Topic : "Year 4 easy reads"
Books for students in early Year 4
Total Results : 443
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71587 : 006 and a bit by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy is back with a felt-tip moustache, dark glasses, spy gadgets and a special spy code ready for action not as plain, old Daisy but as secret agent 006 and a bit. Topics /
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821830 : A-Z of Australian bush creatures, An by Mollard, Myke his unique A-Z book truly captures the range and diversity of our unique and wondrous Australian wildlife. Exploring common names, aboriginal names, Latin names and from every corner of Australia, the book includes over 400 native animals, from sea creatures and insects, to amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The book highlights the endangered, sometimes the extinct and the rare beauty of Australia and its islands and territories. Fully indexed, this book invites and engages kids (and kid-adults) of all ages to find, discover and learn all the animal names and compare their different types. Originally assisted by leading biologists, author Myke has ensured the illustrations are anatomically correct as well as vibrant and enchanting. As a bonus, you can find one human in the book doing what Myke loves best as a recreational pursuit. 3-4 booklist |
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1687 : Accidentally on purpose by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) When Daisy tipped sprinkles on Gabby's ice-cream cake and some went in mum's boots, it might have been an accident. There are lots of naughty things that Gabby might do accidentally or maybe even on purpose. Topics /
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580039 : Alien invaders from beyond the stars by Ivanoff, George Protector of planet Earth or abduction by extra-terrestrials! You see strange lights in the night sky one night. It's a flying saucer, just like in the movies. Inside are lizard aliens -- disguised as humans. They have come to invade the planet Earth. You want to resist but your actions may lead to the destruction of humankind . . . Do you have what it takes to save the world? Or will the aliens unleash their ultimate weapon? Topics /
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660117 : All about mermaids by Quinn, Izzy & Stankovic, Vlad (ill) Dive into the world of mermaids and discover everything there is to know about the ocean's most mysterious creatures. From where they are found to how they sleep, from what they eat to how they raise their young, All About Mermaids is overflowing with fascinating facts that are sure to enchant and enlighten readers. 3-4 booklist |
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9893 : All pigs are beautiful by King-Smith, Dick & Jeram, Anita (ill) If you like pigs, you will love this story book about how pigs live and how you can keep them as pets. Topics /
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751217 : Alphabetical Tashi by Fienberg, Anna & Fienberg, Barbara & Gamble, Kim (ill) & Gamble, Arielle (ill) & Gamble, Greer In a land far away, you'll find A boy called Tashi, brave and bold, Baba Yaga the witch, cunning and cold, Chintu the giant, bigger than most, Dragon of fire, who'll turn you to toast! Learn the alphabet and journey through Tashi's world filled with mythical creatures, wild adventures and magic in a story especially created by Anna and Barbara Fienberg with original artwork by the late illustrator Kim Gamble, beautiful restored and rendered by his artist daughters, Arielle and Greer Gamble. 3-4 booklist |
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880712 : Amanda Commander: The pinky promise by Vass, Coral & Cooper Smith, Heidi (ill) When every girl in Year Three gets an invitation to Eve's birthday party except Amanda, Amanda makes a plan, with the help of the Dolphin Squad, to win herself an invitation before the week is through. It's operation invitation! Amanda tries everything to make Eve like her and get an invitation to the party, until she finally learns it's more important to be kind, not for what you can get but because of who you are. 3-4 booklist |
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700418 : Amazing discoveries of 100 brilliant scientists, The by Wheatley, Abigail & Dupond, Leonard (ill) From atoms to Xrays and from the Big Bang to the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world again and again. Dip inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries! 3-4 booklist |
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795641 : Anemone is not the enemy by McGregor, Anna Anemone lives alone in the rock pool. The tide comes in and the tide goes out. All Anemone wants is a friend, but friends are hard to make when you accidentally sting everyone who comes near you. Perhaps Clownfish has a solution to the problem ... 3-4 booklist |
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17116 : Aphrodite Alexandra by Bouras, Gillian & Pignataro, Anna (ill) Aphrodite Alexandra is named after both her grandmothers who grew up in different countries and don't want anything to do with each other at all. Aphrodite Alexandra visits both grandmothers often and loves the stories they tell her about their childhoods. She realises they both have more in common than they think. 3-4 booklist |
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751174 : Around Australia in 30 places by Manners, Rochelle & Various (ill) Starting in Brisbane, Wombat travels Australia, telling readers what makes the location special. Wombat slops on some sunscreen to visit the beaches of the Gold Coast. He spots a roo at Taronga Zoo and gets out his cricket bat to play at Adelaide Oval. 3-4 booklist |
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660123 : Ask Hercules Quick by Dubosarsky, Ursula & Joyner, Andrew (ill) The box of magic tricks in the shop window was expensive and Hercules Quick did not have enough money in his piggy bank to buy it. What he needed was a job. Hercules certainly had plenty of neighbours who needed his help from babysitting to singing and even finding lost ping pong balls. He even got a bonus in the form of a tadpole named Sylvie. Despite all of his hard work, Hercules still did not have enough money but he realised that real magic doesn't need to come out of a box of magic tricks! 3-4 booklist |
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846236 : Australian backyard birdies by Geppert, Andy This is a common pigeon. Common because it's almost identical to every other pigeon. You'll sometimes see a white one. That's because it's just had a bath. I made that last bit up. If you would like to learn more VERY REAL facts like this about some of Australia's most common backyard birds, this is the book for you. I mean, who doesn't want to know what bok, bok, bok means in chicken? Or how often a budgerigar poops? A handy first field guide packed full of fascinating facts (some of them are even true) about Australia's most common backyard birds. 3-4 booklist |
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1324 : Ava adds by Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill) Ava loves playing shops. Can she get Billy to buy anything. 3-4 booklist |
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4078 : Ava and Angus: Showtime by Harmer, Wendy & Edmonds, Andrea (ill) Ava and Angus are off to the Doolimba show, with its fun rides and lots of cute animals. But, when the daring twins, Donna and Danny Donnelly, tempt Ava to sneak into the animals' shed at night time, dozens of prize animals escape their pens. Ava and Angus' delightful trip has turned into a disaster. The Donnelly twins might own up. If not, Ava and Angus will take all the blame. 3-4 booklist |
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73222 : Ava Anne Appleton: Accidental adventurer by Harmer, Wendy & Edmonds, Andrea (ill) Ava has an orderly life, which is just how she likes it. Then her parents decide it is time to travel Australia for one year, but it sounds like a terrible adventure to Ava. 3-4 booklist |
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5379 : Ava Anne Appleton: Catching a wave by Harmer, Wendy & Edmonds, Andrea (ill) Ava Anne Appleton continues her road trip adventures and the next stop is the beach. When she meets a new friend who needs her help, Ava's courage is tested to overcome her fears. Topics /
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3447 : Ava Anne Appleton: Up and away by Harmer, Wendy & Edmonds, Andrea (ill) The Appleton family continue their road trip and Ava has found that being on the road is quite an adventure. But, when faced with going higher than she ever thought possible, Ava wonders if she will be up to this new adventure. 3-4 booklist |
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28715 : Bat loves the night by Davies, Nicola & Fox-Davies, Sarah (ill) 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. Topics /
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789 : Batter up by Clark, Sherryl & Stewart, Chantal (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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5419 : Bear with the sword, The by Cali, Davide & Foli, Gianluca (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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4816 : Bears in the forest by Wallace, Karen & Firth, Barbara (ill) 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. Topics /
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782508 : Bee detectives by Ryan-Rendall, Vanessa & Quinlan, Brenna (ill) 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 Topics /
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822 : Bernice knows best by Dann, Max & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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9926 : Bicycle, The by Thompson, Colin & Blake, Quentin (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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73759 : Big bad bunnies by Katz, Danny & Vane, Mitch (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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1008 : Big bad bushranger by Brown, Bob & Wood, Ben (ill) A clever wombat is the perfect bushranger. He knows the best hiding spots in New South Wales. 3-4 booklist |
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45607 : Big blue whale by Davies, Nicola & Maland, Nick (ill) 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. Topics /
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33005 : Billie B Brown: The bad butterfly by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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11789 : Billie B Brown: The beautiful haircut by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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860445 : Billie B Brown: The best day ever by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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 ... 3-4 booklist |
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62515 : Billie B Brown: The bully buster by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) There is a bully at Billie's school who is being mean to everyone. Billie needs to do something. Topics /
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33267 : Billie B Brown: The deep end by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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88734 : Billie B Brown: The extra special helper by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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44482 : Billie B Brown: The midnight feast by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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39614 : Billie B Brown: The perfect present by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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33007 : Billie B Brown: The second-best friend by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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35564 : Billie B Brown: The soccer star by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. Topics /
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13829 : Billie B mystery: Spooky house by Rippin, Sally & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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57812 : Blast off by Clark, Margaret 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. 3-4 booklist |
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908 : Blue hair day by Moloney, James Sonya and Margo's grandmother hated her grey hair, but she loved blue. Sonya and Margo want to solve gran's problem. 3-4 booklist |
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660674 : Boat of stars, A by Connolly, Margaret & Prior, Natalie Jane 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. 3-4 booklist |
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846243 : Bored: Milo finds $105 by Stanton, Matt 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. 3-4 booklist |
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5675 : Bouncing back: an eastern barred bandicoot story by Cleave, Rohan & Tulloch, Coral (ill) How did the last Eastern Barred Bandicoot on the Australian mainland end up living in a rubbish tip? Topics /
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9416 : Box of chicks, A by Moloney, James 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. 3-4 booklist |
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50450 : Boy vs beast: Air by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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734625 : Boy vs beast: Air mutant by Park, Mac 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? Topics /
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13520 : Boy vs beast: Aquatan by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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2846 : Boy vs beast: Aquaterros by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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16162 : Boy vs beast: Chillterratan by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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29741 : Boy vs Beast: Fire beast by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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4674 : Boy vs beast: Flamatoraq by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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35151 : Boy vs Beast: Ice beast by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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10866 : Boy vs Beast: Ice mega-mutant by Park, Mac 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? Topics /
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8473 : Boy vs beast: Infernix by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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44146 : Boy vs beast: Isolus by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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32056 : Boy vs beast: Land by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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34085 : Boy vs Beast: Lava beast by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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35060 : Boy vs beast: Mega battles by Park, Mac Join Kai Masters, Border Guard, as he battles beasts to keep Earth safe. The first eight stories in the series. Topics /
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5068 : Boy vs beast: Mud beast by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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11659 : Boy vs beast: rock beast by Park, Mac 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? Topics /
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99094 : Boy vs beast: Sludgia by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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14646 : Boy vs Beast: Storm beast by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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5413 : Boy vs beast: Stormasaurix by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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30140 : Boy vs beast: Tempesta by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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9462 : Boy vs beast: Terradon by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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18769 : Boy vs beast: Terraserpix by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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30548 : Boy vs beast: Terratoratan by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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18896 : Boy vs beast: Torlavasaur by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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7118 : Boy vs beast: Tornados by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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45258 : Boy vs beast: Volcan by Park, Mac 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. Topics /
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862624 : Boy with flowers in his hair, The by Jarvis 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. 3-4 booklist |
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13782 : Brilliant Billy does his bit by Hutton, Simon & Glicksman, Caroline (ill) 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. Topics /
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989 : Bugalugs bum thief, The by Winton, Tim 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. 3-4 booklist |
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11275 : Bunch of daisies, A by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) 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. Topics /
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72124 : Butterflies in my stomach and other school hazards by Bloch, Serge 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. Topics /
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31009 : Captain Jimmy Cook discovers Third Grade by Temple, Kate & Temple, Jol & Foye, Jon (ill) Jimmy Cook believes he is related to Captain James Cook and has plans to become an explorer. He decides to start in Hawaii. But, first, Jimmy has to navigate Third Grade and win the Wheetblocks competition to get there. That means beating the world's most annoying person, Alice Toolie. 3-4 booklist |
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21219 : Castle of the zombies by Williams, Sean & O'Connor, Nial (ill) One night, Ollie Johnson wakes suddenly and surprises an intruder, a Fixer. When Ollie steps outside, he is plunged into a strange medieval world, where walls can have ears and eyes, and brains, and stomachs too. The despicable Lord Wight wants to take over everything and everyone, and only a couple of kids stand in his way. One of them is still in his pyjamas. 3-4 booklist |
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12407 : Caterpillar, butterfly by French, Vivian & Voake, Charlotte (ill) A child and her grandfather watch as a family of tiny caterpillar eggs turn into beautiful butterflies. At each stage, the story reveals their awe at the magic of what is happening. The illustrations come with notes on the scientific details. Topics /
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855859 : Ceremony by Goodes, Adam & Liang, Ellie & Hardy, David (ill) A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy. Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony. Our family gathers as the fire burns. The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . . Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be? Joyful and full of fun, Ceremony invites you to celebrate the rich traditions of dance, family, community and caring for Country from the world's oldest continuous culture. Topics /
