Junior Readers - Dyslexic Books

About the Book: Walking to school is too scary for Chook - until Dad tells him the special rule for walking to school safely: no talking to anyone until you are inside the school gates. Too easy! But not talking means that he must ignore Mrs Pho from the bakery, Eddie Two - Hats the busker and Mrs Holston the lollipop lady. Chook knows he has hurt their feelings. But what can he do? RULES ARE RULES! About the Author: James Roy was born in Trundle, western NSW. When he was ten months old his parents accepted a mis-sionary appointment to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. A placement in Fiji followed some years later and, by the age of sixteen, James had spent more than half of his life living in the islands of the South Pacific. He attributes much of his early in-terest in books to the absence of TV, a wonderful library full of adventure books, and the opportunity to play as those charac-ters in wild, adventuresome places. James lives in the Blue Mountains with his family and writes both fiction and non - fiction for children and young adults. His books have won many awards and he travels throughout Australia talking about books and writing. He is an advocate for boys' literacy.

ISBN: 9781525297267 Retail Price: 29.99 AUD Pages: 76 Publication Date: 5/1/2016 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / General BISAC: JUV000000 Age Range: 5 to 8

Original Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Title: Rules are Rules: Chook Doolan (book 1) Author: James Roy

Junior Readers

About the Book: Chook's friend Joe doesn't have a pet to bring to Pet Day. To cheer him up, Chook decides they should try to find him a pet for just a day. But Joe is so sad he can't even come up with a plan. (And that's his best thing.) Can Chook think of a plan to help his friend? And will he be brave enough to carry it out? About the Author: James Roy was born in Trundle, western NSW. When he was ten months old his parents accepted a mis-sionary appointment to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. A placement in Fiji followed some years later and, by the age of sixteen, James had spent more than half of his life living in the islands of the South Pacific. He attributes much of his early in-terest in books to the absence of TV, a wonderful library full of adventure books, and the opportunity to play as those charac-ters in wild, adventuresome places. James lives in the Blue Mountains with his family and writes both fiction and non - fiction for children and young adults. His books have won many awards and he travels throughout Australia talking about books and writing. He is an advocate for boys' literacy.



Title: The Newest Pet: Chook Doolan (book 2) Author: James Roy

Junior Readers

About the Book: Chook Doolan doesn't want to play soccer. It's scary, especially when Ashton Findus and Marty Petrovic are on the team. Can Chook find the courage to join the game? About the Author: James Roy was born in Trundle, western NSW. When he was ten months old his parents accepted a mis-sionary appointment to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. A placement in Fiji followed some years later and, by the age of sixteen, James had spent more than half of his life living in the islands of the South Pacific. He attributes much of his early in-terest in books to the absence of TV, a wonderful library full of adventure books, and the opportunity to play as those charac-ters in wild, adventuresome places. James lives in the Blue Mountains with his family and writes both fiction and non - fiction for children and young adults. His books have won many awards and he travels throughout Australia talking about books and writing. He is an advocate for boys' literacy.



Title: Saves the Day: Chook Doolan (book 3) Author: James Roy

Junior Readers

About the Book: Chook Doolan can't wait to show his new ukulele to his friend Eddie Two - hats. But Eddie isn't busking in his normal spot. Where can he be? And will Chook be able to help him? About the Author: James Roy was born in Trundle, western NSW. When he was ten months old his parents accepted a mis-sionary appointment to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. A placement in Fiji followed some years later and, by the age of sixteen, James had spent more than half of his life living in the islands of the South Pacific. He attributes much of his early in-terest in books to the absence of TV, a wonderful library full of adventure books, and the opportunity to play as those charac-ters in wild, adventuresome places. James lives in the Blue Mountains with his family and writes both fiction and non - fiction for children and young adults. His books have won many awards and he travels throughout Australia talking about books and writing. He is an advocate for boys' literacy.



Title: The Tiny Guitar: Chook Doolan (book 4) Author: James Roy

Junior Readers

About the Book: Everybody is excited about class camp - except Chook. He's worried about snakes and getting homesick. Can Chook find the courage to go? About the Author: James Roy was born in Trundle, western NSW. When he was ten months old his parents accepted a mis-sionary appointment to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. A placement in Fiji followed some years later and, by the age of sixteen, James had spent more than half of his life living in the islands of the South Pacific. He attributes much of his early in-terest in books to the absence of TV, a wonderful library full of adventure books, and the opportunity to play as those charac-ters in wild, adventuresome places. James lives in the Blue Mountains with his family and writes both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. His books have won many awards and he travels throughout Australia talking about books and writing. He is an advocate for boys' literacy.



Title: Unhappy Camper: Chook Doolan (book 6) Author: James Roy

Junior Readers

About the Book: Chook wants to be a pilot when he grows up, just like his dad. That means doing scary things, like talking to new people. What will Chook do? About the Author: James Roy was born in Trundle, western NSW. When he was ten months old his parents accepted a mis-sionary appointment to the highlands of Papua New Guinea. A placement in Fiji followed some years later and, by the age of sixteen, James had spent more than half of his life living in the islands of the South Pacific. He attributes much of his early in-terest in books to the absence of TV, a wonderful library full of adventure books, and the opportunity to play as those charac-ters in wild, adventuresome places. James lives in the Blue Mountains with his family and writes both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. His books have won many awards and he travels throughout Australia talking about books and writing. He is an advocate for boys' literacy.



Title: Up and Away: Chook Doolan (book 7) Author: James Roy

Junior Readers

About the Book: A gorgeous new series for girls from the bestselling author of the Alice-Miranda series. Clementine Rose was delivered not in the usual way, at a hospital, but in the back of a mini-van, in a basket of dinner rolls. So begins the story of a lovely little girl who lives in Penberthy Floss in a large ramshackle house with her mother, Lady Clarissa, Digby Pertwhistle the butler and a very sweet teacup pig called Lavender. When her scary Aunt Violet arrives unexpectedly, the household is thrown into disarray. What is it that Aunt Violet really wants and what is she carrying in her mysterious black bag? From the author of the best-selling Alice-Miranda series, for readers aged 5+. About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.


