A moving and heartwarming verse novel from CBCA shortlisted author Pip Harry about friendship, new experiences and staying true to yourself. When a Manly school sets out to bring a country class to the city for a beach visit, three very different kids find each other and themselves. Noah is fearless in the surf. So where does his courage go when his best mate pushes him around? Lottie loves collecting facts about bugs, but she doesn't know what to do about her dad filling their lonely hous...

Nine rowers, 2,000 grueling yards, and one chance for gloryTall, naturally talented, and the offspring of Olympians, superstar siblings Leni and Cristian Popescu are set to row Harley Grammar to victory in the annual Head of the River race. With six months until the big race, the twins can't lose. Or can they? When Cristian is seduced by the easy route of performance-enhancing drugs, and Leni is suffocated with self-doubt, their bright futures start to fade. Juggling famil...

Kate Elliot isn't trying to fit in—that's the whole point of being a goth, isn't it? Everything about her—from her hair to her clothes—screams different and the girls at her school give her a wide berth. How can Kate be herself, really herself, when she's hiding her big secret? The one that landed her in boarding school in the first place. She's buried it down deep but it always seems to surface. But then sometimes your soul mates sneak up on you in the most unlikely of places. Like Norris...

A CBCA NOTABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 ABIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR (AGES 0-6)I'm jumping waves at the beach with Dad.If they're small I can leap over their frothy peaks.Easy!But further out, when they're big, you have to duck dive under.Maisie is learning about ocean swimming at the beach. The small waves are easy, but how will...

Starting school is not so scary when you have a buddy by your side. A reassuring story that will give children comfort and confidence as they start school, from CBCA award-winning author Pip Harry and illustrator Clare Yang.Luca and Jas are off to school, and it's time to meet their Year 6 buddies! School is so big and busy, but their buddies are there to show them the way and help them feel safe and welcome. Join Luca and Jas as they make friends, discover new thi...

Cuddles is an inside dog, so when his family goes on a farm holiday he is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs - a charming story about being brave and trying new experiences by award-winning children's author Pip Harry with illustrations by Carolyn DavisCuddles loves warm laps, snuggly couches and soft beds. He is most definitely an inside dog. So when his family decides to bring him along on a farm holiday, Cuddles is horrified to find himself out...

At Nan's place there are so many marvellous things, earrings and bracelets, and glittering rings. But most special of all are Nan's spare kisses, always ready for let-downs and misses. A warm-hearted celebration of the endless supply of love (and treats!) that grandmothers have for their grandchildren.Eve's Nan has lots of spares. A spare key in her pot plant for after-school drop-ins. Seats at the table for morning tea pop-ins. A collection of teacups in all shape...

It's an encyclopedia ... all about Andy!The Andypedia is a complete guide to every book, every story and every character in the world of Andy Griffiths' books. It's also a complete guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Andy himself – including the answers to questions people are always asking him, like "How old were you when you started writing?" and "How many books have you actually written?" and "Where do you get your ideas from?" and "Did al...

A laugh-out-loud, fake relationship romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.What if your plus one could be the one...?Cara has officially run out of men. Her most recent dates have gone from bad to worse, and when her dating app informs her there is no one left in her area to choose from, she is at a dead end.But with a summer of events ahead of her, she needs to find a solution, fast; someone to keep her compa...

Hungover, underpaid and overwhelmed, this isn't where Penny expected to be as she reached her late twenties. A sharp, smart and witty look at adulting - Fleabag meets Sorrow and Bliss with a splash of Dolly Alderton.'No Hard Feelings is clever, funny and surprisingly sweet, and Penny captured my heart' Toni JordanI exist on validation from emotionally unavailable men, biscuits, and cheap wine, and it's easier to get off with Max than a Tiny Te...

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, fake dating rom-com from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh! Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry ✨ Tropes & themes ✨ ✧ Sun-drenched romance ☀️ ✧ Fake dating ✧ Meet cute ✧ Second chances Don’t get mad, get Ethan!Lana has had enough. Her ‘perfect’ sister is getting married. In Australia. On Lana’s 30th birthday and no one seems to have noticed. To mak...

A rollercoaster ride of enemies-to-lovers romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.'The queen of rom com!' **Rebecca RaisinTwo reluctant housemates. One question: Is this your place or mine...?When Serena is kicked out of her flat, an offer from her friend, Taylor, to house sit for her while she and her husband go travelling could not be better timing. But unfortunately for Serena she’s not the only one to have ...