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2434 : Chook Chook: Little and Lo in the city by Chim, Wai & Lord, Aileen (ill) When Mei's mother remarries, Mei's world crumbles. The one-eyed butcher hangs his carcasses in Mei's favourite hideout and the two families' roosters don't get along. Mei has to share a room with a step-brother who snores and her brother, Guo, leaves home to study. It's all too much for Mei. She decides to run away, taking her chooks with her, to find her brother in the far away city. Topics /
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5979 : Chook Chook: Mei's secret pets by Chim, Wai & Lord, Aileen (ill) Since the death of Mei's father, her mother has refused to keep animals on the family farm. So, when Mei finds two baby chickens, she shares her delightful discovery with no one but her older brother, Guo. Mei does her best to keep her newfound friends a secret but all does not go as planned. When Ma sells the chooks to the fearsome one-eyed butcher, their fates seem sealed. Topics /
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3423 : Chook Chook: Saving the farm by Chim, Wai & Lord, Aileen (ill) It's Chinese New Year and, for Mei and her family, things are grim. It's been another bad harvest and the government is building a major freeway that will tear their little farm apart. One by one, Mei's neighbours are convinced to sell their land and, despite Ma's and stepfather Jin's best efforts to fight, it looks like their farm will be next. Mei and her beloved chickens must try to save their farm and keep the family together. Topics /
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2742 : Chook Doolan: Newest pet, The by Roy, James & Gifford, Lucinda (ill) It's Pet Day at school but Chook's friend, Joe, doesn't have a pet. To cheer him up, Chook decides they should try to find him one, just for the day. But, Joe is so sad he can't even come up with a plan. Chook must try to think of a plan to help his friend and be brave enough to carry it out. 3-4 booklist |
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2687 : Chook Doolan: Rules are rules by Roy, James & Gifford, Lucinda (ill) Walking to school by himself is too scary for Chook until Dad tells him the special rule for getting to school safely. Not talking to anyone until you are inside the school gates is too easy. But, not talking means that Chook 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 rules are rules. 3-4 booklist |
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6218 : Christmas rose, The by Blaxland, Wendy & Hennessy, Lucy (ill) The fields near Bethlehem are filled with joy when angels appear telling of the birth of a very special baby. Men are travelling to give the baby gifts, but Madelon has nothing, what could she possibly give him when she meets him. 3-4 booklist |
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7576 : Cinderfella by Bates, Dianne & Viska, Peter (ill) Cinderfella from the Planet Jetsonia meets Princess Esmerelda of the Planet Earth and strange things happen. 3-4 booklist |
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53765 : Cindy-Ella, an Aussie Cinderella by Champion, T & Singleton, G (ill) Aussie Cinderella who is hard-working, has a fairy godnanna and a lost thong is after Steve, the best sheep shearer in town. 3-4 booklist |
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23815 : City of robots by Ivanoff, George Robot ruler or cyborg slave! A chance encounter with an escaped mini-bot leads you to a military science facility. The place is filled with giant robots ready to unleash destruction upon the city. Unless you can stop them, a mechanical future with cyborg slaves awaits! Can you overpower the mighty machines, or will you be crushed beneath their marching feet? Topics /
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1309 : Cleo stories, The: The necklace and the present by Gleeson, Libby & Blackwood, Freya (ill) Having a big imagination means you can always find a way to have fun. Two short stories about six year old Cleo. 3-4 booklist |
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43960 : Click go the shears by Lance, Charlotte The illustrations breathe new life into this classic Australian folksong. The eccentric shearers have their work cut out for them but still find time for fun. 3-4 booklist |
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9417 : Climbing Mount Sugarbin by Harvey, Pam Nathan loves pistons, drive shafts and carburettors. He's entering Lightning Rager in the new section of the annual Mount Sugarbin Hill Climb Race. 3-4 booklist |
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765889 : Coming home to Country by Bancroft, Bronwyn Run to the creek, perch on a rock, slip into clear crystal water. An visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft. Topics /
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846137 : Cookie by Duff, Isabelle & Crispe, Susannah (ill) Cookie loves lots of things like smelly smells, chewy things and Girl. Cookie and Girl play together and learn to make each other happy. 3-4 booklist |
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779736 : Couch potato, The by John, Jory and Oswald, Pete (ill) The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. 3-4 booklist |
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1266 : Crackle by Clark, Margaret Earl wakes up one morning to find his hair sticking up like a toothbrush. He can't get it to stay down and he keeps on getting into trouble with everyone because of his weird appearance. Earl doesn't know what to do. 3-4 booklist |
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660484 : Crayons' Christmas, The by Daywalt, Drew & Jeffers, Oliver (ill) 'Tis the season for all of us to write our Christmas wish lists. But everyone knows - even the Crayons - that the best presents are the ones that you give. 3-4 booklist |
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22775 : Creepy crawly chaos by Ivanoff, George You are on a school excursion at the Entomology and Arachnology Research Centre when things go very wrong. It starts with a gigantic new breed of spider. Soon, there are insects everywhere. Whether it's moths swarming all over you or an army of vengeful praying mantises, the creatures are on the attack! Will you exterminate the bugs, or will you find yourself in the middle of creepy crawly chaos? Topics /
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27750 : Curse of the vampire by Williams, Sean & O'Connor, Nial (ill) Ollie is lost. The world he came from is just one of many. Some of them are almost identical to his. Others contain cyborg pirates, living castles, talking cats and, now, hungry vampires too. Getting back home is proving surprisingly difficult. Fleeing from the eerie Fixers, Ollie lands in a village, cursed by blood-sucking neighbours. 3-4 booklist |
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7256 : Daisy and the trouble with chocolate by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy is SO excited! She's been picked to look after the class hamsters, Pickle and Pops, over the Easter holidays - AND her mum's taking her to Chocolate Land!!! Trouble is, the two things probably shouldn't mix... Topics /
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21548 : Daisy and the trouble with Christmas by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Christmas, a time of peace and calm, unless you're hanging around with Daisy. Daisy has been excited about Christmas since September and that kind of excitement can only lead to trouble. Daisy loves sparkly lights, Christmas carols and the chance to be in the school play. Only catastrophe can occur when Daisy is allowed near the baby Jesus doll. Topics /
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4760 : Daisy and the trouble with giants by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy really loves playing giants after her teacher reads Jack and the Beanstalk. Gabby and Daisy vie to see who is the biggest. Daisy also wants to meet a real giant and this leads to trouble. Topics /
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10244 : Daisy and the trouble with kittens by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Thanks to nanny and grampy, Daisy and her mum are going on a holiday to Spain. Daisy is very excited and meets lots of new playmates. The trouble is, five of them are small and cute and furry. The other trouble is that there are so many things that can cause trouble. Topics /
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30682 : Daisy and the trouble with life by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) In Daisy's guide to life, nothing is black and white, and it is certainly not fair. While suffering from an upset tummy, Daisy has plenty of time to think about her goldfish, Freddy, who thinks he's a dolphin, the school name-caller, Jack Beechwhistle, remote control cars and hosepipes that don't do as they're told. Hopefully, life will improve when she's ungrounded and off the loo. Topics /
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1287 : Daisy and the trouble with zoos by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy, Gabby and Dylan are on a trip to the zoo for Daisy's birthday. She'll be able to enter the penguin area and actually feed the penguins. There's trouble when Daisy wants to adopt one of the penguins. Topics /
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886458 : Dancing with memories by Yule, Sally & Martins, Professor Ralph & Beer, Maggie & Orsini, Cheryl (ill) Meet Lucy.Lucy lives with dementia. She wishes she didn't, but she does. Her brain has changed, but she is still Lucy. Thank goodness she has a brain AND a heart. A moving and heartfelt picture book for young children and their families, to help them navigate the changes that come with living with Alzheimer's disease. 3-4 booklist |
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1347 : David, the best model maker in the world by Moloney, James David was the best model maker in the world. But one day a strange man sends him a new challenge. He may be the best model maker but he still may not be able to build the strange ball in the picture. 3-4 booklist |
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15129 : Day I turned ten, The by Godwin, Jane Jeremy is looking forward to his tenth birthday and has the day all planned out. But, with a very young brother in the family, things rarely go according to plan. 3-4 booklist |
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903327 : Diary of a rescued wombat by French, Jackie & Whatley, Bruce (ill) She is small. She is scared. She is lost. She is a baby wombat who needs a home. She is Mothball, a wombat destined to become famous. This is the (almost) true story of one small wombat who learnt how to train her humans - and inspired the internationally bestselling picture book Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley. 3-4 booklist |
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1442 : Dinosaur encore by Mullins, Patricia A simple, flip book that has lots of interesting dinosaur facts for you to test yourself. Perhaps you know which dinosaur was smaller than a Dalmatian dog or most like the modern day ostrich but, if you don't, you can find out by reading this book. Panoramic pictures of collage artwork add to the joy of learning more about the shape and size of dinosaurs. Topics /
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1500 : Double trouble by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Includes the Daisy books, Really really and You do, in one big book that is double the fun and double the trouble. Topics /
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1599 : Double trouble: dinosaur danger by Regan, Fiona & Shea, Louis (ill) The twins are going on a boring class excursion. But Tommy and Coop's latest prank is guaranteed to cause an uproar. Topics /
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34988 : Double trouble: midnight mischief by Regan, Fiona & Shea, Louis (ill) Tommy and Coop are so excited - it's their first school camp. But will mayhem at midnight mean it is their last. Topics /
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7457 : Double trouble: prank alert by Regan, Fiona & Shea, Louis (ill) Tommy and Coop just love pranking. But will the twins be in double the trouble after their big school prank. Topics /
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1586 : Double trouble: skateboard stars by Regan, Fiona & Shea, Louis (ill) Tommy and Coop are entering a skate competition. But can they come up with a plan to both be the skateboard star. Topics /
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1502 : Down in the dump with Dinsmore by Mahy, Margaret Dinsmore's teacher doesn't think the dump is an appropriate place for him to be researching his school project even though he finds all sorts of fascinating things there. He even begins to look like he belongs in a dump. Topics /
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916608 : Down in the dumps: The mystery box by Hargis, Wes Nana loves living at the dump and welcomes every new piece of trash with a happy hello. But when a Teddy Tedd Ted doll arrives still wrapped in his gift box, how will Nana and her friends help him find his way home? 3-4 booklist |
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916561 : Down in the dumps: Trash vs trucks by Hargis, Wes Oh, no! In Trash vs. Trucks, the second book in the Down in the Dumps series, the trucks are planning to move Nana's beautiful home at the Westerfield Waste Transfer and Recycling Center. And to a trash barge of all places, too! Nana isn't about to give up her beloved dump without a fight, but she'll need a plan first. Will Nana and her trash friends be able to save their home and stop the trucks from taking apart everything they've worked so hard to build. 3-4 booklist |
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9418 : Dracula tooth by McAllister, Peter Ryan likes being called Dracula Tooth especially if it means he can protect himself against the school bully. He likes it, that is, until he gets a late-night visit from Fangface and his gang. 3-4 booklist |
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872823 : Each orange had 8 slices by Giganti, Paul & Crews, Donald (ill) If each orange has 8 slices and each slice has 2 seeds, how many seeds are there in all? You'll have fun whether you multiply, add or count your way through the math puzzles hiding in the world all around you. 3-4 booklist |
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24957 : Eat your peas by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy won't eat her peas, no matter what her mother promises. They come to an agreement in the end when Daisy turns the tables on her mum. Topics /
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89630 : Emperor's egg, The by Jenkins, Martin & Chapman, Jane (ill) The Emperor penguin is the only large animal to remain on the Antarctic mainland throughout its bitterly, inhospitable winter. Once the female has laid her egg, she heads back to the sea, leaving the male to incubate it. He then spends two months standing on the freezing cold ice with the egg on his feet. Topics /
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41911 : Emu by Saxby, Claire & Byrne, Graham (ill) In the open forest, Emu gathers granite-green eggs under soft feathers. Emu will care for the eggs and protect the stripy chicks once they hatch. There are many hazards in the forest for this unusual family. 3-4 booklist |
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754869 : Escape from Lucien by Kibuishi, Kazu Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever. Topics /
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1802 : Ethan eats by Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill) Ethan eats everything except peas. What will he do when there's nothing else to eat. 3-4 booklist |
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1617 : Even bigger whoppers by Simons, Moya Natasha, the new girl at school, insists she's a Russian princess. She insists her life is in great danger. Her new friends don't know if this is true or the biggest whopper ever. 3-4 booklist |
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26521 : Extreme machine challenge by Ivanoff, George Daredevil driver or kidnapping by super spies! You are attending the Extreme Machine Expo. Every type of fast vehicle is on display -- some of them are even available to test! Among the mind-boggling sports cars, hovercrafts and jet planes are information stands, with creepy vendors asking weird questions. Will you fulfill your dream of becoming a pro racer, or will the machines and their owners turn against you? Topics /
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803461 : Eyes that kiss in the corners by Ho, Joanna & Ho, Dung (ill) A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. 3-4 booklist |
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855831 : Eyes that speak to the stars by Ho, Joanna & Ho, Dung (ill) A young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before- in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you. 3-4 booklist |
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718072 : Family by Muir, Aunty Fay & Lawson, Sue & Seymour, Jasmine (ill) Family. Listening. Sharing. Learning. Connecting. Heart and home. Family. Family is a thoughtful contemplation for all to learn the different ways that family makes us whole. This beautifully illustrated children's picture book shows everyone that "family" can be about heart and home; an endless sky; stories and songs. It "learns" us how to be with each other and with Country. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and this remarkably simple story teaches us all, that family can be many things. Topics /
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919026 : Farmhouse by Blackall, Sophie Over a hill, at the end of a road, by a glittering stream that twists and turns, stands a house with twelve children who eat and sleep and work and play, who get into trouble, and argue and dream, who milk the cows and fish in the stream - a farmhouse where they are growing up, waiting to see what the future might bring. 3-4 booklist |
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567929 : Fart monster and me: The crash landing by Miller, Tim & Stanton, Matt Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Are those clouds shaped like bottoms?! Nothing exciting has ever happened in Ben Dugan's backyard. That is, until something crash-lands from the biggest and smelliest storm cloud in the sky! In one split second, Ben's life changes forever. 3-4 booklist |
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567926 : Fart monster and me: The new school by Miller, Tim & Stanton, Matt Stone Beach Primary is not ready for Ben Dugan and his new best friend. The teachers don't know what they're in for. The students don't know what they'll be smelling. Even Ben is unsure that he'll survive the first day. 3-4 booklist |
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28523 : Field full of horses, A by Hansard, Peter & Lilly, Kenneth (ill) A beautifully worded book for the horse crazy, with exquisite and accurate illustrations. A story that includes information on how a horse trots, canters, gallops and bucks, their diet and how they are groomed. Topics /
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793562 : Firelight by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely. Topics /
