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1 y separately published work icon The Naughtiest Pixie and the Midnight Feast Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2021 20972925 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Jenifry Star is so excited about her first-ever sleepover at Aniko's. She can’t wait to play fun games and have a midnight feast in the garden! But when mean Nessa tags along AND the garden's ladybirds start acting strangely, will all her pixie plans be dashed?' (Publication summary)
 
3 1 y separately published work icon The Forest in the Tree Ailsa Wild , Briony Barr , Gregory Crocetti , Aviva Reed (illustrator), Clayton : CSIRO Publishing , 2020 19555233 2020 single work picture book children's

'This is a story about trees and fungi connected through a 'wood wide web' - told by one tiny fungal spore.

'A little fungus meets a baby cacao tree and they learn to feed each other. They cooperate with a forest of plants and a metropolis of microbes in the soil. But when drought strikes can they work together to survive?

'The fourth book in the Small Friends Books series, this science-adventure story explores the Earth-shaping partnerships between plants, fungi and bacteria.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Naughtiest Pixie and the Bounciest Pup Ailsa Wild , Saoirse Lou (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 18053707 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Jenifry and her family are in trouble. Star-weaving night is coming, when pixies weave cosy winter outfits from fresh starlight, but how will they get the job done when there’s a cheeky pup pouncing around the Pixie Woods, putting them all in danger?

'How does a young pixie protect her pint-sized family and make a furry friend? Jenifry is bound to find out!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 `Not Our Job : A Nurse's Story of Sexual Harassment by Patients : On Sexual Harassment of Nurses by Patients Simone Sheridan , Ailsa Wild , 2019 single work poetry
— Appears in: #MeToo : Stories from the Australian Movement 2019;
3 y separately published work icon Nema and the Xenos : A Story of Soil Cycles Ailsa Wild , Gregory Crocetti , S. Patricia Stock , Aviva Reed (illustrator), Briony Barr (illustrator), Clayton : CSIRO Publishing Scale Free Network , 2019 16948054 2019 picture book children's

'The tale of a tiny worm, the bacteria that live inside her, and a tree being munched on by a grub.

'This is a story about tiny creatures that live in the darkness of the soil.

'When a tree cries out in pain, some unexpected heroes come to the rescue. Nema and her gang of young nematodes (tiny worms) embark on a dangerous journey underground. The Xenos, a group of wise but deadly bacteria, hitch a ride. The story of how they help the tree is full of action, life-or-death challenges and microscopic warfare. It is a story of co-operation and ancient partnership, about events happening all over the Earth, in the hidden worlds beneath our feet.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon The Naughtiest Pixie in Disguise Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 15702491 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s not easy being the only pixie at a human school, especially when you have to keep it a secret – but if anyone can do it, Jenifry Star can!

'Jenifry Star is a very loveable, very naughty young pixie who decides to go to human school to make some friends. Everyone knows grown-up humans are terrifying; they hunt pixies, they stomp on their houses and even pickle pixies in jars. But surely human children are perfectly safe? Jenifry is willing to find out! With her infectious sense of humour, knack for mischief and irrepressible charm, Jenifry must figure out the surprising rules of school and human friendship while keeping her pixie side hidden.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Naughtiest Pixie Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019- 15702452 2019 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the Secret Envelope Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 15639546 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'A hilarious junior fiction series from Ailsa Wild about solving mysteries, blending families and leaping to conclusions!

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge ... and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! 

'What's the best thing about hotel swimming pools?
Can you live in two different places at once?
How do you hide in plain sight?
How do you make the biggest choice of your life?

'Australian superstar Squishy Taylor is a curious, likeable and instantly relatable hero for all kids aged 6 and up. She’s part of a blended family – a new kind of normal for so many kids, whether it’s a Modern Family or more of a Brady Bunch. Between nightly Skype-chats with her mum, dealing with a noisy baby or her two new ‘bonus sisters’, there’s always a new challenge or exciting mystery to solve. Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters (#1) was listed as a Notable Book in the 2017 CBCA Awards, and was shortlisted for the 2017 Readings Children’s Book Prize. Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom (#6) was shortlisted for the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature in 2017. '

 (Publication summary)


 
1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor Versus the Mayor Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 13813325 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like ...