Original Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Title: Clementine Rose and the Surprise Visitor: Clementine Rose Series (book 1) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: Will Clementine Rose's first day at school be everything she wants it to be? Clementine Rose is so excited! She's going to start school with her best friends Sophie and Poppy and she can't wait. But when she gets there, instead of the lovely Miss Critchley, her teacher is the much sterner and shoutier Mrs Bottomley. And then there's Angus, a little boy who delights in tormenting her from the moment they first meet. After her first day, Clementine decides school may not be so much fun after all. But the announcement of a Pet Day changes everything. If Lavender the teacup pig can come to school with Clementine, everything will be all right . . . won't it? A gorgeous new series from the bestselling author of the Alice-Miranda series. About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Pet Day Disaster: Clementine Rose Series (book 2) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: It's time for a wedding at Penberthy House! Clementine Rose is thrilled! There's a giant tent in the back gar-den and guests arriving by the car load. A wedding at Penberthy House is just the thing her mother needs to help pay for the much needed new roof. But amid the excitement Uncle Digby falls ill, an invitation goes astray and, to everyone's horror, Aunt Violet is left in charge. All those beautifully wrapped parcels give Clementine a great idea but will she find the perfect present in time? About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Perfect Present: Clementine Rose Series (book 3) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: It's time for Clemmie to go on her first school excursion! Clementine Rose and her classmates are all abuzz. They're off on a springtime excursion to a local farm. When Aunt Violet comes along to help out, no-one is sure just how help-ful she'll really be. Things get a little out of control when Aunt Violet and Mrs Bottomley go missing and Joshua is cornered by Ramon the feisty ram. Will Clementine and her friends escape from Ramon and find the missing ladies too? About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Farm Fiasco: Clementine Rose Series (book 4) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: It's time for a holiday at the seaside! Clementine Rose and her family are off to the beach while the roof at Penberthy House is being fixed. Clementine is delighted to meet the other children staying at the guesthouse. Freddy is a lot of fun but his older sister, Della, takes a little more getting used to. Freddy takes Clementine exploring in the beach caves, where they discover a wonderful secret. But when Lavender escapes during a storm, it's all hands on deck to get the teacup pig back safe and sound. About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Seaside Escape: Clementine Rose Series (book 5) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: Clementine Rose and her new friends have a mission: to save the village hall Clementine Rose can't believe her luck. Her new neighbours have not one, not two, but three children for her to play with. And to top it all off, the children's mother has promised to give ballet lessons. Clemmie can't wait to put on a tutu and learn to dance. When something terrible happens to the local hall, the ballet lessons are put on hold. How can the villagers raise enough money to repair the hall? Per-haps Clementine Rose and her new friends can find some hidden treasure and save the day. About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Treasure Box: Clementine Rose Series (book 6) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: A new year, a new teacher, and a very mysterious house guest. Clementine Rose is heading back to school, and this year she has a new teacher. Young Mr Smee is very different to Mrs Bottomley and he sets the class a special project. Clemmie can't wait to get started! Meanwhile at Penberthy House, an intriguing guest has just arrived. Miss Richardson is stay-ing for a whole month to write a book. Trouble is, she never comes out of her room and doesn't seem to like children at all. Will Clementine discover who their elderly resident is and why she is so secretive? About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Famous Friend: Clementine Rose Series (book 7) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: Ballet fever has hit Penberthy Floss! Clementine Rose is over the moon. Her ballet lessons have finally begun, and Clementine's class has been invited to dance at the reopening of the village hall. There is lots to learn, and Clemmie is ea-ger to get onstage and twirl with her friends! But not everything is going to plan. At school there is trouble with Angus and Joshua, and on the day of the big ballet performance, disaster strikes! Will Clementine find a way for the show to go on? About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Ballet Break-In: Clementine Rose Series (book 8) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: It's lights, camera, action at Penberthy House! Clementine Rose is going to be on the big screen! Her neighbour, Basil Hobbs, is making a documentary about Penberthy House and has given her a starring role. Clementine can't wait to uncover the magic of motion picture. And when a surprise present comes her way, Clemmie's interest in filmmaking grows. While Aunt Violet is thrilled at the prospect of fame and fortune, Lady Clarissa has other things on her mind. There have been some troubling incidents of late, leaving the hotel guests very annoyed. Can Clementine Rose use her new skills to ex-pose the truth and restore the reputation of Penberthy House? About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Movie Magic: Clementine Rose Series (book 9) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: Will an unexpected emergency ruin Clementine's party plans? Clementine Rose is counting down the days until her birthday party. But first there's the school sports carnival to attend and a very special race to run. There's also the all-important party theme to decide on! Amid all the excitement, Lavender doesn't seem her usual self. A trip to the vet is in store, and now Clementine has butterflies in her tummy for all the wrong reasons. Will Lavender be able to attend the party? And why Aunt Violet is acting so mysteriously? About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Birthday Emergency: Clementine Rose Se-ries (book 10) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: Change is in the air in Penberthy Floss! Clementine Rose has to say goodbye. Her friends, Sophie and Jules, are moving back to France. While she is sad to see them go, Sophie has promised they will come back. Plus, Clementine will now have an overseas pen pal! At school and home, things are also changing. There's a new girl in Clementine's class who looks set to cause trouble. And at Penberthy House, Drew and Will have become such frequent visitors that Clementine begins to wonder whether a very special promise is about to be made. About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Special Promise: Clementine Rose Series (book 11) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: From Penberthy Floss to Paris, Clementine Rose is set for adventure! Clementine Rose and her family are off to Paris! It's Clementine's first big trip and there's so much to see and do. She's been practising her French and can't wait to say bonjour to her friends Sophie and Jules. Exploring the city is lots of fun and, with the help of Lavender, Clementine encoun-ters some rather curious characters. After a series of strange coincidences and a last-minute disaster, Clementine begins to wonder if it's all part of one very tricky puzzle! About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Paris Puzzle: Clementine Rose Series (book 12) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: Wedding bells are ringing and it's time to celebrate! Clementine Rose is fizzing with excitement. Her mother's marriage to Drew is just around the corner and she can't wait to be a flower girl! Preparations for the special occasion are well underway at Penberthy House and it seems that even grumpy Aunt Violet has caught the wedding fever. But with the appear-ance of Sebastian Smote, wedding planner extraordinaire, Aunt Violet's festive spirit soon turns a bit feisty. Add to that an un-expected letter and a very curious house guest, and plans begin to unravel. Could the big day turn into a big disaster? Clementine will need to be on her toes as love creates chaos every step of the way. About the Author: Jacqueline Harvey's bestselling Alice-Miranda series began as an idea for a picture book but it soon became apparent that this perpetually positive seven-and-a-quarter-year-old had a lot more to say. The series has been sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Turkey and has been shortlisted for children's book awards in Australia. Her first and only picture book, The Sound of the Sea was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children's Book Council Awards. Jacqueline has spent most of her working life teaching in girls' boarding schools and has been a Deputy Head and Director of Development. She is passionate about improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Jacqueline lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and is currently working on more Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose adventures.



Title: Clementine Rose and the Wedding Wobbles: Clementine Rose Series (book 13) Author: Jacqueline Harvey

Junior Readers

About the Book: A new early-chapter-book adventure series about a cheeky but brave rescue dog called Grover McBane. Grover is a brave dog, but right now he's scared. He's cold, wet and hungry and he doesn't know where the Animal Ranger is taking him. After escaping from his owner's yard in a thunderstorm, Grover arrives at a local animal shelter. The people there seem kind, but Grover isn't sure he'll be allowed to stay. His owner doesn't seem to want him and Grover is scared to go back to the yard where he was chained up . . . What will happen to Grover? Where will he go? About the Author: Claire Garth is a former primary school teacher. She now works as the PR and Marketing Manager at the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. Claire adopted the real Grover in 2013 and she and Grover work to raise awareness about animal rescue.

ISBN: 9781525296680 Retail Price: 29.99 AUD Pages: 70 Publication Date: 7/21/2016 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs BISAC: JUV002070 Age Range: 7+

Original Publisher: Black Inc. Publishing

Title: Grover Finds a Home: Grover McBane Rescue Dog (book 1) Author: Claire Garth

Junior Readers

About the Book: A new early-chapter-book adventure series about a cheeky but brave rescue dog called Grover McBane Grover McBane has a new home - and a new family. There's even a cat to play with. He can't believe his luck! But why is his owner taking him back to the animal shelter? And what's a dog park? There are lots of surprises in store for Grover as he meets some of the other animals at the shelter, learns to play with friends, and finds out what having a family really means. About the Author: Claire Garth is a former primary school teacher. She now works as the PR and Marketing Manager at the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. Claire adopted the real Grover in 2013 and she and Grover work to raise awareness about animal rescue.



Title: Grover's New Friends: Grover McBane Rescue Dog (book 2) Author: Claire Garth

Junior Readers

About the Book: Grover loves living at Cavendish Lane. He has his own bed and lots of toys. It's the best place to relax after a busy day helping his owner, Annie, at the animal shelter. But when a greyhound puppy called Stretch comes to stay, Grover's life is turned upside down. Stretch has a broken leg. He also has lots of energy! Grover tries to help him look after his leg, but that's not so easy when Stretch keeps getting it stuck in strange places . . . What will happen to Stretch? Where will he go? About the Author: Claire Garth is a former primary school teacher. She now works as the General Manager at the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. Claire adopted the real Grover in 2013 and she and Grover work to raise awareness about animal rescue.



