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2017-2018 CATALOGUE

PU B L I S H I NG

2017 / 2018 CATALOGUE

2017 - 2018 Catalogue

L I T T L ESTEPSPUBLISHING

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Hey AwesomeM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Karen Young

Illustrator: Norivle Dovidonyte

210 x 270mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545746 | A$16.95

HB: 9781925545753 | A$24.95

This follow-up to Karen Young’s award winning ‘Hey Warrior’ explores all

the great things kids can accomplishe, even when they feel anxious. ‘Hey

Awesome’ is a great resource for teaching kids about anxiety and to empower

them to be the best they can be.

A Book for Kids about

Overcoming Anxiety

Karen Young

I l l us t ra t ed by Norv i le Dov idony t e

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SONIA AUDOLY

KissesBox

Illustrated by Angela Perini

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S O N I A A U D O R L Y

The Magic Mail Fairy

P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Sonia Audoly

Illustrator: Francesca Quatraro

230 x 230mm, 36pp, 3 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545524 | A$14.95

Nina loves to visit her aunts, because they have a very

magical friend. The Magic Mail Fairy! When Nina goes to

stay with her aunts for an especially long visit, she discovers

the joys of receiving and writing letters with the help of her

aunts and her new magical pen pal.

A spellbound tale for kids and kids at heart.

Box of KissesJ U N E 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Sonia Audoly

Illustrator: Angela Perrini

230 x 230mm, 38pp, 3 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545906 | A$16.95

Oscar and Olivia have big imaginations, but when Mum has to go away on a trip they

find all their magic disappears with her! But Mum has a big imagination of her own, and

has a very special way to keep their magic alive.

The Trouble in Tune Town P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Maura Pierlot

Illustrator: Sophie Norsa

280 x 220mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545333 | A$24.95

Ebook: 9781925545586 | A$2.99

Meg is Tune Town’s best music performer, but she’s having trouble rehearsing. So much

trouble, in fact, that the notes have run right off the sheet! Can Meg find the notes in

time for her big concert? Or are they closer to home than she thought?

A colourful book for music-loving-and-learning kids of all ages.

2017/2018 CATALOGUE 76 LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING

Illustrated by Abby Mckenzie Written by KAREN BUULTJENS

Illustrated by Abby McKenzie

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Written by KAREN BUULTJENSIllustrated by Abby McKenzie

Love JarP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Karen Buultjens

Illustrator: Abby McKenzie

210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545357 | A$16.95

‘Love goes in. Love goes out. DING’

There are so many wonderful ways to express love, and

this sweet and thoughtful book explores some of the best!

Evan’s Turning SevenP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Robyn Brown

Illustrator: Aleksandra Szmidt

240 x 240mm, 32pp, 3 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545555 | A$14.95

Evan’s turning seven on Sunday and he has some brilliant ideas to make his

birthday party spectacular! His plans are so brilliant, that none of his friends

believe him. Evan is worried.

Will any of them come to his party?

ROBYN BROWNALEKSANDRA SZMIDT


catches the

Christmas Star

Flossie

Written by Nancy Watson Illustrated by Natasha Farrar

Flossie Catches the

Christmas Star

P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 6

Author: Nancy Watson

Illustrator: Natasha Farrar

200 x 250 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925117974 | A$14.95

It is Christmas Eve... but there is no star

to be found on top of the tree! With the

help of Santa and some stardust, can

Flossie bring home a star and restore the

Christmas magic?

Flossieand the

Evil Fairy

Written by Nancy Watson Illustrated by Grace Chen

Flossie and the Evil FairyM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E


Illustrator: Grace Chen

200 x 250 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545647 | A$14.95

Join Flossie the fairy on an exciting adventure!

Flossie the fairy is enjoying a lovely afternoon visiting

her friend when they discover a lost girl in the woods.

Eager to help, they soon find that she’s not lost at all -

she’s been entranced by Elvira the evil fairy! Can brave

Flossie save the day?

Written by Nancy Watson Illustrated by Natasha Farrar

Flossiethe Fairy

Flossie the FairyP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 6


Illustrator: Natasha Farrar

200 x 250 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925117684 | A$14.95

In a small garden cottage, Flossie the fairy

lives in the red handbag of an unsuspecting

elderly lady. Each day, she takes joy in dancing

to the magical music of her host... until the

day comes when the music stops and Flossie

must find a new companion and a new tune

to sing to.

