger, this powerful graphic account with its evocative engravings tells the story of Ned Kelly from his point of view. Ned Kelly (1855–1880), Australian Bushranger, son of Irish settlers, and symbol of resistance A fascinating graphic against the British Empire. He sowed disorder in the State of Victoria and defied the colonial order by redistributing to the poorest the spoils of misdeeds committed by his gang, before novel with a powerful finally being arrested and hanged at the age of twenty-five. His was a short and remarkable life, sense of freedom and in which a frantic bush escapade made him an icon. total admiration for the Australian wilderness ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Belgian born Marie-Ève de Grave studied architecture and stage design, and graduated from the Belgian film and drama school, INSAS. • After settling in France in 1994, she has worked as a screenwriter and directs short films and is currently developing two feature films. • In 2017 Marie-Éve’s documentary, Belle de Nuit won first prize at The 35th International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA). ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR • Marie-´Eve’s late father, Jean-Jacques de Grave was a Belgian linocut engraver, who taught engraving workshops in Sydney and Canberra during the 1980s. • The series of engravings Jean-Jacques created for this book were inspired by Peter Carey’s fictionalised autobiography, True History of the Kelly Gang. Jean- Jacques de Grave sadly passed in 2002. SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$29.99 ISBN: 9781922385369 Age: 6 - 12 years Category: Children’s Subject: Crossover Non-Fiction Binding: Hardback Format: 290x 170mm Extent: 82pp + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 6
Mitchell Toy's The Great Australian Bite Written & Illustrated by Mitchell Toy Hardback Picture Book • The Great Australian Bite is The Wizard of Oz meets Graeme Base’s Animalia, with a nod to the vibrancy of Ken Done Australiana. Like the Golden Gaytime before it, The Great Australian Bite is destined to become an Aussie classic! • The Banjo Patterson-esque chanting rhyme celebrates of the famous places and animals of Australia, while telling the tale of young girl plucked out of class to join an epic Aussie road trip • Mitchell Toy's second book is the ultimate postcard of Australia - bright, opulent and iconic. This big Aussie road trip explores all the states and territories and the artwork is filled with surprises - intricate historical artefacts and funny details - in a book that will delight Australian families for years to come Mitchell Toy delivers another • A fantastic gift for overseas family or friends to give them a taste or reminder of Australia that master piece where a day- is filled with genuine love for the small things, the creatures - great and small - and shows off the landscape in bright illustrative detail dream in class becomes a • Written like a day-dream, with immersive and imaginative illustrations throughout. A real magical adventure around blend of Ken Done nostalgia and Greame Base detail Australia to every state and territory with an ice-cream The flavour of Australia in one large scoop ... van-driving koala! Jump aboard Koala's ice-cream van as it zig-zags across our sunburned country in an imaginative celebration of the animals and places that make Australia unique - all to the tune of a chanting promoting rhyme. A Mitchell Toy’s nostalgic story and glorious, exuberant artwork forms the ultimate postcard of us tra Australia, with each page filled with wonderful hidden details to explore en-route the greatest lian voice Aussie road trip ever. MIT s CH EL L T OY ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Mitchell grew up in Melbourne where his passion and love for the city inspired him to self-publish his first children’s book, The Midnight Tram. The book has now been reborn with Five Mile as The Midnight City • Mitchell studied Art History at Oxford, his work has been twice exhibited in the Fezilla Studio Gallery in Prahran and two of his paintings hang in Canberra’s Parliament House • Mitchell has worked as a cartoonist and court sketch artist, among other roles, for the Herald Sun newspaper for almost ten years. SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$24.99 ISBN: 9781922385512 Age: 4 - 8 years Category: Children’s PREVIOUS TITLES Subject: Picture Book Binding: Hardback Format: 280 x 227mm Extent: 32pp + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 7
The Drop Bear Chris Edser A hoax, a fiction, a legend... • Is the first picture book about Australia's most mysterious and misunderstood creature, Thylarctos plummetus ... the Drop Bear • Separates fact from fiction by demystifying the insights and learnings about this headline making marsupial as observed over a two-year survey conducted in the Australian bushland • This is Chris Edser's first picture book • Perfect for Airport and travel retailers where people are shopping for fun gifts for overseas friends and family - this book will be the perfect reminder of one of Australia's quirky urban myths • Chris Edser's beautiful illustrations are almost like lythographs and depicts the Australian scenery and the mysterious mythical Drop Bear is such great detail, you'll want to believe! The Drop Bear is one of Australia's most contested A hoax, a fiction, a legend ... Often spoken about but little known, the Drop Bear is one of Australia's most contested species, suggested to exist only as urban myth to scare tourists. species, suggested to exist This book proves otherwise. The Thylarctos plummetus (aka 'Drop Bear') is very much alive! only as urban myth to scare The notes and sketches on these pages form a collection of findings from a two-year survey in tourists. This book proves pursuit of the world’s most mysterious marsupial. Prepare to meet the Drop Bear.. otherwise. Prepare to meet the Drop Bear.. promoting A us tra lian voice CH s RI ED S SER ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Chris Edser lives and draws in Adelaide, Australia where he animates characters, and draws Australian wildlife • Chris has a Bachelor of Visual Communications (Illustration) where he has since taught an animation course, as well as creating animations for theatre productions • While Chris has a long history with illustration, he is new to the world of Children’s Publishing and The Drop Bear is his first picture book SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 POS POSTERS! RRP: A$24.99 Orders of 6 units and ISBN: 9781922385314 above will recieve a Age: 3+ years Poster POS pack! Category: Children’s *Artwork to be Finalised Subject: Picture Book Binding: Hardback Format: 240 x 240mm Extent: 32pp + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 8
