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'Meet Billie B Brown, the biggest thing to hit the early reader scene in 2010! She's brave, brilliant and bold and will become your best friend in no time. Created for girls who are desperate to begin reading...
'Written by acclaimed children's author Sally Rippin, children will recognise their own lives reflected in Billie's "real world" adventures of having a sleep-over, playing soccer, learning ballet and more.' (From the publisher's website.)
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See also the Billie B. Brown website: http://www.billiebbrown.com/index_main.html
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Also translated into French and Turkish.
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The Book Buddies
The Book Buddies
Melbourne
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Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
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2019
16745692
2019
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Billie and Jack are best friends. They do everything together, like the school Reading Challenge. Billie loves reading, but Jack sometimes get the words mixed up, so they need to work together. But what happens when they get split up for the challenge? ' (Publication summary)
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1y The Bad Butterfly Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 Z1676832 2010 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Sille S. Sirel Esimene raamat 2014;
— Appears in: Billie B. és una campiona 2018; 'Billie has started ballet classes. She is sure she'll be a great dancer! But is Billie really cut out to be a ballerina?' (From the publisher's website.) -
2y The Soccer Star Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 Z1676838 2010 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Sille S. Sirel Esimene raamat 2014;
— Appears in: Billie B. és una campiona 2018; 'Billie wants to play soccer, but the boys at school won't let her. How can Billie prove that girls can play soccer, too?' (From the publisher's website.) -
3y The Second-Best Friend Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 Z1676845 2010 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Sille S. Sirel : Teine raamat 2014;
— Appears in: Billie B. és fantàstica 2018; 'Billie has always been best friends with Jack. But now Rebecca wants to be her best friend! Who will Billie choose?' (From the publisher's website.) -
4y The Midnight Feast Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 Z1676842 2010 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Sille S. Sirel : Teine raamat 2014;
— Appears in: Billie B. és fantàstica 2018; 'Billie and Jack are camping in Jack's backyard. But it's very dark. And maybe just a little bit scary. Are they really big enough to camp all on their own?' (From the publisher's website.) -
5y The Beautiful Haircut Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 Z1852311 2010 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt llesta 2019; 'Billie is the best hairdresser in the world! She likes to comb and style her dolls' hair. But real hairdressers cut, too...' (Source: back cover). -
6y The Extra-Special Helper Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2010 Z1717369 2010 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt curiosa 2019;'Billie is her teacher's helper at the zoo. She has to stop everyone from being naughty. If only they'd listen to her!' (Publication summary)
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7y The Secret Message Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2011 Z1852326 2011 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt llesta 2019; 'Billie finds a tiny bottle at the beach. She and her friend imagine what's inside. Is there a secret message from a pirate?' (Source: Back cover). -
8y The Big Sister Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2011 Z1852346 2011 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt bona 2020; 'Billie can't wait for the new baby to arrive. She's even going to give it her favourite teddy! But what will happen when her parents go to hospital without her and Billie's teddy goes missing?' (Source: back cover). -
9y The Birthday Mix-Up Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2011 Z1852356 2011 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. Es La Millor 2022;'Billie's party is going to be the best ever. She has lots of fun games planned! But what if Billie's friends don't like her party? Or worse, they don't come?' (Source: NLA).
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10y The Little Lie Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2011 Z1804526 2011 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt bona 2020; 'Billie has broken her arm! It's going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile ...' Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 08/09/2011). -
11y The Best Project Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2011 Z1854233 2011 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt enginyosa 2020;
— Appears in: Billie’s Back to School Stack 2023;'Billie's little brother is cute, but he can be annoying. Billie has to keep everything away from him. Especially the tower she has made for her school project'.' (Trove)
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12y The Spotty Holiday Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 Z1854237 2011 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt enginyosa 2020;'Billie is going on a plane to visit her grandma! They are going to do so many fun things together. Nothing can go wrong with this holiday... ' (Publication summary)
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13y The Cutest Pet Ever Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 7138402 2012 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie has found the most adorable guinea pig in the pet shop. She is going to love it forever! If only she can convince her mum and dad...' (Trove)
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14y The Pocket Money Blues Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 Z1852410 2012 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. Es La Millor 2022;'Billie is saving up for a special toy, and Jack is helping her do jobs. But what will happen when Jack wants to spend the money on something else?' (Source: Publisher's blurb).
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15y The Copycat Kid Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 Z1852400 2012 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és increible 2021;'The new girl at school won't stop copying Billie! It is so annoying. What can Billie do?' (Source: Publisher's blurb).
