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Nanna
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Koala Books
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1997
Z1011815
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Alex and Di are excited when Nanna comes to live with them.
'But Nanna seems to care more about going to bowls and keeping the house tidy than she does about her family…
'This sensitive and uplifting story tells how all members of the family, from young to elderly, deal with loss and how each in their own way process grief.' (Publication summary)
Redfern : Koala Books , 1997 -
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There's an Echidna at the Bottom of my Garden
David Stanley
(illustrator),
Redfern
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Koala Books
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1997
Z1012403
1997
single work
picture book
children's
This is the true story of George the echidna, who likes eating ants and termites, but who HATES the smell of gum boots.
Redfern : Koala Books , 1997 -
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Sally's Painting Room
Redfern
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Koala Books
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1997
Z834484
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Sally was a painter. All day long pictures danced and sang in her head, waiting to be poured onto paper. Sally creates a place of her own...just for painting.' (Publication summary)
Redfern : Koala Books , 1997 - y You Little Monster New South Wales : Koala Books , 1997 Z834628 1997 single work children's fiction children's New South Wales : Koala Books , 1997
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Strays
Kerry Millard
(illustrator),
Redfern
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Koala Books
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1997
Z834715
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
'David and his mother are strays. They are huddled in a caravan one wintry night when the evil landlord casts them out into the rain - just because they gave milk to a stray cat. Where can the go? The cat seems to want them to follow her, but what could she possibly have to offer?' (Publication summary)
Redfern : Koala Books , 1997 -
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There's a Wallaby at the Bottom of my Garden
Redfern
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Koala Books
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1997
Z847886
1997
single work
children's fiction
children's
'This is the story of Fred the blacktailed wallaby, who liked eating apricots and mandarins, but never really noticed where he left his tail.' (Publication summary)
Redfern : Koala Books , 1997 -
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Fraidy Cats
Gregory Rogers
(illustrator),
Mascot
:
Koala Books
,
1998
Z984322
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Together, Ari's gang had the best sports card collection in the school, and even the district. That was until Ari made a discovery. Everyone's scared of something: everyone except Ari. He's small and tough and nothing scares him. That's what he says...' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 1998 - y A Stuffy Old Bear Janice Bowles (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 1998 Z996902 1998 single work children's fiction children's Mascot : Koala Books , 1998
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Felix Smith Has Every Right to be a Crocodile
Mascot
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Koala Books
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1998
Z1012414
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
'On Monday Night Felix Smith decides he's a crocodile.'
Mascot : Koala Books , 1998 - y I Miss You Mascot : Koala Books , 1998 Z1075471 1998 single work children's fiction children's Mascot : Koala Books , 1998
- y Hero Mascot : Koala Books , 1998 Z1197408 1998 single work children's fiction children's Mascot : Koala Books , 1998
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Bill the Inventor
Mascot
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Koala Books
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1998
Z834988
1998
single work
children's fiction
children's
— Appears in: One Beastly Beast, Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales 2007; (p. 107-160) 'When you're an orphan, new parents are the most important thing in the world. But when Mrs. O'Squealin tries out some parents on Bill the Inventor, he doesn't like what she's found - pirates, a wizard and witch, and even blobby aliens! Bill's inventions are the only thing that might save him from a life of peg-legs, roasted toads or extra tentacles. But will his inventions be enough?' (Source: Libraries Australia.) Mascot : Koala Books , 1998 -
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The Ringmaster
New South Wales
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Koala Books
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1999
Z848123
1999
single work
children's fiction
children's
'All her life, our heroine has dreamed of being in a circus. She'd love to ride and jump and do acrobatics. When the school needs to raise money, she thinks the solution is obvious. They'll hold a circus! And she'll be the Ringmaster. But great ideas need hard work and determination. For confident early independent readers.' (Publication summary)
New South Wales : Koala Books , 1999 - y Charlie's Gold Nina Rycroft (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 1999 Z848129 1999 single work children's fiction children's It began with a hailstorm. Emily loves the beautiful covering of white over the land but now the peaches are ruined, and without this year's crop the family will lose their farm. Emily tells her older sister that Charlie will help them to find gold and save the farm. But Joanna and Harriet say she's talking rubbish. Who is Charlie? What would a little kid like Emily know? Mascot : Koala Books , 1999
- y Burt and the Band Beth Norling (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2000 Z1012429 2000 single work children's fiction children's It's the Heritage Week parade tomorrow. All the kids in the band are excited, but at the last rehearsal, Sam Snarkle broke the big drum. What can they do? Join Amy Widdle, Rupert Teazel and Sam Snarkle as they solve the problem of getting a new drum. Their solution is very inventive - put the farting cow into the parade! Hilarious story, with lots of funny sound effects. Mascot : Koala Books , 2000
- y Countdown Mascot : Koala Books , 2000 Z1016167 2000 single work children's fiction children's Mascot : Koala Books , 2000
- y Grandmuttie Mascot : Koala Books , 2000 Z1044632 2000 single work children's fiction children's Mascot : Koala Books , 2000
- y Jessica Joan Ann James (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Mammoth , 1994 Z833228 1994 single work children's fiction children's Jessica Joan lived all alone. Her life was tidy, her garden was neat, her house was the quietest house on the street. But Jessica Joan goes shopping and things are never the same again. Mascot : Koala Books , 2000