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1699 : First friend by Mattingley, Christobel & Smith, Craig (ill) When Kerry gets lost in the labyrinth of corridors on her first day at the new school, a big black dog comes to the rescue. This dog becomes her first friend, helping her to overcome feelings of loneliness and confusion. 3-4 booklist |
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4299 : Flotsam by Wiesner, David A boy finds a box brownie at the beach. Inside are the photos of all the people who have found this camera in the past and the marine scenes they shot before leaving the camera behind. He can choose to do the same or keep the camera. 3-4 booklist |
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1019734 : Fluff: Bullies beware! by Stanton, Matt Gilbert's underpants are hanging on the school gate. He must get revenge on the bully who put them there, and who better to help him than a bunny with attitude. This is Fluff and Gilbert's answer to the bully. An hilarious story full of heart and packed with drones, wedgies, rockets and parmesan cheese. 3-4 booklist |
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29640 : Flying feet by Bell, Krista Henry loves running and jumping and twirling. He wants to find something special to do with all that energy. 3-4 booklist |
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6878 : Flying high by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ezekiel & Smith, Craig (ill) Larni is going on a plane to visit her Gran up north. She is happy to be away from school because everyone there seems to be smarter than her. But, Granny shows Larni something she is really good at. 3-4 booklist |
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24109 : Footy fever by Ivanoff, George Aussie Rules superstar or total footy failure! A footy quiz sets you on a course for AFL adventure . . . A Grand Final game with a footy-crazed mum who's a massive embarrassment. A footy skills camp that's being sabotaged by a secret society of grumpy old men and women. A footy festival where mascots come to life and AFL dreams can come true. These are just some of the possibilities. Will you play your way to AFL glory, or will it be a specky-tacular disaster? Topics /
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774062 : Forgotten fairy tales: The daring princess by Davidson, Susanna & Santelli, Alessandra (ill) A twist on a traditional fairy tale a princess of colour who saves the prince. 3-4 booklist |
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1765 : Fort Island by Metzenthen, David & Gouldthorpe, Peter (ill) While on a beach holiday, Patrick is delighted when Lou, the girl next door, teaches him to sail. When Lou's brother, stranded on an island, suffers a bad asthma attack, Lou and Patrick must risk sailing in bad weather to save him. 3-4 booklist |
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774374 : Fozia and the quest of Prince Zal by Hawke, Rosanne Twelve year old Fozia has survived the worst flood in Pakistan's history. But her life will never be the same. As her parents are missing, Fozia now lives with a family in a new village. As she slowly rebuilds her life, she fears everything could fall apart if her secret is uncovered. To keep the memories of her family alive in her heart, Fozia tells her fiends a fairytale about Prince Zal. He rides a magic carpet on a quest to find his little sister. He battles a leopard and dangerous fairies. But can he succeed if the truth behind Fozia's story is revealed? 3-4 booklist |
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1774 : Frank and the emergency joke by Oswald, Debra & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) Frank, the class clown, can't laugh any more. His teacher told him to wipe the grin off his face just as the wind changed. Now his face will stay that way forever. 3-4 booklist |
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16238 : Frank and the secret club by Oswald, Debra & Martin, Matthew (ill) Lewis and Frank decide to form a secret club with a special membership card, secret passwords that change every day and a secret code. At first, it's all great fun but, soon, everybody wants to join and Lewis and Frank find themselves in all sorts of trouble. 3-4 booklist |
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587872 : Frooties, The: Punky pineapple by Rogers, Hilary & Lefers, Josh & Petrovic, Pete (ill) It is a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl. Punky Pineapple looks tough and crazy ..and Punky. A member of the fruit bowl goes missing and they all go to seek her. But is Punky Pineapple a good detective or just good on pizza? 3-4 booklist |
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9414 : Game or not by Fusillo, Archimede Belinda would like to play soccer but at her school only the boys play. She is very good but she's a girl. There must be something she can do to play her favourite sport. 3-4 booklist |
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660799 : Game over, super rabbit boy! by Flintham, Thomas Animal Town is in trouble! Meanie King Viking and his Robot Army are spreading No Fun across the land. Only Super Rabbit Boy can save the day! But first he must make it past sand traps, lave, and lots and lots of robots. Will Super Rabbit Boy reach the final level, or will it be GAME OVER? 3-4 booklist |
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965907 : Gargoyle, The by Fraillon, Zana & Morgan Ross (ill) He's old, this gargoyle. Very old. Older than me. Older than anyone. A moving story about a gargoyle who has been forced off his rooftop to make way for a new development in a barren cityscape, and the child who encounters him on an overcrowded train. 3-4 booklist |
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12483 : Gentle giant octopus by Wallace, Karen & Bostock, Mike (ill) An information book about a gentle, giant octopus searching for a safe place to lay her eggs. Discover how she uses her tentacles, why she squirts her ink and the care she takes to guard her babies. Topics /
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1858 : George's marvellous medicine by Dahl, Roald & Blake, Quentin (ill) George's grandma has some pretty odd views. She thinks caterpillars and slugs are delicious and she likes to crunch on beetles best of all. George can do nothing right in Grandma's eyes so, when it's time for her medicine, he avenges himself. Topics /
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6422 : Ginger by Mattingley, Christobel Hugo and Harriet love all their pets. But for Hugo, his rabbit, Ginger, is the best pet he's ever had. When Hugo returns from his holiday he has a very hard lesson to learn about life. 3-4 booklist |
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1901 : Giraffe and the pelly and me, The by Dahl, Roald The Giraffe's magic neck can stretch to thirty feet long and the Pelican's enormous beak carries water like a bucket. Together, with a lively monkey, they are the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company and never has cleaning windows been such fun. Topics /
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855822 : Girl who could fix anything, The: Beatrice Shilling, World War II engineer by Rockcliff, Mara & Duncan, Daniel (ill) Beatrice knew that as a girl she wouldn't be quite like other engineers - and she wasn't. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitler's bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? 3-4 booklist |
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35614 : Girl who fell into a book, The by Lawrinson, Julia & Spudvilas, Anne (ill) Annie loves reading more than anything else. One day, when she is reading her favourite fairy book, something really amazing happens. 3-4 booklist |
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14826 : Give me a home among the gum trees by Brown, Bob & Johnson, Wally & Wood, Ben (ill) Australian animals join together to bring to life this classic Australian song about a home amongst the gum trees. 3-4 booklist |
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1989 : Going bush with Grandpa by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Pete and his Grandpa are heading off on a camping trip to prospect for gold. Maybe they will find enough gold so they can go on a big city holiday. But, first, Pete has to survive Grandpa's cooking. 3-4 booklist |
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1944 : Goldfever by D'Ath, Justin & Tonkin, Rachel (ill) While playing with his dog, Austin finds a gold nugget at Goldmine Park. Later that day, he must play there in his Grand Final. The nugget is going to pose a real problem. 3-4 booklist |
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9970 : Gorilla suit, The by Kelleher, Victor & King, Stephen Michael (ill) Amusing story of a boy in his gorilla suit who becomes confused with a real gorilla and gets swapped over for a day. 3-4 booklist |
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628138 : Grandpa's noises by St John Thomas, Gareth & Rowe, Colin (ill) Grandpa makes a lot of noises! His back creaks. His knees crack. His hearing aid squeals. He's always talking to someone about something. And then there are the sounds that his bottom makes! Join Grandpa on his daily adventures and see if you can understand what all his noises mean! K-2 booklist |
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23504 : Great art caper, The: Graphic novel by Jamieson, Victoria Barry is a rabbit. While Sunflower and GW are rodents. They are all classroom pets at Daisy P Flugelhorn Elementary School with rich and busy social lives outside of school hours. Carina is a student at the school also. A student GW loves and wants to capture in an artwork. Classroom pet Harriet and all the minions have other ideas for GW and the school art show. GW and his friends will have many challenges to overcome. 3-4 booklist |
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72110 : Growing frogs by French, Vivian & Bartlett, Alison (ill) When a mother brings her daughter to a pond to collect some frog spawn, the little girl isn't sure what to expect. Day after day she checks on the jelly-like bubbles until the black dots in their centres turn into slippery tadpoles, and then keep on changing. Topics /
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8212 : Haunting of Spook House, The by Ivanoff, George Ghost hunter extraordinaire or lost soul forever! You've heard spooky stories about the old house on the hill in your street. It's been said that a man was found mummified inside the house long ago. Your friends dare you to go inside and investigate. Do you really believe that it's haunted? There's only one way to find out. This could be your chance to be a hero. Do you change the course of history or do you meet a ghostly fate? Topics /
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7786 : Head kid by Baddiel, David Bracket Wood is a strict school. Particularly under the lead of the new headmaster, Mr Carter. But when he swaps bodies with the naughtiest boy in the school Ryan Carter, a hilarious chain of events begins. With the naughtiest boy as Head Kid, the only question is, will Bracket Wood survive? 3-4 booklist |
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774216 : Hello and welcome by Dreise, Gregg "Hello and welcome to our corroboree. Hello and welcome to our gathering. Father Sky, Mother Earth, together here with me. Different colours, different people, together in harmony." Feel the welcome as we celebrate Indigenous culture, Elders and future generations. Join the corroboree in the traditional Gamilaraay language of the Kamilaroi people as we listen and learn together. A wonderful companion to Gregg Dreise's highly acclaimed My Culture and Me, this joyful picture book celebrates Australia's Indigenous heritage and the diversity we enjoy today. Topics /
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5423 : Hello, Sydney by McKean, Megan Explore 15 of Sydney's most iconic locations with the help of six cheeky seagulls on this look-and-find adventure. From Taronga Zoo to Bondi Beach, there are delightful quirks of the city to spot on each page as well as fun facts to discover. 3-4 booklist |
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4063 : Henrietta and the perfect night by Murray, Martine Five year old Henrietta is full of questions, sometimes confident and assertive, sometimes not quite as much. With a new baby about to join the family Henrietta is worried about being a good big sister. When the time comes it is not at all as she expected. Starting school is also not as easy as she thought, but throughout Henrietta's positive go-getter spirit shines through. 3-4 booklist |
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28355 : Herbert the brave sea dog by Belton, Robyn Everybody loved Herbert, a small dog, but the person who loved him most was his owner, Tim. One day, Herbert set off on a boat trip with Tim's father but the short journey soon turned into the biggest adventure of Herbert's life. A true story of a remarkable dog's voyage at sea. Topics /
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2263 : Here in the garden by Stewart, Briony As the seasons change, a boy shares the magic of his garden with a special friend. 3-4 booklist |
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861808 : Hey Jack: The backyard mystery by Rippin, Sally Jack has found some insect eggs in his backyard. He can't wait for them to hatch. But what's inside? Jack is a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing soccer and always tries to be brave. Each down-to-earth story in the series follows Jack on a fun new adventure that kids will love and relate to. 3-4 booklist |
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20224 : Hey Jack: The crazy cousins by Rippin, Sally Jack's in the mood for mooching around, not playing with his crazy cousins. Jack's bad mood is likely to spoil the whole day. 3-4 booklist |
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18762 : Hey Jack: The new friend by Rippin, Sally Jack has found a lost puppy. It's so cute. But, Jack wonders how he can convince his mum and dad to let him keep it. 3-4 booklist |
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20221 : Hey Jack: The robot blues by Rippin, Sally Jack is invited to a costume party and he's made an awesome robot suit. But, he's worried that the other kids at the party will think it's lame. 3-4 booklist |
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13413 : Hey Jack: The scary solo by Rippin, Sally Jack desperately wants to be selected for a solo part in the school concert. When he misses out and his best friend, Billie, gets a solo, Jack is really upset about it. But, when things go wrong on concert night, Jack gets his chance to save the day. 3-4 booklist |
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20156 : Hey Jack: The winning goal by Rippin, Sally It's Jack's first day at soccer and he really wants to kick a goal. But, the coach has made him goalie and Jack thinks there's no glory in goal keeping. 3-4 booklist |
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22419 : Hey Jack: The worry monsters by Rippin, Sally Jack hates spelling. He has a test coming up but he doesn't want to practice for it. Jack had better be careful, he might leave it too late. 3-4 booklist |
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3698 : Hide that horse by Metzenthen, David & Hobbs, Leigh (ill) Hiding a horse, even a very small one, isn't easy. Tim and Mr Conroy have to use all their wits to keep little Percy from being caught by horse-hating Ranger Dooley. 3-4 booklist |
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804787 : Hike by Oswald, Pete In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive - and closer than ever - as they document their hike and take their place in family history. 3-4 booklist |
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2192 : Holly and the dream fixer by Hayes, Rosemary & Vane, Mitch (ill) Holly's family is set to spend their holidays at the caravan park again. Holly is outraged, wishing that she could have an exotic island summer holiday like her classmates. Xavier comes to her rescue but island bliss is hard to find. 3-4 booklist |
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833221 : Home by Hendriks, Karen & Knatko, ALisa War ends, yet its dark shadow remains. A family is forced to flee their home. As they journey through hunger, long cold nights, and homelessness, a heart locket whispers words of hope. And a country that's far away calls for those that are no longer wanted. It offers new beginnings and a precious place, once more to call home. 3-4 booklist |
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13049 : Home for gnomes by Clark, Margaret & Gordon, Gus (ill) The gnomes have always lived in Miss Mackie's garden. She looks after them and the gnomes work hard to keep her big garden beautiful. When Miss Mackie falls ill and has to leave her home, the gnomes promise they will care for the garden and look after each other. But, when developers come to knock the house down, the gnomes realise Miss Mackie isn't coming back. 3-4 booklist |
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2208 : Horrible holiday, The by Jinks, Catherine While his family appears to be going on a disastrous holiday, Kevin is having a good time, appreciating different things. 3-4 booklist |
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11631 : Hotdog by Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill) Hotdog and his friends are going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find his missing mum. They'll climb to crazy heights to find her. But, they'll have to handle a dirty nappy and a karate-chopping rooster to find her. 3-4 booklist |
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847748 : Hotdog: Beach time! by Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill) After weeks of wet weather, the sun is out! Hotdog and his friends are busting to get to the beach for some hot fun in the sand and surf! But will a toothache, an earache and an epic splinter RAIN on their plans! 3-4 booklist |
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877561 : Hotdog: Lolly time! by Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill) The lolly shop's having a contest to see who can come up with the best new candy! Meanwhile, it's Halloween and there's a ghost on the loose! Can Hot Dog and his friends create a winning treat and capture the spooky stranger?! It would be sweeeeeet! 3-4 booklist |
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923570 : HotDog: Soccer time! by Do, Anh & McGuinness, Dan (ill) Hotdog and his friends are training for the Kicker Cup! But Hotdog has little legs and can't kick very far. Lizzie isn't much better. Kev can really boot a ball ... but can't control where it goes! Will their new Bounce Boots help kick the team to victory?! 3-4 booklist |
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847745 : Hotdog: Tool time! by Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill) Hotdog and his friends want to go to GRIZZNEY LAND, so they need to make money FAST! They decide to fix things with their tools! Will they nail it? Or will it be one AXE-ident after another? 3-4 booklist |
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751091 : How to make a bird by McKinlay, Meg & Ottley, Matt (ill) From award-winning author Meg McKinlay and celebrated artist Matt Ottley comes a moving and visually stunning picture book that celebrates the transformative power of the creative process from inception through recognition to celebration and releasing into the world. We shadow the protagonist as she contemplates the blue print of an idea, collects the things that inspire from the natural world to shape a bird. And breathes life into it before letting it fly free. It shows how small things, combined with a little imagination and a steady heart, can transform into works of magic. 3-4 booklist |
