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Books In Print Recommended Primary Reading

Picture Books (Prep) - Fiction

Starting School Jane Godwin $24.99 HB Tim, Hannah, Sunita, Joe and Polly are all off to school for the first time. Would you like to meet them and see how they go? There are new friends to make, fun ways to learn, and lots of different things to discover. From Jane Godwin and Anna Walker comes this beautiful book focusing on the experiences and feelings of five very different children as they begin school for the first time. Janes simple words and ideas combine with Annas gentle and detailed illustrations to help children feel comfortable about taking this big step.

Wombat Goes To School Jackie French $24.99 HB She sleeps. She eats. She scratches - and finds a hole. When Mothball discovers a new hole, it unexpectedly leads her to the local school. The children learn that wombats love carrots and grass, while Mothball learns that lunch boxes contain very few carrots, that sports sheds can be a good place to have a nap, and that when you're brown and round, it's not a good idea to get too close to a ball ...

Cocky Who Cried Dingo Yvonne Morrison $14.95 PB Cocky is a cheeky trickster, who loves nothing more than pulling pranks on the other birds. But when Cockys tricks get him into real trouble, he finally learns his lessonor does he?

Jeremy Chris Faille $24.95 HB Tiny kookaburra, Jeremy, is only a few days old when he falls out of his nest and is brought home by the family cat. Luckily, Jeremy is a fighter and he loves to eat. Little by little he grows stronger and stronger, until the time comes when he must say goodbye. This delightful story about raising and rearing a baby kookaburra is based on a true account.

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Banjo and Ruby Red Libby Gleeson $24.95 HB Banjo is a farm dog who is hard-working, fun-loving and loyal. One day, as he is rounding up the chickens as usual, he notices that his favourite hen Ruby Red is missing. Banjo searches all over the farm and eventually finds his friend, who is gravely ill and requires his special care. Libby Gleeson does not shy away from the realities of life on the farm, and despite Banjos attention, there is a point in the story where it is not clear if Ruby Red will survive. However, the realistic edge of the storyline is balanced by the sense of warmth and love between the animals on the farm.

Kim Kane $24.99 HB Esther spies a rainbow peeking out from under her chair...and then it's gone. She looks for colours in everything she sees, finding a different rainbow colour each day of the week - but will she find her rainbow again? A warm and joyous family story about exploring the world.

That Is Not A Good Idea Mo Willems $24.95 HB Inspired by the evil villains and innocent damsels of silent movies, Willems tells the tale of a hungry fox who invites a plump goose to dinner. As with the beloved Pigeon books, kids will be calling out the signature refrain and begging for repeated readings. The funny details in the full-colour illustrations by three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems will bring nonstop laughter to story time.

Very Brave Bear Nick Bland $16.99 HB The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud.

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Time-Out For Sophie Rosemary Wells $19.95 HB Sophie means to be a good little mouse, but she just can't resist testing the limits with her patient parents and grandmother. Eat supper? More fun to throw it on the floor. Fold the laundry? More fun to knock over the pile. Read with Grandma? More fun to steal her glasses. And then its time out for Sophie! Rosemary Wells has created a memorable new character, ready to take her place next to Max and Ruby, Yoko, and Noisy Nora.

Elephantantrum Gillian Shields $14.99 PB There's tears and tantrums in this humorous picture book about manners when Ellie is tired of playing with her toys. Ellie has everything, but she wants more. She wants an elephant. And she won't eat or sleep or brush her hair until she gets one! But when she finally gets her wish, the elephant decides to teach Ellie a thing or two about manners!

Story Machine Tom McLaughlin $22.99 HB Elliott is a boy who likes to find things and, one day, he stumbles across a machine. At first, he cant work out what the machine is for it doesnt beep or buzz like all his other machines and it doesnt have an ON/OFF button. Then, quite by accident, Elliott makes the machine work. The machine makes letters! Elliott thinks it must be a story machine but, sadly, Elliott isnt very good at letters and words. How can he make magical stories without them? But, wait, some of the letters look like pictures. Elliott is good at pictures and, as he discovers, pictures make stories.

