Nine rowers, 2,000 grueling yards, and one chance for gloryTall, naturally talented, and the offspring of Olympians, superstar siblings Leni and Cristian Popescu are set to row Harley Grammar to victory in the annual Head of the River race. With six months until the big race, the twins can't lose. Or can they? When Cristian is seduced by the easy route of performance-enhancing drugs, and Leni is suffocated with self-doubt, their bright futures start to fade. Juggling famil...

A moving and heartwarming verse novel from CBCA shortlisted author Pip Harry about friendship, new experiences and staying true to yourself. When a Manly school sets out to bring a country class to the city for a beach visit, three very different kids find each other and themselves. Noah is fearless in the surf. So where does his courage go when his best mate pushes him around? Lottie loves collecting facts about bugs, but she doesn't know what to do about her dad filling their lonely hous...

At Nan's place there are so many marvellous things, earrings and bracelets, and glittering rings. But most special of all are Nan's spare kisses, always ready for let-downs and misses. A warm-hearted celebration of the endless supply of love (and treats!) that grandmothers have for their grandchildren.Eve's Nan has lots of spares. A spare key in her pot plant for after-school drop-ins. Seats at the table for morning tea pop-ins. A collection of teacups in all shape...

Starting school is not so scary when you have a buddy by your side. A reassuring story that will give children comfort and confidence as they start school, from CBCA award-winning author Pip Harry and illustrator Clare Yang.Luca and Jas are off to school, and it's time to meet their Year 6 buddies! School is so big and busy, but their buddies are there to show them the way and help them feel safe and welcome. Join Luca and Jas as they make friends, discover new thi...

A CBCA NOTABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 ABIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR (AGES 0-6)I'm jumping waves at the beach with Dad.If they're small I can leap over their frothy peaks.Easy!But further out, when they're big, you have to duck dive under.Maisie is learning about ocean swimming at the beach. The small waves are easy, but how will...

Cuddles is an inside dog, so when his family goes on a farm holiday he is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs - a charming story about being brave and trying new experiences by award-winning children's author Pip Harry with illustrations by Carolyn DavisCuddles loves warm laps, snuggly couches and soft beds. He is most definitely an inside dog. So when his family decides to bring him along on a farm holiday, Cuddles is horrified to find himself out...

Inuk cannot get to sleep. Where he lives in the Arctic Circle, it doesn't get dark in the summer months - even at night! But, his mum and dad hatch a plan to bring the darkness back for bedtime. The Bright Polar Day is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet ...