Will anything wake Lydia Lou? A little ghost tries to give Lydia Lou a scare... but he can't even wake her up. So he fetches his noisy animal friends to help: Mew! Moo! Too-whit too-whoo! Wake up do, Lydia Lou! Will anything ever wake her? A gentle and playful bedtime read from the author of The Gruffalo, full of fun sounds which children will love to join in with time and time again.About the Author Julia Donaldson, the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate, is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's most-loved picture books. In addition, Julia writes fiction, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Karen George is a graduate of the Royal College of Art. This is her second picture book collaboration with Julia Donaldson after Freddie and the Fairy which Karen illustrated as the winner of the Waterstone's/Macmillan Children's Books Picture This competition. Karen lives in London with her husband and two sons.

A nail-biting - no, make that toe-biting - thrill ride through one boy's lifeHave you ever been kissed by a dog? Ever had to eat Vegemite off your sister's big toe? Have you had a job delivering teeth? Has a bloodthirsty magpie ever been out to get you? Ever woken up to discover that everything hovers? And have you eaten 67 hot dogs in ten minutes? I have. I'm Tom Weekly. This book is full of my stories, jokes, cartoon characters, ideas for theme park rides and other stuff I've made up. It's where I pour out whatever's inside my head. It gets a bit weird sometimes but that's how I roll. Illustrated by Gus GordonAbout the AuthorTristan Bancks is a writer and filmmaker. He has a background as an actor and television presenter in Australia and the UK. His short films have won a number of awards and have screened widely in festivals and on TV. Tristan has written a number of books for kids and teens, including the Mac Slater, Coolhunter series, It's Yr Life with Tempany Deckert, and My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up. Tristan's drive is to tell inspiring, fast-moving stories for young peopleAbout the IllustratorGus Gordon is an illustrator and author. He writes books about motorbike riding stunt chickens and dogs that live in trees. Gus lives on the northern beaches of Sydney with his wife and three children, where he has written and illustrated over 60 books for children. He has visited over 300 schools around Australia and loves speaking to kids about illustration, character design and the desire to control a wiggly line.

Meet Little Davey Warner. He lives in Sandhill Flats with his mum and dad and his brother Steve – and his stinky dog Max. Davey and his schoolmates –even Max – are MAD for cricket. All they want to do is play …but there’s always something getting in their way. In this second book in the series, Davey wishes he could be as good a cricketer as his older brother Steve, who’s always telling him to practise more. And there’s nothing else that Davey and his mates like to do more – the classroom is as good as the playground, right? Mr Mudge, the Year 6 teacher and absolute grump, doesn’t think so, especially after being donked on the head by the ball, and confiscates Davey’s precious bat, ‘Kaboom’. What’s Davey going to do without his precious bat? It’s like a part of his body. And of course a selector has turned up at club training, and Davey’s HOPELESS without his bat. He’s really happy for his mate, Sunil, though, who the selector taps on the shoulder. Davey’s feeling pretty down – that is, until Steve asks him to play up and fill in on his team for a big match. Davey’s ecstatic, but then realises that without Kaboom, he’ll let his brother down. He’s GOT to get Kaboom back …but how? And why does Mo Clouter think he can find it? In the meantime, Davey will keep practising, but will he be good enough to be play with his brother?About the Author David Warner is one of Australia's most popular cricketers, one of only a handful to be an automatic selection for T20, One-day and Test match sides. When not playing for Australia he represents his native state NSW and is one of the highest paid players in the IPL, plying his trade for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Asian-Australians are known to each other and the outside world by many labels: Quiet Achiever. FOB. Gangster Chigger. Mainlander. Banana. But are these labels based on some degree of truth, or only fiction? What is it like to grow up Asian in Australia? Unpredictable, honest, reflective and irreverent, this collection throws out the cliches and takes us behind the stereotypes. A young man tentatively steps toward manhood with Mariah Carey blasting in his ears, while two primary-school misfits stage a playground revolt. A white Australian woman describes mothering her adopted Asian son, and a teenage boy learns all about philandering from his visiting uncles. Here are respected public figures as well as exciting new voices, drawn from all walks of life and spanning several generations. With insight, courage and a large dose of humour, they shed new light on what it is like to grow up Asian, and Australian.

This book is part of the Excel Advanced skills series, which provides students with more challenging extension work in Mathematics. The Excel series of Start Up Maths for Years 1–7 have been specifically designed to be used as classroom or homework books in order to help students, teachers and parents with their understanding of Mathematics. Each book in the series covers the year's work in detail. Innovative features provide an integrated and supportive approach to learning. All units of work, review tests and Start Up sections are interrelated and cross-referenced to each other. This series of books is a must for students who want to cover the year's work comprehensively, with no gaps in their knowledge. The completion of this workbook in Year 1 will ensure that a student will be fully prepared for the work in Year 2. In this book you will find: 120 units of work to complete Twenty-four review tests for revision Over 2000 exercises to practise A Start Up section for extra help with understanding questions Comprehensive coverage of the year's work

Millie McDeevit screamed a screamSo loud it made her eyebrows steam.She screamed so loudHer jawbone broke,Her tongue caught fire,Her nostrils smoked...Poor Screamin' Millie is just one of the unforgettable characters in this wondrous new book of poems and drawings by the creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic. Here you will also meet Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O'Dare, the dancin' bear; the Human Balloon; and Headphone Harold.So come, wander through the Nose Garden, ride the Little Hoarse, eat in the Strange Restaurant, and let the magic of Shel Silverstein open your eyes and tickle your mind.A collection of humorous poems and drawings.About the Author Shel Silverstein is the author-artist of many beloved books of prose and poetry. He was a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter.

Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balance on their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and roller skate their way through the book. This delightful book forms part of the second stage in HarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of 10 more titles in August 2003, such all-time favourites as How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? and Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Ten Apples Up On Top belongs to the Green Back Book range.About The AuthorTheodor Seuss Geisel -- better known to millions of his fans as Dr. Seuss -- was born the son of a park superintendent in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904. After studying at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, and later at Oxford University in England, he became a magazine humorist and cartoonist, and an advertising man. He soon turned his many talents to writing children's books, and his first book -- And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street -- was published in 1937. His greatest claim to fame was the one and only The Cat in the Hat, published in 1957, the first of a hugely successful range of early learning books.

This book is part of the Excel Advanced skills series, which provides students with more challenging work in mathematics. The Excel series of Start Up Maths for Years 1-7 have been specifically designed to be as classroom or homework books in order to assist students, teachers and parents with their understanding of mathematics. Each book in the series covers the year's work in detail. Innovative features provide an integrated and supportive approach to learning. All units of work, review tests and Start Up sections are interrelated and cross-referenced to each other. This series of books is a must for students who want to cover the year's work comprehensively, with no gaps in their knowledge. The completion of this workbook in Year 1 will ensure that a student will be fully prepared for the work in Year 2. In this book you will find: 100 units of work to complete Eighteen review tests for revision Over 2000 exercises to practise A Start Up section for extra help with understanding questions Comprehensive coverage of the year's work

Specifically designed to be used as classroom or homework books in order to assist students, teachers and parents with their understanding of mathematics.In this book your child will find: 170 units of work to complete38 review tests for revisionover 2000 exercises to practisea Start Up section for extra help with understanding questionscomprehensive coverage of the year's work

Alfies in no hurry to get up ... until he finds out hes going to the park! But getting ready is hard when you have so many other things to do! From the creator of the best-selling I Love Ollie series.About the AuthorAnna Walker, author and illustrator of the I Love series, lives in Melbourne, Victoria. She completed a degree in Graphic Design in 1994 before becoming a freelance illustrator. Anna's illustrations have enjoyed international success in a broad range of products, from greeting cards to Christmas decorations. Anna's work has gained recognition in regular exhibitions and a Melbourne Art Directors Club award for best illustration.

Lucy is so excited about going on a beach holiday with her best friend Bonnie. They will have five whole days to learn how to become surfie girls together. But their friendship will also be tested - and not just by the waves!About the AuthorChristine has swapped St. Kilda life for a sea change, and lives down the Great Ocean Rd, in Fairhaven. She is settling in with her husband, three children, dog and after much nagging from her daughter, guinea-pig brothers. Chrissie also writes under the name Christine Keighery.

The Boy Files is a bang-up-to-date look at growing up issues, puberty and all the stuff boys really need to know!A frank, up-to-the-minute guide to boys' growing up issues. The Boy Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help boys navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty and guide them gently through the potential pitfalls. From willy worries, shaving and body hair, to girls, spots, bullying and staying safe in a cyber world, The Boy Files' chatty, big-brotherly style is a feel-good reference source for 'tweens and young teens.About the AuthorAlex Hooper-Hodson writes the 'Teen Talk' column for the Daily Record and for six years was the agony uncle for Sugar magazine, responding to boys' questions and problems.

Accept Herve Tullet's invitation to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of colour and tones, filled with whimsy and wonder. Follow the artist's simple instructions and suddenly colours appear ...mix ...splatter ...and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colours brought by an artist who joins such greats as Eric Carle and Leo Leoni as a true master of his craft. Just as in Press Here, Herve Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of colour, motion and interactivity without ever relying on the bells and whistles of technology. Remarkably he does it all within the confines of the flat surface of an unassuming printed page. Herve once again displays his unique genius and vision, creating a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here.

Zac is off to Spy Camp to survive in the outdoors. Can he get across the desert in time? Even super boy spies have to learn their awesome spying skills somewhere! First readers can now follow Zac Power as he trains for his missions! Join Zac Power at Spy Camp . . . and as Zac has a uncanny way of getting into trouble, he's sure to encounter some mini missions along the way! About the Author H.I.Larry is the pseudonym used by the writers of the bestselling Zac Power children's series.

The Excel Start Up Maths series of workbooks for Years 3-7 have been specifically designed to be used as classroom or homework books in order to assist students, teachers and parents with their understanding of mathematics. Each book in the series covers the year's work in detail. Innovative features provide an integrated and supportive approach to learning. All units of work, review tests and Start Up sections are interrelated and cross-referenced to each other. This series of books is a must for students who want to cover the year's work comprehensively, with no gaps in their knowledge. The completion of this workbook in Year 4 will ensure that a student will be fully prepared for the work in Year 5.

Lift the flaps to help Little Penguin find his friend in this story full of opposites.Little Penguin goes to visit his friend, and the journey involves lots of opposites over and under, high and low, and of course up and down. Each spread features a unique flap that illustrates the opposites and makes reading this story an interactive experience.About the AuthorBritta Teckentrup is the author and illustrator of over 60 children's books, including the bestselling Big Smelly Bear, How Big Is The World? And Grumpy Cat, which was selected by the Booktrust's Bookstart scheme 250,000 copies to be distributed to families throughout the UK.Britta has been published in over 20 different countries. Her fine art work has been frequently exhibited at her London gallery and at art fairs all over the world. She has published several books with Hachette.