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Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds boring but they like it. But one day, they decide they could do with a bit of an adventure, so they set off for a walk around the field. Just then, quite unexpectedly, a third sheep shows up. A funny-looking sheep who might just be that wolf in sheep's clothing Wooliam has read about.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Bab Sharkey, teenage pharaoh, returns to the wondrous city of the Animal Mummies. Only this time, he must face his most dangerous enemy yet...a giant mummified moth who is intent on destroying the entire city! Can Bab and his friends unite to defeat his terrifying evil?

From the bonkers brain of celebrated Australian comedian Andrew Hansen and the hilarious head of Jessica Roberts comes Bab Sharkey's fourth laugh-out-loud book! The Unpharaoh is resurrected once again -- this time in the form of an evil beard! With Bab's pharaoh beard destroyed, he'll have to team up with Prong, Scaler and the Animal Mummies to stop the Unpharaoh once and for all. Perfect for fans of David Walliams and Ahn Do.

A mummified chunk of brain. A Fish Mummy sucked down a garbage chute. And a chamber of purple magic... that absorbs people like a sponge! On a rescue mission, boy Pharaoh Bab Sharkey becomes trapped in Egypt's greatest pyramid. What is the terrible truth about the Unpharaoh's past? Can Bab unearth the secrets of the Spongy Void? And will Prong and Scaler be thrown into a mummy museum forever?

A Pharaoh's beard with strange powers. A lost city of animal mummies brought magically to life and an undead sorceress who shoots fireballs from her nostrils. This book is a hilarious adventure brimming with magic, mayhem and the most unlikely friends.

Simple, factual information about baboons, with beautifully presented photographs and illustrations. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

Test yourself on questions about baby animals. Don't look at the answers till you've had a go. Spectacular full colour photographs of baby animals on every page.

When three little trolls, Oink, Boink and Moink, go out hunting for a baby for their baby pie, they are in for a big surprise.

Two traditional tales from Europe and North America retold in simple language.

Portrayed as the villain in many a fairy tale, Mr Wolf wants to change his image. First, he has to persuade Mr Piranha, Mr Shark and Mr Snake that they, too, should change their ways and join him in overturning injustice, rather than simply eating the opposition. But, doing good deeds, such as rescuing cats in trees and freeing dogs in the pound, are not the simple exercises Mr Wolf anticipated.

One by one, the bad guys are vanishing. Taken! By a creature with way too many teeth and far too many bottoms. Is this the end? Maybe. But will it be funny? You bet your butts it will!

It's a zombie kitten apocalpyse. Don't panic and don't cry. Just sit back and watch the fur fly as the world's worst good guys take on Mad Marmalade's meowing monsters.

They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. The Bad Guys have entered a whole new world - like, literally - a VERY nasty new universe awaits. Oh, Mr Snake, what have you done...?

The Bad Guys -- I mean, Shadow Squad-G -- have saved the world from butt-handed evil and now it's time to PARTY! But Mr Snake doesn't feel like partying. Ohhh, no. He's WAY too powerful for that. Mr Snake would rather mess with things that could RIP OPEN A DOORWAY into a whole new world of horror, mayhem and . . . BLOOD-CURDLING BADNESS. Better put your party pants on ice. It's the Bad Guys Episode 11!

Nothing on Earth could rival the terrifying power of the DINOSAURS. Except maybe that Wolf over there...yeah, the one standing next to the Snake and the Shark and that other sardiney-looking thing. HUH?! This is ALL wrong. This is ALL bad. This is ALL awesome. Its time to get your Jurassic on, baby. Its time... for the BAD GUYS EPISODE 7!

The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to borrow a rocket . . . And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits . . . And Mr Piranha might have eaten too many bean burritos . . . But seriously, how bad can it be? How bad?! Super bad. Its one small step for the Sort-Of-International-League-Of-Good-Guys-Guys. Its one giant leap for The Bad Guys.

The bad guys have a daring plan to rescue ten thousand chickens from a high-security cage farm. But, as one of them is known as The Chicken Swallower, this mission could prove very tricky. Meet a new member of the team and watch out for the super villain who might just be the end of them.

They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series. The next installment in the sidesplitting chapter book series!

The International League of Heroes want you! But what are they looking for exactly? Gigantic Muscles? Super Speed? Mind Powers? Shape-shifting Awesomeness? Possibly. But are they looking for a nude Wolf? An unconscious Piranha? A muffin-stealing Snake? And a... toaster with a fin and really big teeth? Duh! Why Would You Even Ask That?! Knuckleheads Assemble. It's Bad Guys Episode 8!

All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! SURRENDER to his evil magnificence! KNEEL before his butt-handed glory! Or . . . like . . . DON'T! The BAD GUYS and even BADDER GIRLS might have been knocked down, but does that mean they'll stay down? NO WAY, CHICOS! Whip out your war cry and pull on your party pants. It's the ULTIMATE BATTLE between BAD and BAAAAAAD! It's season finale time, playas!

When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an alien invasion and get Wolfie back to his old self before the world is totally destroyed. Good thing they have the International League of Heroes on their side, and some newly honed superpowers ready to put to the test...

The Bad Guys are about to have a very bad day. Mr Wolf and his bad, bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig. And, this nasty little furball wants revenge.

Seriously WHAT is going on with Snake? Terrifying powers! Evil allies! Inter-dimensional doorways! WHAT IS HIS DEAL?! And that's not all! Why is Agent Fox suddenly so mysterious? Who IS she, exactly?! Dang it! We need answers! Wolf and the gang are back. And they're even more confused than YOU. The Bad Guys EPISODE 12. IT WILL MELT YOUR BRAIN...

OK. A lot of the stuff we said on the back of the last book was NOT TRUE. We now admit that The Bad Guys is WEIRD. We also admit that it features ALL the weird stuff we said it didn't. PLUS there's now a whole bunch of even weirder stuff* involving an over-sharing bat, a really scary new character who lives in the woods, and a strangely confident little guy with a mullet. So, uh, don't relax, maybe FREAK OUT a little and have your MIND BLOWN by the BAD GUYS!

POP QUIZ! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every floor of that building has nasty things that just don't like you. And you REALLY need to get to the basement. Whaddaya do?! (And no, you can't just join the B-Team and fly away in their glamorous new spaceship.) Think quick, chico, because the multiverse is getting worse!

My name is Jeanie and I am nearly 8. I have 3 grandmothers and one of them is called Bad Nana. She is a little bit naughty, definitely embarrassing and whenever she is around there is trouble, BIG trouble.

David and Bernice's business is slow and supplies are low. At a protest rally, David and Bernice are on opposite sides as the Mayor talks about the most exciting potential development Milk Bay has ever seen. David's infallible nose senses there's mischief afoot. He's keen to investigate but, first, there's the matter of Flick's grandmother's ring. And paying jobs should come first.

