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2017-2018 CATALOGUE
PU B L I S H I NG
2017 / 2018 CATALOGUE
2017 - 2018 Catalogue
L I T T L ESTEPSPUBLISHING
LITTLE STEPS
48 Ross St. Glebe, NSW 2037
www.littlesteps.com.au
info@littlesteps.com.au
(02) 9660 3680
DISTRIBUTOR
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Phone (03) 97629100
INTERNATIONAL
DISTRIBUTOR
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Hey AwesomeM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Karen Young
Illustrator: Norivle Dovidonyte
210 x 270mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545746 | A$16.95
HB: 9781925545753 | A$24.95
This follow-up to Karen Young’s award winning ‘Hey Warrior’ explores all
the great things kids can accomplishe, even when they feel anxious. ‘Hey
Awesome’ is a great resource for teaching kids about anxiety and to empower
them to be the best they can be.
A Book for Kids about
Overcoming Anxiety
Karen Young
I l l us t ra t ed by Norv i le Dov idony t e
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SONIA AUDOLY
KissesBox
Illustrated by Angela Perini
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written by
S O N I A A U D O R L Y
The Magic Mail Fairy
P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Sonia Audoly
Illustrator: Francesca Quatraro
230 x 230mm, 36pp, 3 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545524 | A$14.95
Nina loves to visit her aunts, because they have a very
magical friend. The Magic Mail Fairy! When Nina goes to
stay with her aunts for an especially long visit, she discovers
the joys of receiving and writing letters with the help of her
aunts and her new magical pen pal.
A spellbound tale for kids and kids at heart.
Box of KissesJ U N E 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Sonia Audoly
Illustrator: Angela Perrini
230 x 230mm, 38pp, 3 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545906 | A$16.95
Oscar and Olivia have big imaginations, but when Mum has to go away on a trip they
find all their magic disappears with her! But Mum has a big imagination of her own, and
has a very special way to keep their magic alive.
The Trouble in Tune Town P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Maura Pierlot
Illustrator: Sophie Norsa
280 x 220mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545333 | A$24.95
Ebook: 9781925545586 | A$2.99
Meg is Tune Town’s best music performer, but she’s having trouble rehearsing. So much
trouble, in fact, that the notes have run right off the sheet! Can Meg find the notes in
time for her big concert? Or are they closer to home than she thought?
A colourful book for music-loving-and-learning kids of all ages.
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Illustrated by Abby Mckenzie Written by KAREN BUULTJENS
Illustrated by Abby McKenzie
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Written by KAREN BUULTJENSIllustrated by Abby McKenzie
Love JarP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Karen Buultjens
Illustrator: Abby McKenzie
210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545357 | A$16.95
‘Love goes in. Love goes out. DING’
There are so many wonderful ways to express love, and
this sweet and thoughtful book explores some of the best!
Evan’s Turning SevenP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Robyn Brown
Illustrator: Aleksandra Szmidt
240 x 240mm, 32pp, 3 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545555 | A$14.95
Evan’s turning seven on Sunday and he has some brilliant ideas to make his
birthday party spectacular! His plans are so brilliant, that none of his friends
believe him. Evan is worried.
Will any of them come to his party?
ROBYN BROWNALEKSANDRA SZMIDT
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catches the
Christmas Star
Flossie
Written by Nancy Watson Illustrated by Natasha Farrar
Flossie Catches the
Christmas Star
P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 6
Author: Nancy Watson
Illustrator: Natasha Farrar
200 x 250 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925117974 | A$14.95
It is Christmas Eve... but there is no star
to be found on top of the tree! With the
help of Santa and some stardust, can
Flossie bring home a star and restore the
Christmas magic?
Flossieand the
Evil Fairy
Written by Nancy Watson Illustrated by Grace Chen
Flossie and the Evil FairyM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Nancy Watson
Illustrator: Grace Chen
200 x 250 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545647 | A$14.95
Join Flossie the fairy on an exciting adventure!
