AustLit

'Come on, let’s go join the chorus―A tribute to our Dad-a-saurus. Laughing, singing, jokes or soaks, Dino-dads are busy blokes!' (Publication summary)

'The children in Mr Luke’s class are brimming with ideas about what they might be doing today. Will they battle a dragon? Fly into space? Sail the seas or ride unicorns? Could there be a way for them to do all the things they imagine? Written by internationally renowned teacher sensation, Mr Luke.' (Publication summary)

'There's a reason families usually live together to contain the horror and not inflict it on others. A family holiday is a really, really bad idea! After escaping an erupting volcanic island only to have their cruise ship intercepted by a cyclone, Jakob thought surely his family's holiday troubles were over. But washed up on the far north coast of Australia, they are still thousands of kilometres from home. There's plenty more disaster in store as they make their way south, including landslides, breakdowns, pest infections, floods and more. Nothing so far has prepared Jakob for a horrendous family road trip!' (Publication summary)

'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)

'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)

'Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure! 

'Embark on the final hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! This highly illustrated, hugely entertaining series is perfect for young readers aged 7+!

'After answering a DISTRESS CALL from a doggy damsel, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot must enter the DEADLY DESERTS of Cat Island. With the Spymaster beside them, the dogs are sure to succeed – but is this CATTY CREWMATE really the dogs’ best friend?' (Publication summary)

'The beloved characters from the best-selling School of Monsters series are back in this brand-new, super-size look-and-find exploration of what monsters do all day! 

'Welcome to the School of Monsters and Beyond: the funniest, silliest and most accessible new series for first readers!

'Frank's dad is a farmer, Jess's brother drives a garage truck, and Jack's mum is a firefighter. In this exciting deep-dive into the world of monsters and beyond, discover the different jobs monsters do all day and the incredible vehicles they drive. In the tradition of Richard Scarry's classic What Do People Do All Day?, every spread is filled with busy, detailed illustrations of the world and its characters in Chris Kennett’s inimitable style, alongside Sally Rippin's charming rhymes! ' (Publication summary)

'There’s a reason families usually live together—to contain the horror and not inflict it on others. A family holiday is a really, really bad idea!

'After crash landing in the Pacific Ocean, getting stranded on a volcanic island, evacuating back into the ocean when the volcano erupted and becoming lost at sea, Jakob, his worry-wart dad, overly optimistic mum and weird kind-of-friend, Jodie, are rescued by a luxury cruise ship. Finally, their relaxing family holiday can properly begin. Little does Jakob know there are stormy waters ahead in this next family holiday disaster!' (Publication summary)

'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)

'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)

'There’s a reason families usually live together — to contain the horror and not inflict it on others. A family holiday is a really, really bad idea! After a super embarrassing situation at school, Jakob decides the only way to escape the ridicule is to leave the country on a family holiday. But with a cheapskate worry-wart for a dad and an obnoxiously loud optimist for a mum, fresh humiliation is around every corner. Even worse, the weirdest girl at school is coming along for the ride and won’t let Jakob out of her sight. Jakob thinks he has hit rock-bottom. Little does he know there is always further to fall in a family holiday disaster!' (Publication summary)

'When a mysterious goldfish points them in the direction of a long-lost treasure, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot set sail for another voyage on the dangerous great sea. Can the pirates find the cave of the legendary Noah Silversniff? Or will this mangy crew's latest adventure be their last?' (Publication summary)

'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)

'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)

'Plus-sized Puss has given birth to five kittens, and they are all kinds of trouble! So the whole farm call upon The Nerd Herd to do something about it and fast! Can Barny the Lamb, Shaama Llama Ding Dong and Billy the Kid succeed on their mission? And will they finally get the farm cred they deserve?' (Publication summary)

'With the help of a magical book, Noah Wriggle and his best friend Blue like to design weird and wonderful animal mash-up creations – and then bring them to life! But sometimes their mash-imals love being alive just a little TOO much …

'From tumbling tigers to eight-legged dinosaurs, Noah and Blue's creations always keep them on their toes! But will Noah and Blue let their imagination run a little too wild?'  (Publication summary)

'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)

'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)

'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)
 

'‘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)