CHILDRENS BOOKS

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Goodbye, old life ... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends and Romania—the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia’s heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first period. As if things weren’t difficult enough! Now Lia is thrust into a world where everything is different: her home, her language and even her body. With so many changes happening at once, Lia struggles with her schoolwork, has trouble communicating with classmates and has no idea how to manage her unpleasant periods. Will she ever feel like herself again?

Introduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Swifties young and old. From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions with her songs. Follow her career in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands.

Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!<p>Grab this book and take a peek at all the monsters you will meet! </p> Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading! This bumper bind-up contains TEN stories from the first year of the School of Monsters: <ol reversed><li>Mary Has the Best Pet</li><li>Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam</li><li>Deb and Dot and the Mix-Up Plot</li><li>Pete’s Big Feet</li><li>Jamie Lee’s Birthday Treat</li><li>Bat-Boy Tim says BOO!</li><li>William is a Star</li><li>Luna Boo Has Feelings Too</li><li>Frank is a Big Help</li><li>Jess Makes a Mess</li></ol>

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown tries ballet! In The Bad Butterfly, Billie has started ballet classes. She is sure she’ll be a great dancer! But is Billie really cut out to be a ballerina? Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether it’s about friends, family or feelings. With her best friend, Jack, by her side, there’s nothing Billie can’t do! With more than ten million books in print around the world, Billie B Brown has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Each book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of books in the Billie B Brown series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Hey Jack! and School of Monsters series.Readers will love other books in the Billie B Brown! series:<ul> <li>The Second-best Friend</li> <li>The Soccer Star</li> <li>The Midnight Feast</li> <li>The Best Day Ever</li> <li>The Snow Day</li> <li>The Wonderful Wedding</li> <li> and many more! </li> </ul>

Everything young readers are dying to know about Daniel Ricciardo - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

A superb YA fantasy set in the near future, full of secrets, high stakes, peril, deceptions and dreamwalkers, from the internationally acclaimed and bestselling author of the Obernewtyn Chronicles and The Gathering.

The hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Mia Megastar continue in this third instalment.Hi, I'm Mia!Since my drama group put on our epic play, the spotlight is on me. I thought I wanted to be a big star, but . . . do I really?YES!- Mum and Dad's shop is busier than ever.- Everyone thinks I'm good enough to be a REAL actor.- The Stage Stars are filming a scary movie and it's SO much fun!- Maybe I'll get to audition for my favourite TV show.NO!- Mum and Dad are busier than ever.- Everyone keeps staring at me - it's making me cringe.- The Stage Stars are my best friends. I don't want things to change.- What if I audition . . . and don't get the part?Luckily, I have my awesome friends and family to help me decide.Under the SpotlightFrom beloved screen star Ada Nicodemou (Home and Away) comes this energetic series, perfect for kids aged eight-and-up dreaming of the stage! Fire up the souvla (that's the Greek barbecue, by the way) and join the Summerdale Stage Stars on a journey of friendship, teamwork, family . . . and more than a few wacky dance moves.'Positive story that encourages us to give things a go- step out of our comfort zones, make friends with new people, and love those who love us.' Glam Adelaide What Makes Mia Megastar Special?- A hilarious family, great friends, and a distinctly Aussie setting- Humorous hand-scrawled notes and highlight words- High-energy illustrations by Serena Geddes- Bonus recipes and acting tips from Ada!Unlock Learning and Literacy with Mia Megastar!Vocabulary ExpansionAge-appropriate extended vocabulary and easy-to-read design to improve comprehension.Cultural EnrichmentEncourages an authentic connection to community and Australian heritage.Emotional IntelligenceDiscuss empathy, healthy relationships, and common childhood experiences through engaging characters and a dynamic neighbourhood.'Lively and funny, with cute illustrations throughout and a fun-loving story for ages 8+'School Days Magazine 'Inspiring and filled with encouragement to follow one's dream.' Kids Book Review

Twelve amazing new Christmas stories from the worlds of Roald Dahl. Written by the very best and biggest children's authors.<p>A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.</p><p>Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?</p><p>What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?</p><p>A magical and hilarious collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. Perfect for Christmas Eve, this collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters.</p><p>Discover George's Marvellous Medicine as told by bestseller, Adam Kay. Laugh yourself silly with Greg James and Chris Smith's take on The Twits. Dive into Hannah Gold's The Fantastic Mr Fox and celebrate Konnie Huq's Danny the Champion of the World.Plus discover stories from-</p> <ul><li>Nadia Shireen (The BFG)</li><li>Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)</li><li>Elle McNicoll (Matilda)</li><li>Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)</li><li>Pamela Butchart (The Witches)</li><li>Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)</li><li>Sibeal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).</li></ul>

<p>The feathery crime-fighters are POWERING UP for some spooky adventures in book 12 of their hilarious blockbuster series!</p><p> The REAL PIGEONS are all about pigeon powers. But what happens when a CURSED HOLE opens up in the park, a TONGUE MONSTER terrorises the city, and the pigeons discover that their powers have suddenly DISAPPEARED? There's only one thing to do, and that is for the Real Pigeons to figure out where their powers come from ... so that they can hopefully get them back! </p><p> This best-selling Australian series is beloved by readers worldwide, with over 600,000 books in print in 25 languages. With three hilarious, silly and engrossing mysteries in every Real Pigeons book, it's perfect for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man. Real Pigeons is now in development with major studio Nickelodeon for animated film and TV, to be produced by James Corden and Ben Winston! </p><p> 'Combining the best of a graphic novel and traditional narrative, McDonald's text charms and entertains, while Wood's often hilarious illustrations kick it to next-level fun!' –CBCA Reading Time</p><p>Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! Read the whole REAL PIGEONS series now:</p><ol reversed><li>Real Pigeons Fight Crime</li><li>Real Pigeons Eat Danger</li><li>Real Pigeons Nest Hard</li><li>Real Pigeons Splash Back</li><li>Real Pigeons Peck Punches</li><li>Real Pigeons Get Bready</li><li>Real Pigeons Flex Feathers</li><li>Real Pigeons Spy High</li><li>Real Pigeons Duck Trouble</li><li>Real Pigeons Stay Coo</li><li>Real Pigeons Flap Out</li><li>Real Pigeons Power Up</li></ol>

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Ball! Join soccer star Billie B Brown in her favourite soccer stories, with a bonus Hey Jack! football story! This collectible hardback contains: <ol reversed><li>The Soccer Star</li><li>The Grumpy Neighbour</li><li>The Winning Goal</li></ol> Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether it’s about friends, family or feelings. With her best friend, Jack, by her side, there’s nothing Billie can’t do! Hey Jack! shows new stories from Jack's perspective. Jack's adventures are designed to help support the reader in developing emotionally literacy, with each story focussing on a specific emotion. Whether happiness, excitement or disappointment, Jack can work through it all with the help of his friends! With more than ten million books in print around the world, Billie B Brown and Hey Jack! have helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Each book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of books in the Billie B Brown and Hey Jack! series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the School of Monsters and Polly and Buster series.