Booklists
Challenge Level : K-2 | Challenge Level : 3-4 | Challenge Level : 5-6 | Challenge Level : 7-9 | Challenge Level : 9plus |
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643484
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A cowboys legend
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. ISBN 9781458649317
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(21 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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36643
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Around the world
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. ISBN 9781458649171
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(7 of 24)
Publisher National Rugby League, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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965924
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Backyard footy
Backyard footy is fun on your own but even more fun with others. As the children kick and hand pass their way between backyards, they pick up more and more players and have more and more fun. ISBN 9780734421517
Publisher Lothian Books, 2023
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Merrison, Carl & Campbell, Samantha (ill) |
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Backyard tennis
A mum wants to share her love of tennis with her daughter, but they do not have a court. An improvised solution of a washing line strung between two chairs proves a worthy substitute. The picture book explores what happens when friends spy their game and ask to join in. ISBN 9780734421548
Publisher Lothian Books, 2024
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Merrison, Carl & Campbell, Samantha (ill) |
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8551
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Big ball of string, The
A small boy wants to play soccer. He doesn't have a ball so he uses a big ball of string. He has a wonderful time kicking it around the park and along the street but by the time he gets home, his ball has disappeared. ISBN 9781741146158
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2004
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Mueller, Ross & Smith, Craig (ill) |
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643492
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Brothers in league
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 ISBN 9781458649218
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(11 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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4774
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Brush with Tim
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. ISBN 9781458649164
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(6 of 24)
Publisher National Rugby League, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643479
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Eating around the world
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. ISBN 9781458649270
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(17 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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Ella and Olivia series
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. Series
Ella and Olivia series
(34 books)
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Poshoglian, Yvette & McDonald, Danielle (ill |
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1040013
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Ella and Olivia: Dance divas
Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia's ballet school is raising money for the puppies, kittens and other creatures at the local animal shelter by holding a dance concert. And everyone is invited! ISBN 9781761207907
Series
Ella and Olivia series
(33 of 34)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2023
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Poshoglian, Yvette & McDonald, Danielle (ill |
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14243
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Game of rugby league, The
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. ISBN 9781458649324
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(22 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643300
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Game, The
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. ISBN 9781458649119
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(1 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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15142
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Goal
Preston Pig is on the loose with unequalled world class football skills. Mister Wolf doesn't stand a chance. ISBN 9780007711161
Publisher Collins, 2002
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McNaughton, Colin |
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803496
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Goal!!!
Australian Matildas goalkeeper, Lydia Williams, shares a fantastic story about some greatly skilled animals and what it means to be part of a team. ISBN 9781760526146
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Williams, Lydia & Gifford, Lucinda (ill) |
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639794
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Going to the footy
Yay! The footy's on. How will you get there? On a bus? In a boat? On a plane? ISBN 9781925936964
Publisher Magabala Books, 2019
Topics /
Aboriginal content /
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Coombes, Debbie |
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643302
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Going to the game
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. ISBN 9781458649126
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(2 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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4292
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Great goal! Marvellous mark!
Get ready for a great game of footy. There's plenty of action and masses of mud. Who will kick the first goal? Who will take the best mark? And will the yellow team win? ISBN 9781925272673
Publisher Ford Street Publishing, 2017
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Germein, Katrina & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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36334
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Grug plays cricket
Cricket is another ball game altogether with Grug. ISBN 9780731814039
Series
Grug series
(34 books)
Publisher Simon & Schuster (Australia) Limited, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Prior, Ted |
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3221
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Grug plays soccer
A brand-new goal for Grug and Cara, the snake. ISBN 9780731814060
Series
Grug series
(34 books)
Publisher Simon & Schuster (Australia) Limited, 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Prior, Ted |
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Grug series
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. Series
Grug series
(34 books)
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Prior, Ted |
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916654
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I want to be a sports star
So you want to be a Sports Star? What kind will you be? A Surfer? A Fencer? A Football Star? Maybe a Tennis Star or a Pro Skater riding rails? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Taylor, Frankie (and Lucky) as they imagine their way through the thrill of sports and Olympic medal dreams. ISBN 9781922503596
Publisher Larrikin House, 2022
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Anastasiou, Mary & Tortop, Anil (ill) |
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5802
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It is a try!