Ruby Red Shoes & Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris Kate Knapp $19.99 HB (each) Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea. Ruby and her grandmother Babushka are off to Paris for a holiday! When they arrive they go and meet Babushka's brother, Monsieur Gaspar Galushka, who loves hats as much as Ruby loves red shoes. And with Monsieur is his grandson, Felix, who becomes Ruby's guide while she is in Paris. Together the two young hares zip around Paris on Felix's racy red scooter taking in all of the beautiful sights that Paris has to offer.

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Picture Books (Prep) Non-Fiction

Predators Worlds Deadliest Hunters Priddy Books $9.99 HB From the venomous box jellyfish to the vicious piranha, deadly black mamba to the great white shark, Predators is packed with astonishing photographs and information about some of the worlds most efficient hunters. There are essential facts to absorb about each one, such as their habitat and preferred prey, plus a Killer Fact about each one, too.

Animal A-Z - For Kids Who Really Love Animals Priddy Books $9.99 HB This companion volume to Predators is loaded with facts about an amazing array of animals. Animals A-Z is an ideal first reference for young animal lovers or for the curious at heart.

First Big Book of Why National Geographic $19.95 HB The Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, 'The Big Book of Why' invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way.

Python- Nature Storybooks Mark Jackson $29.95 HB Python stirs and slithers out from her shelter, smelling the air with her forked tongue. Its time to molt her dull scales and reveal the glistening snake underneath. Gliding along a tree, she stops and watches very, very closely as a bird drops onto a branch and escapes the razor-sharp teeth just in time. But Python is hungry, so she slides on to stalk new prey. Combining informative facts, expressive illustrations, and a lyrical, mesmerizing narrative, here is a book to captivate anyone fascinated by this iconic creature.

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My First Encyclopedia Dorling Kindersley $19.99 HB My First Encyclopedia is packed with easy-to-read words, detailed images and exciting topics to engage childrens learning in a new way. My First Encyclopedia is sorted into themes, to make finding information and learning new things easy. Entries are presented clearly, so children can understand the ideas whether you are reading with them or they are learning independently. With subjects that children will be familiar with, such as games and sports, pets, food we eat, and seasons and weather, this encyclopedia helps encourage and develop educational skills.

Lifetime Amazing Numbers In Animal Lives Lola Schaefer $24.95 HB

In one lifetime, a caribou will shed 10 sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill 30 roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies. Count each one and many more while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime. This extraordinary book collects animal information not available anywhere elseand shows all 30 roosting holes, all 200 spots, and, yes!, all 1,000 baby seahorses in eye-catching illustrations. A book about picturing numbers and considering the endlessly fascinating lives all around us.

Things I Love About Friends Trace Moroney $14.95 HB There are so many things to love about friends. Sharing ideas, interests, feelings ad fun times - and learning how to be a good friend. This delightful book addresses the everyday world of preschoolers and encourages them to think about themselves in relation to everything around them.

Human Body (Eyewonder) $9.99 HB Learn about how the brain works, sending messages around the body, and how we breathe, filling our lungs with air. Filled with colourful pictures and fun facts Human Body is designed to encourage learning. With two pages of amazing stickers and even more activities, Eye Wonder Human Body is full of great ideas that will excite and inspire children to find out about the skin we live in.

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Beginner Readers (Grades 1 and 2) Fiction

Billie B Brown (Series) Sally Rippin $7.95 PB (each) Meet Billie B Brown, the biggest thing to hit the early reader scene! She's brave, brilliant and bold and will become your best friend in no time. Written by acclaimed children's author Sally Rippin, children will recognise their own lives reflected in Billie's 'real world' adventures of having a sleep-over, playing soccer, learning ballet and more.

