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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.
2 4 y separately published work icon You You : A Story of Love and Friendship Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Press , 2010 Z1690949 2010 single work picture book children's

"The perfect book to share with a child, parent, friend or any special person in your life. You is a simple yet extremely touching story about how it is the people we love who make the world a beautiful place." (Source: Trove)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Kitten's Tale Darrel Odgers , Sally Odgers , Gosford : Scholastic Children's Books , 2010 Z1735667 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Trump the dog lives in her person Dr Jeanie's quarters behind the veterinary surgery. Trump has the important job of Animal Liaison Officer and travels with Jeanie when she makes house and farm calls. Because her dog senses are so acute, she often draws conclusions before the humans have even begun to think! Trump tells the stories of the animal patients and their families.

'Magnus the kitten turns up by surprise, and stays because he didn't have a home. He is cute and cuddly, but terrified of dogs. It is up to Trump to find the mean dog who scared him-and, most importantly, to find a home for Magnus!' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon My Aussie Mum Yvonne Morrison , Nicola Bright (illustrator), Sydney : Scholastic Children's Books , 2009 Z1588723 2009 single work picture book children's My Aussie Mum's a chauffeur, she drives us kids to school . . .She doesn't mind the traffic, and always keeps her cool. Each rhyming couplet begins with Mum doing something wonderful and then the illustrations or the story reveals an amusing contradiction. But in the end, no other Mum would do!(Libraries Australia record)
1 2 y separately published work icon The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe Ronda Armitage , David Armitage (illustrator), London : Deutsch , 1986 Z982134 1986 single work picture book children's

'When Mr Grinling locks himself out of the lighthouse, he tries everything to get back inside. Not only is Hamish the cat trapped inside, he also needs to switch on the light to warn the ships that they're near the rocks on the coast. Luckily Mrs Grinling has an ingenious plan to get back in...but will it work?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
8 4 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Travellers Emily Rodda , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1994 Z818576 1994 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure The witch Sheba is tormented by a strange riddle. Then the travellers pay a visit to Rin and the whole town begins to fall asleep. What does the riddle mean? Only the young boy Rowan can solve the riddle as he embarks on an adventure in order to save the whole town.
1 1 y separately published work icon Off to School! : Seven Jumping-Happy Stories Jean Chapman , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1993 Z847387 1993 selected work children's fiction children's
7 11 y separately published work icon Rowan of Rin Emily Rodda , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 1993 Z797986 1993 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure (taught in 1 units)

The people of Rin have long lived in the shadow of the Mountain, hearing the dragon's roar every morning and evening. When the village's precious stream stops flowing, a frightening journey must be undertaken up the Mountain to the stream's source. To the hardy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. Yet because only he can read the magical map, it is Rowan who must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to save the village and solve a witch's riddle.
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