AustLit

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'Everyone in the class at Yabby Creek school is bringing a pet to meet the famous TV star. All except Joe. But wait till he meets Crikey!' (Publication summary)

'A funny story about a boy, his dad, their backyard and two brush turkeys.

'Brilliant illustrations by leading animation artist presented in an easy-to-read chapter book.

'Jake and Anna's dad loves his garden. So do the scrub turkeys. Will they ever be able to share nicely? Series benefits: Mates is the only full-colour Australian series of junior novels, is perfect for the new national curriculum but also perfect for young readers.' (Publication summary)

'Keely always looks after her twin brother Aaron. But in the dark forest, it's Aaron who knows just what to do... A touching and beautifully crafted story about a lost child, with a surprise ending. Ages 6+' (Libraries Australia)

'Hannaford's family loves giving things a name, even the lawnmower. The baby lamb needs a name and Hannaford wants to give it a really cool one.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Oh no! The food company has stopped making Tammy's favourite tomato sauce! When Tammy goes looking for that one last bottle, she really lands in a pickle!' (Publication summary)

'Sophie wants a dog. Not just any dog, but a proper Aussie Outback dog. She doesn't want a dog like Boris, who can.t even run after sticks. But sometimes the best dog is the dog that needs you. Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 21/07/2011).

'Mr Meyer from next door is so grumpy! But Arkie has a plan. Lola the sheep and Delilah the goat will help. What could possibly go wrong?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Tillithia loves the school holidays and doing stuff with her mum. But Auntie Doreen is here in her big truck to take them both on a real bush holiday!' (Publisher's blurb)

'There are so many kids in Reubens family that his mum has to count them! When they go fishing at One Mile Beach, Reuben hopes Mum will remember! ' (Publication abstract)

'Can Jack beat Rocket Robson in the cross-country this year? If only! But his best mate Eric might be the real winner in this race...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'George dreams of going to Big Spills Water World. But it’s a world away from tiny Mumblegum where he lives. There is only one way his dream will be realized and that’s if he wins the Stockman’s Cup prize money at the Dargan’s Ridge festival celebrating The Man from Snowy River.

'But is their old and last stock horse Bandicoot up to the race? His history of running outshines that of all other horses, but he’s old. George’s highly motivated Gran won’t be defeated. Will her schemes and the runaway goats serve to transform George’s dream to reality? ' (Publication summary)

'Oh no! Dad's out in public again with his ugg boots on! Jake wishes he would wear proper shoes like all the other dads. This means war!' (Publication summary)

'Nothing much ever happens in Butti Butti. That is, not until the huge hairy bunyip comes to town. Someone very brave will have to hunt it down! 

'From tall tales to spooky stories and everything in between, Mates are all-Australian stories for Aussie kids. With colour illustrations on every page! ' (Publication summary
 

'Danny and his mum and dad don't think a Category One cyclone is anything to worry about, but Gran remembers. She knows what to do, just in case...' (Publication summary)

'Starting at a new school is scary. It’s lucky then that Jack knows how to make people laugh. But not everyone finds him funny, so he has to think of another way...' (Publication summary)

'Real Aussies don’t BUY barbies... real Aussies make their own. Dad loves to make things. When Mum wants a new barbie, he gets to work. Then they have a weekend barbie that no one will ever forget!' (Publication summary)

'Michael wants a dog. His mum and dad say no. No way. Never. They say dogs smell and get under your feet. But Michael is never going to give up. Ever.' (Publication summary)