Title: Grover, Stretch and the Broken Leg: Grover McBane, Rescue Dog (book 4) Author: Claire Garth

Junior Readers

About the Book: Grover is so excited - he's going on a road trip! But first his owner, Annie, has a special guest to pick up from the animal shelter. Squeak is a rescued kelpie puppy. He needs a new home on a farm, with lots of room to run around. But Grover has always lived in the city. How can he help Squeak find a new home? What will happen to Squeak? Where will he go? About the Author: Claire Garth is a former primary school teacher. She now works as the General Manager at the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. Claire adopted the real Grover in 2013 and she and Grover work to raise awareness about animal rescue.



Title: Grover and Squeak's Farm Adventure: Grover McBane, Rescue Dog (book 5) Author: Claire Garth

Junior Readers

About the Book: There are a lot of rules that don't interest Lemonade Jones. No running in the classroom, not even in an emergency. Dangerous animals should be in cages. No biting. (Not even your worst enemy.) But it's especially hard to stick to the rules when you're making life loud and exciting. And Lemonade Jones likes it when loud and exciting things happen. Two delightful stories about Lemonade Jones - a feisty girl with a lot of fizz! About the Author: Davina Bell is a book editor and award-winning writer for young people. She's the author of a number of picture books including Captain Starfish, Oh, Albert!, Hattie Helps Out and Under the Love Umbrella, which have been published around the world. She is also the author of the Alice books in the bestselling Our Austra-lian Girl series of historical fiction for middle readers. Karen Blair loves to draw characters that are young, old and in between, as well as the wonderful creatures that we encounter in Australia - in the bush, the sea, the outback, or at home. She lives in Fremantle, Western Australia with her husband, daughter and cat, working from a studio which looks over a garden that attracts lots of local birds. She also teaches primary art which allows her to play with clay, sculpture and all sorts of other lovely art materials.


Original Publisher: Allen & Unwin Book Publishers

Title: Lemonade Jones: Lemonade Jones (book 1) Author: Davina Bell, and Karen Blair

Junior Readers

About the Book: A missing tiger cub and a long list of suspects! Can the Twin Detectives get to the bottom of this terrible crime? It's a super special Saturday at Appleton Animal Park! Purr and Pounce the white tiger cubs are being shown to the public for the very first time. But disaster strikes when Lexi and Lottie discover that Pounce has been stolen and replaced with a soft toy. The Twin Detectives enlist the help of Grandpa and their best friend Fred and set out to find the thief. With no stone left unturned Lexi, Lottie and the gang begin to narrow in on the suspects. Can the Twin Detectives put this case to bed and track down the missing tiger cub? About the Author: Melanie is a multi-award winning screenwriter and currently works at SLR Productions where she is in charge of writing and development on productions. Melanie has been in the Television writing industry for 16 years and is a highly acclaimed children's television writer for many award winning series. Melanie has been the Script Producer and Editor of successful SLR TV series such as the adapted UK picture books Captain Flinn and The Pirate Dinosaurs, and the acclaimed classic property Guess How Much I Love You. She also teaches Writing for Children's Television at the Australian Film, TV and Radio School and her writing career spans live-action, puppetry, animation, multimedia platforms and character costume plays. Melanie has a background in teaching and spent 10 happy years teaching children ranging from 4 to 12 years, which has given her great insight into her audience.



Title: Here Kitty, Kitty: Lexi and Lottie (book 1) Author: Melanie Alexander

Junior Readers

About the Book: An artist gorilla, a sneaky impostor and an unlikely twist. The trusty Twin Detectives are on the case! Camilla the gorilla who lives at Appleton Animal Park loves to paint and her colourful canvases are proudly displayed outside her en-closure. But when someone steals her paintings, Camilla starts refusing to eat. Lexi and Lottie along with Fred and their trusty sidekick Mozart soon find the artworks for sale in a local gallery, but can't prove they were painted by the gorilla. So, with Camilla's well-being in mind, the Twin Detectives take extreme action and use their identical appearances to try and reclaim the art. Can the Twin Detectives reunite Camilla the gorilla with her paintings and catch the art-dealing culprit? About the Author: Melanie is a multi-award winning screenwriter and currently works at SLR Productions where she is in charge of writing and development on productions. Melanie has been in the Television writing industry for 16 years and is a highly acclaimed children's television writer for many award winning series. Melanie has been the Script Producer and Editor of successful SLR TV series such as the adapted UK picture books Captain Flinn and The Pirate Dinosaurs, and the acclaimed classic property Guess How Much I Love You. She also teaches Writing for Children's Television at the Australian Film, TV and Radio School and her writing career spans live-action, puppetry, animation, multimedia platforms and character costume plays. Melanie has a background in teaching and spent 10 happy years teaching children ranging from 4 to 12 years, which has given her great insight into her audience.

ISBN: 9781525294860 Retail Price: 34.99 AUD Pages: 140 Publication Date: 7/4/2017 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories BISAC: JUV028000 Age Range: 6 to 8


Title: Art for Art's Sake: Lexi and Lottie (book 2) Author: Melanie Alexander

Junior Readers

About the Book: A fun, heartwarming series about the puppies that train to become Guide Dogs and the families who help raise them. About the Author: Jess Black is an Australian author of children's books. She has written over twenty five junior fiction books and has two picture books coming out in 2016. Jess is the co-author of the hugely successful Bindi Wildlife Adventure series, the RSPCA Animal Tales series and The Kaboom Kid series with David Warner.



Title: Welcome Home, Harley: Little Paws (book 1) Author: Jess Black

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Title: Meg's Big Mystery: Little Paws (book 2) Author: Jess Black

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Title: Ringo's Road Trip: Little Paws (book 3) Author: Jess Black

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Title: Goldie Makes the Grade: Little Paws (book 4) Author: Jess Black

Junior Readers

About the Book: When Marcy challenges Principal Polly Parrott to a netball match on the last day of term, Marcy is sure the students will win. But the teachers are confident. Marcy and her team are nervous as they head off to school for a day to re-member. Anything you need to know? Just ask me. I'm Marcy! About the Author: Susan Halliday's career ranges from English/History teacher, to a former sex discrimination commissioner for Australia, to the chairperson of the Victorian Institute of Teaching authority, to her passion - writing for kids. Series 2 of the Marcy books is the follow - up to the successful Series 1. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Germein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books. Tom has also been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3Ã—3 Children's Show No. 9, and was also Highly Com-mended in the 2013 Illustrators Australia Awards.

ISBN: 9781525298844 Retail Price: 24.99 AUD Pages: 44 Publication Date: 2/27/2014 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General BISAC: JUV032000 Age Range: 6 to 11

Original Publisher: Ford Street Publishing

Title: Netball Challenge : Marcy (book 11) Author: Susan Halliday and Tom Jellett

Junior Readers

About the Book: Introducing another lovable character from the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom. Mr Badger is the Special Events Manager of London's Boubles Grand Hotel and is in charge of parties, weddings, balls - anything, really, that is a special occasion. Mr Badger is in charge of special events at a splendid old London hotel. When he and his assistant, Miss Pims, pre-pare for Miss Sylvia Smothers - Carruthers' seventh birthday party, little does Mr Badger know just what is in store for Sylvia, and for him... Meet Mr Badger and his friends and discover the world of the Boubles Grand Hotel. About the Author: Leigh Hobbs was born in Melbourne, grew up in Bairnsdale and has lived and worked in Sydney, Sale and London. He is an artist who works across a wide range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books. Many of his cartoons have appeared in the Melbourne Age newspaper. He is best known, though, for his children's books featuring his characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig and Mr Chicken, as well as the Freaks and their teachers in 4F for Freaks and Freaks Ahoy. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular TV series. Leigh has three times been shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award (for Mr Chicken Goes to Paris, Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday) and his books have won every major children's choice award in Australia.



