New and Forthcoming Releases

 

  Garry Fleming’s ANIMALS: ‘On the World’s Rare and Endangered Species’

Garry Fleming captures the unique beauty of each of the animals he represents, and in doing so, draws attention to their plight. His richly detailed and exquisitely rendered paintings capture the personality and character of each one, and are accompanied by lots of interesting facts and information.
Format: 280mm x 280mm, 32pp, full colour, cased with jacket
ISBN: 1877035 75 0
RRP: $29.95
Publication: April 2006

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02-432 8355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)

 
  Mr. Froggy Went a-Courtin’
(with CD)

Iconic Australian musician James Reyne sings a superbly gentle yet buoyant version of this favorite family song, together with acoustic guitar. It is brought further to life by the enchanting illustrations of artist Wendy Straw, which themselves are highly animated and perfectly in time with the music.

Format: 260mm x 260mm, 20pp, full colour, cased with CD
ISBN: 1877035 71 8
RRP: $19.95
Publication: May 2006

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02-432 8355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)

 
  Curly the Caterpillar
(with moving goggle-eyes throughout)

Learn to count with Curly the Caterpillar using this beautiful goggle-eye board book by
Natalie Jane Parker.

Format: 230mm x 230mm, 12pp board book with moving goggle
ISBN: 1877035 77 7
RRP: $14.95
Publication: July/August 2006

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02-432 8355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)

 
  Pip Gets Wheels!
(with moving goggle-eyes throughout)

The second in the ‘Blip’ series of picture books by Natalie Jane Parker. Pip misses out on all the fun - until his friends find away for him to safely travel around with them . . .

Format: 280mm x 280mm, 16pp full colour picture books
ISBN: 1877035 78 5
RRP: $12.95
Publication: July/August 2006

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02-432 8355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)

 
    Step-by-Step Teddy Bear kit - see Tandem Publishing
 
  Dolphing Dreaming
(with full lenticular jigsaw)
A beautiful and original tale about Majestica, the dreaming dolphin.
Format: 220mm x 280mm, 24pp cased picture book with
ISBN: 1877035 742
RRP: $19.95 tbc
Publication: September 2006

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02-432 8355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
 

Wendy Straw's Nursery and Playtime Rhymes
Format: 48pp fully illustrated cased and jacketted picture book
ISBN 1877035 645
RRP: $ 29.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Tower Books

 
 

Echo the Dolphin by Natalie Jane Parker
Format: 24pp full colour picture book
ISBN 1877035 637 (hb)
ISBN 1877035 564 (pb)
RRP: $27.95 (hb) $14.95 (pb)
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Okey dokey, karaoke! Book & Card Game Compiled by June Factor and illustrated by Peter Viska

June Factor and Peter Viska join forces once again to create the stupendously wonderful Okey dokey, karaoke! - a humourous collection of schoolyard chants, rhymes and jokes, together with its very own card game.
Format: 64pp with playing cards
ISBN 1877035 629
RRP: $
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Reef Superstar by Lesley Killingbeck & Kim Michelle Toft
Format: 32pp full colour picture book illustrated by award-winning Kim Michelle Toft
ISBN 1877035 572
RRP: $29.95
Publication:

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Summer by June Factor, illustrated by Alison Lester
Format: 32pp full colour picture book by June Factor illustrated by award-winning Alison Lester
ISBN 1877035 505
RRP: $12.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Great Aussie Adventures With Benny and Flynn by Natalie Jane Parker & Anita Forbes
Format: 48pp full colour cased picture book with 2 complete stories
ISBN 1877035 53X
RRP: $29.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

One little bunny by Emma Adam & Marjory Gardner
Felt picture book with felt pieces for creating original felt pictures. Use the back of the book as a felt board.

Format: Felt Bag picture book and felt game
ISBN 1877035 467
RRP: $16.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Three little ducks by Emma Adam & Marjory Gardner
Felt picture book with felt pieces for creating original felt pictures. Use the back of the book as a felt board.

