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.

An Aussie Day Before Christmas

An Aussie Day Before Christmas
Author: Kilmeny Niland
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2010
Genre: Board books
ISBN: 9781741695090

'Twas the day before Christmas And in his beach shack, Santa was snoozing, Flat out on his back. 'Shake a leg, love,' Sheila Claus said. 'Time to get ready For the big night ahead.' Discover how the Aussie Santa gets ready to deliver his pressies!

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.

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.

The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas

The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas
Author: Heath McKenzie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2009
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781742031118

New board book edition. A well-known Christmas song given a distinctly Australian feel - everything from kookaburras to sharks to Tassie devils! It's December in Australia and the days are getting warmer. When a young woman receives a kookaburra up a gum tree from her true love, it's a sign that Christmas is on the way.

Twelve Days of Aussie Christmas + CD

Twelve Days of Aussie Christmas + CD
Author: Colin Buchanan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-10
Genre: Christmas music
ISBN: 9781742767666

On the first day of Christmas, my best mate gave to me... A platypus up a gum tree. Join an hilarious cast of Aussies as they count down to Christmas! Sing along to the bonus CD while you search for surfing Santas, jolly jumbucks and lots more.

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.

I'm Ready for Christmas

I'm Ready for Christmas
Author: Jedda Robbard
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2020-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1760891614

I'm getting ready for my favourite day of the year . . . This delightful story captures the magic of the festive season and summer holidays in Australia. About the I'm Ready series- The I'm Ready series is a collection of fun, bright board books about exciting milestones and events in many children's lives. These gorgeous board books are designed as handy explainers for children that parents can trust, with a look the whole family will love. The I'm Ready series serves as a stepping stone between first concept books (numbers, alphabet, colours, animals, etc) and longer narrative picture books. They are ideal for children ages 3 to 4. The series is illustrated by Jedda Robaard, a beloved Australian author and illustrator. These gorgeous books will win over parents and children alike with Jedda's adorable illustrations, full of familiar Australian scenes, animals and flora. The books are about key experiences in a child's life, whether it's feeling anxious about starting preschool or getting ready to celebrate with family.

Fair Dunkum Aussie Christmas

Fair Dunkum Aussie Christmas
Author: Bucko and Champs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2012
Genre: Children's songs
ISBN: 9781742835709

On the first day of Christmas a swagman at the gate said, Have a ripper Aussie Christmas, mate!

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+