Picking the perfect book for a Christmas
gift can be a challenge. Make the choosing easier this year with this excellent
selection, compliments of Janet from the Hobart Bookshop.
It’s
time to think about the Christmas stockings, and what better way to fill
them than with wonderful new books. There’s something for readers of all
interests and abilities. Liz Pichon has a new Tom Gates; catch 11+ readers with Mortal Engines before the film’s release; Mira Bartok’s fabulous The Wonderling will be released in
paperback; there are two new Alison Lester books (Noni The Pony Rescues A Joey)
and Tricky’s Bad Day; and master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has two hardbacks due
for release – The Snowman, inspired
by the Raymond Briggs tale, and Our Jacko.
How to choose?!
Read
The Book, Lemmings! Ame Dyckman, illustrated Zachariah Ohora, 9781783446552,
Penguin Random House, $14.99.
Read
this aloud first thing Christmas morning and have everyone laughing. First mate
Foxy and Captain Polar Bear have a job ahead of them. “Lemmings don’t jump off
cliffs.” It says so in Foxy’s book. There’s just one problem – the lemmings
haven’t read it. How will Foxy and Captain Polar Bear convince them too? Witty,
exuberant, sure to become a family favourite. Ages 3+ Find out about Ame and Zacarahia.
Another
Book About Bears, Laura + Philip Bunting, 9781742991931, Scholastic, $17.99.
And
another winner for children and adults. The bears are talking to you – and they’re not happy. There
are too many books about bears – give them a break! This book is a delight –
lovely endpapers, strong vibrant illustrations on matt paper, hilarious text –
what more could we want? Ages 3+ Visit Philip Bunting's website
Wakestone
Hall, ( #3 Stella Montgomery) Judith Rossell, 9780733338205, Harper Collins,
$24.99
In
this eagerly awaited conclusion to the series, Stella is sent to a strict
boarding school, Wakestone Hall. Despite the grim atmosphere, Stella is not
crushed, and when their friend Ottilie disappears, Stella and Agapanthus set
out on a mission to help her. Ages 8+
Read a sample and find out about the author.
Read a sample and find out about the author.
The
Ice Monster, David Walliams, 9780008297244, Harper Collins, $22.99
The
eleventh novel from this best-selling author, set in Victorian London, is a
magical tale of adventure and friendship, featuring Elsie, an orphan, and a
mysterious Ice Monster from the North Pole. Ages 8+ Find out more about David Walliams.
Lenny’s
Book Of Everything, Karen Foxlee, Allen & Unwin, 9781760529444, $19.99
Karen
Foxlee sets this beautiful story of sibling love in 1970s America. Lenny has a
younger brother, Davey, who won’t stop growing. Each week an issue of Burrell’s
Build-It-At-Home Encyclopedia arrives and its wonders fill their life in a rich
and imaginative way, paralleled by Davey’s increasing ill-health. This book is
sad, uplifting, tragic, wonderful. A must-read for adults too. Ages 10+ Find out about the author.
Wundersmith:
The Calling Of Morrigan Crow, ( #2 Nevermoor), Jessica Townsend, 9780734418227, Lothian
Children’s Books, $24.99 hardback, $16.99 paperback.
Following
the award winning Nevermoor: The Trials
Of Morrigan Crow. After escaping her fate, Morrigan hopes to feel a sense
of belonging in Nevermoor, but her new life is far from perfect, and not
all magic is used for good. You’ll need to buy this now and secretly read it
before filling that Christmas stocking, because your young reader won’t
let it go. Age 9+ Find out more about Jessica Townsend and her books.
Editor's note: I am not sure how many of these would land up my children's Christmas stockings, I think they would sit on top of my 'too read' pile to see me through the summer. Thank you Janet for sharing your expertise.
Janet you have put together a wonderfully eclectic group of new book titles that will no doubt inspire, excite and engage many readers. Don't really know which to read first!
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