Spydus Search Results - Anywhere: Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2 (Keywords) https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=BSOPAC%3A%20(PREMIERS%20%2B%20READING%20%2B%20CHALLENGE%20%2B%20EARLY%20%2B%20CHILDHOOD%20%2B%20TO%20%2B%20YEAR%20%2B%202)&QRYTEXT=Anywhere%3A%20Premiers'%20Reading%20Challenge%20Early%20Childhood%20to%20Year%202%20(Keywords)&SETLVL=SET&CF=GEN&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. My cat likes to hide in boxes / by Eve Sutton ; illustrated by Linley Dodd. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=534533&CF=GEN Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers. Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Sutton, Eve<br />Celebrating 50 years a timeless classic.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Auckland, NZ : Picture Puffins, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©1973<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - S - Onloan - Due: 05 May 2024 - 010831570<br /> Scary Bird [eBook] / Michel Streich. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=537065&CF=GEN There's a new bird in the aviary... and everyone's in a flap! He's strange and different... and SCARY! Will the scary bird ever feel at home with the others? A funny, clever and light-hearted take on migration and fear of newcomers. There's a new bird in the aviary... and everyone's in a flap! He's strange and different... and SCARY! Will the scary bird ever feel at home with the others? A funny, clever and light-hearted take on migration and fear of newcomers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Streich, Michel<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Glen Huntly, VIC : Story Box Library, 2023.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Resource available online</span><br /><br />Web - (Bayside Library Service) - Ebooks - DOWNLOADABLE - check availability online (Set: 27 Mar 2023) - Access resource<br /> Charlie Cook's favourite book / Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=538555&CF=GEN Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . .<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Donaldson, Julia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Macmillan Children's Books, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Onloan - Due: 29 May 2024 - 010715269<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 - 010715252<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Onloan - Due: 17 May 2024 - 010715238<br /> Can I play too? / Mo Willems. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=540189&CF=GEN Elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake. Elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Willems, Mo<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2010<br />57 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.<br />Elephant & Piggie book<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 reserve</span><br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY WIL - Available - 010722120<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY WIL - On Reserve Shelf - Awaiting collection within 10 days of this date. (Set: 12 Apr 2024) - 010722106<br /> The Gruffalo's child / Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=540216&CF=GEN The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he? The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . . and again! The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he? The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . . and again!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Donaldson, Julia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Macmillan Children's Books, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 reserve</span><br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Onloan - Due: 05 May 2024 - 010706632<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Onloan - Due: 09 May 2024 - 010706656<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Onloan - Due: 14 May 2024 - 010706649<br /> Ten apples up on top! / Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg ; illustrated by Roy McKie. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=540159&CF=GEN Learn to count with a dog, a lion and a tiger, as they show off and have fun! Following the crazy antics of a lion, a dog and a tiger as they show off how many apples they can balance on their heads - and learn to count at the same time! Learn to count with a dog, a lion and a tiger, as they show off and have fun! Following the crazy antics of a lion, a dog and a tiger as they show off how many apples they can balance on their heads - and learn to count at the same time!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Seuss, Dr<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©1989<br />59 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.<br />Dr. Seuss. Green back books<br />Green back books<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - S - Onloan - Due: 20 May 2024 - 010722601<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - S - Onloan - Due: 08 May 2024 - 010722625<br /> When Henry caught imaginitis / Nick Bland. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=540188&CF=GEN "Henry was a very serious boy. He never daydreamed or played with toys. He preferred doing sums and straightening things that were wonky. Until one day Henry had a thought that didn't make any sense at all ... A story about the power of imagination ... " -- Back cover. "Henry was a very serious boy. He never daydreamed or played with toys. He preferred doing sums and straightening things that were wonky. Until one day Henry had a thought that didn't make any sense at all ... A story about the power of imagination ... " -- Back cover.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bland, Nick, 1973-<br />15 years anniversary edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Gosford, N.S.W. : Scholastic Press, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2008.<br />29 unnumbered pages : illustrations (colour, and black and white) ; 25 cm<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 22 May 2024 - 010816034<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Available - 010816041<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 10 May 2024 - 010816027<br /> Bruno won't dance [eBook] / Sally Rippin. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=537797&CF=GEN ?Why won't Bruno dance?? says Pat. 'There must be a fix for that!' � Bruno is a talented dancer, but he?s too shy to bust a move in front of his classmates ? until a special guest visits the school! � Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!