Leigh Hedstrom Leigh Hedstrom i(6126533 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Daniel Ricciardo Kit Cross , Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2024 28538260 2024 single work biography children's

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Daniel Ricciardo - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Daniel Ricciardo your favourite driver?

'Did you know that Daniel Ricciardo has won eight Grand Prix races and finished on the podium 32 times?
Did you know he's entered more F1 Grand Prix than any other Australian driver?
Did you know he can eat half a litre of ice-cream in one go?

'Daniel is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you all about him.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.

'Want to know even MORE? Discover your favourite legends at legendsofsportbooks.com.au and collect the whole Legends of Sport series!'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mary Fowler Kit Cross , Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2024 28538167 2024 single work biography children's

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Mary Fowler - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Mary Fowler your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that Mary Fowler is one of the youngest players to ever join the Matildas?
Did you know she scored her first World Cup goal in Melbourne in a 4–0 win?
Did you know she can speak Dutch fluently?

'Mary is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you all about her.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.

'Want to know even MORE? Discover your favourite legends at legendsofsportbooks.com.au and collect the whole Legends of Sport series!'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Ben Simmons Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2024 27829373 2024 single work biography children's

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Ben Simmons - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Ben Simmons your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that he was born in Melbourne, and was picked FIRST OVERALL in the NBA draft?
Did you know he is a triple-double machine, and the first Australian to ever win Rookie of the Year?
Did you know that Ben loves animals, and playing Call of Duty?

'Ben is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about him.
'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sam Kerr Kit Cross , Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2024 27829307 2024 single work biography

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Sam Kerr - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Sam Kerr your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that she really wanted to be an AFL player before discovering soccer?
Did you know she holds the all-time goal-scoring record for Australian international players?
Did you know that she was the first woman to be on the cover of the global edition of the FIFA video game, alongside Kylian Mbappé?

'Sam is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about her.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Spotlight Please, It's Stevie Louise Tanya Hennessy , Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2022 23659820 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'A hilarious new adventure from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy. Wherever Stevie goes, high drama is sure to follow...

'Stevie Louise is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?).

'Stevie and the Brooke Street crew are hard-up for cash. Going viral doesn't last forever, you know, and killer costumes are expensive. To keep their show-biz dream alive, the kids are competing in a local talent quest. But the competition is stiff (I mean, have you ever heard four goats sing a capella?), and Alex has a unicorn horn glued to his forehead for at least the next three weeks.

'It's tough working under these conditions, but Stevie is up for any challenge to save Lunchbox Productions...

'A gloriously warm, funny and relatable story from bestselling author, much-loved comedian, writer, radio announcer and social media sensation Tanya Hennessy.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Drum Roll Please, It's Stevie Louise Tanya Hennessy , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Crows Nest : Albert Street Books , 2021 21258860 2021 single work picture book children's

'A delightfully funny and deeply relatable junior fiction story from one of Australia's most loved multi-media stars.

'Hi there. My name is Stevie. NOT Steven. I mean, you can call me Steven if you MUST, literally everyone does... including my own mum.

'But my ACTUAL name is Stevie Louise Mason. I'm twelve years old. I love reading, and watching musicals, TV and films. I like English, HATE Maths and I LOVE acting. And today, I am going to ask the Brooke Street kids the Most Important Question of their lives!

'Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure the Brooke Street kids stay best friends forever.

'Then a new neighbour arrives and threatens to derail all Stevie's plans. And then real disaster strikes. But the show must go on. After all, Stevie is a professional.

'A gloriously warm, funny and relatable story from much-loved comedian, writer, radio announcer and social media sensation Tanya Hennessy.'

1 y separately published work icon Lucy Liquorice Chew and the Colour Blue Cheryl Ann Knights , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2019 15875537 2019 single work picture book children's

'Everything's blue with Lucy Liquorice Chew! Discover all the brilliant shades of blue there are to enjoy in this fun rhyming book.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon James Jellybean and the Colour Green Cheryl Ann Knights , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2018 15875484 2018 single work picture book children's

'James Jellybean just loves the colour green! Discover all the wonderful green things that James has at his house.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Fiona Fairybread and the Colour Red Cheryl Ann Knights , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2018 15875415 2018 single work picture book children's

'From her shoes to her bed, Fiona Fairybread just loves the colour red! How much do you love your favourite colour?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Camp Max Penny Reeve , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2018 13767966 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Attention Campers! Seeking maximum adventure? Looking for maximum fun? You need CAMP MAX!

'Tania’s all set to go on camp! She’s planned which cabin she’ll be in, what snacks to take, she’s even arranged for her best friend, Emily, to come too.

'There’s one small problem though: Emily’s parents gave away the money that would have bought her ticket.

'Luckily the town talent show offers Camp Tickets as a prize – all they have to do is win one for Emily. But even as they rehearse to win, no one’s expecting Tania’s own ticket to go missing. And when it does, Tania knows she’s going to need more than just talent to avert maximum disaster.

