Summary: When Pippa, Pia, Poppy, Polly and Peg were born, they looked exactly the same. They did everything the same. Everything. Until one day they could take it no more! (Back cover)
Summary: Sometimes Sophie worries, especially at night when everything is calm and quiet. Her family all try to help, but somehow they just make things worse. Until her mother thinks of a new approach ... that might just involve an elephant or two! (Back cover)
Other Title: I do not like cheese
Summary: Mike isn't like other mice. He just won't eat cheese. luckily for him, the little girl in the house brings him something special for dinner each night. But what will Mike do when Ashley and her family go on holiday
(back of book) Josh is a brave as a Viking warrior. And not much can scare a Viking. But the two littlest Vikings are going berserk. They think they're invincible, and that spells trouble!
When Pop takes the family to Viking World, Josh finds out just how far he'll go to keep them safe.
Summary: A very small owl yearns to show everyone she is brave and strong despite her size. A magical tale about a brave little owl in an enchanted wood
With historical advice from the Australian War Memorial
Based on the true story of a young boy's visit to meet Alec Campbell in 2001
Summary: To James, Alec Campbell was a hero. The old man, the last living Anzac, and all of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought at Gallipoli, were heroes - everyone's heroes. Alec enlisted in 1915 and fought at the front wherever he was needed. James was very fortunate tomeet Alec and find out about his experiences. (From back cover)
New Zealand author
A Puffin original
Summary: All the birds in the bush are singing and dancing. All except Kakapo. He can't sing and dance like the others. But the other other birds are having so much fun that he can't help joining them - in his won Kakapo way
When Little Hoiho first leaves the nest she discovers that other birds seem to have talents she does not. In the end Little Hoiho discovers that although she may not have long legs like Kōtuku, or a beautiful voice like Tui, she has her own special talents.
Summary: Between December 1914 and August 1915 Tom and Jim write to each other whenever they get a chance. Tom talks about life at home on the farm while Jim writes from Egypt and then from the trenches of the Gallipoli peninsula. This is a moving story of two brothers separated by war. It is based on the thousands of letters sent by and to Anzac soldiers fighting at Gallipoli, one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. The book depicts life at war and on the home front and includes fold-out letter inserts
Summary: Eric Bogle's famous and familiar Australian song about the Battle of Gallipoli explores the futility of war with haunting power. (Back cover)
