Sally Rippin

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown wants to be brave! In The Best Day Ever, Billie is so excited for the school bazaar! There's only one problem: her friends want to go on the Super-Dooper Snake ride, and Billie isn't sure she's brave enough … Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie...

The Best Party Ever by Sally Rippin Jack's whole class is coming to his birthday party. It's going to be awesome! But what will he do when his best friend is too sick to come?

Billie's little brother is cute, but he can be annoying. Billie has to keep everything away from him. Especially the tower she has made for her school project...

Jack loves camping! Sleeping in a tent, toasting marshmallows and especially going on adventures. But will one of his adventures take him a little further than he planned?

It's all six Billie B Mysteries! Billie and her friends have started a secret mystery club, and there are mysteries galore! Who stole the strawberries from Mika's garden? What does the secret code say? Is the spooky house actually haunted? To find out, you'll have to read The Big Book of Mystery!

Billie can't wait for the new baby to arrive. She's even going to give it her favourite teddy! But what will happen when her parents go to hospital without her - and Billie's teddy goes missing?

The Birthday Mix-up by Sally Rippin follows Billie as she plans the best party ever. She has lots of fun games lined up! But she can't help worrying: What if her friends don't like the party? Or worse... what if they don't come?

When Jack hurts his ankle, he tries really hard not to cry. He's not a baby! Surely he can be braver than that?

There is a bully at Billie's school who is being mean to everyone. What can Billie do about it?

The Bumpy Ride by Sally Rippin Jack can't wait to stay at the farm! But when he gets there, the animals are a bit bigger than he imagined. Will he be able to face his fears and still have an awesome time?

Jack's new babysitter is awesome, but a bit crazy. Pizza for dinner, juggling lessons and sleeping outside - with no tent! But will Jack let his worrying get in the way of having fun?

The new girl at school won't stop copying Billie! It is so annoying. What can Billie do?

Jack's in the mood for mooching around, not playing with his crazy cousins! But will his bad mood spoil the whole day?

Billie has found the most adorable guinea pig in the pet shop. She is going to love it forever! If only she can convince her mum and dad...

Billie's class used to swim in the little pool. But this year they're moving to the big one. Will Billie be too scared to swim in the deep end?

Jack finds spelling hard. He has to go to a special spelling group. But what if the other kids make fun of him?

Billie is her teacher's helper at the zoo. She has to stop everyone from being naughty. If only they'd listen to her!

In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack decides he’d like to be a firefighter when he grows up! In The Fire Truck, Jack's going to visit a fire station – all by himself! But can he still have fun without his best friend Billie? From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown meets the grumpiest neighbour ever! In The Grumpy Neighbour, Billie has kicked her new soccer ball over Grumpy Gertie's fence. Her friends say Gertie will never give it back. Can Billie find a way to befriend Gertie and get her ball? Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown might have to miss the special parade! In The Hat Parade, Billie really wants to win the school hat parade. She has made lots of amazing hats! But when Billie gets stuck in bed with a horrible cold, will her hat parade plans be ruined? Written by the...

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown wants to save the bees! In The Honey Bees, Billie has a super-dooper new idea: to build a beehive! But why is Jack so upset about her plan? Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story...

Billie has broken her arm! It's going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile...

Jack can't wait to give his best friend Billie her Christmas present. He made it himself! But what will happen when Billie's present for him is way cooler?

She's a role model you can rely on. Billie B Brown is 100% herself, stands up for what she believes in, protects her friends and does it all in her own special way. Billie B Brown prepares girls for new social situations, and they will recognise their own lives reflected in Billie's 'real world' adventures. From their first sleep-over, to...

Billie's lost her first tooth! It's very small, so she has to take special care of it. She can't wait for the tooth fairy to come!

From Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes the second adventure in the beloved and enchanting Polly and Buster trilogy. What would you do if everyone thought your best friend was dangerous? Polly the witch and Buster the monster shouldn’t be friends. And they definitely shouldn’t be on the run from almost everyone in town. But when Polly is called to...

Jack has found a lost puppy! It is so cute. But can he convince his mum and dad to let him keep it?

Billie loves hanging out with Rebecca's older sisters. They make her feel so grown up! But is Billie grown-up enough to handle the scary movies they like?

Jack's class has a new teacher who seems really cool. But then Jack breaks a rule he didn't even know existed! Maybe the teacher's not so great after all...

Jack's friend Rebecca is having a birthday party, but Jack's not invited! Does this mean they aren't friends anymore?

Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won't hurt, will it?

Jack's friend Billie is away, so Jack hangs out with Alex instead. They have heaps of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back?

Billie is saving up for a special toy, and Jack is helping her do jobs. But what will happen when Jack wants to spend the money on something else?

Jack is invited to a costume party, and he's made an awesome robot suit. But what if the other kids at the party think it's lame?

Jack's best friend got the solo that he wanted, and he's a bit mad. But when things go wrong on concert night, can Jack save the day?

From Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes the powerful and uplifting finale in the beloved Polly and Buster trilogy. Is being best friends enough to save a whole town? Polly and Buster have always believed that witches and monsters can be friends, but it seems no-one else agrees. With the witches furious and the monsters in uproar, their whole town...

She's a role model you can rely on. Billie B Brown is 100% herself, stands up for what she believes in, protects her friends and does it all in her own special way. Billie B Brown prepares girls for new social situations, and they will recognise their own lives reflected in Billie's 'real world' adventures. From their first sleep-over, to...

Billie's family is off to the beach! But when they get there, her mum and dad just want to read books and nap. Will this be the most boring holiday ever?

The Soccer Star by Sally Rippin presents a role model you can rely on. Billie B Brown is 100% herself, stands up for what she believes in, protects her friends, and does it all in her own special way. Billie B Brown prepares girls for new social situations, and they will recognise their own lives reflected in Billie's 'real world'...

In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack wants to take his class toy on an adventure! In The Special Guest, it's Jack's turn to look after the class toy for the weekend! But things don't go as he planned. Will it be a disaster? From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first...

Billie is going on a plane to visit her grandma! They are going to do so many fun things together. Nothing can go wrong with this holiday...

After 19 books and 500,000 copies sold, it's the very last Hey Jack! title! Jack is chosen to be the Star of the Week at school, but he wants to be a good friend too. Can he do both?

The Top Team by Sally Rippin Jack wants to win the maths competition at school, but it's not his best subject. Luckily, he's been paired with a maths whiz! Can they work together to win?

Jack is selling the toys he doesn't play with anymore. There's some old Lego, a scruffy teddy bear and a robot dog that doesn't work. But when Jack sees other kids having fun with his stuff, will he regret the whole idea?

From Australia's best-selling female author, Sally Rippin, comes Polly and Buster - a brand new junior fiction series about the magic of friendship. Who ever heard of a witch and a monster being friends? Everyone knows that witches don't mix with monsters. Witches are educated, clever, sophisticated. But monsters? Monsters are just uncouth. Some are even dangerous. But Polly the...

It's Jack's first day at soccer! He really wants to kick a goal, but the coach has made him goalie. There's no glory in goalkeeping, is there?

From the award-winning creators of Come Over to My House comes this light-hearted picture book about accessibility and disability, and two kids who are inspired to build a better world. Carla and Sam want to play together, but there's nowhere in their neighbourhood that's accessible to them both! That is, until Carla and Sam put their heads together to dream...

Jack hates spelling. He has a test coming up, but he doesn't want to practise for it. What will happen if he leaves it too late?

Jack is having a sleepover at his friend's house! He can't wait. It's going to be the best fun ever...isn't it?

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Tish learns how to take a deep breath and dive in! All of the monsters can already swim, except for dear Tish, who's scared to go in. Every time Tish tries to paddle in the moat, she panics. Can the monsters find a way to keep her afloat? Welcome to the...

The beloved characters from the best-selling School of Monsters series are back in this brand-new, super-size look-and-find exploration of what monsters do all day! Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Frank's dad is a farmer, Jess's brother drives a garage truck, and Jack's mum...

Wild Things by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin is an exploration of dyslexia, ADHD, and neurodivergent people. Rippin asks: What happens to kids who don’t learn how to read? And how can we help? When Sally Rippin discovered her child was struggling to read, the best-selling children’s author assumed it would sort itself out over time. She couldn’t have been...

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 problem. When he's nervous, he farts! How can he possibly audition, let alone win a part? Welcome...

Join Billie B Brown in three of her favourite stories in full colour! Super Pals! contains: The Second-Best Friend The Bully Buster A Dog to Keep Written by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether...

Join Billie B Brown in three of her favourite stories in full colour! Super Sleepover! contains: The Midnight Feast The Spotty Holiday The Farm Sleepover Written by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether it's...

A simple, rhythmic text about the journey between get-up time and bedtime is reflected in engaging pictures by one of Australia's best-known and best-loved illustrators. Hush Baby Hush is perfect for the littlest readers, with captivating imagery and a soothing narrative that guides them through their day. Recommended for ages 0-2.

A lively, rhythmic text encouraging baby play is perfectly captured in warm, funny illustrations by Ann James, one of Australia's best-loved illustrators.

Every baby's favourite game of hiding and finding is brought to life in a simple text and rich illustrations by Sally Rippin.

The sounds of everyday life are captured in a catchy, rhythmic text and bold illustrations by Lorette Broekstra.

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 practising real schoolwork with their friends at the School of Monsters – in a funny, silly...

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 practising real schoolwork with their friends at the School of Monsters – in a funny, silly...

In this exploration of dyslexia, ADHD and neurodivergent people, Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin asks: What happens to kids who don’t learn how to read? And how can we help? When Sally Rippin discovered her child was struggling to read, the best-selling children’s author assumed it would sort itself out over time. She couldn’t have been more wrong. Her son’s...