Elena Montemaggi Elena Montemaggi i(19916161 works by)
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3 8 y separately published work icon Peggy : A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure Anna Walker , Anna Walker (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press , 2012 Z1888208 2012 single work picture book children's 'Peggy lives in a small house in a quiet street. One blustery day a big gust of wind sweeps down and scoops up leaves, twigs and ... Peggy! The wind blows Peggy into the city, where she discovers strange new things, but how will she find her way back home?' (Publisher's website)
2 9 y separately published work icon The Terrible Suitcase Emma Allen , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2012 Z1866855 2012 single work picture book children's

'Sometimes you don't always get what you want. Instead of the rocket backpack, you might end up with a terrible suitcase for the very first day of school. And this makes you mad! But sometimes what you think is terrible, might not be so terrible after all, especially when there are rocket ships and new friends involved.

'The Terrible Suitcase is a lovely story about acceptance, making friends and new experiences.' (From the publisher's website.)
3 y separately published work icon Pig the Blob Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 19539069 2020 single work picture book children's

'Pig is the world's LAZIEST Pug. There's nothing that can make him put down the snacks and get off the couch! Or is there...?' (Publication summary)
5 y separately published work icon Move That Mountain Kate Temple , Jol Temple , Terri Rose Baynton (illustrator), Lindfield : Puffin , 2021 23484962 2021 single work picture book children's

'There are two sides to every story... A whale has become stranded on the beach, but the tiny puffins are far, far too small to help.

'When Move That Mountain is read in reverse, the puffins realise they are not too little to help, together they can fix the problem.

'A heart-warming and inspirational story about how even the smallest voice can make a big difference.' (Publication summary)
4 y separately published work icon Pig the Monster Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21550418 2021 single work picture book children's

'Be very afraid... It's Halloween, and Pig is on a rampage for treats! But don't be stingy, because this greedy Pug has some terrible tricks up his sleeve... Another laugh-out-loud book from the #1 New York Times best-selling author, Aaron Blabey.' (Publication summary)
5 y separately published work icon Give Me Some Space! Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Gosford : Omnibus Books , 2020 19894574 2020 single work picture book children's

'Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in Space? And did she remember to feed Neil the goldfish?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
4 1 y separately published work icon The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants Philip Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Gosford : Omnibus Books , 2020 18599379 2020 single work picture book children's

'The answers to life's biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you're ready to look.

'Get set for an insightful (and hilarious) peek into what we can learn from the world of the ant.' (Publication summary)
8 5 y separately published work icon The Very Hungry Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press Scholastic Press , 2012 Z1868188 2012 single work picture book children's 'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he's hungry! When the Very Hungry Bear goes fishing, he ends up catching more than he bargained for - a polar bear, with an armful of fish, who needs help finding a new home! Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud' (Libraries Australia).
6 y separately published work icon Another Book about Bears Laura Bunting , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Omnibus Books , 2018 21922754 2018 single work picture book children's

'Ever wondered why there are so many books about bears? Discover the grizzly truth in this bear-all account.

'Bears are tired. Sick and tired. And just when they are in the middle of something really good—like sleeping, snoozing or napping—too many storybooks mean they have to stop what they are doing—that is sleeping—and get up and be part of a story. Every story. Well, the bears have had enough. They are going on strike. This hilarious book looks at some alternatives for all the parts bears play in stories. But what sort of animal could be... just right?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
6 y separately published work icon Pig the Tourist Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press , 2019 16433749 2019 single work picture book children's

'You can’t take him anywhere! When Pig, the world’s greediest Pug, goes on holiday, he causes CHAOS wherever he travels! But every party must come to an end...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
4 y separately published work icon Mum for Sale Zanni Louise , Philip Bunting (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15647592 2019 single work picture book children's

'Errol’s mum won’t get off the phone. So there’s only one thing for Errol to do ... Find out what happens when cheeky Errol puts his mum up for sale!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
6 y separately published work icon Pig the Grub Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14525371 2018 single work picture book children's

'Eww! What a stinker!

'Pig isn't just the world's greediest Pug, he's the DIRTIEST too.

'It's high time he had a bath! But try telling Pig that . . .

'Over two million Pig books are now in print around the world!  (Publication summary)
10 10 y separately published work icon The Very Cranky Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2008 Z1517308 2008 single work picture book children's In the jingle jangle jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet a very cranky bear. Can they cheer him up?
7 9 y separately published work icon Amy and Louis Libby Gleeson , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Press Scholastic Press , 2006 Z1317098 2006 single work picture book children's

"Amy and Louis live next door to each other, and their lives are closely intertwined. Theirs is a life rich in imagination. But when Amy's family move to another country, the children are separated, and the colour drains out of their lives... that is until Louis discovers how to rebuild their special bond." (Source: Trove)
8 3 y separately published work icon Pig the Winner Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9309914 2014 single work picture book children's

'Pig was a pug

'and I'm sorry to say

'if he didn't come first

'it would ruin his day.

'Won't he ever learn?!

'Pig, the world's greediest Pug, won't play fair. He'll do anything to win!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
4 1 y separately published work icon I Need a Hug Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8696877 2015 single work picture book children's

''I need a hug.

Will you cuddle me, Lou?'

'What? With those spikes?

Get away from me! Shoo!'

'All this little porcupine wants is a hug. But with such prickly spikes, will she ever get the cuddle she craves?

'A truly adorable tale from the best-selling creator of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn.' (Publication summary)
4 4 y separately published work icon Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 7207799 2015 single work picture book children's (taught in 1 units)

'Hey there guys.

Would you like a banana?

What's wrong with you, Brian?

You're a Piranha.'

'Brian is a piranha. He is also a vegetarian. But do you think he can convince his family to join him?' (Publication summary)
6 y separately published work icon The Return of Thelma the Unicorn Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 17038695 2019 single work picture book children's

'Thelma the Unicorn didn’t like being famous, so she fled the spotlight and disappeared... But the world was heartbroken! ‘We miss our UNICORN!’ Thelma, it's time to get your sparkle back on ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
6 y separately published work icon Pig The Star Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2017 11530794 2017 single work picture book children's

'Pig just LOVES attention.

'In fact, he's a great, bit SHOW-OFF.

'But when ANOTHER star appears at the photo shoot, Pig doesn't like it.

'No, Pig doesn't like it at ALL...' (Publication summary)
6 2 y separately published work icon The Fabulous Friend Machine Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2016 9946445 2016 single work picture book children's fantasy

'Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)
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