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1 y separately published work icon The Big Book of Little Lunch Danny Katz , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2024 27376055 2024 selected work children's fiction children's

'A lot of Little Lunch - the original six titles, now with an additional Bonus Stuff activities, in one Big Book!

'Collecting all the original Little Lunch titles together - The Slide, The Bubblers, The Monkey Bars, The School Gate, The Off-Limits Fence and The Old Climbing Tree.

'Old favourites bound together with additional Bonus Stuff for hours of fun and laughter. From word searches, mazes, graphic novels recipes - all from the stars of Little Lunch themselves, and Mrs Gonsha's Quiz on every one of the 18 stories in this Big Collection.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Bin Shed Danny Katz , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26661045 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'A brand-new title in one of Australia's favourite series. All the characters we know and love in three new 15-minute adventures!

'At Little Lunch Atticus made a mud cake in the long jump pit, Amba was a secret agent and almost everyone brought in exactly 100 things from home. What else can happen in fifteen minutes?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Block B Roof Danny Katz , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26043314 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'At Little Lunch Rory sang a haircut song, Debra-Jo tore a hole in her special Silly Sock Day sock and Manny found out his sore thumb had super powers. What else can happen in fifteen minutes?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Team Trouble! Eddie Woo , Dave Hartley , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2022 24394850 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into ... danger. When Eddie receives a cryptic message from Mr Appleby, a Woo family friend and resident of Sunny Side Aged Care, he is soon on a mission to thwart the evil plans of smugglers. It's up to Eddie to crack the clues and improve his skateboarding so that he can enter the annual school Triple Threat Quest with his best friends Rusty and DT.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Time Out! Eddie Woo , Jess Black , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2022 24394766 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into ... danger. When Eddie uncovers a potential clue to a century's old treasure hunt, he and his friends Rusty and DT are soon hot on the trail of this long ago, hidden treasure. Eddie must crack clues, scale a lighthouse, discover a hidden cave behind a waterfall and navigate hidden tunnels to stop the treasure falling into the wrong hands.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Watch This! Danny Best Watch This Jen Storer , Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 18918711 2020 single work children's fiction children's 'Watch this!
No.
Hang on.
Read this!
Seriously. You will be dazzled by EVERYTHING in this book.

'Including:
The boy with the musical bum
Rampaging dead dinosaurs.
Freaked-out Ninjas in outer space.
And sooo much more!
Four new awesome stories from the genius who always, without fail, brings you The Best stories!

'Fine print:
The publisher cannot bear to watch.
In fact, the publisher couldn't even read this.
Yep, the publisher has left the building.' 

(Publication summary)

1 A Tale of Two Houseflies Mitch Vane , Danny Katz , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Funny Bones 2019;
1 y separately published work icon The Poppa Platoon in Saving Private Rabbit Danny Katz , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2019 15604395 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'The Poppa Platoon are on a new mission! For her ninth birthday, Major Poppa takes Abbie and her best friends to a Fluffy Furry Fuzzy Friendship-Bear Party at a shopping mall. When one of Abbie's friends loses her Fluffy Furry Fuzzy Friendship-Bunny, Abbie must go on a solo rescue mission behind enemy lines. A mission to save Private Rabbit.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Poppa Platoon in Operation Dessert Storm Danny Katz , Gosford : Omnibus Books , 2018 14872723 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'The Poppa Platoon are on another dangerous mission. They must sneak into Wibbly the Cheeky Wizards Spooky All-You-Can-Eat Family Restaurant. They must eat as much as they can, as fast as they can, but still leave plenty of room for dessert. Then they must get out of there without being captured by a very spooky enemy Wibbly the Cheeky Wizard himself.

'Can the platoon survive the horrors of the all-you-can-eat restaurant? Or will Operation Dessert Storm be their downfall? The Poppa Platoon has undertaken serious training before their outing. The first strategy: avoid soup, keep room for dessert!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Little Lunch : Triple the Games Danny Katz , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2018 14048169 2018 selected work children's fiction

'This is what happened during Little Lunch: Tamara tried to find a new walking buddy for the school walkathon, Rory decided he was going to be Prime Minster of the whole country and the girls got into a big noisy argument and wound up locked inside the toilets.

'A lot can happen in fifteen minutes!

  • This TV tie-in has three hilarious stories with small illustrations throughout.
  • Following on from the success of Triple the Treats, Triple Snack Pack, Triple the Trouble and Triple the Laughs.

(Publication summary) 

2 y separately published work icon The Poppa Platoon in World War Chew Danny Katz , Adelaide : Omnibus Books , 2018 12997455 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Major Poppa, Abbie, and her little brother Flynn are on a mission at the Royal Show. They must enter The Showbag Pavilion, fight their way through crowds, defeat powerful enemies, and somehow get to the other side to buy a Chunky Choco Cherry Chew Showbag. 