Hey Jack (Series) Sally Rippin $7.95 PB (each) The Hey Jack! series is full of down to earth, real life stories that boys can enjoy and relate to, without anything girly getting in the way! And Jacks ginormous imagination injects the series with fun and humour. There are now 14 books in the series.

Lulu Bell (Series) Belinda Murrell $9.95 PB (each) The new Lulu Bell series written for younger kids (6 to 9) years old, is about a girl called Lulu growing up in a vet hospital so there are many adventures involving family, friends and lots of lovely animals. Some of the stories were inspired by the authors own childhood growing up in a vet hospital and living with so many gorgeous pets. The six books include Lulu Bell and the Birthday Unicorn, Lulu Bell and the Fairy Penguin, Lulu Bell and the Cubby Fort. Lulu Bell and the Moon Dragon, Lulu Bell and the Sea Turtle and Lulu Bell and the Circus Pup.

Ella and Olivia (Series) Yvette Poshoglian $7.99 PB (each) Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia are sisters. Ella is seven years old. Olivia is five-and-a-half years old. They live with their mum and dad and little brother Max. This series is full of fun and adventure about everyday life.

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Lotus Lane (Series) Kyla May $7.99 PB (each) This series is part of Scholastics early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Kiki and her best friends, Coco, Lulu and new arrival Mika all live on Lotus Lane, attend Amber Acres Elementary School, and have their own club. These four books are written as diaries with fun illustrations and doodles throughout. Each book / diary belongs to one of the girls that live on Lotus Lane.

Ava Anne Appleton (Series) Wendy Harmer $9.99 PB All is well in Ava's world. She is a most particular and careful girl who lives in Australia Avenue with her parents, Anne and Alan and dog Angus. Yes, A is her favourite letter and she strives to get an A for all her school work. Ava loves her ordered and safe life so when her father arrives home one Saturday in a mobile home named The Adventurer and announces they are all heading off in it for a year, she is not so sure it is a good idea especially as there seems to be no plan or itinerary. This series introduces readers to the wonders of travelling around Australia as Ava learns to appreciate life outside of the confines of Australia Avenue and enjoys new experiences.

Claude (Series) Alex T Smith $12.99 PB (each) Packed with humour and energy, Claude is an extraordinary dog that young children will love to read about. As he heads off on a number of exciting adventures with his friend Sir Bobblysock, children will be laughing their way through the pages. Perfectly illustrated and written by Alex T. Smith, Claude's visit to the city finds him having tea at a cafe and visiting a museum, while on his first holiday he builds sandcastles and eats ice cream before going on to meet pirates! Claude at the Circus finds the dog's walk in the park leading to a walk on a tightrope and then joining a circus, where he becomes the star of the show. Funny, vibrant and exciting books starring a loveable canine character! There are 6 books in the series.

Brilliant Bites For Boys -Aussie Bites Collection (4 in 1) $19.99 PB Inside this book are singing pets, zooming rides, surprising birthdays and parent-free zones. If this sounds like a whole bunch of fun, then Brilliant Bites for Boys is the book for you! This exciting collection of Bites from the much-loved series has been specially put together for boys. Theres also a collection of nibbles for early readers.

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Gibblewort the Goblin (Series) Victor Kelleher $12.95 PB (each) Gibblewort is a nasty little Irish goblin who can think of nothing better than playing horrible tricks on his friends and snacking on mothballs. But when he decides to mail himself to Australia for some sun, things begin to go very wrong. Whether hes stung and nibbled in the bush, cuddled by an octopus at the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef, or gobbled by city traffic, trouble follows Gibblewort like a bad smell.

Becky Collection - Aussie Nibbles Collection (5 in 1) $19.99 PB Join Becky as she builds a cubby, performs magic tricks, gives her toys a bath, makes fairy bread and puts on a puppet show. She might be hard to keep up with but she's so much fun! From the combined talents of Ursula Dubosarsky and Mitch Vane comes this funny and delightful collection of Aussie Nibbles, featuring a much-loved character from the series. There is also a new collection of Bites for the more advanced readers.

