The Spotless Giraffe

Inspired by a real-life spotless giraffe from a popular news story, born in 2023, at Brights Zoo in Tennessee, Kipekee is one of the rarest giraffes on the planet. But being one of a kind isn't easy. And as Kipekee looks around her on her first day at school, she feels like she doesn't fit in anywhere. With the help of her new friends, she tries some of the animal classes, scrambling clumsily up the rocks with llamas, and stretching her twiggy legs to high jump with the gazelles. But none of them feel quite right. She even tries to disguise herself, hoping that the others will accept her.

Winner of the 2025 Children's Book Council Teacher Favourites Award. Finalist in the 2025 Sunshine State Young Readers Award.
ISBN 9780711296336 Happy Yak October 2024

Die Giraffe ohne Flecken (German Edition)

In diesem lustigen und herzerwärmenden Bilderbuch lernen wir eine schüchterne kleine Giraffe namens Kipekee kennen. Sie ist ein bisschen anders als die anderen Giraffen, denn sie wurde ohne Flecken geboren. Aber es ist nicht einfach, ein Unikat zu sein! Als Kipekee sich an ihrem ersten Schultag umschaut, hat sie das Gefühl, nirgendwo hinzugehören. Mithilfe ihrer neuen Freunde probiert sie einige der Schulklassen aus, aber keine fühlt sich richtig an. Sie versucht sogar, sich zu verkleiden, in der Hoffnung, dass die anderen sie akzeptieren werden. Schließlich stellt Kipekee fest, dass sie zwar nicht so aussieht wie die anderen, aber trotzdem dazugehört. Ihre Andersartigkeit ist völlig okay und wird sogar geschätzt. Kipekee freut sich, dass sie akzeptiert wird – mit oder ohne Flecken.ISBN 9783038763178 Midas February 2025

This is the Ship that Jack Built

All aboard the ship that Jack built for a rollicking picture book adventure. Jack's ship has set sail with a precious cargo of gold in the hold, but a whole host of thieves are out to snatch it from under his nose. From the squid that opens the lid and the seal that tries to steal, to the cat and the rat and the whale with its splashy tail, Jack really has his hands full.This jaunty picture book voyage is one readers will want to take again and again. This is the gull that flew from the hull And nabbed the crab that sneakily grabbed The gold from the seal that jumped up to steal The loot from the whale that splashed its tail...... That stole the gold that lay in the hold of the ship that Jack built. ISBN 9781780559346 Buster Books April 2024

Éste es el barco de Jack El Malvado (Spanish Edition)

Todos A BORDO del BARCO de JACK el Malvado, para vivir UNA DIVERTIDA AVENTURA en alta mar. El ORO de Jack está a salvo en la bodega de su BARCO, o eso cree él. Desde el PEZ que voló como una flecha hasta la BALLENA que salpicó con su cola, una banda de animales traviesos no se detendrá ante nada para robar el preciado tesoro de Jack.
Acompaña a Jack en un alegre viaje rimado, mientras intenta librarse de estos animales bandi-dos para zarpar, ¡por fin!, en su maravilloso barco.
ISBN 9788491458012 PICARONA April 2025

Questa E La Nave Del Pirata Tito (Italian Edition)

Il tesoro di Tito è al sicuro nella stiva della sua nave... o, almeno, così crede lui. Un gruppo di dispettosi animali, in realtà, è pronto a dargli battaglia per impossessarsi del suo prezioso bottino e non si fermerà per nessun motivo!
Accompagna Tito in un allegro viaggio in rima, mentre cerca di liberarsi di questi improbabili banditi per poter salpare - finalmente! - al comando della sua meravigliosa nave.

