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'Chook Doolan is too much of a chicken to walk to school by himself! But then Dad tells him the special 'Walking to School' rule. And RULES ARE RULES.

'Walking to school is too scary for Chook - until Dad tells him the special rule for walking to school safely: no talking to anyone until you are inside the school gates. Too easy! But not talking means that he must ignore Mrs Pho from the bakery, Eddie Two-Hats the busker and Mrs Holston the lollipop lady. Chook knows he has hurt their feelings. But what can he do? RULES ARE RULES!' (Publication summary)

'It's Pet Day at school but Joe doesn't have a pet. Can Chook come up with a plan to help his friend?

'Chook's friend Joe doesn't have a pet to bring to Pet Day. To cheer him up, Chook decides they should try to find him a pet for just a day. But Joe is so sad he can't even come up with a plan. (And that's his best thing.) Can Chook think of a plan to help his friend? And will he be brave enough to carry it out?' (Publication summary)

'Chook Doolan wishes he was brave enough to play soccer.

'Chook Doolan doesn't want to play soccer. It's scary. Especially when Ashton Findus and Marty Petrovic are on the team. Can Chook ever be brave enough to play soccer?' (Publication summary)

'Chook Doolan has a brand-new ukulele - just like Eddie Two-hats!

'Chook Doolan can't wait to show his new ukulele to his friend Eddie Two-hats. But Eddie isn't busking in his normal spot. Where can he be? And will Chook be able to help him?' (Publication summary)

'Chook is going on holiday and he’s supposed to play with his cousins. But they’re still little kids! Can Chook think of something fun for everyone to do? ' (Publication summary)

'Everybody is excited about class camp – except Chook. He’s worried about snakes and getting homesick. Can Chook find the courage to go? ' (Publication summary)

'Chook wants to be a pilot when he grows up, just like his dad. That means doing scary things, like talking to new people. What will Chook do? ' (Publication summary)

'Will Chook be able to do his school talk on Diwali?

'Chook and his friend Praj are going to the Hindu festival, Diwali. But big crowds make Chook nervous. Can Praj help Chook overcome his fear? ' (Publication summary)