Lets Read (Series) Macmillan $6.99 PB (each) The complete story and original illustrations from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, have been specially designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence.

Elephant and Piggie (Series) Mo Willems $11.95 PB (each) Elephant and Piggie are very different, but they are best friends. Mo Willemss humorous stories focus on how Elephant and Piggie get along despite their differences. While the stories are funny, they stress important elements of friendship, such as kindness, sharing and working together to solve problems.

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Beginner Readers (Grades 1 and 2) Non-Fiction

One Day Around the World In 24 Hours Suma Din $24.99 HB One Day follows fifteen different children from around the world through a 24 hour period. Not only will readers learn about their different lives and cultures, but they will also discover how time zones work, and what's happening on one side of the world while the other sleeps. This is a fantastic and accessible introduction to the concept of time and time zones for a younger audience. It also containing extra material exploring how time is measured and why.

First Big Book Of the Ocean National Geographic $21.95 HB National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more.

Look Inside Sports Usborne $19.99 HB A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports. Scenes include a professional swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome. With over 60 flaps to lift, theres lots to discover on each brightly coloured page and plenty to keep enquiring minds occupied, including flaps hidden beneath flaps.

An Egg Is Quiet Dianna Hutts Aston $12.95 PB Award-winning artist Sylvia Long has teamed with up-and-coming author Dianna Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs. From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder. The evocative text is sure to inspire lively questions and observations. The companion book A Seed Is Sleepy is delightful and informative as well.

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My First Book Of the Solar System Collins $19.99 PB My First Book Of the Solar System introduces children to the ever-popular topic of space and the amazing worlds that make up our solar system. My First Book Of the Solar System is written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations and photographs. Young children can find out facts about the Sun, the planets, asteroids and comets. Educational and entertaining, and full of colourful photographs.

Lunchbox - The Story of Your Food Chris Butterworth $16.95 PB Who made the bread for your sandwich? What about the cheese inside? Who picked the fruit? And where did the chocolate in your biscuit come from? Just how did all that delicious food get in your lunchbox? This stylish and funny book takes the reader on a tasty journey to find out, from farms, orchards and factories and all across the world.

Whose Nest? Guy Troughton $14.95 HB Preschoolers and beginner readers will delight in guessing whose nest is this, in this beautifully illustrated introduction to cosy animal homes around the world. Eight adorable animals and their remarkable nests feature within the book and a different sometimes unexpected animal calls each one home.

Explorers (Series) Kingfisher $9.99 PB (each) Each bright, vibrant Explorers title features a series of beautiful, child-friendly, storybased scenes easy to read but with a wealth of detail and plenty to look for partnered by photographic spreads giving more in-depth information. Other titles in the series include: Dinosaurs, Oceans and Seas, Whales and Dolphins, Robots, Stars and Planets and Things That Go.

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Intermediate Readers (Grades 3 and 4) Fiction

Extra Time Morris Gleitzman $16.99 PB When 13-year-old Matt is discovered impressing the livestock in an Aussie country town with his remarkable soccer skills, he's offered the chance of a lifetime a tryout at one of Europe's biggest and most glamorous soccer clubs. His younger sister Bridie goes with him as his manager and tells us their story warts, goals and all. The funny and moving story of a sister's love for her brother, and how it survives everything fate throws at it, including the millions of dollars and mountains of pressure at the top of the world's most popular sport.

Horrid Henry (Series) Francesca Simon $12.99 PB (each) Francesca Simon is one of the world's best-loved children's authors. She is the only American to have ever won the Galaxy Book Award, and her creation, Horrid Henry, is the #1 bestselling chapter book series in the UK. Each book contains four easy-toread stories and hilarious illustrations by the one and only Tony Ross, so even the most reluctant of readers won't be able to resist Henry's amazing talent for trouble! There are now 23 Horrid Henry storybooks. Titles pictured are the latest ones.