Format: Felt Bag picture book and felt game
ISBN 1877035 475
RRP: $16.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Fairies Birthday Book with Greeting Cards illustrated by Joy Scherger
Beautiful zodiac gift book with 12 pockets and 12 matching cards.
ISBN 1877035 157
RRP: $24.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Tower Books

 
 

Saffy's Big Adventure by Wendy Straw
Format: 20pp full colour cased picture book with plush insert on front cover.
ISBN 1877035 602
RRP: $19.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

Who's Coming to Christopher Bear's Birthday Party?
Format: Full colour picture activity board book with real invitations to post.
ISBN 1877035 556
RRP: $19.95
Publication: 2005

Trade distributors: Tower Books

 
 

Emily and the East Oak Tree by Amanda Briggs and Jan Wade
Format: 24pp cased and jacketted picture book with glitter throughout.
ISBN 1877035 70X
RRP: $29.95
Publication:

Trade distributors: Scholastic Australia

 
 

10 Green Crocs Sitting on a Wall
Format: 280mm x 280mm full colour picture counting book
ISBN 1877035 815
RRP: $16.95
Publication: June 2006 TBC

A hilarious companion to Michelle Dodd's enormously popular Ten Crocs In A Bed.

Trade distributors: Tower Books

 

 

General Books

 

The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear, illustrated by Wendy Straw
Edward Lear’s timeless and whimsical verse is brought to life in this (abridged) special edition illustrated by Wendy Straw. The front cover includes a bright red plush insert around the pussycat’s neck (not shown here).

ISBN: 1877035459
RRP: $19.95 hardback
Publication: April/May 2005

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)

 
  Blip meets Pip!
Written and illustrated by Natalie Jane Parker
Meet Blip, a friendly little fellow who lives deep in the rainforest, all on his own. He is very lonely, until he meets his friend-for-life, Pip. The charm of Natalie Jane Parker’s gentle and touching illustrations bring a unique magic to this delightful story.

ISBN: 1877035424
RRP: $16.95 hardback
Publication: February 2005

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Garry Fleming’s Wild Animals ABC
Written and illustrated by Garry Fleming
Wild-life artist Garry Fleming is well-known for his stunning depictions of animals and birds. Wild Animals ABC, with its mesmerizing illustrations and quirky text, makes learning the alphabet exciting and fun.

ISBN: 1877035351
RRP: $29.95 hardback
Publication: November 2004

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Snug as a Bug
Compiled by Gwenda Beed Davey, illustrated by Peter Viska
Here is a riotously funny and intriguing collection of sayings, rhymes and rejoiners heard in homes all around Australia.

ISBN: 1877035432
RRP: $14.95 paperback
Publication: March 2005

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Duck Under the Table
Compiled by Gwenda Beed Davey, illustrated by Peter Viska
Have a wonderful time reading this book and laughing at Peter Viska’s hilariously sharp illustrations. Duck Under the Table is a companion volume to Snug as a Bug, and is filled with further family sayings, jokes and rejoiners.

ISBN: 1877035440
RRP: $14.95 paperback
Publication: March 2005

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  My Favourite Fairytales
Illustrated by Joy Scherger
This is a stunning all-new edition (with 5 new stories) of the original My Favourite Fairytales first published in 1999. This new 96-page collection comprises 12 classic fairytales (all retold) and Joy Scherger’s exquisitely beautiful artwork. This deluxe edition features gold-edged pages, a ribbon tie, and full-colour printing on heavy artpaper.

ISBN: 1877035491
RRP: $29.95 hardback
Publication: April 2005

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Favorite Nursery Rhymes Game Book
Illustrated by Emma Stuart
This clever collection of nursery rhymes comes with a special bonus: 2 concealed jigsaws and 2 stencil sheets, cleverly concealed in special ‘drawers’ which are incorporated into the book. Just pull the tabs to reveal the stencils and jigsaws within. Very tidy and practical, and lots of fun. Also included is a fun board game – complete with a spinner arrow and four counters. The delightful, child-friendly illustrations are the work of artist Emma Stuart.