Flossie the fairy is enjoying a lovely afternoon visiting
her friend when they discover a lost girl in the woods.
Eager to help, they soon find that she’s not lost at all -
she’s been entranced by Elvira the evil fairy! Can brave
Flossie save the day?
Written by Nancy Watson Illustrated by Natasha Farrar
Flossiethe Fairy
Flossie the FairyP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 6
Author: Nancy Watson
Illustrator: Natasha Farrar
200 x 250 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925117684 | A$14.95
In a small garden cottage, Flossie the fairy
lives in the red handbag of an unsuspecting
elderly lady. Each day, she takes joy in dancing
to the magical music of her host... until the
day comes when the music stops and Flossie
must find a new companion and a new tune
to sing to.
A gentle, heartfelt tale of finding joy after loss.
Flossiethe Fairy
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CASSIDY JACKSON-CARROLL
ILLUSTRATED BY GRAEME COMPTON
Flavio the FlamingoP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Cassidy Jackson-Carroll
Illustrator: Graeme Compton
200 x 255mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545388 | A$14.95
Flavio the Flamingo had lost his colour pink. ‘Whatever will I do?’ he started to think.
Flavio the Flamingo is having an identity crisis. He embarks on a quest, searching high,
low – and everywhere in between – longing to find his colour.
F via ol CASSIDY JACKSON-CARROLL
ILLUSTRATED BY GRAEME COMPTON
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Flatulent FlavioM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Cassidy Jackson-Carroll
Illustrator: Graeme Compton
200 x 255mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545784 | A$14.95
Flavio the Flamingo loves eating garbage. In fact, he’ll eat anything. Now he has a very
stinky problem and no one wants to play with him anymore! Follow Flavio as he finds a
way to get his tummy... and bottom to behave.
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B O O K 2
written by B A R B A R A M U R R A Y illustrated by S A R A H H A R D Y
S O U N D S T O R I E S
Robbie Robot to the Rescue An Introduction to Conson nt Sounds: Part 2
nd other stories
Book 2:
Robbie Robot to
the RescueP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Barbara Murray
Illustrator: Sarah Hardy
281.5 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs
HB: 9781925545685 | A$24.95
Book 4:
Bertie Bird and
the Earth WormC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Barbara Murray
Illustrator: Sarah Hardy
281.5 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs
HB: 9780980723700 | A$24.95
S O U N D S T O R I E S
Ann Ant’s Antics nd other stories
An Introduction to Vowel Sounds: Part 1B O O K 3
written by B A R B A R A M U R R A Y illustrated by S A R A H H A R D Y
Book 3:
Anna Ant’s AnticsM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Barbara Murray
Illustrator: Sarah Hardy
281.5 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs
HB: 9781925545975 | A$24.95
BOOK 1:
The Bolton Boys
Balloon Adventure An Introduction to Consonant
Sounds: Part 1
P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Barbara Murray
Illustrator: Sarah Hardy
280 x 235mm, 32pp, 6+ yrs
HB: 9781925545074 | A$24.95
S O U N D S T O R I E S
Sound Stories is a series of four books to help children learn phonemic awareness.
Through stunningly detailed illustrations from Sarah Hardy, and clever and engaging
stories from teacher and wordsmith, Barbara Murray, children will have a joyful
introduction to phonemic awareness and synthetic phonics.
Written and illustrated by Toni Cary
ALCHERINGASnow
A tale about Winter Alcheringa SnowP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Toni Cary
Illustrator: Toni Cary
300 x 220mm, 36pp, 6+ yrs
HB: 9780980723724 | A$24.95
When snow comes down in the Snowy Mountains, at Alcheringa it’s a special time for dreaming.
A most magnificent cook
Illustrated by
KATRINA MEYNINK HEATHER HAWKINS
Lulu Le Baby ChefP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Katrina Meynink
Illustrator: Heather Hawkins
255 x 265mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545661 | A$24.99
Lulu is a baby chef - the best that ever was. But Lulu has a problem. The perfect ingredient is missing!