Pet Hotel (Series) Kate Finch $7.99 PB (each) A fun, funny new chapter book series full of adorable pets and silly adventures! Twins Meg and Charlie are moving into their great-great-aunt's hotel, and they're in for some surprises! The run-down hotel is full of cool old rooms, a rooftop garden, even an elevator. There's also one big problem -- it doesn't have any guests. But when Meg and Charlie volunteer to look after a neighbours golden retriever puppy, the fuzzy little furball gives them a great idea. They're going to transform their new home into an amazing hotel . . . for pets!

Eric Vale Epic Fail (Series) Michael Gerard Bauer $14.99 PB (each) Eric Vale Epic Fail is epically funny and has major child appeal, but with a few strong messages woven in for good measure. The Author has crafted stories about resilience, acceptance and inclusivity, with not a trace of the dreaded schoolyard b word. The characters are so well portrayed that they could each have a novel of their own. There are now three titles in the series.

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Clementine Rose (Series) Jacqueline Harvey $12.95 PB (each) A delightful series from the author of the Alice-Miranda books, Clementine Rose came to be part of her family in a most unusual way. She was delivered in the back of the local baker, Pierre Rousseaus minivan, in a basket of bread rolls. No one knows how she came to be in the van, but pinned to her baby blanket was a letter addressed to Lady Clarissa Appleby. As soon as Lady Clarissa laid eyes on Clementine, she was in love. And soon, no one could remember what life was like before Clementine arrived in the basket of dinner rolls. This series includes four books.

Our Australian Girl (Series) $12.99 PB (each) Our Australian Girl is a series of Australian books written for girls aged between 8 and 11 years. The series of books feature 10 fascinating, likeable girls - Grace, Letty, Poppy, Rose, Nellie, Alice, Ruby, Lina, Pearlie and Daisy - each of whom lived in a different era during the 19th & 20th Centuries, and in a different part of Australia. These books explore the convict era and colonisation, the goldrush, Federation, life in Australia during The Great War (WW1), the Depression and life as the daughter of Italian migrants during the 1950s. The books depict an array of emotional experiences, with engaging descriptions of life as it once was and suspenseful plots about concepts including family, friendship, betrayal, loneliness, standing up for what's right and surviving in a dangerous world.

Katy's Wild Foal, Katy's Champion Pony & Katy's Pony Surprise Victoria Eveleigh $14.99 PB (each) In book one Katy finds a newborn foal on the moors and falls in love with him. In book two Will Katy's dream of her pony Trifle becoming a champion ever come true or are there more important things to aspire to? And in book three Katy is off to Pony Club Camp with Trifle. But Trifle holds a big surprise in store for her. This is a popular series for girls who love horses.

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Intermediate Readers (Grades 3 and 4) Non-Fiction

Whats Where In the World Dorling Kindersley $24.99 HB What's Where in the World is a unique visual encyclopedia of what's where in this world of ours. With 75 full-colour maps showing you things such as the world's tallest buildings, longest rivers, most dangerous earthquake spots and even where you can find animals that glow! Covering diverse topics in six chapters on Geography, Nature, People, History, Arts & Entertainment and Science & Technology, What's Where in the World is perfect for school projects or simply for sating that curiosity. Ever wondered where the best places to go diving for shipwrecks are? Look no further. The state-of-the-art 3D maps bring each and every page to life and you'll never be left wondering What's Where in the World again.

Aussie Year Twelve Months In the Life Of Australian Kids Tania McCartney $19.99 HB Meet Ned, Lily, Zoe, Kirra and Matilda three Aussie kids keen to take you on a journey through a year in the life of Australian children, from cultural celebrations to traditions and events, to our everyday way of life. An Aussie Year is a picture book bursting with national pride. It is a snapshot of who we are as a nation, covering our melting-pot culture, lifestyle and traditions. Its pages feature meandering text, dates and gorgeous illustrations showing our five Aussie children at play, at school, at home, enjoying their homeland from the tropical north to our rugged west.

