May New Release - Richard Scarry's Best Little Books Ever

Title: Richard Scarry’s Best Little Books Ever

             

Author/s: Richard Scarry

RRP: $7.99

ISBN: 9781402785658

Format:  Kit, 48 pages

Dimensions: 89mm x 89mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

These Busytown books may be little but Richard Scarry's Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and other beloved characters are as entertaining as ever! Toddlers will love these four brightly illustrated classic concept board books which cover colours, counting, opposites and shapes.

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May New Release - Sticker Activity Book

Title:  Baby Animals/ Bugs & Insects/ Farm Animals/

            Kittens & Puppies Sticker Activity Book

RRP: $5.99 each

ISBN: 9781921708473 (Baby Animals)

             9781921847110 (Bugs & Insects)

             9781921708480 (Farm Animals)

             9781921708497 (Kittens & Puppies)

Format:  Paperback, 20 pages each

Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm

Publisher: Alicat Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

With bright and colourful illustrations and more than 70 photographic stickers, these fun-filled Sticker Activity Books are jam-packed full of imaginative activities.

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May New Release - Lift the Flap Counting

Title: Lift-the-Flap Counting

            Lift-the-Flap First Words

RRP: $16.99each

ISBN: 9781921969805 (Counting)

             9781921969812 (First Words)

Format:  Board, 14 pages each

Dimensions: 240mm x 240mm

Publisher: Alicat Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

A selection of fun, friendly, colourful scenes with flaps to lift and learn about children’s early numbers and first words. Visit the beach, the jungle, the hospital and more to learn all about transport, the sea and the body with handy tabs and lift-the-flap actions.

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May New Release - The World of Sharks

Title: World of Sharks

             

Subtitle: American Museum of 

Natural History Easy Readers Level 1

Author/s: Wendy Pfeffer

RRP: $4.99

ISBN: 9781402777837

Format:  Paperback, 32 pages

Dimensions: 156mm x 220mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

See sharks that are fast, sharks that are slow, sharks that hide in the sand and sharks that glow. Welcome to the incredible world of sharks!  Meet 12 of the most fascinating species that swim in oceans around the world.

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May New Release - Little Critter a Busy Day (Boxed Set of 4)

Title: Little Critter - A Busy Day

             

Author/s: Mercer Mayer

RRP: $7.99

ISBN: 9781402784118

Format:  Kit, 48 pages

Dimensions: 137mm x 91mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Going to work with Little Critter is fun! In four delightful mini board books, Mercer Mayer's popular character is on the job as cowboy, doctor, construction worker and police officer. Preschoolers will enjoy spending “a day in the life” as Little Critter lassos a bronco, heals the sick, builds a skyscraper and catches a furry four-footed crook.

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May New Release - All Creatures Great and Small

Title: All Creatures Great and Small

             

 Author/s:  Naoko Stoop (Illustrator)

RRP: $8.99

ISBN: 9781402785818

Format:  Board, 22 pages

Dimensions: 178mm x 178mm

Publisher: Sterling Childrens

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This is a lush little board book edition of the beloved hymn. Naoko Stoop's charming art, with an array of cuddly animals and an adorable little girl, captures the sweet spirit of the lyrics which offer praise for nature, beauty and the glory of all creation. The girl, accompanied everywhere by a cute monkey, wanders through glowing fields of flowers where birds fly and nest; purple mountains with a flowing river where ducks make their home; and lush butterfly-filled meadows, perfect for playing. This is a gorgeous book for parents and children to share.

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May New Release - Preschool Parties

Title:  Preschool Parties

             

Subtitle: Easy Ideas for Princesses,

 Pirates & Other Little People

Author/s:  Colleen Mullaney

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781936096176

Format:  Paperback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 230mm x 230mm

Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

What’s better than princesses, knights, astronauts or a day at the circus, all in your own backyard, basement or rec room? Organised by age group and theme, these 15 fabulous parties will please even the most cantankerous of tots – and their parents, too. Complete with full-colour photographs of the partiers in action, recipes, to-do lists, schedules, games, craft instructions and much more, Preschool Parties is a must-have for all your family fetes.