Join Lulu on her cooking adventures around the world as she searches for culinary brilliance. Will she find it?
Pleasedon’t
RYCNATALIE MOONEY
Illustrated by
JELENA JORDANOVIC-LEWIS
Please Don’t CryF E B U R A RY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Natalie Mooney
Illustrator: Jelena Jordanovic-Lewis
210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545678 | A$24.95
Baby is clean, dry and ready for bed.
Families around the world settle their children to sleep in many ways, and this magical lullaby will become a treasured part
of baby’s bedtime routine.
‘Hush little baby, please don’t cry.’
Written by Tracey Muir and Illustrated by Philip Rice
ORH E A D ST A I L S
OR
Heads or TailsM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Tracey Muir
Illustrator: Philip Rice
230 x 270mm, 28pp, 3-6 yrs
PB: 9781925545944 | A$16.95
Maggie has a lot of choices to make and it’s always easier to flip a coin. Not all the results come out in Maggie’s favour,
though. What choices will Maggie’s coin flipping lead her down? Can you guess what it will land on?
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in Hawaiiinin
JACQUELINE DE ROSE-AHERN
Illustrated by Sophie Norsa
Charlie’s Adventures ...
in HawaiiP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern
Illustrator: Sophie Norsa
270 x 230mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925117721 | A$24.95
Charlie is off on the first of his adventures with his family ... to Hawaii! With his friend,
Kai and his dad, Amoka, Charlie is set on a discovery of different clues to uncover the
spirit of Aloha! Join Charlie and his family, and follow their adventure across the world
on your very own ‘Charlie’s Adventures’ map!
JACQUELINE DE ROSE-AHERN
Illustrated by Sophie Norsa
Charlie’s Adventures ...
in South AfricaM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern
Illustrator: Sophie Norsa
270 x 230mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545838 | A$24.95
Join Charlie on his next global adventure to South Africa! Follow Charlie and his new
friends as they gather clues that teaches Charlie all about South African cullture.
res ....
Freddy FollowsM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Melanie Quinn
Illustrator: Andrew McIntosh
240 x 200mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545791 | A$14.95
Being part of the cool kids isn’t what it’s always cracked up to be.
Freddy just wants to fit in, but his new friends’ idea of fun means bullying all the other sea creatures!
Will Freddy learn how to stop following the crowd and do what’s right?
Stretch McCoy and the Quantum EnigmaM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Sue Neudegg
Illustrator: Matt Howorth
150 x 230mm, 284pp, 10+ yrs
PB: 9781925545739 | A$14.95
SKEEWAPDEEWADEEBOO!!
What is the only thing that could get in the way of a 12 year old boy and his dream to become the world’s best drummer?
The quirky world of quantum physics!
For Stretch McCoy a visit to his grumpy old neighbour, Mr Petrovich, was always exciting. Mr Petrovich, a secretive, retired
scientist had a strange work shed filled with weird gadgets and machines. Now, there was a new machine...an odd looking
thing that was something about waves and something about particles.
Come along for a skat..bee..dee..oodle ride with the cat loving, scat loving Stretch McCoy, his best mate Ads and sister
Rose, as they get caught up in the quantum enigma...the potential of all things at once.
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Saffi and the Sneaky Secret SummoningM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Annabel Cutler
Illustrator: Annabel Cutler
260 x 240mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545029 | A$16.95
Saffi has a sneaky secret mission - to summon a dragon. But it goes a little bit wrong.
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James Jelly Bean and the Colour Green M AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Cheryl Ann Knights
Illustrator: Leigh Hedstrom
240 x 240mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9780648267300 | A$14.95
James Jelly Bean just loves the colour green! Discover all the wonderful green things that James has at
his house.
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Author: Cheryl Ann Knights
Illustrator: Emma Stuart
240 x 240mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545456 | A$24.95
PB: 9781925545463 | A$14.95
‘Mrs Mavis Marshmallow likes the colour yellow – a lot!’
