
The House at the Edge of Magic
Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she's one of many thieves only valued for what they can steal. When she lifts a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggledy building. Inside, Nine meets the eccentric people who call the magical house their home: Dr. Spoon the alchemist, Flabberghast the young wizard and competitive hopscotch-er, and Eric the troll housekeeper with a strong emotional attachment to his feather duster. For years, they have been desperate to end the curse on the house that prevents them from leaving, finding the bathroom on the first try, or opening the tea cupboard.
They can't even change the scenery outside the windows because the toad's tongue that enables the structure to move around has gone missing. After years of having only herself to count on, prickly Nine doesn't have an altruistic bone in her body and should be the very last choice for anyone looking for a hero, but she's the only one around. With the promise of a life-changing reward in the balance, she sets her street smarts against bats with acid dung, a burping sugar bowl, and worse as she uncovers more about the curse...and herself.

Bin Chicken Goes For Gold
With a wobbly dive and a gangly leap, here comes Bin Chicken in a feathery heap! ‘Shoo!’ say the kids as she flaps on her way. ‘Bin Chickens aren’t welcome at school sports day!’ Go Team Ibis! It’s sports carnival time and Ibis has teamed up with some friends. But they aren’t running to the finish line ... they’re racing to lunch!

Ninja Talent
It’s time for the Tip-Top Talent Quest! And, thanks to their secret Super Spray, Nelson and Kenny have the best act ever. They can dance, do backflips ... and they look like rock stars! Until the Super Spray suddenly fails and all they can do is fall over! Can the boys find a way to save Duck Creek ... and their dignity?!

My Shadow is Blue
Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? My Shadow is Blue is a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book gently explores toxic masculinity and how we are redefining masculinity to be inclusive and empathetic.

The Inside Dog
Cuddles loves warm laps, snuggly couches and soft beds. He is most definitely an inside dog. So when his family decides to bring him along on a farm holiday, Cuddles is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs. Will this inside dog ever be ready for outside adventures?

100 School Days
The first picture book in Australia to celebrate the 100 days of school milestone - a perfect celebration gift for primary school students achieving this important milestone!
When you start school, there are a lot of firsts. Your first friend! Your first excursion! Your first sports day! As the days go by, all those firsts add up ... and soon you've reached 100 days of school. And once you've reached this milestone, you know you can reach for absolutely anything.
Celebrate 100 days of school and look forward to an infinity of milestones to come!

The Starting School List
It's Little Brother's first day at school tomorrow. Luckily, Big Brother knows what that feels like. And what's more, he has a list of what to expect ...
You'll learn where the loos are, and all about bugs. You'll learn a sad friend could do with a hug. You'll learn the best spot for sand that is slushy. You'll learn that tomato makes sandwiches mushy.
Whether you're feeling scared or excited, brave or shy, The Starting School List is the perfect book for your grandest adventure yet.

Old Friends, New Friends
A brand-new school year! I can't wait!
Hang on ... None of my old friends are in my new class ...
From the team who brought you First Day and When I Grow Up comes an empowering and relatable picture book about making friends and being yourself.

The Wild Guide to Starting School
Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Then it’s time to get set for your wildest adventure yet. Follow this simple guide and you’ll learn everything you need to know.

How to Start School in 6 Easy Steps
‘My name’s Rosie. I’m five and a quarter years old. Do you want to be my lunch buddy?’ Rosie’s book says starting school is easy: there are six steps to follow. But it's not as easy as she thinks!






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