Once Upon A Slime Andy Griffiths $12.99 PB Crammed full of examples from Andy and Terry's bestselling books, Once Upon A Slime is designed to inspire you to have as much fun playing with ideas, words and drawings as Andy and Terry do when they get together to create their crazy cartoons, ridiculous rhymes, silly stories, comic novels and stupid guide books.

Long Walk To Freedom Nelson Mandela $35.00 HB Nelson Mandela's autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, offers a glimpse into the mind of a great leader, admired across the globe for his dedication to the struggles against apartheid in South Africa. Now the youngest readers can discover the remarkable story of Mandela's long walk from ordinary village boy, to his dynamic leadership of the African National Congress, to his many long years in prison and, at last, his freedom and astonishing rise to become the leader of his country.

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Meet Captain Cook Rae Murdie $16.99 PB A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great explorer, Captain Cook. Captain Cook was the first European to discover the eastern coast of Australia. Along with his crew on the HMB Endeavour, Cook set out from England with royal orders to look for signs of the great southern land known as Terra Australis, which they chartered in 1788. From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to Douglas Mawson, the Meet series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who have shaped Australia's history.

It Can't be True: Incredible Visual Comparisons Dorling Kindersley $24.99 HB It Can't be True! lets you in on life's little secrets that seem unbelievable but are totally true. For example: Did you know that the Moon is the same size as Australia? Or that a blue whale's heart is as large as a car? Full of the most recent, verified facts and statistics full of facts that prove truth is stranger than fiction It Can't be True! is the definitive Did you know...? Explorers guide.

Laurence Anholt Artist (Series) $16.95 PB (each) Laurence Anholt is the author/illustrator of the highly successful Anholt's Artists series which includes the bestsellers like Camille and the Sunflowers, Degas And the Little Dancer and The Magical Garden of Claude Monet. For more than 20 years, the Anholt's Artists series has become one of the most loved and successful introductions to great art for children.

100 People Who Made History Dorling Kindersley $24.95 HB 100 People Who Made History is no ordinary history book. Inventors and explorers rub shoulders with political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers. From Marco Polo to Marie Curie via Pele, this top 100 comes from all over the world, taking in all types of people. Packed with engaging graphics and plenty of unusual facts, each profile describes the major influences and tells true stories about the movers and shakers from our history.

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Advanced Readers (Grades 5 and 6) Fiction

Flora and Ulysses Kate Di Camillo $19.95 HB It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is the just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry - and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope.

Kensukes Kingdom Michael Morpurgo $16.95 PB When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parent's yacht, the Peggy Sue, he struggles to survive on his own. But he soon realises there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive. Following a close-run battle between life and death after being stung by a poisonous jelly fish, the mysterious someone--Kensuke--allows Michael into his world and they become friends, teaching and learning from each other, until the day of separation becomes inevitable.

Wonder R.J. Palacio $16.95 PB Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren't stared at wherever they go. Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been homeschooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all?

Whale Boy Nicola Davies $14.95 PB Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Perfect for any young reader who loves animals, this is the powerful and heartwarming story of a boy's friendship with a baby whale.

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Wishbird Gabrielle Wang $14.99 PB The girl's hands came up to the bars and she gripped them tightly. She was speaking to Boy with her eyes, pleading for help. Then a strange and beautiful sound came from her throat, rising and falling like the wind. Boy had never heard anything like it. And yet it was familiar. Oriole's beloved Wishbird is dying and she must leave the Forest to save him. Can Oriole and Boy save Soulless and the Wishbird, or will the city's darkness prove too great even for magic?