Età di lettura: da 4 anni.ISBN 9791280031907 PICARONA April 2025

Spotty the Zebra

“Just look at my patterns, ” poor Spotty declared. “The other young zebras all tease and compare. I’m tired of being different and not fitting in. I want to have regular, stripe-patterned skin.” Spotty the zebra is tired of standing out in a crowd. Sick of being teased, Spotty asks a porcupine to paint her spots into stripes. Finally, she feels the same as everyone else ... but finds that conformity doesn’t bring the happiness she seeks. In the desert, she meets a wise golden mole, who tells her, “You’ll only be happy when you accept you.”
2025 Storylines Notable Picture Book Award Winner.
ISBN 9781775438137 Scholastic NZ July 2024

The Dinos on the Bus

Hop on and sing along to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus" in this collectable new picture book series! Roar, stomp and clap along with a class of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey! "The Wheels on the Bus" transforms into the squeals on the bus as the little dinos travel up and down, round and round, all through the land. Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy together. Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, dinosaur reinvention of this popular rhyme! ISBN 9780241493618 Ladybird August 2021

The Proud Puteketeke

Every day Mama Duck proudly counts her clutch of six eggs. But one day a surprise seventh egg arrives and out hatches a very strange little duckling, who can't walk on land and has an extraordinary habit of puking up smelly feather balls! The other ducklings think he's ridiculous. Will the little underbird find a friend who'll love him in spite of his quirks and weird water dancing?
Inspired by HBO comedian John Oliver's outrageous global media campaign to have the pukey bird crowned International Bird of the Century
ISBN 9781776957361 Penguin NZ May 2024

There Was an Odd Farmer Who Swallowed a Fly

Peek through the holes in the pages to see what the odd farmer swallows in this favourite nursery rhyme with a pitch-perfect Kiwi twist! Kiwi kids will love this favourite nursery rhyme with witty words by Peter Millett and hilarious illustrations by Paul Beavis — and a surprise twist at the end! There was an odd farmer who swallowed a fly. I dunno why she swallowed a fly — it’s such weird kai. Peek through the holes in the pages to see all the creatures inside the odd farmer! And what happens to them all at the end of the tale? Expect a lot of belly laughs as you read this brilliant rhyming story aloud! ISBN 9781776957057 Penguin NZ July 2023

The Anzac Puppy

'In the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter, in the middle of a war, a puppy was born. Her name was Freda.' This fictional story about a young puppy born into a family unable to care for her was inspired by the story of Freda, a Harlequin Great Dane and mascot of the NZ Rifle Brigade during World War 1. The Anzac Puppy is a simple story about the reality of war, hardship, friendship and love. The real-life Freda is celebrated to this day with a memorial headstone in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK.
The Anzac Puppy won the 2015 NZ Children's Choice Picture Book of the Year Award. ISBN 9781775430971 Scholastic NZ March 2014

Hansel and Gretel and the Big Naughty Wolf

Hansel and Gretel skipped across the valley towards their biscuit treehouse with happy smiles. They had just found some shiny gold coins in the forest and were going to buy their father a special birthday present. Once home, the brother and sister climbed up the tree, through the biscuit trapdoor, and into the sugar-sweet treehouse, where they placed the gold coins on a small chocolate fudge table. “Let’s count how many coins we have,” Hansel said, grinning, his eyes bulging like gobstoppers. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the trapdoor. “Little kids, little kids, let me come in,” the big naughty wolf howled. “I want to help you count your lovely gold coins!” And so begins a wild journey to outrun the big, naughty wolf who threatens to gobble up their hideouts and nick their loot. Audio story read by Rhashan Stone. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Magical Elves of Hamelin

A long time ago, an old man and an old woman found themselves with no money and nowhere to live. They were both hard-working tailors and had spent their lives making colourful elephant jumpers and trunk warmers, but sadly, nobody wanted to buy clothes for elephants anymore. But when a kind person took them to a shop in Hamelin, they were stunned to find it housing some magical elves who would make them anything they wanted, which they could sell at the highest price to customers. But things go haywire when the elves make them cats instead of hats, doves instead of gloves and crocs instead of socks! Who can save them from their predicament? Perhaps the Pied Piper of Hamelin? Audio story read by Gemma Whelan. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Golden Duckling

