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November 2020
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
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These fast-paced, action-packed tales are stories that have been lost, stories that have remained
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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.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Discover the true tales of history's boldest heroines.
• Angela is a writer and documentary
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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
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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
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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.
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Mitchell Toy’s nostalgic story and glorious, exuberant artwork forms the ultimate postcard of
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Australia, with each page filled with wonderful hidden details to explore en-route the greatest
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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14The 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
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15The 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
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16The 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
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17The 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:
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18Thomas 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:
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19The 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
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20The 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
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21The 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
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22The 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
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23The 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
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24Thomas & 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
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Category: Children’s
Subject: Interactive & Activity Books
Binding: Paperback (section sewn)
Format: 265 x 216mm
Extent: 48pp text + 24pp (12 sheets) stick-
ers + cover
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25The 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
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26ABC 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
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27The 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.
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28The 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.
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29The 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.
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30The 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).
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31Me 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
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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!
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32Stardust 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
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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
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shadows to the stage? If she does she might find a real home at Stardust.
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But will she take the leap?
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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?
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33Thank 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
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34The 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
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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
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