A gentle, heartfelt tale of finding joy after loss.

Flossiethe Fairy

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CASSIDY JACKSON-CARROLL

ILLUSTRATED BY GRAEME COMPTON

Flavio the FlamingoP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Cassidy Jackson-Carroll

Illustrator: Graeme Compton

200 x 255mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545388 | A$14.95

Flavio the Flamingo had lost his colour pink. ‘Whatever will I do?’ he started to think.

Flavio the Flamingo is having an identity crisis. He embarks on a quest, searching high,

low – and everywhere in between – longing to find his colour.

F via ol CASSIDY JACKSON-CARROLL

ILLUSTRATED BY GRAEME COMPTON

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Flatulent FlavioM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Cassidy Jackson-Carroll


200 x 255mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545784 | A$14.95

Flavio the Flamingo loves eating garbage. In fact, he’ll eat anything. Now he has a very

stinky problem and no one wants to play with him anymore! Follow Flavio as he finds a

way to get his tummy... and bottom to behave.

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B O O K 2

written by B A R B A R A M U R R A Y illustrated by S A R A H H A R D Y

S O U N D S T O R I E S

Robbie Robot to the Rescue An Introduction to Conson nt Sounds: Part 2

nd other stories

Book 2:

Robbie Robot to

the RescueP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Barbara Murray

Illustrator: Sarah Hardy

281.5 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs

HB: 9781925545685 | A$24.95

Book 4:

Bertie Bird and

the Earth WormC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8



281.5 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs

HB: 9780980723700 | A$24.95


Ann Ant’s Antics nd other stories

An Introduction to Vowel Sounds: Part 1B O O K 3

written by B A R B A R A M U R R A Y illustrated by S A R A H H A R D Y

Book 3:

Anna Ant’s AnticsM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E



281.5 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs

HB: 9781925545975 | A$24.95

BOOK 1:

The Bolton Boys

Balloon Adventure An Introduction to Consonant

Sounds: Part 1

P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7



280 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs

HB: 9781925545074 | A$24.95


Sound Stories is a series of four books to help children learn phonemic awareness.

Through stunningly detailed illustrations from Sarah Hardy, and clever and engaging

stories from teacher and wordsmith, Barbara Murray, children will have a joyful

introduction to phonemic awareness and synthetic phonics.

Written and illustrated by Toni Cary

ALCHERINGASnow

A tale about Winter Alcheringa SnowP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Toni Cary

Illustrator: Toni Cary

300 x 220mm, 36pp, 6+ yrs

HB: 9780980723724 | A$24.95

When snow comes down in the Snowy Mountains, at Alcheringa it’s a special time for dreaming.

A most magnificent cook

Illustrated by

KATRINA MEYNINK HEATHER HAWKINS

Lulu Le Baby ChefP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Katrina Meynink

Illustrator: Heather Hawkins

255 x 265mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545661 | A$24.99

Lulu is a baby chef - the best that ever was. But Lulu has a problem. The perfect ingredient is missing!

Join Lulu on her cooking adventures around the world as she searches for culinary brilliance. Will she find it?

Pleasedon’t

RYCNATALIE MOONEY

Illustrated by

JELENA JORDANOVIC-LEWIS

Please Don’t CryF E B U R A RY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Natalie Mooney

Illustrator: Jelena Jordanovic-Lewis

210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545678 | A$24.95

Baby is clean, dry and ready for bed.

Families around the world settle their children to sleep in many ways, and this magical lullaby will become a treasured part

of baby’s bedtime routine.

‘Hush little baby, please don’t cry.’

Written by Tracey Muir and Illustrated by Philip Rice

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Heads or TailsM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Tracey Muir

Illustrator: Philip Rice

230 x 270mm, 28pp, 3-6 yrs

PB: 9781925545944 | A$16.95

Maggie has a lot of choices to make and it’s always easier to flip a coin. Not all the results come out in Maggie’s favour,

though. What choices will Maggie’s coin flipping lead her down? Can you guess what it will land on?


in Hawaiiinin

JACQUELINE DE ROSE-AHERN

Illustrated by Sophie Norsa

Charlie’s Adventures ...

in HawaiiP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern


270 x 230mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925117721 | A$24.95

Charlie is off on the first of his adventures with his family ... to Hawaii! With his friend,

Kai and his dad, Amoka, Charlie is set on a discovery of different clues to uncover the

spirit of Aloha! Join Charlie and his family, and follow their adventure across the world

on your very own ‘Charlie’s Adventures’ map!

