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1 y separately published work icon Mia Megastar Ada Nicodemou , Meredith Costain , Melbourne : Penguin , 2024 27372133 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'The debut kids' book from Aussie acting superstar Ada Nicodemou!

'I'm Mia!

'This will be easy. My life is pretty interesting and amazing. I'm the only kid in my class who lives above a shop. And not just any shop - everyone knows Costa's is the best place for fresh fruit and pastries and dips and bread.

'Anyway, I wanted to tell you about what happened at school yesterday. Well, not AT school, but on a school trip.

'We saw a play in a real-life theatre . . . and it's all I can think about.

'Our buses pull up at the kerb and the teachers herd us on. And while we're on our long trip back to Summerdale, I realise something.

'I want to be her. The girl in the play. I want to be up there on the stage with the lights and the curtains and the music.

'I WANT TO BE AN ACTOR.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Hijabi Girl : What It Takes Hazel Edwards , Özge Sevindik Alkan , Regent : Ali Gator Productions , 2022 27643933 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Dear Goannas,

'You are invited to play a friendly exhibition game against the Euclid Street Primary School Sharks next month.

'Melek’s Australian Rules Football team dream is about to come true. She becomes the captain of Goannas footy team with Miss as their coach. 

'Just when Melek finds players other than her best friends and lets boys play, there’s another problem.

'They don’t have money for uniforms. Luckily, the co-captains of design, Tien and Lily, have the most delicious idea ever for a fun-raiser. 

'A funny and adventurous story about what it takes to be a team and a captain.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 y separately published work icon Dad, I Love You! Colin Buchanan , Serena Geddes (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 24703769 2022 single work picture book children's 'A beautiful book that celebrates the connection between fathers and their children.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Hope Is a Spark Colin Buchanan , Serena Geddes (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 23817838 2022 single work picture book children's 'When it’s gloomy and grim, when it’s dreary and dark, be it ever so small, hope is a SPARK! A book that celebrates the small joys in life through the power of togetherness and hope'

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Riding Out Jess Black , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21552787 2021 single work children's fiction children's

Shelley is ready for an overnight riding adventure!

'Shelley can’t wait for the Pony Club Ride Out—three days and nights of riding and camping under the stars. But the week before the big event, her pony, Banjo, starts limping. Will Shelley be stuck at home while her friends have the adventure of a lifetime?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A New Friend Jess Black , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20093853 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When Abby moves from the city to the country, she misses her old life. Despite her fear of horses, she visits Pepper Creek Pony Club in the hope of making friends. But Abby quickly learns that being a horse-girl is harder than she thought. Will Abby ever make a new friend?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Pepper Creek Ponies Jess Black , 2021 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20093790 2021 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Where the Dragons Live Serena Geddes , Serena Geddes (illustrator), New York (City) : Aladdin Books , 2020 19908111 2020 single work picture book children's 'When Rasmus bid his best friend Rosie goodbye to journey to the Island of Dragons, he wasn’t sure what to expect—he’s never met another dragon before! Upon his arrival to the island, he finds the other dragons to be fierce, feisty, and a little mean. They point out how gentle Rasmus and his small wings don’t fit in with the rest of them. Will Rasmus ever be a real dragon?

'Luckily, Rosie travels to the island, and helps her dear friend discover that being his own true self is what really matters in friendship and dragonhood.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Rosie and Rasmus Serena Geddes , Serena Geddes (illustrator), New York (City) : Aladdin Books , 2019 19908193 2019 single work picture book children's 'Every day, Rosie waits and watches as children play together, laugh and share stories, hoping she can join in the fun and make a new friend. But every day her wish never comes true.

'Every day, Rasmus sits in his tree and waits and watches as birds dance in the sky, wishing he could fly just like them. But every day his wish never comes true.

'Then one day, Rosie and Rasmus meet and girl and dragon are lonely no more. They become the best of friends, playing together, laughing, sharing stories…and Rosie even helps Rasmus learn to fly! But when Rasmus finds his wings, he knows he must also find his fate. Two best friends say goodbye, as Rasmus flies away.

