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Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 School of Monsters
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y separately published work icon Mary Has The Best Pet Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20489285 2021 single work single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Про Мері та кошлатого Сема 2022;

'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)

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y separately published work icon Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20737321 2021 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Про Мері та кошлатого Сема 2022;

'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

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y separately published work icon Deb and Dot and the Mix-up Plot Sally Rippin , Chris Kennett (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20737444 2021 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Про довгоніжку Піта та близнят-монстренят 2022;

'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

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y separately published work icon Pete's Big Feet Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20737548 2021 single work picture book children's
— Appears in: Про довгоніжку Піта та близнят-монстренят 2022;

'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

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y separately published work icon Jamie Lee’s Birthday Treat Sally Rippin , 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)

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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)

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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)

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y separately published work icon Luna Boo Has Feelings Too Sally Rippin , 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)

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y separately published work icon Frank Is a Big Help Sally Rippin , Richmond : 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)

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y separately published work icon Jess Makes A Mess Sally Rippin , Richmond : 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)

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y separately published work icon Bug's First Day Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24678768 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'When Bug starts school he cannot read
But Teacher has the help he needs

'It’s Bug’s first day at school, and he’s worried that he’s the only one who needs help learning. But is he?

'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)

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y separately published work icon Jem's Big Idea Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24678699 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'This is Jem. She likes to play, and thinks up fun new ways each day!

'Jem is fast, and Jem is strong – but she's always found first in hide and seek! Can she think up a way to win the game

'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)

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y separately published work icon Bruno Won't Dance Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24678379 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'‘Why won't Bruno dance?’ says Pat.
'There must be a fix for that!'

'Bruno is a talented dancer, but he’s too shy to bust a move in front of his classmates … until a special guest visits the school!

'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)

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y separately published work icon Pip Loves to Cook Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24678451 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Pip loves to cook and loves to bake
But will the monsters like her cake?

'Cooking is Pip’s favourite thing to do. But when she accidentally follows the wrong recipe, it’s a disaster … or is it?

'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)
 

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y separately published work icon Jack's Many Moods Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 25421751 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.​

'When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays
but sometimes Jack has bad, bad days.

'Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way to balance her moods?

'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)

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y separately published work icon Dom's Special Things Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 25421821 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.​

'Dom has lots of special things                                  
like rocks and stones with insect wings.

'Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one?

'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)

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y separately published work icon Our Friend Zap Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 26215796 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Zap is a monster who comes from afar
in a red rocket ship from a faraway star!

'Zap is an alien who doesn't speak the local language, and communicates with his friends in his own special way. So when he gets teased by a stranger, how can his friends tell him they love him?'(Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Tish Learns to Swim Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 26215875 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.​

'All of the monsters can already swim,
except for dear Tish, who's scared to go in.

'Every time Tish tries to paddle in the moat, she panics. Can the monsters find a way to keep her afloat?

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

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y separately published work icon Zorro's Tasty Treat Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27465602 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Zorro the zombie is always hungry – but his favourite food makes him farty! Can his teacher find a brainy solution? ​

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the best-selling and most fundecodable 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)

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y separately published work icon Milly's Family Fun Sally Rippin , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27465670 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s Mother’s Day, and Milly doesn’t know what to do.
Is there a way to celebrate her family too?

'When Milly’s school hosts a party for Mother’s Day, Milly feels left out. But families come in all shapes and sizes – and soon Milly realises she’s got a lot to celebrate!

'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)

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First known date: 2021

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