The Wiggles: Emma’s Every Weather Bag Lift-The-Flap Board Book • Join Emma Wiggle in this all new lift-the-flap format for Five Mile! Each spread shows Emma exploring a new environment with different kinds of weather, and shows the kinds of clothing and accessories Emma might need to protect herself from the elements • Includes a flap on each spread, which creates a playful element, prompting learning and interaction • The fun bag shaped book format with flaps that poke outside the pages, makes this a fun toy as well as an educational book about what to wear in every weather scenario that kids will love • The simple story is highlighted by a 'scrapbook feel' layout, with text written like post card entries and images appearing like polaroids from Emma's adventures - a great way to immerse children in the fun of Emma's adventures Jump inside this interactive Every Weather Bag and discover what fun adventures Emma has whether it is windy, raining, sunny or snowing. ABOUT THE BRAND • The Emma brand is in hot demand, and fans are always on the lookout for refreshed and new content. 70% of Wiggles sales can be attributed to Emma related merchandise. • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$19.99 ISBN: 9781922385321 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Novelty Binding: Board Book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 9
The Wiggles Bag of Instruments Lift-The-Flap Board Book • Join The Wiggles in this all new lift-the-flap format for Five Mile! Each spread shows the members of The Wiggles and introduces each of instruments they play. From Emma's drums, Lachy's keyboard, Anthony's guitar Simon's microphone, and much, much more! • Includes a flap on each spread, which creates a playful element, prompting learning and interaction • The fun bag shaped book format has fun flaps that poke outside the pages and is an educational book about musical instruments that kids will love • The simple story is highlighted by a scrapbook-type layout and 'Polaroids' of The Wiggles— a great way to immerse children in the fun and make them feel like their coming along on a Wiggles concert tour! Jump inside the Wiggly instrument bag and see who plays what with this interactive storybook! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles is the world’s favourite children’s entertainment group • Broadcast on ABC KIDS daily with approximately 1 million views each week • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming • Over 100K visits each month on The Wiggles website SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$19.99 ISBN: 9781922385338 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Novelty Binding: Board Book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 10
The Wiggles: Emma! Emma's Dress Up Day Shaped Board Book • Perfect for little hands, this bowtiful Emma-shaped board book is a wonderful introduction to everyone's favourite Yellow Wiggle, Emma! • Children will love following along with Emma's adventure as she dresses up as to perform in the circus, get's ready for the Wiggly Rodeo, add's a touch of magic in her fairy costume, pretends to swim under the sea as a mermaid and lastly, gets dressed up as her the fan- favourite, Cinderemma! • Bright colourful artwork accompanies a fun, age appropriate story that all Wiggly fans will enjoy! Follow Emma on a day of dressing up in this gorgeous shaped board book! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Emma brand is in hot demand, and fans are always on the lookout for refreshed and new content. 70% of Wiggles sales can be attributed to Emma related merchandise. • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$14.99 ISBN: 9781922385352 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Novelty Binding: Board Book Format: 254 x 153mm Extent: 6 spreads + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 11
The Planetarium: A-Lift-The-Fact Book Written By Samone Bos | Illustrated by Caitlin Murray Board book with Flaps • Through its simple text by Australian author, Samone Bos and fun pictures by Australian illustrator, Caitlin Murray, this truly accessible book aims to promote or further encourage an already budding love for all things space travel, the solar system, and our incredible universe • Excellent range titles, quality reference also suited to educational providers such as school and early learning educators • Takes a fresh look at non-fiction topics through a fun, immersive approach • Presents key non-fiction topics in an excursion-like way with more than 50 flaps to explore • Modern artwork includes precise details, plus fun surprises to engage junior fact-finders • Features artwork inspired by real-life, best-in-class examples of planetarium exhibits Visit the planetarium to discover out-of-this-world exhibits and the people that work there. Explore more than 50 flaps to find out about space travel, the solar system, and about the universe. Visit the planetarium to discover out-of-this-world exhibits and the people that work there! SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781925970883 Age: 4+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Non-Fiction Binding: Board book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover + flaps OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 12
Backlist Best Sellers! Remember these bestselling titles? How about a refresher in what makes them so perfect... Just in time for Christmas!
