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Mik and Milly
Mik and Milly follows the story of Mik, the coolest kid at Gumnut International Boarding and Day College, who finds himself facing a daunting challenge after his best friend Milly receives devastating news from her parents on the other side of the world. As mid-year school holidays approach, Mik decides to take Milly on a road trip of a lifetime to the Australian outback. However, an unexpected event at an abandoned mine on his mate’s sheep farm alters their journey forever.As they return to school, Mik and Milly look forward to their annual International Food Festival. The student planning committee decides the festival’s entertainment, and they choose to pit the teachers against the students for the first time ever. But as they prepare for the festival, Mik and Milly begin to wonder if their beef stroganoff secret recipe may be too much for the intimidating Principal Povlov to handle.Will Mik and Milly’s friendship withstand the challenges they face throughout the year, or will their experiences change the way they feel about each other forever? Mik and Milly is a heartwarming and engaging tale that takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of adolescence, friendship, and growing up.
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The Curious Mr. Gahdzooks and his Cautionary Tales for Naughty Children
When children misbehave, when they do not do as they're told, then usually in this day and age, they'd get away with a small telling off. However, a new reason for good behaviour has emerged from the imagination. He is fair and he is kind and just, children have no need to be scared. He is only interested in the ones who don't follow the rules, so naughty children, please be prepared.
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The World According to Dog and Cat
Dog and Cat probably are friends, but they’ll never admit it in public. Living in the same house, they have similar interests, such as bodgering in the garage or gardening when the weather is fine.
They could watch it for hours, offering critical advice and being in the way. They really do enjoy any mistakes or clangers which may happen.
Their best mates are a gang of unruly hedgehogs who live in the garden shed, however there is a bunch of blackbirds living in the shrubbery who are rather scary…
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The Incredible Mrs Tomp
Set in the colourful town of Oombaroomba comes a charming story of an intrepid woman named Mrs. Tomp. Follow her exploits as she cleverly procures fertilizer, doles out folksy wisdom to her eccentric neighbours, and wrangles with the local authorities.
Though told with a wink and good humour, this tale touches on timeless themes of community, perseverance, and the human spirit. Mrs. Tomp’s antics will captivate readers as she faces life’s challenges with grit and grace. Some early readers have even compared this heartwarming story to the great Australian classics.
Pull up a chair and get to know the unforgettable Mrs. Tomp and the quirky residents of Oombaroomba in this delightful novel that will stay with you long after the last page.
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Please Understand Me
This book uses Dr. John Gray’s metaphor of men being from Mars and women from Venus to explore the often humorous yet sometimes stressful dynamics of parenthood. From conception to childrearing, this witty and light-hearted compendium dives into the differences in parenting ideologies between men (Martians) and women (Venetians).
The book highlights how an ‘alpha mum’ with high expectations of motherhood can amplify these differences, especially when emotions are processed differently between genders. Drawing on personal experiences and observations of other couples, Beamon presents a dad’s perspective, offering insight into how fathers attempt to live up to their partners’ expectations while keeping a smile through the challenging moments every parent will recognise.
Whether managing through empathy or a lighter touch, this book offers relatable laughs and reflections on the universal journey of raising a child.
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Percy the Plastic Bag
Percy is a proud plastic bag and wants to work hard, and he loves to carry things for people. After leaving the Feed Me Supermarket, Percy is happy to be heading out to have a life of usefulness. Unfortunately, things don’t work out quite the way he thought they would. After Percy helped carry some cupcakes to the fete at the village green, things take a terrible turn for the worse, and Percy finds himself in all sorts of trouble. Plastic pollution is having a serious effect on our environment and wildlife. This story is about the travels of some plastic characters who find themselves going from being useful to no longer needed and getting themselves into all sorts of difficulties. It is both funny and sad and is written in a way to highlight awareness to single-use plastic. Have you ever wondered what really happens to some plastic after it is used and no longer needed? Where does it go and how does it get there? Through the eyes of the plastic characters and their humorous and tragic adventure, it is hoped in a fun way, to bring a greater understanding to children about the responsibility we have to protect our world against plastic waste.
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Alfie and the Evil Pie King
Mr Muddles was the most evil tycoon that ever lived. He had the biggest pie-making empire in the world!One dark rainy night, he sneaks into London Zoo and unlocks the cages of every animal!Will he capture the animals and mince them up into a best-selling pie recipe of all time? Or will the animals escape into London and take over the country?Can Alfie, an otherwise average boy, succeed in the impossible act of...rescuing the animals? Will our villain be captured? Let your imagination do the talking as you immerse yourself into the colourful and chaotic world of Alfie and the Evil Pie King.In this original and imaginative children’s story, accomplished writer and storyteller, Kirsten-Jessica Lloyd, hooks the reader into a world of humour, with vibrant themes and compelling storytelling, bringing characters to life.
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Baby Boom Is in the Room
Raymond Kay is 1 today.He is an ordinary baby in every way.Except late at night, alone in his room.Where he becomes DJ ‘Baby Boom’!With records spinning and music pumping.He soon gets everyone dancing and jumping!BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!You are never too small to dream BIG!
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Grumpy Stories
Ron Hicks presents a series of fun, imaginative children's tales!In Chuckles the Car, the title character is sad because he's old and rusty. But is speed and beauty all it's cracked up to be?A Tail of Sammy Squirrel follows the mischievous Sammy's mission to get past the big dogs in the garden to reach the acorn tree.Meanwhile in Rip the Beagle, the puppy is very bored. All of his brothers and sisters have disappeared! Will he be next? And where will he end up?
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Cats & Dogs Couples Counselling
After years locked in conflict, many a cat and dog have turned to professional help for their fraught relationships. Can session time mend burnt bridges and resurrect broken trust built up between these adversaries? Joint counselling appears a wise decision back in the comfort of home - but inside the therapist’s office, it may prove a catastrophe!
Follow along as age-old enemies attempt reconciling their differences under one roof. Laugh, cry and hope alongside as cats and dogs navigate group therapy, revisiting past hurts, unlearning behaviours… even rediscovering how to play. Yet haunting these couches, a lingering question remains: can instincts rooted in eons ever transform enough for harmony – however fleeting – to prevail?
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The Mungonana CWA
The book’s audience will be anyone that appreciates a swiftly moving novella containing Aussie humour and the nuances therein.
Wacky characters abound in this fictional 1920s village, Mungonana and its surrounding districts.
It will appeal to readers who can identify with the characters’ less outrageous behaviour and no doubt, to some who can identify with the outrageous stuff.
Having indigenous content, the story should meet with their approval.
There are numerous fantasy animals in the mix. These will draw in younger adults and intrigue others from the above groups.
The main character is a 6 feet 4 inches, 16 stone blonde lady who is, at the age of 20, the uncompromising and undisputed leader of Mungonana.
She has scant regard for the male sex, however, near the end of the story we find a subtle change has occurred.
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Katherine the Great
From the moment she arrives, Alfred’s baby sister Katherine is destined for greatness!
She knows it deep down, and she’s determined to make sure the whole family knows it too!
But Alfred has a clever trick up his sleeve!
Could it have something to do with Great Granny’s secret recipe for irresistible chocolate mice treats?
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