Andrew Daddo

A companion to Grandma's Guide to Happiness, this picture book from bestselling author Andrew Daddo is a heartwarming collection of grandfatherly philosophy. My grandpa says the funniest things. He says the happiest days are the busiest days, and there's usually a stack of things to do. It's always fun spending time with Grandpa -- fixing things in the shed, doing...

The second book in the Atticus Van Tasticus pirate series from the hilariously funny team of Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King. ATTICUS VAN TASTICUS is back. And this time he means business. Having escaped certain disaster on the high seas, he's on the scent of treasure. Then the call comes from above—'Ship ahoy, Captain, ship ahoy!' If only it...

The must-have picture book for every child starting school, with a clever twist all parents will relate to! Are you ready? It'll be fun! You'll make new friends. New BFFs! You might have to be a bit brave... It's the first day of school, but who is the most nervous about the big day? An adorable picture book about first-day...

From the bestselling creators of First Day and When I Grow Up A brand-new school year! I can't wait! Hang on ... None of my old friends are in my new class ... From the team who brought you First Day and When I Grow Up comes an empowering and relatable picture book about making friends and being yourself.

A hilarious and irreverent toilet training book from a popular Aussie author that will have pre-schoolers giggling all the way to the poo - and the zoo! We've all got one because we all do one. Every day. Somedays twice a day. Somedays more. Everyone has a poo face! Whether it's a dog or cat, a lion, an elephant, wombat,...

Stuff Happens: Ned is a compelling read about the everyday occurrences that shape young lives. Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Ned, it happened with a new teacher. For Sean, it happened starting at a new school. For Michael, it happened when he thought he was disappointing his parents. For Jack, it...

A compelling coming-of-age story for teenagers from much-loved Australian author and media personality, Andrew Daddo. Hendrix's father has a vision – to see Hendrix run for Australia at the Olympics. His days are completely mapped out – what he eats, when he trains, when he sleeps, even the air he breathes. There was never room in that vision for a...

A hilarious and cheeky book for birth to preschool with bright, imaginative illustrations and silliness on every page about the natural process of farting - from the fabulous creative team that brought us Poo Face. We all do them. Yes, I know you do! But there's a time and place for a fart face ... Whether it's your dad, your...

A delightful picture book about all the cheeky names daddies give to their little ones. Who's the cheeky monkey at your place? Someone's pretending to be asleep, but Daddy's cheeky monkey is awake and soon the whole house will be a zoo! From the bestselling author and illustrator of Goodnight, Me comes a celebration of all the sweet, funny nicknames...

The creators of CHECK ON ME and FIRST DAY ask a very important question: What do you want to be when you grow up? The answers are sure to entertain and amuse parents and kids alike! What do you want to be when you grow up? A performer? An astronaut? A secret agent? From the team who brought you FIRST...

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from the point of view of a dog looking for a new family. From irreverent funny man and unashamed mutt dog lover, Andrew Daddo, bestselling author of more than 50 books for younger readers, and illustrated by proven mutt dog expert, Stephen Michael King! I'm Bitza the...

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view. From irreverent funny man and unashamed mutt dog lover, Andrew Daddo, bestselling author of more than 50 books for younger readers, and illustrated by proven mutt dog expert, Stephen Michael King! I've found a new home! It's the best. I've got...

From bestselling author Andrew Daddo comes a heartwarming book of grandmotherly philosophy. My grandma says the funniest things. She says that you don't need much to be happy - not really. Grandmas know that it's often the simplest things that make you happy, like splashing in a puddle or baking delicious cookies. Join Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King as...

From the bestselling creators of First Day and When I Grow Up A brand-new school year! I can't wait! Hang on ... None of my old friends are in my new class ... From the team who brought you First Day and When I Grow Up comes an empowering and relatable picture book about making friends and being yourself.

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view. From irreverent funny man and unashamed mutt dog lover, Andrew Daddo, bestselling author of more than 50 books for younger readers, and illustrated by proven mutt dog expert, Stephen Michael King! I'm Bitza the dog and I hate baths! Or do...

A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view. From irreverent funny man and unashamed mutt dog lover, Andrew Daddo, bestselling author of more than 50 books for younger readers, and illustrated by proven mutt dog expert, Stephen Michael King! I'm Bitza the dog and I won't be left behind!...

With a brother like Clint, who always knows the right moves with the chicks—or thinks he does—Fergus doesn't stand a chance. He's not tall enough, old enough, or macho enough, but maybe if he throws himself into sport, he can change that. Flushed! explores Fergus's attempts to find his own way and identity in the shadow of his older brother's...

The new picture book from the much-loved duo Andrew Daddo and Jonathan Bentley. What do you want to be when you grow up? A performer? An astronaut? A secret agent? From the team who brought you First Day and Check on Me comes a gorgeous and funny new picture book about big dreams and even bigger imaginations! Ages: 3+

SPRUNG: caught out, in trouble, busted big time. Fergus likes to think that he's an expert at lots of things: making funny videos, outsmarting parents, and eating a chocolate bar on a hot day (without having it melt all over you). But things don't always go exactly as planned, and sometimes he ends up getting SPRUNG. Stories that will make...

'A MULTI-LAYERED BOOK ABOUT HOW OUR WORLD IS CHANGING AROUND US'-- ReadPlus The old milk bar on the corner is coming down to make way for something new. Little Davey Durak is gathering scrap - a short piece of wood here, a long piece there.But what's Davey building? Bruce the builder wants to know, but Davey won't tell ...Bestselling author...

A delightful new picture book about starting school, with a clever twist all parents will relate to! Are you ready? It'll be fun! You'll make new friends. New BFFs! You might have to be a bit brave... It's the first day of school, but who is the most nervous about the big day? An adorable new picture book about first-day...

A ten-year-old pirate captain? Absurd? Not in the world of Atticus Van Tasticus, a fabulously funny new illustrated junior fiction series from the brilliant and wacky creative minds of Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King. 1750, when times were tough and teeth were rotten... As part of an ancient family tradition, young Atticus Van Tasticus narrowly escapes a life down...

The next crackin' adventure for Atticus Van Tasticus and his brave, if slightly crazy, young crew of The Grandnan. With the Map of Half Maps finally in the hands of Atticus and his crew, the rest should be easy, right? Wrong! Rattling skeletons, ghosts, monsters from the deep, killer sands, and a boiling hot tub are just some of the...

In 1991 Andrew Daddo was sacked as an MTV VJ. Rather than slink back to Australia immediately, Andrew and a bloke he'd met at a party named Ray O'Neal set off on a month-long motorcycle journey across America. That summer spent riding cross country with Ray forged a friendship that Andrew thought would last a lifetime. But in February 2004,...