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The newest pranks, adventures, and school drama from Big Nate, now an animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon! Big Nate is a legend at P.S. 38, where he and friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee, Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade...

Thirteen-year-old Natalie lives a double life. By day, she’s an average eighth grader at Golden Trails Middle. At night, she’s Gnat112, a streamer for her favorite video game, Alienlord. But when the new girl moves in next door, will Natalie's double...

Amy feels like everything is going wrong. For a start, she’s just found out she isn’t going to the same high school as everyone else. Add to that her annoying younger brothers, Pops’ worsening dementia and Cassie, her supposed best friend, being meaner...

It’s the end of the world as we know it ... catastrophes abound in this anthology of end times tales by young Australian writers! Delve into their doomsday imaginations and find out what the future holds in poems, stories, games, activities, and...

Based on the wildly popular webcomic from Tapas, Unfamiliar is an endearing and whimsical story full of magical mayhem, offbeat outsiders, and the power of friendships and found family. Young kitchen witch Planchette gets an incredible deal on a new...

Everyone’s favourite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs!When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Pip learns how to listen to her gut! Pip loves to cook and loves to bake. But will the monsters like her cake? Cooking is Pip's favourite thing to do. But when she accidentally...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Bruno learns to dance to his own beat! ‘Why won't Bruno dance?' says Pat. 'There must be a fix for that!' Bruno is a talented dancer, but he's too shy to bust a move in front of his...

Get ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson. A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her...

Everyone's scared of something and sometimes they have the opposite scary to you. Can you turn your scary upside down?An interactive and clever book about facing your fears by debut author and illustrator, Andy Hardiman. 

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.    Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy and Lady Delilah – but things are never calm for long at Sullivan...

The newest collection of comics featuring Big Nate, who is now the star of a new animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. Nate Wright's life kind of stinks. His dad's habit of handing out healthy snacks ruins another Halloween. His...

A charming new comic collection, just right for middle grade readers, about the love and friendship between a boy and his dog! Based on the award-winning comic strip by Brian Basset. Follow the adventures of 10-year-old Red, a boy who dreams of going...

This just in!  The adorable feline reporters at Breaking Cat News are back with an all-new fifth comic collection for middle grade readers!The cats of BCN are back and have they got news for you! When Elvis goes missing it’s Tommy to the rescue –...

Can pigs fly? Well, maybe they just have to try!   Pig is bland. Pig is small. Pig is not much pig at all. But Pig dreams of something big – can she be a flying pig?  Pigasus is an empowering rhyming story about believing in yourself and...

Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! The first best-selling book in this highly illustrated, much-loved series for young readers. With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus,...

There's No Such Book is a funny and heartwarming that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the frenzy of Book Week.It's the night before the Book Week parade and Ellie announces that she needs a costume by the morning. Mum, who is taken by...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jem learns how to play the game, her way! This is Jem. She likes to play, and thinks up fun new ways each day! Jem is fast, and Jem is strong – but she's always found first in hide...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Bug learns that everyone needs help at school! When Bug starts school he cannot read. But Teacher has the help he needs! It's Bug's first day at school, and he's worried that he's the...

Come Over To My House is a delightful and celebratory Australian picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. In this award-winning picture book, a cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a...

Phoebe Howell and her best friend, the dazzling unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have all kinds of exciting things planned for the summer. Their adventures include constructing a secret clubhouse with Phoebe's friend Max (enlisting the help of some...

Sixth-grade dynamo Nate Wright has all kinds of big plans and tricks up his sleeve, including writing a new hit children's book, trying to convince his dad to get him a new dog for Christmas, and helping his friend Chad score a new nickname at P.S. 38...

Hi! I'm Jimmy and I’m living in a totally weird ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE! All of the adults in my town of Buttburgher have turned into zombies, but not the flesh-eating zombies like the ones you see in movies. These zombies are COWS! Literally! Everyone is...

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.    Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy and Lady Delilah – but things are never calm for long at Sullivan Street!...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jess learns how to keep cool at school! All that Jess touches gets gooey and sticky. How can she solve a problem so tricky? Jess can slip and slide all over the school – but when it's...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Frank learns how to stand out! Some monsters are short, and others are tall, but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all! Frank always feels like he's in the way. How will he ever...

Over the course of a week in school, this bighearted, true-to-life chapter book will resonate with any young reader who's ever felt overlooked, second-best, or defined by an initial. The first in a series, Best Friends-Ish provides a fresh take on the...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about SHAPES – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about WORDS – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about NUMBERS – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about LETTERS – just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love...

Hello Every Body! is a picture book that joyfully explores and celebrates the human body in all its many shapes and sizes. With playful illustrations and a joyful tone, Hello Every Body! is fun, diverse and inclusive, showing that all bodies...

When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don’t quite know what to think.  But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words.  ...

From newspapers to Nickelodeon, Phoebe and Her Unicorn is the most stunning unicorn feature around! This latest collection of Phoebe comics will delight middle grade readers and unicorn lovers of all ages. The latest dazzling installment in the...

The latest installment in the thrilling, bestselling Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce. With Big Nate, you never know what you're going to get. A sudden snowball to the face? A brand-new campaign of mischief for prank week? A new crush? What is...

Bawka-bawka! Mr. Watson has 456 chickens in the sink, on the bed, in the bread box. When his partner, Mr. Nelson, threatens to leave, Mr. Watson takes his chickens to town to sell only for them to escape!Young readers will follow Mr. Watson all around...

From My Head to My Toes, I Say What Goes! is a light-hearted exploration of boundaries, nestled in a fun and lively story.I might say YES to pillow fights; a kiss when I’m tucked in at night.I might say NO to climbing high, a tickling game or a...

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.    There is absolutely NOTHING weird about Cookie, Kyle, Fizzy and Lady Delilah. Except that they live in a mansion — and they’re...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, William learns how to steal the show! When Will gets nervous, he lets out a stink. But what will all his classmates think? William wants to be in the school play, but there's a...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Luna learns how to use her voice! No-one likes to be left out This makes Luna scream and shout! Luna's a ghost, so her classmates can't see how she feels when they accidentally leave...

Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules.   It’s Grand Final...

In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!   It’s Dragon New Year, a week-long, once-in-a-lifetime event, and Ava and Jack can’t wait to celebrate with Graun...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Bat-Boy Tim learns how to play nicely with his friends! When Bat-Boy Tim comes out to play, why do others run away? Bat-Boy Tim loves to play pranks on the other monsters – but they...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jamie Lee shares her birthday treats with the whole class! Jamie Lee sure likes to eat! Today she's got a special treat … Jamie Lee has packed a special surprise for her birthday to...

It's Visitor's Weekend at C amp C roak and Lexie Wilde and her band of Ghost Scout friends are looking forward to seeing their families. But when Grams doesn't appear, and instead someone claiming to be Lexie's mother arrives, Lexie doesn't know what to...

With over 1.7 million copies sold, the Phoebe and Her Unicorn book series for middle-grade readers is an immensely popular and magical word of unicorns, adventure, and friendship.When your best friend is a unicorn, every day is a stroll down the red...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Pete learns that what makes him different also makes him special! Today it's sports day in the sun. But do you think that Pete can run? Ever since Pete tripped over his long legs and...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Deb and Dot learn how to share their friends! Some kids are good and some are not … Some look the same, like Deb and Dot! Deb and Dot are twins and complete opposites. Deb is friendly...