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Miss Petitfour enjoys having adventures that are just the right size. She's an expert at baking and eating fancy iced cakes, and her favourite mode of travel is par avion. On windy days, she takes her sixteen cats out for an airing. Join Miss Petitfour and her equally eccentric felines on five magical outings.

Annie loves her pet snails. They have adventures together and she makes them a special home in an ice-cream container, where they should be very happy.

Ava loves playing shops. Can she get Billy to buy anything.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Portrayed as the villain in many a fairy tale, Mr Wolf wants to change his image. First, he has to persuade Mr Piranha, Mr Shark and Mr Snake that they, too, should change their ways and join him in overturning injustice, rather than simply eating the opposition. But, doing good deeds, such as rescuing cats in trees and freeing dogs in the pound, are not the simple exercises Mr Wolf anticipated.

One by one, the bad guys are vanishing. Taken! By a creature with way too many teeth and far too many bottoms. Is this the end? Maybe. But will it be funny? You bet your butts it will!

It's a zombie kitten apocalpyse. Don't panic and don't cry. Just sit back and watch the fur fly as the world's worst good guys take on Mad Marmalade's meowing monsters.

The Bad Guys -- I mean, Shadow Squad-G -- have saved the world from butt-handed evil and now it's time to PARTY! But Mr Snake doesn't feel like partying. Ohhh, no. He's WAY too powerful for that. Mr Snake would rather mess with things that could RIP OPEN A DOORWAY into a whole new world of horror, mayhem and . . . BLOOD-CURDLING BADNESS. Better put your party pants on ice. It's the Bad Guys Episode 11!

The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to borrow a rocket . . . And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits . . . And Mr Piranha might have eaten too many bean burritos . . . But seriously, how bad can it be? How bad?! Super bad. Its one small step for the Sort-Of-International-League-Of-Good-Guys-Guys. Its one giant leap for The Bad Guys.

OK. It's time to stop messin' around ... In this episode, The One is going to be reunited with The Others. You are going to actually meet the real dread Overlord Splaargon. And one character is going to change everything you thought you knew.

Forget what you know. This book changes everything. Someone's found her voice and she has a lot to tell you.

The bad guys have a daring plan to rescue ten thousand chickens from a high-security cage farm. But, as one of them is known as The Chicken Swallower, this mission could prove very tricky. Meet a new member of the team and watch out for the super villain who might just be the end of them.

The Bad Guys are about to have a very bad day. Mr Wolf and his bad, bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig. And, this nasty little furball wants revenge.

If their life was a series, this would be the end. Ready? The multiverse is about to get dark. Real dark ... It's The Bad Guys, Episode 19.

If you love animals and good stories, then you will really enjoy this book of short stories about dogs, cats, horses, dolphins and whales.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Come on board the Airship Cumulus with Jools the ocelot and Vern the meerkat as they travel the world to find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics. A new magazine every month - so take your pick.

Grandparents are special. In these four short stories from Western Australia, four Aboriginal Australian writers have crafted stories featuring grandparents with their families. Fun, adventurous tales, featuring Noonga and Wongutha words, illustrations and local knowledge.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

The Jindaberg Jets season is well underway, but the Jets are still without a win and the team is out of sorts. Charles seems to have lost his ability to score goals - coincidentally, he's also lost his special boots! Meanwhile, Benji is struggling with co-captain Charlotte's super serious approach to training. The search for the missing boots begins, and in this case, everyone's a suspect! Will the two champion Charlies be able solve this mystery AND find their winning form?

Charles was the best player in the boys' football team. Charlotte was the best player in the girls' side. But this season they're both playing in the same mixed team. Is there room for two Champion Charlies on one side? And can they get past their rivalry to help form the greatest football team Jindaberg Primary has ever seen? With prankster teammates, a karaoke coach, dancing dads and an arch rival with an axe to grind, the Champion Charlies soon learn that achieving success is not going to be easy . . . but it sure will be fun!

A group of pilgrims gather in Paris at Notre Dame. Their leader, Chaucer, the cat from London, suggests they pass the time by retelling stories from their countries of origin, including Australia, the West Indies, Africa, North America, China and India.