� 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!. ?Why won't Bruno dance?? says Pat. 'There must be a fix for that!' � Bruno is a talented dancer, but he?s too shy to bust a move in front of his classmates ? until a special guest visits the school! � Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!� 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!.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rippin, Sally<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Melbourne, VIC] : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, 2022.<br />School of Monsters ; 13.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Available online: </span>Access eBook online<br /><br />Web - (Bayside Library Service) - Ebooks - DOWNLOADABLE - check availability online (Set: 05 Apr 2023) - Access resource<br /> The name jar / Yangsook Choi. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=534641&CF=GEN The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighbourhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it Yoon-Hey. The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighbourhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it Yoon-Hey.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Choi, Yangsook<br />2022 hardcover edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2001<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Available - 010669982<br /> Just One Bee / Margrete Lamond and Anthony Bertini ; illustrated by Christopher Nielsen. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=402909&CF=GEN Just One Bee is a story of hope, determination and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to revert desolate wastes back to fields of flowers. But to change a desert to meadowland she needs to go it alone because when she comes across another bee, she discovers not only is he hoarding a single precious flower and a queen bee, but he refuses to believe positive change is possible. Other-bee does all he can to quash One-bee's dream. But One-bee's persistence, patience and optimism eventually prove Other-bee wrong, and she shows him how dreams can come true. Just One Bee is a story of hope, determination and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to revert desolate wastes back to fields of flowers. But to change a desert to meadowland she needs to go it alone because when she comes across another bee, she discovers not only is he hoarding a single precious flower and a queen bee, but he refuses to believe positive change is possible. Other-bee does all he can to quash One-bee's dream. But One-bee's persistence, patience and optimism eventually prove Other-bee wrong, and she shows him how dreams can come true.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Lamond, Margrete<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Parramatta, N.S.W. : Dirt Lane Press, an imprint of WestWords Ltd, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2021<br />36 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - L - Onloan - Due: 08 May 2024 - 010670520<br /> Ouch: tales of gravity / Kate Simpson & Andy Hardiman. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=496838&CF=GEN Have you ever wondered how gravity works? Or what life would be like without gravity? Find out in this fun introduction to the idea that what goes up must come down! Have you ever wondered how gravity works? Or what life would be like without gravity? Find out in this fun introduction to the idea that what goes up must come down!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Simpson, Kate, 1958-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin Childrens Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology - J 531 SIM - Available - 010830559<br /> The new baby / Yvette Poshoglian ; illustrated by Danielle McDonald. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=499913&CF=GEN Ella and Olivia are so excited. They are going to have a new baby cousin! But will their Aunt and Uncle still have time to play with them after the baby arrives? Ella and Olivia are so excited. They are going to have a new baby cousin! But will their Aunt and Uncle still have time to play with them after the baby arrives?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Poshoglian, Yvette<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Gosford, NSW : Scholastic Australia, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />63 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br />Ella and Olivia ; 30.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY POS - Available - 010814702<br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY POS - Onloan - Due: 03 May 2024 - 010474647<br /> Family tree / Josh Pyke, Ronojoy Ghosh. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=479940&CF=GEN It started with a seed, and that seed was me. And, over time, laughter filled my garden... A heartfelt celebration of family, community and the seasons of life, to cherish and to share. It started with a seed, and that seed was me. And, over time, laughter filled my garden... A heartfelt celebration of family, community and the seasons of life, to cherish and to share.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Pyke, Josh<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Gosford, NSW : Scholastic Press, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - P - Onloan - Due: 21 May 2024 - 010487456<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - P - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 010487449<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - P - Onloan - Due: 21 May 2024 - 010487470<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - P - Onloan - Due: 24 May 2024 - 009897433<br /> This is not an egg / Laura + Philip Bunting. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=502248&CF=GEN This is not a book about an egg. This is a book about imagination! And friendship. And the magic that happens when the two unite. So take a walk on the wild side and see the world through the mind of one mischievous marsupial. This is not a book about an egg. This is a book about imagination! And friendship. And the magic that happens when the two unite. So take a walk on the wild side and see the world through the mind of one mischievous marsupial.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bunting, Laura<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Gosford, NSW : Omnibus Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 reserve</span><br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 17 May 2024 - 010484318<br /> When you're older / Sofie Laguna ; illustrated by Judy Watson. