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Roland Harvey
There is so much to discover in this richly detailed book about the quintessential Australian beach holiday. Where’s Wally meets Magic Beach.
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E. Lockhart
The story of one family, one summer, and one act that may never be forgiven.
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Sarah Dessen
Louna’s years working at her mother’s wedding planning business–as well as the tragic end of her first love–have shaped her cynical views on romance, but the arrival of serial-dater Ambrose…
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Giles Andreae
Dive into the ocean for a noisy rhyming romp packed with favourite sea creatures brought to life with fun, vibrant artwork. This bestselling picture book from an award-winning creative team…
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An irresistible companion to the best-selling At the Beach, guaranteed to occupy children for hours as they search the illustrations for the people, creatures and activities identified in the very…
Lisa Shanahan
The warm-hearted story of Henry Hoobler and the summer when a new friend, a silver bike and unexpected adventures turn him inside out like a pocket, into something new -…
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Jeannie Baker
When a young boy visits a tropical rain forest, he pretends it is a long time ago and that extinct and rare animals live in the forest, and aboriginal children…
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Alison Lester
The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term.
Amy Schwartz
From making faces and running races to snapping beans and wearing jeans, Amy Schwatz creates a cosy picture of friendship and love, perfect for Valentine’s Day and all year round.
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Jared Thomas
Erica wants a dog. So dad brings home a new pet… a baby water buffalo! Shallow the buffalo and her friend Bruno the dog have a lot of fun, get…
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Kate DiCamillo
New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving yet witty story of an unforgettable summer friendship.
John Burningham
One day Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat. But the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and lots more friends decide to…
June Factor
June Factor’s simple text and Alison Lester’s delightful illustrations combine to create a special magic that captures the feeling of summer and all that it brings: changing weather, family gatherings…
Ann Brashares
1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Brashares’s The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series was a worldwide phenomenon, and she’s back with a beautifully written novel about love, class…
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Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a…
Hilary Reyl
A heartwarming and original story about acceptance, falling in love for the first time and learning that the line between reality and imagination does not have to be fixed.
Yvette Poshoglian
Ella and Olivia enrol in Nippers at Two Pines Beach! But will they be ready for the surf club carnival?