A new term spells disaster for Mildred. She is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch the Academy has ever seen, but things rapidly get out of hand.

Badly drawn dog believes he's too scribbly and smudgy, and seeks out an artist to redraw him. But, each new drawing of him is not quite right. A delightful book about appearances and beauty being in the eye of the beholder.

One day, a long time ago when I lived in Kirribilli, Sydney, I packed a lunch and set out to walk to the Botanic Gardens. I crossed the Harbour Bridge then climbed down to Circular Quay. I walked beside the sea wall, past the Botanic gardens. And this is what I saw.

Foolish Bajirriga, an Aboriginal boy, fails to cooperate with his community, preferring to go to the beach and swim while they gather food. Ignoring his parents' advice to come out of the water, he begins to transform into a turtle.

Annie Boyd's whole world is turned upside down when her family moves to Ridgeview. The only good thing about her new life is the local pony club. Even there, she struggles to truly belong.

Do you want to be a ballerina when you grow up? This story of determination and big dreams reminds us that we can all achieve the things we set our mind to.

A beautifully presented book for younger readers about ballet, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.

Tilly, a young ballerina, is preparing and practising for a big ballet concert. Gorgeous illustrations.

The most amazing dance contest you will ever see including affluent alpacas, groovy goats and impetuous impalas. The donkeys demonstrate the disco, flamingos do the flamenco and hippos perform the hip-hop. When the band's instruments are hidden, you will have to help find them so that the competition can continue. Beautifully crafted rhyme with exquisite illustrations with mystery and monkey business.

A rollicking picture book about not so alien Henry, who late for school, spins an increasingly fantastic and complicated explanation to his sceptical teacher.

A girl visits her Grandfather's house. Grandpa pours tea from a watering can and a kangaroos washes the dishes. Lots more funny jokes and odd events happen.

An exciting and enjoyable Australian series for 8-12 year old girls about the friendship and adventures of three horse-crazy girls. Poppy, Milly and Katie are thrilled when they find out they're off to Barmah National Park on a five-day trail ride! Visiting Storm's home country, camping out, sighting brumbies in the wild and getting lost are just some of the adventures the girls have to look forward to. But will their penchant for landing in hot water lose them the chance of a lifetime?

Barnabus lives in a secret lab beneath a toy store which is trying to create perfect pets through genetic engineering. What happens to the creations which are not considered perfect? Barnabus and his friends may not be perfect but their loyalty is second to none.

Hannaford's family loves naming things and now it's Hannaford's turn to name the baby lamb. He also invents something to help teach the mother sheep how to walk again.

This story comes from the Aboriginal people at Warmun (Turkey Creek) in Western Australia. It was told in the Kija language. Describes why bats now live in caves because of the killing of a fellow creature.

A delightful mix of story and facts about bats in a simply but beautifully worded tale of a mother bat who hunts at night to feed her batling at dawn and then sleeps through the day.

Hayley wants to know why her best friend, Spit, has suddenly dumped her. What she discovers is very strange, stranger than she could have imagined.

Planet Chimparos is heading for a population crisis and the chimpares are losing their homes. When Space Cadets Star Girl and Neuron Star are sent to investigate they discover that there's no place like home. Can they find out what is causing the over-crowding problem and save the planet and its alien chimpares?

A bull seal loses his dominion as beachmaster over his section of beach and takes on a nearby car park, falling for a Morris Minor car. Whimsical story set in New Zealand, with lots of factual information about seals and their habits.

Beak moves into Ally's neighbourhood. Ally isn't looking for a new friend but Beak is very persistent. When it comes down to it, Ally realises that it is important to be a good person and maybe that means he does have a friend after all.

The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station. He had travelled all the way from darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find that Paddington can make ordinary things become extraordinary.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Joe gets on well with everyone, enjoys camp and all the activities and is always up for a challenge. But he has a big problem with remembering directions and following instructions. When he gets a mysterious compass from a friend, he sets off on an adventure with Bear Grylls in the freezing cold Arctic tundra, where knowing where you're going is crucial to survival...

Olly is not having fun at camp. His rucksack is trying to kill him and building a shelter gives him splinters. But that night a mysterious compass transports him onto a glacier, where Bear Grylls, his guide, is waiting. The only way home is to trek across frozen lakes and through deep snow drifts, and Bear can see there's a blizzard coming.

A mysterious compass with a fifth direction transports a young boy to an extensive cave system filled with bats, treacherous drops and hidden dangers. Luckily, survival expert Bear Grylls is on hand to guide him safely out, facing his fears and gaining in confidence along the way.

Sophie loves camp, except for all the creepy crawlies. Getting trapped in the tent with a daddy long legs is terrifying, and spiders make her scream. It's so embarrassing. But then a mysterious compass transports her to a fiercely hot desert, where Bear Grylls, her guide is waiting. The sun is beating down, and together they must trek to find water and overcome the dangers lurking in the dunes.

Fatima is scared of the dark. She has to get through a ruined city at night, avoiding the dangers of crumbling buildings, cracks in the ground and fallen masonry without power or light.

Omar wants to win, he is determined to be the fastest and the best at everything. Even if it means upsetting people slower than him. Then a strange compass gets him lost in a thick tropical rain forest, face to face with deadly spiders, poisonous snakes and Bear Grylls. Together, they must find a way through the dangerous undergrowth and cross croc infested waters.

A mysterious compass with a fifth direction transports a young girl to a mountain top high above sea level, where the air is thin, the steep drops are treacherous and the conditions tough. Luckily, survival expert Bear Grylls is on hand to guide her safely down the mountain, facing her fears and gaining in confidence along the way.

Jack can't stand getting wet. He has to get along a river canyon, making his way down rapids and ultimately building a raft.

Evie likes new experiences - except for being extremely fussy about what she eats. Suddenly she finds herself on a sun-baked safari with Bear Grylls, where food and water are scarce and dangerous wild animals prowl the plains. To survive, Evie must eat what she can, when she can... even if it seems absolutely disgusting!

Mia loves to take charge and be a leader - she's not lacking in confidence and throws herself into every experience. Except she's terrible at taking a back seat and letting others have their say. A mysterious compass leads her to an unexpected adventure with Bear Grylls sailing the high seas. Can Bear show Mia the importance of teamwork and how dangerous the ocean can be if the captain doesn't have a crew who will work together?

Chloe's adventurous, popular, and a litter bug. The world's big enough that she is sure a bit of rubbish doesn't matter. But then her sailing boat capsizes and she is washed up like a flotsam and jetsam on a remote surf swept beach. With Bear Grylls as her guide, together they must survive quicksand, dangerous tides and watch out for marine life under threat.