Title: Mr Badger and the Big Surprise: Mr Badger Series (book 1) Author: Leigh Hobbs

Junior Readers

About the Book: The second book featuring Mr Badger, the Special Events Manager of London's Boubles Grand Hotel - an-other lovable character from the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom. For longer than anyone can remember, Algernon has been standing absolutely still in his own special spot at the Boubles Grand Hotel. Everyone is shocked when he disappears. Can Mr Badger solve the mystery of the missing ape? Don't miss the further adventures of Mr Badger and his friends at the Bou-bles Grand Hotel. About the Author: Leigh Hobbs was born in Melbourne, grew up in Bairnsdale and has lived and worked in Sydney, Sale and London. He is an artist who works across a wide range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books. Many of his cartoons have appeared in the Melbourne Age newspaper. He is best known, though, for his children's books featuring his characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig and Mr Chicken, as well as the Freaks and their teachers in 4F for Freaks and Freaks Ahoy. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular TV series. Leigh has three times been shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award (for Mr Chicken Goes to Paris, Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday) and his books have won every major children's choice award in Australia.



Title: Mr Badger and the Missing Ape: Mr Badger Series (book 2) Author: Leigh Hobbs

Junior Readers

About the Book: Mr Badger is used to dealing with guests good and bad. But one day - the day of the Philatelic Society Annual Dinner - an extremely difficult guest arrives, demanding the Royal Suite. Just who is this tall and troublesome woman, and why does she look a little familiar? Look out for all the Mr Badger books and follow his adventures at the Boubles Grand Hotel. About the Author: Leigh Hobbs was born in Melbourne, grew up in Bairnsdale and has lived and worked in Sydney, Sale and London. He is an artist who works across a wide range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books. Many of his cartoons have appeared in the Melbourne Age newspaper. He is best known, though, for his children's books fea-turing his characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig and Mr Chicken, as well as the Freaks and their teachers in 4F for Freaks and Freaks Ahoy. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular TV series. Leigh has three times been shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award (for Mr Chicken Goes to Paris, Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday) and his books have won every major children's choice award in Australia.



Title: Mr Badger and the Difficult Duchess: Mr Badger Series (book 3) Author: Leigh Hobbs

Junior Readers

About the Book: Book four in this charming illustrated series from the creator of Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken. Mr Badger is about to uncover something magical at the Boubles Grand Hotel! Life is certainly full of surprises at the Boubles Grand Hotel. When Mr Badger discovers a mirror that is anything but ordinary, he learns more about his favourite hotel than he would ever have dreamed possible. Collect the set and join in the fun with Mr Badger, his family and friends. About the Author: Leigh Hobbs was born in Melbourne, grew up in Bairnsdale and has lived and worked in Sydney, Sale and London. He is an artist who works across a wide range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books. Many of his cartoons have appeared in the Melbourne Age newspaper. He is best known, though, for his children's books featuring his characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig and Mr Chicken, as well as the Freaks and their teachers in 4F for Freaks and Freaks Ahoy. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular TV series. Leigh has three times been shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award (for Mr Chicken Goes to Paris, Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday) and his books have won every major children's choice award in Australia.



Title: Mr Badger and the Magic Mirror: Mr Badger Series (book 4) Author: Leigh Hobbs

Junior Readers

About the Book: An adventure series based around helping animals big and small, fully endorsed by the RSPCA. The Stoppard family are excited about a weekend away, but Florence isn't always the most relaxed dog on holiday. Especially when there are weird noises from the neighbour's yard that are driving her crazy. When Ben finds the source of the strange sounds, he has a serious decision to make. Sometimes a holiday can involve a little bit of work, especially when the work involves giving animals a better life! About the Author: The RSPCA is a community - based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.



Title: Florence Takes the Lead: RSPCA Animal Tales (book 10) Author: David Harding

Junior Readers

About the Book: Cassie, Ben and Dr Joe are on a bushwalk when they bump into a family who have lost their dog. They imme-diately offer to help, but can't find the poor old dog anywhere. The weather is becoming stormy and it looks as if the search will have to be called off ... until Cassie hears a small whine from over a cliff edge. About the Author: The RSPCA is a community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.



Title: Dog in Danger: RSPCA Animal Tales (book 5) Author: Jess Black

Junior Readers

About the Book: A group of vet students is spending a week at the RSPCA to learn all about the types of work that go on. So when Cassie and Ben decide to organise a dog - washing fundraiser, they enlist the help of the group. One of the quieter stu-dents, Lauren, is able to prove that her skills extend beyond dog washing by helping with a four - legged emergency. About the Author: The RSPCA is a community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.



Title: Lost in Translation: RSPCA Animal Tales (book 7) Author: Helen Kelley

Junior Readers

About the Book: When Ben befriends an older boy called Craig, whose father races greyhounds, he is invited to come and see one of their dogs compete. Cassie is much less enthusiastic about greyhound racing, and Ben can't understand why. But when a greyhound is brought to the RSPCA shelter having been abandoned, Ben realises that in the world of racing dogs, the grey-hounds are never the real winners. About the Author: The RSPCA is a community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.



Title: Race to the Finish: RSPCA Animal Tales (book 8) Author: David Harding

Junior Readers

About the Book: Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until Ruby Wishfingers wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. She soon finds out that there is far more to being a Wishfingers than having a funny name. Ruby can wish for whatever she wants with her wish fingers. However, she soon realises that they create more trouble than good. Ruby Wishfingers will take you on a magical adventure, featuring talk-ing cats, jelly bean rain and pocket-sized unicorns. About the Author: Deborah Kelly is the author of popular picture books including The Bouncing Ball, Jam for Nana and Dino-saur Disco. She also writes short stories for children and material for the educational market. Ruby Wishfingers is her first chapter book for children. Deborah loves to visit schools, libraries and festivals to talk about writing and share her books.

ISBN: 9781525289507 Retail Price: 29.99 AUD Pages: 50 Publication Date: 1/1/2019 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General BISAC: JUV001000 Age Range: 6 to 10

Original Publisher: Wombat Books

Title: Skydancer's Escape: Ruby Wishfingers (book 1) Author: Deborah Kelly and Leigh Hedstrom

Junior Readers

About the Book: Ruby is back - and so are her wishes! With a head full of plans for the holidays Ruby's fingertips already tin-gling with magic. That is, until Mum announces that Ruby's horrible little toad of a cousin is coming to stay. But some problems can't just be wished away. Ruby's wish for her cousin to turn into a real toad breaks magic's most important rule. About the Author: Deborah Kelly is the author of popular picture books including The Bouncing Ball, Jam for Nana and Dino-saur Disco. She also writes short stories for children and material for the educational market. Ruby Wishfingers is her first chapter book for children. Deborah loves to visit schools, libraries and festivals to talk about writing and share her books.



Title: Toad-Ally Magic: Ruby Wishfingers (book 2) Author: Deborah Kelly and Leigh Hedstrom

Junior Readers

About the Book: Something extraordinary is going on ... even more extraordinary than usual in the Wishfingers household! Things keep disappearing and then reappearing in the strangest of places! Dad can't find his lawnmower, until it mysteriously appears in an upstairs hallway. Norman's fish tank vanishes from Ruby's bedroom, only to turn up in the kitchen all by itself! And how on earth does Dad's jar of treats keep finding its way into little brother Jellybean's cot? With Dad as nutty as a fruit-cake and finger-nibbling Jellybean throwing terrible tantrums, all poor Mum can think about is a holiday. It's up to Ruby to find out what's going on. Get ready for the greatest game of hide-and-seek in this next adventure of Ruby Wishfingers. About the Author: Deborah Kelly is the author of popular picture books including The Bouncing Ball, Jam for Nana and Dino-saur Disco. She also writes short stories for children and material for the educational market. Ruby Wishfingers is her first chapter book for children. Deborah loves to visit schools, libraries and festivals to talk about writing and share her books.