ISBN: 1877035513
RRP: $19.95 cased-in board book (with slide-out drawers)
Publication: May 2005

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  The Wheels on the Bus
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
This favorite children’s rhyme is brought to life by Wendy Straw’s delightful illustrations. A beautiful, large format (300mm x 300mm), glossy edition.

ISBN: 0957740336
RRP: $14.95 paperback
Trade distributors:

Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Five Little Ducks
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
A classic nursery rhyme, brought to life by Wendy Straw’s gentle illustrations. A beautiful, large format (300mm x 300mm), glossy edition.

ISBN: 1877035009
RRP: $14.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
A family favourite, illustrated by Wendy Straw’s gentle illustrations. Another beautiful, large format (300mm x 300mm), glossy edition.

ISBN: 1877035106
RRP: $14.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Humpty Dumpty and Friends
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
Five all-time favourite nursery rhymes, brought to life by Wendy Straw’s gentle illustrations. A beautiful, large format (300mm x 300mm), glossy edition.

ISBN: 1877035254
RRP: $14.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Incy Wincy Spider and Friends
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
Five modern but much-loved nursery rhymes, brought to life by Wendy Straw’s gentle illustrations. Yet another beautiful, large format (300mm x 300mm), glossy edition.

ISBN: 1877035343
RRP: $14.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Ten Crocs in a Bed
Written by Emma Adam, illustrated by Michele Dodd
A hilarious take on the old children’s song, ‘ten in a bed’. Chomp your way through this riotous counting romp.

ISBN: 1877035416
RRP: $16.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Far Out! Brussel Sprout
Compiled by June Factor, illustrated by Peter Viska
The original and funniest collection of Australian children’s rhymes and chants ever, all written by children, for children. Fabulous fun – but also of invaluable assistance in helping young children learn to read.

ISBN 1877035270
RRP: $14.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  All Right, Vegemite!
Compiled by June Factor, illustrated by Peter Viska
Here we go again: more children’s rhymes, chants and jokes.

ISBN 1877035289
RRP: $14.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Unreal, Banana Peel!
Compiled by June Factor, illustrated by Peter Viska
More cheeky and outrageous playground rhymes.

ISBN 1877035297
RRP: $14.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Real Keen, Baked Bean!
Compiled by June Factor, illustrated by Annie Marshall
More, more, more! More cheeky and outrageous playground rhymes.

ISBN 1877035300
RRP: $14.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Roll Over, Pavlova!
Compiled by June Factor, illustrated by Annie Marshall
Even more! Wild and wicked playground rhymes.

ISBN 1877035319
RRP: $14.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
New Zealand: Scholastic New Zealand (tel: 09 2729815)
 
  Favorite Nursery Rhymes
Illustrated by Emma Stuart
An ever-popular collection of 14 nursery rhymes, illustrated by Emma Stuart

ISBN: 1877035203
RRP: $19.95 cased-in board book

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Favorite Nursery Songs
Illustrated by Emma Stuart
An ever-popular collection of 14 nursery songs, illustrated by Emma Stuart

ISBN: 1877035408
RRP: $19.95 cased-in board book

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Favorite Fairytales Game Book
Illustrated by Joy Scherger
This beautiful collection of abridged, easy-to-read fairytales comes with 2 concealed jigsaws and 2 stencil sheets, cleverly concealed in special ‘drawers’ which are incorporated into the book. Just pull the tabs to reveal the stencils and jigsaws within. Also included is a fun board game – complete with a spinner arrow and four counters.

ISBN: 1877035165
RRP: $24.95 cased-in board book (with slide-out drawers)

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Drawing Cool Cartoons
Written and illustrated by Richard Galbraith
Richard Galbraith shows how easy it is to draw cool cartoons. Using clear, step-by-step guidelines and heaps of helpful tips, you’ll soon be drawing all sorts of weird and wonderful characters. Have fun!

