y separately published work icon Gigglers series - publisher   children's fiction   children's   humour  
Issue Details: First known date: 2002-... 2002- Gigglers
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Notes

  • The Gigglers readers series provide humorous stories for beginning readers in the six to eight years age group. 'The first set of the Gigglers series has very short, easy-to-read stories and the length and complexity of the stories grows as you progress up the levels of Gigglers.' The sets are colour-coded and include Bubblegum, Purple, Red, Blue, Green, Aqua and Gold. The series includes teacher's guides and audio CD/tapes.

    Source: Blake Education website, http://www.blake.com.au
    Sighted: 22/06/2007

  • Titles in this series are not generally individually listed in AustLit.

Includes

y separately published work icon Wennabees and Yum-Worms Duncan Richardson , Steven Hallam (illustrator), Clayton South : Blake Education , 2005 6325876 2005 single work picture book children's

'Holly opened the lid wide and smiled. "They're the yum-worms."

She held up a shiny, fat, green worm and bit the tail off.

"Oooh!" squeeked the worm, and its tail shot out even longer than it was before

"See?" said Holly. But Ms Reed couldn't see. She had fainted.

When Holly tells Ms Reed about wennabees and yum-worms, and about a burglar who stole her parents, Ms Reed thinks it's all in Holly's imagination. But when Ms Reed goes to visit Holly's house, she not only starts to believe in wennabees and yum-worms, but cockroaches, scatterbugs and fog-frogs too.' (Publisher's blurb)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2005
y separately published work icon The Goats Elizabeth Best , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2006 Z1495214 2006 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Mr and Mrs Kent came home from work. Morecombe was nibbling weeds beneath the tree, but there was no sign of Wise. They went into the house. There, standing on the kitchen table, was Wise. Hanging from his mouth were the kitchen curtains, or what was left of them!' (Libraries Australia) Clayton South : Blake Education , 2006
y separately published work icon Princess Clown Sheryl Gwyther , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9266719 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Princess Belle stepped forward and curtsied to the royal guests.

'The king said, "This is my daughter, Princess Belle."

'The King of Danzania held out his hand. Forgetting she was wearing a clown trick ring, Belle shook his hand.

'A zing of electricity buzzed from the ring...' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon The Adventures of Zip Velocity Bren MacDibble , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493244 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'There was someone under Cody’s bed! Cody leapt off the bed and ran for the door. Just then, Zip Velocity rolled out and stood up.

'“Zip Velocity?” Cody asked, in amazement.

'“That’s me. Now, did you see a hairy beast run past?”' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Batty Chris Bell , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493378 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Please let me come to your party. I’ve travelled such a long, long way.” Batty peeped up at Oliver and squeezed out a tiny tear.

'“Pleeeeeaase?”

'“Oh, OK,” said Oliver, giving in. “But don’t you dare bite anyone. I don’t want any of my friends turning into vampires.”' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Big Pumpkin Jill McDougall , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493451 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Little Bumpkin is as much fun as a Big Pumpkin box of bent nails,” Rosie said. But everyone stared when Rosie’s Great Aunt Grizella drove into town. She was driving a grader. Not many graders came to Little Bumpkin. A grader towing a huge plastic pumpkin had never come to Little Bumpkin.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Crocodile in the Kitchen Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493623 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'The crocodile walked out of my room and around the house. Every now and then, he would take notes.

'“Are you hungry?” asked the crocodile.

'My mouth went dry. “Are you?” I asked.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat and the Pirates Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493850 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Want to talk about it?” asked Dragon.

'“About what?” said Bat, flicking the torch on and off, on and off. \

'“About what’s wrong.”

'“Nothing is wrong,” sighed Bat.

'Dragon was more than five hundred years old. She knew a bit about most things.

'She could tell that Bat was not happy.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat Get Washed Away Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493892 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Dragon and Bat sat still in their canoe. The water rose under them.

'“It’s just a passing shower,” said Bat breezily, “a light sprinkle.”

'“I don’t think so,” muttered Dragon. She was right. Seconds later, a great surge of water roared through the cave, taking Bat and Dragon and their canoe with it.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat Have Sleepovers Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493934 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Dragon had just closed her eyes when Bat stumbled into the cave. He was not alone.

'“You’re back!” said Dragon. “Where have you been? I’ve got a surprise.”

'“I have a surprise too!” said Bat excitedly. “This is Boris. He’s my new friend. Boris is a bat too.”

