Meet Mary MacKillop
Illustrated by Sonia Martinez
Published by Random House Australia, 2013

Long before being named Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop decided she wanted to help people. She believed everyone should have a chance to learn, and in 1866 she set up her first school in Penola, South Australia. This is the story of Mary MacKillop and of that first school.

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Do Not Forget Australia
Illustrated by Sonia Kretschmar
Published by Walker Books Australia, 2012

Henri lives in the French village of Villers-Bretonneux. Billy lives in Melbourne, Australia. These two little boys, who live thousands of miles away from each other, share one story that unites Villers-Bretonneux and Melbourne in history. A moving and inspiring story of World War One.

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Head Hog
Illustrated by Ben Wood
Published by Koala Books, 2011

Constantine takes himself VERY seriously. He's the HEAD HOG! He is always very right, very proper and very dignified. But one day Aristotle, the littlest hog, asks, "Constantine, why don't you ever have fun?" Constantine doesn't know, but maybe Aristotle can help him find out.

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Snowy's Christmas
Illustrated by David Murphy
Published by Random House, 2011

Snowy is feeling left out and doesn't want to celebrate with his friends. But then a mysterious stranger arrives by the billabong. Suddenly Snowy's Christmas is looking up . . . up . . . UP!

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Pemberthy Bear
Illustrated by Jacqui Grantford
Published by New Frontier, 2006

Pemberthy Bear might be covered in fluff, but he is also very gruff and grumpy. So, when the carefree Primula Doll invites him for a sing along, he refuses to join in. Later, however, he finds himself paying an unexpected visit to Primula. Can she convince him to sing with her?

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The Floatingest Frog
illustrated by SImon Bosch
Published by New Frontier, 2004

Ferdinand the Frog wants to outdo his brother Frankie in every possible way. He can jump the farthest, croak the loudest, and even has the longest name! Sibling rivalry soon reaches hilarious heights when Ferdinand pushes his luck too far. Based on an Aesop's fable, The Floatingest Frog is a cautionary tale about being too full of hot air.

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