"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.

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.

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

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.

A FAVOURITE NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS BOOK - Hardback Gift Edition. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in New Zealand on a sunny summer's day, ay! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday! Following their success with A Kiwi Night Before Christmas, Yvonne Morrison and Deborah Hinde gave that old favourite `Jingle Bells' the same Kiwi treatment.

The sleigh is packed with presents and ready to go, but poor Santa has fallen asleep in the Aussie bush! Don't worry, a helpful koala will save the day . . . or will he?

'Australians all, I need your help!' Said Santa Claus one day, 'To get my Christmas stocking stuffing Done by Christmas Day!' Santa is in dire straights! He needs a hand delivering Christmas presents on time, and all the Aussie animals are eager to help out. But who will he choose? Sing along with favourite performer Colin Buchanan, to the tune of 'Advance Australia Fair'. Includes an hilarious CD recording!

The picture book features rhyming text, bright illustrations, and the song on audio CD by John Williamson. The hot weather and long distances make Santa's task difficult in Australia. Instead of a sleigh and reindeer, who will help him delivery the Christmas presents? Sing along with John Williamson as you enjoy discovering how much we all owe to the Golden Kangaroo.