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16y The Deep End Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 7138686 2012 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és increible 2021;'Billlie's class used to swim in the little pool. But this year they're moving to the big one. Will Billie be too scared to swim in the deep end?' (Trove)
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17y The Night Fright Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 7138757 2012 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie loves Rebecca's older sisters. They make her feel so grown-up! But is Billie grown-up enough to handle the scary movies they like.' (Trove)
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18y The Missing Tooth Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2012 7138860 2012 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és genial 2021;'Billie's lost her first tooth! It's very small, so she has to take special care of it. She can't wait for the tooth fairy to come!' (Trove)
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19y The Bully Buster Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2012 6126720 2012 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és genial 2021;'There is a bully at Billie's school who is being mean to everyone. What can Billie do about it?' (Trove)
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20y The Perfect Present Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2014 Z1852372 2013 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: Billie B. és molt curiosa 2019; 'Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won't hurt, will it?' (Source: NLA). -
21y The Grumpy Neighbour Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 18442428 2020 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie has kicked her new soccer ball over Grumpy Gertie’s fence. Her friends say Gertie will never give it back. Can Billie find a way to befriend Gertie and get her ball?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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22y The Hat Parade Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 18442512 2020 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie really wants to win the school hat parade. She has made lots of amazing hats! But when Billie gets stuck in bed with a horrible cold, will her hat parade plans be ruined?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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23y The Honey Bees Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 18442583 2020 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie wants to save the planet, and she has a super-dooper new idea: to build a beehive! But why is Jack so upset about her plan?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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24y The Baby Bird Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 26840871 2021 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie has found a baby bird. She really wants to look after it! But is Billie the right person for the job?' (Publication summary)
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25y The Best Day Ever Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2021 26840776 2021 single work children's fiction children's
'Billie is so excited for the school bazaar! There’s only one problem: her friends want to go on the Super-Dooper Snake ride, and Billie isn’t sure she’s brave enough …' (Publication summary)
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26y The Snow Day Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27250168 2024 single work children's fiction children's 'Billie is going to the snow for the very first time! She wishes her little brother could come too. How can she bring the magic of the snow back home for him?' (Publication summary)
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27y The Wonderful Wedding Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27250244 2024 single work children's fiction children's 'Billie’s going to a wedding! She’s got the perfect outfit, and she can’t wait to see all the fancy decorations. But what happens when the wedding doesn’t live up to her dreams?' (Publication summary)
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Works about this Work
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Billie B Brown’s Creator Appointed Australian Children’s Laureate
2024
single work
column
— Appears in: Thoughts from an Idle Hour 2015-; 'Australia’s 2024–2025 Children’s Laureate, Sally Rippin, shares some distinguishing characteristics with her book series character, Billie B Brown: honesty, friendship and empathy.' -
When Girls Don't Read
2018
single work
column
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , April vol. 98 no. 1 2018; (p. 8-9)'Lorien Kaye asks how the book industry can connect reluctant girl readers with books.'
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Rippin Yarns Make Best Sellers
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 13 June 2015; (p. 18)'Sally Rippin has sold more than 1.7 million books, so why isn’t she a household name?
Blanche Clark talks to the best-selling children’s author about success.
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Series Fiction and Sally Rippin’s Billie B Brown Series
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Metaphor , August no. 3 2015; (p. 30-35)'Series fiction, an often neglected literary format, offers its readers the reassurance of familiarity alongside the frisson of anticipation. For children, it unlocks a reading world of connection with characters and storytellers, a controllable and comforting reading environment, and a place to explore possibilities for personal change and growth. Sally Rippin's 'Billie B Brown' series (2010-2014) epitomises the pleasures offered through series fiction and fosters the path to independent reading. Its beginning readers discover the structures and narrative shape of fiction writing, and are exposed to the grammatical and literary devices of written English.'
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Fiction in Series : Resources for Literacy and Pleasure in the Primary Years
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 27 no. 5 2012; (p. 14-19) Survey of all the major publisher and author series suitable for primary school children.
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Fiction in Series : Resources for Literacy and Pleasure in the Primary Years
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 27 no. 5 2012; (p. 14-19) Survey of all the major publisher and author series suitable for primary school children. -
Six is the Magic Number for Rippin's Yarns
2011
single work
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 3 - 4 September 2011; (p. 23) -
Rippin Yarns Make Best Sellers
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 13 June 2015; (p. 18)'Sally Rippin has sold more than 1.7 million books, so why isn’t she a household name?
Blanche Clark talks to the best-selling children’s author about success.
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Series Fiction and Sally Rippin’s Billie B Brown Series
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Metaphor , August no. 3 2015; (p. 30-35)'Series fiction, an often neglected literary format, offers its readers the reassurance of familiarity alongside the frisson of anticipation. For children, it unlocks a reading world of connection with characters and storytellers, a controllable and comforting reading environment, and a place to explore possibilities for personal change and growth. Sally Rippin's 'Billie B Brown' series (2010-2014) epitomises the pleasures offered through series fiction and fosters the path to independent reading. Its beginning readers discover the structures and narrative shape of fiction writing, and are exposed to the grammatical and literary devices of written English.'
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When Girls Don't Read
2018
single work
column
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , April vol. 98 no. 1 2018; (p. 8-9)'Lorien Kaye asks how the book industry can connect reluctant girl readers with books.'