Title: Hide-and-Seek: Ruby Wishfingers (book 3) Author: Deborah Kelly and Leigh Hedstrom

Junior Readers

About the Book: Ruby is back with 12 more wishes ... and one missing wish from last spring that is still floating about in the garden somewhere. Jellybean is once again making mischief for Ruby, until she discovers the perfect way to make her little brother do exactly what she wants. But Cousin Todd isn't so keen on doing what Ruby says. When Todd stumbles across Ruby's missing wish he decides to teach her a lesson about being bossy, and make a few rules of his own. Meet Australia's new king and explore a country where school, homework, manners and peas are all banned. Discover monster trucks, giant jumping castles, furious principals and hungry crocodiles along with plenty of laughs in an all new Ruby Wishfingers adventure. About the Author: Deborah Kelly is the author of popular picture books including The Bouncing Ball, Jam for Nana and Dino-saur Disco. She also writes short stories for children and material for the educational market. Ruby Wishfingers is her first chapter book for children. Deborah loves to visit schools, libraries and festivals to talk about writing and share her books.



Title: King of the Castle: Ruby Wishfingers (book 4) Author: Deborah Kelly and Leigh Hedstrom

Junior Readers

About the Book: It must be Ruby's lucky day! She keeps finding coins everywhere. But there's something funny about this money. Why is it so bright, shiny and new looking? And where on earth is it coming from? When Ruby's new wishes appear much earlier than expected, she wonders if someone else in the Wishfingers' household might be developing magical powers of their own. But who? You can bet your bottom dollar this will be a magical adventure to remember. About the Author: Deborah Kelly is the author of popular picture books including The Bouncing Ball, Jam for Nana and Dino-saur Disco. She also writes short stories for children and material for the educational market. Ruby Wishfingers is her first chapter book for children. Deborah loves to visit schools, libraries and festivals to talk about writing and share her books.



Title: Funny Money: Ruby Wishfingers (book 5) Author: Deborah Kelly and Leigh Hedstrom

Junior Readers

About the Book: Get ready for the greatest battle of all time! In the Edo Period of Japan, two teams fight for supremacy - the serious samurai and the scheming ninjas. To determine who is the best, a deadly contest is held. The prize is the Golden Egg, the most magnificent treasure in all of Japan. But when the ninjas cheat, the samurai will stop at nothing to get revenge. Tighten your topknot and sharpen your sword - the Samurai vs Ninja battle is about to begin! About the Author: Nick Falk (Author) Nick Falk is a practising psychologist who lives with his wife and two young boys in Tas-mania. Originally from the UK, Nick worked and travelled in the US, India and China before finally arriving in Australia. Nick first picked up a pen age seven, and has been writing ever since. He originally wrote stories for adults, but found his true literary love when he started making up stories for his children. Five years later, it was time to start writing some of them down! In addition to Troggle the Troll, a picture book about people - munching beasties, Nick has authored two series of books for chil-dren aged 6 to 9, 'Saurus Street' and 'Billy Is a Dragon.' Tony Flowers (Illustrator) Tony Flowers loves to draw and is an interna-tionally acclaimed illustrator and artist. His drawings are loved in Japan for their detail and humour and he has won an award in the USA for his street chalk art. Tony has a Masters degree in Visual Communication. He has illustrated six books in the popular Saurus Street series and his most highly valued prize to date has been from the Oshima Picture Book Museum in To-yama, Japan, for his hand made pop - up book Gaijin Holiday.



Title: The Battle for the Golden Egg: Samurai vs Ninja (book 1) Author: Nick Falk and Tony Flowers

Junior Readers

About the Book: Angels have the power to guide and protect us throughout daily life, and this collection of bedtime stories introduces their loving energy to your child. The tales are both magical and compelling with settings and characters sure to capture the imagination of every child. Offering a gentle introduction to the techniques of meditation and visualisation the stories will boost children's creativity and confidence and also help them to relax before a good night's sleep. Features 22 su-perbly illustrated stories on a range of inspiring themes - from having confidence in your own abilities to experiencing the joy of sharing Discover a world of amazing characters, including bold circus stars, unpredictable princes and princesses and fear-less explorers Each story is accompanied by affirmations that draw out its positive messages Provides guidance on using the stories as a launching pad for developing your child's imagination and creativity About the Author: Karen Wallace has written more than 90 books for children including More Nightlights for Watkins Publish-ing. Lou Kuenzler has a background in theatre direction and is a successful children's writer. Her books include The Ugly Egg and The Runaway Bannock. Katy Moran has written a number of children's books, including Bloodline and Spirit Hunter . Anne Civardi has written and edited more than 40 books for children.


Original Publisher: Watkins Publishing

Title: Angels at Bedtime : Tales of Love, Guidance and Support for You to Read with Your Child - to Comfort, Calm and Heal Author: Karen Wallace, Lou Kuenzler, Katy Moran

Junior Readers

About the Book: For twenty years Tashi has been telling fabulous stories. He escaped from a war lord in a faraway place and flew to this country on the back of a swan. And he wished he would find a friend just like Jack. In this first book of his daring adventures, Tashi tells Jack about the time he tricked the last dragon of all. Now, a whole generation of readers know that when Tashi says, 'Well, it was like this...' a new adventure is about to begin 'All children should meet Tashi. He can be their mentor on the road to reading, feeding their imaginations with fantastic stories...The Tashi stories have the evergreen qualities of classics.' MAGPIES 'I read my kids Tashi - it's this story that they love' ANGELINA JOLIE. About the Author: Anna Fienberg and her mother, Barbara, are both storytellers. They write the Tashi stories together, making up all sorts of adventures and tricky creatures for him to face. 'What would Tashi do?' they ask each other when they set up a difficult situation for him. Even though Tashi is small and not very old, he comes up with some cunning plans in tight situa-tions... which just goes to show that if you use your brain you can overcome Wicked Barons and War Lords. Kim Gam-ble is one of Australia's favourite illustrators for children, and he has created wonderful artwork for many picture books, in-cluding There Once was a Boy Called Tashi and Once Tashi Met a Dragon.

ISBN: 9781525297991 Retail Price: 34.99 AUD Pages: 52 Publication Date: 6/2/2015 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / General BISAC: JUV000000 Age Range: 5+


Title: Tashi: 20th Anniversary Edition: Tashi Author: Anna Fienberg and Barbara Fienberg

Junior Readers

About the Book: Run, children,' said Wise-as-an-Owl. 'No, hide!' Much-to-learn has got it wrong again - he's magicked up a hideous monster that's bursting out of the garden workshop. And it's coming Tashi's way! Then everyone believes that Tashi killed Soh Meen's golden carp. The only way Tashi can clear his name is to find the real culprit. But how? Sometimes you have to sound brave to be brave but clever Tashi always finds a way. About the Author: Anna Fienberg is the author of many popular and award-winning books for children of all ages. Her mother, Barbara Fienberg, an ex-librarian, is chief plot-deviser for the Tashi books. Kim Gamble has done splendid illustrations for many of Anna's books, and for books by other authors.