In rugby league, scoring a try is the aim of the game. Find out how to score one and what happens then. ISBN 9781458649188
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(8 of 24)
Publisher National Rugby League, 2010
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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5248
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Kick with my left foot
I pull the sock on my left foot. I pull the sock on my right foot. I lace up the boot on my left foot. I lace up the boot on my right foot. It's time for footy. ISBN 9781743313442
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
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Seden, Paul & Briggs, Karen (ill) |
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643475
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Marnie teaches the Sea Eagles
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. ISBN 9781458649256
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(15 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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15049
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Nina Rose's toes
When Nina Rose disobeys her ballet teacher and mother and continues to dance on her toes, she is unable to dance in the annual Christmas concert. Nina Rose learns a lesson the hard way. ISBN 9780975207611
Publisher Sassey Pty Ltd, 2004
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Wise, Sandra & Linton, Lina (ill) |
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643473
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No rules!
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. ISBN 9781458649232
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(13 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan & Bennett, John (ill) |
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643416
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NRL game day
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. ISBN 9781458649195
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(9 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan & Barr, Simon (ill) |
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643305
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NRL lunchbox
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. ISBN 9781458649133
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(3 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643418
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NRL uniforms
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. ISBN 9781458649225
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(12 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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689210
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Peanut goes for the gold
Peanut does things in their own way. They love cartwheeling and having banana pancakes! When they decide to become a rhythmic gymnast, nothing will stop them. Their routine is perfect - perfectly Peanut! ISBN 9780062941008
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2020
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Van Ness, Jonathan & Reid, Gillian (ill) |
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643483
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Robbie's story
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. ISBN 9781458649300
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(20 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
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 books from this series may be read as Challenge books; up to five more can be read as personal choice books. Go to the Series lists for individual book titles. Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(24 books)
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Various |
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643485
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Rugby league world cup
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. ISBN 9781458649331
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(23 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643276
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Saved!
Little Lydia loves sport. She lives in the outback and is friends with all the animals. When she asks Emu, Kangaroo and Koala to play sport with her, she soon discovers that each of them has a special talent. But does Lydia have a gift for sport too? And if she does, how will she discover it? ISBN 9781760524708
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Williams, Lydia & Gifford, Lucinda (ill) |
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643481
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State of origin
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. ISBN 9781458649294
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(19 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan & Bennett, John (ill) |
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Super speedy sloth, The
Ever since she was small, Spike wished she could be a super speedy sloth on a great rescue spree. The other sloths said it just wasn't right but Spike was read to show them her might. A joyful and inspiring zero to hero story. ISBN 9781760978488
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2023
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Young, Rebecca & McKenzie, Heath (ill) |
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643477
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The Titan from Papua New Guinea
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. ISBN 9781458649263
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(16 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643480
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Training like a Bronco!
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. ISBN 9781458649287
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(18 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643474
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Training with Luke
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. ISBN 9781458649249
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(14 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643417
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Trent and the bullies
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. ISBN 9781458649201
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(10 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan & Barr, Simon (ill) |
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659254
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Twelve days of kindness
One little girl realises that a girl in her class is struggling to make friends. With the help of their football coach they came up with a plan. Can their school football team bring them together, and expand their friendship group? ISBN 9781925594751
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Brooke, Cori & Burrows, FIona (ill) |
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32200
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When I am sad
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. ISBN 9781458649157
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(5 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2010
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Hirsch, Suzan & Konye, Paul (ill) |
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17890
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Where am I?
There is a big difference between watching a game of rugby league on television and actually being there. Read what it is like watching the game live. ISBN 9781458649140
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(4 of 24)
Publisher National Rugby League, 2010
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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643486
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Who is the winner?
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. ISBN 9781458649348
Series
Rugby League Reads K-2 League Stars
(24 of 24)
Publisher MacMillan, 2011
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Hirsch, Suzan |
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4868
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Willy the wimp
When he is bullied by a gorilla gang, Willy, the chimpanzee, answers a bodybuilding advertisement to grow big and strong. ISBN 9780744567014
Publisher Walker Books, 1998
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Browne, Anthony |
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4864
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Willy the wizard
Willy the chimp loves football. But, he doesn't have any boots, so he's never picked for the team. Then, one evening, Willy is given a strange pair of old-looking football boots and his luck is about to change. ISBN 9780552549356
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2003
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Browne, Anthony |
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