Join Mrs Mavis and friends in this sunny rhyming book about a very colourful character ... so long as that
colour is yellow!
Elvira and the TripletsP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Pat Clarke
Illustrator: Graeme Compton
210 x 295mm, 80pp, 7+ yrs
HB: 9781925545616 | A$24.95
Wedge-tailed eagles mate for life, so when her mate does not return from a hunting trip, Elvira is in despair. Although
anxious to set out immediately to find him, she is faced with a problem: she has three eggs due to hatch any day and they
can’t be left unattended. Never daunted, she comes up with a novel ‘baby-sitting’ plan which enables her to leave the nest
and set off on a quest to find the missing eagle.
ForeverOur
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Author: Kristie Groat-Barber
Illustrator: Annelies Billeter
210 x 210mm, 24pp, 3-6 yrs
PB: 9781925545531 | A$14.95
‘In my mind and my heart that’s where you will stay, I promise to love you more every day.’
This heartfelt tribute follows one little girl’s journey to say goodbye to her Poppy while keeping him firmly in her heart.
Giggly Times, Giggly RhymesC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Richie Cotton
Illustrator: Naya Lazareva and Kostya Lazarev
270 X 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545968 | A$16.95
Get ready for some quirky characters in the third book of the beautifully illustrated Giggly Times, Giggly Rhymes series.
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You Could Have Been...P U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Annie-M
Illustrator: Zheng Qu
240 x 240mm, 32pp, 6 - 8 yrs
HB: 9781925545562 | A$24.99
The only role you have to play, is that of my sweet child.
You Could Have Been… is a tribute to a little life gone too soon.
In Australia, 6 babies are stillborn every day, and 1 in 4 women experience early pregnancy loss.
It’s so special to have a bond with your baby, even after they have died. This book lets you talk to your baby about your lost
hopes and dreams, but most importantly, your love.
The Incredible Oik the CrabM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: James Nott
Illustrator: Eric Kuiper
210 x 280mm, 68pp, 7+ yrs
HB: 9781925545302 | A$29.95
Oik the crab has an attitude problem, but a brush with misfortune teaches him to value his family and friends.
His colourful adventures make for a fun and engaging early reader chapter book, full to the brim with bright underwater
characters.
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My Mad Scientist MummyM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Rina Fu
Illustrator: Rina Fu
210 x 260mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545807 | A$24.99
‘My mummy is a scientist... but I’m afraid she might be mad.’
My mummy has a really cool job. She’s a scientist and does all kinds of amazing experiments! But scientists in all the stories I
read and watch are mad... does that mean my mummy is mad too?
Carmichael’s JourneyM A R C H 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Shelly Fussell
Illustrator: Samantha Metcalfe
230 x 270mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545692 | A$16.95
Carmichael the Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo has made his first flight out of the nest and joined his parents on the long journey
to their coastal feeding grounds. But when they return, they find their home has been destroyed.
What will they do?
And, more importantly, what can we all do to help?
DiAnE HaRdInG
& ThE PiE ThIeF MyStErY
Catastrophe Girl and the Pie Thief MysteryP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Diane Harding
Illustrator: Diane Harding
130 x 198mm, 136pp, 7+ yrs
PB: 9781925545579 | A$14.95
Catastrophe!
Amazing secret powers have taken over Catrina. She only has to use a few magic words and POW!
What exciting things can she do at school and at home with her magic powers? She might even be able to solve the mystery
of the Pie Thief at the school canteen. But what if the Pie thief is a friend?
Disaster!
Catrina has lost her powers. Nothing seems to work. The magic has disappeared. How can she help her friend now, and how
can she get her magic powers back?
SavestheDay!
