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Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn #1) by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Kyla May

Title: Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn #1) Author: Zanni Louise, illustrated by Kyla May Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 24th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A series about friendship, having fun and making mischief. Plus a sprinkle of adorable magic! A sparkling new illustrated series for fans of PRINCESS IN… Continue reading Mikka’s Magical Surprise (Princess and Unicorn #1) by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Kyla May

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Rosie the Rhinoceros by Jimmy Barnes

Title: Rosie the Rhinoceros Author: Jimmy Barnes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Harper Collins Published: 29th September 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the award-winning author and rock legend Jimmy Barnes and critically acclaimed illustrator Matt Shanks comes a book about the joy of being yourself. Who is Rosie? Is she a fun-loving rhinoceros… Continue reading Rosie the Rhinoceros by Jimmy Barnes