Charlie loves a challenge - he's addicted to video games and an expert at figuring our how to get to the next level. But sometimes the real world can seem a bit dull. Then he finds himself on the slopes of an active volcano, with red-hot lava heading his way! There's no time to be bored with Bear as his guide out of danger...

Join Ted on a humorous trip exploring the slumps of bears and the wisdom of owls.

Bear has a powerful sword, which he uses to cut down a whole forest. His home is flooded soon afterwards and he is so angry he wants to find who is responsible, with an unexpected result.

A beautifully presented book about bears, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.

A chance to see the famed Kodiak bear in Alaska is hampered by some bear hunters who are more interested in destroying life than preserving it. Bindi and her friend Katrina will stop at nothing to make sure the magnificent bears remain safe, but mother nature has plans of her own.

Deep in a forest cave, a mother bear gives birth to two tiny cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to climb and fish, and all the things they need to know to survive in the wild. For one day, during the second summer, they will leave her to find homes of their own.

Jessica's family support her over several nights of scary nightmares, when she meets huge monsters and learns to overcome her fears.

A timeless story celebrating the triumph of love and the message that true beauty comes from within.

When Olivia and Hamish see a smoky haze coming from their local park, they're ready to spring into action But it's not a fire - it's a nest of Australian stingless bees that needs their help. Join Olivia and Hamish as they learn about the bees in our backyards. From Blue-banded and Teddy Bear to Carpenter and Leaf-cutter bees, our two budding Bee Detectives discover how our native bees live, what they like to eat and the important work they do to pollinate plants. Explore the wonders of Australia's native bees - and be inspired to become a Bee Detective, too. It's a real buzz

Willow loves bees and can't wait until she has her very own hive. Native stingless bees are an important part of Australian wildlife and kids just like Willow can help to ensure they stay a happy and healthy part of our environment.

Simple, factual information about beetles, with beautifully presented photographs and illustrations. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

Nearly fifty million years crammed into forty pages. A brief description of prehistoric Australia, the history of Aboriginal peoples and thirty milestones in white Australian history up to the opening of the first Federal Parliament.

The perfect antidote for the pressures of being a kid in this day and age. This book will inspire kids be themselves and stand up tall.

Bella's house likes to travel, setting sail across the ocean while everyone sleeps. Bella's parents don't mind as long as the house is home by daylight. One night, Bella has a wonderful idea for her grandfather's birthday. She wants to find a figurine he made of her grandmother, which was lost overboard in an accident. Bella and the house go in search of it, but things don't quite go according to plan...

One morning, Bella is very surprised to discover her house has moved in the night. Not a lot, just a little and, every time it stops, it's near water. Initially, her parents are too busy to notice until they wake up to find their house on the banks of a lake. Night after night, the house moves and the family wakes to a new location. Bella must try to solve the mystery.

Belvedere, the koala, dreams of visiting the city. He gathers all the essential items for taking such a long journey. Now, all Belvedere needs is a travelling companion.

When Ben and Gracie visit the art gallery, a gold coin transports them into the paintings of artist Frederick McCubbin. They venture back in time, meeting and travelling with new settlers to Australia. Ben and Gracie see the difficulties faced in the harsh Australian bush environment. As they venture deeper into the forest, the pair lose their way as night falls.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Even though Ben saved the school from total destruction last year, he feels like a fake. He still hasn't managed to find out his superpower and he is finding it harder to keep it a secret. However, with a well-meaning fan-club, scheming school bullies and nightmares about worm-eaters, Ben's got his hands full making sure no-one finds out the truth.

Ben Hall, sometimes referred to as the 'gentleman bushranger', was the son of poor ex-convicts. Initially, he was hard-working and respected, but he was influenced by notorious bushranger, Frank Gardiner. Ben Hall and his gang committed hundreds of robberies, many of which were violent. For a time, Hall had the support of the public, who respected his daring and courage and admired him for outwitting the police.

Cam and Sophie feel like they've been travelling forever to get to the rainforest to see a platypus. But with the rain pouring down and the river turning wild they can't see a thing. Until suddenly a platypus appears right below them, and it needs help. But when their rescue goes horribly wrong, it's not just the platypus that needs saving.

Benji is offered the chance of his dreams, to skip school and become a pirate for a day. But, after battling sea monsters and searching for haunted buried treasure, Benji discovers that being a good pirate requires just as much learning as school.

A collection of scary, true stories about the mysterious vanishings of planes and ships in an area of the ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. Lots of interesting fact-finding with difficult vocabulary explained.

Hugh is a walking, talking disaster without any friends, until he meets Bernice. Her specialty is accident-prone boys but Hugh is a challenge even for Bernice.

Bessie is cross. Everyone else seems to have a role to play in the war effort and she wants to help too. But what can a young girl in Australia do to help the soldiers all the way over in Europe?

Grace and Amy are best friends who share everything. When Amy starts playing with Lisa, Grace's stomach does flip flops because she doesn't want to share Amy with anyone else and she doesn't know what to do.

If you love animals and good stories, then you will really enjoy this book of short stories about dogs, cats, horses, dolphins and whales.

In 2008, the author, Colin Thompson, visited Cambodia with Save the Children. Struck by the way the humble bicycle is central to so many people lives, he was inspired to create this picture book. It features the illustrations of fourteen internationally acclaimed artists, and conveys the worth and promise of something as simple as a bicycle.

Two unlikely friends, Purdy the cat and Barker the dog, live together in a sky-blue house on top of a hill. Barker likes the garden. He only wants to dig, to scratch up the earth and turn it over. But, Purdy has big dreams. He wants to fly south with the birds, win the singing competition and be a Supercat. One day, Purdy decides that if he could just get a bicycle and ride it to the moon, he would be the happiest cat in the world, and never want anything else again. Ever.

Sandra is scared of bunny rabbits. She's frightened of their nasty ears and evil bunny eyes. When the family visits the petting zoo with baby animals, Sandra hopes there won't be any bunnies there.

A clever wombat is the perfect bushranger. He knows the best hiding spots in New South Wales.

Wearing his ""Sonic the Hedgehog"" pyjamas, Sam Kellow sleep-walks out of the hotel room where he is staying with his parents. Sam has the opportunity to win a big jackpot and save his family's finances in this hilarious, zany adventure.

Everyone may have been scared of Big Black Dog but Big Black Dog was scared of everything. Until, one day he has to be very brave. Find out if Big Black Dog will save his friend or if his fears win out.

An introduction to these magnificent whales, the largest animals that have ever lived on earth. Davies is a zoologist who expresses, in beautiful language, factual information about blue whales.

