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Series: School of Monsters
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Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!Grab this book and take a peek at all the monsters you will meet! Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate...
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Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!
Grab this book and take a peek at all the monsters you will meet!
Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!
Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!
This bumper bind-up contains FOUR stories from the School of Monsters series:
- Pete’s Big Feet
- William is a Star
- Jem's Big Idea
- Dom's Special Things
- DR SEUSS MEETS SESAME STREET: The perfect series to engage and encourage emerging readers, with bouncing rhymes, simple vocabulary and a colourful cast of characters.
- BESTSELLING AND BELOVED DECODABLE SERIES: With over a million books in print and a dozen languages in translation, School of Monsters has fans all over the world and plenty of titles in the series for hungry new readers!
- STAR AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR DUO: Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin and much-loved illustrator Chris Kennett have created an enticing monsters' universe together.
- BONUS CONTENT: Every book features a decodable word game based on the story, a guide to fostering early literacy, and a how-to-draw spread for the main character!
Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters series:
- Mary Has the Best Pet
- Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam
- Leggy Peggy
- A Birthday Wish for Bee
- Super-fast Skelly
- Tish Learns to Swim
- Luna Boo has Feelings Too
- Milly's Family Fun
- and many more!
Series: School of Monsters
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Dom's Special Things
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Dom learns how precious his friends are. Come look at all Dom’s special things, Like rocks and stones with insect wings … Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest, and most accessible series...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Jack's Many Moods
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jack learns how to recognise her moods! When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays but sometimes Jack has grumpy days. Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way to balance her moods? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Zorro's Tasty Treat
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Zorro learns how to listen to his tummy! Zorro loves food, but his snacks make a stink. What else could he eat? Let’s have a think! Zorro is a zombie who loves to snack in class, which makes for a smelly school! Can his teacher find a brainy solution? Welcome to...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Milly's Family Fun
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Milly learns that speaking up will save the day! When Milly’s left out of the monsters’ big day, they all work together to find a new way! When Milly's school hosts a party for Mother's Day, Milly feels left out. But families come in all shapes and sizes – and soon...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Drake's Silly Sneezes
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Deb and Dot and the Mix-Up Plot
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 and everyone likes her – but Dot doesn't quite know how to play nicely...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Mary Has the Best Pet
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Mary learns what happens when you bring a hungry pet to class! You shouldn't bring a pet to school.But Mary's pet is super cool! You're not supposed to bring your pet to the School of Monsters if you haven't fed them yet. But Mary LOVES her little pet! Surely it will be OK...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Leggy Peggy
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Peggy races to help others!Peggy's legs help her to read and climb and jump and run with speed! When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the day? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Sam learns how to get out of a jam! Sam makes a mess when he eats jam. Can he fix it? Yes, he can! Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He LOVES bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters?...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Our Friend Zap
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Our Friend Zap learns how much his friends love him. Zap is a monster who comes from afar in a red rocket ship from a faraway star! Zap is an alien who doesn't speak the local language and communicates with his friends in his own special way. So when he gets...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Abi's Costume Parade
It's the costume parade, but poor Abi forgot! So a last-minute outfit is all that she's got … Everyone's dressed up for a costume parade – except for Abi. She's embarrassed by her last-minute outfit. How can her friends help her find the courage to join in? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series...Paperback$1399Unit price /UnavailableOut 28 Jul 2026Pre-order -
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Griffin Loves to Win
Griffin's proud that when racing, he always comes first. Will slowing down really make him be the worst? Griffin boasts about winning every running race – until he's teamed up with a classmate who goes slowly. Can he set aside his frustration at coming last, and learn that friendship should always come first? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the...Paperback$1399Unit price /UnavailableOut 28 Jul 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761218163
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Illustration: Full Colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chris Kennett
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Sally Rippin is one of Australia’s best-selling and most-beloved children’s authors. She has written over 70 books for children and young adults, and her mantel holds numerous awards for her writing. Best known for her Billie B Brown and Hey Jack!, and Polly and Buster series, Sally loves to write stories with heart, as well as characters that resonate with children, parents and teachers alike.
Chris Kennett has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil (or so his mum says). But professionally, Chris has been creating quirky characters for just over 20 years. He's best known for drawing weird and wonderful creatures from the Star Wars universe, but he also loves drawing cute and cuddly monsters – and he hopes you do too!
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