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1 y separately published work icon Zombie Diaries Matt Zeremes , Guy Edmonds , 2022 Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022- 23424149 2022 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon How to Grow a Garden The Wiggles , The Wiggles (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424869 2022 single work picture book children's

'Plants need a few important things to grow big and strong, just like us! Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony will teach you about gardening in all seasons and all spaces. Are you ready to GROW?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon My Mum Loves Footy Heath McKenzie , Heath McKenzie (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424816 2022 single work picture book children's

'There’s so much to love about this great game – the cheers and tears, the community spirit, the traditions.
'Not to mention how much fun it is to get out and take a speccy!

'Whether you’re a footy newbie or a die-hard fan, AFL is a game for everyone.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Flocked Chren Byng , Andrew Joyner (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424683 2022 single work picture book children's

'The flock has been ‘the flock’ since the beginning of time. Or since last Tuesday. Whichever came first.

'When a new sheep joins the flock, she realises that home can be warm and safe and good. 
But what happens when the new sheep decides to leave?

'A hilariously subversive tale about bravery, independence, and that first bold step away from the crowd.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Chameleon Thief Mat Larkin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424599 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'How far would you go to save your enemy? 

'Attica Stone has fantastic friends, a great life and a massive problem: her bestie, Jinni Miscamble, suddenly hates her. Attica doesn't know why – but she does know Jinni's done
something bad. Really bad. And only Attica can help her deal with the consequences. Does Jinni want Attica's help? No. Does she need it? Yes. But in order to save Jinni, Attica will need to pull off a stunt so wild, so daring, that it might just get her kicked out of town …' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Barkly Mansion and the Wildest Week Melissa Keil , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424518 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay. 

'Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy and Lady Delilah – but things are never calm for long at Sullivan Street! Will the Greatest Good Boy Championships be a triumph, or DISASTER? How does a fraidy-cat become a DARING HERO? And what ON EARTH are aliens plotting for their treehouse?

'It's going to be a very wild week at Barkly Mansion, the weirdest house in town!' (Publication summary)
 

1 y separately published work icon Jess Makes A Mess Sally Rippin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424382 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Jess gets slimy and sticky like glue. 
Don’t get too close or she’ll stick to you! 

 'Jess can slip and slide all over the school – but when it’s too hot, things get a little sticky. Will she find a way to keep cool?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Frank Is a Big Help Sally Rippin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424255 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Some monsters are short, and others are tall, 
but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all!

'Frank always feels like he’s in the way. How will he ever be able to help out at school?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Apocalypse Cow! Matt Zeremes , Guy Edmonds , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23424179 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'Hi! I'm Jimmy and I’m living in a totally weird ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE! All of the adults in my town of Buttburgher have turned into zombies, but not the flesh-eating zombies like the ones you see in movies. These zombies are COWS! Literally! Everyone is moo-ing and drooling all over the place! And if their drool gets on you, you’re toast. And not the nice sourdough toast from Horatio’s bakery up the street either. Crazy, huh? Luckily, my friends and I have a plan to find a cure . . .' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Underdogs Hit a Grand Slam Kate Temple , Jol Temple , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23423622 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'The Underdog Detective Agency has a proud tradition of sniffing out trouble (and sniffing each other’s butts).
Detective Barkley (a dog) and Detective Fang (a cat) are cleaning up the mean streets of Dogtown one crime at a time!

'In The Underdogs Hit a Grand Slam, Barkley and Fang take centre court to find out who’s stealing all the tennis balls in the lead-up to the Dogtown Tennis Grand Slam. Could it be Boris Barker, the famed international tennis pro? Or what about Steffi Gruff? Or Novak Dogavic? Fang and Barkley jump on the case like a dog with a ball, but can they save the day and serve up the criminal mastermind in time? Or will it be game, set, match?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Fire Truck Sally Rippin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23423555 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Jack's going to visit a fire station – all by himself! But can he still have fun without his best friend Billie?

'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.
Each book is carefully designed with word art and illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. So join the fun and read along!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Special Guest Sally Rippin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23423474 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s Jack’s turn to look after the class toy for the weekend! But things don’t go as he planned. Will it be a disaster?

'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.
Each book is carefully designed with word art and illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. So join the fun and read along!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Backyard Mystery Sally Rippin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 23423404 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Kids LOVE Hey Jack! Join in with this hilarious blockbuster series from the award-winning Sally Rippin, author of the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series!

'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.
Each book is carefully designed with word art and illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. So join the fun and read along!' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon The Bushwackers Australian Song Book Jan Wositzky (editor), Dobe Newton (editor), South Yarra : Sphere , 1988 Z240373 1988 anthology poetry short story extract humour
1 y separately published work icon Ginger Green’s Big Book of Friendship Kim Kane , ( trans. Jon Davis )expression Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 23426626 2021 selected work children's fiction

'Ginger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends.
'But will she ever have a drama-free play date? There’s no such thing, but don’t worry because Ginger Green IS the Play Date Queen!

'So many things can go wrong on a play date. Isla won’t share? Maisy is naughty? Edgar doesn’t do dress-ups? Don't worry – stick with Ginger and you’ll have a ball!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Billie's Best! Volume 3 Sally Rippin , Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 23426399 2021 selected work children's fiction 'Billie can be many things. She can be bubbly, brave and brilliant And Billie is always the best friend ever! Celebrate all the best things about Billie B Brown with this gorgeous hardback collectible edition - featuring five of Billie's favourite stories in glorious colour.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Wiggles Explore a Hospital The Wiggles , The Wiggles (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 23426336 2021 single work picture book children's

'Hospitals are AMAZING places!

'Do you dream of being a doctor or a nurse when you grow up? Do you want to know about all the machines in a hustling, bustling hospital? Why do heart rate machines beep? Why do ambulances need noisy sirens?

'Join The Wiggles as they explore a hospital and find out.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Wiggles Explore a Construction Site The Wiggles , The Wiggles (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 23426287 2021 single work picture book children's

'Do you love diggers, dump trucks and bulldozers? Have you ever wondered what really happens on a construction site? Want to learn how concrete is made? Want to know why construction workers wear such BRIGHT colours?

'Join The Wiggles as they explore a construction site and find out.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon It's Cool to Be Kind Sophie Beer , Sophie Beer (illustrator), Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 23426222 2021 single work picture book children's

'From turning off the lights to eating less meat, from respecting others’ space to sharing toys, there are so many ways to be excellent citizens of the world. It’s not just cool to be kind – it’s fun, too!

'A glorious treasury that gathers four of Sophie Beer’s feel-good books together in one deluxe collection: Love Makes a Family, Kindness Makes Us Strong, Change Starts with Us and How to Say Hello.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Tales From Deep Below : A Turtleful Of Stories By Young Australian Writers Surry Hills : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 23426179 2021 anthology children's fiction

'What lurks beneath the waves? What lies around the riverbend? Find out by diving into this anthology of underwater stories by young Australian authors!

'Fifteen young editors, mentored by children’s author Davina Bell and publishing industry professionals, have put together a collection of underwater-themed stories unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The collection includes 15 intrepid tales and poems written by young Australian writers between the ages of 8 to12, alongside a contribution from Melbourne-based author and schoolteacher Amelia Mellor.'(Publication summary)

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