The Wiggles: Big Stickers for Little Hands Sticker & Activity Book • Designed specifically with preschoolers in mind – purpose fit for them to practise their fine- motor-skills • Includes age appropriate activities and over 200 larger designed stickers to make peeling and sticking more manageable for small fingers • Fresh design curated from gorgeous new style guide and artwork Join The Wiggles and their friends in 48 pages of Wiggly sticker activity fun! Includes over 200 big stickers that are perfect for little hands to peel and stick wherever they like! 48 pages of Wiggly sticker activity fun approproate for preschoolers ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles is the world’s favourite children’s entertainment group • Broadcast on ABC KIDS daily with approximately 1 million views each week • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming • Over 100K visits each month on The Wiggles website SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: March 2019 RRP: A$9.99 ISBN: 9781760684167 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Interactive & Activity Books Binding: Paperback (section sewn) OTHER TITLES IN THIS RANGE: Format: 265 x 216mm Extent: 48pp text + 24pp (12 sheets) stick- ers + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 14
The Ultimate Emma Make & Do Paperback • Games + colouring fun + posters + press out pieces + over 200 stickers = the ultimate bowtiful time! • Designed specifically with the pre-schoolers in mind to help build fine motor skills, as well as enourage creativity and problem solving with age appropriate activities • This book is filled with fun tear out activities to complete, tear out Emma posters and press out pieces to decorate little ones rooms, as well as over 200 stickers - fantastic value at only $16.99! • A fun, new, interactive and colourful format for Emma and The Wiggles Enjoy hours of fun with this Ultimate Emma Make & Do book!! Colouring Pages Posters Games + colouring fun + posters + press out pieces + over 200 stickers = the Stickers ultimate bowtiful time! ABOUT THE BRAND/AUTHOR • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past Activities two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming Press-Out Pieces SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: March 2020 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781925970739 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Colouring & Activity SIMILAR TITLES: Binding: Paperback Format: 275 x 220mm Extent: Cover + 10pp, 12pp of stickers, 10 sheets of card, 8 sheets of wrapping paper FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 15
The Wiggles: The Wheels On The Bus Nursery Rhyme Song Book • The third nursery rhyme song book in this series of premium cased board books for The Wiggles • The sturdy design makes it perfect for little hands • Age appropriate nursery rhymes for little ones to sing a long to • A great value gift at under $10 The Wheels on the Bus go round and round! Sing along to the classic nursery rhyme 'The Wheels on the Bus'! With lyrics on every page, join Emma, Lachy, Anthony and Simon and sing along to this classic nursery rhyme! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles are the world’s favourite children’s entertainment group • Broadcast on ABC KIDS daily with approximately 1 million views each week • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming • Over 100K visits each month on The Wiggles website SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: April 2020 RRP: A$9.99 ISBN: 9781925970814 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Fiction OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: Binding: Cased Board Book Format: 175 x 175mm Extent: 5 spreads + Case + 14 Spaces FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 16
The Wiggles: Old MacDonald Had A Farm Nursery Rhyme Song Book • The fourth nursery rhyme song book in this series of premium cased board books for The Wiggles • The sturdy design makes it perfect for little hands • Age appropriate nursery rhymes for little ones to sing a long to • A great value gift at under $10 Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! Sing along to the classic nursery rhyme 'Old MacDonald had a Farm'! With lyrics on every page, join Emma, Lachy, Anthony and Simon and sing along to this classic nursery rhyme! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles are the world’s favourite children’s entertainment group • Broadcast on ABC KIDS daily with approximately 1 million views each week • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming • Over 100K visits each month on The Wiggles website SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: April 2020 RRP: A$9.99 ISBN: 9781925970821 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Fiction Binding: Cased Board Book OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: Format: 175 x 175mm Extent: 5 spreads + Case + 14 Spaces FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 17
The Wiggles Emma!: Big Stickers for Little Hands Paperback Sticker Book • Includes over 200 bowtiful Emma stickers • Features all-new Emma artwork! • Big, easy-to-peel stickers made especially for little hands • Includes simple activities that have been created especially for 2–4 year olds Join Emma in 48 pages of bowtiful sticker activity fun! Includes over 200 big stickers that are perfect for little hands to peel and stick wherever they like! Join Emma in 48 pages of bowtiful sticker activity fun appropriate for pre- schoolers! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: May 2020 RRP: A$9.99 ISBN: 9781925970869 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Colouring & Activity Binding: Paperback Format: 265 x 216mm Extent: 48pp text + 24pp stickers + cover ALSO AVAILABLE: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 18
