AustLit

'Meet Daphne Buckley, a psychiatrist in search of a great love. He hasn’t turned up yet. But surely he will. He could be any one of the respondents to her old-fashioned ‘looking for love’ classifieds. He could be one of the men her overbearing mother tries to set her up with, or even someone she already knows.

'It doesn’t matter. Daphne is determined and brainy and prepared to bend all the rules. With old schoolfriend Celeste by her side and her mother’s grooming tips for unkempt leg hair, love is likely just around the corner. Whether Daphne deserves it is another question. And with a psychopathic killer lurking, how far she’ll go to get it is the biggest question of all.

'The Near Daphne Experience is a riotous romp about the unedifying search for love, and the most original book you’ll read this year.' (Publication summary)

'Pickle and Bree are off for a holiday in the snow! Bree can't wait to try skiing, and Pickle is excited about snowboarding - but Pickle and Bree are so enthusiastic that they forget they're sharing the space with their friends. Will Pickle and Bree figure out how to have fun while making sure their friends have fun too.? They have to learn how respecting rules means everyone can have fun.' (Publication summary)

'Pickle and Bree are spending a day outdoors with their good friend, Jason. They're excited to explore the playground, and are even more excited about making some new friends - until they meet two little bears who are not very friendly at all! How will Pickle and Bree deal with the playground bullies? ' (Publication summary)

'Pickle and Bree are the very best of friends, though they don’t always see eye to eye! They may have their differences, but together, they always manage to work through their problems. Featuring a handy Guide to Good Deeds at the back of each book, parents and children can join Pickle and Bree on their adventures while gently exploring social etiquette and positive behaviour.

'In The Birthday Party Cake, it’s Jason’s birthday and Pickle is planning a special bear birthday surprise for his friend. He knows exactly the kind of cake to make, and the perfect bear games to play. But when Bree decides to lend a hand, her idea of a perfect party is not exactly what Pickle had in mind!

'Can Pickle and Bree find a way to save Jason’s birthday?' (Publication summary)

'Pickle and Bree are the very best of friends, though they don’t always see eye to eye! They may have their differences, but together, they always manage to work through their problems. Featuring a handy Guide to Good Deeds at the back of each book, parents and children can join Pickle and Bree on their adventures while gently exploring social etiquette and positive behaviour.

'Pickle and Bree decide to redecorate their house. Unfortunately, they can’t agree on anything! Pickle wants pretty wallpaper, but Bree is certain that new paint would be best. But when Pickle and Bree decide to work separately, they soon discover that some jobs just aren’t supposed to be done alone.' (Publication summary)

'This is a story about friendship. It’s about accepting new friends, even when they do things a little differently from you.

'It’s a story about facing danger which can be overcome with just a little co-operation.

'And it all revolves around a special little cat called Marmalade…' (Publication summary)

'It is seemingly an ordinary day.

'Jack’s big sister Lil starts school and he is left with only his faithful dog Hector for company and Lil’s favourite toy to protect.

'But this is to be a day like no other.

'Gradually, Jack’s backyard is transformed into a magical land, full of adventure and excitement, where Jack is called upon to do battle with a fiendish villain…' (Publisher's blurb)

This is a story about friendship. Its about losing old friends and making new ones. Its about change, which isn't always a bad thing. When Maddy's family relocates for a year, she must leave behind her cat, Marmalade, and her best friend, Ella.