JACQUELINE DE ROSE-AHERN

Illustrated by Sophie Norsa

Charlie’s Adventures ...

in South AfricaM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern


270 x 230mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545838 | A$24.95

Join Charlie on his next global adventure to South Africa! Follow Charlie and his new

friends as they gather clues that teaches Charlie all about South African cullture.

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Freddy FollowsM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Melanie Quinn

Illustrator: Andrew McIntosh

240 x 200mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545791 | A$14.95

Being part of the cool kids isn’t what it’s always cracked up to be.

Freddy just wants to fit in, but his new friends’ idea of fun means bullying all the other sea creatures!

Will Freddy learn how to stop following the crowd and do what’s right?

Stretch McCoy and the Quantum EnigmaM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Sue Neudegg

Illustrator: Matt Howorth

150 x 230mm, 284pp, 10+ yrs

PB: 9781925545739 | A$14.95

SKEEWAPDEEWADEEBOO!!

What is the only thing that could get in the way of a 12 year old boy and his dream to become the world’s best drummer?

The quirky world of quantum physics!

For Stretch McCoy a visit to his grumpy old neighbour, Mr Petrovich, was always exciting. Mr Petrovich, a secretive, retired

scientist had a strange work shed filled with weird gadgets and machines. Now, there was a new machine...an odd looking

thing that was something about waves and something about particles.

Come along for a skat..bee..dee..oodle ride with the cat loving, scat loving Stretch McCoy, his best mate Ads and sister

Rose, as they get caught up in the quantum enigma...the potential of all things at once.

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Saffi and the Sneaky Secret SummoningM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Annabel Cutler

Illustrator: Annabel Cutler

260 x 240mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545029 | A$16.95

Saffi has a sneaky secret mission - to summon a dragon. But it goes a little bit wrong.


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James Jelly Bean and the Colour Green M AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Cheryl Ann Knights

Illustrator: Leigh Hedstrom

240 x 240mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9780648267300 | A$14.95

James Jelly Bean just loves the colour green! Discover all the wonderful green things that James has at

his house.

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Author: Cheryl Ann Knights

Illustrator: Emma Stuart

240 x 240mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545456 | A$24.95

PB: 9781925545463 | A$14.95

‘Mrs Mavis Marshmallow likes the colour yellow – a lot!’

Join Mrs Mavis and friends in this sunny rhyming book about a very colourful character ... so long as that

colour is yellow!

Elvira and the TripletsP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Pat Clarke


210 x 295mm, 80pp, 7+ yrs

HB: 9781925545616 | A$24.95

Wedge-tailed eagles mate for life, so when her mate does not return from a hunting trip, Elvira is in despair. Although

anxious to set out immediately to find him, she is faced with a problem: she has three eggs due to hatch any day and they

can’t be left unattended. Never daunted, she comes up with a novel ‘baby-sitting’ plan which enables her to leave the nest

and set off on a quest to find the missing eagle.

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Author: Kristie Groat-Barber

Illustrator: Annelies Billeter

210 x 210mm, 24pp, 3-6 yrs

PB: 9781925545531 | A$14.95

‘In my mind and my heart that’s where you will stay, I promise to love you more every day.’

This heartfelt tribute follows one little girl’s journey to say goodbye to her Poppy while keeping him firmly in her heart.

Giggly Times, Giggly RhymesC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Richie Cotton

Illustrator: Naya Lazareva and Kostya Lazarev

270 X 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545968 | A$16.95

Get ready for some quirky characters in the third book of the beautifully illustrated Giggly Times, Giggly Rhymes series.


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You Could Have Been...P U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Annie-M

Illustrator: Zheng Qu

240 x 240mm, 32pp, 6 - 8 yrs

HB: 9781925545562 | A$24.99

The only role you have to play, is that of my sweet child.

You Could Have Been… is a tribute to a little life gone too soon.

In Australia, 6 babies are stillborn every day, and 1 in 4 women experience early pregnancy loss.

