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An Aussie Night Before Christmas: What Can You See?

By Yvonne Morrison
Series: Aussie Night Before Christmas
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We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out, snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. Guess what had woken us up from our snooze—but a rusty old ute pulled by eight mighty roos. Christmas in the middle of the Australian summer means Santa... Read More
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We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out, snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. Guess what had woken us up from our snooze—but a rusty old ute pulled by eight mighty roos.

Christmas in the middle of the Australian summer means Santa has to find creative ways to deliver his presents.

An Aussie Night Before Christmas: What Can You See? by Yvonne Morrison brings this delightful twist to the classic Christmas tale with a distinctively Aussie flair.

Series: Aussie Night Before Christmas

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  • An Aussie Night Before Christmas: What Can You See?
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    An Aussie Night Before Christmas: What Can You See?
    We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out, snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. Guess what had woken us up from our snooze—but a rusty old ute pulled by eight mighty roos. Christmas in the middle of the Australian summer means Santa has to find creative ways to deliver his presents. An Aussie Night Before Christmas:...
    By Yvonne Morrison
    Board book
    $1399
    Pre-order
    Out 1 Oct 2026
  • An Aussie Night Before Christmas: Sticker Book
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    An Aussie Night Before Christmas: Sticker Book
    Just when you thought you had nothing to do, along comes this sticker book made just for you! Get the house and garden ready and decorate your very own Christmas tree in time for Santa’s arrival. Featuring Kilmeny Niland’s fantastic festive illustrations from Australia’s best-selling Christmas book, An Aussie Night Before Christmas: Sticker Book brings a unique and creative holiday...
    By Yvonne Morrison
    Paperback
    $999
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    Out 1 Oct 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761812866

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 October 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kilmeny Niland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 16

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