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Hedgehog or Echidna: Animals who are the same . . . but different! by Ashleigh Barton, illustrated by Amadine Thomas

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Title: Hedgehog or Echidna? Animals Who are the Same but Different Author: Ashleigh Barton, illustrated by Amadine Thomas Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 30th July 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fun rhyming picture book with bright and engaging illustrations that teaches children about animals who look similar, but have unique… Continue reading Hedgehog or Echidna: Animals who are the same . . . but different! by Ashleigh Barton, illustrated by Amadine Thomas

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I Really Want a Pet by Jackie Hosking

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Title: I Really Want a Pet Author: Jackie Hosking Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweet and funny picture book about how to get the pet you want. ·  Playful rhyming verses with fun illustrations by Shane McGowan. ·  This little girl wants a… Continue reading I Really Want a Pet by Jackie Hosking

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Whitney and Britney: Chicken Detectives by Lucinda Gifford

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Title: Whitney and Britney: Chicken Detectives Author: Lucinda Gifford Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price:  $17.99 Synopsis: Sequel to bestselling Whitney and Britney: Chicken Divas featured in ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2020 The Chicken Divas are back! And this time, they have a mystery to solve .… Continue reading Whitney and Britney: Chicken Detectives by Lucinda Gifford

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The Grinny, Granny Donkey by Craig Smith, Katz Cowley (illustrator)

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Title: The Grinny, Granny Donkey Author: Craig Smith, Katz Cowley (illustrator) Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a… Continue reading The Grinny, Granny Donkey by Craig Smith, Katz Cowley (illustrator)

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Disgusting McGrossface Goes on Holiday by Rove McManus

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Title: Disgusting McGrossface Goes on Holiday Author: Rove McManus Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A NEW picture book written AND illustrated by Australian actor and TV Personality ROVE McMANUS! ·  Sequel to the popular picture book, Disgusting McGrossface. ·  Laugh-out-loud rhyming text that will… Continue reading Disgusting McGrossface Goes on Holiday by Rove McManus