Woolly Wombat Early Readers
by Kerry Argent
Mar 2014 | Scholastic | $6.99pb (ea.)
Mar 2014 | Scholastic | $6.99pb (ea.)
Kerry Argent’s well-loved Wombat stars in a beautifully illustrated series of books that are perfect for encouraging those at the very beginning of their reading. Simple language, full-colour pictures and cast of Australian animal characters make this collection a delightful introduction to independent reading for children of 4 and up. One Woolly Wombat, Hide and Seek, Best of Friends and At the Beach are available now.
Double Trouble: Prank Alert and Skateboard Stars
by Fiona Regan and Louis Shea
Feb 2014 | Scholastic | $3.99pb / $7.99pb
Feb 2014 | Scholastic | $3.99pb / $7.99pb
Seven-year-old identical twins Thomas and Cooper love pulling pranks almost as much as they love skateboarding. Hilariously illustrated, this cheeky new series is ideal for beginning readers aged 7 and up. Books 3 and 4 will be available in June.
Lotus Lane (Books 1 - 4)
by Kyla May
Sept 2013 | Scholastic | $7.99pb (ea.)
Sept 2013 | Scholastic | $7.99pb (ea.)
We love getting feedback from parents, particularly those with reluctant reader success stories to tell, and we’re pleased to report that this series has been a huge hit with girls aged 8 and up. Written in diary form, the girls of Lotus Lane are a lot of fun to get to know. The first four titles—Kiki: My Stylish Life, Coco: My Delicious Life, Lulu: My Glamorous Life and Mika: My New Life—are available now.
The Tinker's Three: A Very Good Idea (1)
by M. C. Badger & Leigh Brown
Feb 2014 | Egmont | $12.95pb
Feb 2014 | Egmont | $12.95pb
Marcus, Mila and Turtle Tinkler's parents are circus performers. Living perfectly well, by themselves on the thirty-third floor of their building, these brave, independent and highly inventive children share some pretty crazy adventures! A laugh-out-loud Australian series for readers of 7 and up. A Very Good Idea; An Excellent Invention and The Coolest Pool are out now; The Perfect Pet is due to be released in June.