ISBN: 1877035378
RRP: $19.95 cased-in board book

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Willow the Wombat
Written and illustrated by Natalie Jane Parker
Meet Willow the Wombat: a very gentle little wombat who is very bored indeed . . . until he uncovers his grandpa’s old journal and proceeds to re-live all his great adventures. Natalie Jane Parker is an acclaimed wildlife artist who also has many beautiful children’s books to her credit.

ISBN: 1877035327
RRP: $27.95 hardback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
 
  Little Aussie Adventurers
Written and illustrated by Natalie Jane Parker
Every so often, an ant gets tired of work, work, working all the time. That’s what happened to Flynn – until he met a new friend, Benny the Beetle. Features the artwork of Australian wildlife artist, Natalie Jane Parker.

ISBN: 1877035114
RRP: $14.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
 
  Little Aussie Adventurers on a Rainforest Quest
Written and illustrated by Natalie Jane Parker
More fun adventures with Flynn and Benny, featuring the artwork of Australian wildlife artist, Natalie Jane Parker.

ISBN: 1877035238
RRP: $14.95 paperback

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
 
  The Cassowary’s Egg
Written and illustrated by Garry Fleming
Calvin the cassowary is left to mind the nest when his partner Carla goes away. All is well as Calvin quietly counts away the days – until he is tricked by a wily, lisping goanna who wants some eggs for his supper. Written and illustrated by award-winning author and artist, Garry Fleming.

ISBN: 1877035181 hb, 1877035084 pb
RRP: $29.95 hb, $16.95 pb

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
 
  Eye Spy, Who Am I?
Written and illustrated by Garry Fleming
Who’s hiding in the jungle? And what special magic can it do?
Written and illustrated by award-winning author and artist, Garry Fleming.

ISBN: 0957740352
RRP: $9.95 pb

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
 
  The Everything Tree
Written by Vicky Fisher, illustrated by Wendy Straw
Cam and Pete fight all the time; over food and toys and books, and what to watch on television. Until they are given the Everything Tree, which teaches them a lesson they will never forget.

ISBN: 187703519X
RRP: $14.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Scholastic Australia (tel: 02 4328355)
 
  Wheels on the Bus Lift-the-Flap Board Book
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
A special board-book edition of the ever-popular Wheels on the Bus, which also provides a counting puzzle with the answers hidden beneath the flaps on every page.

ISBN: 1877035017
RRP: $19.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Five Little Ducks Lift-the-Flap Board Book
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
A companion to Wheels on the Bus Lift-the-Flap Board Book, this delightful book provides a backwards counting puzzle with the answers hidden beneath the flaps.

ISBN: 1877035939
RRP: $19.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  Old MacDonald Lift-the-Flap Board Book
Illustrated by Wendy Straw
A third book in this popular lift-the-flap series – this time featuring farm animal groups.

ISBN: 1877035955
RRP: $19.95

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 
  The Knight and the Princess
Written and Illustrated by Joy Scherger
A beautiful, original fairytale written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Joy Scherger.

ISBN: 0957740395 hardback, 0957740344 paperback
RRP: $19.95 hb, $14.95 pb

Trade distributors:
Australia: Tower Books (tel: 02 9975 5566)
 

 

Trade Customers

Trade customers in Australia and New Zealand should contact the trade distributor provided above for each title to order copies of Brolly Books. More information about trade distributors may be found on the ‘Distributors’ page. If no distributor is named, please contact Brolly Books direct for distribution information.

Trade customers from other countries should contact Brolly Books direct by for current distribution and availability information.

Customer Orders

Members of the public in Australia may order books direct from Brolly Books by down-loading the order form and faxing it back to Brolly Books (to 03 9509 9622). Books will be supplied at the listed recommended retail price, plus $5.00 per book for postage and handling. Delivery is by registered mail.