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May New Release - Hand in Hand

Title: Hand in Hand

             

Subtitle: Crafting with Kids

                

Author/s: Jenny Doh

RRP: $23.99

ISBN: 9781454702405

Format:  Paperback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 216mm x 254mm

Publisher: Lark Books

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

“Mommy bloggers” are a hugely popular source of advice for parents on everything from discipline to which stores have the best deals. And one of the top trending topics is crafting with your kids. Hand in Hand offers the best of the best: 20 superstar parenting bloggers share exclusive, photo-rich insights into their creative lives along with a favourite how-to craft for parent and child to make together. The 20 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colours and styles for a range of ages.

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May New Release - Creep and Flutter

Title: Creep and Flutter

             

Subtitle: The Secret World of Insects 

 and Spiders

                

Author/s:  Jim Arnosky

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781402777660

Format:  Hardback, 40 pages

Dimensions: 292mm x 228mm

Publisher: Sterling Children’s

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky brings out the beauty - and the “wow!” and “yuck!” factors - of hundreds of insects and spiders. Eight spectacular gatefolds show moths and mosquitoes, butterflies and beetles, spiders and silverfish life-size, up-close and personal!

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May New Release - Lobster!

Title: Lobster!

             

Subtitle: 55 Fresh & Simple Recipes 

for Everyday Eating

Author/s:  Brooke Dojny

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781603429627

Format:  Hardback, 144 pages

Dimensions: 203mm x 165mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

With Brooke Dojny’s Lobster! everyone can enjoy their favourite seafood in the comfort of their own kitchen – and discover a wealth of new ways to serve it. In these 55 mouthwatering recipes that are as simple as they are savoury, readers will find extraordinary renditions of classics such as bisques, salads, lobster rolls and grilled or steamed lobster, as well as inventive new menu items including lobster and corn salad with jalapeño johnny cakes, lobster and arugula pizza, and lobster and pea shoot salad in toast cups. Also included are recipes for side dishes and desserts that pair beautifully with lobster, ensuring one-stop shopping for a delicious home-cooked lobster experience. Sidebars and colourful callout boxes feature lobster tales, quotations and facts as well as tips for buying, storing and cooking.

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May New Release - Chefs Recipes Made Easy

Title: Chef Recipes Made Easy

             

Subtitle: Over 100 of America’s 

Favorite Restaurant Dishes

Author/s: Christiane Blenski

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781932624403

Format:  Hardback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 260mm x 203mm

Publisher: Imagine Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Chef’s recipes are often brilliant and creative, but also virtually impossible for home cooks to recreate. Chef’s Recipes Made Easy takes over 100 fantastic recipes from star chefs like Daniel Boulud, Bobby Flay and Wolfgang Puck and streamline them for home cooking. Recipes range from starters and salads to main courses and desserts, with a great mix of international flavours – Italian, Indian, Vietnamese and more – plus a gorgeous photograph for each and every dish. Simple, accessible wine pairings throughout the book make it even simpler for home cooks to produce an outstanding meal.

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May New Release - Hot Sauce!

Title:  Hot Sauce!

             

Subtitle: Techniques for Making 

Signature Hot Sauces

Author/s: Jennifer Trainer Thompson

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781603428163

Format:  Paperback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 165mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Here are 32 recipes for making signature hot sauces – from the devilishly sweet/tart Pomegranate Narsharab to the Muy Caliente Satan Sauce – and another 60 recipes featuring creative ideas for using homemade (or prepared) hot sauces in everything from barbecue to bouillabaisse. Hot Sauce! is the one book every fiery-food lover needs. There are even recipes for scorching cocktails like Daiquiri Diablo and Slow-Burn Martinis. 

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May New Release - Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic

Title: Peter Leone’s Show Jumping Clinic

             

Subtitle: Success Strategies for 

Equestrian Competitors

Author/s: Peter Leone and Kimberly S. Jaussi

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781603427173

Format:  Hardback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 177mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

For equestrian athletes of all levels the ultimate dream is a place on the Olympic equestrian team. In Peter Leone’s Show Jumping Clinic, Silver Medalist Leone shares his winning methods to help up-and-coming riders master the elements of first-rate horsemanship and the foundations of competitive show jumping. While paying attention to the physical aspects of riding, Leone also shares his philosophy for building the mental strength and focus that is essential to successful competition. Equally important is the relationship between rider and horse. Each chapter covers one of Leone’s principles of riding with bulleted descriptions of concepts, examples of top riders, practice activities and checklists. This is the must-have book for all equestrian athletes.

