There’s a reason families usually live together—to contain the horror and not inflict it on others. A family holiday is a really, really bad idea! After getting stranded on a deserted island and then escaping an erupting volcano, Jakob thought his holiday troubles were over. Now onboard the luxury cruise ship that rescued them, Jakob and his family are ready to relax. But they haven’t factored in water slide blockages, wardrobe malfunctions, hypnotism mishaps, sea sickness and much worse. ...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Heti's wish for snow has some surprising results!Heti wishes it would snow!Can her friends help make it so?Heti's friends are determined to make it snow, but it seems their magic spells only spell disaster! Can they figure out how to make winter magic for Heti?Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first reade...

Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! The first best-selling book in this highly illustrated, much-loved series for young readers.With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot are searching for HIDDEN TREASURE on the great sea. But with other FEARSOME PIRATES closing in around them, can these SCALLY-WAGGERS come out top dogs?Special edition first p...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Greg's monster surprise goes monstrously wrong!Greg loves the spooky season. BOO!But others don't. What can he do?Greg's built a haunted house, but it's a bit too scary for his friends. Can he work out a way for them all to have fun?Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian C...

Whizz! Zoom! Whoosh! Boomer Bunny is the fastest critter in all of Woodville. Now, it's Boomer's turn up at the bat and all the Woodville team is counting on him to win the big game. But in order to do his best, Boomer must learn to slow down and listen.Laughter fills the air in this high-flying baseball adventure, which mixes humorous rhymes by Julia Dweck with playful illustrations by Chris Kennett. Boomer at the Bat is the first in the Woodville Tales series, teaching youngsters...

With a stolen map clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed and Spot are searching for hidden treasure on the great sea. But with other fearsome pirates closing in around them, can these scally-waggers come out top dogs?

Welcome to the School of Monsters – the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first listeners, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Sam's mum is a baker, Pete's brother is a librarian, and Dom's nan is a doctor. In this exciting deep-dive into the world of monsters and beyond, discover the different jobs monsters do all day and the incredible places they work.

After answering a DISTRESS CALL from a doggy damsel, Magnus, Daisy, Ed and Spot must enter the DEADLY DESERTS of Cat Island. With the Spymaster beside them, the dogs are sure to succeed – but is this CATTY CREWMATE really the dogs' best friend?

Welcome to the School of Monsters – the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first listeners, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Frank's dad is a farmer, Jess's brother drives a garage truck, and Jack's mum is a firefighter. In this exciting deep-dive into the world of monsters and beyond, discover the different jobs monsters do all day and the incredible vehicles they drive.

The first decade of the new millennium has been an exciting time for the family historian. The increasing availability of online resources has transformed the genealogical research process. DNA testing and the new generation of social networking websites have developed in parallel and are becoming increasingly useful tools. DNA testing can now be used to prove or disprove genealogical connections and will put you in touch with your genetic cousins around the world. It can ...

In this hilarious new story from****the best-selling first-reader series, Drake's cold has some unusual consequences ...Drake is sneezing, Drake is sick.Can his friends help cure him, quick?Drake's got a cold, so his friends brew him some medicine – but the first batch makes him sneeze fire, and the second batch makes him sneeze ice! Luckily, the third batch works ... with some surprising side effects!Welcome to the Scho...

The triumphant finale of the hilarious Cross Bones trilogy is here! Will this band of mischievous dog pirates finally find their life-changing treasure, or will their undercover feline crewmate bring them down once and for all?After answering a DISTRESS CALL from a doggy damsel, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot must enter the DEADLY DESERTS of Cat Island. With the Spymaster beside them, the dogs are sure to succeed – but is this CATTY CREWMATE really the dogs’ ...