Cleo's best friend is away, her parents are busy and there's nothing to do but count raindrops or tidy her room. Just when she thinks that she'll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea. In the second story, Cleo longs for a pet but her mum and dad say no. Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere unexpected. Two short stories about six year old Cleo.

Having a big imagination means you can always find a way to have fun. Two short stories about six year old Cleo.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Set sail with Captain Ahab the spider, Shasta the Brolga and Bob the odd-job otter on the SS Webweaver as they go with the flow and find the best stories, poems, plays, articles, puzzles and comics.

Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors. As a Scout, he is prepared for anything. Anything, that is, except meeting a bear! When Cub meets Brown, a young bear who also loves nature and its wonders, he find that the outdoors, and the indoors, are full of surprises, adventures and friendship.

From an awesome sports car to a terrifying cyclone, from magical creatures to a haunted mango tree, these tales from up north are an enjoyable collection of well-written short stories full of fun, adventure and magic.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

You will be dazzled by EVERYTHING in this book. Here you will find a collection of awesome new stories from the genius who always, without fail, brings you The Best stories, including the boy with the musical bum, rampaging dead dinosaurs, freaked-out ninjas in outer space and so much more.

A picture book of fairytales, folklore, Greek legends, Bible stories, poetry and contemporary short stories with strong themes of freedom and justice that reflect the purpose and work of Amnesty International.

Twelve funny, philosophical short stories about angry animals. First comes the hyrax, angry at the sun for not being around when he wants it. Elephant is angry with himself for trying to climb a tree that he always falls out of. Beetle and earthworm try to outdo each other by being more angry than the other. Lobster sells all kinds of anger door-to-door. Then, one day, all anger disappears and the animals are worried.

Three stories, mostly about about birds. Birds who can't fly and snakes who can. Mistakes to be made and problems to be solved. Great enemies and even greater friends.

Ethan eats everything except peas. What will he do when there's nothing else to eat.

Every Saturday, with a hop, a skip and a magical twirl, Mia, Emma and Grace turn into fairy dancers.

Feisty typically describes one who is relatively small, lively, determined and courageous. Girls can rescue themselves - just watch Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Thumbelina use their talents and brains to problem-solve their way out of some tricky situations.

Stories and poems about children, nature and animals from the author who lives in a small village surrounded by the Royal National Park. Included are tales about Ben, the Galah, and the ferry that still travels between Bundeena and Cronulla.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Three Felicity Wishes stories combined in one book - Fashion fiasco, Decorating disaster and Skating surprise.

Every fairy loves to shop and Felicity is no exception in Glittering Giveaways with three short stories.

Felicity's dream of taking centre stage finally comes true.

Little moral tales of Felicity Wishes and her fairy friends.

It's time for the Under 11s Merridale Fever team to show their ball skills to some of Australia's biggest football stars when they attend camp at the National Academy of Ball Sports. Who will earn a spot in the Game of Stars? Kat and Crabbie find their that some of their toughest challenges take place off the field. Can they learn from their football heroes and take it to the next level when it counts?

Sixteen short stories about NRL fables, tales and legends. Each club is included with references to to current NRL players, teams and events.

Come on an adventure to magical worlds full of fairies, goblins, elves and flying carpets. There are enchanted rings, talking animals and changelings. These seven tales from long ago celebrate kindness, compassion and courage. Are you brave enough to come on the journey?

Children, listen and take heed, As this little book you read. Always do just as you should, And be obedient and good. Never headstrong, rude or proud, Or lazy, careless, wild or loud. All your evil ways amend, Or you will meet a dreadful end.

Nine short stories featuring the iconic 1950's claymation character and his friends. There's Pokey the horse, Prickle and Goo, as well as those scheming Blockheads. A comic book for all ages, this is one for Gumby fans or those new to comics.

What has mummies and monsters, bogey babysitters and demon dinner ladies? It can only be a Horrid Henry Halloween story collection! In fact, it's Henry's spookiest collection yet, filled with his most hilariously horrid and frighteningly funny adventures.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

This collection of short stories from India contains fearsome tigers, greedy elephants, stories of trickery and cunning, mighty gods and goddesses, and even a dancing goat.

If you've ever wanted to know how to make a grumpysaurus happy or whether an ex-pirate can still drive the bus without his lucky feather, then you'll be able to answer these questions. Begin to read this book and one imaginative story just won't be enough. You'll want to read just one more.

A collection of very short but profound stories about a little king in a big world. His endeavours meet with varying degrees of success. The little king has much to learn and nature has much to teach him. Some lessons are droll, funny and ironic but all are profound.

The King was at his counting house, counting his money. The Queen and the maid were going about their business too. Three stories based around the nursery rhyme, 'Sing a Song of Sixpence'.

Welcome to a fantastic world populated by singing turtles, boys who wrestle wolves, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from Japanese folklore passed down from generation to generation, the six enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and important lessons, they're sure to become story time favourites.

Lemonade Jones likes life to be loud and exciting. But it's hard when there are rules to follow. What happens when you forget the rules and do something wrong? Lemonade Jones often gets so excited she forgets the right thing to do. Will she learn from her mistakes?

This collection of ten short, easy to read Japanese folktales is filled with strange happenings and magic, thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and valuable lessons. Through the pages ogres, dragons and gold magically appear. Good and bad do battle, some resorting to sneakiness, violence and deceit.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Lottie is a creative 7 year old with big dreams of being a fashion designer. Her unique designs are eye-catching and get noticed. Will her dreams of being a fashion designer come true?

Lottie Perkins is a 7 year old dream chaser. This week she dreams of being a pop singer. With a little help from her friends, her dream may come true.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Both Mango and Bambang are left star-struck when Bambang's cousin comes to town with Hollywood actress Minter Verbena. But when disaster strikes, Bambang is the true star of the show.

Mango and Bambang are a dynamic duo. They are a little girl called Mango and her best friend, Bambang, who just happens to be a tapir. Together, they search for a hobby for Bambang and join forces to defeat the evil Dr Cynthia Prickle-Posset, who is determined to steal Bambang for her Museum of the Unusual.

Mango Allsorts, a busy little urbanite, and Bambang, a lost tapir and definitely not a pig, are unlikely friends. Mango is an irrepressible girl with a wonderful optimism and a very hectic schedule that includes karate, diving, playing chess and the clarinet. Bambang is a stranger in a big city. Everything is large and scary, confusing and intimidating. But, together, they are a remarkable duo, bringing a little magic and adventure into each other's life.

When a small but mischievous tapir guest comes to stay in the busy city with Mango Allsorts and Bambang, things soon get into a rather troublesome tangle.

What would you take on an adventure with you? The ants are preparing to march, and every ant packs something practical, but one ant chooses to take a book ... what good will that be on a long journey? Join Australian Children's Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky to find out! This story is also available to download from the ACLF website and you can read along with Ursula as she shares her story with us. https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au/read-with-ursula

Let's dream of what we can become, Mother Earth. Explore this collection of beautifully illustrated poems about nature to celebrate the wonder of our precious world.

If you've ever wanted to go on a magical adventure or been to an unusual party, then you'll love the five stories included in this book.

Barny the lamb and his two friends Shaama and Billy are sick and tired of being picked on at the petting farm where they live. They decide to form a gang - THE NERD HERD. But how will they ever show the other animals how brave they are, when they are faced with a gigantic cat, vicious dog, a raging bull and a fox that is outsmarting everyone and stealing all the chooks? Read the first instalment of this hilarious series to venture into the world of punny wisecracks, sheepishly great friends, wooly adventures and baaaarmy ideas, all in one book.

Includes three intriguing fable-like stories. When Tashi's mother falls ill and is unable to work, Tashi looks to the monkeys on a Himalayan tea plantation for help. Yazul and his clan, trapped inside their desert fortress by bandits, are saved from starvation by fiercesome dragon kites. Issa, the old mountain guide, has his life turned upside down when he stumbles upon a camel sheltering a baby girl in a desert storm.