'Because some things are worth more than a camp ticket, and friendship is one of them.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Funny Money Deborah Kelly , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2017 13773312 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'It must be Ruby’s lucky day! She keeps finding coins everywhere.

'But there’s something funny about this money. Why is it so bright, shiny and new looking? And where on earth is it coming from?

'When Ruby’s new wishes appear much earlier than expected, she wonders if someone else in the Wishfingers' household might be developing magical powers of their own. But who?

'You can bet your bottom dollar this will be a magical adventure to remember.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon King of the Castle Deborah Kelly , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2017 13773246 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Ruby is back, with twelve new wishes!  And one missing wish from last spring that is still floating about in the garden somewhere...

'But Ruby is wasting her new wishes trying to keep Jellybean out of mischief until she discovers the perfect way to make Jellybean do exactly what she says. But Cousin Todd isn't so keen on doing what Ruby says.

'When Todd stumbles across Ruby's missing wish he decides to teach her a lesson about being bossy, and make a few rules of his own.

'Meet Australia's new king and explore a country where school, homework, manners and peas are all banned. Discover monster trucks, giant jumping castles, furious principals and hungry crocodiles along with plenty of laughs in an all new Ruby Wishfingers adventure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Gemma Gets the Jitters Katrina Roe , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2017 13772323 2017 single work picture book children's

'Gemma has a new camera!

'She is visiting the mountains and wants to get the perfect photo. But at the top of the lookout, Gemma gets the jitters.

'Will she let her fear of heights stop her from achieving her dream?

'Join Gemma, Marty and their friends as they help Gemma overcome her jitters.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Toad-ally Magic Deborah Kelly , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2016 9568476 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Ruby is back - and so are her wishes! With a head full of plans for the holidays Ruby’s fingertips already tingling with magic. That is, until Mum announces that Ruby’s horrible little toad of a cousin is coming to stay. But some problems can’t just be wished away. Ruby’s wish for her cousin to turn into a real toad breaks magic’s most important rule. And when rules are broken, especially magic ones, there are always consequences. Join Ruby and her little brother, Jellybean on another extraordinary adventure exploring a winter wonderland, experiencing life as a slimy toad and finding out what happens when magic falls into the wrong paws!' (publication blurb).

1 y separately published work icon Skydancer's Escape Deborah Kelly , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2016 9215374 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until Ruby Wishfingers wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. She soon finds out that there is far more to being a Wishfingers than having a funny name.

'Ruby can wish for whatever she wants with her wish fingers. However, she soon realises that they create more trouble than good.

'Ruby Wishfingers will take you on a magical adventure, featuring talking cats, jelly bean rain and pocket-sized unicorns.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Ruby Wishfingers Deborah Kelly , 2016 Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2016 9215345 2016 series - author children's fiction children's

Ruby Wishfingers is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary name. Only nobody else seems to think so. That is until she wakes up with a strange feeling in the tips of her fingers. and realises that she can wish for whatever she wants with her wish fingers.

1 y separately published work icon Hide and Seek Deborah Kelly , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2016 10199424 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Something extraordinary is going on ... even more extraordinary than usual in the Wishfingers household! Things keep disappearing and then reappearing in the strangest of places!

'Dad can’t find his lawnmower, until it mysteriously appears in an upstairs hallway. Norman’s fish tank vanishes from Ruby’s bedroom, only to turn up in the kitchen all by itself! And how on earth does Dad’s jar of treats keep finding its way into little brother Jellybean’s cot?

'With Dad as nutty as a fruitcake and finger-nibbling Jellybean throwing terrible tantrums, all poor Mum can think about is a holiday. It’s up to Ruby to find out what’s going on.

'Get ready for the greatest game of hide-and-seek in this next adventure of Ruby Wishfingers.' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Emily Eases Her Wheezes Katrina Roe , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2014 7675770 2014 single work picture book children's

'If Emily tries to play basketball, she ends up puffing. What can you do when asthma stops you from playing with your friends? Join Emily and her friends as they find a way she can join in on the fun.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon When I See Grandma Debra Tidball , Leigh Hedstrom (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2014 6358134 2014 single work picture book children's

'A young girl visits her Grandma and 'brightens her dreams' whilst her little brother charms the nursing home residents with his playful antics.

'This is a joyful and poignant celebration of life and love with vibrant illustrations of present day and yesteryear.

'A delightful insight into the transforming power of children and love to enjoy with your kids, grandkids or great-grandkids. Share the romance of the past with the kids this Valentine's day!' (Publisher's blurb)

1 2 y separately published work icon Marty's Nut-Free Party Katrina Roe , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2012 6126622 2012 single work children's fiction children's

'Marty loved to party. At every party, Marty was the first to arrive and the last to leave. That was before Marty found out that peanuts make him sick. Really sick. Parties aren't so much fun for Marty now that he keeps ending up in hospital. How can Marty and his friends make their parties safe and fun for everybody? ' (Publisher's blurb)

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