It’s so special to have a bond with your baby, even after they have died. This book lets you talk to your baby about your lost

hopes and dreams, but most importantly, your love.

The Incredible Oik the CrabM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: James Nott

Illustrator: Eric Kuiper

210 x 280mm, 68pp, 7+ yrs

HB: 9781925545302 | A$29.95

Oik the crab has an attitude problem, but a brush with misfortune teaches him to value his family and friends.

His colourful adventures make for a fun and engaging early reader chapter book, full to the brim with bright underwater

characters.

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My Mad Scientist MummyM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Rina Fu

Illustrator: Rina Fu

210 x 260mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545807 | A$24.99

‘My mummy is a scientist... but I’m afraid she might be mad.’

My mummy has a really cool job. She’s a scientist and does all kinds of amazing experiments! But scientists in all the stories I

read and watch are mad... does that mean my mummy is mad too?

Carmichael’s JourneyM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Shelly Fussell

Illustrator: Samantha Metcalfe

230 x 270mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545692 | A$16.95

Carmichael the Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo has made his first flight out of the nest and joined his parents on the long journey

to their coastal feeding grounds. But when they return, they find their home has been destroyed.

What will they do?

And, more importantly, what can we all do to help?

DiAnE HaRdInG

& ThE PiE ThIeF MyStErY

Catastrophe Girl and the Pie Thief MysteryP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Diane Harding

Illustrator: Diane Harding

130 x 198mm, 136pp, 7+ yrs

PB: 9781925545579 | A$14.95

Catastrophe!

Amazing secret powers have taken over Catrina. She only has to use a few magic words and POW!

What exciting things can she do at school and at home with her magic powers? She might even be able to solve the mystery

of the Pie Thief at the school canteen. But what if the Pie thief is a friend?

Disaster!

Catrina has lost her powers. Nothing seems to work. The magic has disappeared. How can she help her friend now, and how

can she get her magic powers back?

SavestheDay!

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avessssssssssssssssDetective Sara Saves the Day!C O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Tejaswinee Barua

210 x 250mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545630 | A$16.95

HB: 9781925545623 | A$24.95

Sara has always been good at finding things - she’s famous for it! When a magical visitor comes asking for her help, Sara

jumps on the case for her most exciting adventure yet.


Mia’s OptiscopeM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Natalie Rose & Nick Walsh

198 x 130mm, 300pp, 12+ yrs

PB: 9781925545715 | A$14.95

Mia’s Optiscope is the story of a girl with a big heart and bigger imagination, a story of morality, fantasy, adventure and

quest to discover the parallel world of Nilimbia.

Newly arrived in the bustling suburb of Kingsford, in Sydney’s east, Mia feels lonely, missing her friends.

Walking to school up ‘Meeks Mountain’ she makes a new friend and finds herself the ‘Keeper of the Optiscope’. Before she

can learn its true purpose her mysterious friend is gone, leaving few clues about the Optiscope’s powers.

With her granddad’s help, Mia uncovers its secrets and the Dream Team embark on adventures to Nilimbia, an awesome

world of dream weavers and endless magic, where a little imagination and hope makes the impossible, possible.

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The Wallaby in the GardenM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Ganga Powell

Illustrator: Olivia Godbee

240 x 200mm, 24pp, 3 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545722 | A$14.95

A wallaby and her new joey are causing chaos in the garden! Ari and his big family of cousins, aunts, uncles, parents and

grandparents must find a way to catch her and KEEP HER OUT before she causes too much damage. But in the end, do

they really want her to go?

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The Adventures of Hilda the WitchC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Laura van der Breggen

Illustrator: Fiona Levings

200 x 250 mm, 48pp, 5 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545913 | A$16.95

Being magical doesn’t mean you can’t get into trouble! Hilda is a fun loving 5 1/2 year old witch who just can’t help getting

into mischief.

Through this series of charming short stories, Hilda learns the importance of cleaning her room, looking after her pets and

most importantly, listening to her mummy!

GrandadslassesGHoward WhiteIllustrated by Katherine Appleby

Grandad’s GlassesC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Howard White

Illustrator: Katherine Appleby

270 x 230mm, 32pp

PB: 9781925545890 | A$14.95

Grandad has a special talent... losing his glasses! He can lose his glasses even when he’s wearing them. Follow along as

Grandad searches for his lost spectacles. Maybe you can help!

