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'The second book in the 11 Ruby Road series set in the roaring 1920s - perfect period fiction for middle-grade readers and for fans of the Our Australian Girl series.

'It is 1925 and Bert Mueller and his German-Australian family have moved from Ipswich to their new house at 11 Ruby Road. Bert’s father has been deported to Germany after the Great War, and with Dad still absent, Bert is unsure about moving away. But the city means opportunity and jobs for his mother and older siblings. And for the grown-ups , it also means fun - dressing up, going out, and all that jazz. Bert loves jazz too, but he’s too young for the clubs, and instead his time is spent at his new school where the kids play cricket, not music.

'But with the help of a Gramophone, Bert has a solution. He will start his own jazz club, and 11 Ruby Road has the perfect spot to host it. But as prejudice about Bert and his German family start to affect their new life, Bert has to find a way to save his jazz club and his family.' (Publication summary)

'A beautifully illustrated story about learning and making mistakes -- If we don't get things right away, we'll try again another day.

'Bodies grow and brains do, too. Always learning -- me and you.

'If we don't get things straight away, we'll try again another day.

'We all know learning can be hard and life skills don't always come right away ... sometimes, we need to keep trying! A rhythmic and fun read-aloud from the trusted author of All Bodies Are Good Bodies and From My Head To My Toes, What I Say Goes, this life-affirming book will appeal to fans of All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell.' (Publication summary)

'It is 1900 and Dorothy and her family have just moved to a new house at 11 Ruby Road. Ruby Road is a busy street, bustling with activity, families and children, noisy carts and animals. The house is close enough to see the city and very different from the rural life Dorothy has known. Best of all it has a secret writing room that only she knows about!

'Dorothy has big plans for her new neighbourhood, she wants to put on a play and write it herself! But there are other reasons for her family's move to the city and as Dorothy starts to learn about her new house, she discovers more about the period of time she's growing up in.' (Publication summary)

'From My Head to My Toes, I Say What Goes! is a light-hearted exploration of boundaries, nestled in a fun and lively story.

'I might say YES to pillow fights;
a kiss when I’m tucked in at night.

'I might say NO to climbing high,
a tickling game or a hug goodbye.

'The book discusses consent and control for a young audience, through a story that is bold and beautiful, loud and proud.
With the feel-good factor turned up to eleven, it also celebrates individualism, inclusivity and empathy.

'From My Head to My Toes, I Say What Goes! comes from the bestselling author of All Bodies Are Good Bodies.' (Publication summary)

'Edie's experiments in how to win at life continue . . . but how will she cope with a new rival?

'I'm Edie and I'm obsessed with science.

'So I was sure that Annie B and I would win the Eco Fair competition.

'Then Dean Starlight arrived and started sabotaging our project.

'Now the competition has become an epic science battle of robotic spider attacks, exploding foam and sneaky spying.'(Publication summary)

'A new school, a classroom full of potential new friends and a science kit. What could possibly go wrong?

'I’m Edie and I love science. So I when I started at a new school, I decided it could be one giant experiment.

'Can I give you some advice? Avoid sliming your entire classroom. You could end up in trouble with your teacher, your new classmates and the principal.

'Between the great slime fiasco, the apology cookie surprise and the wrinkle cream mix-up, I’ve discovered making friends isn’t an exact science!' (Publication summary)

'I love hands!
Hands that are white and hands that are brown,
Freckles mean sunshine has sent kisses down.
Short fingers, long fingers, bendy or straight,
Hands to clap, or high-five your mate.

'Bold and beautiful, loud and proud, All Bodies are Good Bodies is an uplifting book about different body features and types.

'Through playful rhyme, it promotes the development of body acceptance and celebrates inclusivity and individuality.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.