AustLit

'Allen and his pet Byte are Earth’s newest visitors. The Earthlings seem very friendly to Allen – in fact, they run and scream whenever they see him! Thankfully, Allen has brought some of his favourite alien toys along, so that he can play with the Earthlings. They’re sure to love his supersonic horn and his x-ray laser. Although Allen is having a lot of fun playing, he doesn’t seem to understand that the Earthlings aren’t quite ready to host this kind of guest…' (Publication summary)

'Arabella is a beloved only child who has everything until her brother, Avery, arrives. While she loves him, it’s sometimes hard to like him. She spends her days creating marvellous things with her magic pencil, and ignoring him. But when he spoils her tea party, she decides drastic action is required and she erases him from her life. Oops! Can she get him back? Arabella and the Magic Pencil will appeal to any child with a new sibling and to caregivers who are supporting changing family dynamics.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.