DE T E C T IV E
SARATEJASWINEE BARUA
Maria Taylor
avessssssssssssssssDetective Sara Saves the Day!C O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Tejaswinee Barua
210 x 250mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545630 | A$16.95
HB: 9781925545623 | A$24.95
Sara has always been good at finding things - she’s famous for it! When a magical visitor comes asking for her help, Sara
jumps on the case for her most exciting adventure yet.
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Mia’s OptiscopeM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Natalie Rose & Nick Walsh
198 x 130mm, 300pp, 12+ yrs
PB: 9781925545715 | A$14.95
Mia’s Optiscope is the story of a girl with a big heart and bigger imagination, a story of morality, fantasy, adventure and
quest to discover the parallel world of Nilimbia.
Newly arrived in the bustling suburb of Kingsford, in Sydney’s east, Mia feels lonely, missing her friends.
Walking to school up ‘Meeks Mountain’ she makes a new friend and finds herself the ‘Keeper of the Optiscope’. Before she
can learn its true purpose her mysterious friend is gone, leaving few clues about the Optiscope’s powers.
With her granddad’s help, Mia uncovers its secrets and the Dream Team embark on adventures to Nilimbia, an awesome
world of dream weavers and endless magic, where a little imagination and hope makes the impossible, possible.
G A N G A P O W E L L
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the
The Wallaby in the GardenM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Ganga Powell
Illustrator: Olivia Godbee
240 x 200mm, 24pp, 3 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545722 | A$14.95
A wallaby and her new joey are causing chaos in the garden! Ari and his big family of cousins, aunts, uncles, parents and
grandparents must find a way to catch her and KEEP HER OUT before she causes too much damage. But in the end, do
they really want her to go?
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Laura van der BreggenFiona Levings
The Adventures of Hilda the WitchC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Laura van der Breggen
Illustrator: Fiona Levings
200 x 250 mm, 48pp, 5 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545913 | A$16.95
Being magical doesn’t mean you can’t get into trouble! Hilda is a fun loving 5 1/2 year old witch who just can’t help getting
into mischief.
Through this series of charming short stories, Hilda learns the importance of cleaning her room, looking after her pets and
most importantly, listening to her mummy!
GrandadslassesGHoward WhiteIllustrated by Katherine Appleby
Grandad’s GlassesC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Howard White
Illustrator: Katherine Appleby
270 x 230mm, 32pp
PB: 9781925545890 | A$14.95
Grandad has a special talent... losing his glasses! He can lose his glasses even when he’s wearing them. Follow along as
Grandad searches for his lost spectacles. Maybe you can help!
ROSEMARIE RILEY SOPHIE NORSA
ContraryMary,Quite
Mary, Quite ContraryP U B L I S H E D J A N U R A RY 2 0 1 8
Author: Rosemarie Riley
Illustrator: Sophie Norsa
214 x 214mm, 32pp, 3- 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545494 | A$16.95
Mary marches to the beat of her own drum, but her strangely coloured house and quirky gardening habits cause quite a stir
with her neighbours, who call her… Mary Quite Contrary!
AXM
J O S E Y H U R L E YIllustrated by Katherine Appleby
Max the MightyP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Josey Hurley
Illustrator: Katherine Appleby
210 x 250mm, 32pp, 6 - 8 yrs
HB: 9781925545319 | A$16.95
Max is a much-loved dog with a great big problem: his mum and dad love the beach, but Max is terrified of the ocean! This
is a charming book about challenging your fears, and learning to have a great time in the process.
Goodnight Starry
• Darcy Jackson •
•Illustrated by Andrew McIntosh
Goodnight StarryJ U N E 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: D’Arcy Jackson
Illustrator: Andrew McIntosh
240x240mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9780648267317 | A$24.99
‘As the sun bids farewell to the sky,
it’s the start of the end of the day.’
Say goodnight to all of the planets in the sky with this beautiful celestial bedtime book!
’
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A Friend Like MineM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Samantha Warne
Illustrator: Matt Howorth
200 x 200mm, 32pp, 5 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545982 | A$14.95
‘Being different is OK!
That’s what makes us shine.’
