AustLit

'Now that Miri and Rapunzel are all grown up, Rapunzel brings her children to Magnolia Kingdomâs annual spring Tournament. But when one of the young princesses comes into contact with magical relic of Miri and Rapunzelâs past, her life and the safety of Magnolia Kingdom is threatened. Can the royals save the kingdom once more?' (Publication summary)

'Beryl the Brahman and her station of friends find themselves on an epic outback adventure. But what happens when they journey beyond the bounds of their big backyard? Come join Beryl and her mates on their expedition!' (Publication summary)

'12-year-old Stretch McCoy has been having dreams, strange dreams, dreams within dreams. Could it all be part of the odd adventure he had just had? An adventure caused by the weird âwoo wooâ machine invented by his grumpy old neighbour, Mr Petrovich. A machine which took you to other possible lives and to the world of TimePlay created by nasty Dr Coppa.' (Publication summary)

'Jay and Essie are surprised to find a little chick in their garden. Follow them as they meet chickens of all kinds, trying to find this little lost chick’s parents! Will she find where she belongs?'

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'If you were here I’d hug you tight. If you were here I’d say, ‘You are my very bestest friend.’ I wish you could have stayed.

'If You Were Here is a beautiful rhyming story for little ones who have lost someone important to them. Through a little boy’s journey of loss to hope, If You Were Here shows us how we are always and forever connected to those we cherish.'

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'Charlie’s mum isn’t feeling so well, yet people keep visiting their home. As he learns about his mum’s cancer treatments and sees how people gather around to help out, he begins to understand what it means to have a ‘village’.'

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'Let’s find her beloved Kitty Pom, who always seems to be one step ahead! There are also plenty of other cats to find. Check each page carefully to find them all.'

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‘Grab a ball that’s boring, find a ball that’s plain, please grab a ball so you can play this game ...’

'With its beautiful illustrations, descriptive language and clever use of rhyme, children will be invited to imagine, interact and engage with the magic ball as it transforms from page to page.

'This book encourages interaction, so grab a ball, say the magic words and pass the ball as you turn each page to watch it turn to something strange.'

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'In this intriguing choose-your-own-adventure novel, Ben and Sophie are plunged headfirst into the journey of their lives. Collecting Sacred Keys and decoding mysterious rhymes, the children are led deep into the enchanted world of nature by a magical gold compass.

'With a small grizzly bear as a guide and mentor, the children encounter one electrifying adventure after another. As Sophie regains consciousness in the mouth of the biggest bear she’s ever seen and Ben frees a wolf from a hunter’s steel trap, the children not only learn the Secret of Life, but find their courage, power and determination to succeed.'

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'Just Like Me is a lovely story about friendship and celebrating the similarities that connect us.'

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'Rosie-May Blue and her family have just moved to the township of Waterfall Way. When Rosie-May’s pony, Carrie, goes missing, Rosie-May fears for the worst. Her newfound friend Ellie is a comfort at her new school and together, they share a love of horse-riding. However, will their friendship survive the secret that Rosie-May uncovers? Will the secret spoil Rosie-May’s chance at winning a prize at the Waterfall Way Pet Show? Saddle up and join Rosie-May and Ellie for their first adventure together at Waterfall Way.'

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'When trouble strikes the palaces, Princess Nila decrees that everyone in her kingdom should quit their jobs and join the police. She quickly learns that being an individual is much better than being just like everyone else.

'What will she do to set things straight?'

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'Everywhere across the land, across the waters, too ...
'Some very sleepy creatures are waiting just for you.’

'Join Owl on a magical, dreamlike flight over land and sea – where sleepy creatures are waiting to wish you a gentle goodnight.'

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'Follow Scarlett’s magnificent journey as she grows from a tiny larvae into a beautiful Monarch butterfly and learn all about of nature’s most spectacular transformations.'

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'Binky Bowerbird is on a mission to find his true love. While the other bowerbirds find their mates with their beautifully decorated bowers, Binky seems to have trouble finding someone who appreciates his unique tastes. Will Binky Bowerbird find a mate who sees the world quite like he does?'

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'Karma, intrigued by his mother’s store’s name “Karma and Koo”, sets out on an adventure to find out who Koo is. Karma soon learns that Koo is not a who but a what, and is in-fact something special that we all have inside.'

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'That mystical, magical place that exists in our minds ... or does it? The Australian poet Maggie May Gordon’s traditional rhyming verses, together with artist Emma Middleton’s captivating illustrations, will show you that it doesn’t only exist in the mind ... but in the everyday wonders of our world!'

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'Number one baby dragon is a protector dragon. His job is to look after Katie at night. When she goes to sleep, he practises his dragon lessons until one night he faces his first real monster. How does he deal with it? There are more challenges to come. This tale of a protective dragon will appeal to all young children, whether or not they are afraid of the dark.'

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