- y Guess My Friends Mascot : Koala Books , 2000 Z1422462 2000 single work children's fiction children's A rhyming text and intriguing clues invite the reader to guess the animal and turn the page to find out. Mascot : Koala Books , 2000
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The Case of the Disappearing Dog
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2001
Z958078
2001
single work
children's fiction
children's
mystery
science fiction
'Jilly is puzzled. Her dog Butterpaws has vanished again. Jonathan's dog has also disappeared. Where does Butterpaws go? Jilly is determined to find out. For ages 9 and over.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2001 -
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Alan the Alien
Craig Smith
(illustrator),
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2002
Z946222
2002
single work
children's fiction
children's
'A boy arrives on Clark's doorstep and says he is an exchange student but there is something not quite right. Alan Alyian is weird and he's full of surprises.' (Publisher's blurb)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2002 -
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Shipborn
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2002
Z1011856
2002
single work
children's fiction
children's
science fiction
'Kate and Sam's grandmother takes off from the family ship, so they follow her though the space station. It isn't long before they find themselves in a heap of trouble and travelling away from their parents at thousands of kilometres an hour. Their new ship is on the run from space station security! Ages 9+.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2002 - y Captain Purrfect Gus Gordon (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2002 Z1012433 2002 single work picture book children's Mascot : Koala Books , 2002
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The Space Bug
Mitch Vane
(illustrator),
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2002
Z1012436
2002
single work
picture book
children's
'A meteorite crashes to earth, and demolishes the Biscuit Creek Primary School toilets! The heat hatches a space-going egg. Is this Earth's first alien? The space bug is short, fat and likes eating electrical equipment. Enter one small stroppy girl and her nerdy teenage brother. Ages 6+.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2002 -
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The Black House
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2003
Z1012451
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
science fiction
'Barney's family moves to a new house in the country. It's a strange house, but the setting is nice and the people in town are friendly. But the house has a secret: there are shudders at night, slime on the walls and Barney has very strange dreams. The caretaker is worried too. Ages 8+.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003 -
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Vampire Slugs on Callisto
Sarah Baron
(illustrator),
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2003
Z1012454
2003
single work
picture book
children's
'What's worse than mutant cockroaches? Vampire slugs, that's what. They're big and fanged and slimy and suck just about everything. Soon there'll be no trees or plants left on Callisto. Someone has to do something - but Sam and her friend Broc feel so helpless. Why isn't anyone else worried? This is another brilliantly funny story set on Callisto, the nicest planet in the universe (well, most of the time). Book 3 in the "Callisto" series follows the prize-winning "The Cafe on Callisto" and "Space Pirates on Callisto". This is from a best-selling author, winner of 40 awards for her writing. It includes hilarious space fantasy series for 8+ age. It has a targeted marketing.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003 -
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Albert Ironstain
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2003
Z1049351
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Albert Ironstain invents a great robot, Elvis, to be his identical twin but this invention turns out to be a very mixed blessing. Elvis is inclined to misunderstand commands with hilarious results and starts to develop a will of his own.' (Publisher's blurb)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003 -
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The Canteen Crisis
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2003
Z1050329
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Jack is a good boy, so he can't figure out why the canteen mum is picking on him. Ages 6+.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003 -
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Warts 'n' All
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2003
Z1055204
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Marti wakes up with a wart on her nose! She rings the ambulance, tries her mum's expensive perfume and herbs from the windowsill garden...everything! It is Rudi from next door who comes up with the perfect cure. But the side-effect is that she becomes a were-dog! Ages 7+.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003 -
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Zac's Back
Mascot
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Koala Books
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2003
22652366
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Zac is an angel. Truly! He'd do anything for his mum. The trouble is, Zac is just a little too enthusiastic...burning down the house is almost as bad as it gets. Now Zac is back. He's stuck on earth until he does some really good deed to make up for his misdeed. But does Zac want to leave off haunting the house? Ages 7+.' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003 -
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Not Nits
Mascot
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Koala Books
,
2003
6122357
2003
single work
children's fiction
children's
'No one loves insects more than Gus, not even his best friends Jake and Mustapha. So when Gus gets nits he refuses to get rid of them. But Gus meets his match in his mother. She won't let him out unless he wears a showercap (pink!) and so he has to give in! If he doesn't the other insects that live in his bedroom will die! (No one else will catch the food for them!)' (Publication summary)
Mascot : Koala Books , 2003
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Starting a New Publishing List
1997
single work
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— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 12 no. 5 1997; (p. 14-16)
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Starting a New Publishing List
1997
single work
column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 12 no. 5 1997; (p. 14-16)