ROSEMARIE RILEY SOPHIE NORSA

ContraryMary,Quite

Mary, Quite ContraryP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8

Author: Rosemarie Riley


214 x 214mm, 32pp, 3- 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545494 | A$16.95

Mary marches to the beat of her own drum, but her strangely coloured house and quirky gardening habits cause quite a stir

with her neighbours, who call her… Mary Quite Contrary!

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Max the MightyP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Josey Hurley

Illustrator: Katherine Appleby

210 x 250mm, 32pp, 6 - 8 yrs

HB: 9781925545319 | A$16.95

Max is a much-loved dog with a great big problem: his mum and dad love the beach, but Max is terrified of the ocean! This

is a charming book about challenging your fears, and learning to have a great time in the process.

Goodnight Starry

• Darcy Jackson •

•Illustrated by Andrew McIntosh

Goodnight StarryJ U N E 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: D’Arcy Jackson


240x240mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9780648267317 | A$24.99

‘As the sun bids farewell to the sky,

it’s the start of the end of the day.’

Say goodnight to all of the planets in the sky with this beautiful celestial bedtime book!

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A Friend Like MineM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Samantha Warne

Illustrator: Matt Howorth

200 x 200mm, 32pp, 5 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545982 | A$14.95

‘Being different is OK!

That’s what makes us shine.’

Meet Fletcher and his friends! They all have different abilities and a special outlook on life. A Friend Like Mine is a special

book that explores the upside of being different.

ANDREW PRATLEY I l lus trated by Angel McMullan

E M P T Y

EmptyM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Andrew Pratley

Illustrator: Angel McMullan

210 x 250mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925117783 | A$16.95

HB: 9781925117837 | A$24.95

A little girl finds she has an empty space. She embarks on a journey of friendship, music and giving, and along the way she

finds her own joyful fulfilment.

Aliens Don’t Belong on EarthP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Wida Tausif


130 x 198mm, 56pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545401 | A$12.95

On his eighth birthday, James and his friend, Alex, are visited by ALIENS! These extraterrestrial visitors want to take over

Earth, and have a job in mind for the boys. What will they do to keep their home safe?

J U D I T H B A R K E RE R

The Oo in UluruC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Judith Irving Barker

Illustrator: Janie Frith

200 x 250 mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545487 | A$16.95

‘This is the story of the ‘oo’.

It’s an amusing sound for all of you.’

The OO in Uluru is a fun Australian themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound ‘oo’ and

where they can find it in different words.

Trumble and Ludwig’s Forest AdventuresM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E

Author: Jacqui A’Court

Illustrator: Jacqui A’Court

265 x 198mm, 144pp, 7 - 10 yrs

PB: 9781925545760 | A$14.95

Tumbling over thickets, scuttling along muddy banks, Trumble and Ludwig are on a mission - they need to find the last

known ‘Squorch’ seed to save their grandmother from a grave and ghastly illness. This terrible intrepid devil duo are on

the adventure of a lifetime as they take you in their claw grip to meet an assortment of hilarious, delightful and dangerous

characters. This altruistic tale echoes an array of life lessons and takes the young reader on and uplifting and tumultuous

journey to remember.

Backyard FriendsP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 8

Author: Diana Weston

Illustrator: Kymba Burrows

Ebook, 3 - 6 yrs

Ebook: 9781925545708 | A$3.99

James imagines himself out hunting.

But he’s not hunting animals or insects... he’s hunting WORDS.

He has an Interesting Words collection which he adds to all the time by putting them in his Word Jar.

DIANA WESTON Illustrated by

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Illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt

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QQQ Quirky QuentinC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Indianna Bell

Illustrator: Aleksandra Szmidt

250 x 200mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545999 | A$24.95

Quentin marches to the beat of his own drum, but even though he’s different, his sister thinks he’s pretty special.

Take a look at all the wonderful differences that make Quentin unique!


My Humans P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Anita Green

Illustrator: Michelle Ferguson

250 x 250mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545326 | A$16.95

Buddy is so happy his family picked him! He would love to introduce you to them one by one, and tell you just how special

they are.

A gorgeous book for dog owners wondering what their dog thinks of them! (Hint: they adore you.)