Factual information about the big cat family with plenty of descriptions and images.

Inside this book, you can meet Dave, the brave, and discover where worms learn to squirm. But, beware, there is also an exploding cow. Very humorous and very, very short stories told in rhyme.

Way up north, lightning flashes, thunder rolls and frogs sing a chorus. Big fella rain is coming.

Ned's athletic family are worried that he is too quiet. When they send him on a bushwalk and a storm breaks, it is Ned's quiet observation skills that save the day.

From fields and woodlands, rivers and ponds, to city parks and gardens, wherever you are, you can go outdoors and discover wildlife. The beautiful pictures in this book are full of all kinds of birds, butterflies and wild flowers to look out for.

This book invokes both a feeling of listlessness and of expectation. The children in an Aboriginal camp in northern Australia are waiting. Uncle Stephen predicts the big wet is coming but, day after day, the hot, dry weather continues.

Far inland, where ocean is a dim memory, the sun floats on the waves of another bake-earth day. In the long shadows, a big red kangaroo licks his forearms and lets the early evening breeze wash over him.

Contains Soccer superstar, Footy hero, Rugby great and Cricket legend.

Sandy's beach holiday is perfect. The waves are just the right size and it's great being with her older brother, Marcus, and her Aunty Missy, both of whom are enthusiastic surfers. But, when Sandy is dumped by a big wave, it's a frightening experience and her holiday isn't quite so perfect anymore.

Tashi is too cunning for the warlord and the wicked baron, and far too clever for the giant. He's craftier than the witch and quicker than the demon and much braver than the ghost. But, don't take his word for it.

Matron runs the Bilbies' retirement home with an iron fist. New resident, Nina, challenges the unfair and unkind rules and the elderly bilbies get rid of the bullying matron.

Through a combination of story and fact, find out about the relatively unknown life of the endangered bilby, from birth to adulthood, and the natural world which it inhabits.

Welcome to the fascinating, exciting and sometimes frightening world of His Highness Bill Baillie of Goongarrie, the most adventurous and well-travelled bilby in Australia. Bill Baillie tells the story of a bold and inquisitive bilby, who lives with his owner and friend, Tabitha, and accompanies her when she goes to interesting places to paint wildflowers. Bill is a bold, curious, lovable character and gets up to a little mischief and a lot of excitement.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Billie is off on a yummy bakery adventure! Can she bake the most scrumptious cake in the world?

Billie loves hanging out with Rebecca's older sisters. They make her feel so grown-up. But is Billie grown-up enough to handle the scary movies they like.

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Big sisters, baby brothers and busy families. Join Billie B Brown in her three favourite sister stories. Billie's Sister Stories contains: The Big Sister, The Best Project and The Missing Tooth.

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Backyard camping, baby animals and bad dreams. Join Billie B Brown in her three favourite sneaky stories. Billie's Sneaky Stories contains: The Midnight Feast, The Cutest Pet Ever and The Night Fright

What does the B in Billie B Brown stand for? Best friends, beach holidays and buddies. Join Billie B Brown in her three favourite super stories. Billie's Super Stories contains: The Second-best Friend, The Secret Message and The Copycat Kid.

Billie B Brown has started ballet classes. She wants to be a famous ballerina but, when Billie tries to be a dainty butterfly like the other girls, things end in chaos.

Billie B Brown is the best hairdresser in the world. She can make her dolls' hair beautiful so there should be no problem making her own hair beautiful, too.

Billie is so excited for the school bazaar! There's only one problem: her friends want to go on the Super-Dooper Snake ride, and Billie isn't sure she's brave enough ...

Billie's little brother is cute, but he can be annoying. Billie has to keep everything away from him. Especially the tower she has made for her school project.

Meet Billie B Brown... Billie can be many things. Sometimes she is brave. She can be beautiful, bold and busy. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit bossy....but Billie is always the best friend ever!

Billie can't wait for the new baby to arrive. She's even going to give it her favourite teddy! But what will happen when her parents go to hospital without her and Billie's teddy goes missing.

Billie's party is going to be the best ever. She has lots of fun games planned. But what if Billie's friends don't like her party, or what if they don't come.

There is a bully at Billie's school who is being mean to everyone. Billie needs to do something.

The new girl at school won't stop copying Billie. It is so annoying, what can Billie do?

Billie has found the most adorable guinea pig in the pet shop. She is going to love it forever, if only she can convince her mum and dad.

Billie's class used to swim in the little pool. But this year they are moving to the big one. Billie finds that a little scary.

Billie B Brown is her teacher's helper at the zoo and she has to stop everyone from being naughty. If only they'd listen to her.

Billie has kicked her new soccer ball over Grumpy Gertie's fence. Her friends say Gertie will never give it back. Can Billie find a way to befriend Gertie and get her ball?

Billie really wants to win the school hat parade. She has made lots of amazing hats! But when Billie gets stuck in bed with a horrible cold, will her hat parade plans be ruined?

Billie wants to save the planet, and she has a super-dooper new idea: to build a beehive! But why is Jack so upset about her plan?

It's going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile.

Billie B Brown and her best friend, Jack, are going to camp in Jack's backyard. They even have a whole packet of marshmallows for a midnight feast. But, it's very dark and scary out there alone.

Billie has lost her first tooth. It's very small, so she has to take special care of it. She can't wait for the Tooth Fairy to come.

Billie B Brown is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow. She knows her presents are hidden somewhere and starts searching for them. After all, a bit of peeking won't hurt.

Billie is saving up for a special toy and Jack is helping her do jobs. But what happens when Jack wants to spend money on something else.

Billie B Brown has always been best friends with Jack. Now Rebecca wants to be her best friend. Billie doesn't know who to choose.

Billie's family is off to the beach, but when they get there, her mum and dad just want to read books and nap. Will this be the most boring holiday ever.

Billie B Brown and Jack usually do everything together. When Jack plays soccer with the boys, Billie feels left out. The boys say girls can't play soccer but Billie has other ideas.

Billie is going on a plane to visit her grandma. They are going to do so many fun things together. Nothing can go wrong with this holiday.

One day, Billie and Jack find a note hidden under a rock at school. It seems to be written in code. It's time the two friends put their code-breaking skills to the test.

Billie and the Secret Mystery Club have a new mystery to solve. Someone has put leaves in Lola's sandwich. Soon, everyone suspects Benny but it's's up to the SMC to find the real culprit.

Billie and her friends dare each other to explore the spooky house at the end of the street. They are sure it's haunted. Sooo scary. But, if anyone can handle ghosts, it's Billie B Brown.

Someone has taken something from the principal's office at school and Billie and co want to find out who hasdone such a terrible thing. When one of Billie's friends becomes a suspect, Billie doesn't know who to trust anymore.

