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1 Travelling Solo Omnibus Books (publisher), series - publisher
1 y separately published work icon How Babies Are Made Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2024 27666132 2024 single work information book picture book children's

''How are babies made?' This is a book created to help apprehensive adults answer that age-old question, without any of the dodgy metaphors. So buckle up and get set to discover how people make new people.' (Publication summary)
5 y separately published work icon Thelma the Unicorn Thelma the Unicorn with Unicorn Horn Aaron Blabey , Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2024 11547669 2015 single work picture book children's

'Oh, Thelma looked amazing. She was a unicorn! 'I'm special now,' she cried out loud. And so, a star was born...

'Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day, she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills pink paint and glitter all over her!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Coco and the Christmas Beetle Laura Bunting , Nicky Johnston (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2023 26512182 2023 single work picture book children's

'Coco loves Christmas. Everything about it. She is most looking forward to the celebrations in town, especially the lighting of the tree. But then she finds out Tabby Town won't be putting on a celebration this year. Can a lonely Christmas beetle give Coco the bright idea she needs to create the most meow-gical Christmas ever?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Monster Game Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2023 26511745 2023 single work picture book children's

'Do you see monsters in your mind at bedtime? This book is here to help! The Monster Game is a refined collection of tried and tested techniques to help you bust the bedtime baddies in your brain.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Journey Emily Rodda , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2023 26379667 2023 selected work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure '“Bravest heart will carry on
When sleep is death
And hope is gone.”

'Rowan doesn’t believe he has a brave heart, but when danger threatens his village of Rin he discovers he is much more resourceful than he could ever have imagined. The Wise Woman Sheba’s ominous words haunt him. Her cryptic riddles are all he has to help him find a way to solve each problem. Rowan must find within himself the means to overcome perils that would daunt the greatest hero: terrifying monsters, the forbidden Mountain and those who would enslave his people. Only when he faces his fears head-on will the true path of his quest be revealed. All five books in a special deluxe 30th anniversary edition of the award-winning Rowan of Rin series, from much-loved master storyteller Emily Rodda, author of the Deltora Quest series.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Leonardo Forever Richard Yaxley , Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2023 26226525 2023 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'In the summer of 1465, fourteen-year-old Annalisa de Torriano reluctantly travels with her family to her father's new estate near the village of Vinci. Although she misses her privileged life, and the wealthy Matteo, in magnificent Florence, Annalisa is soon entranced by the freedom the countryside offers, and by the brilliant and charming young King of the Forest, Leonardo da Vinci, who, alongside his beloved companion Dante, quickly befriends her. Mesmerised by Leo's intelligence and beauty, an infatuated Annalisa starts to dream of a different life. But her dreams are an illusion, and as her relationship with Leo unfolds, it is Dante who will change all their lives forever.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Day the Moon Came to Stay Gary Eck , Nick O’Sullivan (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2023 26226480 2023 single work picture book children's

'When a friend is sad, you do everything you can to cheer them up, but what if that friend is the moon? When Billy looks out his window one night, he decides to invite the moon to stay. But the moon doesn't realise the effect it has on Earth and coming to stay might turn things topsy-turvy.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Little Bit Lost Laura Bunting , Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2023 25778753 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Roo has woken up with three new babies - weird babies in her pouch. But where did they come from? And can Wombat become the funcle (fun uncle) he thinks he will be? Follow Quokka, Wombat and Roo on a quirky quest to return three very lost chicks to their parents.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Rocket-Powered Racing Caravan C. E. Hayes , Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2023 25433155 2023 single work children's fiction children's 'A laugh out loud, rapid-fire story about imperfect families, enemies, friends, and loyalty. Earl Grey, 12, is growing up in rural Australia. He loves his family, even though his parents aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer, and his sister was once mistaken for an alpaca. But with his best mate Bruiser by his side, Earl can navigate almost any situation. The question is: can Earl outrun his arch nemesis, Division A basketball captain Slam Dunk, before he's beaten to a pulp? To stand a chance, Earl decides he'll need a solar-powered racing caravan with rocket boosters. When he takes a job shovelling horse poo at the racecourse for a mobster who quit the mafia to take up antiquing, Earl learns the value of good connections and finds out how far $27 goes towards a survival plan.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon The Wild Life Laura Bunting , 2022 Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022- 23817142 2022 series - author children's fiction children's
1 12 y separately published work icon The Magic Hat Mem Fox , Tricia Tusa (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 Z950154 2002 single work picture book children's

'A magic hat tumbles into town, wreaking havoc wherever it lands.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Lola Unwrapped : # Wreck the Halls Shannan Stedman , Tayla Stedman , Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 24823550 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'It’s going to be the ultimate Christmas! Lola has been chosen as the ‘face’ of a brand-new toy store and she is going to ride on their parade float at this year’s Christmas Eve street festival! Sounds awesome, right? WRONG! There are in fact two people who have been chosen: Lola and her nemesis neighbour, Miranda Kingsford. But only one of them can ride on the float. Lola and Miranda’s families are going head to head in a series of frenzied festive challenges. It’s all-out war in the neighbourhood and the loser misses out on the glory. Will everyone be overcome with Christmas spirit and play nice? Or will the competition be so fierce that the Christmas Eve festival is a total disaster? One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a Christmas to remember!' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Coco and the Spiderling Laura Bunting , Nicky Johnston (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 24688156 2022 single work picture book children's

'What would you do if a unicorn appeared on your doorstep? Well, you'd let them in, of course! But be careful, because unicorns are very lively creatures. They like to paint (spat!), and play games (crash!) and read books (watch out!). And maybe, just maybe, they might also be a little hungry (Uh-Oh!) ... As fast-paced as it is exciting, this is a unicorn book like no other!'  (Publication summary)
3 y separately published work icon The Marvellous Manner of Water Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 24433340 2022 single work picture book information book children's

'Water is the stuff of life, none of us would be here without it. But what can we learn from it? Take a plunge into the big blue, to discover the life lessons water has to teach you.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Rodney Forgets It! Michael Gerard Bauer , Chrissie Krebs (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2022 24432925 2022 single work picture book children's

'Rodney had a habit of forgetting this and that. Like where he left his coffee cup, his wallet or his hat. So will he remember that he's invited to the Party of the Year!? From the creators of the CBCA Award-winning Rodney Loses It comes another comically chaotic tale ... of never forgetting what is most important.'  (Publication summary)
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