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802384 : How to make a pet monster: Flummox by Wilkinson, Lili & Spence, Dustin (ill) Have you ever wanted a pet monster? Artie and Willow find an ancient spell book which shows them how to make real monsters. They make Hodgepodge, who is a bit furry and a bit stinky. He is Artie's best friend. Willow wants to make a best friend too. Now that Artie knows that monsters are real, what if this new one is really dangerous? He is really worried. 3-4 booklist |
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846226 : Hundred thousand welcomes, A by Donovan, Mary Lee Welcome! A hundred times over, a thousand times over, Welcome! Family, friends, neighbours, travellers and strangers from near and far are greeted with hospitality, kindness, compassion, warmth and fellowship in this timeless picture book about the universal birthright of all people. K-2 booklist |
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2286 : Hurry up, Alice by Mattingley, Christobel & Johnson, Michael (ill) Alice is a dreamer. Everyone is always hurrying her along but, one day, she comes first by being last. 3-4 booklist |
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815351 : I am every good thing by Barnes, Derrick & James, Gordon C I am a non-stop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference-maker. A leader. Step inside the mind of the confident narrator of this book! He is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and will see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny. A good friend. A superhero. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's often misunderstood. So, slow down, look and listen as he shows you who he really is ... 5-6 booklist |
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1186 : I love footy by Zurbo, Matt When I touch a footy, I feel as big as a giant. When I run with a footy, it's like I'm as fast as a lion. I love footy. 3-4 booklist |
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23474 : I love guinea-pigs by King-Smith, Dick & Jeram, Anita (ill) Guinea-pigs are cute and cuddly, and they make great pets. Find out how best to care for them. Topics /
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785438 : I would dangle the moon by Moffatt, Amber Have you ever wondered what you would do if you could reach up and pluck the moon from the sky? There are so many possibilities in life. This story explores how many options are available from just one simple thought. 3-4 booklist |
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963 : Ice bear by Davies, Nicola & Blythe, Gary (ill) Find out how the polar bear, also called Nanuk, thrives in the Arctic. The beautiful words and illustrations also explain the lessons that the Inuit people have learned from watching this majestic creature. Topics /
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903350 : If the world were 100 animals by Smith, Miranda & Cushley, Aaron (ill) What if the world were 100 animals? There are more than 20 billion, billion known animals all over the world. That is far too many to imagine them all together! Instead let's imagine 100 animals at a time. If there were 100 mammals in the wild, where would they live? If their were only 100 pets in the world, what would they be? This though provoking book reveals how varied the animals on our planet are, and it also highlights the problems they face. It's clear there won't be many left if we don't act now to help them to survive. But together we can find ways that will make a difference. 3-4 booklist |
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2325 : Imp by Baillie, Allan Brian and his parents move into a spooky house, whose previous owner was obviously a witch, and, soon, strange things start to happen. After a frightening encounter in the cellar, Brian's cap manages to catch the culprit. 3-4 booklist |
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86626 : Important things, The by Carnavas, Peter Christopher and his mother live by themselves. In a clean-up, Christopher's mother packs up his father's things and takes them to the second-hand store. Mysteriously, the things reappear in their home. A sensitive look at the different ways of coping with the loss of a parent/spouse. 3-4 booklist |
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22776 : In the realm of dragons by Ivanoff, George Friend of magical beasts or imprisonment in a ferocious land! There are legends about dragons in this area, and when you find two strange-looking eggs, it seems the tales are true. But will the dragons be friend or foe? Only time will tell. Will you gain a powerful sidekick, or will you step into a perilous world of fire and ice? Topics /
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641372 : In the shadow of an elephant by Donaghey, Georgie & Severgnini, Sandra (ill) One terrible night the ground rumbled and dark shapes appeared in the distance. A cracking sound tore through the air. Lualani's life was changed forever. 'Don't be afraid. I will look after you.' Jabari reached out his hand. A life-long friendship set on the edge of the African Savanna. 3-4 booklist |
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43052 : Invasion of the freaks by Williams, Sean & O'Connor, Nial (ill) Ollie Johnson really has his work cut out for him this time. Getting safely to the Fixers' home world is just the first step. Then, he has to find out what their plan is, seal up the holes in the multiverse and get home again, all before his parents wake up and find him gone. 3-4 booklist |
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13663 : Isador Brown's strangest adventure of all by Dubosarsky, Ursula Isador Brown's friend, Julie, is trying to find her lost parents and has many adventures along the way. 3-4 booklist |
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2373 : Jaleesa the emu by Kerr, Nola & Brindle, Susannah & Charles, Craig (ill) Jaleesa thinks something is waiting for her in the mysterious land at the back of her great-grandmother's house. This story within a story involves the spirits of the animals, and in particular, the emu. 3-4 booklist |
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7319 : Jamie Spy and the great cookie mystery by Miesen, Christina Mrs Spy's freshly baked cookies have gone and only crumbs are left behind. Secret agent, Jamie, is on a mission to see who has eaten them all. 3-4 booklist |
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66990 : Jerry by Dubosarsky, Ursula & Mullins, Patricia (ill) Jerry, the big white horse that lives in a field near Martha's school, is old and cranky, and doesn't like being patted. But, in her dreams, Martha sees him quite differently. 3-4 booklist |
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751216 : Julian at the wedding by Love, Jessica Julian and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julian is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It's not long before Julian and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. 3-4 booklist |
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21203 : Julian is a mermaid by Love, Jessica While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly - what will she think about how Julian sees himself? Topics /
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873255 : Just one bee by Lamond, Margrete & Bertini, Anthony & Nielsen, Christopher (ill) All it takes is the will to make dreams come true. JUST ONE BEE is a story of hope, determination and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to revert desolate wastes back to fields of flowers. But to change a desert to meadowland she needs to go it alone because when she comes across another bee, she discovers not only is he hoarding a single precious flower and a queen bee, but he refuses to believe positive change is possible. Other-bee does all he can to quash One-bee's dream. But One-bee's persistence, patience and optimism eventually prove Other-bee wrong, and she shows him how dreams can come true. Topics /
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774462 : Katha chest, The by Chowdhury, Radhiah & Naidu, Lavanya (ill) Six-year-old Asiya loves to go to Nanu's house. Best among all of Nanu's treasures is the big old chest filled with quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asyia's family. With gorgeous, fresh and beautifully colourful illustrations inspired by Bangladeshi katha quilts and traditional West Bengali pattachitra panel illustrations, The Katha Chest is a beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture and memory. 3-4 booklist |
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16716 : Kev and Borax by Orman, Lorraine & Vane, Mitch (ill) David is being bullied and he has had enough. When he wishes for a fairy godfather to help him, he gets Kev and Borax, who are not quite what he was expecting. David ends up solving his problems himself after surviving some dubious help. 3-4 booklist |
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918 : Laika the astronaut by Davey, Owen Laika is a stray dog on the streets, until she is chosen to be the first animal launched into space. If things go wrong, would she be lost or found. 3-4 booklist |
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809121 : Last council, The by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Streets that were once busy are deserted, and the townspeople who are left live in crippling fear. Emily is escorted to the Academy where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, the most powerful Stonekeepers. But as the number of competitors gets smaller and smaller, a terrible secret is slowly uncovered a secret that, if left buried, means certain destruction of everything Emily fights for. 5-6 booklist |
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12622 : Leeza van Breeza's best idea ever by Miesen, Christina When Miss Cherry tells everyone that their class project is to run a business, in pairs, Leeza is very excited and, immediately, she plans to pair up with her best friend, Teena Rafanella. But, to her horror, Leeza finds that she has to be business buddies with nerdy, hypochondriac Joolie. 3-4 booklist |
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66597 : Leeza Van Breeza's nail-biting idea by Miesen, Christina Leeza van Breeza desperately wants to win a trophy for something. But, there's a problem, she isn't especially good at anything. When her mother asks her if she wants to win the world record for biting her nails, Leeza decides how she can get recognition. But, this idea gets her into all sorts of trouble. 3-4 booklist |
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653185 : Lemonade Jones and the great school fete by Bell, Davina & Blair, Karen (ill) A haunted house. A giant rainbow slide. And delicious donuts from Clark Dark's dad's donut van. Lemonade Jones's school fete is going to be as sparkly and fun as a shook-up bottle of fizzy drink. Most exciting of all is the Year One Mum Band. Lemonade Jones has talked her mum into being the lead singer, and everyone knows that the lead singer is the star. This is going to be the greatest school fete ever! 3-4 booklist |
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846248 : Lift-the-flap questions and answers about racism by Akpojaro, Jordan & Evans, Ashley (ill) Racism is such a hard topic to talk about, but impossible to ignore. Discover the answers to some difficult questions by lifting the flaps. Then you can be part of the solution. 3-4 booklist |
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2455 : Lisa absolutely loves art by Norsa, Sophie Lisa's cat, Picasoo, gets lost within the paintings of an art gallery. Lisa traces his steps through the history of art, including Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. 3-4 booklist |
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884160 : Little Ash Friendship fix-it! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) Ash can't wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today! But when James's big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do? Topics /
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884161 : Little Ash Goal getter! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) Ash loves playing sport, but when she loses the lunchtime touch footy match, it sends her into a spin. What if she can't win anything ever again? Ash knows the answer. If she never plays anything again, then she won't have to lose! Will Ash quit sport for good? Topics /
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930416 : Little Ash Lost luck! by Barty, Ash & McGauchey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jane (ill) Ash has a fun hockey game coming up, but on the day of the match she wakes up on the wrong side of bed. Everything seems too hard, and Ash just can't seem to look on the bright side. Will she let her miserable mood ruin her day? Topics /
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917356 : Little Ash Party problem! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it? Topics /
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887255 : Little Ash Perfect match! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family. Ash loves to play sport. She's tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of those sports give her that tingly feeling, the one where you know it's something you'll absolutely love to do. How will Ash ever choose? Topics /
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1019694 : Little Ash Puppy playtime! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) Ash is so excited to get a NEW PUPPY! He is full of energy and ready to play, but every game Ash chooses ends in disaster! Whatever will Ash do? Topics /
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1019683 : Little Ash Sports carnival! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) Ash LOVES tennis. So when it's the school sports carnival, Ash wishes she was playing tennis instead. Will Ash find her school spirit and help her team win the day? Topics /
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884152 : Little Ash Tennis rush! by Barty, Ash & McGaughey, Jasmin & Godwin, Jade (ill) It's the day of the tennis tournament and Ash is so excited to compete! But Ash forgets her favourite hat, there's a flat tyre and Ash wonders how they will ever get there! Will Ash arrive in time for her big match? Topics /
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846072 : Little monsters by Walliams, David & Stower, Adam (ill) Howler just didn't fit in. He was not scary at all! That made him the odd one out when he began at Monster School. Then he finds some new friends and discovers that maybe being the odd one out could mean he was the coolest one of them all. 3-4 booklist |
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5606 : Little One-Inch: Other Japanese children's favourite stories, And by Sakade, Florence & Kurosaki, Yoshisuke (ill) This collection of ten short, easy to read Japanese folktales is filled with strange happenings and magic, thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and valuable lessons. Through the pages ogres, dragons and gold magically appear. Good and bad do battle, some resorting to sneakiness, violence and deceit. Topics /
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849568 : Little people, big dreams: Nelson Mandela by Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel & Hawkins, Alison (ill) Meet Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president and his fight for equality. Little Nelson's given name was Rolihlahla, which means 'troublemaker' in Xhosa, his native language. But his rebellious nature would lead him to become one of the world's most inspirational civil right's leaders and anti-apartheid revolutionaries. Despite the many years of imprisonment and adversity he faced, Nelson remained victorious and was voted to become South Africa's first Black president. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist turned president's life. 3-4 booklist |
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3077 : Lola's toy box: On the story sea by Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill) When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it is a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world. 3-4 booklist |
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8579 : Lola's toy box: The patchwork picnic by Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill) When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it's a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world. 3-4 booklist |
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8475 : Lola's toy box: The plastic palace by Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill) When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it's a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world. 3-4 booklist |
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3091 : Lola's toy box: The treasure trove by Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill) When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it's a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world. 3-4 booklist |
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885971 : Look inside a coral reef by Lacey, Minna & Brewster, Sam (ill) Open the flaps and dive under the waves to se shimmering fish, turtles, and rays among the coral. But this magical world is in danger, and we need to save our coral reefs. 3-4 booklist |
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2326 : Lost girl, The by Kwaymullina, Ambelin & Tobin, Leanne (ill) The little girl has lost her way, wandering away from the Mothers, the Aunties and the Grandmothers. Find out which animal will show her the way home. 3-4 booklist |
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570989 : Lottie Perkins, pop singer by Nannestad, Katrina & Koji, Makoto (ill) Lottie Perkins is a 7 year old dream chaser. This week she dreams of being a pop singer. With a little help from her friends, her dream may come true. Topics /
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15032 : Luke and Lulu by Dawe, Bruce & Stewart, Chantal (ill) A new pet dog creates problems for Luke. He has to take her to puppy school but she's still not ready to behave. 3-4 booklist |
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782157 : Main Abija / My Grandad by Rogers, Karen A tribute to a much-loved grandfather, celebrating First Nations Australian culture, country and the circle of life. Told in Kriol and English. 'This book has the memories I had of my grandfather from when I was small until he left us. He taught me many things about culture and country. I'm happy to pass this story on to my family and to put it in this book.' Topics /
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871556 : Maku by Wyatt, Meyne Maku is a proud, young Indigenous Australian who is always on the move. He looks to his culture, family and the world around him for new and old ideas to put into his movie plan for his homework project. Topics /
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12582 : Map of dreams by Shulevitz, Uri When war devastates their country, a boy and his parents are forced to flee to another country. Food is scarce. When father goes to the bazaar to buy bread, he comes home with a map instead. The boy and his mother are furious because they are so hungry. Topics /
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687222 : March of the ants, The by Dubosarsky, Ursula & Riddle, Tohby (ill) What would you take on an adventure with you? The ants are preparing to march, and every ant packs something practical, but one ant chooses to take a book ... what good will that be on a long journey? Join Australian Children's Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky to find out! This story is also available to download from the ACLF website and you can read along with Ursula as she shares her story with us. https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au/read-with-ursula 3-4 booklist |