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=503333&CF=GEN Baby brother, I can't wait until you're older. Just imagine the adventures that lie ahead... An exquisitely illustrated and deeply joyful celebration of the bond between brothers. Join them as they explore the far reaches of this wild and amazing world, side by side every step of the way. From two highly acclaimed and award-winning creators. Baby brother, I can't wait until you're older. Just imagine the adventures that lie ahead... An exquisitely illustrated and deeply joyful celebration of the bond between brothers. Join them as they explore the far reaches of this wild and amazing world, side by side every step of the way. From two highly acclaimed and award-winning creators.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Laguna, Sofie, 1968-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - L - Available - 010522577<br /> The love that grew / written by Sarah Ayoub ; illustrated by Mimi Purnell. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=506271&CF=GEN The perfect book for growing families everywhere... I thought I could not love another, not a sister, nor a brother. But just like magic, my love then grew when I was blessed with more of you. From bestselling author Sarah Ayoub and debut illustrator Mimi Purnell comes an ode to the heart-expanding love that swells and overflows with each addition to a family. The perfect book for growing families everywhere... I thought I could not love another, not a sister, nor a brother. But just like magic, my love then grew when I was blessed with more of you. From bestselling author Sarah Ayoub and debut illustrator Mimi Purnell comes an ode to the heart-expanding love that swells and overflows with each addition to a family.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ayoub, Sarah<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Sydney, NSW] : HarperCollins Children's Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 31 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A - Onloan - Due: 05 May 2024 - 010510888<br /> That cat / Jacqueline Harvey ; illustrated by Kate Isobel Scott. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=506313&CF=GEN An utterly delightful rhyming book, purrfect for the whole family. Nothing is quite like a cat. There are brat cats and fat cats, rat cats and mat cats... but if there's one cat everyone knows, it's THAT CAT. An utterly delightful rhyming book, purrfect for the whole family. Nothing is quite like a cat. There are brat cats and fat cats, rat cats and mat cats... but if there's one cat everyone knows, it's THAT CAT.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harvey, Jacqueline<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Southbank, VIC] : Puffin Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 010522737<br /> Little Matilda / Caz Goodwin ; illustrated by Shaney Hyde. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=506315&CF=GEN Little Matilda is lonely and eager to find a friend. She approaches several potential playmates, but no-one wants to play with her. Will Matilda be alone forever? Join Little Matilda as she learns to believe in herself and holds onto her dream of making a friend. Little Matilda is lonely and eager to find a friend. She approaches several potential playmates, but no-one wants to play with her. Will Matilda be alone forever? Join Little Matilda as she learns to believe in herself and holds onto her dream of making a friend. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Goodwin, Caz<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Children, [2022]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - G - Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 - 010522683<br /> Ceremony / Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing ; illustrated by David Hardy. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=506348&CF=GEN "Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony. Our family gathers as the fire burns.The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . .Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be?". -- Back cover. "Welcome, children! Nangga! Nangga! Yakarti! Tonight will be our Ceremony. Our family gathers as the fire burns.The smoke rises up as we take it in turns . . .Then clapsticks tap - one, two, three - but a stick is missing! Where could it be?". -- Back cover.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Goodes, Adam, 1980-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.<br />Welcome to our country ; 2.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non Fiction - J 306.08 - In-process (Set: 24 May 2022)<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs - J 305 GOO - Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 - 010498278<br /> This is me! / Sally Morgan. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=507204&CF=GEN This is a board book about self acceptance that all parents, carers, grandparents and families will love to read to their babies, toddlers, forever children (that have been chosen) and to all children full of personality and sass. This simple, elegant book about unconditional love is the perfect way to reinforce to all children that they are unique, important and special just the way they are. Sally Morgan's colourful pastel palette and sensitive artwork shows love in all its forms. The gentle text echoes the deep beauty of loving another and each page is encouragement for a child to say something that they love about themselves. Full of unconditional affection that will stand the test of time, this book is the perfect gift for all families, in all their forms and will always be an absolute joy to read over and over again. This is a board book about self acceptance that all parents, carers, grandparents and families will love to read to their babies, toddlers, forever children (that have been chosen) and to all children full of personality and sass. This simple, elegant book about unconditional love is the perfect way to reinforce to all children that they are unique, important and special just the way they are. Sally Morgan's colourful pastel palette and sensitive artwork shows love in all its forms. The gentle text echoes the deep beauty of loving another and each page is encouragement for a child to say something that they love about themselves. Full of unconditional affection that will stand the test of time, this book is the perfect gift for all families, in all their forms and will always be an absolute joy to read over and over again.