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2 y separately published work icon Pig the Monster Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21550418 2021 single work picture book children's

'Be very afraid... It's Halloween, and Pig is on a rampage for treats! But don't be stingy, because this greedy Pug has some terrible tricks up his sleeve... Another laugh-out-loud book from the #1 New York Times best-selling author, Aaron Blabey.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Very Super Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 17212549 2019 single work picture book children's

'There’s a monster in the jungle and it’s gobbling up the trees! It sounds like a job for THE VERY SUPER BEAR! Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Pig the Blob Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19539069 2020 single work picture book children's

'Pig is the world's LAZIEST Pug. There's nothing that can make him put down the snacks and get off the couch! Or is there...?' (Publication summary)

4 4 y separately published work icon Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 7207799 2015 single work picture book children's (taught in 1 units)

'Hey there guys.

Would you like a banana?

What's wrong with you, Brian?

You're a Piranha.'

'Brian is a piranha. He is also a vegetarian. But do you think he can convince his family to join him?' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Pig the Tourist Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press , 2019 16433749 2019 single work picture book children's

'You can’t take him anywhere! When Pig, the world’s greediest Pug, goes on holiday, he causes CHAOS wherever he travels! But every party must come to an end...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Pig the Grub Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14525371 2018 single work picture book children's

'Eww! What a stinker!

'Pig isn't just the world's greediest Pug, he's the DIRTIEST too.

'It's high time he had a bath! But try telling Pig that . . .

'Over two million Pig books are now in print around the world!  (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon Thelma the Unicorn Thelma the Unicorn with Unicorn Horn Aaron Blabey , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2015 11547669 2015 single work picture book children's

'Oh, Thelma looked amazing. She was a unicorn! 'I'm special now,' she cried out loud. And so, a star was born...

'Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day, she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills pink paint and glitter all over her!' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Pig The Star Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 11530794 2017 single work picture book children's

'Pig just LOVES attention.

'In fact, he's a great, bit SHOW-OFF.

'But when ANOTHER star appears at the photo shoot, Pig doesn't like it.

'No, Pig doesn't like it at ALL...' (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon The Very Sleepy Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 10954204 2017 single work picture book children's

'On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks

'A sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox

'But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late

'Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate!

'The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with…' (Publication summary)

2 5 y separately published work icon Twinkle Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2010 Z1701985 2010 single work picture book children's
6 2 y separately published work icon The Fabulous Friend Machine Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9946445 2016 single work picture book children's fantasy

'Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)

3 2 y separately published work icon Pig the Elf Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9672422 2016 single work picture book children's

'No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents!' (Publication summary

3 y separately published work icon Some Mums Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 9463012 2015 single work picture book children's

'Some mums are graceful and some mums are tough.

'Each mum has her own way of being a mum and they are all delightful!

'Another instant classic from Nick Bland!' (Publication summary)

4 3 y separately published work icon Pig the Winner Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9309914 2016 single work picture book children's

'Pig was a pug

'and I'm sorry to say

'if he didn't come first

'it would ruin his day.

'Won't he ever learn?!

'Pig, the world's greediest Pug, won't play fair. He'll do anything to win!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

4 3 y separately published work icon Pig the Fibber Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8757658 2015 single work picture book children's

'He's back! But this time Pig, the world's greediest Pug, is telling great big lies. Won't he ever learn? ' (Publication summary)

4 5 y separately published work icon The Very Noisy Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8404197 2015 single work picture book children's

'The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back!

'There is music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bears friends help him find the perfect instrument to play?' (Publication summary)

7 4 y separately published work icon Pig the Pug Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2014 6980675 2014 single work picture book children's

'Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way. Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens ... Hopefully Pig has learned a lesson!' (Publication summary)

3 3 y separately published work icon The Very Brave Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2013 6189565 2013 single work picture book children's

'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud. This is the fourth book about the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear. ' (Publisher's blurb)

5 5 y separately published work icon The Very Hungry Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press Scholastic Press , 2012 Z1868188 2012 single work picture book children's 'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he's hungry! When the Very Hungry Bear goes fishing, he ends up catching more than he bargained for - a polar bear, with an armful of fish, who needs help finding a new home! Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud' (Libraries Australia).
3 4 y separately published work icon Some Dads... Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2011 Z1798768 2011 single work picture book children's 'Some dads are very careful and some dads misbehave. Each dad has his own way of being a dad and they are all delightful!' (Trove record)
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