Someone has stolen all of the ripe strawberries from Mika's garden snd the Secret Mystery Club is determined to work out who it was. It might have been the gardener or the neighbours who just made a batch of strawberry jam. Whoever it was, they won't get far, not with the SMC on the case.

The school principal has given Billie and the Secret Mystery Club a very important mystery to solve. A long time ago, a time capsule was hidden in the school somewhere, and it's up to the SMC to find it.

Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does!

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

There's nothing normal about Uncle Chunk. He's eccentric, unpredictable and full of deep dark secrets. He hasn't been seen for years. Has he just popped in, or is there more to this mystery than meets a were-dragon's eye. And that's not the only thing Billy's got to worry about. Miss Hicks the werewolf has returned to school and his nemesis Scratchhook is watching his every move.

When nine-year-old Billy gets bitten by a lizard at the pet shop, strange things start to happen. His fingernails turn into claws, his skin becomes green and he starts breathing fire. Billy can't hide it any longer - he's turning into a dragon. And when his parents decide to sell him to the zoo, Billy has to make a decision. Find a way to change back, or lose his family forever. Being a dragon is more complicated than it sounds.

Billy's sister has been kidnapped by werewolves and only Billy the dragon can save her.

Billy is in serious trouble, he's struggling with his shapeshifting lessons, there's a werewolf out to get him and he's got his soccer trials tomorrow.

There is more to Billy Slater than just playing football, something he practises everyday.

Billy decides that he needs to look different, very different. He doesn't care that no-one much likes his spiky, coloured hair or his tatty, pinned clothes. Billy thinks he looks great.

The ibis is known in cities for its ability to pull snacks out of deep bins and to snatch up dropped chips. Some people might find them dirty. Other birds think them shameful, but find out why the ibis holds its head high.

'Where's all the garbage and delightful bin juice? This trash can is empty, I feel like a goose! That dirty truck is stealing my food! It's simply not on. How terribly rude!' Ibis has a grand plan to take back her trash! But look out, she's got some very hungry competition...

Following her beak, on long gangly legs, Ibis spies something shiny - glittering eggs! But there's kids on a hunt! And a bunny on the loose! 'Shoo, Bin Chicken! Scram, Garbage Goose!' It's Easter morning, and there are eggs everywhere. Ibis had better hop to it and get hunting!

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

This is the story of one bird, one seed and one tree. When a bird drops a seed to the floor of an English forest, who could imagine that it would be the start of a journey that continued across thousands of kilometres to Australia and into future generations.

An introduction to our feathered friends and their essential features. Simple explanations and beautiful illustrations help readers to find information.

Factual information about birds with plenty of descriptions and images.

Keeping a bird is a big responsibility. Your bird relies on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your bird is sick or injured, you need to make sure it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a bird as a pet.

Where, how and why birds build nests written in charming verses filled with highly descriptive language and beautiful illustrations.

Questions and answers about birds include information on bills and beaks, threats to birds and living with human changes to the environment. Colourful illustrations, fact boxes and captions are included.

Birk the Berserker is a young Viking who cannot be fierce. Even his own mother finds him embarrassing. Forced to go raiding, Birk is captured by villagers who plan to execute him. Eventually, the peaceful Birk can turn his back on violence.

The sun gives the moon as a gift to the animals, but it makes the moon come and go to remind the animals to appreciate it. Exciting pictures of the moon and the sun.

Explores the story of a family living on the coast of south-east Australia who travel to the Australian Alps in the summer to meet with other tribes and feast on Bogong moths. At the end of the season they travel back to their home for lobster season. Includes references to Indigenous trading, Aboriginal lifestyle pre-colonisation, bush tucker, traditional language and boundary divisions and Indigenous seasons.

Meet a group of very strange creatures indeed. The characters include Masiakasaurus, a fiercesome beast whose mouth bristled with serrated, slightly hooked teeth; Deinocheirus with his ungainly long arms and huge triple claws; and Epedendrosaurus with a tiny body and pinky fingers as long as his arms.

Blabbermouth = a person who talks too much = Amelie Anderson. Amelie is a blabbermouth. She's not a bad kid, she's just so bubbly that sometimes words fizz right out of her mouth! And then things go wrong. Terribly wrong. But she's determined to fix all that. It's time for a reputation make-over!

Amelie is a notorious blabbermouth with two VERY BIG SECRETS: 1. She is the mysterious author of the school newsletters advice column. 2. Her uncles dog has an adorable litter of puppies! Amelie plans to surprise everyone at school by bringing in a puppy for show and tell. Maybe shell even win over her snarky frenemy, Paris Sheridan! But keeping so many secrets is hard when you're a blabbermouth, and letters asking for her advice are coming thick and fast. Can Amelie keep it all together?

All the adults in the village have lost their magic so it's up to the children to again confront the evil sorcerers. This takes them to the Black Crypt under the mountain and the realms of the undead.

Black dog and Christina live together in a little house near a forest. They have been best friends for a very long time. Then, suddenly, on a cold day in winter, everything begins to change.

Black fella white fella doesn't matter what your colour - the message is clear, We are all brothers and sisters no matter where we are from in this world.

The most coquettish cow on the farm decides that she no longer likes being black and white, but it's not easy for a cow to change her spots.

Adam wants to be an astronaut; it's all he ever thinks about. But, after a close encounter with Mad Marvin and his amazing space bubble, Adam changes his mind.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

A retelling of Henny Penny, substituting Australian animals and the bush environment. The sky is falling and Blossom Possum gathers the bushland creatures to journey beyond the black stump in search of the Prime Minister.

Sonya and Margo's grandmother hated her grey hair, but she loved blue. Sonya and Margo want to solve gran's problem.

A collection of poetry from some of Australia's most talented authors and illustrators. There are poems about bed time, baths, brothers and kabooms to enchant and entertain children and adults.

On a hill near a village, an old man lives with a strange collection of unwanted animals. Mutual fear and distrust keep the villagers and the old man apart until a boat appears.

From canoes to the modern cruise ships, man has long had an interest with exploring water. Hop aboard to discover the history and variety of boats from around the world and how they have been used through the years.

If you like weird and scary and have always wondered what a bog mummy is, then this history mystery is guaranteed to boost your strange meter. Come face to face with an 8000 year old human and discover how a bog mummy is formed.

Find out about the incredible hard bits under your skin, your bones, and what you'd look like if you didn't have any. This book tells you where you can find your smallest and biggest bones, why your fingers bend more than your toes, how your bones are held together and how they heal if you break them.

Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet. Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects.

In a world dazzled by the latest gadgets and mesmerized by Internet videos, the humble book seems like the most ordinary thing that could be. And, perhaps it is, until you learn to look closer and closer and closer. Suddenly, you're in a world that only you can imagine.