Once upon a nest sat a happy young mother duck waiting for her eggs to hatch. Every day, she counted the eggs with a cheerful song in her heart. One day, Mother Duck noticed a new egg lying in the nest! It was nothing like the others. It was big and shiny and golden. “Where on earth did that egg come from?” Father Duck asked, looking most surprised. “I have no idea,” Mother Duck quacked. “Not to worry, though, we’ll keep the big egg warm just like all the others!” A few days later, the eggs began to hatch. One by one, the little ducklings crawled out and started hopping about. But the big golden egg didn’t move or wobble or shake. It just sat there. A week later, the golden egg finally broke open, and a small, shiny bird stepped out. It was gold from top to bottom. The ducks were startled. Father Duck shook his beak in disbelief. “Gold wings, gold feet and a gold beak. We’ll have to call you the golden duckling!” Audio story read by Rhashan Stone. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Little Red Queen of Hearts

Alice and her sister played cards while waiting until noon to eat their picnic lunch. Alice, growing impatient, placed her cards down and peeked inside the picnic basket. There were all sorts of mouth-watering treats, including tarts, pies, cakes, muffins, tea, butter and bread. “Ooooh, can I have a wee bite of a patty cake now?” she asked. “No, Alice,” her sister said. “It’s not lunchtime yet. Just wait a little while longer. If you eat something now, you’ll spoil your appetite.” Alice moaned loudly and lay back on the picnic blanket. She closed her eyes and dreamed of what she would gobble up first. A moment later, she woke up and squealed. One of her playing cards had grown as big as she was, sprouted arms and legs and then run off! It was the Knave of Hearts. Alice wasn’t sure what was happening, but she leapt up to chase after him. Alice then entered a world unlike anything she'd ever imagined possible. Audio story read by Gemma Whelan. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

Humpty Dumpty and the Three Bears

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, but Humpty Dumpty wasn’t happy at all. The giant egg was tired, grumpy and hungry. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men had eaten all the breakfast in the palace. He headed out into the woods to find some food. While walking along, he could smell some delicious hot, steaming porridge cooking in a small house. “Ooh, I must have that porridge,” Humpty said, drooling. Suddenly, the front door swung open and out marched three bears – a big daddy bear, a middle mummy bear and a small baby bear. Humpty jumped behind a bush and held his breath as the three bears trooped down the path. “I don’t want to eat my breakfast today!” shouted the baby bear. “It’s YUCKY!” “Maybe you’ll feel more like your breakfast after some fresh air and a good walk?” And so begins Humpty's quest for food that goes horribly astray! Audio story read by Rhashan Stone. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

Sleepwalking Beauty

A long time ago, a king, a queen and their beautiful daughter lived in a castle in the Kingdom of Nod. The king and queen loved their baby princess very much, and on her first birthday, they threw a massive party for her. Everyone was invited: Old King Cole and his Fiddlers Three, Little Boy Blue, Georgie Porgie, Lucy Locket and Jack and Jane Spratt. Even Solomon Grundy popped by. Old Macdonald gave free pony rides, Mary Mary Quite Contrary did face-painting, and This Old Man played knick-knack on his drum. But when an evil fairy turns up uninvited, a terrible curse is placed upon the young princess, transforming her into the eternally mouth-snoring Sleepwalking Beauty. Audio story read by Gemma Whelan. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Gingerbread Man and the Turtle

Once upon a time, there lived a wise old turtle who loved spending his days basking in the sun and saying hello to his friends in the forest. However, the turtle saw a strange little creature running down the path towards his rock one morning. Its eyes were made of two sweets, its mouth was a circle of icing, and its body was made from freshly baked gingerbread. “Run, run, as fast as you can, you can’t catch me... I’m the Gingerbread Man!” The little creature laughed as he ran in circles around the rock. “Do you mind?” the turtle moaned. “I’m trying to rest here. Please pipe down, you’re making a terrible racket.” And so begins the unlikely race between the slow-moving turtle and the speedy Gingerbread Man! Audio story read by Rhashan Stone. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