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846061 : Marcie Gill and the caravan park cat by McInerney, Monica & Snell, Danny (ill) Marcie's parents run a caravan park in the small seaside town of Snorkel Bay in South Australia. Three mysterious things happen to her. Her dad moved out. Her gran gave her an unusual Christmas present. George, her grandmother's cat has a secret. This is a summer holiday Marcie will never forget. Read about these adventures of Marcie-the girl whose favourite thing is asking questions. 3-4 booklist |
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871575 : Marmalade the orange panda by Walliams, David & Stower, Adam (ill) One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had dazzling orange fur. "I will call you Marmalade," his mummy whispered. Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs. 3-4 booklist |
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774347 : Masters of disguise: Camoflauging creatures and magnificent mimics by Martin, Marc Cloaked in a riot of colour, pattern and texture are a dozen animals, from stick and leaf insects found in Australia, to Gaboon vipers that have all mastered the art of fading into the background. Clever and beautiful hide and seek spreads that put the readers new knowledge to the test. The secrets of animal camouflage. Topics /
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4546 : Max and the won't go to bed show by Sperring, Max & Warburton, Sarah (ill) Roll up, roll up, for Max the magnificent and his famous show: putting off bedtime for as long as possible. Cheer as he makes a cookie disappear, gasp as he asks for ten bedtime stories. 3-4 booklist |
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580047 : Mayhem at magic school by Ivanoff, George You choose! Supreme ruler of the world or misfortune for life? You are an ordinary kid - or so you think. Strange things start to happen. You make a rabbit appear from underneath your teacher's hat. Then you dream about a mystical diamond and a mysterious old woman with long white hair. It turns out you have magical powers. Do you try to keep your talents hidden, or do you go off to Magic School? 3-4 booklist |
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39330 : Maze of doom by Ivanoff, George Master of the maze or eternity in a nightmare labyrinth! You decide to try the lame-looking Maze of Doom at the fun fair. But once inside, you realise that this is no ordinary amusement. The maze is massive and there are traps and mysterious creatures at every turn. Then you come across an old fortune-telling machine, which predicts an eerie future. Will you discover the maze's secrets and riches, or will you be trapped inside forever? Topics /
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9014 : Mbobo tree, The by Millard, Glenda & White, Annie (ill) In the cleft of a rock, on the crest of a hill, grows a tree that belongs to no-one and to everyone. When a little baby girl in a sling is found swinging in the branches, the villagers name her Tiranamba Adesimbo Mbobo. They love her as their own but Tiranamba never speaks a word. When the life-saving tree is threatened, Tiranamba finds her voice. Topics /
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13268 : Memory shed, The by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Annie is helping Grandma clear out her old shed for a garage sale. There are many dusty old things, long forgotten and unused. But, they hold special memories for Grandma. And, it seems the shed has something to say and it wants Grandma and Annie to listen. 3-4 booklist |
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97573 : Mercy Watson fights crime by DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill) One night, Mercy awakes to the sound of the toaster scraping along the kitchen counter. This can only mean one thing, someone is making her favourite food, toast. When Mercy heads for the kitchen, she finds a little man in a ten-gallon hat but he's not making toast. Topics /
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46379 : Mercy Watson goes for a ride by DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill) Every weekend, Mr Watson takes his pig for a ride in his pink convertible car. One Saturday, their elderly neighbour, Baby Lincoln, stows away in the backseat. When Baby reveals her presence, a surprised Mr Watson takes his eyes off the road and Mercy seizes her chance. She jumps into his lap and grabs the wheel. Topics /
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5147 : Mercy Watson thinks like a pig by DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill) Mercy's appetite leads her straight to the bed of freshly-planted pansies in Eugenia Lincoln's garden. Animal Control Officer Francis Poulet is called to sort things out. But, as she soon discovers, not just anyone can think like a pig, especially when that pig is porcine wonder, Mercy Watson. Topics /
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68492 : Mercy Watson to the rescue by DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill) After the Watsons tuck Mercy into bed with a sweet song and a kiss, she feels all warm inside as if she has just eaten hot toast with a great deal of butter. However, Mercy is afraid of the dark so she snuggles into bed with the couple. Moments later, all three are rudely awakened as their bed falls into a hole that has opened in the floor beneath them. Topics /
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19904 : Mercy Watson: princess in disguise by DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill) Mercy Watson, that glistening pig, isn't too interested in learning about Halloween, even when Mrs Watson shows her a pink princess dress that she can wear. But, then food treats are mentioned and Mercy is suddenly all ears. Topics /
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825499 : MerTales: The best friend promise by TImmis, Rebecca Pearl is planning a sea-sational party for her birthday, but a chance encounter with a shooting star changes everything. All of a sudden Pearl can do something she never thought possible. Pearl's new powers could be a curse or a blessing. 3-4 booklist |
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895555 : Milly and the mulberry tree by Conley, Vikki & Hudson, Deb (ill) Milly's mulberry tree is the centre of her world. He loves the magic and joy it provides her every year as she grows up. When her adult life takes her far away she still dreams of her tree and it inspires her every day. 3-4 booklist |
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654400 : Miniwings: Moonlight the Unicorn's high tea hiccup by Sutton, Sally & Richards, Kirsten (ill) Sshh... NOT for parents! You can keep a SECRET, right? Clara and I have a herd of tiny, talking, oopsie-whoopsie, flying horses - and they're REAL! It's true. Those naughty Miniwings get us into so much TROUBLE, especially that RAZZLY-DAZZLY UNICORN, Moonlight! 3-4 booklist |
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6153 : Minton goes by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton, the salamander, has a spirit of adventure and makes use of whatever is washed ashore on his island. His building skills and imagination provide the means to explore. Soon, he and turtle are sailing, flying, driving, trucking, going underwater and hot air ballooning. 3-4 booklist |
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61277 : Minton goes driving & trucking by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton loves anything that moves and he's always ready for action. His friend, Turtle, is not so brave but, together, they have wild adventures. Find out what happens when they zoom through town and operate a dump truck. 3-4 booklist |
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13500 : Minton goes flying by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) As Bouncer, the acrobat, has lost her bounce, Minton makes an aeroplane to fly her all the way back to the city. Topics /
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12199 : Minton goes home by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton and Turtle have landed in the coldest place on earth and found Hector, the hottest boy who ever lived. Now, Minton must build a hot-air balloon so they can get home. 3-4 booklist |
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34020 : Minton goes sailing & flying by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton loves anything that moves but his friend, Turtle, is not so brave. Find out what happens when they set sail and take to the skies. 3-4 booklist |
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12263 : Minton goes trucking by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton, the salamander, loves all machines that move and he finds just what he needs to make them. Minton wants to be a truck driver. When there's sand to move and building to be done, Minton and Turtle are ready for a hard day's work. 3-4 booklist |
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12200 : Minton goes under by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton, that very popular salamander, is on the move again in another delightful picture book adventure. This time, Minton makes a submarine to explore under the sea. 3-4 booklist |
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93113 : Minton goes underwater & home at last by Fienberg, Anna & Gamble, Kim (ill) Minton loves anything that moves but his friend, Turtle, is not so adventurous. Find out what happens when they explore the deepest ocean and soar above the clouds. 3-4 booklist |
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5551 : Miss Wolf and the porkers by Condon, Bill & Magerl, Caroline (ill) Tiny Miss Wolf runs the school library and does it very well, despite a few problems with lizards, rats and cockroaches. She is lucky to have the loyal help of the three Porker children, until one day Miss Wolf arrives to find something terrible. 3-4 booklist |
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774463 : Mo and Crow by Kasch, Jo & Bentley, Jonathan (ill) Mo is content. He has a house and a wall to protect him. When persistent Crow arrives and breaks down Mo's wall, he is awakened to the world beyond the wall. A tale of the power of friendship. 3-4 booklist |
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13880 : Monster Hole, The by Small, Mary & Harvey, Roland (ill) Mr and Mrs Snottygobble want a beautiful garden so they can win the garden competition. When a monster hole appears in their garden, they don't know how to get rid of it. 3-4 booklist |
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923399 : Month that makes the year, The by Zahri, Inda Ahmad This is the first time that Deenie will fast for Ramada. She shares the reasons why her family and other Muslims fast during this time and shares the joy and warmth of the special occasion. 3-4 booklist |
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1099 : Mr Birdsnest and the house next door by Donaldson, Julia & Shaw, Hannah (ill) Elmo and his sister love to play in the jungle house next door until mean Mr Birdsnest moves in and the garden is out of bounds. But when Granny goes missing, the children decide to go to the rescue even if it means going into Mr Birdsnest's house. 3-4 booklist |
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21915 : Mr Penguin and the lost treasure by Smith, Alex T He has a dashing hat, a packed lunch of fish finger sandwiches and is very keen for adventure. Mr Penguin has opened his own business as Professional Adventurer. The phone rings! Boudicca Bones, owner of the Museum of Extraordinary Objects, urgently requires Mr Penguin's help in finding a long lost treasure hidden somewhere in the museum. With the help of his trusty spider friend, Colin, Mr Penguin springs into action. What follows is a hilarious adventure as they unravel the clues of great- great- great- grandfather's treasure map through the halls of the tumbled down museum. In their quest to find the lost treasure they stumble upon secret tunnels, hidden rainforests and the discovery that not everything or everyone seems to be what they appear to be! Mr Penguin learns that being a Professional Adventurer is exciting but can it also be dangerous! 3-4 booklist |
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41509 : Mudpuddle Farm: Pigs might fly by Morpurgo, Michael Mudpuddle Farm is made up of many animals, each with their own personality. In the first of two stories, we meet Pintsize, a feisty and adventurous pig, who overhears his owner utter the words, and pigs might fly. Pintsize decides that he will take on this challenge to fly with hilarious results. The second story focuses on Jigger the sheep dog whose one day off is spent planning how to get to the small creatures hiding in the 'about to be mown' corn field, and how, somehow, they manage to outsmart him each year. 3-4 booklist |
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59049 : My best friend is a vampire by Rippin, Sally David is a loner who finally finds a best friend. Despite Vincent being a half-vampire, eating fresh worms, centipede sandwiches and crispy pigs' ears, the two boys form an instant friendship. But, the friendship is not without problems. 3-4 booklist |
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628169 : My book (not yours) by Sanders, Ben Lento is so excited you are reading his book. He has a big story to tell you. First, though, he needs a little nap. But if you snooze, you lose. Enter Fox, stage right, to steal the show. 3-4 booklist |
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89128 : My dinosaur ABC by Adam, Emma & Turner, Nadia (ill) A great book for dinosaur enthusiasts. The descriptions and drawings of twenty six dinosaurs provide interesting facts and details. Each letter of the alphabet, clearly written in lower and upper case, corresponds with a dinosaur name, which is shown phonetically to assist pronunciation. 3-4 booklist |
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6337 : My first computer coding book by Dickins, Rosie & Nielsen, Shaw (ill) This easy to use guide to computers and how they work will have you quickly coding in Scratch jr - a free downloadable app. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. There are 7 detailed projects, from simple coding to building a game. Beginner coders will love this book. 3-4 booklist |
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27302 : My silent world by Hilton, Nette & Agostino, Vincent The world is a very different place when you are deaf. The power of sight and the beauty of colours and textures are heightened. How will things change when technology allows a deaf child to hear? Topics /
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9787 : Nancy Bentley: the first Australian female sailor by Hawkins, Tracey & Grantford, Jacqui (ill) Based on the true life story of Nancy Bentley, who was born in 1914 and lived with her family in Port Arthur, and due to unusual circumstances, related in this book, was inducted into the Royal Australian navy at the age of six years. Topics /
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903238 : Nice Garry: In a spin by Lyon, Nathan & Wagner, Michael & Walliams, David (ill) Garry Keenan is the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented ten-year-old off-spinner help his team take on the most feared XI in the competition? 3-4 booklist |
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13046 : Night of the creepy carnival by Ivanoff, George A spectacle of wonders or life as a mindless clown slave! You are excited to check out the new carnival in town. But as soon as you arrive, the creepy clowns catch your eye. You know something weird is going on, but are you brave enough to follow them? There's so much else to explore, especially the freak show tent with its disturbing display cases. Will you defeat the evil clowns, or lose yourself in the carnival's strange attractions? Topics /
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902920 : Ninja kid 10: Ninja heroes! by Do, Anh & Emdin, Anton (ill) Nelson and Kenny are rehearsing for the school play. But thanks to Grandma's new invention, they accidentally bring all the characters to life! Can they zap everyone back in their book before the whole town is overrun by a giant buzzing mosquito army?! 3-4 booklist |
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10667 : No cat and that's that by Dawe, Bruce & McLean, Andrew (ill) Sam wants a cat but Dad says no. She will have to persuade him to let her have one and he doesn't look like he's going to say yes easily. 3-4 booklist |
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3152 : No one by Nilsson, Eleanor & Ogden, Betina Emma and her older sister, Charlotte, share the same birthday. They even want the same birthday present. But Emma and Charlotte are very different, and so are their new puppies. 3-4 booklist |
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803706 : Noa and the little elephant by Foreman, Michael Noa loves to watch the elephants play in the water near his small village in East Africa. One day tragedy strikes and the baby is left all alone, his mother killed by poachers. When Noa and his village adopt the lonely orphan, a beautiful friendship is born. Until one stormy night when Noa may need his friend to save him too ... 3-4 booklist |
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737782 : Odds, The by Stanton, Matt What would you do if you woke up in the morning to see ten comic characters from your imagination eyeballing you? When Kip wakes up to find ten odd characters staring angrily at her, she thinks she is dreaming, but soon realises they need to go back to their own worlds - comics, TV shows, games, books, even nightmares - but how? This funny graphic novel has fabulous illustrations and a heart warming story, as Kip learns to embrace who she is and face her fears. 3-4 booklist |
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959202 : Odds, The: Power of being odd by Stanton, Matt In the third and final book of The Odds trilogy, Kip leads her father and all her odd imaginary friends to the world of the imaginatorium; a building where all her imaginary friends can stay forever, so can she if she doesn't want to go back to the real world. Inside there are strange new characters, secret doors and terrifying fears. Who holds the key to getting back out? Will Kip, her dad and her friends want to leave? What are the weird dots appearing everywhere? Going into this mysterious building was easy, but will leaving be just as easy? 3-4 booklist |
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846144 : Odds, The: Run, Odds, run by Stanton, Matt Why is Kip being followed by a mysterious stranger? Kip, Dad and the Odds are on the run in this second book in The Odds series. Kip's power is her imagination - will it be enough to outwit the woman in black? Fast paced and easy to read, this funny graphic novel has fabulous illustrations and will leave you wanting more. 3-4 booklist |
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620065 : Olivia's secret scribbles: Box car racers by Costain, Meredith & McDonald, Danielle (ill) I have so many super-amazing and IMPORTANT things to write about! I'll tell you all about them: It's Recycling Week at school!!! Matilda and I have made box cars. Our idea is so super-amazing that our whole class is going to make box cars so we can have a race!!! But why hasn't Bethany made a box car? And why is she acting so sad? Sounds like she might need my help. Matilda and Olivia to the rescue! 3-4 booklist |