World book day is approaching and the Brownies are celebrating, and working towards their booklover badge.

This book is a photographic collection of Australian and New Zealand reptiles, along with a fact and information box. It covers species from all the major reptile groups, crocodiles and alligators, turtles and tortoises, snakes and lizards, and the tuataras. The quality and size of each photograph is very impressive, allowing the reader to marvel at the colour and detail of the reptiles. Many of the reptiles shown in this book are found nowhere else on earth, making it very unique.

Full of adventure and humour, these are not just for boys, but for all young readers who love aliens, heroes, football and go-karting! Yippee! Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen.

Boots are disappearing from the farm. Lucy and Jack try to discover who, or what, is the boot thief.

My name is Frog and I started at a new school this year and I am trying to fit in. Sometimes you just have to be a little bit crazy right? It was a great plan but now Evie thinks I am completely nuts and Luisa has decided that I am the perfect person to make fun of. Milo is grumpy and I am about to tell everyone the whole story about my secret twin brother with the same name. True story. Sometimes when I am bored, I get myself into so much trouble ...

My name is Milo Kim and right now I am chasing $105 as it flies down my street straight towards Evie Wilson's house. This could end in disaster. Rocco, Luisa and Zac must be laughing their heads off They're hiding behind a tree, watching. Who knows what is happening with Frog, the new guy from next door. He invented his own style of martial arts but he is not very good at it even though he made it up. Finding this much money should have been a good thing, but this is terrible. And to think it all started because I was bored.

Boris lives a rather quiet and simple life with his parents in Hogg Bay. His home is an old bus, which took his parents to numerous, exciting places around the world, but now it just sits. Boris dreams and pesters, agitating for the bus to travel once again, perhaps to Africa to see lions. One day, it finally happens, the bus is on the move, although not nearly as far as Boris anticipated.

Boris, the warthog, has pets galore but not yet the one he craves. His passion is the komodo dragon of Indonesia and, each week, he gives a talk to his class about its poisonous spit and sharp teeth. He writes to the zoo, inviting its komodo dragon to Hogg Bay for a holiday. Before even receiving a reply, Boris proudly announces its arrival and arranges a big, welcoming presentation.

Boris is so scary and so ugly he scares himself when he catches a glimpse of himself in a mirror. To be forced to stay in a room full of mirrors would be the worst fate he could imagine. When Boris takes up ballet, he must face his worst fears.

It's the Hogg Bay Show and Boris is excited. He has entered everything from best pumpkin to best pet, and he's even baked his own carrot cake. Boris wants is to win first prize. But Frank the sheep has other ideas.

Boris, the warthog, is having a sleepover, camping in the backyard with Frederick and Alice. They are not one bit scared of the dark, no way. But, they do wonder what that strange light is, moving around outside the tent.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Maddie loves to sing and make up new songs. Her favourite is her humpback whale song, so she is very excited when her Mum and Grandma promise to take her to Shark Bay to see the whales. When they set off in their car and rattly old caravan, it looks like they might not get there at all. But, with some help along the way, Maddie's dream might still come true.

From Australian sporting legends to international superstars, these women are at the top of their sporting games. Find out what inspires them and how they got to be the champions they are.

How did the last Eastern Barred Bandicoot on the Australian mainland end up living in a rubbish tip?

Bow-wow may look like an average terrier, one that will face down every foe. However, there is one foe that Bow-Wow finds not only annoying but unusual. Bow-wow experiences the full gamut of emotions in this surreal, visual adventure.

Mervyn is entranced by the chicks as soon as he sees them at school, but he had not realised how many problems a box of chicks could cause.

The boy lives in a city, where everything is fast and loud. But amidst the bustle and the noise, the boy has a secret ... In the overgrown lot next to his apartment building, deep within the green, he has a friend. But one day progress arrives, bringing with it plans for something new, and the boy must find a way to save his friend before it's too late ...

A father invents the best toy in the world to keep his son company while he goes away. In the beginning, the boy also thinks that the toy is wonderful, it can do anything. But, over time, the boy starts to wonder about the toy and begins to change his mind.

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises -- some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mum, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But from the first meeting, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mum that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.

George really wants to go to Big Spills Water World. It's a long way from Mumblegum, but Gran has the answer - an old stock horse and a race.

Henry's parents don't like his new friend, but his friend turns out to be the best one to help his Dad who is trying to win the charity go-kart race for work.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Everything you need to know about battling beasts in the air. Discover what you should take, what to look for and how to battle beasts and win. The battles with the beasts of Beastium continue.

Previously published as Flamatoraq. Kai Masters is a border guard and beast battler. Things have changed again in Beastium. There are new beasts. Bigger, stronger beasts. Mutants. Kai must mix things up. Can he win against the air mutant?

Only a wall divides Earth from Beastium. The border guards protect the wall and Earth. Kai Masters, border guard and beast battler, is now a captain, and can choose other border guards to help him battle. More beasts have escaped from the Outlands back into Beastium. And now something strange has happened to the pests. Kai will need the help of Border Guard Ying Li and her robotic cat.

When dead fish covered in glowing moss wash up on the beach, Kai knows it's time for battle. Kai chooses the Torpedo Bowshot to battle the water beast but doesn't know if it will work against toxic jellyfish. Republished as Water beast.

Something strange is happening in Beastium. A new mutant beast is filling the water land with rocks. Border guard Kai must defeat the beast and battle well enough to prove himself a worthy Border Captain.

Kai Masters is now a Border Captain and there are more beasts, , the Mega-mutants, in Beastium. Kai needs help. He must build a team and choose a battle partner.

When strange-coloured fireballs set a garbage bin on fire, Kai knows it's time for battle. He hopes that his Pyro-Foamer can hose down the Infamagon fire beast's fire-ball attack.

Eggs have hatched in Terradon but it is not a rock beast. Border guard Kai must battle the new mutant by trying out his new combo gear and super-fast jet.

When it starts to snow in the middle of summer, Kai knows it is time for battle. Things will heat up when Kai uses his sub-mobile stop the ice beast.

Kai Masters is a Border Captain. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. There are more beasts in Beastium. Mega-mutants. Kai needs help. He must build a team. He must choose a battle partner. Can Kai and Will win against the ice mega-mutant?

When strange-coloured fireballs set a garbage bin on fire, Kai knows it's time for battle. He hopes his Pyro-Foame will be able to hose down the Infamagon fire beast's fire-ball attack.

Kai Masters is a border guard, who together with his robotic dog, BC3, is charged with defending the borderlands against invading beasts. Kai has to travel by submarine to an icy land to take on the giant snow-lizard, Chillmaxatan.