Cinderella and Her Gruff Stepsisters

Cinderella and her stepsisters were running late for Snow White’s wedding. The stepsisters had taken far too long to prepare for the big event. They had tried on dress after dress to be the best-looking guests at the wedding. Cinderella only had one dress to choose from, so she had been ready hours earlier. Running terribly late, their coach must drive over a rickety old bridge to take a shortcut route to the spectacular event. But under the bridge lurks a dangerous troll threatening their plans to arrive at Snow White’s wedding alive! Audio story read by Gemma Whelan. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Magic Soap Pot

Old Father Hubbard went to the cupboard to look for soap to wash his dog Bingo, but sadly, the cupboard was bare. “Oh, fiddlesticks,” he groaned. “We never have soap. I wish I could afford to buy some. How am I ever going to wash poor Bingo? He’s the messiest I’ve ever seen him.” Bingo loved to spend his days rolling around in grime, muck, slime, and goo. The stickier, smellier, and sloppier, the better. On Monday, Bingo visited Old MacDonald’s farm. He came back covered in chicken feathers and fluff from the messy chicken coop, and his tail was soaked in old milk from the stinky cow shed. But a magically gifted pot of endless soap will change Bingo’s messy habits forever and clean up the whole village too! Audio story read by Gemma Whelan. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Enormous Shoe

A long time ago, there was a village at the bottom of a big, tall mountain, where all the people and animals were hungry, scared and lonely. Every day, a huge, smelly giant would come down from the mountain and chase everyone away from their farmlands. Soon, the village ran out of food, and the rumbling sounds of empty tummies became unbearable. But when the giant leaves his enormous shoe stuck in the mud, the villagers mistake it for a growing turnip, and then all chaos breaks loose when he returns to find it. Audio story read by Rhashan Stone. ISBN 9780241492529 Penguin Random House Audio April 2021

The Kiwi Go Marching One by One

Join five happy-go-lucky kiwi having fun times travelling through New Zealand - camping, fishing, sliding in the snow ... and don't forget bungy jumping! With playful illustrations the book comes with a bonus CD of the song exuberantly sung in both English and te reo Maori by popular singer/actor Jay Laga'aia. * Everyone knows the tune and will be able to sing along immediately to this fun adaptation by Peter Millett. ISBN 9781775435129 Scholastic NZ October 2017

The Anzac Biscuit Man

Rattle your dags as fast as you can. You can't dunk me, I'm the Anzac Biscuit Man. One day, an old couple who love baking fresh biscuits discover a recipe for an ANZAC Biscuit Man. Later that morning they hear a cry coming from the oven, `Let me out! Let me out! It's hotter than a barbecue in here...' They open their oven and out jumps the ANZAC Biscuit Man! Can anyone catch this cheeky, baked runaway? ISBN 9781988538020 Bateman Books October 2019

My Old Man He Played Rugby

My old man, he played one, he played front row in the scrum, with a heave ho, here we go, playing in the zone, my old man came charging home! You'll laugh out loud at the outrageous antics of dads of all shapes and sizes in this ball game to beat them all! GO DAD, GO! Suitable for sports fans of all codes and ages. The book contains a fantastic singalong song by the multi-talented Jay Laga'aia. ISBN 9781775435280 Scholastic NZ 2018

Moa's Ark

"On board Noah's ark are two pesky moa. When will they be able to get off the boat? After the lions? Before the penguins? Follow Noah and the two pestering moa as they search the world for their ideal home to live in. It can't be too hot, and it can't be too cold. It has to be just right for the twin tall birds. A rhyming account of Noah's trip around the globe, and the moa who are constantly asking, "Are we there yet?" ISBN 9781775435846 Scholastic NZ March 2020

More Classic Rhymes For Kiwi Kids

Roll up! Roll up! It's more fun as Mother Goose gets the classic Kiwi-ised treatment by Peter Millett and Scott Tulloch. Laugh yourself silly as Itsy Bitsy Spider climbs up the dunny spout; the eels in the tub go round and round; and Little Miss Moppet (as cute as a poppet) has her yummy kai nicked by cheeky seagulls. More Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids is more fun than a camper-van full of kea, or a hat full of huhu on Old MacDonald's farm! ISBN 9781869539955 Bateman Books November 2018

The Invincibles - Short Circuit!

