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1 y separately published work icon Saturday Matt Cosgrove , Eva Amores , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 27855553 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! He miraculously made it through the mayhem of Monday, the trauma of Tuesday and the weirdness of Wednesday. He was throttled by Thursday and frazzled by Friday! It’s time for a nice, relaxing weekend, right? Wrong! Now it’s Saturday and Justin has to somehow survive a zombie apocalypse ... and he lives next door to the cemetery for elite athletes!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Friday Matt Cosgrove , Eva Amores , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26655304 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Against all odds, he somehow survived the trials and torments of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. But now ... it's Friday! Just when Justin thinks his wacky week can’t get any worse, he’s plunged to a new, all-time low. We’re talking subterranean levels. The actual pits. An abysmal abyss. So prepare to plumb the depths!' (Publication summary)  

1 y separately published work icon Dharma the Christmas Llama Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2023 26512042 2023 single work picture book children's

'Dharma the Llama is hiding away from the hustle and bustle of the silly season so she can read her new book in peace. But when her friend, Macca the Alpaca, needs some festive help, will Dharma find a way to save Christmas?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Thursday Eva Amores , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 25778659 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and this is it! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous Wednesday was wild, but now it's ... Thursday! Justin's utterly unwanted celebrity status sees his most embarrassing moments being beamed around the globe! But it's a case of mistaken identity, creating a kidnapping kerfuffle, that will truly test our hapless hero to his limits.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Wednesday Eva Amores , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 24819158 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Justin Chase sure has, and this is it! Monday really socked, Tuesday blew up, but now it's ... Wednesday! His cat is still mysteriously missing. He's an unintentional internet sensation. And right now sharks are circling as he's stranded in a heart-stopping, skin-crawling, jaw-dropping, seriously shocking S.O.S situation with his unbelievably annoying arch-enemy!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Alpaca Picnic Panic Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 24433093 2022 single work picture book children's

'Macca the Alpaca and his best-pal, Al, have been waiting for the perfect day to go on a picnic. But when the sun finally comes out, will their picnic go as planned or turn into an al fresco fiasco?'  (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon Tuesday Eva Amores , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 23601496 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has. And this is it! He barely made it through Monday, but now it's ... Tuesday! His cat is still missing, probably abducted by aliens. His dad is more embarrassing than ever. He's unexpectedly gone viral online in the worst possible way. And when school photo day collides with the Super Science Spectacular, it's destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Llamas in Pyjamas Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 23644320 2021 single work picture book children's

'Book-loving Dharma the Llama is the best babysitter in town. But when she has to look after two unruly little llamas, will bedtime be a battle or a fairytale ending?' (Publication summary)

9 y separately published work icon Monday Eva Amores , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 22435618 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BAD WEEK?
Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it!
His mum has just married a vampire.
His dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels.
His cat has probably been abducted by aliens.
A psychotic bully is making his first day at a new school miserable.
And right now, he's hanging off the edge of a 10-metre high diving tower in front of his entire class, wearing nothing but rapidly disappearing crocheted swimmers.
And it's only... MONDAY!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Macca the Backpacker Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2021 21276571 2021 single work picture book children's

'Macca the Alpaca dreams of exploring, so he packs his backpack and sets off on a mountain adventure. But when things get tough, how will Macca make it to the top?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Macca and Al, Super Pals Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2020 19902141 2020 single work picture book children's

'Macca and Al are here to save the day! When these best-pal alpacas decide to dress up as super heroes and do good deeds, things don't go quite as planned. But with some help from their friends, the dynamic duo learn you don't always have to wear a cape to be a hero.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dharma the Llama Matt Cosgrove , Gosford : Koala Books , 2020 19146426 2020 single work picture book children's

'Dharma the Llama doesn’t run with the herd. She likes to do things her own way. The other llamas don’t understand why she’s always reading. But when the herd get into trouble, can Dharma’s books save the day?'

Source: publisher's blurb

1 Incredible Feats Matt Cosgrove , 2019 single work short story
— Appears in: Funny Bones 2019;
1 y separately published work icon Macca's Makeover Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2019 17059593 2019 single work picture book children's

'Macca the Alpaca desperately wants to be cool, just like his friends. Will a new hair-do cut it? Maybe a trip to the gym will work out? Or perhaps he needs the latest accessories? Macca’s makeover shows him what it is that makes him truly special.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Celeste the Giraffe Loves to Laugh Celeste Barber , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2019 16890123 2019 single work picture book children's

 'All the other animals are so COOL! Celeste wants to be just like them. But will she find out what it is that makes her special?' (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon A Stack of Alpacas Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15447159 2019 single work picture book children's

'Smashing and splashing! Jumping and thumping! Fighting and biting! Macca is looking after his nieces and nephew and they are nothing but trouble! How will Uncle Macca tame this unruly trio?' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Thanks, Mum! Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15445217 2019 single work picture book children's

'Snuggling up for a bedtime story. Kissing a sore knee to make it better. Pushing the swing as high as the sky. There are a million different reasons to say... Thanks, Mum!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Macca's Christmas Crackers Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Gosford : Koala Books , 2018 14872941 2018 single work picture book children's

'Christmas is here! Christmas is Macca's favourite time of year.

'He loves thinking up amazing presents for his friends. But when he looks in his piggy bank, he finds he has no money!

'Macca and his best friend Al have to come up with a plan to make the best Christmas surprise for all their friends, and in doing so, discover the true spirit of giving.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Alpacas with Maracas Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2018 14537534 2018 single work picture book children's

'Macca and pal Al are the best of friends and LOVE spending time together.

'When there is an opportunity to enter a talent contest, they just can't resist.

'But what will their act be? Will they shimmy and shake? Dance and prance? Whatever they choose it will surely be a performance to remember!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon My Dad Is a Robot Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Gosford : Koala Books , 2018 14400533 2018 single work picture book children's

'Psssssst! Wanna hear something cool? Don't tell everyone, but my Dad is a... ROBOT!

'Admittedly, this dad is an older model -- he doesn't have laser eyes or jet-powered feet and his batteries regularly run flat. But there's one little boy who wouldn't change a thing...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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