Engilina’s Train P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Andrew King

Illustrator: Ben Johnston

210 x 297mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925117851 | A$24.95

Ebook: 9781925545449 | A$4.99

Engilina, Engibear and Bearbot are back to build transport for the future: a new maglev train. During the project they

discover an old steam engine which leads them on an interesting journey and creates an unexpected link to the past. Travel

with them on this tale of trains, teamwork, technology and time ...

OscarThe Golden

CHARLIE OLSSON Illustrated by Lauren Merrick

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Oscar the Golden Ghost Crab P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Charlie Olsson

Illustrator: Lauren Merrick

190 x 240mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545296 | A$24.95

Oscar makes his home proudly on a beautiful beach, but what happens when a throng of beachgoers turn up and make a

mess? Oscar gets to work, claws poised and ready to defend his pristine home! The results are some good old-fashioned

nipping fun.

Jailbreak P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Brent Langley

Illustrator: Cath Chegwidden

Chapter Book, 8 - 10 yrs

Ebook: 9781925545340 | A$5.99

Reece’s bull calf was always causing mayhem on his parents’ farm, charging at him, eating Mum’s flowers … the list goes

on! He was sad that it had to be sent away but a chance shows up for a different path to become a rodeo bull. Will Jailbreak

successfully remain unridden?

THE MYSTERIES OFCORKUPARIPPLE CREEK

S U S A N P E A S E I l l u s t r at e d b y O l i v i a P e a s e

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek:

Sludge, Snot and SeawaterP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Susan Pease

Illustrator: Olivia Pease

190 x 230mm, 188pp, 8 - 10 yrs

HB: 9781925545364 | A$29.95

PB: 9781925545425 | A$16.95

Ebook: 978-1-925545-43-2

When a sludge sickness pollutes the Corkuparipple Creek and Jo’s brother, Geoffrey, becomes sick, action is needed to find a

solution. Jo’s dog Bandaid is also missing and Aunt Pepper organises a search party under the Pacific Ocean to visit with the

Clam King. Will he have the answer to the missing dog and the medicine to heal Geoffrey and the environment?

Will he have the answer to the missing dog and the medicine to heal Geoffrey and the environment?

A new Mystery begins and Jo is faced with serious environmental issues full of sludge, snot and seawater.

Jelena Joradanovic-LewisILLUSTRATED BY

MEGAN BOWENWRITTEN BY

Mummy’s Tummy SmileC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Megan Bowen

Illustrator: Jelena Jordanovic-Lewis

210 x 210 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs

PB: 9781925545883 | A$16.95

‘From the moment you were born, my tummy started smiling just for you.’

Mummy’s Tummy Smile is a celebration of parenthood and growing up. Mummy’s tummy keeps its smile from baby’s first day

in the world and through all of life’s ups and downs!


Joachim GevertIllustrated by Ffranses Ingram

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The Man in the Panama Hat and a Windy, Windy Day P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Joachim Gevert

Illustrator: Ffranses Ingram

255 x 220mm, 32pp, 6 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545418 | A$16.95

The Man in the Panama Hat would love nothing more than staying indoors. Every time he leaves the house, something goes

wrong. Can Mr Black Cat convince his friend to venture outside and have some fun?

A windy, windy day awaits!

Michael GrayIllustrated by Naya Ivashchuk

MTH EMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM The Fastest Tortoise on the Block

P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Michael Gray

Illustrator: Naya & Kostya Ivashchuk

210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 8 yrs

PB: 9781925545500 | A$16.95

And they’re off! A boy and a tortoise become fast friends as they prepare for the biggest event in town - the monthly tortoise

race. It’s not winning that counts, but that won’t stop this tortoise from being the fastest tortoise on the block!

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A Dog Called TimmyC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8

Author: Eva May

Illustrator: Annelies Billeter

245 x 215mm, 96pp, 8 - 12 yrs

PB: 9781925545869 | A$16.95

Timmy loved digging in the garden and burying bones, balls, shoes and hats. The trouble was he could never remember

where he buried anything…

JELLY AND THE LEAF Written by Mary McCaffrey & Illustrated by Grace Chen

Jelly and the LeafP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7

Author: Mary McCaffrey

Illustrator: Grace Chen

210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs

HB: 9781925545517 | A$24.95

It doesn’t matter if flying’s in Jelly’s blood, he’s too afraid to jump! Inner wisdom is what he needs, but can he be mindful

enough hear it?

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