Tana, Scotty, Zinnia, Andrea and Muzza have a giant problem on their handstheir superpowers have short-circuited and they've been transformed into itty-bitty-sized Invincibles! Can the fearless footy heroes survive the field of doom and outwit Tricky Ricky and his dastardly deeds before the All Greats golden history is destroyed in front of their eyes? Or will they be trapped forever in a wild world of man-eating monsters and maniacal mischief makers on the loose? The Invincibles... a super-power action and sports comedy, featuring tackles, tries, toilet terror, and a ticking deadline that will make your hair stand on end. ISBN 9781775436003 Scholastic NZ September 2019

Hickory Dickory Kick

Hickory Dickory Slick, the halfback pulled a trick. He hid the ball behind the maul... HICKORY DICKORY SLICK! What's not to laugh about when watching men of a certain age galumphing around a footy field, ripping their undies, slipping in cow pats and tripping over Granny's knitting? Add in Buck the dog, who insists on joining in the game of chase the ball, and there's chaos. All the action between the black and gold teams is played out to the tune of the well-known nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock. A rugby game taken to hilarious extremes jam-packed with footy images to expand the story to epic proportions with action on and off the field! ISBN 9781990042256 Oratia August 2023

Jake and Kate Save the Apes

Jake the ape had a cape. Kate the snake had a cape, too. The two animal superheroes try to rescue a group of apes from paddling their canoes over a dangerous waterfall. Will they save the day? ISBN 9781380085733 Macmillan Education UK June 2022

Last to the Class on Mars

Carls' alarm didn't sound. 'You don't wan't to be last to class, do you?' Mum asked. And so begins a desperate dash for Carl to rocket off to his Martian school before he gets into trouble with his teacher. ISBN 9781380084675 Macmillan Education UK June 2022

Mr Trout is Out and About

Look! It's Mr Trout, our town clown. He is out and about. He is up and down and all around the town! Mr Trout wows the crowds with his amazing gravity-defying stunts. ISBN 9781380085856 Macmillan Education UK June 2022

From Zoo to Zoo

The big cats are off to the next zoo. Beth is one. Joan is two. The two tigers are joined by kangaroos and yaks on a crazy journey featuring planes, trains and boats taking them to a new zoo. ISBN 9781380085498 Macmillan Education UK June 2022

The Big Fang

Beth and Cath go on a hunt for fun in the sun. But their hunt encounters an enormous fang lying in the sand. It's too big for any animal they've heard of. Max the dog leads them on a journey to find the prehistoric owner of the missing fang! ISBN 9781380084798 Macmillan Education UK April 2022

Surf's Up!

Burt and Dee are surfing. The surf is big and strong. 'My turn to surf,' Dee said as she took off. But something catches her eye and she points in shock. Burt yells 'Help!' at the top of his lungs. So it's Dad to the rescue. But where is Dad's surfboard when he needs it most? ISBN 9781380085535 Macmillan Education UK June 2022

A Nap in a Bag

Vin had a pet cat in a bag, Kim the cat did not nap in the bag. She had other plans that involved a playful and unexpected journey around a fast-moving commuter train. ISBN 9781380085863 Macmillan Education UK April 2022

The Scrapbook Coin

Grandad has lost his favourite coin from his collection. Now his scrapbook has an annoying hole in it. Moira offers to help find the treasure coin. So does Roi from next door. And they discover the coin in the most unlikely place ever! ISBN 9781380085191 Macmillan Education UK April 2022

