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Bigfoot vs Yeti: A love story

The Bigfoots and the Yetis live on either side of the great rift. They have been fighting for as long as anyone can remember. Every day, the Bigfoots throw fruit at the Yetis, and the Yetis throw snowballs at the Bigfoots. But one day, one Bigfoot and one Yeti decide to find what lies at the end of the rift. But what they find at the end of the rift is something completely unexpected. And the relationship between the Bigfoots and the Yetis is about to change forever.

PRC Number: 1266895 (3-4 booklist)

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Bob and Dob

There was once a small bird called BOB.

BOB had a brother.

BOB’s brother was named DOB.

DOB enjoyed telling tales that got his brother BOB in trouble.

Because DOB was . . . a DOBBER.

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Dropbear

Up there! Grey hair! Grim stare! Beware . . . Dropbear!

Take a rhyming romp through the bush, where things aren’t always as they seem. Hold your breath and count to three as a gang of Aussie animals share spooky stories about Dropbear, the rumored meanie who lives way up in an old gum tree. But when one little birdie decides to investigate the truth, it turns out that even Dropbears deserve the benefit of the doubt.

PRC Number: 1423915 (k-2 booklist)

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Emmie Builds Something New

Emmie the mouse is an extraordinary inventor. There is no problem she can't fix! But then a new kind of problem arrives. The type of problem that has claws, a long swishy tail and a mischievous gleam in its eyes ... Emmie is sure that she has an idea big enough to frighten the problem away. But perhaps the best way to tackle a problem is friendship, not fear?

A cat-and-mouse caper with a unique twist, this is a captivating tale that celebrates innovation, resilience and the power of kindness.

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Happy Barry Capybara: Gone Bananas

Happy Barry Capybara is the most chilled-out animal on the savannah.

When his friend the cheeky squirrel monkey, Harry, and his cousins are fighting over the last banana, Barry is left to decide who will get it.

Which monkey will win the favour of Barry? Or will Barry have a new lesson to teach them about what it means to share?

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Mum for Sale

Errol's mum won't get off the phone. So there's only one thing for Errol to do ... Find out what happens when cheeky Errol puts his mum up for sale!

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O.M.G: Oh My G.O.A.T!

Oh my, Goat! What do you say when you see something very surprising, like ... Outstanding Marching Grasshoppers? Or an Overjoyed Massive Goldfish?! Find out with Duck and Goat in this playful new laugh-out-loud story.

Celebrating the fun in reading, introducing kids to playful acronyms, initials and wordplay.

PRC Number: 1423375 (K-2 booklist)

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Shmoof

A dog makes a great best friend ... unless you are a cat! An adorable picture book from the author of the bestselling and much-loved Floof.

Shmoof is Shmoofy.

Shmoof is super shmoofy.

Shmoof is ready to be best friends.

But Floof? Floof is not so sure...

PRC Number: 1357342 (K-2 booklist)

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Spiro

Spiro's formula for spidery success- 11% hunger to succeed (or actual hunger)

34% trying again and again ... and again! 53% giving it another shot

And 2% spider silk. A hilarious tale of one spider's determined search for a decent meal.

PRC Number: 1240904 (K-2 booklist)

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Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog

Inspired by the amazing true story of the tiny dog who captured the heart of a nation.

Join Valerie on her unforgettable journey and discover just how far a brave little dog can go!

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