AustLit

Ella Kazoo will do anything to avoid having her hair brushed. Her poor mother is beside herself with frustration as she watches Ella's hair get more and more out of control. But what happens when Ella's hair develops a mind of its own? Find out in this delightful tale, told in rollicking verse, about a girl who's got just what it takes to change a really bad hair day into a happy situation for all. 

'Lulubelle is the most extraordinary person Yasmin has ever met. Lulubelle wears nail polish and make-up to school. She also dyes her hair, has one green thumbnail, and doesn't have to wear glasses! And she's a singer - a real singer. Lulubelle could be famous one day!

'Best of all, Lulubelle becomes Yasmin's best friend. When some of the other kids set Lulubelle up for a fall, it's only Yasmin who knows why - and it's only Yasmin who can help. But Lulubelle is going to have to rethink some of her ideas about what a singer can and can't do!'(Publication summary)

'Boris and Borsch are teddy bears. Boris is scruffy and ready for action. Borsch is neat and peaceful.

'Eugene and Patrick are cousins. Eugene is a cherub. Patrick is a wild buccaneer.

'When Boris is given to Eugene, and Borsch to Patrick, the bears have a hard time until they find out where they really belong.' (Publication summary)