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Morgan, Sally, 1951 January 18-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Broome, WA : Magabala Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 17 x 19 cm<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Board Books - BB M - Available - 010480563<br /> A good place / Lucy Cousins. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=507288&CF=GEN Follow four adorable insect friends as they look for a good place to live. A delightful new picture book from the award-wining author and illustrator Lucy Cousins. Four insect friends are looking for a place to live -- one that has flowers for Bee, leaves for Ladybird, a pond for Dragonfly and dead wood for Beetle. But -- oh no! -- with dangers all around, a good place is not so easy to find. This brand new picture book from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Lucy Cousins sees new depth and contrast to her familiar vivid colour palette. This story brings the natural world to joyful and vibrant life for young readers, inviting them to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures Follow four adorable insect friends as they look for a good place to live. A delightful new picture book from the award-wining author and illustrator Lucy Cousins. Four insect friends are looking for a place to live -- one that has flowers for Bee, leaves for Ladybird, a pond for Dragonfly and dead wood for Beetle. But -- oh no! -- with dangers all around, a good place is not so easy to find. This brand new picture book from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Lucy Cousins sees new depth and contrast to her familiar vivid colour palette. This story brings the natural world to joyful and vibrant life for young readers, inviting them to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Cousins, Lucy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 30 Apr 2024 - 010519935<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 03 May 2024 - 010519928<br /> The unfunny bunny : a HARE-larious Easter tale / Adrian Beck, James Hart. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=507301&CF=GEN Getting the family together for the Easter weekend should be fun - right? When the rain keeps her family stuck indoors, a girl decides everyone needs a bit of a laugh. So when she catches the Easter Bunny sneaking into the beach house, she can hardly contain her excitement- she'll make her family's egg hunt EGGS-tra funny! But does her prankish egg-planting go too far? Full of Easter puns and pranks, sniggers and smiles, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates family and fun- it's sure to be read year after year! Getting the family together for the Easter weekend should be fun - right? When the rain keeps her family stuck indoors, a girl decides everyone needs a bit of a laugh. So when she catches the Easter Bunny sneaking into the beach house, she can hardly contain her excitement- she'll make her family's egg hunt EGGS-tra funny! But does her prankish egg-planting go too far? Full of Easter puns and pranks, sniggers and smiles, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates family and fun- it's sure to be read year after year!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Beck, Adrian<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Camberwell, Victoria : Puffin Australia, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 010519720<br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Available - 010519737<br /> I want to be a sports star / Mary Anastasiou, Anil Tortop. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=507309&CF=GEN So you want to be a Sports Star? What kind will you be? A Surfer? A Fencer? A Football Star? Maybe a Tennis Star or a Pro Skater riding rails? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Taylor, Frankie (and Lucky) as they imagine their way through the thrill of sports and Olympic medal dreams. So you want to be a Sports Star? What kind will you be? A Surfer? A Fencer? A Football Star? Maybe a Tennis Star or a Pro Skater riding rails? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Taylor, Frankie (and Lucky) as they imagine their way through the thrill of sports and Olympic medal dreams.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Anastasiou, Mary<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Dandenong South, Victoria : Larrikin House, 2022.<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.<br />I want to be a<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A - Onloan - Due: 10 May 2024 - 010519669<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A - Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 - 010519652<br /> Crumbs / Phil Cummings, Shane Devries. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=507390&CF=GEN On a wintry city street, a one-legged bird dances for crumbs to eat ... but Ella has nothing to give. Then her father shows how a simple act of human kindness can spread joy to all. A captivating and universal story to warm the hearts of readers everywhere, from the award-winning creators of Boy and Ride, Ricardo, Ride On a wintry city street, a one-legged bird dances for crumbs to eat ... but Ella has nothing to give. Then her father shows how a simple act of human kindness can spread joy to all. A captivating and universal story to warm the hearts of readers everywhere, from the award-winning creators of Boy and Ride, Ricardo, Ride<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Cummings, Phil, 1957-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Gosford, NSW : Scholastic Australia, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 08 May 2024 - 010505013<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Available - Recently returned - 010505006<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 11 May 2024 - 010504986<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Available - 010504993<br /> Arabella's alphabet adventure / Suzy Zail, Christopher Nielsen. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=509587&CF=GEN A timeless story about an alphabet, a daring adventure and a book who learns she is perfect, just the way she is. I'm an ABC book and that's all I'll ever be, Arabella complained to her capital C. Arabella's Alphabet Adventure is the most beautiful and most borrowed book in the library - but only ever by children. Tired of having her pages torn by sticky fingers, Arabella slips into the Very Serious Book section of the library and takes an adventure within the pages of an African travel guide. But will Arabella realise that where she belongs is closer than she thinks? A timeless story about an alphabet, a daring adventure and a book who learns she is perfect, just the way she is. I'm an ABC book and that's all I'll ever be, Arabella complained to her capital C. Arabella's Alphabet Adventure is the most beautiful and most borrowed book in the library - but only ever by children. Tired of having her pages torn by sticky fingers, Arabella slips into the Very Serious Book section of the library and takes an adventure within the pages of an African travel guide. But will Arabella realise that where she belongs is closer than she thinks?