Vols. for 1898-1968 include a directory of publishers.

This thesis examines the powerful, partially-concealed discourse of British imperialism that prevailed in the English childrens annual and explores the implications of anglo-centric stories, images and information for Australian readers. This study reveals that imperialist discourse also promoted ideologies about class, gender and race that did not adequately mediate twentieth-century socio-economic developments, presenting evidence that in the generic English childrens annual, what might be termed {607}the twilight of the British Empire was perpetuated long after its actual demise. English childrens annuals were replete with material that invariably presented England and its values and attitudes in idealised, positive ways. Employing the term, {607}the British embrace, to adopt Stuart Wards usage, this work interrogates idealism in the English annual. The central argument of this study is that English annuals were a profoundly middle-class literary form, devised originally to instruct and entertain. Publishers of this popular, yet conservative, genre responded to new trends and my first chapter draws upon publishing and social history to locate annuals in the contexts of historical and technological change. Other chapters trace how and to what extent distinctively Australian audiences and settings were addressed and constructed in the annual genre. Through analysis of class, gender and racial otherness, I investigate how annuals purveyed English middle-class dreams and fantasies. A final chapter on Englishness in the genre analyses some of its effects upon twentieth-century Australian readers. Childrens annuals were bestsellers and were exported in great numbers to Australia. Adults purchased them as prizes and gifts, especially at Christmas-time. Many older Australians have nostalgic associations with the annual genre and with individual annuals. Twentieth-century Australians were often connected by familial ties to Britain and, like the English suburban households they emulated, Australian households often had English childrens annuals in their libraries. Annuals were considered innocuous texts and were trusted to impart to children knowledge and ideals. Because annuals seldom overtly positioned children as learners they succeeded in this. However, their specific teaching function was problematically ideological.

'The Dandy Annual' has been a tradition since the 1930s and is now as much a part of Christmas as turkey. Old favourites you'll remember, like Desperate Dan and Beryl the Peril, appear alongside new names like Jak and Ollie Fliptrik.

The epic icy magic continues with the Frozen Annual 2021, featuring both Frozen and Frozen 2! The Frozen Annual 2021 is the perfect gift for fans of Anna and Elsa. It features entertaining stories, colouring and activities based on the best bits from the original Frozen movie together with the exciting new story of Frozen 2, together with games and puzzles about Frozen 2, which was released at the end of 2019. Frozen appeals to both girls and boys from age 3 upwards, with consumers loving the appeal of the magical stories, the epic music and the well-rounded characters, lead by sisters Anna and Elsa, both strong, modern female characters, fully capable of taking on the world by themselves. The annual provides hours of magical entertainment and makes an excellent gift at Christmas. Little fans will not want to let the Frozen Annual 2021 go!

Full of super stories, awesome activities and cool quizzes, this is the essential annual for any girl with a sense of fun. In this annual, girls can follow the simple but scrumptious recipes, discover different ways to transform an old T-shirt, play Hollywood bingo or the tea party board game, as well as many more exciting activities to keep girls entertained well into 2012.

A genuine reproduction of the original publication that first appeared in 1965. Each beautifully presented copy is a limited edition of only 5,000 copies and bears its own individual number, making it a unique and highly desirable collectors item. Features classic stories, much-loved characters and activities.