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What Zola did on Tuesday by Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb Hudson

Title: What Zola did on TuesdayAuthor: Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb HudsonGenre: FictionPublisher: Puffin AustraliaPublished: 4th August 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 96Price: $12.99Synopsis: From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers.Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the… Continue reading What Zola did on Tuesday by Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb Hudson

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Kitty is Not a Cat: Teddy’s Bear by Jess Black

Title: Kitty is Not a Cat: Teddy’s Bear Author: Jess Black Genre: Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 28th June 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 60 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: What could be better than a cuddly teddy bear? How about a real-life grizzly bear! A warmly funny junior-fiction series about Kitty, a little girl who believes she… Continue reading Kitty is Not a Cat: Teddy’s Bear by Jess Black

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Aussie Kids: Meet Mia at the Jetty by Janeen Brian and Danny Snell

Title: Meet Mia at the Jetty Author: Janeen Brian and Danny Snell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in WA to… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Mia at the Jetty by Janeen Brian and Danny Snell

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League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas by Aleesah Darlison

Title: League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas Author: Aleesah Darlison Genre: Humour Publisher: Puffin Books Australia Published: 2nd July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: High-action, high-adventure and high-humour – the League of Llamas series is perfect for fans of Diary of a Minecraft Zombie and The Bad Guys. After failing to apprehend… Continue reading League of Llamas #3: Undercover Llamas by Aleesah Darlison

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What Zola did on Monday by Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson

Title: What Zola did on Monday Author: Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd June 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers. Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and… Continue reading What Zola did on Monday by Melina Marchetta, illustrated by Deb Hudson

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The Besties Make A Splash by Felice Arena and Tom Jellett

Title: The Besties Make A Splash Author: Felice Arena and Tom Jellett Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 28th April 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures – at school, at home, in… Continue reading The Besties Make A Splash by Felice Arena and Tom Jellett

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Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair

Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback Author: Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback by Raewyn Caisley and Karen Blair

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Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo

Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach Author: Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House Published: 31st March 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Katie at the Beach by Rebecca Johnson and Lucia Masciullo