Thomas and Friends: Quiet Play Set Boxed Set • This playset is perfect for allowing little ones some much needed quiet playtime with familiar characters they know and love • Developed especially for toddlers, whose playtime can sometimes be chaotic and led by screen time, these Quiet Play sets will keep them entertained and calm for hours • Features one-of-a-kind Thomas and the Dinosaur artwork created especially by Five Mile • Hones fine motor skills, and encourages imagination and creativity • Includes story book, 8 press-out figurine pieces, 2 sticker sheets, and a giant double sided floor puzzle • Allows children to play independently and develop problem solving skills without the intervention of a parent every two minutes Join Thomas for some prehistoric fun with this dinosaur themed Quiet Play Set! Includes 8 big press-out pieces, 2 jumbo jigsaws, stickers and a book all about dinosaurs! Story Book When everything in life seems to be noisy, busy, and digital; sometimes a little Quiet Play is just what toddlers (and their parents) need to be happy. ABOUT THE BRAND • Thomas & Friends is the most purchased infant and pre-school licensed brand. • Proven success across all Australian retail channels, particularly in traditional trade, gift shops, toy shops and department stores. Stickers SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$29.99 Press-Out ISBN: 9781922385109 Age: 3+ years Pieces Category: Children’s Subject: Interactive and Activity Books Binding: Boxed Set Format: Box: 330 x 235 x 40mm Book: 180 x 225mm. Floor Puzzle: 450 x 450mm flat size Jumbo Jigsaw cut into four pieces Extent: 16pp + cover + 2 sticker sheets Puzzles + 8 press out pieces + double sided floor puzzle OTHER TITLES IN THIS FORMAT: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 19
The Wiggles: Five Little Monkeys Book & Bib Gift Set Boxed set with Boardbook and Bibs • Includes 2 Wiggly bibs PLUS a nursery rhyme song book Five Little Monkeys • The perfect present for expectant mothers or for the tiny Wiggles' fan in your life • The gorgeous bibs perfectly match the look and feel of the accompanying storybook and are made of a soft, easily washable material • A brand new gift set format for the Wiggles Wiggle along to the classic nursery rhyme 'Five Little Monkeys' in two Wiggly bibs with this wonderful Book and Bibs set! Wiggle along to the classic nursery rhyme 'Five Little Monkeys' in two Wiggly bibs with this wonderful Book and Bibs set! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles is the world’s favourite children’s entertainment group • Broadcast on ABC KIDS daily with approximately 1 million views each week • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming • Over 100K visits each month on The Wiggles website SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$29.99 ISBN: 9781925970753 Age: 0 - 4 years Category: Children’s Subject: Novelty Binding: Boxed set with boardbook + bibs Format: 317 x 212mm Extent: Book: 5 spreads + case FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 20
The Wiggles: Emma! Dances Board book • This brightly coloured board book features everyone's favourite yellow Wiggle and is perfect for fans of Emma and The Wiggles! • Learn what Emma's favourite Dances from all over the world look like and how to say their names • Simple words and images make this a perfect first concept book for little Wiggles fans Get ready for a Bowtiful lesson in all of Emma's favourite Dances in this bright and colourful first concept book! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$12.99 ISBN: 9781922385154 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Picture Books Binding: Board book binding with rouned corners Format: 140 x 140mm Extent: 5 spreads FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 21
The Wiggles: Emma! Words Board book • This brightly coloured board book features everyone's favourite yellow Wiggle and is perfect for fans of Emma and The Wiggles! • Learn what Emma's favourite action words are and learn what the action means by the accompanying picture! • Simple words and images make this a perfect first concept book for little Wiggles fans Get ready for a Bowtiful lesson in all of Emma's favourite Words in this bright and colourful first concept book! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$12.99 ISBN: 9781922385178 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Picture Books Binding: Board book binding with rouned corners Format: 140 x 140mm Extent: 5 spreads FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 22
The Wiggles: Emma! Colours Board book • This brightly coloured board book features everyone's favourite yellow Wiggle and is perfect for fans of Emma and The Wiggles! • Learn what Emma's favourite Colours are as she shows you her yellow bow and her pink ballet slippers and her other favourite coloured items! • Simple words and images make this a perfect first concept book for little Wiggles fans Get ready for a Bowtiful lesson in all of Emma's favourite Colours in this bright and colourful first concept book! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$12.99 ISBN: 9781922385147 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Picture Books Binding: Board book binding with rouned corners Format: 140 x 140mm Extent: 5 spreads FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 23
