Meeka
Meeka is a cheeky little market bird who loves getting his beak into everything ooey gooey and sticky licky. One day, during a post-feast snooze, Meeka gets birdnapped by a speed-racing granny. Will Meeka’s friends rescue him before he becomes bird stew?
“This is the perfect book to read before taking youngsters to the markets.”
My Dad’s Weird Beard
Have you ever seen a cool-dude surfer beard, a rock-star beard, or a swirly-twirly world championship beard? Discover weird and wonderful beards of all shapes and sizes in this picture book about family life, fatherhood and facial fuzz in all its forms.
“Look no further for Father’s Day gifts for beardy dads everywhere.”
How to Build a Sky Garden
City kid Ash is lonely until farm kid Daisy moves in next door. But Daisy is miserable without trees and flowers around her, so Ash has a plan to surprise Daisy with a rooftop garden for her birthday. Can he overcome his fear of heights and find enough people to help build the garden in time?
Mr Fuzzypants: Cyber Safety Star
Ivy and Charlie don’t know much about cyber safety... until their tech-whizz guinea pig shuts down their video game. But Mr Fuzzypants isn’t just interested in online safety, but online stardom. And when his dream of fame goes to his head, the kids must act fast before the situation gets really hairy.
Stepping Stones at Camp Clementine
Ava isn't looking forward to going to Camp Clementine for the school holidays, where she won't know anyone. And when Gran gives Ava her old Irish river-stone necklace for luck, Ava is sure it won’t help – until her dancing feet suddenly come alive whenever she’s wearing it. Could the old stone necklace really have magical powers?
My Unicorn Farts Glitter
My unicorn is an icky sticky disaster area, from his silly, sparkly horn to his polka dot bottom. But despite the stink, the sneezes and snores, I love him loads and he loves me more.
This tale of sibling love and farty bath-times has also been translated into French and Spanish.
“Thank you for creating the first unicorn character I can easily present to my child with no remorse.”
Trixie Riddle and the Mystery of Mayfield Manor
There’s a mystery to uncover at Mayfield Manor, and who better to figure it out than Trixie Riddle? But after Trixie and her brother, Will, explore Great-Aunt Audrey’s private suite, they have more questions than answers. Questions like: why is there a secret locked door? And how do things keep going missing right under their noses? This is the first book of the Trixie Riddle series, but each book stands alone as a separate story too.
Trixie Riddle and the Secret of the Magic Fountain
There are more mysteries to solve at Mayfield Manor. After finding a hidden message written on a fountain, Trixie and Will make wishes by moonlight. When a mysterious stranger checks in at the hotel the next morning, Trixie can't help but wonder if it's all connected. Especially when the stranger owns a sparkly mermaid tail! This is the second book of the Trixie Riddle series, but each book stands alone as a separate story, too.
Our Australian HeArt
Suzanne Barton made her debut as an author-illustrator in this anthology that reflects on Australian landscapes, flora, fauna, community and culture. A percentage of proceeds goes to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
“Full of joy, heart and depth, this wondrous collection will leave you glowing. A goody bag of sparkling literary and visual treasures, from some of Australia’s best new kid lit talent.”
Marley Makes Waves
Marley loves summer holidays by the sea with his dad. He especially loves hanging out with the twins next door. But this year everything has changed – he has a new stepmother and surf-loving stepsister. When everyone else takes up surfing, Marley is miserable. How can he reveal he is afraid of big waves?
Delia Bird and the Word Nerds
Delia doesn’t see the point of using just one syllable, when she has all the words in the world to choose from! When Delia decides to enter a Spelling Bee competition with a big prize, she realises she needs to find two teammates in order to compete. But do any of her classmates love words as much as she does?