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Zail, Suzy, 1966-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Newtown, N.S.W. : Walker Books Australia, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - Z - Onloan - Due: 06 May 2024 - 010501589<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - Z - Onloan - Due: 24 May 2024 - 010501626<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - Z - Onloan - Due: 03 May 2024 - 010501657<br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - Z - Available - 010501602<br /> Get ready, Mama! / Sharon Giltrow & Arielle Li. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=509779&CF=GEN Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge! She will try to sneak back to bed, distract you with cuddles, and... wait, is she watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready, despite her mischievous delaying tactics, with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem! Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge! She will try to sneak back to bed, distract you with cuddles, and... wait, is she watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready, despite her mischievous delaying tactics, with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Giltrow, Sharon<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Chatswood, N.S.W. : EK Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - G - Available - 010496120<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - G - Onloan - Due: 17 May 2024 - 010496113<br /> Eyes that speak to the stars / by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Dung Ho. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=509838&CF=GEN A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you. A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ho, Joanna<br />First edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York, NY : Harper Collins Publishers, [2022]<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />32 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 010516668<br /> Bunnygirl. Treehouse friends [graphic novel] / Holly Jayne. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=509854&CF=GEN James lives in the most amazing treehouse, but he's too shy to let anyone see it. Can Bunnygirl help him find a way to connect with people? Of course she can! Leave it to Bunnygirl to know just how to reach James AND introduce him to her friends, in a way that feels comfortable to him. Plus, James has some surprises of his own in this story of friendship and empathy. James lives in the most amazing treehouse, but he's too shy to let anyone see it. Can Bunnygirl help him find a way to connect with people? Of course she can! Leave it to Bunnygirl to know just how to reach James AND introduce him to her friends, in a way that feels comfortable to him. Plus, James has some surprises of his own in this story of friendship and empathy.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jayne, Holly<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Kew East, Victoria : Berbay Publishing, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.<br />Bunnygirl ; 2.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - J - Onloan - Due: 20 May 2024 - 010516576<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - J - Available - 010516569<br /> Alfie the brave / Richard Harris, Simon Howe. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=509857&CF=GEN A charming picture book about how bravery doesn't always come naturally. Alfie was a fine-looking dog. His coat was sleek and shiny like an otter. His muscles stood out under his skin. He was the son of champions. But Alfie didn't feel like a champion. Alfie was scared of... everything! Could Alfie ever be bold and brave like other dogs? A charming picture book about how bravery doesn't always come naturally. Alfie was a fine-looking dog. His coat was sleek and shiny like an otter. His muscles stood out under his skin. He was the son of champions. But Alfie didn't feel like a champion. Alfie was scared of... everything! Could Alfie ever be bold and brave like other dogs?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harris, Richard<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Southbank, Vic.] : Puffin Books, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Onloan - Due: 15 May 2024 - 010500001<br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Onloan - Due: 11 May 2024 - 010499978<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A823.00 - In-process (Set: 24 May 2022)<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A823.00 - In-process (Set: 24 May 2022)<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A823.00 - In-process (Set: 24 May 2022)<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A823.00 - In-process (Set: 24 May 2022)<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Onloan - Due: 30 Apr 2024 - 010499992<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Onloan - Due: 14 May 2024 - 010499985<br /> Miimi Marraal Mother Earth / Melissa Greenwood ; Miimi + Jiinda. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=510166&CF=GEN "Miimi Marraal, she created us, you and me ... From Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, of mother-daughter art and design label Miimi and Jiinda, comes a deeply felt and heart-stirring picture book about the connection between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth." -- Back cover. "Miimi Marraal, she created us, you and me ... From Gumbaynggirr artist Melissa Greenwood, of mother-daughter art and design label Miimi and Jiinda, comes a deeply felt and heart-stirring picture book about the connection between mothers, babies and Miimi Marraal, Mother Earth." -- Back cover.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Greenwood, Melissa<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Sydney, N.S.W.] : ABC Books, HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />22 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 27 cm.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - G - Available - 010600473<br />