The Wiggles: Emma! Instruments Board book • This brightly coloured board book features everyone's favourite yellow Wiggle and is perfect for fans of Emma and The Wiggles! • Learn what Emma's favourite Instruments look like and as she shows you how each one of the instruments played by a Wiggly band member! • Simple words and images make this a perfect first concept book for little Wiggles fans Get ready for a Bowtiful lesson in all of Emma's favourite Instruments in this bright and colourful first concept book! ABOUT THE BRAND • The Wiggles Emma brand works across all ANZ retail channels. Nielsen BookScan data shows the average sell price of The Wiggles titles has increased over the past two years. • Now showing on Netflix in 190 countries around the world • 800 million views on YouTube and new special events coming SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$12.99 ISBN: 9781922385161 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Picture Books Binding: Board book binding with rounded corners Format: 140 x 140mm Extent: 5 spreads FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 24
Thomas & Friends: Big Stickers for Little Hands Sticker & Activity Book • Designed specifically with preschoolers in mind – purpose fit for them to practise their fine- motor-skills • Includes age appropriate activities and over 200 larger designed stickers to make peeling and sticking more manageable for small fingers • Fresh design curated from gorgeous new style guide and artwork • Thomas & Friends is an evergreen trusted brand for parents and grandparents across all markets. Join Thomas in 48 pages of buffer-busting sticker activity fun! Includes over 200 big stickers that are perfect for little hands to peel and stick wherever they like! 48 pages of buffer- busting sticker activity fun approproate for preschoolers ABOUT THE BRAND • Thomas & Friends is the most purchased infant and pre-school licensed brand. • With a heritage steeped in publishing, Thomas is a familiar and trusted character brand for parents, grandparents and little ones. • Proven success across all Australian retail channels, particularly in traditional trade, gift shops, toy shops and department stores. SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: February 2020 RRP: A$9.99 ISBN: 9781925970043 Age: 3+ years OTHER TITLES IN THIS RANGE: Category: Children’s Subject: Interactive & Activity Books Binding: Paperback (section sewn) Format: 265 x 216mm Extent: 48pp text + 24pp (12 sheets) stick- ers + cover FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 25
The Ultimate Thomas Make & Do Paperback • Games + colouring fun + posters + press out pieces + over 200 stickers = the ultimate buffer- busting time! • Designed specifically with the pre-schoolers in mind to help build fine motor skills, as well as enourage creativity and problem solving with age appropriate activities • This book is filled with fun tear out activities to complete, tear out Thomas posters and press out pieces to decorate little ones rooms, as well as over 200 stickers - fantastic value at only $16.99! • Thomas & Friends is an evergreen trusted brand for parents and grandparents across all markets • Fresh design curated from gorgeous new style guide and artwork Enjoy hours of fun with this Ultimate Thomas Make & Do book! Colouring Pages Posters Games + colouring fun + posters + press out pieces + over 200 stickers = the ultimate buffer-busting Stickers time! ABOUT THE BRAND/AUTHOR • Thomas & Friends is the most purchased infant and pre-school licensed brand. • Proven success across all Australian retail Activities channels, particularly in traditional trade, gift shops, toy shops and department stores. SPECIFICATIONS Press-Out Pub Date: March 2020 Pieces RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781925970722 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Colouring & Activity Binding: Paperback Format: 275 x 220mm SIMILAR TITLES: Extent: Cover + 10pp, 12pp of stickers, 10 sheets of card, 8 sheets of wrapping paper FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 26
ABC KIDS: Big Stickers for Little Hands Paperback Sticker Book • Includes over 200 stickers • Features artwork from Play School, Giggle and Hoot and Bananas in Pyjamas • Designed specifically with pre-schoolers in mind – purpose fit for them to practise their fine- motor-skills • Includes age appropriate activities and over 200 larger designed stickers to make peeling and sticking more manageable for small fingers Join your favourite ABC KIDS friends in 48 pages of sticker activity fun! Includes over 200 big stickers that are perfect for little hands to peel and stick wherever they like! 48 pages of sticker activity fun appropriate for pre- schoolers and featuring an iconic cast of ABC Kids favourites ABOUT THE BRAND • ABC Kids in the #1 trusted pre-school brand in Australia and 85% of children recognise the brand • ABC Kids programs broadcast daily from 5am to 7pm and reach 1 million pre- schoolers each week • In a typical week, ABC Kids programs make up the top 10 most viewed among pre-school aged kids SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: May 2020 RRP: A$9.99 ISBN: 9781925970852 Age: 3+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Colouring & Activity Binding: Paperback Format: 265 x 216mm Extent: 48pp text + 24pp stickers + cover ALSO AVAILABLE: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 27
