Signed books, special prices, and a Halloween celebration

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## Encourages responsibility and taking care of your belongings, while staying kind and empathetic to the kids who can’t help but lose things, no matter how hard they try. ### Harvey Weir, Readings bookseller From internationally beloved author-illustrator Felicita Sala, A Lost Cause is a whimsical adventure about a child who’s determined to recover all his misplaced belongings, wherever they may be. For ages 4+.
While stock lasts we have copies of A Lost Cause that include a signed bookplate available online and in our shops for the special price of $24.99 (was $29.99). Please note that signed copies are limited.
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Written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Marc Martin, All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant colour illustrations paired with bite-sized facts on every page.
While stock lasts we are delighted to have signed copies of All About Antarctica, available to buy online and in our shops. Please note that signed copies are limited.
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Told in a child's voice, Dreaming is a joyful and thought-provoking story about a young girl imagining what it might be like to be part of the Dreaming, past and present.
While stock lasts, we have copies of Dreaming signed by the authors, Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, available to buy online and in our shops. Please note that signed copies are limited.
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# Save 20% off Lonely Planet kids' books
During the month of October, young intrepid explorers can save 20% off Lonely Planet Kids, including lift-the-flaps, language learning, activity books and more. This offer is available online and in our shops (excluding Readings Carlton) until 1 November.
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Our A Day in Carlton celebration is just weeks away, and there's plenty of fun activities taking place for younger readers. Events include the launch of beloved cookbook writer Julia Busuttil Nishimura's debut picture book, a madcap morning with Australia's favourite children's author Andy Griffiths, A special story time with Charles Fuge's Little Wombat, and a lively debate between young adult authors about which genre is better: Fantasy or Contemporary Romance.
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# Celebrate Halloween In Carlton!
Carlton will come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of sweet treats this Halloween, with a special Trick or Treat community event for families and children. Starting at our Kids shop at 4pm and culminating in a special kid-friendly screening of A Nightmare Before Christmas at Cinema Nova, this fabulous event will include range of fun activities – including face painting, balloon makers and roaming entertainers.
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