Meet Fletcher and his friends! They all have different abilities and a special outlook on life. A Friend Like Mine is a special
book that explores the upside of being different.
ANDREW PRATLEY I l lus trated by Angel McMullan
E M P T Y
EmptyM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Andrew Pratley
Illustrator: Angel McMullan
210 x 250mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925117783 | A$16.95
HB: 9781925117837 | A$24.95
A little girl finds she has an empty space. She embarks on a journey of friendship, music and giving, and along the way she
finds her own joyful fulfilment.
Aliens Don’t Belong on EarthP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Wida Tausif
Illustrator: Andrew McIntosh
130 x 198mm, 56pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545401 | A$12.95
On his eighth birthday, James and his friend, Alex, are visited by ALIENS! These extraterrestrial visitors want to take over
Earth, and have a job in mind for the boys. What will they do to keep their home safe?
J U D I T H B A R K E RE R
The Oo in UluruC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Judith Irving Barker
Illustrator: Janie Frith
200 x 250 mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545487 | A$16.95
‘This is the story of the ‘oo’.
It’s an amusing sound for all of you.’
The OO in Uluru is a fun Australian themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound ‘oo’ and
where they can find it in different words.
Trumble and Ludwig’s Forest AdventuresM AY 2 0 1 8 R E L E A S E
Author: Jacqui A’Court
Illustrator: Jacqui A’Court
265 x 198mm, 144pp, 7 - 10 yrs
PB: 9781925545760 | A$14.95
Tumbling over thickets, scuttling along muddy banks, Trumble and Ludwig are on a mission - they need to find the last
known ‘Squorch’ seed to save their grandmother from a grave and ghastly illness. This terrible intrepid devil duo are on
the adventure of a lifetime as they take you in their claw grip to meet an assortment of hilarious, delightful and dangerous
characters. This altruistic tale echoes an array of life lessons and takes the young reader on and uplifting and tumultuous
journey to remember.
Backyard FriendsP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 8
Author: Diana Weston
Illustrator: Kymba Burrows
Ebook, 3 - 6 yrs
Ebook: 9781925545708 | A$3.99
James imagines himself out hunting.
But he’s not hunting animals or insects... he’s hunting WORDS.
He has an Interesting Words collection which he adds to all the time by putting them in his Word Jar.
DIANA WESTON Illustrated by
KYMBA BURROWSMusic and lyrics by
MAY HOWLETT
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Illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt
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QQQ Quirky QuentinC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Indianna Bell
Illustrator: Aleksandra Szmidt
250 x 200mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545999 | A$24.95
Quentin marches to the beat of his own drum, but even though he’s different, his sister thinks he’s pretty special.
Take a look at all the wonderful differences that make Quentin unique!
2017/2018 CATALOGUE 2322 LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
My Humans P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Anita Green
Illustrator: Michelle Ferguson
250 x 250mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545326 | A$16.95
Buddy is so happy his family picked him! He would love to introduce you to them one by one, and tell you just how special
they are.
A gorgeous book for dog owners wondering what their dog thinks of them! (Hint: they adore you.)
Engilina’s Train P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Andrew King
Illustrator: Ben Johnston
210 x 297mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925117851 | A$24.95
Ebook: 9781925545449 | A$4.99
Engilina, Engibear and Bearbot are back to build transport for the future: a new maglev train. During the project they
discover an old steam engine which leads them on an interesting journey and creates an unexpected link to the past. Travel
with them on this tale of trains, teamwork, technology and time ...
OscarThe Golden
CHARLIE OLSSON Illustrated by Lauren Merrick
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Oscar the Golden Ghost Crab P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Charlie Olsson
Illustrator: Lauren Merrick
190 x 240mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545296 | A$24.95
Oscar makes his home proudly on a beautiful beach, but what happens when a throng of beachgoers turn up and make a
mess? Oscar gets to work, claws poised and ready to defend his pristine home! The results are some good old-fashioned
nipping fun.
