Santa's Aussie Holiday

Santa's Aussie Holiday
Author: Maria Farrer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9781741695106

This charming Christmas story answers the question, 'What does Santa do when he isn't getting ready for Christmas?'. He takes a well-deserved holiday! Join Santa and his new Aussie mates as they travel around Australia, from the Great Barrier Reef to Rottnest Island.

An Aussie Night Before Christmas

An Aussie Night Before Christmas
Author: Yvonne Morrison
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760157487

Special 10th anniversary edition of an Aussie holiday favourite. Twas the night before Christmas; there wasnt a sound. Not a possum was stirring; no-one was around. Wed left on the table some tucker and beer, Hoping that Santa Claus soon would be here. Christmas in the middle of an Australian summer means Santa has to find new ways to deliver his presents. The obvious solutions are to don a sunhat, shorts and a pair of thongs, not to mention ditching the sleigh and reindeer in favour of some roos and a ute. The gentle illustrations are packed with familiar icons cleverly woven into the visual narrative to recreate the warm, comforting, family atmosphere that Christmas is all about.

Santa Koala

Santa Koala
Author: Colin Buchanan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781742833330

The sleigh is packed with presents and ready to go, but poor Santa has fallen asleep in the Aussie bush! Don't worry, a helpful koala will save the day . . . or will he?

A Very Wombat Christmas

A Very Wombat Christmas
Author: Lachlan Creagh
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0734416296

The bestselling Wombat celebrates Christmas with his friends. Has he remembered everyone's present? 'Tis the night before Christmas, and deep in his burrow, Wombat is busy getting ready for tomorrow. The stockings are hung by the campfire with care, In hopes the Bush Santa soon will be there. Laugh and smile as Wombat searches for the perfect gift to show Emu how much he cares. A fun-filled, beautifully illustrated picture book which celebrates the joy of giving at Christmas - featuring a cast of Aussie wildlife and everyone's favourite wombat.

John Williamson's Christmas in Australia

John Williamson's Christmas in Australia
Author: John Williamson
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2014-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1760140066

It's Christmas in Australia and Dad wants that perfect Christmas family photo, but someone is always missing! From Australian icon and singer–songwriter, John Williamson, comes this hugely popular family song, brought to life by talented artist, Mitch Vane.

Bluey: Verandah Santa

Bluey: Verandah Santa
Author: Bluey
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1761040812

t's Christmas Eve and Bluey, Bingo and Muffin decide to play a game called Verandah Santa! What will Santa bring them? A gorgeous book for kids of all ages. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more. It holds the coveted position of being the most watched program ever on ABC iView, with over 260 million plays for Series One, and is the winner of an International Emmy for Most Outstanding Children’s Programme.

True Blue Santa

True Blue Santa
Author: Anne Mangan
Publisher: Angus & Robertson
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2010
Genre: Christmas
ISBN: 9780732290603

Haven't we all wondered why Christmas in Australia looks too European for words? Fake snow. Robins on Christmas cards. Reindeer instead of roos? Jack and Hannah decide that Christmas needs a makeover, and call on Santa to come and help them do the job.

Santa Retires

Santa Retires
Author:
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607344599

Santa Claus is tired of delivering toys and decides to retire to somewhere warm, but things do not work out as expected.

Aussie Jingle Bells

Aussie Jingle Bells
Author: Colin Buchanan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2006
Genre: Carols, Australian
ISBN: 9781865049700

"Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute, kicking up the dust, esky in the boot. Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs, it's summertime and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs." One of the world's best-loved Christmas carols is given a hilarious Aussie twist. This version has become a staple at end-of-year school concerts. You can enjoy Colin Buchanan singing and then create your very own karaoke session - but wait until you hear the unique, once-in-a-lifetime blowfly version! Nick Bland's comical illustrations show the whole family enjoying Christmas Day.

Christmas Wombat

Christmas Wombat
Author: Jackie French
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1460700139

It's Christmas - from a wombat's point of view. It's Christmas! And it's Christmas for Mothball the Wombat, too.She eats, she sleeps, she scratches,but on Christmas Eve ... Created by writer Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, CHRISTMAS WOMBAT is another irresistible picture book by this extraordinary award-winning pair. Ages 3+