ISBN: 9781525299735 Retail Price: 24.99 AUD Pages: 90 Publication Date: 3/4/2011 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General BISAC: JUV001000 Age Range: 5+


Title: Tashi and the Mixed-up Monster: Tashi (book 14) Author: Anna and Barbara Fienberg

Junior Readers

About the Book: Uncle Tiki Pu has put Tashi's family at risk by boasting to the Warlord that he has captured the most dazzling creature in the world. Now the Warlord wants to see it, or else... And Princess Sarashina has sent a letter to Tashi because her sister must marry the cruel and sneaky Khan. Can Tashi make the Emperor see what Khan is planning? It takes more than cour-age to deal with Warlords and Emperors, but Tashi always has a clever idea and something useful in his pocket. About the Author: Anna Fienberg is the author of many popular and award-winning books for children of all ages. Her mother, Barbara Fienberg, an ex-librarian, is chief plot-deviser for the Tashi books. Kim Gamble has done splendid illustrations for many of Anna's books, and for books by other authors.



Title: Tashi and the Phoenix: Tashi (book 15) Author: Anna and Barbara Fienberg

Junior Readers

About the Book: The crowd gasped in amazement. Look at those shoes! Look at him fly!' Jack's Uncle Joe loves to tell stories, and so does Tashi - like the one about the magic shoes and Uncle Tiki Pu's sneaky plan...and what Tashi did when the fortune teller, Luk Ahed, said that his tenth birthday would be his last. There's no stopping Tashi. Read all about his adventures in the other Tashi books. About the Author: Anna Fienberg is the author of many popular and award-winning books for children of all ages. Her mother, Barbara Fienberg, an ex-librarian, is chief plot-deviser for the Tashi books. Kim Gamble has done splendid illustrations for many of Anna's books, and for books by other authors.



Title: Tashi and the Dancing Shoes: Tashi (book 8) Author: Anna and Barbara Fienberg

Junior Readers

About the Book: Another hilarious wart-tingling story from Morris Gleitzman The epic story of one slightly squashed cane toad's hunt for the truth. And the fun and games that result. About the Author: Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 38 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors.



Title: Toad Rage: Toad Series (book 1) Author: Morris Gleitzman

Junior Readers

About the Book: Another hilarious wart-tingling story from Morris Gleitzman The stirring saga of one slightly squashed cane toad's dreams of a safe place. And what happens when he wakes up. About the Author: Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 38 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors.



Title: Toad Heaven: Toad Series (book 2) Author: Morris Gleitzman

Junior Readers

About the Book: Another hilarious wart-tingling story from Morris Gleitzman The heroic tale of one slightly squashed cane toad's travels across oceans and continents. And some really busy roads. About the Author: Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 38 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors.



Title: Toad Away: Toad Series (book 3) Author: Morris Gleitzman

Junior Readers

About the Book: The eye-popping yarn of one slightly squashed cane toad's search for friendship. And the surprising place he finds it. About the Author: Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 38 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors.



Title: Toad Surprise: Toad Series (book 4) Author: Morris Gleitzman

Junior Readers

About the Book: The jaw-dropping details of one slightly squashed cane toad's adventures on TV. And his shock when he dis-covers what's cooking. About the Author: Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 38 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors.



Title: Toad Delight: Toad Series (book 5) Author: Morris Gleitzman

Junior Readers

About the Book: Tommy Bell has been sent to work on his grandparents' farm for the school holidays. He doesn't want to go, but when he discovers an old bushranger's hat hidden in a cave, everything changes. Suddenly he is sent back to the gold rush days and finds himself face-to-face with the bushranger Captain Thunderbolt! At first, the life of a bushranger seems full of thrills and adventure. But Tommy soon learns that it is full of danger as wellâ€¦


Original Publisher: Big Sky Publishing

Title: Shoot Out at the Rock: Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy (book 1) Author: Jane Smith

Junior Readers

About the Book: Tommy Bell is happy when the popular new kid at school wants him to join his gang. His new friend is trouble but he's not half as much trouble as the bushranger that Tommy meets when his magic hat takes him back to the gold rush days. Tommy finds himself in the middle of a horse robbery, a police chase and a prison escape!



Title: The Horse Thief: Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy (book 2) Author: Jane Smith

Junior Readers

About the Book: When Tommy Bell finds himself caught in a struggle between two friends, he decides to take a break from it all and escape...back to 1862! Tommy's magic cabbage-tree hat sends him back once again to the gold rush days, when he stumbles into more trouble than he left behind. Face-to-face with the dangerous Frank Gardiner and his mates 'Flash Jack' and Ben Hall, Tommy learns about the value of true friendship...and about how it feels to be part of one of most infamous robber-ies in Australia's history!



Title: The Gold Escort Gang: Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy (book 3) Author: Jane Smith

Junior Readers

About the Book: ommy Bell's safe outback holiday on a farm with Martin and Combo is turned upside down when Martin finds a pair of magic old bushranger's boots. This time, when Tommy's cabbage-tree hat sends him back to the past, his friend Mar-tin is right there beside him. The boys join their new friend, Harry, and his gang on a long cattle-droving expedition across Out-back Australia. For once it seems as if a journey to the past might be pure, fun adventure, without any risk of running into bushrangers. But why did Harry lie about his past? And who are the 'thievin'' McKenzies? It looks like Tommy and Martin's 'Outback Adventure' might be more dangerous than they expected ...



Title: The Outback Adventure: Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy (book 4) Author: Jane Smith

Junior Readers

About the Book: Toocool is planning to master his drum playing these school holidays. But his mum has news for him. Soon Toocool and his best friend, Spike, will be up at Uncle Buck's farm riding around like real jackaroos! And plenty more surprises await Toocool along the dusty trail . . . His name is Toocool, and he's a legend! About the Author: Phil Kettle is a prolific children's author who specialises in encouraging reluctant readers. He found phe-nomenal success with his first series TOOCOOL, which ran to 34 books. He followed up with BOYS RULE, GIRLZ ROCK and BILLY COOL, each series more successful than the last. The underlying themes of his writing are individuality, freedom of thought and positivity. Phil credits his upbringing on a farm outside Mildura and lots of sport as a youngster for his own positive out-look. Phil is currently writing a series called OUR AUSTRALIA for Australian Geographic. He passionately believes that Australian kids need to learn about their country and Australian themes. Phil lives in Melbourne and travels extensively doing literacy workshops for school children. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Ger-mein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books. Tom has also been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Com-munication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3Ã—3 Children's Show No. 9, and was also Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustra-tors Australia Awards.

ISBN: 9781525298837 Retail Price: 24.99 AUD Pages: 40 Publication Date: 2/27/2014 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Horses BISAC: JUV002130 Age Range: 6 to 12


Title: Round 'Em Up: Toocool (book 35) Author: Phil Kettle and Tom Jellett

Junior Readers

About the Book: How do you build a jet ski that travels at the speed of light or faster? Toocool knows the answer. Easy - just ask Wong. Find out how Wong turns Toocool's 'bathtub' into a supercharged jet ski. But will it help Toocool win his most chal-lenging race ever? His name is Toocool, and he's a legend! About the Author: Phil Kettle is a prolific children's author who specialises in encouraging reluctant readers. He found phe-nomenal success with his first series TOOCOOL, which ran to 34 books. He followed up with BOYS RULE, GIRLZ ROCK and BILLY COOL, each series more successful than the last. The underlying themes of his writing are individuality, freedom of thought and positivity. Phil credits his upbringing on a farm outside Mildura and lots of sport as a youngster for his own positive out-look. Phil is currently writing a series called OUR AUSTRALIA for Australian Geographic. He passionately believes that Australian kids need to learn about their country and Australian themes. Phil lives in Melbourne and travels extensively doing literacy workshops for school children. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Ger-mein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books. Tom has also been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Com-munication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3Ã—3 Children's Show No. 9, and was also Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustra-tors Australia Awards.