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794126 : Olivia's secret scribbles: Dragon catchers by Costain, Meredith & McDonald, Danielle (ill) I have SO many super-amazing and IMPORTANT things to write about! Ill tell you all about them: My family and I are going camping at Dragontail Creek!!! My BFF, Matilda, is also coming with us. But there are strange noises in the night. And we found some interesting tracks in the dirt!!! Could there be a dragon in our campsite??? One thing is for sure, its time for Matilda and I to go dragon catching! Olivia x 3-4 booklist |
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862192 : Olivia's secret scribbles: Fairy cakes by Costain, Meredith & McDonald, Danielle (ill) I REALLY love making fairy gardens with my BFF, Matilda. And my class is decorating cakes for the Foodie Fun Fair! So I want my group to do a FAIRY cake with a HOUSE and a PLAYGROUND. But all my group does is argue... Somehow I have to convince everyone that my cake idea is the best! 3-4 booklist |
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808546 : Olivia's secret scribbles: Unicorn parade by Costain, Meredith & McDonald, Danielle (ill) BOOK WEEK is coming up and I am going to make a super-amazing costume for the parade!!! But I have TOO MANY favourite books. How can I choose just one character to dress up as??? Also, a mystery author is coming to see the parade... I wonder who it is??? And everyone in my class is working on secret book week projects. I cant wait to dress up with all my friends! 3-4 booklist |
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5103 : One night at Lottie's house by Dann, Max & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) When Arthur has to stay the night at Lottie's mysterious run-down house, he makes sure he's prepared for anything. However, the night turns out to be so scary that Arthur is forced to use his ghost fighting kit with unexpected results. 3-4 booklist |
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12401 : One tiny turtle by Davies, Nicola & Chapman, Jane (ill) In this beautifully illustrated book, Loggerhead swims alone in the vastness of the water, munches on crabs, floats over coral reefs and crawls with slow, heavy steps across the beach to lay her eggs. Topics /
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936876 : Our dreaming by Saunders, Kirli & Leffler, Dub (ill) Goodjagah, little one, walk with me... I want to tell you our Dreaming as the Elders told it to me. Topics /
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660802 : Owls of blossom wood, The: The birthday party by Coe, Catherine Eva, Kate and Alex are three best friends that share magical experiences. They find themselves in Blossom Wood. They are helping to throw Bobby the badger a surprise birthday party. But there's one big problem. Bobby is nowhere to be seen. Can the owls of Blossom Wood find the birthday badger? 3-4 booklist |
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5328 : Patch from scratch, A by Forward, Megan Jesse and Lewis want to grow their own fruit and vegies, just like people do on a farm. They're going to dig and build, plant and grow, and when they're finished they're going to have a feast! Topics /
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569202 : Pearl the magical unicorn by Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) Meet Pearl. She is a magical unicorn. But Pearl doesn't quite know how to use her magic. With the help of her friends, Tweet and Olive, can Pearl believe in her magical self? And what happens when Pearl and her friends stumble upon three naughty, stinky gobble-uns!? 3-4 booklist |
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3298 : Peg leg Meg by Bodsworth, Nan Meg is the daughter and granddaughter of two pirates. Poll, the talking parrot, helps rescue Meg from the worst grandmother in the world. A tale of high seas adventure, kidnapping and betrayal. 3-4 booklist |
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660667 : Pests by Stamp, Emer Stix is the mouse who lives behind the washing machine of Flat 3 Peewit Mansions with his strict Grandma. He never gets into trouble and must NEVER let the humans know he is there. Then one day, he discovers PESTS- a school in the basement full of other creatures, just like Stix. Except, these creatures do not play by Grandma's rules...and they are about to teach Stix how to make a REAL pest of himself. What could go wrong? 3-4 booklist |
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846254 : Piano fingers by Magerl, Caroline Bea came from a big musical family who made all sorts of noisy noises, and she just couldn't wait for her own special music to start. 3-4 booklist |
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829 : Piano piano by Cali, Davide Everyday at the same time, Marcolino practises the piano, just as his mother wants. Marcolino has other plans. Topics /
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3350 : Pigs might fly by Rodda, Emily & Young, Noela (ill) Young Rachel, sick and bored in bed, just wishes something interesting would happen for a change. Yeah, pigs might fly... or do they? When she mysteriously finds herself transported to a place where pigs really do fly, she needs to work out how to get back home to her family. 3-4 booklist |
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53343 : Pippa's perfect ponytail by Nickerson, Julie & Dawson, Janine (ill) Pippa is sure her birthday party will be perfect. She has the perfect cake and the perfect dress, and now all she needs is a perfect ponytail in her hair. 3-4 booklist |
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777789 : Pirate stew by Gaiman, Neil & Riddell, Chris (ill) Meet LONG JOHN McRON, SHIP'S COOK . . . and the most unusual babysitter you've ever seen. Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and -- for two intrepid children -- he's about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. It's time to make some PIRATE STEW. Pirate Stew! Pirate Stew! Pirate Stew for me and you! Pirate Stew, Pirate Stew Eat it and you won't be blue You can be a pirate too! 3-4 booklist |
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2809 : Planet of the cyborgs by Williams, Sean & O'Connor, Nial (ill) Armed with nothing but a psychic typewriter, Ollie resumes his quest to get back home to the street where nothing works quite right, and the sinister Fixers are breaking holes in much more than the sidewalk. Instead, he finds himself on a rescue mission in deep space, fighting pirates who are more machine than human, with a cat who wishes he was human. 3-4 booklist |
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7470 : Platypus by Whiting, Sue & Jackson, Mark (ill) Platypus leaves his burrow in the riverbank and dives into the cool, green pool. It's dusk and he is hungry. Platypus is always busy, always moving, looking for his next meal. Follow platypus, one of Australia's most puzzling and unique animals, as he plays, swims, dives and scurries around his riverbank home. 3-4 booklist |
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647166 : Polonius the pit pony by O'Neill, Richard & Parker Thomas, Feronia (ill) When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he's worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travellers. Although he enjoys the freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he could give something back to the family in return.When the chance arrives for him to do something to help, he rises to the challenge! 3-4 booklist |
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1019814 : Popo the emperor penguin by Jatwani, Beverly & Hale, Annabelle An enchanting story about a boy and an emperor penguin. When a big ball of snow separates Seb from the rest of the group, he doesn't know what to do. A special encounter with Popo the penguin will forever change Seb's understanding of gratitude. 3-4 booklist |
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19183 : Poppa platoon in Operation Dessert Storm, The by Katz, Danny and Vane, Mitch (ill) 'If you have ever entered the battlefield of the all-you-can-eat buffet, you will understand how strong Poppa and Abbie will need to stay if they are to eat as much as they can and still save room for dessert. Hopefully all of their preparation and planning will be enough to oppose the hideous door witch, the other diners, and Wibbly the Wizard on this dangerous mission for The Poppa Platoon. 3-4 booklist |
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620004 : Poppa Platoon in saving Private Rabbit, The by Katz, Danny & Vane, Mitch (ill) 'The Poppa Platoon are on their most terrifying mission yet. They must get through the battle zone of the shopping centre to make it to Abbie's Fluffy Furry Fuzzy Friendship-Bear Birthday Party. On an assignment fraught with danger, Abbie and Poppa's recruits will need to use all of their training and wits to successfully complete the mission without losing a comrade. 3-4 booklist |
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27464 : Potato music by Booth, Christina & Groves, Pete (ill) It is wartime and the family is desperately poor. But, they are content because they still have their piano and music. There comes a time when they have to make unpleasant sacrifices but they never give up hope. 3-4 booklist |
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924588 : Pow Pow Pig: Loch Ness Adventure by Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill) Hello, it's me - Pow Pow Pig! Me and the Z team are on a mission to save the world! But first we need to rescue the Loch Ness Monster. It's a good thing Ninja Kid and his buddy H-Dude have turned up to help! 3-4 booklist |
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886462 : Pow pow pig: On the high seas by Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill) Ahoy, me hearties! It's Pow Pow Pig. Me and the Z team are on a mission. We're trying to the save the world! But somehow we've ended up on the high seas instead... It's going take a swashbuckling effort to get out of this mess! 3-4 booklist |
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1013570 : Pow Pow Pig: Snow Action by Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill) Hello, it's Pow Pow Pig! Me and the Z team are on a mission. We're trying to save the world! But somehow we've ended up at the North Pole instead. It's going to take a jolly big effort to get us out of this mess! 3-4 booklist |
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6642 : Pretty Salma by Daly, Niki When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market, she warns her not to talk to strangers. But, cunning Mr Dog tricks Salma and, before she knows it, he's wearing her stripy ntama, her pretty white beads and her yellow sandals. And he's on his way to Granny's house. A retelling of a favourite fairy tale. Topics /
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787845 : Prince of the elves by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him but Max stands in their way. Emily seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet - but instead she discovers the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined. Topics /
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613487 : Princess in black and the hungry bunny horde, The by Hale, Shannon & Hale, Dean & Pham, LeUyen (ill) Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the heaping platters of sugar-dusted doughnuts, Princess Magnolia's glitter-stone ring rings. The monster alarm! After a quick change in the secret cave, Princess Magnolia and Frimplepants are transformed into the Princess in Black and her faithful pony, Blacky. But when they get to the goat pasture, all they can see is a field full of darling little bunnies nibbling on grass, twitching their velvet noses, and wiggling their fluffy tails. Where are the monsters? Are these bunnies as innocent as they appear? 3-4 booklist |
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588531 : Princess in black and the mysterious playdate, The by Hale, Shannon & Hale, Dean & Pham, LeUyen (ill) Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans . . . mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up slam! They karaoke jam! But then a shout from outside Princess Sneezewort's castle interrupts their fun. It's a monster! This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when the Princess in Black gets there, she finds only a masked stranger and no monster in sight. But all is not as it seems! 3-4 booklist |
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12487 : Princess in black and the perfect princess party, The by Hale, Shannon & Hale, Dean & Pham, LeUyen (ill) Today is Princess Magnolia's birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. But just as her guests are arriving... Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess in Black! She rushes to the goat pasture, defeats the monster, and returns to the castle before her guests discover her secret. But every time Princess Magnolia is about to open her presents, the monster alarm rings again. And every time she rushes back, it gets harder to keep the other princesses from getting suspicious. Don't those monsters understand that now is not a good time for an attack? 3-4 booklist |
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581500 : Princess in black and the science fair scare, The by Hale, Shannon & Hale, Dean & Pham, Leuyen (ill) An excited and nervous Princess Magnolia in entering the Interkingdom Science Fair to present her poster about seeds and plants. She discovers that her friends Princess Honeysuckle, Princess Sneezewort and Tommy Wigtower are there too. Princess Honeysuckle has entered a mole habitat, Princess Sneezewort has made a blanket fort and Tommy Wigtower has a talking volcano that says "EAAAT!" but could a volcanic goo monster ruin the science fair? When it's time for Princess Magnolia to become the Princess in Black the Princess in Blankets comes to help out too. Will two masked heroes be enough to defeat the goo monster? 3-4 booklist |
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618937 : Princess in black, The by Hale, Shannon & Hale, Dean & Pham, LeUyen (ill) Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret - she's also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! Can the princess sneak away, transform into her alter ego, and defeat the monster before the nosy duchess discovers her secret? 3-4 booklist |
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9948 : Princess who hated it, The by Klein, Robin & King, Stephen Michael (ill) Princess Althea hates being a princess. She doesn't want to wear formal clothes, wave to crowds and sew tapestries. She wants to have fun and the farm children that she can see from her castle window have much more fun than she does. 3-4 booklist |
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20364 : Prudence wants a pet by Daly, Cathleen & King, Stephen Michael Prudence really wants a pet. Branch, Twig and Formal Footware just aren't fit to be pets, neither is her brother. 3-4 booklist |
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22913 : Puppet show, The by Dubosarsky, Ursula & Vane, Mitch (ill) Becky can't wait to put on her puppet show but her little brother isn't quite so sure. But, Becky has even thought of a surprise ending. 3-4 booklist |
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660707 : Puppy diary: The pupstars by Poshoglian, Yvette & Judd, Phil (ill) Archie, the Schnoodle puppy writes about his pawsome adventures in his puppy diary. Archie and his friends can't believe it. The world's most famous pup is coming to film an dog food ad at doggy daycare. But what happens when there's a disaster on set? Will Archie and his pals get the chance to be pupstars? 3-4 booklist |
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992296 : Quest for the galleon of time, The by Hunter, Tanya Eleven year old Tobias is sent to be cabin boy on a galleon in 1738, and his adventures include ruthless pirates, shipwrecks and a time traveling ghost ship. Tobias and his new friends face mounting danger when they discover hidden truth about three seafaring brothers - one good, one evil, and one dead! 3-4 booklist |
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11413 : Ramadan moon by Robert, Na'ima B & Adl, Shirin (ill) Follow Ramadan from one new moon to the next. Topics /
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5301 : Rat in a stripy sock, A by Watts, Frances & Francis, David (ill) Rat finds happiness in an unexpected place and explores how he can share it with his friends. 3-4 booklist |
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3594 : Rattler's place by Wrightson, Patricia Guy and family have moved house but his favourite skateboard, toys and even Digby, the dog, have not yet arrived, delayed on the way by a flood. However, there is still so much to explore in this new location. 3-4 booklist |
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628963 : Real pigeons: Eat danger by McDonald, Andrew & Wood, Ben (ill) Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! The REAL PIGEONS aren't just an awesome squad of crime fighters who protect the city. They're also REAL FRIENDS. But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with, can their friendship survive? 3-4 booklist |
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3016 : Really, really by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) When Daisy gets left with the babysitter for the first time, she eats the note and tells Angela that she has ice-cream and chips for tea, and always stays up till midnight watching videos. Angela is not convinced but Daisy fibs, "Really, really." This might not seem like such a good plan when Mum gets home. Topics /
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47279 : Redback on the toilet seat by Newton, Slim & Smith, Craig (ill) A cane toad gets quite a surprise when he gets bitten by a redback spider when he sits on the outdoor toilet. 3-4 booklist |
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886457 : Rita's revenge by Tanner, Lian & Orsini, Cheryl (ill) The ducks of Little Dismal are angry. A scruffy chicken called Clara has been telling lies about them. They need revenge. Enter Rita, a duck with a talent for poetry. After an embarrassing talent night, she sees revenge on Clara as a chance to restore her reputation. But Rita finds more than revenge. She uncovers a dastardly plan to chook nap Clara that will take them a long way from home. Warning this book includes mockery, rude songs, piracy, warfare and thuggery. 3-4 booklist |
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903309 : Robodog by Walliams, David & Stower, Adam (ill) Dogs make the perfect partners for police. Some breeds can wrestle robbers to the ground. Some can follow the scent of criminals on the run. Some can bark at baddies. But what if one dog could do these things and more? It would be the greatest police dog of all time. Meet Robodog. 3-4 booklist |
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784567 : Rock from the sky, The by Klassen, Jon Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it . . . 3-4 booklist |
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751007 : Rocky Lobstar: Time travel tangle by McManus, Rove Rocky Lobstar and his best mate, Goober, accidentally break Mr Felidi's prized antique tea set. But as luck would have it, a visiting professor has brought her time machine to Felidi's Fabulous Sideshow Carnival. Can Rocky and Goober turn back time and fix the tea set? Or will they cause an epic time travel catastrophe? 3-4 booklist |
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71660 : Roller coaster by Metzenthen, David & Sheehan, Peter (ill) It's Matt's first time ever at the Fun Park. He loves all the rides except for the roller coaster, it scares him. He tells the family that he's saving it until the last. Thanks to Dad, he might just have a go. 3-4 booklist |
