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2 y separately published work icon Sunday Skating Andrea Rowe , Hannah Sommerville (illustrator), Sydney : Little Hare Books , 2023 25768428 2023 single work picture book children's

'Clancy’s friends skate through the quiet Sunday streets, while Clancy feels self-conscious, and embarrassed, that he’s just a beginner. His board stays tucked under his arm; his feet stay firmly on the ground.

'But his friends aren’t giving up on him and Clancy realises the only way forward is to step on his board and try … even if he might fall.' (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon Raging Wool Nathan Luff , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21276868 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Individually they’re meek, mild and soft. But together, with their combined talents, they’re a herd. The Nerd Herd. Barny the Lamb and his friends may have scared off the fox. But now they have a new problem. A gigantic bull (with behavioural issues) is on the loose. Can Barny and his gang get the bull back in his pen and earn the respect of the petting-zoo farm? Or will this be another big mis-steak?'

Source : publisher's blurb

3 y separately published work icon The Nerd Herd Nathan Luff , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 20518071 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Barny the Lamb and his friends are sick of being picked on. So they decide to form a gang to show everyone that they are not as soft as they look. But how do three fluffy friends stand up to a cunning fox, a gigantic cat, and a bull with behavioural issues?' (Publication summary)

4 y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Get Bready! Andrew McDonald , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 19681077 2020 single work children's fiction children's 'Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

'The REAL PIGEONS are a team of crime-fighters who battle baddies wherever they go! 
But fighting crime is hard when the city mayor has BANNED all birds, a BREAD MONSTER is on the loose and EVIL BUNNIES are taking over!
'Can the Real Pigeons save the day when they're the ones in trouble?' (Publication summary)
5 y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Peck Punches Andrew McDonald , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 19527956 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

'More pigeons are fighting crime than ever before. But the REAL PIGEONS still have lots of mysteries to untangle!

'Who stole a rare jewel from the world's FURRIEST museum? Will a hungry weasel track down a hidden ENDANGERED BIRD before the REAL PIGEONS can? And how did an ancient tree VANISH overnight?

'No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter. But it's not easy – especially when they have a traitor in their own nest!' (Publication summary)

5 y separately published work icon Ready, Aim, Fart! Adam Wallace , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 18672687 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Everyone thinks Martin is the tidiest boy in town. They dont know that he is also Fartboy the STINKIEST super hero EVER... A disgustingly evil villain known as Madam Wax is terrorising Sparkletown with sticky sculptures made out of her own earwax. But Fartboy is determined to stop her with his super-powered butt-blasts. Its a deadly battle of FARTS vs EARWAX. Who will triumph?' (Publication summary)

5 y separately published work icon The First Sniff Adam Wallace , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2020 18055627 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Martin Kennedy is the tidiest boy in the world's tidies town. Martin is so neat and clean that he has never ever farted—UNTIL NOW. A freak accident dooms Martin to a dreadful destiny of baked beans and bottom blowouts. With the help of his grand fart master, can Martin learn to harness the power of his new skill and use it to save the day?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon A Scary Sunday Zanni Louise , Kyla May , ( trans. Louise Lass Grøndahl with title MiniMonstrene : En skræmmende søndag ) Aarhus : Bogoo Books , 2023 29162436 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops – they are THE MONSTIES!

The Monsties are five best friend monsters . . . who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek Factory) but they much prefer candy and cupcakes to spiders and centipedes.

'In Scary Sunday, Orla writes a bedtime story. But this time, a mysterious noise is stopping her! Can the Monsties find the source of the scary sound before the day is over?' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Lost Bunny Zanni Louise , Prahran : Hardie Grant Books , 2023 25768302 2023 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops – they are THE MONSTIES!
The Monsties are five best friend monsters . . . who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek Factory) but they much prefer candy and cupcakes to spiders and centipedes.

'In Lost Bunny, Mig has lost her pet bunny. This is a BIG problem, because Mig can’t sleep without Bunny. And when Mig doesn’t sleep, she falls apart (literally). Can the Monsties work together to find Bunny? ' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Dog With Two Tails Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 25536249 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'When a mysterious goldfish points them in the direction of a long-lost treasure, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot set sail for another voyage on the dangerous great sea. Can the pirates find the cave of the legendary Noah Silversniff? Or will this mangy crew's latest adventure be their last?' (Publication summary)

4 y separately published work icon A Dog's Breakfast Jack Henseleit , Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24413340 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot are searching for HIDDEN TREASURE on the great sea. But with other FEARSOME PIRATES closing in around them, can these SCALLY-WAGGERS come out top dogs?'

(Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Eric the Awkward Orc Alex Dyson , Laura Wood (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2022 23423676 2022 single work picture book children's

'Eric the orc
was an unusual fellow.
His friends all liked battles,
but he liked the cello.

'Eric, The Awkward Orc is a heart-warming story about dancing to the beat of your own drum, from ARIA award-winning triple j host, Alex Dyson.' (Publication summary)

2 1 y separately published work icon Jetty Jumping Andrea Rowe , Hannah Sommerville (illustrator), Richmond : Little Hare Books , 2021 20073321 2021 single work picture book children's 'While Milla’s friends take big, brave jumps off the jetty, Milla stays on the blistering wood, scared of what lurks below. But when Milla accidentally falls off the edge, she discovers the beauty of the deep, dark sea – and her summer changes forever. Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville perfectly capture the challenges of childhood – and the joy of letting go – in this homage to summer.' (Publication summary)
8 y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Splash Back Andrew McDonald , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 16563871 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

'In this hot new series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man, the crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have some mega mysteries to solve.

'Why has all the water in the city vanished? Who is the seaside prankster? And can the Real Pigeons save the day … and themselves? No-one can protect a city like Rock, Frillback, Tumbler, Homey and Grandpouter.

'Crime-fighting has never been so COO!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

10 y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Nest Hard Andrew McDonald , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 15640693 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'In this hot new series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man, the crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have some mega mysteries to solve. Someone has been stealing from a vulture. A beastly child is lost in the park. And Homey’s long-lost family have been bird-napped!

'But how can you fight crime when you don’t have the perfect nest??'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

13 y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Eat Danger Andrew McDonald , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 15640768 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'The REAL PIGEONS aren’t just an awesome squad of crime fighters who protect the city. They’re also REAL FRIENDS. But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with, can their friendship survive?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

14 y separately published work icon Real Pigeons Fight Crime Andrew McDonald , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 13813384 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

'Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the REAL PIGEONS will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

'In Real Pigeons Fight Crime, Rock and his mystery-solving friends will tackle their first caseload: Why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? Who on earth is kidnapping bats? And can the pigeons avert a dinner disaster?' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

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