Kensington Reptilarium N.J. Gemmell $16.95 PB The Caddy kids are home alone and they're having the best time ever. Until a stranger arrives with news... This is the story of how four loud, grubby urchins from the Australian outback find themselves in London for the first peacetime Christmas after years of war. But their new guardian hates children. He prefers the company of the hundreds of snakes in his house the Kensington Reptilarium. Fate lends Kick, Scruff, Bert and Pin a helping hand when outraged citizens call for the Reptilarium to be shut down. With the police about to descend, can the Caddy kids warm Uncle Basti's heart and have their Christmas wishes granted before it's too late?

My Life As An Alphabet Barry Jonsberg $14.99 PB Introducing Candice Phee: twelve years old, hilariously honest and a little... odd. But she has a big heart, the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to ensure everyone is happy. So she sets about trying to 'fix' all the problems of all the people [and pets] in her life. Laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully touching, My Life as an Alphabet is a delightful novel about an unusual girl who goes to great lengths to bring love and laughter into the lives of everyone she cares about.

The One And Only Ivan Katherine Applegate $14.99 PB Ivan is an easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen, and his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with colour and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home-and his own art-through new eyes.

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Advanced Readers (Grades 5 and 6) Non-Fiction

On A Beam Of Light Jennifer Berne $24.95 HB A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself travelling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

Australia's Greatest People and Their Achievements Linsay Knight $24.95 PB From Gough Whitlam and Donald Bradman to Fred Hollows, Margaret Olley, and Saint Mary MacKillop, and from explorers to scientists, businesspeople, artists, politicians, and writers, this book celebrates the many Australians that have made this country the great nation it is today. . Filled with information, interesting fact pages, breakout boxes, and loads of illustrations, this is a fun and inspiring book for people of all ages.

Midnight Mark Greenwood $27.95 HB A foal is born at midnight, on the homestead side of the river. Coal black. Star ablaze. Moonlight in her eyes. On October 31, 1917, the 4th and 12th Regiments of the Australian Light Horse took part in one of the last great cavalry charges in history. Among the first to leap the enemy trenches was Lieutenant Guy Haydon riding his beloved mare, Midnight. This is their story.

Architecture According To Pigeons Speck Lee Tailfeather $24.95 HB Architecture According to Pigeons is a fun, lively introduction for children to world's most beautiful buildings. In this delightful book, Speck Lee Tailfeather reveals that he and his fellow pigeons are in fact great aficionados of architecture. Speck delivers his account of a journey around the globe, offering a "bird's eye view" of the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, Golden Gate Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, and dozens of other buildings to delight children and parents alike.

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Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World Elizabeth Rusch $27.95 HB When a Serbian boy named Nikola Tesla was three, he stroked his cat and was enchanted by the electrical sparks. By the time he was a teenager, he had made a vow: Someday I will turn the power of Niagara Falls into electricity. Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago Worlds Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio - all resulted from Nikola Teslas inventions.

100 Inventions That Made History Dorling Kindersley $24.95 HB 100 Inventions That Made History is no ordinary history book. Take a look at the trailblazing inventions that have advanced technology and transformed the way we live, as well as the gadgets and gizmos we couldn't live without! From cars and planes to the printing press and television, from the light bulb to antibiotics, the electric guitar to jeans, this top 100 comes from all over the world, taking in all types of inventions.

The Animal Book Dorling Kindersley $29.99 HB The Animal Book is the complete guide to the natural world for curious children and budding naturalists. From the tiny toadstool to the giant oak, the smallest spider to the largest elephant, the wonders of life are here to see in stunning photo galleries. With over 1,500 species of animals and plants to learn about, The Animal Book is perfect for school projects and homework.

The Sports Book Dorling Kindersley $39.99 HB Check out the rules, history, players and events for over 250 of the world's greatest sports: from basketball to bobsleigh, karate to korfball, and synchronised swimming to ski jumping. Stay ahead in the world of sport with the latest facts and figures from leading experts and governing bodies. And pick up the techniques and tactics of the world's best competitors.