'Will The Poppa Platoon win this battle? Will they make it out of there alive? Or is this a showbag too far?'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Triple the Trouble Danny Katz , Newtown : Black Dog Books , 2017 16382196 2017 selected work children's fiction

'This is what happened during Little Lunch: Debra-Jo began acting very weird after a mysterious truck arrived at school, Rory was put in charge of the class when playlunch was rained out, and Tamara Noodle started a game of kiss-chasey just so she could chase and kiss Battie. A lot can happen in fifteen minutes!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Our Last Trip to the Market Lorin Clarke , Mitch Vane (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 10407040 2017 single work picture book children's

'What a fabulous morning to go to the market. That busker is dressed as a clown! And there's fruit and a baker and people on bikes. And, Annabelle, please put that down. What happens when a bunch of curious kids explore the market? Glorious mayhem! Delicious chaos! (And the adult in charge might need a strong coffee or a good lie down.) A boisterous family picture book full of warmth, humour and gentle mischief for 2-5-year-olds' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Never Wrong Danny Best : Never Wrong Jen Storer , Sydney : ABC Books , 2016 9606744 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'For fans of BIG NATE, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, WEIRDO and TOM GATES, comes a hilarious series about a LEGEND named Danny Best. Best by name, Best by reputation... Ages: 7+ We all know that Danny Best is THE BEST (because he has told us!). We also know that he is FULL ON. Now are going to find out that this TOTAL LEGEND is … NEVER WRONG! From best-selling author Jen Storer comes the second book in the DANNY BEST series, a collection of very funny short stories about life, as seen through the eyes of Danny, who with his gang of friends and trusty dog Pugsley rules the neighbourhood. Jam-packed with hilarious illustrations by renowned illustrator Mitch Vane, this is a book guaranteed to be read and re-read until it becomes as scruffy as Danny and his gang.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Triple Snack Pack Danny Katz , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2016 9464479 2016 selected work children's fiction

'This is what happened during Little Lunch: Battie fell out of the old climbing tree was going to get cut down and Battie wasn't happy about it, Max and Elsa disappeared and everybody tried to solve the mystery, and a Grade Six girl asked Rory out. Yes, an actual Grade Six girl. A lot can happen in fifteen minutes! Three hilarious stories from the smash-hit television series Little Lunch.' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon Little Lunch : Triple the Treats Danny Katz , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2016 8920922 2016 selected work short story children's

'This hilarious tie-in edition of the smash-hit television series "Little Lunch" has three bite-sized stories for young readers.

'This is what happened during Little Lunch: Rory forgot his playlunch and did something that shocked everyone, Battie freaked out because he thought he'd ruined Grandparents Day and Melanie held a cake stall to help homeless puppies, but it didn't really help anyone! A lot can happen in fifteen minutes.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Rapunzel Margrete Lamond , Mitch Vane (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2016 23076608 2016 single work children's fiction children's fable

'Rapunzel is locked in a high tower with only a terrifying witch for company. She must dangle her long hair from the tower window so the witch can climb up but, one day, Rapunzel receives a surprise visitor. This fresh retelling, with Mitch Vane’s lively and witty illustrations, is set to become a favorite for a whole new generation of readers.'(Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Little Lunch : Triple Snack Pack Danny Katz , Newtown : Black Dog Books , 2016 10195270 2016 selected work children's fiction

'This hilarious tie-in edition of the smash-hit television series Little Lunch has three bite-sized stories for young readers.

'This is what happened during Little Lunch: Battie fell out of the old climbing tree and Debra-Jo campaigned to cut it down, Max and Elsa disappeared from school under mysterious circumstances and a Grade Six girl asked Rory out, but he ended up kissing someone else. A lot can happen in fifteen minutes! Three hilarious stories from the smash-hit television series Little Lunch.

'This TV tie-in has three hilarious stories with small illustrations throughout. Perfect for establishing independent reading. After reading the first story no child could resist reading the other two! ' (Publication summary)

1 Doctor Maddie Danny Katz , Mitch Vane , 2015 single work prose
— Appears in: The Hush Treasure Book 2015; (p. 15-17)
1 2 y separately published work icon Belinda the Ninja Ballerina Candida Baker , Mitch Vane (illustrator), Ormond : Ford Street , 2015 9138710 2015 single work picture book children's

'It's every little girl's dream to be a ballerina, right? Well, not in the case of Belinda, the ninja ballerina. Enrolled in ballet classes against her will, Belinda would take a headstand over a pirouette any day. But nobody will actually listen to Belinda's protests that she wants to be a ninja, not a ballerina. That is until Belinda stages a one-girl protest and demands her rights. Her teacher has to put her thinking cap on and finally comes up with a solution that will keep everybody happy. ' (Publication summary)

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