Water Fight Frenzy Felice Arena (Scholastic)A new series starring The Stick Dudes.
Stick figures which many of us have used to 'draw' a picture now have their own stories to tell in this new series and it comes complete with illustrations of the stick figures! The stick dudes are four boys (Ben, Johnny, martin and Michael) and they get into lots of mischief and just a few adventures as well - including water bomb fights with the girls next door, a case of lost swimmers in the swimming pool and even a 'gift' left floating in the swimming pool. This is boy humour!
Sam Sullivan's Scooter Jane Godwin & Andrew Joyner (Penguin Books)Sam has a new scooter ... "the kind your mum or dad might have had when they were young" but Sam’s scooter is still missing its handle bar grips ... and that's how Sam gets into a whole lot of handle bar trouble when his fingers get stuck.
A new Aussie Nibbles book with large text and illustrations is always quickly borrowed so this one will soon be gone. They are great reads for the early readers just starting on chapter books.
Just One Wish Sally Rippin (Penguin)Imagine arriving in Australia and being able to speak hardly any English and having a cousin who should be looking after you making you feel miserable at school - that's what happens to Penny who has just arrived from China with her family. Her Nai Nai (grandmother) gives her a special pouch with just one wish to make things right that has been passed down through the generations, a special friend is made in the drawing room at school, and drawing becomes very special for Penny - and her father.
Aussie Chomps are delightful chapter books ... a step up from the Nibbles for younger readers gaining confidence.
Great new titles for younger readers to enjoy!