  1. Why is the mayor being so SNEAKY?
  2. How do you make someone look fake-sick?
  3. How many dumplings are too many dumplings?
  4. What is the Boss of the World doing at Jessie’s violin concert?' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the Even More Amazing Adventures Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 14739253 2017 collected work children's fiction children's

'A hilarious junior fiction book series from Ailsa Wild about solving mysteries, blending families and leaping to conclusions. Squishy is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and stepfamily in a VERY crowded apartment. Luckily for her, their building is huge – and there’s always plenty of mysteries to investigate! In her even MORE amazing adventures, Squishy and her bonus sisters tackle the big cases: What do you do when everyone is mad at your hero? Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof next door? Who’s storing toxic waste under their park?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the First Three Adventures Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 14739174 2017 collected work children's fiction children's

'A hilarious junior fiction book series from Ailsa Wild about solving mysteries, blending families and leaping to conclusions! Squishy Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate!''

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor in the Mud Ailsa Wild , Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11953849 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like ...

  1. How can one person be in two places at the same time?
  2. Why does pizza taste better outside?
  3. How do you climb a forbidden staircase? 
  4. Who would steal plants from Squishy’s dad?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the Silver Suitcase Ailsa Wild , Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 11953771 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like...

  1. How can summer be fun if you don’t go to the beach?
  2. Why is rainbow cake so delicious? 
  3. What kind of scientist wears red sneakers?
  4. Who would try to smuggle rare birds?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom Ailsa Wild , Ben Wood (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 9715206 2016 single work children's fiction children's

Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like…

1. Why are tunnels be both exciting and scary?

2. How do dogs always know who the bad guys are?

3. Why are pinkie-swears so important?

4. Who’s storing toxic waste under the park? (publication blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor in Zero Gravity Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 9659081 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate! Like…

1. How long would it take to cycle to a space station?

2. Why does red cordial make everyone more fun?

3. How come you can't hug over the internet?

4. Why is there a renegade astronaut on the roof?' (publication blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the Mess Makers Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 9352237 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ...

'What's the best way to sneak onto a film set?

Why do grown-ups trust you more when you're carrying a Baby?

Is a pizza even a pizza without mozzarella?

What do you do when everyone hates your hero?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and a Question of Trust Ailsa Wild , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 9277143 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries…

'Why is Boring Lady being so interesting?

'What kind of person comes back from holidays with no luggage?

'Why can they only have dessert on Saturday nights?

'Who’s been smuggling illegal diamonds?' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor Ailsa Wild , 2016 Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016-2019 9277110 2016 series - author children's fiction

'Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of weird stuff going on! Squishy and her ‘bonus’ sisters are always ready to launch themselves into a new adventure – whether there’s a mysterious runaway in the basement, a shifty diamond smuggler next door, or a sneaky ghost stealing their neighbour’s precious Ming vase' (Hardie Grant Egmont website).

1 2 y separately published work icon Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters Ailsa Wild , Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2016 9220621 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'An apartment full of questions on a street full of mysteries ... Why does Squishy have to share everything with her new step-sisters? Why is her next-door neighbor the crankiest man in the world? Why are green jelly snakes the yummiest? Who's that hiding in the basement? ' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Invisible War : A Tale on Two Scales Ailsa Wild , Briony Barr , Gregory Crocetti , Ben Hutchings (illustrator), Collingwood : Scale Free Network , 2016 10777298 2016 single work graphic novel young adult

'While treating a patient with dysentery, Sister Annie Barnaby encounters a strain of lethal bacteria. As the invaders journey deep into her gut, the resident microbes must ght to survive. Annie’s life hangs in the balance. Enter the phage, a deadly predator, ready to wage war to protect their host.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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