AustLit

'Brock the Croc lives in a thriving swamp. As the only crocodile, he loves attention and parties all day. Brock rides his motorbike, holds extravagant swamp discos, and plays electric guitar. But when humans set up a worksite next to the swamp, Brock and his friends learn their home is set to be filled-in with concrete! The animals all turn to Brock to save them, but has he been exaggerating his achievements? Will he be able to live up to his reputation and stop the humans from destroying the swamp forever?' (Publication summary)

'Bears in flares! Crocs in jocks! Cats in top hats! Seals in high heels! Is this the wackiest road trip ever? What can you see?' (Publication summary)

'A best selling Larrikin House title, it’s Garfield meets James Bond, AGAIN!

'FurBall is the wacky new junior fiction series about a tuna sandwich loving spy cat on a mission!

'Despite being the world’s most famous spy, this cat is happiest napping or snacking!

'Will FurBall get distracted by the snack bar?

'Readers of The Bad Guys and Real Pigeons will love this highly illustrated series, and will engage readers of all levels.

'Jam-packed with laughs, witty banter and brimming with action, kids will want to read this over and over again! This book is currently taking flight and being translated into other languages' (Publication summary)

'lt’s Garfield meets James Bond!

'Furballis the hilarious new junior fiction series about a spy cat on a mission to save the city.

'Despite being the world’s most famous spy, Furball is happiest napping or snacking. But when he and and his spy friends, Jade and Kit, visit a waterpark on their day off, they learn Furball’s greatest enemy is using the park as a secret base! Can Furball and his friends stop them before they flood the city? Or will Furball get distracted by the snack bar?' (Publication summary)

'A most EGG-cellent Easter story by Adrian Beck and James Hart that will have the whole family laughing out loud.

''Twas the night before EASTER
When I spotted the BUNNY!
So I offered to help
Make the EGG HUNT more FUNNY!

'Can some HARE-larity save a washed-out Easter weekend?

'When the rain keeps her family stuck indoors, a girl decides everyone needs a bit of a laugh. So when she catches the Easter Bunny sneaking into the beach house, she can hardly contain her excitement- she'll make her family's egg hunt EGGS-tra funny! But does her prankish egg-planting go too far?

'Full of Easter puns and pranks, sniggers and smiles, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates family and fun- it's sure to be read year after year!' (Publication summary)

'Little Legends: The Missing Cup continues the hilarious and action-packed adventures of star Australian Rules players, Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, in the only official AFL junior fiction series.

'After winning a prestigious lightning footy tournament in its centennial year, the Fresca Bay Falcons are invited to the grand unveiling of their special Cup at the MCG sports museum. But when the Cup goes missing, it’s up to their star players – Ellie, Oz and Sanjay – to figure out where it went and uncover the other secrets the mighty MCG holds.' (Publication summary)

'A Father’s Day picture book from funny guy Adrian Beck that will have the whole family laughing.

'Warning: Do not show this book to dads!

'This book is full of DAD JOKES that are embarrassing, goofy and NOT FUNNY! A trip to the zoo with Dad means seeing lots of animals . . . and hearing plenty of dad jokes too! A hilarious story by Adrian Beck (a dad) illustrated by Simon Greiner (another dad).

'The perfect Father’s Day gift and read-aloud story!' (Publication summary)

'Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules.

'It’s Grand Final week in Fresca Bay, and the Fresca Bay Falcons are desperate to beat the Colburton Cockroaches and bring home the Premiership Cup. And for Oz, this game is personal – he’s facing off against his former best friend, Jumpin’ Jack Pang, who left Fresca Bay and is now the star player for the Cockroaches. The Falcons have never managed to beat the Cockroaches … will this year be any different? 

'Perfect for fans of Tiny Timmy, Real Pigeons  and Weirdo, Little Legends  is the only official AFL junior fiction series. It’s packed with fun and will entertain footy-mad kids for hours!' (Publication summary)

'Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules.

'Ellie is in a goal-kicking slump. She has a feeling her brand-new footy boots are to blame – that, or her brother Oz and all the annoying pranks he keeps playing on her! Is it possible that without her lucky routine, Ellie just isn’t that good at footy? Or is footy about more than just luck?

'Perfect for fans of Tiny Timmy, Real Pigeons and Weirdo, Little Legends is the only official AFL junior fiction series. It’s packed with fun and will entertain footy-mad kids for hours!'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Derek's not a natural athlete - far from it! But when AWESOMENESS is on the line, he's willing to do what it takes. But all Derek's plans go out the window when the race begins. Could the rumours of a scary old witch who lurks in the bush turn out to be TRUE?' (Publication summary)

'After accidentally going viral, Derek is now on a mission to go viral DELIBERATELY! After all, what's more SUPERCOOL than being an internet hit? The only problem is, none of his ideas are quite working out as he expected. But Derek's not the type to give up. No way! He is determined to achieve VIRAL VICTORY - even if it's the last thing he ever does.' (Publication summary)

'Think of the COOLEST, FUNNIEST, most HANDSOME kid in school, times it by a gazillion and you get DEREK DILBERT DOOL. At least he thinks so . . . Pity he’s the only one.

'Life’s tough when your name’s Derek. You’re destined to be uncool. But Derek is determined to find something - anything - that will change that. He’s sick of being picked last in PE, of not being invited to parties, and of all the cool kids using his freckles as dot-to-dot challenges. Derek is going to find something that will make him SUPERCOOL and nothing is going to stop him.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Twins Oz and Ellie are footy fanatics. They can’t wait to introduce Aussie Rules to their cousin Sanjay, who is moving back to Australia from overseas. 10-year-old Oz is the key playmaker for the Falcons (as he’ll tell anyone who’ll listen!). Ellie is a talented full-forward and the leading goal scorer for the whole league. But when their cousin Sanjay tries footy for the first time, he’s a natural. Suddenly, Sanjay is the Falcons’ hot new recruit and Oz and Ellie have some competition!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules.

'Little Legends is the only official AFL junior fiction series.'

Source: Publisher's blurb. 

'It's the return of the quack! A hilarious new collection of stories from some of Australia's funniest children's authors.

'Following on from the success of Total Quack Up! authors Sally Rippin and Adrian Beck have gathered together an awesome new line-up of writers and their funniest stories. Not only will the stories make you laugh out loud and feel good, royalties from sales of the book go to Dymocks Children’s Charities – so you can feel extra good!