Alex the Super Soccer Striker

Alexandra is very nervous about starting at a new school. She wants to be chosen for the top soccer team and signs up for the trials. But she is the only girl at the trials. Will Alex find her confidence and win over her doubting teammates to become a super soccer striker? ISBN 9780544892774 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt January 2019

River Rescue

Kamon has finally finished his school exams and is looking forward to kayaking. A sudden flash flood changes his plans. With two boys stuck in the river, Kamon and his dad are called into action to save them. But how will they do it? The river is too dangerous to enter and that means they will have to use a drone to provide help fom the air. ISBN 978-1108400718 Cambridge University Press October 2017

The Mountain of Fire

Jun wants to be first to the top of Mount Merapi, but climbing an active volcano can be very dangerous. Her friends Daniel and Rafi join her in a race to the top and separate themselves from the group. But when the ground rumbles below them they realise they are in big trouble. ISBN 9781108400749 Cambridge University Press October 2017

Take Zayan With You!

Rehan and his brothers want to do something together, but what can they all do? The waves at the beach are too big for their youngest brother Zayan to surf on. The skateboarding ramp is too high for Zayan to skate on. But maybe the sand dunes are perfect for Zayan and his older brothers to go sandboarding on? ISBN 9781108400749 Cambridge University Press January 2016

The Great Escape

Selma is scared of the sea but when some whales beach themselves, she has to be brave. Can she help to save the whales? And will enough people come to help her before the tide goes back out and the whales are standard in the hot burning sun? ISBN 9781107551589 Cambridge University Press January 2016

Meltdown

When Mahira hid in her brother's hover car, she couldn't have predicted the solar flare and the chaos the meltdown would bring. Samir is shocked when the technology dependent world he and his sister live in is sent back to the Dark Ages after a burst of uncontrollable energy from the sun wipes out modern technology. How will they survive without devices to guide them to safety? ISBN 9781108434850 Cambridge University Press January 2017

Lost at Sea

Adeline and her father bounced around in the heavy waves on their life raft. The same waves that had smashed their boat now crashed down on top of them. Their sailing boat had sunk after being hit by a huge storm. In a race against time they must find a way to signal passing ships to rescue them. If they don't succeed their precious supplies will run out. ISBN 9781316503447 Cambridge University Press January 2016

Sandstorm

Shan and Jia were riding ponies with their mum and dad. 'Can we ride faster?' Jia asked her parents. The two young riders set off at a much quicker pace but find themselves heading into suffocating trouble as a sandstorm engulfes them. Can they stay safe until Mum and Dad find them? ISBN 9781107576070 Cambridge University Press February 2016

Power Cut

It was an evening just like any other in the Chen family apartment. Suddenly, the lights went out. The apartment went completely dark. What will the Chen family do when they have a power cut? Will Ben and Amy think of some creative hacks to overcome the tricky situation? ISBN 978-1316605868 Cambridge University Press January 2016

Who Let the Dinosaurs Out?

Zack is about to get a record high score on the coolest computer game around, Dinosaur Demolition. There's just one problem - the dinosaurs are getting mad. And when they decide to take it up with him out here in the real world, Zack's day gets a whole lot worse. ISBN 9781420732276 Lerner Publishing Group July 2012

The Great Concrete Mix-Up

For once, Hudson and his dad are running on time in the morning. A relaxed drive to school in Dad's shiny new car. What could be better? When Mac's concrete mixer pulls up next to them, things couldn't possibly get any worse! ISBN 9781420731552 Lerner Publishing Group July 2012

Billy Brain Box

When Billy accidentally discovers how to make invisible paint, he thinks his days of doing chores are over! But when an intruder sneaks off with his grandad's lawnmower, Billy Brain Box finds a better use for his invisible paint. ISBN 9781420732054 Lerner Publishing Group July 2012