Jailbreak P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Brent Langley
Illustrator: Cath Chegwidden
Chapter Book, 8 - 10 yrs
Ebook: 9781925545340 | A$5.99
Reece’s bull calf was always causing mayhem on his parents’ farm, charging at him, eating Mum’s flowers … the list goes
on! He was sad that it had to be sent away but a chance shows up for a different path to become a rodeo bull. Will Jailbreak
successfully remain unridden?
THE MYSTERIES OFCORKUPARIPPLE CREEK
S U S A N P E A S E I l l u s t r at e d b y O l i v i a P e a s e
SNOTAND SEAWATERSL DGE,U
The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek:
Sludge, Snot and SeawaterP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Susan Pease
Illustrator: Olivia Pease
190 x 230mm, 188pp, 8 - 10 yrs
HB: 9781925545364 | A$29.95
PB: 9781925545425 | A$16.95
Ebook: 978-1-925545-43-2
When a sludge sickness pollutes the Corkuparipple Creek and Jo’s brother, Geoffrey, becomes sick, action is needed to find a
solution. Jo’s dog Bandaid is also missing and Aunt Pepper organises a search party under the Pacific Ocean to visit with the
Clam King. Will he have the answer to the missing dog and the medicine to heal Geoffrey and the environment?
Will he have the answer to the missing dog and the medicine to heal Geoffrey and the environment?
A new Mystery begins and Jo is faced with serious environmental issues full of sludge, snot and seawater.
Jelena Joradanovic-LewisILLUSTRATED BY
MEGAN BOWENWRITTEN BY
Mummy’s Tummy SmileC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Megan Bowen
Illustrator: Jelena Jordanovic-Lewis
210 x 210 mm, 28pp, 3 - 6 yrs
PB: 9781925545883 | A$16.95
‘From the moment you were born, my tummy started smiling just for you.’
Mummy’s Tummy Smile is a celebration of parenthood and growing up. Mummy’s tummy keeps its smile from baby’s first day
in the world and through all of life’s ups and downs!
2017/2018 CATALOGUE 2524 LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Joachim GevertIllustrated by Ffranses Ingram
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and the windy, windy day.
The Man in the Panama Hat and a Windy, Windy Day P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Joachim Gevert
Illustrator: Ffranses Ingram
255 x 220mm, 32pp, 6 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545418 | A$16.95
The Man in the Panama Hat would love nothing more than staying indoors. Every time he leaves the house, something goes
wrong. Can Mr Black Cat convince his friend to venture outside and have some fun?
A windy, windy day awaits!
Michael GrayIllustrated by Naya Ivashchuk
MTH EMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM The Fastest Tortoise on the Block
P U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Michael Gray
Illustrator: Naya & Kostya Ivashchuk
210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 8 yrs
PB: 9781925545500 | A$16.95
And they’re off! A boy and a tortoise become fast friends as they prepare for the biggest event in town - the monthly tortoise
race. It’s not winning that counts, but that won’t stop this tortoise from being the fastest tortoise on the block!
DogTimmyCalledA og CalledA
EVA MAY ANNELISE BILLETER
A Dog Called TimmyC O M I N G S O O N I N 2 0 1 8
Author: Eva May
Illustrator: Annelies Billeter
245 x 215mm, 96pp, 8 - 12 yrs
PB: 9781925545869 | A$16.95
Timmy loved digging in the garden and burying bones, balls, shoes and hats. The trouble was he could never remember
where he buried anything…
JELLY AND THE LEAF Written by Mary McCaffrey & Illustrated by Grace Chen
Jelly and the LeafP U B L I S H E D 2 0 1 7
Author: Mary McCaffrey
Illustrator: Grace Chen
210 x 210mm, 32pp, 3 - 6 yrs
HB: 9781925545517 | A$24.95
It doesn’t matter if flying’s in Jelly’s blood, he’s too afraid to jump! Inner wisdom is what he needs, but can he be mindful
enough hear it?
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