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1 y separately published work icon Macca the Alpaca Stories Matt Cosgrove , Mascot : Koala Books , 2024 28248298 2024 selected work picture book

'Macca is a small, kind and friendly alpaca. Join him in three stories as he faces a bully, enters a talent quest and babysits his raucous nieces and nephew!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dharma the Christmas Llama Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2023 26512042 2023 single work picture book children's

'Dharma the Llama is hiding away from the hustle and bustle of the silly season so she can read her new book in peace. But when her friend, Macca the Alpaca, needs some festive help, will Dharma find a way to save Christmas?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Kangaplataburrakookapusaroo Beau Young , Dave Atze (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2023 25272740 2023 single work picture book children's

''I'm a kangaplataburrakookapusaroo. There's no-one like me anywhere. I'm clearly something new! I'm a kangaplataburrakookapusaroo. I've never met someone like me. And I bet you haven't too!' A tail? Feathers? Wings and webbed feet? Come and meet the strangest animal you've ever seen.'  

'A tail? Feathers? Wings and webbed feet? Come and meet the strangest animal you’ve ever seen. (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Macca the Backpacker Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2021 21276571 2021 single work picture book children's

'Macca the Alpaca dreams of exploring, so he packs his backpack and sets off on a mountain adventure. But when things get tough, how will Macca make it to the top?'

Source : publisher's blurb

2 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said to the Tiny Mouse P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2021 20771798 2021 single work picture book children's 'Fluffy Bunny is MEASURING all his friends to find out who is TALLER. But why? What is Fluffy Bunny up to?'
1 y separately published work icon Macca and Al, Super Pals Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2020 19902141 2020 single work picture book children's

'Macca and Al are here to save the day! When these best-pal alpacas decide to dress up as super heroes and do good deeds, things don't go quite as planned. But with some help from their friends, the dynamic duo learn you don't always have to wear a cape to be a hero.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dharma the Llama Matt Cosgrove , Gosford : Koala Books , 2020 19146426 2020 single work picture book children's

'Dharma the Llama doesn’t run with the herd. She likes to do things her own way. The other llamas don’t understand why she’s always reading. But when the herd get into trouble, can Dharma’s books save the day?'

Source: publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Macca's Makeover Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2019 17059593 2019 single work picture book children's

'Macca the Alpaca desperately wants to be cool, just like his friends. Will a new hair-do cut it? Maybe a trip to the gym will work out? Or perhaps he needs the latest accessories? Macca’s makeover shows him what it is that makes him truly special.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon What the Fluffy Bunny Said P. Crumble , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2018- 20771729 2018 series - author picture book
2 y separately published work icon Macca's Christmas Crackers Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Gosford : Koala Books , 2018 14872941 2018 single work picture book children's

'Christmas is here! Christmas is Macca's favourite time of year.

'He loves thinking up amazing presents for his friends. But when he looks in his piggy bank, he finds he has no money!

'Macca and his best friend Al have to come up with a plan to make the best Christmas surprise for all their friends, and in doing so, discover the true spirit of giving.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon A Funny Thing Happened to... Simon Sidebottom P. Crumble , Gosford : Koala Books , 2018 14872629 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'It is the final day of school holidays and the only thing Simon Sidebottom wants to do is enjoy his last hours of freedom. But Simon's mum has other plans, and they all involve shopping for school shoes with Simon's snotty faced little sister. And then a funny thing happens... A hilarious, gross, laugh out loud, choose your own adventure book.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Alpacas with Maracas Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2018 14537534 2018 single work picture book children's

'Macca and pal Al are the best of friends and LOVE spending time together.

'When there is an opportunity to enter a talent contest, they just can't resist.

'But what will their act be? Will they shimmy and shake? Dance and prance? Whatever they choose it will surely be a performance to remember!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon My Dad Is a Robot Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Gosford : Koala Books , 2018 14400533 2018 single work picture book children's

'Psssssst! Wanna hear something cool? Don't tell everyone, but my Dad is a... ROBOT!

'Admittedly, this dad is an older model -- he doesn't have laser eyes or jet-powered feet and his batteries regularly run flat. But there's one little boy who wouldn't change a thing...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Storybook Stars Jim Dewar , Adam Carruthers (illustrator), Mascot : Koala Books , 2018 12317115 2018 single work picture book children's

'The party's on! Yippee! Lets cheer! Storybook stars are gathered here! They've left their tales and left their rhymes to meet and talk about old times! Can you guess who is arriving at the storybook stars' annual picnic party? Be sure to look carefully-- one particularly hungry guest isn't quite what they seem.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Little Stunt Riding Hood Matt Cosgrove , Mascot : Koala Books , 2018 12316742 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Relax! This is totally NOT the boring story of Little Red Riding Hood that has irritated children for years. This fully sick and completely random retelling of the classic tale brings the story to life for a whole new twisted generation of thrillseeking, snot munchers! Includes: a weird werewolf, mad skills, stunts, exploding cheese, unnecessary danger and angry echidnas.' (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon Macca the Alpaca Matt Cosgrove , Mascot : Koala Books , 2018 12315486 2018 single work picture book children's

'Macca the Alpaca is small, kind and friendly. His days are easy and carefree until he accidentally bumps head-first into Harmer the llama. Harmer is big, unkind and never, ever friendly . . . Can little Macca find a way to teach Harmer a lesson he'll never forget?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Epic Fail Tales Matt Cosgrove , Sydney : Koala Books , 2017 9705281 2017 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Snow Man and the Seven Ninjas Matt Cosgrove , Matt Cosgrove (illustrator), Sydney : Koala Books , 2017 9705259 2017 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Don’t worry! This isn’t the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that has bored children for years. This disgusting and completely awesome retelling of the classic tale brings the story to life for a whole new generation of bloodthirsty, booger hunters!' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Wishing Boat Amanda Tarlau , Chris Saunders (illustrator), Lindfield : Koala Books , 2017 9436497 2017 single work picture book children's

'In my little wishing boat, I cast off with the moonlit tide... Drift along into a dream of adventure where anything is possible.' (Publication summary)

6 y separately published work icon Thelma the Unicorn Thelma the Unicorn : Movie Novelization Aaron Blabey , Gosford : Koala Books , 2017 11547669 2015 single work picture book children's

'Oh, Thelma looked amazing. She was a unicorn! 'I'm special now,' she cried out loud. And so, a star was born...

'Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day, she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills pink paint and glitter all over her!' (Publication summary)

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