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1812 : Rory rides by Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill) Rory's bike has big yellow wheels, a bell ... and training wheels. Can he learn to ride without them. 3-4 booklist |
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50569 : Rosie and the bunyip by Costain, Meredith & Burke, Tina (ill) Rosie can hear something howling down by Ghost Gum Creek. She thinks it could be a big, scary bunyip so Rosie decides to go bunyip hunting. 3-4 booklist |
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130805 : Rosie to the rescue by Costain, Meredith & Burke, Tina (ill) Rosie's passion is fire engines and every week she gets to help her neighbour check the equipment on the town's fire engine. One day, Rosie gets to play a much more important role. 3-4 booklist |
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1924 : S.N.A.G.: the sensitive new-age gladiator by Clark, Margaret & Denton, Terry (ill) A delightfully funny story set in ancient Roman times when Titus was emperor. It features many farcical and well-named characters. 3-4 booklist |
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55255 : Sadie and Ratz by Hartnett, Sonya & James, Ann (ill) Sadie and Ratz are Hannah's hands. They love to fight and, sometimes, they fight each other. Hannah's brother, Baby Boy, is only four but he can be very annoying and very tricky, and Sadie and Ratz get blamed for lots of things. But, one day Baby Boy goes too far. 3-4 booklist |
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870598 : Sam Kerr kicking goals: Sports day by Kerr, Sam & Harris, Fiona & Fukuoka, Aki (ill) Soccer tragic Sam is devastated when her school's annual Sports Day rolls around and she discovers soccer isn't on the planned list of activities. Taking the matter into her own hands with the help of her friends Indi and Dylan, she petitions her classmates to create the first ever soccer team in the history of her school. Will Sam's mission to add her beloved game to the program be a success, or will Chelsea and Mr Morton stir up trouble and ruin everything? 3-4 booklist |
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5086 : Sam Sullivan's scooter by Godwin, Jane & Joyner, Andrew (ill) Despite Mum's advice, Sam can't resist putting his fingers in the handlebars of his scooter. Sam had no idea that a scooter could cause so much trouble. 3-4 booklist |
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53072 : Sami's genies by England, Kathryn & Smith, Craig (ill) Sami lives with his Grandfather Ali on a vegetable farm. Sami would love to go to school but, instead, he helps his grandfather who is old and can't cope alone with all the hard work. They sell their produce at the town market. One day, Sami trades some eggs for a box containing four dirty old lamps. 3-4 booklist |
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13376 : Scarlett's bat by Bone, Ian & Jellett, Tom (ill) Scarlett Finnegan loves cricket but never gets to play on the team. When McGanty breaks his leg she has the chance to prove her worth, but is it just her talent. It seems as if she has a magic bat. 3-4 booklist |
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846229 : Scissorella: The paper princess by Welsh, Clare Helen & Barrett, Laura (ill) Lotte doesn't believe in happy endings. She lives with her horrible, bossy sisters and her only friends are the exquisite cut-out paper puppets she makes by the light of the moon. But when an invitation to the Palace Spring Ball arrives on their doorstep, Lotte sees her chance to change her life forever... Cinderella with a difference where forceful individuality and talent create happy endings not fairy tale magic. 3-4 booklist |
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660815 : Scribbly gum secrets by Patterson, Dannika & Forward, Megan (ill) Who drew on those tree trunks? Charlie asked Max. They'll be in big trouble if Mummy sees that! Join four children on a walk through the bush as they make all sorts of wild discoveries. 3-4 booklist |
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21538 : Seahorse, the shyest fish in the sea by Butterworth, Chris & Lawrence, John (ill) In the warm ocean, amid the coral and waving sea grass, you might see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you. Discover the secrets of the sea horse, one of the shyest fish in the sea. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey and a pouch like a kangaroo, the sea horse acts like a chameleon, changing colour to ward off danger or to show that he and his mate are a lifelong pair. 3-4 booklist |
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642938 : Searching for cicadas by Gibbes, Lesley & Watson, Judy (ill) In the summertime, Grandpa and I go cicada-watching. We put our camping gear into my wagon and walk down to the local reserve. Last year we saw five Green Grocers, three Yellow Mondays and one Floury Baker. Can we find the rare Black Prince this year? Topics /
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977579 : Secret science society in space, The by Hoopmann, Kathy & Montano, Josie & Finn, Ann-Marie (ill) Four unique science nuts need to come up with a prize-winning experiment for the Science Expo. They are over the moon with their brilliant idea inspired by their Planetarium excursion. But, will Zane's mystery modification to their dog-in-space rocket make their entry an astronomical disaster? 3-4 booklist |
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5499 : Serena and the sea serpent by Nix, Garth Due to an accident with a computer, Serena Smith is a know-all. When a sea serpent starts wrecking ships, the town thinks the only way to stop it is to give it a child to eat. Serena volunteers, sure that she can sort out the problem. 3-4 booklist |
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649021 : Shearing time by Marlow Paterson, Allison and McGrath, Shane (ill) 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. 3-4 booklist |
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596777 : Sherlock Bones and the natural history mystery by Treml, Renee Sherlock Bones is the world's greatest detective and needs to journey through the Museum of Natural History to uncover the case of the missing blue diamond. Along the way, Sherlock Bones will encounter a chocolate-crazed raccoon, a stuffed parrot and a range of other memorable characters. Can Sherlock Bones uncover the mystery and save the day before it's too late? 3-4 booklist |
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12402 : Show and tell by Dawe, Bruce & McLean, Andrew (ill) Six little, bilby babies go to school for 'show and tell' and escape. If Tommy didn't know all their personalities so well, the children in his class would never have been able to find them. 3-4 booklist |
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5728 : Silent knight by Clark, Margaret & Denton, Terry (ill) A bumbling, fearful medieval knight and an affable dragon, in search of his lost puff, band together to soothe each other's troubles. Their adventures are full of gentle humour. 3-4 booklist |
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14264 : Sing, Pepi, sing by Storer, Jen & Gordon, Gus (ill) Following a lightning strike, an axolotl shocks his poor restaurant owners by singing. A ruthless loan shark requires self-sacrifice and creates the need for a daring marine rescue. A humorous story with a strong Mexican flavour and good values. Topics /
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20912 : Slightly annoying elephant, The by Walliams, David & Ross, Tony (ill) Sam visits the zoo and fills in some papers to adopt an elephant. He never thought one would turn up on his doorstep. 3-4 booklist |
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804785 : Small in the city by Smith, Sydney Being small can be overwhelming in a city. People don't see you. The loud sounds of the sirens and cyclists can be scary. And the streets are so busy it can make your brain feel like there's too much stuff in it. But if you know where to find good hiding places, warm dryer vents that blow out hot steam that smells like summer, music to listen to or friends to say hi to, there can be comfort in the city, too. We follow our little protagonist, who knows all about what it's like to be small in the city, as he gives his best advice for surviving there. As we turn the pages, Sydney Smith's masterful storytelling allows us to glimpse exactly who this advice is for, leading us to a powerful, heart-rending realization... 3-4 booklist |
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743976 : Small Town by Gwynne, Phillip & Flowers, Tony (ill) Milly loves her small town with its friends and family and basketball and fun. Like a lot of small towns, people keep leaving and soon there are not even enough players for a basketball team. In school, Milly learns about refugees who need a place to live. It only makes sense that her town can be that new home, but how does one create an invitation like that? 3-4 booklist |
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902604 : Smart cookie, The by John, Jory & Oswald, Pete This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence 3-4 booklist |
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1103 : Snake who came to stay, The by Donaldson, Julia & Shaw, Hannah (ill) Mum has no peace when Holly opens her holiday home for pets. Guinea pigs, birds and Doris the snake take over the house. Then Doris goes missing. 3-4 booklist |
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803535 : SOS save our seas by K Bhandary, Isa & K Bhandary, Aanya The once glorious reef is now faded and dying due to pollution and global warming. Lu is determined to save her home. With the help of Captain J and Jason the octopus, the reef comes up with a plan....but will it work? This is an inspiring story about how each of us, no matter how small we may be, can do great things if we work together. 3-4 booklist |
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6221 : Special Kev by McKimmie, Chris Kev is so special, his mum planted red roses and rolled out the red carpet when he was born. He is the only one of his eleventy million cousins with red hair and freckles. When his favourite cousin goes away, Kev is lonely and hasn't a friend who plays football. When Kev joins up with Nicky Bathgate to play Ned Kelly, things start to go wrong. Topics /
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15358 : Spider by Metzenthen, David & Sheehan, Peter (ill) A hairy, scary, creepy huntsman spider is in Min's bedroom. 3-4 booklist |
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874 : Spinifex mouse by MacDonald, Norma In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Cheeky, the spinifex hopping mouse, lives up to his name by taunting a hungry snake. But, he is soon swept up into a risky adventure. Topics /
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33300 : Sporty kids: Basketball by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) Time was running out. Jessica looked up at the ring. With an almighty toss, she took a shot at the basket. Everyone held their breath. Find out why Jessica, a basketball all-star, needs lucky shoes. 3-4 booklist |
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29881 : Sporty kids: Footy by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) Joe marked the footy. He ran with it as fast as he could and handballed it to Angus. But, the umpire shouted that he'd dropped the ball. Joe is awesome at footy but he finds handballing really hard. 3-4 booklist |
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31371 : Sporty kids: Handball by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) Luca never loses at handball. But, when he is challenged by Vinnie Ping, the Handball King from Grade Six, Luca wonders if he really can win. 3-4 booklist |
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7903 : Sporty kids: Netball by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) Lizzie knows everything there is to know about netball. Her dream is to become a famous netball coach. Lizzie loves talking about netball but she doesn't know why her teammates don't want to listen to her. 3-4 booklist |
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13674 : Sporty kids: Soccer by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) It was a killer kick, straight through the goals. Abby did a victory dance and skipped around Joe and Lizzie. Abby always wins at soccer but Pete won't join her team. 3-4 booklist |
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13906 : Sporty kids: Swimming by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) Ben dived. Jessica dived. Oliver dived. But, when Emma dived, it was the belly-whacker of all belly-whackers. Emma is a swimming superstar but she just can't dive. 3-4 booklist |
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32391 : Sporty kids: Tennis by Arena, Felice & Jellett, Tom (ill) Stefan threw his arms in the air. He'd won. But, there was no one else to cheer him on. Stefan has winning racquet skills but he wonders if he'll ever get to play a real game of tennis. 3-4 booklist |
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35641 : Squidnapped by Metzenthen, David & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) When Holly finds a baby squid at the beach, she calls him Mr Googly Eyes and keeps him in a bucket with other things she has collected from the sea. Holly decides that he will be the star of her Travelling Creatures Show. But, when it's time to leave, Holly begins to think about Mr Googly's home. Topics /
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1969 : Standing in for Lincoln Green by Mackintosh, David Lincoln has a double, someone who looks just like him. While Lincoln does the more important things, like building the biggest tower, his trusty stand-in does the tidying, putting away and sorting out. 3-4 booklist |
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846232 : Stellarphant by Foley, James Stella the elephant is fighting interstellar discrimination one pachyderm at a time! Stella wants to be an astronaut. There is only one problem: Stella is an elephant. Every time she applies to Space Command, they come up with a new reason she can't join. But where there's a will, there's a way and Stella is determined to reach for the stars. 3-4 booklist |
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660796 : Stonekeeper's curse, The by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily and her brother Navin head for Kanalis, a beautiful and mysterious city of waterfalls, where they hope to find the antidote for the poison that felled their mother. That cure lies in the eggs of a giant serpent atop Demon's Head Mountain, but the kids' archenemy, Trellis, is headed for the peak, too. A battle that will engulf all of Kanalis is looming. It's up to Em to triumph over evil while controlling the amulet's power . . . without losing herself! 5-6 booklist |
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88011 : Super Daisy by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Planet Earth is in danger. If it crashes into Planet Pea, the explosion will cause Planet Pea to break into millions of little peas and then the people on earth will have to eat peas with everything. The only person who can save our planet is Super Daisy. Topics /
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18106 : Super sports spectacular by Ivanoff, George You choose, athlete of the century or phenomenal sporting failure! You are ready for a day of fun-filled physical activity. There are so many cool sports to try, but you notice that the competitors look a little unnatural. The basketball players are way too tall and some kids look strangely perfect. Are they human or could they be robots in disguise? Will you become a sporting star or a victim of the weirdest world domination plan ever? Topics /
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822476 : Supernova by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia's survival. Topics /
Year 6 easy reads /
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1619 : Surprising sharks by Davies, Nicola & Croft, James (ill) Factual information about sharks is told in a very amusing and informative way that may even dispel our unrealistic fear of these so-called monsters. Topics /
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855851 : Surviving the wild: Rainbow the koala by Lai, Remy Rainbow the koala learns all he can from his mum and must go into the bush to learn his own lessons. The bush is full of dangers and challenges for a young koala, but as a huge fire approaches, all the animals must do what they can to survive. 3-4 booklist |
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855854 : Surviving the wild: Star the elephant by Lai, Remy Star the elephant and her herd are having a hard time finding food to eat on their small island. When Star is separated from her aunt and mum, she must remember the good advice given to her and hope she can stay safe and find her herd. 3-4 booklist |
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5422 : Susie K files: Game changer by Flint, Shamini & Heinrich, Sally (ill) Suzie K Files the Game Changer continues Suzie's challenge of keeping her mother happy. This time her mother wants her to be a champion at the school sports day. Suzie is more of a bookish type, preferring her studies of science. Using problems solving steps Suzie sets to be as useful as possible to her team. 3-4 booklist |
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5421 : Susie K files: Life of the party by Flint, Shamini & Heinrich, Sally (ill) Susie's mother had come from Sri Lanka and didn't have many of the opportunities Susie has in Australia. She really wants her daughter to be one of the crowd and that includes being invited to class parties. Susie isn't worried, she is happy with the fish, George, and her science work. However she also wants to please her mother so...being a problem solver she sets out to work out how to get an invitation to the most popular girl in school's birthday party! 3-4 booklist |
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1889 : T Rex by French, Vivian & Bartlett, Alison (ill) A simple, funny, rhyming book that looks at what we know and what we have to surmise about dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus Rex. Includes information about dinosaurs and the study of them. A book that could inspire you to become a palaeontologist. Topics /
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871680 : Take a breath by Rim, Sujean Every morning, the birds are flapping with excitement for their first flight of the day...except for Bob. Bob doesn't get the whole flying thing; when the other baby birds go up, up, up, he goes down, down, down. Bob can't help worrying - what if he never learns how to fly? His friend Crow tells him, 'All you need to do is breathe, Bob.' Of course, Bob breathes all the time, but there's breathing and then there's B-R-E-A-T-H-I-N-G. And it might just be the thing to calm Bob's ruffled feathers. 3-4 booklist |
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774450 : Tale of the whale, The by Swann, Karen & Padmacandra (ill) "Where land becomes sky and the sky becomes sea, I first saw the whale and the whale first saw me" So begins a lyrical journey that brings wonder, discovery and friendship, but also an uncomfortable realisation: plastic pollution and carelessness are destroying the ocean and the creatures who call it home. Can we work together to change the future of the sea? 3-4 booklist |
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886464 : Tangki tjuta - Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta - Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how donkeys came to be a rich part of life for one Aboriginal community. Told in Pitjantjatjara and English. Donkeys are malpa wiru, valuable friends and helpers in the families and desert community of Pukatja (Ernabella) in the APY Lands of northern South Australia. People set off on their donkeys for picnics and longer journeys, always returning home safely. Topics /