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May New Release - Horse Anatomy for Performance

Title: Horse Anatomy for Performance

             

Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Training, 

Riding and Horse Care

Author/s: Gillian Higgins

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446300961

Format:  Hardback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 273mm x 190mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

To visualise the mechanics of horse movement and understand how anatomy relates to its performance and wellbeing, equine expert Gillian Higgins developed the original and highly visual technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses. This follow up to How Your Horse Moves is an intricate examination of how the horse uses its body. With 12 chapters detailing the complex anatomical systems that function together to maintain life, this is the most visually appealing, original and easily-understandable book on horse anatomy available.

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May New Release - The Backyard Cow

Title: Backyard Cow

             

Subtitle: An Introductory Guide to 

Keeping a Productive Family Cow

Author/s: Sue Weaver

RRP: $21.99

ISBN: 9781603429979

Format:  Paperback, 240 pages

Dimensions: 178mm x 229mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This title covers everything small farmers and backyard homesteaders need to know to keep a single cow or a small dairy herd as a productive part of their food supply - from selecting a breed, maintaining animal health, feeding and providing shelter to milking and making homemade dairy products. Just one cow can easily provide all the milk, cheese and other dairy products one family needs.

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May New Release - Dog Speak

Title: Dog Speak

             

Subtitle: Recognising and Understanding 

Behaviour

                

Author/s: Christiane Blenski

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781845843847

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 220mm x 170mm

Publisher: Hubble & Hattie

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Dogs use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language, while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly. A dedicated dog owner and author of many dog books, Christiane Blenski dispenses her advice in accessible, entertaining language that covers all situations with your dog: from interaction among four-legged friends, to clear body language signals from dog to human. You – and your children – can learn even faster using the extra sections, tip boxes, checklists and instructions. With this knowledge, you can finally do away with those misunderstandings and enjoy life with your dog. A highly entertaining book and an essential reference for any dog lover.

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May New Release - Cat Speak

Title: Cat Speak

             

Subtitle: Recognising and Understanding 

Behaviour

                

Author/s: Brigitte Rauth-Widmann

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781845843854

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 220mm x 170mm

Publisher: Hubble & Hattie

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

"I just do not know what my cat wants from me!"  If you feel like this at times, then this is the book for you! Concise information and lots of pictures make for an extremely informative and invaluable guide to how we humans can understand our cats properly. Cats use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly. This unique book offers precise, detailed observations of the behaviour of cats at play, and explains in everyday language how to interpret their meaning. With clear descriptions and colour photographs throughout, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more about their cat.  A highly entertaining book and an essential reference for any cat lover.

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May New Release - Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs

Title: Timber Press Encyclopedia of 

Flowering Shrubs

Subtitle: More than 1700 Outstanding 

Garden Plants

                

Author/s:  Jim Gardiner

RRP: $59.99

ISBN: 9780881928235

Format:  Hardback, 436 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 215mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs is remarkable for its extensive photographic coverage that includes 2,000 high-quality images. These accompany essential cultivation data for more than 1,700 plants to make an exceptional tool for those embarking on identification, selection and planting schemes. Information includes size, flower colour and timing, stem colour, fruits, autumn colour, preferred position, soil needs, pruning requirements and cold hardiness. The plants are organised alphabetically by botanical name and may be readily accessed using the common name index. An introductory section suggests ways of giving plants the best possible start and ongoing care so that they can flourish in the long term.

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May New Release - Organic Backyard Vineyard

Title: Organic Backyard Vine

             

Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Guide 

to Growing Your Own Grapes

Author/s:  Tom Powers

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692853

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 203mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Interest in wine shows no sign of slowing down – wine tours, tastings and vacations are now common and homeowners often have space dedicated to their collection. The logical next step? Learning to grow and make your own. In The Organic Backyard Vineyard, expert Tom Powers walks the small grower through the entire process of growing grapes with a month-by-month maintenance guide. Gardeners will be armed with everything they need to successfully grow organic grapes whether they have 50 square feet or an acre or more to plant. In fact, a 100-foot row of vines can yield up to 175 bottles of wine while one acre can produce more than 5000 bottles. The Organic Backyard Vineyard features everything a wine lover needs to build and care for a backyard vineyard.

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