The Chocolate Martians

Poor Hudson! No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to get to school on time. His teacher, Mrs Eagle, can't wait to put him on detention. Everything was going well this morning until a truckload of Martians pulled up outside Hudson's house. Not just any Martians, either. These Martians are huge, chocolate, and...melting! ISBN 9781420731460 Lerner Publishing Group July 2012

It's a Jungle Out There

Thomas Wilson is famous all over the world. He holds the world record for sleeping in. But his dad is not impressed with his special record. He wants Thomas to wake up early and help him with his garden chores. One Saturday morning Thomas attempts a record sleep in but when he wakes up he sees his unmown lawn turning into a wild jungle experience! ISBN 9781408501665 Oxford University Press November 2014

Shark!

'Hey, Matt, did you see that?' Corban shouted. 'See what?' asked Matt. Corban sat back on his surfboard and peered into the murky water. But the scary thing he saw had gone. He was sure he had seen a shark's fin. Matt wasn't so sure though. But what were the boys to do if a shark was circling them under the water? ISBN 9781408500811 Oxford University Press November 2014

Jump!

'Jump!' shouted Harry. Logan and Harry jumped out of the plane. Like Kyle and Murray before them they fell quickly through the air. But there was a big problem. Their parachute didn't open. Logan turned white with fear. He wished he could be as brave as Kyle who jumped without being able to see. ISBN 9781408500873 Oxford University Press November 2014

Scary Movie

Rebecca and Simone sat down to watch a DVD. 'What's the movie?' asked Simone. 'I hope it isn't scary.' The girls find their movie watching experience becomes very scary when Gary the escaped pet tarantula joins them on the couch to watch it. ISBN 9781408501207 Oxford University Press November 2014

Goal!

Geoffrey and his new friend Nathan raced towards the soccer pitch. The team coach tapped his watch and looked annoyed because they were late. 'Coach, I need to tell you something important about Nathan,' Geoffrey cried. 'He can't hear the other players.' The coach and the team have to quickly find a way to fit Nathan into the team's game plan before the whistle blows. ISBN 9781408501757 Oxford University Press November 2014

Super Fit

Marcus was trying to figure out a way to avoid doing Coach Williams' super fit training program. The last time he'd done it he could barely move his legs afterwards. He invents a clever excuse to get out of it, but this idea backfires badly when it means he misses out on indoor rock climbing. ISBN 9781408500934 Oxford University Press November 2014

Battle of the Bands

Molly led her band onto the stage. The girls plugged in their electric guitars. Jasmine picked up her drumsticks. 'All right everyone, let's rock this place!' shouted Molly. Suddenly there was a loud bang and the power went out. What Molly did next surprised everyone in the audience. ISBN 9781408501252 Oxford University Press November 2014

On the Team

'I was not on the school basketball team. Coach Wilson didn't think I could play. But all my friends wanted me to be on the team. So I showed Coach Wilson what I could do..." Junior basketball is a high pressure game. Can one player overcome his coach's doubts about him being good enough to play? ISBN 9781408500736 Oxford University Press November 2014

The Game

Brad was asleep at his computer keyboard. 'Brad are you in the game?' A loud voice came through Brad's earphones. It was his friend Michael. He was stuck inside the game and only Brad could rescue him. But how? Did he have to disappear inside the game too? ISBN 9781408500927 Oxford University Press November 2014

Lions!

'Zac, look, there's a lion!' shouted Thomas. Zac looked to his right. A lion walked in front of the truck. 'Cool. It looks really big," said Zac. But suddenly the truck stopped as its engine overheated. What were Zac and his family going to do stuck in the middle of a pride of hungry lions? ISBN 9780170125512 Oxford University Press November 2014

Something Weird is Going On

They're on a family holiday, but Sean, Maya, Kayla and Chris are bored. But wait! what's that on the horizon? Was that a flying saucer? This holiday might get a lot more interesting! The Martin family might just be having a close encounter with a Martian family out in the desert. ISBN 9781380092441 Macmillan Education UK February 2022

Area 51

'They're on a family holiday, but Sean, Maya, Kayla and Chris are bored. But wait! what's that on the horizon? Was that a flying saucer? This holiday might get a lot more interesting! The Martin family might just be having a close encounter with a Martian family out in the desert. ISBN 9781640641730 Mondo Publishing USA February 2018

Tiger!