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846188 : There's a ghost in this house by Jeffers, Oliver A young girl lives in a haunted house, but she has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? Step inside and help the girl as she searches under the stairs, behind the sofa, and in the attic for the ghost. 3-4 booklist |
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751037 : There's something weird about Lena by Cohen, Sigi & Foley, James (ill) There was a new girl called Lena, Who laughed like a wicked hyena. She was really extreme, Had a terrible scream. She really couldn't get any meaner! 3-4 booklist |
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98384 : Think of an eel by Wallace, Karen & Bostock, Mike (ill) The fascinating life story and migration of an eel from the Sargasso Sea until the time comes for its eighty day journey home to spawn. Topics /
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803488 : This is not a book! by Byrnes, Kellie & Aska (ill) This is not a book. There is no action, no main character, no plot... or is there. The main character explores story elements as they try to convince the reader that they are real and this is NOT a book. 3-4 booklist |
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6351 : This moose belongs to me by Jeffers, Oliver When a moose came to Wilfred, he just knew it was meant to be his, so he named him Marcel and made him his pet. Marcel was very obedient and followed some rules better than others, but when someone else claims the moose as theirs, Wilfred is very surprised. Topics /
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75576 : Three kangaroos gruff, The by Richards, Kel & Dawson, Janine (ill) The Three Kangaroos Gruff decide to head for greener pastures. They need to watch out when crossing the bridge for the big, scary bunyip. 3-4 booklist |
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4489 : Three little bush pigs, The by Dallimore, Paul An Aussie twist on the classic story of the three little pigs. 3-4 booklist |
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4448 : Tiger trouble by Clark, Sherryl Eric is mortified by his mother's misadventures with a ladder in the supermarket and her clumsiness during line dancing lessons. When Mum is hypnotised by a circus performer, things get much worse. 3-4 booklist |
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3747 : Tiger ways by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy's mum has been kidnapped by a herd of mad elephants. Luckily, Daisy has been rescued by tigers. Now she must learn tiger ways to survive. Topics /
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3658 : Tigress by Dowson, Nick & Chapman, Jane (ill) A beautifully told nature story about a tigress and her cubs, with lots of true facts about tigers. When a tigress runs her strong muscles 'ripple her body like wind on water' and tiger cubs have loose skin on their necks for a reason. Topics /
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130806 : Tim & Tig by Kelleher, Victor & Watson, Judy (ill) The family's new pet kitten is not what it seems but they seem oblivious to Tig's size and other people's reactions as he grows and grows. The family just loves their gentle Tig. 3-4 booklist |
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903394 : Timeless by Canby, Kelly Emit is surrounded by busyness. Mum and Dad are too busy to play games and brother and sister are busy doing nothing at all (on their phones! He tries everything to get more time and even tries to buy it. That is, until he learns the secret of time. 3-4 booklist |
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8117 : Tiny Timmy: Living the dream by Cahill, Tim Tiny Timmy dreams of playing for Australia when he grows up. He'll have to work hard to make that happen but, now, he has a chance to be out on the field with his heroes at their big game. All he needs to do is win the soccer trick competition. 3-4 booklist |
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1877 : Tiny Timmy: Makes the grade by Cahill, Tim Tiny Timmy's hard work has paid off. He's starring for his school team and now the rep coach is keen to recruit him. But, it's a big step up. The kids are faster and stronger, and the standard is much better than he's used to. Tim will have to keep training hard and, if he gets a chance, he'll need to take it. 3-4 booklist |
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9702 : Tiny Timmy: Soccer superstar by Cahill, Tim When Tim tries out for his school team, he keeps getting pushed off the ball and doesn't make the side. The coach tells him he's just not big enough. Devastated, Tim tries some unconventional ways to make himself taller, with some not very successful but hilarious results. But, with continued hard practise, Tim begins to realise that, although he isn't as big and tall as the other kids, he can jump really high and has better shooting skills than some of them. He hopes it will be enough to eventually earn him a place on the team. 3-4 booklist |
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923 : Tom Gates: What monster? by Pichon, Liz This is a fully-illustrated story containing - MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING stuff - ME and Marcus (Not necessarily in THAT order). AND a very strict supply teacher - but don't let that put you off! 3-4 booklist |
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4462 : Tom Topp and the great adventure swap by Limbrick, Lisa & Trappel, Jemima (ill) Tom Topp has great plans for the weekend. His three older brothers are all doing really cool things, ice-skating, water skiing and hiking. The problem is choosing which one of them to go with. Actually, that's not the problem. Tom has broken a leg so he can't go with any of his brothers. Instead, Tom gets to go shopping with his mother where the most embarrassing things start to happen. Worst of all, he's stuck in an old wheelchair that smells like rotten eggs. 3-4 booklist |
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4515 : Too-tight tutu, The by Clark, Sherryl The trials and tribulations which lead to Merry's first ballet solo make a delightful story about believing in yourself and working for your dreams. 3-4 booklist |
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616973 : Touch the moon by Cummings, Phil & Tulloch, Coral (ill) Neil stepped out of the module. He moved carefully down the small ladder. He reached the last step and stopped. Slowly, he placed his foot on the moon. 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for Mankind.' It's a cold day in July and on a small television screen in Australia, a man is going to walk on the moon! At the same time, outside the window, another kind of miracle is unfolding. 3-4 booklist |
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62395 : Toymaker and the bird, The by Allen, Pamela In a little house in a dark forest, a toymaker lives all alone. One day, a small brown bird is drawn to the magic sounds of the toymaker's violin. Together they make music so enchanting that even the trees shiver and murmur in wonder. But as the seasons change, the little bird dreams of the wide open sky. 3-4 booklist |
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10288 : Tracks of a panda by Dowson, Nick & Yu Rong High on a mist-wrapped mountain, a mother panda cradles her newborn, pink and impossibly small. The bamboo patch they need for food is dying and, as soon as her baby is old enough, they must seek a new home, sleeping in trees and swimming across icy streams along the way. Follow one of nature's most magnificent and endangered species on its search for a safe habitat. 3-4 booklist |
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580049 : Trapped in the games grid by Ivanoff, George Video game star or prisoner in a digital world! You are ready for an afternoon of action at the best video games arcade ever. But not all the games are what they seem. There are secret programmes, alien tests and other worlds inside a new virtual reality. The games computer wants you to play. The artificial intelligence wants your help. The aliens want to recruit you. But you just want to stay alive! Will you win the game, or be trapped inside forever? Topics /
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580046 : Treasure of dead man's cove, The by Ivanoff, George You choose! Wealth beyond your wildest dreams or deadly pirate's curse! You find an old map while holidaying in a secluded seaside town. It is said to have belonged to the fiercest pirate of them all - One-Eyed William, who was buried with his treasure. Could it be real, or is it someone's idea of a joke? You set off to follow the map to find out. Will you uncover the treasure of Dead Man's Cove, or will you be destined for doom? 3-4 booklist |
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751134 : Tree, The by Base, Graeme This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree.At first the cow and the duck are happy with their mooberries and mushquacks, living side-by-side without even noticing. But then a big storm came! Cow and Duck set out to protect their tree from one another and in doing so destroy everything they have.Can they live together and work together to rebuild, and can they learn to share? Topics /
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4595 : Two gorillas, The by Dubosarsky, Ursula & Vane, Mitch (ill) Becky has two toy gorillas that are very scary, until they have their first bath. 3-4 booklist |
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6220 : Under the bodhi tree: A story of the Buddha by Hopkinson, Deborah & Whitman, Kailey (ill) Lyrical text and luminous illustrations tell the story of Prince Siddhartha - from his time as a boy in the palace, to journeying in the world where he sees pain and suffering, to his meditation and enlightenment. 3-4 booklist |
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1729 : Violet vanishes by Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill) Violet loves watching magic tricks. But when her mum takes her to see a magician, Violet becomes the star of the show. 3-4 booklist |
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4698 : Walk with a wolf by Howker, Janni & Fox-Davies, Sarah (ill) Come on a spellbinding journey to the far, wild north, to the Yukon territory of north-western Canada, and meet one of the world's most magnificent, yet misunderstood, creatures, the wolf. Be part of the pack and walk, run, howl, hunt, eat, sleep and dream like a wolf. Accompanied by a CD. Topics /
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868546 : We are Australians by Smith, Duncan & Godwin, Nicole & Cadd, Jandamarra (il) For those born in Australia, it's easy to take citizenship and its responsibilities for granted. But there is much more to being an Australian citizen than having a passport and the right to vote. Topics /
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950249 : We are Matildas by Ware, Shelley (Geddes, Serena (ill) Jazzy dreams of being a football star and playing for the CommBank Matildas one day. She has a plan to get there . . . now all she needs is a team. This determined leader soon realises that being on the field with her friends is one of the best parts of the game. 3-4 booklist |
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846237 : We go way back by Ben-Barak, Ian & Bunting, Philip (ill) What is life? How did it start? Long, long ago, no one knows exactly where or when, a tiny bubble formed that was a Little Bit Different. It was the first living cell. Everyone's ancestor. And so the story of life begins ... In this visually stunning and brilliantly devised picture book, Idan Ben-Barak and Philip Bunting lead us through the origin of life on our planet, and how an odd little bubble gave rise to the incredible web of life on Earth." 3-4 booklist |
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4191 : WeirDo by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) My parents could have given me any first name at all, like John, Kevin, Shmevin, anything. Instead, I'm stuck with the worst name since Mrs Face called her son Bum. Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won't be easy. 3-4 booklist |
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21157 : WeirDo 2: Even weirder by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) It's not just Weir who's weird, it's his whole family. Not even their pet bird is normal. With a school trip to the zoo and Bella's birthday party coming up, Weir will have to try to keep cool. It won't be easy but it will be funny. 3-4 booklist |
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21789 : WeirDo 3: Extra weird by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) Dad's working on his cool dance moves for the local talent quest, while Weir's trying out for the school soccer team. It won't be easy but it will be funny. 3-4 booklist |
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29306 : WeirDo 4: Super weird by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) Our new puppy FiDo is perfect. He's super weird, just like us. Dad's training to become a firefighter, while Weir's busy with Pet Day. 3-4 booklist |
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13146 : WeirDo 5: Totally weird by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) The Camp Kangaroo Challenge is on and Weir's team is up against Bella and the new kid, who has the coolest name ever. It won't be easy but it will be funny. 3-4 booklist |
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17025 : WeirDo 6: Crazy weird by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) Things are getting weirdly crazy and crazy funny. Just when he thought he couldn't get weirder, Weir is back from the dentist and he's wearing braces. He can only imagine what Bella and his friends will think but it won't be good. 3-4 booklist |
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6021 : WeirDo 7: Mega weird by Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill) Life for WeirDo is mega busy. He's planning on making mega bucks from the Street Garage Sale plus he's helping Bella write a winning song. Then, there's that dusty dino bone in the corner. 3-4 booklist |
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732433 : Whale of a mistake, A by Hobai, Ioana You made a mistake! You worry and worry. It gets bigger and bigger. But you aren't alone. Look at all those stars in the sky - we are all here making mistakes and we learn from them. They aren't as big as you may think. 3-4 booklist |
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7190 : What is this thing called love by Cali, Davide & Cantone, Anna Laura Emma would really like to know what love is. When she asks her family, they all give different answers, like sharing a piece of cake or a game of football. But what she really wants to know is it's colour, shape, taste and size. Topics /
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56246 : White owl, barn owl by Davies, Nicola & Foreman, Michael (ill) A young boy helps his grandfather build a box for a barn owl and install it in a nearby tree. Together, they wait and watch in this beautifully told simple story that includes factual information about these captivating creatures. Topics /
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800823 : Who's your real Mum? by Green, Bernadette & Zobel, Anna (ill) 'Elvi, which one is your mum?' 'They're both my mums.' 'But which one's your real mum?' When Nicholas wants to know which of Elvi's two mums is her real mum, she gives him lots of clues. Her real mum is a circus performer, and a pirate, and she even teaches spiders the art of the web. But Nicholas still can't work it out! Luckily, Elvi knows just how to help Nicholas understand 3-4 booklist |
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4813 : Whoppers by Simons, Moya The kids in Simon's class are told to use their imagination as they tell their life stories. While everyone else is telling whoppers, Mark is telling the truth. He really is a Martian. 3-4 booklist |
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1019736 : Willa and woof: Double the drama by Harvey, Jacqueline & Yi, A (ill) It's time to put on a play at school, but not everyone is getting along. Will a new friend come between Willa and Tae? 3-4 booklist |
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46866 : Winning the World Cup by Metzenthen, David & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) After school, Marco and his neighbourhood friends, who have all come to Australia from different countries, play the World Cup in the local paddock. Henry, the new boy from Kenya, is too sad to play while his sister is in hospital, but he amazes the children with his knowledge of cows and, when his sister is better, with his ball skills. 3-4 booklist |
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1019701 : Wish sisters, The: The Christmas wish by Rushby, Allison & Blair, Karen (ill) It is Christmastime, but Flick and Bridie are not in a celebratory mood, because they miss their Granny Aggie. Their mother has an idea - to make gingerbread houses with gingerbread men included. And, to make it even more exciting, Flick has to make sure her little baby sister Bridie doesn't wish any extra things get included in the Christmas celebrations. How is Flick going to keep the strange goings-on a secret from the adults in her neighbourhood, especially when they are at the Christmas celebration in her home? 3-4 booklist |
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22629 : Wombat goes to school by French, Jackie & Whatley, Bruce (ill) She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. When a wombat goes to school, anything is possible. 3-4 booklist |
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660706 : Wonderful wisdom of ants, The by Bunting, Philip Have you ever wondered about the world of ants? The answers to life's biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you're ready to look. It's amazing what you can learn from the world of the ant. 3-4 booklist |
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6006 : Yark, The by Santini, Bertrand & Gapaillard, Laurent (ill) The Yark eats children. But not any old children. He only likes to eat the good, sweet ones. Naughty children make him terribly ill. But one night he meets Madeleine and even though she is delightfully well behaved, he finds he would rather be her friend. Can The Yark avoid eating Madeleine? 3-4 booklist |
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886461 : You are 25% banana by Brooks, Susie & Bloggs, Josy (ill) Did you know that a grain of rice has more genes than you? Or that you're related to dogs, dung beetles and even daffodils? Luckily, even though you're 99.9% like a chimpanzee, you're still 100% YOU! The extraordinary world of genetics has never been explained so simply. You'll be amazed at what makes you YOU. 3-4 booklist |
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90077 : You do by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) When Daisy's mother corrects her, Daisy points out that her mother does the same things. It's hard to believe that Daisy's mum does things that are that naughty. Topics /
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21987 : Yuk by Gray, Kes & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Daisy doesn't like to wear dresses and she doesn't like to look lovely, so being asked to be a bridesmaid at Aunt Sue's wedding is yuk. She can't wear a football kit, scuba gear or a leopard skin suit so it seems impossible that Daisy will ever be happy about it. Topics /
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