Title: The Race: Toocool (book 36) Author: Phil Kettle and Tom Jellett

Junior Readers

About the Book: When Bad Billy Brown challenges Toocool to a game of 20/20 cricket, Toocool swings into action. Toocool and his team, the Legends, are soon in training. But will Toocool's famous leg spinner be enough to win the day? Or will the Legends need some help? His name is Toocool, and he's a legend! About the Author: Phil Kettle is a prolific children's author who specialises in encouraging reluctant readers. He found phe-nomenal success with his first series TOOCOOL, which ran to 34 books. He followed up with BOYS RULE, GIRLZ ROCK and BILLY COOL, each series more successful than the last. The underlying themes of his writing are individuality, freedom of thought and positivity. Phil credits his upbringing on a farm outside Mildura and lots of sport as a youngster for his own positive out-look. Phil is currently writing a series called OUR AUSTRALIA for Australian Geographic. He passionately believes that Australian kids need to learn about their country and Australian themes. Phil lives in Melbourne and travels extensively doing literacy workshops for school children. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Ger-mein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books. Tom has also been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Com-munication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3Ã—3 Children's Show No. 9, and was also Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustra-tors Australia Awards.

ISBN: 9781525298813 Retail Price: 24.99 AUD Pages: 40 Publication Date: 2/27/2014 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories BISAC: JUV019000 Age Range: 6 to 12


Title: The Big Bash: Toocool (book 37) Author: Phil Kettle and Tom Jellett

Junior Readers

About the Book: A famous pirate and a treasure map in a cereal box - Toocool's latest plaan has all the makings of a real pirate adventure. All Toocool and his best friend, Spike, need is a pirate ship and the treasure will be theirs! But Captain Kaos and Captain Purple have their own plan . . . His name is Toocool, and he's a legend! About the Author: Phil Kettle is a prolific children's author who specialises in encouraging reluctant readers. He found phe-nomenal success with his first series TOOCOOL, which ran to 34 books. He followed up with BOYS RULE, GIRLZ ROCK and BILLY COOL, each series more successful than the last. The underlying themes of his writing are individuality, freedom of thought and positivity. Phil credits his upbringing on a farm outside Mildura and lots of sport as a youngster for his own positive out-look. Phil is currently writing a series called OUR AUSTRALIA for Australian Geographic. He passionately believes that Australian kids need to learn about their country and Australian themes. Phil lives in Melbourne and travels extensively doing literacy workshops for school children. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Ger-mein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books. Tom has also been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Com-munication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3Ã—3 Children's Show No. 9, and was also Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustra-tors Australia Awards.



Title: Pirates: Toocool (book 1) Author: Phil Kettle and Tom Jellett

Junior Readers

About the Book: How much do you really know about Toocool? You will find out all his secrets when Toocool is interviewed for a very special television show. Discover what Toocool really thinks about his musical talents, his legendary sporting skills, his dog and his friends - especially Marcy. His name is Toocool, and he's a legend! About the Author: Phil Kettle is a prolific children's author who specialises in encouraging reluctant readers. He found phe-nomenal success with his first series TOOCOOL, which ran to 34 books. He followed up with BOYS RULE, GIRLZ ROCK and BILLY COOL, each series more successful than the last. The underlying themes of his writing are individuality, freedom of thought and positivity. Phil credits his upbringing on a farm outside Mildura and lots of sport as a youngster for his own positive out-look. Phil is currently writing a series called OUR AUSTRALIA for Australian Geographic. He passionately believes that Australian kids need to learn about their country and Australian themes. Phil lives in Melbourne and travels extensively doing literacy workshops for school children. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, The Littlest Pirate series by Sherryl Clark for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Ger-mein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books. Tom has also been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Com-munication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3Ã—3 Children's Show No. 9, and was also Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustra-tors Australia Awards.

ISBN: 9781525298790 Retail Price: 24.99 AUD Pages: 44 Publication Date: 2/27/2014 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories BISAC: JUV019000 Age Range: 6 to 12


Title: The Interview: Toocool (book 38) Author: Phil Kettle and Tom Jellett

Junior Readers

About the Book: Violet Mackerel thinks she would QUITE LIKE to own the blue china bird at the Saturday markets. This is not just a SILLY WISH. It is instead the start of a VERY IMPORTANT idea. But what she needs is a PLOT. A BRILLIANT plot. About the Author: Anna Branford was born in the Isle of Man and spent her early childhood in Sudan and Papua New Guinea before moving to Australia. Creative writing was her favourite subject at school and she wrote stories in all these different countries. Anna is a doll maker and a sociology lecturer at Victoria University. Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot was her first pub-lished work for Walker Books Australia and was Honour Book in the 2011 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers category. In 2013, Violet Mackerel's Personal Space won the Young Readers/Picture Book Award category of the Australian Family Therapists' Award and was short-listed for the 2013 Children's Peace Literature Awards. Violet Mackerel's Possible Friend was short-listed for the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers cate-gory.



Title: Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot: Violet Mackerel (book 1) Author: Anna Branford and Sarah Davis

Junior Readers

About the Book: Ever notice how adults have a gazillion annoying, brain-exploding lectures that they repeat over and over and over!? Like when you ask for pocket-money and you hear those five terrifying little wordsâ€¦ ''When I was your age...'' Yeah, yeah I know. When you were my age - six hundred and ninety-eight years ago when you had a dinosaur for a pet! Well, get ready to strike back. No more boring lectures, dumb sayings or annoying rules. I'm going to teach you how to twist them, flip them, turn them and slam them right back!

ISBN: 9781525275487 Retail Price: 29.99 AUD Pages: 50 Publication Date: 3/30/2018 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Issues) BISAC: JUV013000 Age Range: 6 to 8


Title: The Kid's Survival Guide: When I was young' and other brain-exploding lectures! Author: Susan Berran

Junior Readers

About the Book: A big man has a big bike. He has a big dog and a big fish too. What will he do?


Original Publisher: Era Publications

Title: Big: Wings Reading Level 1 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: The gingerbread man jumped out of the pan. ''No one can get me,'' said the gingerbread man. Is he right?



Title: The Gingerbread Man: Wings Reading Level 5 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: Little red hen is making bread. Will anyone help her? Will they help her eat the bread?



Title: Little Red Hen: Wings Reading Level 6 Author: Rodney Martin and Leanne Argent

Junior Readers

About the Book: A hare and a tortoise have a race. The hare thinks the tortoise is too slow. Who will win the race?



Title: The Hare and the Tortoise: Wings Reading Level 7 Author: Josephine Croser and Dianne Vanstone

Junior Readers

About the Book: The first pig made a house of straw. The wolf blew it down and chased him. What will happen to the pig? What will happen.



Title: The Three Little Pigs: Wings Reading Level 8 Author: Amanda Graham

Junior Readers

About the Book: The yellow ducklings said to the grey duckling, ''You are ugly. Go away!'' He meets hens, dogs and cows. Who will say the duckling isâ€¦



Title: The Ugly Duckling: Wings Reading Level 8 Author: Nigel Croser

Junior Readers

About the Book: The cheese, the rat, the cat and the dog are in the house that Jack built. Who else is there?



Title: The House that Jack Built: Wings Reading Level 8 Author: Rodney Martin

Junior Readers

About the Book: A prince is looking for a princess to marry. One day, a girl comes to the door and says she is a princess. Is sheâ€¦



Title: The Princess and the Pea: Wings Reading Level 9 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: Lion is much bigger than the other animals in the jungle. But Lion gets caught in a trap! Can the smaller ani-mals help him?



Title: The Lion and the Mouse: Wings Reading Level 9 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: The ants go left and right and up. Where will they go next?