The Zoo: A-Lift-The-Fact Book Written By Nick Wryno | Illustrated by Sr. Sánchez Board book with Flaps • Through its simple text and fun illustrations by Sr. Sánchez, this truly accessible book aims to promote a very first grounding in the concept of animals and their habitats on which a deeper love can build for both child and grown up alike • Australian authored: accessible, illustrated non-fiction resource for children aged 4+ • Excellent range title, quality reference also suited to educational providers such as school and early learning educators • Takes a fresh look at non-fiction topics through a fun, immersive approach • Presents key non-fiction topics in an excursion-like way with more than 50 flaps to explore • Modern artwork includes precise details, plus fun surprises to engage junior fact-finders Look inside the zoo to discover the wonderful animal exhibits and enclosures, and find the clever stories of visitors and folk who work there too! With more than 50 flaps featuring incredible zoo exhibits; the polar circle, butterfly house, big Look inside the zoo to cat kingdom, Savanna sounds, the outback walk and more. discover the wonderful animal exhibits and enclosures, and find the clever stories of visitors and folk who work there too! SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2019 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781760684464 Age: 4+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Non-Fiction Binding: Board book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover + flaps The zoo experiences and artwork in this book are inspired by real-life exhibits at some of the world’s great zoos including: London, New York, Berlin, Singapore, Bronx, Taronga, Vienna, San Diego, and Melbourne. OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 28
The Aquarium: A-Lift-The-Fact Book Written By Tanya Kyle | Illustrated by Sr. Sánchez Board book with Flaps • Through its simple text and fun illustrations by Sr. Sánchez, this truly accessible book aims to promote a very first grounding in the concept of sea creatures and their habitats on which a deeper love can build for both child and grown up alike • Australian authored: accessible, illustrated non-fiction resource for children aged 4+ • Takes a fresh look at non-fiction topics through a fun, immersive approach • Excellent range titles, quality reference also suited to educational providers such as school and early learning educators • Presents key non-fiction topics in an excursion-like way with more than 50 flaps to explore • Modern artwork includes precise details, plus fun surprises to engage junior fact-finders Come inside the Aquarium to discover the wonderful exhibits and find the clever stories of visitors and folk who work there too! Explore more than 50 flaps to find out about some of the most spectacular marine creatures and Explore The Aquarium a variety of underwater environments including tropical and cold tanks, sharks and dolphins, the polar world, and sea-mammals. to discover the wonderful exhibits and find the clever stories of visitors and folk who work there too! SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: September 2019 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781760684600 Age: 4+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Non-Fiction Binding: Board book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover + flaps The experiences and artwork in this book in this book are inspired by real-life exhibits at some of the world’s great Aquariums. OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 29
The Museum: A-Lift-The-Fact Book Written By Tanya Kyle | Illustrated by Sr. Sánchez Board book with Flaps • Through its simple text and fun illustrations by Sr. Sánchez, this truly accessible book aims to promote a very first grounding in the concept of ancient worlds and modern day innovations on which a deeper love can build for both child and grown up alike • Australian authored: accessible, illustrated non-fiction resource for children aged 4+ • Takes a fresh look at non-fiction topics through a fun, immersive approach • Excellent range titles, quality reference also suited to educational providers such as school and early learning educators • Presents key non-fiction topics in an excursion-like way with more than 50 flaps to explore • Modern artwork includes precise details, plus fun surprises to engage junior fact-finders Look inside the museum to discover the wonderful exhibits and find the clever stories of visitors and folk who work there too! With more than 50 flaps explore the ancient worlds, dinosaurs, first humans, the middle ages Explore The Museum and and our modern world. lift the flaps on every page to discover the wonderful exhibits and find the clever stories of visitors and folk who work there too! SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: February 2020 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781760684327 Age: 4+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Non-Fiction Binding: Board book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover + flaps The museum experiences and artwork in this book in this book are inspired by real- life exhibits at some of the world’s great museums including: The Smithsonian Institute, South Africa’s Origin Centre, Museum of Natural History NYC, Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Texas, Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Vatican Museum, Louvre Museum, National Archaeological Museum in Athens, British Museum, Natural History Museum London, The National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra, Zingong Dinosaur Museum in China, Mongolian Dinosaur Museum, Chicago’s Art Institute, and Science Museum in London. OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 30