'“I can see that,” said Dragon flatly.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat in the Kitchen Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9493976 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Bat flew to the back of the cave and came back with two small, snap-lock containers. Dragon sniffed the containers.

'“That is definitely a troll wart and really top-notch giant’s drool.”

'Bat put them in the pot. They did not disappear, but the pot started to spin and change colour.

'“Now we’re cooking!” cried Bat.

'“It smells terrible,” wheezed Dragon.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat Redecorate Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9494017 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“What are we going to do with your mess?”

'Bat pointed to Dragon’s treasure. Suddenly, Dragon was not so tired.

'“I have been collecting this pile of treasure for more than five hundred years,” she roared. “It is not mess!”

'Smoke burst out of Dragon’s left nostril. She was not happy.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat Start a Band Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2010 9494058 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Want to talk about it?” asked Dragon.

'“About what?” said Bat, flicking the torch on and off, on and off.

'“About what’s wrong.”

'“Nothing is wrong,” sighed Bat.

'Dragon was more than five hundred years old. She knew a bit about most things.

'She could tell that Bat was not happy.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat Take a Hike Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494453 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Want to talk about it?” asked Dragon.

'“About what?” said Bat, flicking the torch on and off, on and off.

'“About what’s wrong.”

'“Nothing is wrong,” sighed Bat.

'Dragon was more than five hundred years old. She knew a bit about most things.

'She could tell that Bat was not happy.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Dragon and Bat's New Housemates Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494501 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Someone else could live here with us,” said Bat, “in the cave down the back.”

'“I don’t think so,” said Dragon. “Why not?” asked Bat.

'“It is hard enough having a bat and a dragon live together,” she huffed. “We don’t need to make things more difficult by sharing with a giraffe.”

'“Do giraffes live in caves?” quizzed Bat.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon The Face Painters Sue Walker , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494561 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Millie said, “Let’s paint portraits.”

'“Okay,” Zac said. He picked up a brush and spread his paper out on the grass. “There’s just one thing.”

'“Yes?” asked Millie.

'“What’s a portrait?”' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Frog's Kiss Kim Rackham , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494688 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“I wonder if you’re like that frog in the story?” the princess said. “You know, the one that …”

'“I know,” said Frog.

'“So, give me a try!”' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Harry the Hug Monster Donna Lawther , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494901 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“You didn’t really think I was going to hug a stranger, did you?” said the monster to Harry.

'“Especially a dull, sad one with green-cheese breath.”

'“But I need a hug,” pleaded Harry.

'“Not my problem,” she said, smoothing down her fur.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Haunted Hair Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494942 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“I luurrve your hair,” Mitzi says cheerily. “It’s full of hiding spots.”

'“Hiding spots?” I ask.

'“Oh, never mind. What can I do for you?” she says.

'“My sister says I need a new hairdo for the school dance,” I explain. Next thing I know, my hair is done and I am in front of a mirror next to my sister.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Her Royal Behindness Kerri Lane , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9494990 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Bossy? Does this make my bottom look big?” Queen Jodi asked.

'All around the castle, people gasped. Sir Bossalot tried to ignore her. Then he ran away.

'The Queen screwed up her face. “I think Bossy needs to dig the wax out of his ears,” she muttered, as she watched him disappear.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Humour Me Christopher Stitt , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495031 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Why aren’t you laughing, Monty?” asked Emily.

'“He’s lost his sense of humour,” said Thomas.

'Mrs Horton’s face was red from laughing. “You look worried, Monty.”

'Worried? I was terrified! I’d lost my sense of humour. That was nothing to laugh at!' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Josh's Genie Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495168 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Hold on! You’re not going anywhere,” said Genie.

'“I’ve got to grant you something for getting me out of the bottle. Now, let me think. What was it again? It’s three of something. Three fishes? Three dishes? Give me a minute — it’s been a while.”

'“I think you are supposed to grant me three wishes,” said Josh meekly.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon The Kingdom of Happily Ever After Fiona Walker , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495214 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs went to visit The Three Bears and got into a food fight.

'The King arrived to find The Three Bears head to toe in porridge and the Seven Dwarfs jumping from bed to bed.

'“Who made this mess?” he yelled.

'“It was them!” Snow White pointed at the dwarfs.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Leonardo's Spot of Trouble Robert Favretto , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495255 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'There were shouts of, "STOP THAT CAT BURGLAR!"