'Josh and Ben are at the zoo. They are having a nice time until Josh sees that the door to the tiger's home is open! 'The tiger is out!' he cries. But is it really out? Or are their eyes playing tricks on them? They need to find out quickly. ISBN 9780170179195 Cengage Learning Australia February 2009

Lucky Break

Matt and Corban love surfing but they don't have enough money to enter the 'Big Break' surfing competition. However, one day they find an old treasure box washed up on the beach. Does it have gold coins inside? Dad says its not their property to keep though. The two boys face a tricky decision. ISBN 9780170179744 Cengage Learning Australia April 2009

Molly and the Band

Molly's brother Jesse has a band. They like to play really loud music. The band has a new song, but the song has no words. Molly has some words for their song. And Jesse asks her to sing them with the band at the school concert. But will Molly agree to do it? ISBN 9780170179300 Cengage Learning Australia February 2009

Slam Dunk

'It was the first time that Lisa's new basketball team had played together. The other team looked very tall. Could Lisa's team win with such a big height disadvantage? Lisa has some ideas to help turn their challenges into strengths. ISBN 9780170179249 Cengage Learning Australia February 20009

Out of this World

Sam and Jez love ice hockey. They love it so much that, sometimes, they forget where they are. One day, on their way to a game, something crashes down to Earth. Could it be that the giant alien named Trogg would make a great goalkeeper for their team? ISBN 9780170180016 Cengage Learning Australia July 2009

Escape From the Past, Present and Future

You control the story! Readers will love this humorous adventure book, where they are the main character in the story - making all the choices. You travel through time to meet your eccentric uncle Alexander Ptolmey Wilson who has mysteriosly disappeared from the present day. Depending what choices you make, you might end up meeting Leonardo Da Vinci or disappearing up to your neck in quicksand! ISBN 9781458644121 Macmillan Education UK July 2014

A Crazy Day at the Musuem

What have Marcus and Justine discovered at the museum? 'It looks ancient,' said Justine. 'Look at these strange characters written on it. What language are they written in? And why was the object lying there on the floor? Do the mysterious terracotta clay warriors provide the answer? ISBN 9781458648594 Macmillan Education UK June 2019

Dad's New Job

When Phil and Ted's dad loses his job at the sprocket and ball bearing making factory, they have a great idea to get him a weird and wacky job at Super Wonder World. But they have to help him develop his sense of crazy fun. First up is training him to operate the Screaming Black Hole of Terror rollercoaster ride. ISBN 9781420290554 Macmillan Education UK September 2010

Raf the Super Striker

Ashraf is very nervous about starting at a new school. He wants to be chosen for the first eleven team of the football academy, but his classmate Fadi doesn't think Ashraf will be good enough to play. Will Ashraf find his confidence in time to become a super soccer striker? ISBN 9780170391641 Cengage Learning Australia September 2017

The Creature From the Bottom of the Sea

Jonathan and Philippa get more than they bargained for on a fishing trip with their uncle. After Jonathan makes an unusual discovery, a mystery unfolds. What creature lurks at the bottom of the sea, and is it what it seems? ISBN ISBN 9781420275544 Macmillan Education UK October 2016

Dad's Bad Call

It's time for the Red Dragons and Yellow Hornets to play a soccer match. But the official referee is nowhere to be seen. Her car has broken down and she's not going to make it. Dan's dad Bruno volunteers to referee. But he's never played soccer before. Bruno gets his red cards and yellow cards mixed up too! How will this end? ISBN 9781420242706 Macmillan Education UK May 2018