AustLit

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Ben Simmons - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Ben Simmons your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that he was born in Melbourne, and was picked FIRST OVERALL in the NBA draft?
Did you know he is a triple-double machine, and the first Australian to ever win Rookie of the Year?
Did you know that Ben loves animals, and playing Call of Duty?

'Ben is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about him.
'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.' (Publication summary)

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Sam Kerr - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Sam Kerr your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that she really wanted to be an AFL player before discovering soccer?
Did you know she holds the all-time goal-scoring record for Australian international players?
Did you know that she was the first woman to be on the cover of the global edition of the FIFA video game, alongside Kylian Mbappé?

'Sam is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about her.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.' (Publication summary)

'A hilarious new adventure from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy. Wherever Stevie goes, high drama is sure to follow...

'Stevie Louise is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?).

'Stevie and the Brooke Street crew are hard-up for cash. Going viral doesn't last forever, you know, and killer costumes are expensive. To keep their show-biz dream alive, the kids are competing in a local talent quest. But the competition is stiff (I mean, have you ever heard four goats sing a capella?), and Alex has a unicorn horn glued to his forehead for at least the next three weeks.

'It's tough working under these conditions, but Stevie is up for any challenge to save Lunchbox Productions...

'A gloriously warm, funny and relatable story from bestselling author, much-loved comedian, writer, radio announcer and social media sensation Tanya Hennessy.' (Publication summary)

'A delightfully funny and deeply relatable junior fiction story from one of Australia's most loved multi-media stars.

'Hi there. My name is Stevie. NOT Steven. I mean, you can call me Steven if you MUST, literally everyone does... including my own mum.

'But my ACTUAL name is Stevie Louise Mason. I'm twelve years old. I love reading, and watching musicals, TV and films. I like English, HATE Maths and I LOVE acting. And today, I am going to ask the Brooke Street kids the Most Important Question of their lives!

'Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure the Brooke Street kids stay best friends forever.

'Then a new neighbour arrives and threatens to derail all Stevie's plans. And then real disaster strikes. But the show must go on. After all, Stevie is a professional.

'A gloriously warm, funny and relatable story from much-loved comedian, writer, radio announcer and social media sensation Tanya Hennessy.'

'Everything's blue with Lucy Liquorice Chew! Discover all the brilliant shades of blue there are to enjoy in this fun rhyming book.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'James Jellybean just loves the colour green! Discover all the wonderful green things that James has at his house.'

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'From her shoes to her bed, Fiona Fairybread just loves the colour red! How much do you love your favourite colour?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Attention Campers! Seeking maximum adventure? Looking for maximum fun? You need CAMP MAX!

'Tania’s all set to go on camp! She’s planned which cabin she’ll be in, what snacks to take, she’s even arranged for her best friend, Emily, to come too.

'There’s one small problem though: Emily’s parents gave away the money that would have bought her ticket.

'Luckily the town talent show offers Camp Tickets as a prize – all they have to do is win one for Emily. But even as they rehearse to win, no one’s expecting Tania’s own ticket to go missing. And when it does, Tania knows she’s going to need more than just talent to avert maximum disaster.

'Because some things are worth more than a camp ticket, and friendship is one of them.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'It must be Ruby’s lucky day! She keeps finding coins everywhere.

'But there’s something funny about this money. Why is it so bright, shiny and new looking? And where on earth is it coming from?

'When Ruby’s new wishes appear much earlier than expected, she wonders if someone else in the Wishfingers' household might be developing magical powers of their own. But who?

'You can bet your bottom dollar this will be a magical adventure to remember.'

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'Ruby is back, with twelve new wishes!  And one missing wish from last spring that is still floating about in the garden somewhere...

'But Ruby is wasting her new wishes trying to keep Jellybean out of mischief until she discovers the perfect way to make Jellybean do exactly what she says. But Cousin Todd isn't so keen on doing what Ruby says.

'When Todd stumbles across Ruby's missing wish he decides to teach her a lesson about being bossy, and make a few rules of his own.

'Meet Australia's new king and explore a country where school, homework, manners and peas are all banned. Discover monster trucks, giant jumping castles, furious principals and hungry crocodiles along with plenty of laughs in an all new Ruby Wishfingers adventure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Gemma has a new camera!

'She is visiting the mountains and wants to get the perfect photo. But at the top of the lookout, Gemma gets the jitters.

'Will she let her fear of heights stop her from achieving her dream?

'Join Gemma, Marty and their friends as they help Gemma overcome her jitters.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ruby is back - and so are her wishes! With a head full of plans for the holidays Ruby’s fingertips already tingling with magic. That is, until Mum announces that Ruby’s horrible little toad of a cousin is coming to stay. But some problems can’t just be wished away. Ruby’s wish for her cousin to turn into a real toad breaks magic’s most important rule. And when rules are broken, especially magic ones, there are always consequences. Join Ruby and her little brother, Jellybean on another extraordinary adventure exploring a winter wonderland, experiencing life as a slimy toad and finding out what happens when magic falls into the wrong paws!' (publication blurb).

'Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until Ruby Wishfingers wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. She soon finds out that there is far more to being a Wishfingers than having a funny name.

'Ruby can wish for whatever she wants with her wish fingers. However, she soon realises that they create more trouble than good.

'Ruby Wishfingers will take you on a magical adventure, featuring talking cats, jelly bean rain and pocket-sized unicorns.' (Publication summary)

Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until she wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. and realises that she can wish for whatever she wants with her wish fingers.

'Something extraordinary is going on ... even more extraordinary than usual in the Wishfingers household! Things keep disappearing and then reappearing in the strangest of places!

'Dad can’t find his lawnmower, until it mysteriously appears in an upstairs hallway. Norman’s fish tank vanishes from Ruby’s bedroom, only to turn up in the kitchen all by itself! And how on earth does Dad’s jar of treats keep finding its way into little brother Jellybean’s cot?

'With Dad as nutty as a fruitcake and finger-nibbling Jellybean throwing terrible tantrums, all poor Mum can think about is a holiday. It’s up to Ruby to find out what’s going on.

'Get ready for the greatest game of hide-and-seek in this next adventure of Ruby Wishfingers.' (Publication summary)

'If Emily tries to play basketball, she ends up puffing. What can you do when asthma stops you from playing with your friends? Join Emily and her friends as they find a way she can join in on the fun.' (Publication summary)

'A young girl visits her Grandma and 'brightens her dreams' whilst her little brother charms the nursing home residents with his playful antics.

'This is a joyful and poignant celebration of life and love with vibrant illustrations of present day and yesteryear.

'A delightful insight into the transforming power of children and love to enjoy with your kids, grandkids or great-grandkids. Share the romance of the past with the kids this Valentine's day!' (Publisher's blurb)

'Marty loved to party. At every party, Marty was the first to arrive and the last to leave. That was before Marty found out that peanuts make him sick. Really sick. Parties aren't so much fun for Marty now that he keeps ending up in hospital. How can Marty and his friends make their parties safe and fun for everybody? ' (Publisher's blurb)