'Poor Leonardo was in a spot of trouble.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Magical Mail Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495345 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Jinx stormed inside the cottage and wrote a very nasty letter to the Gnome Council, complaining about the garden gnomes. The ink was barely dry when he sent the letter flying away. But only the shake of a spiky tail later, Jinx’s nasty letter blew back. Now the letter had a message for Jinx …' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon My Country Matt Porter , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9495570 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“I hereby declare this caravan to be an independent country. As you don’t have the right passport, I cannot allow you to enter Caravania,” I announce.

'Dad just stares at me. “I’m going to get that report,” he says. Dad walks away. But he’ll be back.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Number Jumble Wendy St. Germain , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498200 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“I hate doing sums!” said David. “I wish there was no such thing as numbers.”

'The Wish Fairy smiled. “I think I will grant this wish,” she said.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Picture Perfect Matt Porter , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498241 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“Please take the photo again,” I beg. “This time I’ll stay really still.”

'“If I take it again, someone else will pull a face,” the photographer explains.

'“That’s fine, as long as it’s not me!” Doesn’t he realise that my whole future with Michelle depends on this photo?' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Python Problem Kerri Lane , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498297 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'There in the python's tummy was the shape of a trumpet. My shiny, brass trumpet!

'"He has to go. He'll eat us all!" yelled mum.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Runaway Turkey Laura Sieveking , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498344 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Sienna could see a big, plump turkey, wrapped in plastic, perched in the boot of the car. “Go get the turkey, Zachery,” Sienna moaned. “You get it,” said Zachery. “I’ve carried everything in.” Sienna poked out her tongue and turned on the television. Zachery pulled a face and flopped onto the couch.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon There's No Such Thing Bren MacDibble , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498433 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“You can’t keep it, Cody,” Josh said. “Why not?” I asked. “Well, it’s ugly, it blasts things and it fell into your garden from outer space,” Josh said.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Thing in the Fridge Susan Knight , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498480 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“There’s nothing good in here,” the fly croaked. “All the best stuff is down below — sausages, cake, eggs … vegetables …cheese.” He blinked and froze solid. Thing had been listening. “Down below” sounded like a great place!' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Titus the Champion Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9502540 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'Marty looked at Titus snoring on his back. “I’m pretty sure Titus doesn’t want to be taught anything.”

'“Are you joking?” I cried. “Wait until he sees the obstacle course we’re going to build for him!”

'“We?” Marty asked. He looked at Titus, still snoring, and rolled his eyes.' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon When No-One Is Looking Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9502699 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'With her glasses on, Claire looked closer like Grandma had told her. She did see something she had never seen before. There was a big, yellow monster on the train!' (Publication summary)

Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010
y separately published work icon Forgetful Friday Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2011 9493003 2011 single work children's fiction children's

'Bruno had his head under Miles’ desk. He was tying Miles’ shoelaces together.

'“Are you looking for Ming’s glasses, Bruno, or have you lost something?” asked Miss Fazio. Bruno jerked out from under the desk, bumping his head.

'“Lost something?” repeated Bruno. “Um, well, my mum says I lost my mind ages ago.”

'“I’m sure you won’t find it under Miles’ desk,” said Miss Fazio.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2011
y separately published work icon The Lunchbox Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2011 9493057 2011 single work children's fiction children's

'Holly skipped up to Miles, who had his head between the steps and his bottom in the air. “Miles, what are you doing?”

'“I’m trying … to get … something … er, nothing,” said Miles, grunting and huffing. Holly peered behind the steps and watched Miles digging around the “nothing”. Miles had cleared the dirt away from the top of a small, metal box with a handle.

His heart began to race.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2011
y separately published work icon The Missing Class Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2011 9493165 2011 single work children's fiction children's

'Zara’s brother, Tai, wants to play. But Zara needs to do her homework. Can she find a solution to this problem?At last Heeni got to school, but the grounds were empty.

'“Oh no,” sighed Heeni. “The bell has already gone. I’ll be in trouble for being late.” Heeni had never been in trouble at school before.

'“Late, late, late. I am soooo late,” panted Heeni, as she rushed through the school gate.' (Publication summary)

Clayton : Blake Education , 2011

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 2002

Works about this Work

Untitled Lynette Sebbens , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 47 no. 1 2003; (p. 27)

— Review of Gigglers 2002- series - publisher children's fiction
Untitled Lynette Sebbens , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 47 no. 1 2003; (p. 27)

— Review of Gigglers 2002- series - publisher children's fiction
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