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Sally Rippin Sally Rippin i(A57782 works by)
Born: Established: Darwin, Darwin area, Northern Territory, ;
Gender: Female
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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 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 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 Luna Boo Has Feelings Too Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21528738 2021 single work picture book children's

'It’s not fair to leave someone out. It makes Luna scream and shout!

'Luna’s a ghost, so her classmates can’t see how she feels when they accidentally leave her out of their games. Will showing her true colours help her – or scare them away for good?

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

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon William Is a Star Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21528431 2021 single work children's

'When Will’s nervous, he lets out a stink. Just what will all his classmates think?

'William wants to be in the school play, but there’s a problem. When he’s nervous, he farts! How can he possibly audition, let alone win a part?

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

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Big Dog, Little Dog Sally Rippin , Lucinda Gifford (illustrator), Sydney : Little Hare Books , 2021 21527965 2021 single work picture book children's 'First there was just Big Dog. And then, one day, Little Dog arrived . . . A beautiful and hilarious story about the ups and downs of welcoming a new family member.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Bat-Boy Tim says BOO! Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21062928 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When Bat-Boy Tim comes out to play, why do other run away?

'Bat-Boy Tim loves to play pranks on the other monsters – but they don't like it at all! Can he use his sneaky abilities to show how good a friend he can be?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Jamie Lee’s Birthday Treat Sally Rippin , ( trans. Chris Kennett )expression Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 21062785 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Jamie Lee has packed a special surprise for her birthday to share with the other monsters. But what happens when her birthday feast gets out of control? Read and see!

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pete's Big Feet Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2021 20737548 2021 single work picture book children's

'Today it’s sports day in the sun.
But do you think that Pete can run? 


'Ever since Pete tripped over his long legs and enormous feet, he refuses to run races with the other monsters. But what happens when Jamie Lee gets stuck in the mud down the well? It will take a special someone to help rescue her!'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Deb and Dot and the Mix-up Plot Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2021 20737444 2021 single work picture book children's

'Some kids are good and some are not …
Some look the same, like Deb and Dot!


'Deb and Dot are twins and complete opposites. Deb is friendly and everyone likes her – but Dot doesn't quite know how to play nicely with the other monsters! Can Teacher Ted help the twins out with a plan?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2021 20737321 2021 single work picture book children's

'Sam makes a mess when he eats jam.
'Can he fix it? Yes, he can!


'Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He LOVES bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters? He'll have to figure out a way to save the day...'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Mary Has The Best Pet Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2021 20489285 2021 single work single work picture book children's

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

'To school you shouldn’t bring a pet.
But Mary’s pet is the best pet yet!

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story.
'With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon School of Monsters Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), 2021 Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2021- 20489174 2021 series - author single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Billie's Best Volume 2 Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2020 19680505 2020 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 Honey Bees Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2020 18442583 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Billie wants to save the planet, and she has a super-dooper new idea: to build a beehive! But why is Jack so upset about her plan?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon The Hat Parade Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2020 18442512 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Billie really wants to win the school hat parade. She has made lots of amazing hats! But when Billie gets stuck in bed with a horrible cold, will her hat parade plans be ruined?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Grumpy Neighbour Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2020 18442428 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Billie has kicked her new soccer ball over Grumpy Gertie’s fence. Her friends say Gertie will never give it back. Can Billie find a way to befriend Gertie and get her ball?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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