Title: Which Way Now?: Wings Reading Level 9 Author: Josephine Croser

Junior Readers

About the Book: Little Red Riding Hood visits her grandma. But the Wolf is waiting for her in Grandma's bed.



Title: Little Red Riding Hood: Wings Reading Level 11 Author: Nigel Croser

Junior Readers

About the Book: You can make a telephone with string. You can hear someone talk to you. This book shows you how to make it.



Title: A String Telephone: Wings Reading Level 11 Author: Nigel Croser

Junior Readers

About the Book: A greedy dog finds a bone. But he thinks he sees another dog. Will the other dog want his bone too?



Title: The Dog and the Bone: Wings Reading Level 11 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: Monkey hears a scary, loud sound. So he tells Squirrel, Rabbit and Deer. They are scared too. But Tiger isn't scared. What will the sound be?



Title: The Terrible Gadash: Wings Reading Level 12 Author: Richard Liu

Junior Readers

About the Book: The crow had a piece of cheese. The fox wanted the cheese. How could the fox get it from the crow?



Title: The Fox and the Crow: Wings Reading Level 12 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: Long ago, fairies lived in a valley and kept sheep. One day, a big storm came and made the sheep run away. Did the fairiesâ€¦



Title: The Mountain Fairies: Wings Reading Level 13 Author: DuÅ¡ica Kunaver and Brigita LipovÅ¡ek

Junior Readers

About the Book: Mouse Deer wants to cross the river. But there are crocodiles in there! So she thinks of a plan. How will she get past theâ€¦



Title: Mouse Deer and Crocodile: Wings Reading Level 13 Author: Jill McDougall

Junior Readers

About the Book: The fox is trying to eat Little Red Hen. So Little Red Hen makes a plan. Will she escape?



Title: Little Red Hen and the Fox: Wings Reading Level 13 Author: Rodney Martin

Junior Readers

About the Book: A fun, action - packed, super - sized, seriously gross series by the bestselling author of the ''''Freaky'''' series - Susan Berran. So you want to know why boogas are reeeally green? And can you put all of that awesomely gross sweat, slime and garbage that youve saved - up between your toes for six months, you know toe jam, on toast for breakfast? Well how would I know?! Geez, do I look like some sort of humongous computer square - head with GOOGLE written across my face!? But I can tell you why I reckon snot is green and other totally useless and crappy information like that. And take another totally twisted and disgusting adventure of the gross kind to discover the weird secret of the Birthday Barf! Yep, so if you want the real info dont bother asking me ...I wouldnt have a clue!



Title: Booga Blast: Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short Stories (book 1) Author: Susan Berran

Junior Readers

About the Book: 12 enchanting animal stories for kids! Hear the legend of Alvarado, king of the cats. Experience the extraordi-nary tale of survival of an orphan foal. Discover magical sea creatures on a beach adventure. Find out the problem with pets from outer space, and solve a puzzling pig - napping. These great stories and more inside Awesome Animal Stories for Kids!. About the Author: Aleesah Darlison is a multi - published, award - winning Australian author. She has written over twenty pic-ture books and novels for boys and girls of all ages. Her story themes promote the concepts of courage, understanding, anti - bullying, love, self - belief, friendship and teamwork. Her books include Spider Iggy, Little Meerkat, Puggle's Problem, Warambi, Little Good Wolf, Ash Rover and the Unicorn Riders Series. When Aleesah isn't creating entertaining and enchanting stories for children, she's usually looking after her four energetic children or taking her frisky dog, Floyd, for long walks on the beach.



Title: Awesome Animal Stories for Kids Author: Aleesah Darlison

Junior Readers

About the Book: Shearing time is the best time of the year! Told through the eyes of a child, Shearing Time is a charming and evocative story that captures the author's delight as her family work together during one of their most significant annual tasks. Sunrise to sunset there are sheep with attitude, a shed of shearers, dogs with personality, motorbikes and a country kitchen to open the door on the life of a country kid. ''Shearing Time'' reflects the experience of rural children while providing an oppor-tunity for early childhood readers to both appreciate that the lives of others are different to their own, to understand concepts related to the Australian farming experience and to engage with a delightful, accessible narrative of times past. Childhood memories and experiences bring the past to life!



Title: Shearing Time Author: Allison Paterson

Junior Readers

About the Book: Granny's Place is a touching, whimsical tale of family ties and the special place a grandparent has in the heart of a child. Granny and Pa's farm was the best place in the world, brimming with treasures of the past and endless adventures to be had â€¦ but time brings change. Regardless of uncertainty, there is an enduring love for Granny, and special childhood memories to be cherished forever. Delightful illustrations bring the past to life and capture the fun of cousins gathering in a country kitchen and planning adventures amongst the beauty of rural Australia in the 1960's. Granny's Place enriches both the understanding of the time and Australia's past identity, through a wonderful story that celebrates the special bond between grandparent and child. The targeted early childhood audience will share in the delight of adventure while gently being encour-aged to accept that change comes with the rhythms of life.



Title: Granny's Place Author: Allison Paterson

Junior Readers

About the Book: Bear likes vegetables. Wolf does not like vegetables. Will he eat them?



Title: Fussy Wolf Author: Amanda Graham

Junior Readers

About the Book: K9 Heroes is an amazing collection of stories of real rescues and incredible animal bravery. Inspired by true tales, this collection of real-life dramas tells of everyday dogs doing extraordinary things: The golden retriever who saved a boy from a cougar attack, the working dogs who save homeless kids, two dogs working as a team to save a boy from drowning and a blue heeler who rescued her owner from a fire. About the Author: Dee White wanted to be a writer since she was 7 years old, and has published 16 books for children and young adults. She is also a certified writing teacher and mentor.

ISBN: 9781525291494 Retail Price: 29.99 AUD Pages: 100 Publication Date: 3/23/2018 Category: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General BISAC: JUV002000 Age Range: 6 to 10

Original Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Title: K9 Heros True Tales of Real Rescues Author: Dee White

Junior Readers

About the Book: What will Henry be when he grows up? Will he be an artist, a hairdresser or a pianist?



Title: Oh, Henry! Author: Krista Bell

Junior Readers

About the Book: Join three friends as they dodge bullies, do their homework and alter the entire course of history in the proc-ess! Mr Pilchard is furious. His class came last in the poetry contest, mostly because of Sid's terrible effort. He gives Sid an ulti-matum - write the winning entry in the upcoming story competition . . . or be fed to the classroom guinea pig. Sid turns to his sister, Wendy, and his evil - genius neighbour, the Mighty Professor Skeletron, for help. Together, they consult a psychic cat who leads them to the perfect solution - give a Shakespeare story a sci - fi twist! But when their story comes to life and causes an alien invasion, they have to find a way to travel back in time and change the past. Will they save the world, or will life as we know it no longer exist? About the Author: Nick Falk is a practising psychologist who lives with his wife and two young boys in Tasmania. Originally from the UK, Nick worked and travelled in the US, India and China before finally arriving in Australia. Nick first picked up a pen age seven, and has been writing ever since. He originally wrote stories for adults, but found his true literary love when he started making up stories for his children. Five years later, it was time to start writing some of them down! In addition to Trog-gle the Troll, a picture book about people - munching beasties, Nick has authored two series of books for children aged 6 to 9, 'Saurus Street' and 'Billy Is a Dragon.' Tony Flowers loves to draw and is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and artist. His drawings are loved in Japan for their detail and humour and he has won an award in the USA for his street chalk art. Tony has a Masters degree in Visual Communication. He has illustrated six books in the popular Saurus Street series and his most highly valued prize to date has been from the Oshima Picture Book Museum in Toyama, Japan, for his hand made pop - up book Gai-jin Holiday.



Title: How To Stop an Alien Invasion Using Shakespeare Author: Nick Falk and Tony Flowers

Junior Readers

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