My Gran does Karate. She knows how to block and chop and how to kick and spin.Don’t let her wrinkles and old skinny bones fool you - my Gran is REALLY strong!This legendary lady is about to HII-YAH her way into your heart and show you what grannies are really made of.But who will be in the firing line when Gran chops and blocks her way all over town?

In a small dusty town in the sweltering heat, two rival gangs had control of the streets.Fuzz and the flies ruled the town in the light.While the mozzies and Cozzie took over at night.When the School BBQ is scheduled for 5.30pm - how do these two gangs decide who gets the rights to this delicious feast?Can they find a compromise or will it all end in a sky-high battle for the BBQ?

Gracie & MonkeyBear is told through the actions and conversations between a brilliant young girl and her partner in adventure, the most celebrated canine inventor the world has ever seen MonkeyBear! The pace is that of children, hopping and bouncing from one creative thought to the next, one adventure to another. This is not a traditional children's book, it is a storyworld meant to be read and experienced together, parent and child, veteran bookworms with new readers. At its core, The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear embodies the concepts of relentless curiosity, untethered imagination, power of diverse friendships and experiences (like the world around us), heroic acts of kindness based on strength of character and most of all, the belief that all living things are connected and should be treated with love, compassion, and respect.

"The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea In a box on the living room floor. They sailed away for a year and a day And these are the things that they saw..." Join two curious children on a quirky adventure based on the classic Edward Lear poem, 'The Owl and the Pussycat.'

If you’re easily fooled, you SHOULD NOT shop at Mr Price’s Pet Emporium.But, if you think you can see through his trickery and cheeky disguises, you might just find the perfect pet.

Will loves to whinge.He is the master of complaining.Until one night, a magnificent hot-air balloon takes Will to an odd little town where the townspeople crown him King.But with everyone in town being constant complainers – will this moaning, groaning King really want to keep the crown?

How do you hug a cactus?I’d really like to know.You see, I love my cactus,and my hugs will help it grow.A young girl explores the possibilities of hugging her most favourite plant, a cactus. With a little help from her family members and a gardening guru, she tries a number of solutions to help solve her prickly problem, all with varying degrees of success. How to Hug a Cactus is a story that will ‘stick’ with many readers.

Keeping up is RUFF!As Jet the dog discovers in this hilarious parody.Jet only has three biscuits and a joke to tell.After trying unsuccessfully to keep up with the Dachshunds, she realises this is more than enough to make a true friend!

My pet shark Seymour is bored in our backyard pool.He wants to come to school with me and I think that’s a brilliant idea!He promises to do everything I say, but I’m not so sure...

Mary had a dinosaur called Monstersaurus Rex.Not the cuddly little lamb that everyone expects!What happens when everyone in town meets Mary’s huge new friend? Will he fit in? Or was he born to stand out?

Children’s Book Editor and Literacy Educator, Crystal Corocher brings this ‘HAIR-larious’ story about an overzealous Jilleroo who is easily distracted and creates more than a few odd dos for her woolly clientele. Created withthe developing reader in mind, this story is lighthearted and engaging with a rhyme scheme that presents opportunities for word prediction and stanzas that young readers will want to memorise and read aloud! Paired perfectly with illustrations by Rebel Challenger who has fast built a reputation for her quirky, rich style and seemingly endless visual talents.

“My mum calls me her little elf, but let me introduce myself! My real name is Marlene McKean and I do not eat the colour green.” Marlene McKean is a very fussy eater and hates all green food. One day she is invited to a fancy tea by the countess. Everything on the table looks delicious, but wait… is that something green?

Here's one newt in a suit. Isn't he cute? But why is one newt in a suit? Join one newt in a suit, two flies in ties, three cockatoes in shoes, four apes in capes, five pigs in wigs, six ants in pants, seven bats in hats, eight bees in dungarees, nine red setters in sweaters, ten lionesses in dresses, in this wacky and vibrant counting book.

So begins this riotous, rhyming adventure as The Great Farty Slob Beast threatens to wreck London and eat the children! Luckily, Molly has a plan.

Amir is worried about the little monster lurking under the bed. What if it tries to eat him up?! And what if that monster has a dad and a mum too? As Amir’s father tucks him in, he wonders if the monster might become a friend instead...

Trying new things can be scary.But, with a little push and a lot of paddling, even the biggest waves can be conquered.A story about facing fears and how a few words of encouragement can change someone’s day.

Gracie & MonkeyBear is told through the actions and conversations between a brilliant young girl and her partner in adventure, the most celebrated canine inventor the world has ever seen MonkeyBear! The pace is that of children, hopping and bouncing from one creative thought to the next, one adventure to another. This is not a traditional children's book, it is a storyworld meant to be read and experienced together, parent and child, veteran bookworms with new readers. At its core, The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear embodies the concepts of relentless curiosity, untethered imagination, power of diverse friendships and experiences (like the world around us), heroic acts of kindness based on strength of character and most of all, the belief that all living things are connected and should be treated with love, compassion, and respect.

Crocs don’t do yoga... or do they?Connie is one snappy crocodile. Any small setback can send the croc into a frenzy, forcing all the creatures on Constant Creek to take cover. Then an unlikely friend suggests yoga to help stay calm… but Connie will need some encouragement.Will she be brave enough to give it a try?

The little girl is so bored at home. There’s NO-ONE to play with! That is until she decides to play the name game with the nature and animals around her, inventing fantastic names and personalities for all of them! Soon she is describing a fun imaginary world that she can play in by herself.

This dad will leave you (and himself) in stitches!Things don’t always go to plan when this dad is around, but one thing is for sure – Every adventure turns out EPIC in the end!A book for the whole family to enjoy. You’ll want to know what he’s up to next…

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? It turns out they know just what humans want to be walked! And once they’re on their way, these dogs will share exactly how to do it.Walking Your Human is a light-hearted look at the very different ideas dogs and humans have about what makes for a good walk.Readers and their dogs will howl with laughter at this hilarious story with colourful illustrations and memorable characters.

A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us

All Lions roar, right?Not Roary and he’s supposed to be the King of the Jungle!Try as he might, poor Roary has trouble finding his voice. Can his friends help him find his bellow or will he be left with a tiny squeak?