The Art Gallery: A-Lift-The-Fact Book Written By Tanya Kyle | Illustrated by Sr. Sánchez Board book with Flaps • Through its simple text and fun illustrations by Sr. Sánchez, this truly accessible book aims to promote a very first grounding in the concept of art, on which a deeper love can build for both child and grown up alike • Australian authored: accessible, illustrated non-fiction resource for children aged 4+ • Excellent range titles, quality reference also suited to educational providers such as school and early learning educators • Takes a fresh look at non-fiction topics through a fun, immersive approach • Presents key non-fiction topics in an excursion-like way with more than 50 flaps to explore • Modern artwork includes precise details, plus fun surprises to engage junior fact-finders Take a visit to the art gallery to discover great artists, cool and famous artworks and meet the people that work there too! With more than 50 flaps to explore, young readers will uncover the story of art, from cave Visit the art gallery and lift paintings to today's masterpieces! the flaps to discover great artists, see cool and famous artworks and to meet the people that work there SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: February 2020 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781760684594 Age: 4+ years Category: Children’s Subject: Non-Fiction Binding: Board book Format: 270 x 215mm Extent: 10pp + cover + flaps This book’s artwork and experiences are inspired by some of the world’s great art galleries and museums including: Guggenheim Museum, Academy of Florence Gallery, Hepworth Wakefield Gallery, The Museum of Modern Art (New York), The Tate Britain and Tate Modern, The Louvre, The Uffizi, The Van Gogh Museum, The Musee d’Orsay, The National Gallery of Australia, The National Gallery (London), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). OTHER TITLES IN THIS SERIES: FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 31
Me Time Written by Jessica Sanders | Illustrated by Steph Spartels Adult Non-Fiction • Me Time, with its friendly and readable tone, is your wise, sensible friend with all the insights, facts, inspiring quotes, wisdom and ideas to get you reflecting on your self-care • Cuts through the mumbo jumbo of most mainstream self-help books and sets the reader on the path to self-acceptance and self love, helping them to think differently about how they see and look after their most important friend - themselves! • Magnificently illustrated by Steph Spartels, with positive affirmations and covetable art style and design throughout Self-care is so much more than bubble baths and face masks. Me Time reframes self-care from acts of indulgence to a holistic practice of self-love that nurtures both mind and body. Filled with timed self-care ideas that range from one-minute activities to day-long adventures, this book shows you how to make time for self care. Remind yourself that you are worthy of your own care with Me Time. The self-care guide to being your own best friend promoting A us tra lian voice JES s C SI A SA NDERS ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Jessica is the best-selling, author of the ABIA award-winning Love Your Body and is an advocate and social worker from Melbourne • Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in fine art photography, a postgraduate certificate in gender studies and a masters in social work • She has volunteered for several women’s rights organizations, supported women and children fleeing family violence and lectured at schools teaching the importance of respect for self and others SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: November 2019 RRP: A$24.99 ISBN: 9781925970036 Category: Adult Non Fiction Subject: Self Help Binding: Hardback Format: 210 x 148mm Extent: 128pp + cover ALSO BY JESSICA SANDERS: COMING SEPT 2020! FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 32
Stardust School of Dance Slipcase Zanni Louise Encore Special Edition! 4 Book Slipcase • Slipcase featuring all 4 titles of this fun Junior Fiction series - Bertie the Ninja Dancer, Lulu the Ballarina Dreamer, Priya the Swan Queen, and Edmund the Dazzling Dancer • Since Publishing in August 2019, we have printed over 20,000 copies of the first two titles in the series! • Ballet & Dance are Australia’s most popular extra curricular activities with more enrolments than swimming lessons! • Includes a cast of culturally diverse characters AND both girl and boy dancers - Edmund the Dazzling Dancer is the first in the series to explore Stardust School of Dance from the perspective of a boy • Pitched to hit newly independent readers in that sweet spot just between first chapter books and middle grade fiction • Brought to you by the powerhouse publisher and marketing team who launched Billie B Brown, Hey Jack, Go Girl and Zac Power to Australian readers. Dance with your heart and Bertie the Ninja Dancer reach for the stars! Bertie Black has just moved in with her new step family, but it doesn't promoting feel like home. She spends her time practising cool ninja moves, until the A sound of music carries her to Stardust School of Dance. She is offered a us role as a dancing shepherd. But will Bertie take her ninja moves from the tra lian voice shadows to the stage? If she does she might find a real home at Stardust. F Z IARN But will she take the leap? s SN IL T LAO SUT IN SEAME ABOUT THE BRAND/AUTHOR Lulu the Ballerina Dreamer • Zanni Louise is the author of 12 books for children, including picture books and Lulu Lullaby knocks over Grandma's precious ballet trophy and it chapter books for young readers. smashes into a million pieces! Lulu is heartbroken. But she wants to make things right. If only Lulu can get the lead role in Stardust's new • Titles include Errol!, Tiggy and the Magic performance of Cinderella, she just might be able to win her own trophy Paintbrush, her sparkling new fiction