Everything you need to know about beast battling on the land. Discover what you should take, what to look out for and how to battle beasts and win. The battles with the beasts of Beastium continue.

When ash starts to fall from the sky, Kai knows it is time for battle. He hopes that his skills and his Jet Drill will be enough to stop the volcano beast. Kai will have to dig deep.

Kai Masters is a Border Captain. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. There are more beasts in Beastium. Mega-mutants. Kai needs help. He must build a team. He must choose a battle partner. Can Kai and Jay win against the lava mega-mutant? Previously published as Torlavasaur.

Join Kai Masters, Border Guard, as he battles beasts to keep Earth safe. The first eight stories in the series.

When mud starts to fall from the sky, Kai knows it is time for battle. Kai and his Sludge Bot will have to work hard to stop the mud beast. Things are going to get dirty.

Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Kai must face the beast from the rock world. Will he need more than his X Archer T10 to win against the hurl attacks?

Only a wall divides Earth from the beasts of Beastium. Only Kia Masters, Border guard, and his dogbot defend the wall and protect Earth. When mud starts to fall from the sky, Kai knows it is time for battle. Kai and his Sludgebot will have to work hard to stop the mud beast. Things are going to get dirty.

When there is a lightning storm but no rain, Kai knows it is time for battle. Kai and his Jet Charger must try and stop the storm beast. Kai will need to power up.

Something strange is happening in Beastium. There is a dust storm in the wind land and a new mutant beast appears. Border guard Kai must try out his new gear in the battle against the beast.

Kai Masters is a border guard, who together with his robotic dog, BC3, defends the borderlands against invading beasts. If Kai succeeds in his battles, he will receive upgrades and new equipment. He must not fail. This time Kai has to fly to the borderland Tempesta, where the wind and fire lands meet, to take on an enormous dragon called Stormegadon.

Kai Masters is a border guard who, together with his robotic dog BC3, is charged with defending the borderlands against invading beasts. If Kai succeeds in his battles, he will receive upgrades and new equipment. Kai must not fail. This time, Kai has to battle Terradon, a giant monster made of rock. republished as Rock beast.

Kai Masters is a border guard and beast battler. Things have changed again in Beastium. There are new, mutant beasts that are bigger and stronger. Kai will have to learn quickly to battle these beasts and take them to the Outlands.

Kai Masters is now a Border Captain and there are more beasts in Beastium. Mega-mutants. Kai needs help. He must build a team. He must choose a battle partner.

Beasts have escaped from the Outlands and are back in Beastium. Two new beasts, Mega mutants, are fighting in the fire land. Kai and his battle partner, Jay Armstrong, must work out how to battle these beasts and win.

Only a wall lies between the Beasts of Beastium and Earth, and Kai Masters, border guard. When a freaky red tornado hits, Kai knows it's time for battle. Kai chooses his Astro-Jet Striker to battle the wind beast.

Kai Masters is a border guard, who together with his robotic dog, BC3, is charged with defending the borderlands against invading beasts. This time, Kai has to travel to the lava land, Volcon, to take on the fire-beast, Lavamaxasau. This may prove to be his biggest challenge yet.

Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. When Kai chooses the Torpedo Crossbow to battle the water beast, he doesn't know if it will work against toxic jellyfish or be able to take on a wave attack.

Whenever Harry is made to do something he doesn't like, he shouts 'Wolf' and everyone runs away. This means that Harry is left to do exactly what he wants. A retelling of a famous fable, with an unexpected ending.

Billy Humble must show Lucky Fries O'Mighty, who gets everything he wants, what he's missing out on.

Not everyone has a name which is quick and easy to say, but a name is important and a name has a story. Zimdalamashkermishkada knows this more than many. Shortening his name would be easy for others, but something about that does not feel right. With a little confidence and a little patience, his name does not seem so

Everyone likes David, the boy with flowers in his hair. He's sweet and gentle, just like his colorful petals. David and his best friend have a great time together, finding the good puddles, making up songs, and running away from the bees. But one day David comes to school wearing a hat, and he is quiet. When he takes off the hat, his bright petals flutter down like butterflies. Now, where his flowers were looks twiggy and prickly, causing the other children to stay away. But David's best friend has an idea- a way to help David get his color back, wielding paintbrushes and plenty of love. Sensitively told and simply illustrated, Jarvis's story invites even the youngest children to talk about difficult subjects in an age-appropriate way- and feel inspired to support others when they face trying times.

Find out all about that incredible machine inside your head, your brain. This book tells you what your brain would feel like if you could touch it, which bit of your brain does what, how it remembers things and what it gets up to while you're fast asleep.

Helena loves to help out at the vet's surgery where her older cousin Lucy works as a nurse. Then one day, a young ginger cat is rushed in, having been injured by a car. Helena helps to care for the cat she calls Caramel, but she worries what will happen to Caramel if his owner cannot be found.

Little Penguin loves being with his dad. When Papa goes fishing, Little Penguin isn't happy but decides to be brave and have an adventure of his own.

A picture book about the bravest bear, the persistent penguin, opportunistic wolf, boastful bear and sly dragon. The problem is everyone wants to tell the story their own way.

Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Helena. Her life was almost perfect. Only one thing spoiled it. Helena's father couldn't speak normally. Everything he said came out in a roar and was way too loud.

Brian, the Giant, has made muffins but they keep disappearing. Brian needs to find out who is responsible for the thefts.

A cautionary tale set on an imaginary island with monsters, heroes and interesting characters and events. What the islanders do to each other when they declare war on each other, involving custard and Christmas puddings among other things is one thing, but, once the real enemy is let loose, ordinary people do extraordinary things.

Billy has been learning about World War II at school and, in particular, about rationing, allotments and how to make something out of nothing, including bananas out of parsnips.

Sally Tinker makes machines and her baby brother, Joe, breaks them. Sally is the world's foremost inventor under the age of twelve and she just knows she can build a better brother than the messy, smelly version she has. Sally's invention, Brobot, is fantastic. That is, until the remote gets broken and Brobot is out of control.

Simple, factual information about brown bears, with beautifully presented photographs and illustrations. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

The brown dog often visits Henry on rainy, grey afternoons. Usually he doesn't hang around for long. But this time the brown dog decides to stay, and Henry needs to find a way to make him leave.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Brucie, the joey kangaroo, loves reading books and doing science reports. When a catastrophe occurs that will prevent Santa from delivering the presents, Brucie must use all his smarts to help Santa fly the ute on Christmas Eve.

