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When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom

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Title: When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Author: Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom Genre: Christmas Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the creators of An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree, Jackie Hosking’s lyrical rhymes and Nathaniel Eckstrom’s charming illustrations are the perfect match to get… Continue reading When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom

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Mr Lear: A Life of Art and Nonsense by Jenny Uglow

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Title: Mr Lear: A Life of Art and Nonsense Author: Jenny Uglow Genre: Non-Fiction/Biogprahy Publisher: Faber/Allen and Unwin Published: 25th October 2017 Format: Hardcover Pages: 560 Price: $49.99 Synopsis: A beautifully illustrated, literary appreciation of Edward Lear - best-known for his poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat' - and his 'nonsenses' by one of Britain's… Continue reading Mr Lear: A Life of Art and Nonsense by Jenny Uglow