Five short stories showing the humour in everyday situations included are stories about bubbles, pet flies, cranky umbrellas and crazy kitchens.

From the author of The Wind in the Willows comes this delightful tale of a boy who discovers that there is a dragon living in the downs above his house. But this is no ordinary dragon - it's a smart, thoughtful and poetry-loving dragon. The boy and the dragon become friends, but the villagers also discover the dragon and send for the great dragon slayer St. George. The boy and the dragon need a plan, a plan that will save the life of this unique and delightful dragon.

Either the wisest man in the village or the biggest fool, Mulla Nasruddin, deals his unique sense of justice and wisdom to thieves, neighbours and religious men alike. Laugh out loud while you follow this trickster on his classic adventures to find out why he rides a donkey backwards.

Rory's bike has big yellow wheels, a bell ... and training wheels. Can he learn to ride without them.

Using the club mascots and various Rugby League players and captains, these books will allow readers to read about Rugby League and their favourite clubs and players, whilst engaging with text and practicing reading strategies. Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

Any two Countdown or Blast Off magazines can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

A great collection of exciting and beautifully illustrated stories in a different format. To read the articles go to https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/magazine.html

Deep in the Australian bush, Bottersnikes live in rubbish heaps along dusty roadsides. They have green, wrinkly skin, cheese grater noses and long, pointy ears that go red when they're angry, which is most of the time. Giggling Gumbles are cheerful little creatures who can be squashed into all sorts of shapes. They can't pop back into their proper shape unless helped. This makes the friendly Gumbles useful to the lazy Bottersnikes, who have some very nasty tricks planned.

Three charming stories about everyday things.

Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.

See how a native animal can live beside humans, being appreciated as a wild creature not a pet, and still provide pleasure. Fred, the black-tailed wallaby, likes eating apricots and mandarins but is careless with his tail.

The author's own observations of the echidna that lives in the bush near her home. George, the echidna, likes ants and termites but he doesn't like the smell of gum boots.

An anthology of beastly bedtime short stories from some of Australia's most loved children's authors including Morris Gleitzman and Andy Griffiths. Filled with terrific twists, some on traditional tales, from sleepovers of doom to pirate dance parties - these stories are sure to have kids shaking in their bed... with laughter. Bursting with humour and full of spooky illustrations from Anne Yi, illustrator of the best-selling Alice Miranda and Clementine Rose series, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat is the perfect solution for bedtime blues.

Welcome to a fantastic world populated by lonely dragons, adventuresome boys, magical elves, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from folklore passed down from generation to generation, the ten enchanting Japanese children's stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and important lessons, they're sure to become story time favourites.

Each of the stories in this collection focuses on the importance of a horse or pony to their owner. They are adventure stories, love stories, drama stories. And in each story, a horse or pony reminds us how important it is to care for each other.

Violet loves watching magic tricks. But when her mum takes her to see a magician, Violet becomes the star of the show.

Dog is the smart one, who knows things because he reads books. Wolf isn't so smart, he's more of an action-before-investigation type wolf. But, when Wolf finds a fact-filled book in the library, he thinks he'll outsmart his clever cousin, Dog. Packed with information, activities, quizzes, rhymes and curious conversations between Wolf and Dog.

Meet the inhabitants of the house called fourteen and its overgrown garden. To name just a few, there's Sid the mosquito exploring the delights of the house, and Derek the rat who is sniffing out old socks for supper. Ethel the chicken is trying to persuade the world she's not an orange, while Arnold the mouse spends more time in the trap than out of it.

From a falling star to a lonely whale, an entertaining lizard to an enterprising penguin, these Indigenous stories are full of wonder, adventure and enduring friendships. Told in the style of traditional teaching stories, these animal tales take young readers on adventures of self-discovery and fulfillment.

A fun, barf-filled action-packed, seriously gross book by the author of the '''Freaky''' series So you know all of those really yucky disgusting and gross, icky things that we talked about in Book One? Well, guess what? There's more disturbingly gross stuff that your parents don't like talking about in Book Two! For example, if you "upchuck," will it land on your head? And where does your nose go when it runs? How did a "streaker" end up in the book?