'But then…a lonely girl watches and waits as children play together, laugh and share stories, hoping she can join in the fun and make a new friend. And today, when Rosie brings her a flower, she does.

'Serena Geddess’s enchanting tale is sure to make readers believe in the transformative power of love, friendship, and faith.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Rosie and Rasmus Serena Geddes , 2019 Cammeray : Simon and Schuster Australia , 2019- 19908164 2019 series - author picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Box Night News Lisa Thompson , Serena Geddes (illustrator), Clayton South : Blake Education , 2017 11071415 2017 single work picture book children's historical fiction

'When Kevin's not delivering the newspaper around his neighbourhood, he rides billycarts. But his best friend Dave isn't interested in riding anymore. There is something hidden in his Grandpa's shed that's way more interesting ..' (Publication Summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell's Best Friends Ever Belinda Murrell , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2016 9671115 2016 selected work children's fiction

'Adventures are more fun with friends! Celebrate with Lulu and her friends as they rescue a fairy penguin, prepare for the Moon Festival, have fun at Harmony Day, and save the school's garden after a storm!' (Publication summary)
1 4 y separately published work icon Hijabi Girl Hazel Edwards , Özge Sevindik Alkan , Vermont South : BookPOD , 2016 9358214 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Melek always finds answers, some are under her super hijab. For others she needs the help of newcomer Tien who draws fantastic worlds as an escape, or the dress-ups-guru Lily, and sometimes even soccer-mad Zac who NEVER agrees with her. Melek solves all problems, even rescuing Zac in the pool. And luckily her fashionista mother designs club colour-coded hijabs for footy fans. When it's the Book Character Parade, Melek can't find a book with a girl character in a hijab. With the help of her school friends, Melek makes one. Then Melek's next challenge is to arrange an Aussie Rules Girls' football match.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell's Amazing Animal Adventures Belinda Murrell , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2016 9025204 2016 selected work children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell's Fantastic Holiday Fun Belinda Murrell , Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2016 9025091 2016 selected work children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Blow Me a Kiss Karen Collum , Serena Geddes (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2015 8557431 2015 single work picture book children's

'Delight in this special story about spreading happiness to all those around youwith just a kiss.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell and the Arabian Nights Belinda Murrell , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2015 8080605 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Lulu Bell is about to make a new friend!

'It's Harmony Day at Shelly Beach School, and Lulu's class is going to star in the school play. What will be the special theme this year?

'Lulu is sure that the new girl in her class will have good ideas. How can she make Amira feel welcome? The answer is a happy surprise for everyone!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell and the Koala Joey Belinda Murrell , North Sydney : Random House , 2015 8073230 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Lulu can't wait for her holiday at Tarni Beach to begin. She has a new pink surfboard and Dad is going to teach her to surf.

'Lulu and her friend Zac like to spot wildlife in the bush nearby. But Bulldozers have arrived and the trees might soon be gone. What will happen to the mummy koala and her joey if all the trees are taken away? Lulu needs to work out how to save the koalas' home!' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell and the Christmas Elf Belinda Murrell , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2014 8155536 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'The Bell family are preparing for the best Christmas ever. There are presents to wrap, yummy food to cook and costumes to sew.

But Lulu's friends Olivia and Jo are too sad to sing in the school concert because their little cat Bonnie is missing. Can Lulu cheer them up and help find Bonnie before Christmas Eve? Maybe a special letter to Santa will help.'

(Random House Australia)
1 y separately published work icon Lulu Bell and the Tiger Cub Belinda Murrell , Serena Geddes (illustrator), North Sydney : Random House , 2014 7166374 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Year Three are going on an excursion to the zoo. Luckily the zoo vet is one of Dad's best friends, so Lulu and Molly and their friends get special treatment!

When a tiger cub gets into trouble and hurts its leg, the zookeepers have to take it to the hospital. The zoo vet sets to work – with Lulu and Molly looking on. Will the tiger cub be OK?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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