{"title":"2026 Preschool Christmas Specials","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-new-australian-treasury-10-book-collection","title":"The New Australian Treasury 10 Book Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standout collection of ten Australian picture books, several recognised by the Children's Book Council of Australia, with something for everyone from the very young to kindergarten age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection ranges widely: Australian animals in Jumping Joeys and Busy Beaks, big feelings and family life in Tricky's Bad Day and The Very Noisy Baby, and imagination and heart in Little One and When You're Going to the Moon. 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The conversations the books prompt give you natural observations to record against children's wellbeing and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAligned to EYLF Outcome 3: children have a strong sense of wellbeing. For children aged 3 to 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIllustrated by Kim Drane, Jingting Wang and Maja Veselinovic. Sits alongside Zanni Louise's companion series for older readers, Human-Kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwelve books for $36, just $3 a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs Zanni Louise put it in an interview with Kids' Book Review, the series is about learning how to be a better human. [Read the full interview →] (link to the KBR page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few common questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwelve paperback books, two copies each of six titles: Fairness, Integrity, Friendship, Compassion, Confidence and Inclusion. 24 pages each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat ages is it for?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChildren aged 3 to 6, ideal for preschool, kindergarten and the early years of school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does it support?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSocial and emotional learning, and EYLF Outcome 3 (children have a strong sense of wellbeing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these work as gifts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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All written by David McKee, published by Andersen Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligned to EYLF Outcome 1: children have a strong sense of identity, and Outcome 2: children are connected with and contribute to their world. For children aged 2 to 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve books for $38, RRP $180. That's just over $3 a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Elmer's Patchwork Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat books are in Elmer's Patchwork Collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve titles: Elmer, Elmer and Wilbur, Elmer in the Snow, Elmer and the Lost Teddy, Elmer's Special Day, Elmer and the Rainbow, Elmer's Birthday, Elmer and the Race, Elmer and the Tune, Elmer and Super El, Elmer and the Big Bird, and Elmer and the Whales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Elmer series about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElmer is an elephant covered in a bright patchwork of colours, living in a herd of grey elephants. The books are about difference and belonging, but they carry it lightly — most of them are jokes, adventures and small acts of helping, with the message sitting underneath rather than on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is Elmer for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren aged 2 to 5. The short text and bold pictures suit the youngest children at group time, and the ideas hold up for preschoolers and into the first years of school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the books need to be read in order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each one stands on its own. It's worth starting with the original Elmer so the children know why he's patchwork, and after that you can read them in any order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial and emotional learning, and diversity and inclusion. It maps to EYLF Outcome 1 (children have a strong sense of identity) and Outcome 2 (children are connected with and contribute to their world). Practically, Elmer gives educators a shared reference point for talking about difference — children can say what they think about Elmer more easily than about themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Elmer Day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElmer Day is an annual celebration of individuality and friendship held at the end of May, marked by services, schools and libraries around the world with colourful dressing up, patchwork craft and Elmer stories. Having the collection on the shelf makes it easy to build a week around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these work as gifts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it's one of the main reasons services buy them. Because the set is affordable, every child can be given their own book, which suits graduation and end-of-year gifting, Book Week, and services running a book a month. They're also a good size and price for birthdays and party bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Elmer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid McKee, who both wrote and illustrated the series. The first Elmer was published in 1968; McKee continued writing them until his death in 2022, and the books are published by Andersen Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much per book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is $38 for twelve books, which works out to $3.15 a book\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Super Cheap Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49335951392942,"sku":"33624","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1415\/5936\/files\/elmers-patchwork-collection-12-picture-books-by-david-mckee-4780675.jpg?v=1789105815"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.scb.nz\/collections\/2026-preschool-christmas-specials.oembed","provider":"Super Cheap Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}