and make Grandma proud. series, Stardust School of Dance and the Human Kind Series. Will Lulu's dreams come true? • Her books are sold internationally, and have been long-listed in the CBCA Awards. • Zanni tours Australia, visiting schools, festivals, and running workshops for Edmund the Dazzling Dancer adults. Zanni lives in Northern NSW. When Edmund is asked to choose the dance for Stardust's Gala performance, he is excited to make it something original, something SPECIFICATIONS incredible, something dazzling! Pub Date: November 2020 RRP: A$29.99 Edmund hopes his big gala plans will make his dad proud. But with ISBN: 9781925970975 everything that is going on at his dad's restaurant, will Edmund’s family Age: 6 - 10 even make it to the Gala? And will Edmund be able to pull off his grand Category: Children’s plans? Subject: Illustrated Junior Fiction Binding: Slipcase with 4 Paperbacks Format: Box: 198 x 129 x 40mm Priya the Swan Queen Extent: 112pp per book Priya’s favourite things are animals and dancing. She is so excited when Madam Martine asks her to lead a fundraiser dance to help animals! But Priya can’t do it. She has to go to special reading lessons instead. Priya has been struggling with reading and is getting help. But she can’t help thinking about the animals that need her help. Maybe, just maybe, if Priya works hard at her reading, she can lead her Stardust friends in the fundraiser dance after all? FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 33
Thank You For Feeding Freckle Written & Illustrated by Cheyney McDonnell Cased Hardback with Flaps • The perfect story for adults to read to or with children between two and six years old with each page inviting children to interact with each page • Invites similar engagement as an ipad activity (ie - finding objects, mazes, peek-a-boo flaps and encouragement to touch the book like a tablet) without increasing screentime • Introduces children to responsibility and care for animals - ie unlocking doors, turning lights on and off, cleaning up messes, feeding and playing with the cat • Assists with shape and colour recognition via the minimilistic design • Helps to develop spatial awareness and fine motor skills through the inclusion of flaps and simple activities • Freckle the cat is an adorable character that children will immediatly bond with as the story progresses • A great alternative to Hervé Tullet for a younger audience – Spot meets Tullet! An interactive book filled Please take care of Freckle the cat. with fun flaps and powered This interactive book is filled with fun flaps and powered by imaginative play. For the littlest by imaginative play – cat lovers. specially created for the littlest cat lovers! ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Born, raised and living in Auckland, NZ, Cheyney McDonnell’s passion for art and design lead her to study a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design • Cheyney has worked in the design industry for the last 10 years and currently works as the boss of her own business - Design by Cheyney. It has always been her dream to illustrate a children’s book • The story of Thank You for Feeding Freckle, Cheyney’s first children’s book, evolved from a lifetime observing and researching kitties as a cat-owner/lover as well as a cat-sitting experience. Freckle is a mixture of that cat and Cheyney's own cat, Bossy SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: July 2020 RRP: A$16.99 ISBN: 9781922385017 Age: 2-6 years Category: Children’s Subject: Novelty Binding: Cased Hardback with Flaps Format: 215 x 185mm Extent: 32pps + Case + 9 Flaps FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 34
The Midnight City Written & Illustrated by Mitchell Toy Hardback Picture Book • Five Mile was quick to acquire Mitchell Toy’s The Midnight City which he self-published in Christmas 2019 and sold through the first print run before the new year. • Mitchell Toy is an exciting new children’s book illustrator with a style set to be a hit with readers who treasure Graeme Base’s classics. • The perfect book for parents and grandparents to share with children – younger audiences will be enthralled by both the magical story and the rich illustrations, while older audiences will find many references to their own childhoods to fill them with wonder • The dream-state narrative mixed with the mutitude of hidden gems in the illustrations give The Midnight City an immense longevity on children's bookshelves, as each time they re-read parents and children will notice more details that add to the richness of the story What happens at midnight? The Midnight City promises a truly magical adventure for curious children who are awake past A truly magical adventure their bedtime. for curious children who are awake past their bedtime promoting A us tra lian voice MIT s CH EL L T OY ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Mitchell grew up in Melbourne where his passion and love for the city inspired him to self-publish his first children’s book, The Midnight Tram. The book has now been reborn with Five Mile as The Midnight City • Mitchell studied Art History at Oxford, his work has been twice exhibited in the Fezilla Studio Gallery in Prahran and two of his paintings hang in Canberra’s Parliament House • Mitchell has worked as a cartoonist and court sketch artist, among other roles, for the Herald Sun newspaper for almost ten years. SPECIFICATIONS Pub Date: June 2020 RRP: A$24.99 ISBN: 9781922385024 Age: 4-8 years Category: Children’s Subject: Picture Book Binding: Hardback Format: 273 x 210mm Extent: 32pps FIVEMILE.COM.AU | @FIVEMILEBOOKS 35
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