When Poppy buys a wild, beautiful brumby at an auction she doesn't think about the consequences. Everyone thinks she's crazy trying to take on a wild horse, although Poppy is sure she can help him. But Poppy had no idea how difficult a wild brumby would be to handle, and she's heartbroken when he bares his teeth at her whenever she tries to go near him. Can she prove them wrong and work out how to bond with her brumby, or has she finally bitten off more than she can handle?

Skeeta Anderson woke up one morning to find that his bum was gone. And not only his bum, but the bum of every single person in the town of Bugalugs.

Factual information about bugs with plenty of descriptions and images.

A look at animals that build and the reasons why they do it. The book includes simple factual information, beautifully presented photographs and illustrations, a glossary and an index.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Sometimes Science can be hard work when learning about tricky facts and concepts. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain all about the physical science of electricity. You will be surprised at how easy it is to understand the very same knowledge used by engineers!

There are many forms of energy. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain how energy is stored, how it changes and how people use it. Learn about fossil fuels and renewable resources. Discover how to reduce and use energy responsibly.

Sometimes Science can be hard work when learning about tricky facts and concepts. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain all about the physical science of force and motion. You will be surprised at how easy it is to understand the very same knowledge used by engineers!

Sometimes Science can be hard work when learning about tricky facts and concepts. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain all about the physical science of gravity. You will be surprised at how easy it is to understand the very same knowledge used by engineers!

Sometimes Science can be hard work when learning about tricky facts and concepts. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain all about the physical science of heat. You will be surprised at how easy it is to understand the very same knowledge used by engineers!

What is light, and how do we see? Follow cartoon character Light through raindrops, eyeballs, and telescopes to find out! Through bright and colourful comic-book-style pages, kids will learn about light waves, colours, and lenses. They will have fun exploring such concepts as absorption, reflection, and refraction.

Sometimes Science can be hard work when learning about tricky facts and concepts. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain all about the physical science of magnetism. You will be surprised at how easy it is to understand the very same knowledge used by engineers!

Everything in the world is made up of matter. Tiny particles, called atoms, bond together to form molecules. These molecules form states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. Read along with these colourful characters and learn all about matter and how it changes.

What is matter? What is matter made up of? Everything you use in your daily life is made of matter. Too often we take matter for granted. Read along with these colourful characters and learn about matter. You will never take matter for granted again!

Sometimes Science can be hard work when learning about tricky facts and concepts. Read along with these colourful characters as they explain all about the physical science of force and motion. You will be surprised at how easy it is to understand the very same knowledge used by engineers!

Bullet trains originated in Japan and they're the fastest trains on Earth. Find out about the history of bullet trains, the technology that makes their high speeds possible and what bullet trains may be like in the future.

Each day Leroy, who's in grade one, and his older sister, Ruby, catch the bus to school. On every trip, DJ, an angry high school student, makes Leroy's life a misery through bullying, along with threats of what might happen if he tells anyone. Ruby encourages Leon to tell either his teacher or their parents, but Leroy resists. DJ's power is too strong.

A bumblebee queen's life is a busy one. She pollinates plants, builds wax honey-pots and lays eggs to produce future queens, male drones and the workers who make honey and defend the colony. Sadly, bumblebee numbers are in dramatic decline.

Daisy shares stories, jokes and titbits. Find out how floppyitis gets Daisy out of all her chores, colours Daisy has invented and what animals look like from underneath.

When Burglar Bill is burgled by Burglar Betty and finds a baby in a box, he changes his wicked ways.

A look at animals that burrow. The book includes simple factual information, beautifully presented photographs and illustrations, a glossary and an index.

Grandparents are special. In these four short stories from Western Australia, four Aboriginal Australian writers have crafted stories featuring grandparents with their families. Fun, adventurous tales, featuring Noonga and Wongutha words, illustrations and local knowledge.

There has been a terrible drought and a multitude of Australian birds put on a gala concert to cheer themselves up. There is singing and dancing and magic tricks, but the final performance is the perfect end to a wonderful bush concert. Told in humorous rhyme.

Auntie Doreen is taking the kids on a real bush holiday, like they wouldn't believe.

'The Bush Turkey, or Scrub Turkey as he is sometimes known is always busy and this one is building a best-ever nest. Find out what happens when this bird takes charge. Lots of fun is sure to follow.

Bindi and her friend spend an exhausting day helping out at the Australian Wildlife Hospital, caring for the victims of a local bushfire.

Australia is a big country with all sorts of weather and sometimes extreme weather, like bushfires. Bushfires can make a real mess of things. The air fills with smoke, the sky turns red and precious things burn. We don't need to be scared of bushfires, we just need to make sure we are ready for them. Learn about what causes bushfires, the clever people who keep an eye on them, and how to be prepared - not scared!

Jasper would rather draw graphs than play in the mud. Can this cutie pig find someone to adopt him who means business, too?

Lily's kitten, Buster, is so cute but he claws the furniture and knocks precious things off shelves. Mum and Dad are beginning to lose their patience. Lily makes excuses for Buster but, when he wrecks her costume for the school play, she's really upset. The Kitten Club girls must come up with some ideas to keep the naughty little kitten occupied and out of trouble.

Ernestine is in over her head. From Monday through to Sunday, Ernestine's week is packed with after-school lessons. She does tuba, knitting, sculpting, water ballet, yoga, yodelling and karate. Overwhelmed and exhausted, Ernestine decides to take matters into her own hands.

Simple, factual information about butterflies and moths, with beautifully presented photographs and illustrations. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

Test yourself on questions about butterflies and caterpillars. Don't look at the answers till you've had a go. Spectacular full colour photographs of these beautiful and fascinating insects show on every page.

The life span, mating behaviour, diet and self defence of butterflies and other insects, are revealed with amazing facts, relevant definitions and key terms.

This beautifully illustrated poetry book accurately describes fifteen different species of butterfly.

On his first day of school, a little boy struggles with missing his dog and the oddities of the English language. Perhaps he really will be in a big pickle on the bus. He doesn't want to open a can of worms but it is all a bit confusing.

Butterfly is no ordinary girl. On the day she is born, jealous Romola casts a wicked spell that causes little Butterfly to grow wings. She is different from all the other children, but when the future of the circus is put in danger, Butterfly finds a way to save it from closing.

Nothing much ever happens in Butti Butti. That is, not until the huge hairy bunyip comes to town. Someone very brave will have to hunt it down.

Sophie often sees old Mr Jenkins walking his puppy, Buttons, and wishes she could own a dog. Buttons loves the outdoors and is always running off, even though she knows she shouldn't. When Sophie sees Buttons climb out of the window, she thinks the puppy is running away again. But, Buttons isn't playing this time. Something at home is very wrong and she needs to let Sophie know.

Noor can't sleep. An annoying fly will not leave hime alone. Noor even thinks he can hear it talking. If only he knew how to get rid of flies.