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When author Sally Rippin discovered her child was struggling to read, she assumed it would sort itself out over time. She couldn’t have been more wrong. Her son’s dyslexia and ADHD went unsupported for years, leaving him behind his peers and labelled ‘difficult’ by an education system that couldn’t easily cater to neurodivergent kids. By the time Sally learned how to advocate for him, it was—almost—too late. Told through the eyes of a parent who started out by doing everything wrong, Wild Things is about how we can help all kids find the joy in reading.

The fifth collection including five stories from the internationally best-selling series about the bright, funny and loveable Billie B Brown!

In The Wonderful Wedding, Billie's going to a wedding! She's got the perfect outfit, and she can't wait to see all the fancy decorations. But what happens when the wedding doesn't live up to her dreams?

Jack's going to visit a fire station – all by himself! But can he still have fun without his best friend Billie?

Meet Billie B Brown! Do you know what the B stands for? It's for Brave, Brilliant, and Bold! The Billie B misadventures have quickly become favourites for girls all over the world. This audio collection brings together five favourite Billie B Brown audiobooks in one volume.

The fourth collection including five stories from the internationally best-selling series about the bright, funny and lovable Billie B Brown! Billie B Brown is brave, brilliant and bold and the star of her very own super-dooper series. Whether she’s playing soccer, learning ballet with her best friend Jack or getting used to a new baby brother, fun and feisty Billie B Brown always has a creative way to save the day.

Sam makes a mess when he eats jam. Can he fix it? Yes, he can! Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He LOVES bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters?

In A Dog to Keep, Billie meets an adorable foster dog called Otto. Everyone in the neighbourhood loves him, but no one can adopt him. Can Billie find Otto his forever home?

From Australia’s best-selling female author, Sally Rippin, comes Polly and Buster - a brand-new junior fiction series about the magic of friendship. Who ever heard of a witch and a monster being friends? Everyone knows that witches don’t mix with monsters. Witches are educated, clever, sophisticated. But monsters? Monsters are just uncouth. Some are even dangerous. But Polly the witch and Buster the feelings monster have been best friends forever.

Greg loves the spooky season. BOO! But others don't. What can he do? Greg's built a haunted house, but it's a bit too scary for his friends. Can he work out a way for them all to have fun?

In The Little Lie, Billie has broken her arm! It's going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile …

In The Midnight Feast, Billie and Jack are camping in Jack's backyard. But it's very dark. And maybe just a little bit scary. Are they really big enough to camp all on their own?

Billie's party is going to be the best ever. She has lots of fun games planned! But what if Billie's friends don't like her party? Or worse … what if they don't come?

'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!

Greg's Spooky Surprise!: Greg's built a haunted house, but it's a bit too scary for his friends. Can he work out a way for them all to have fun? Snell's Show and Tell: Snell has something cool to share with all her classmates, but she's nervous. How can she build up the courage to speak? Drake's Silly Sneezes: Drake's got a cold, so his friends brew him some medicine – but the first batch makes him sneeze fire, and the second batch makes him sneeze ice! Luckily, the third batch works... with some surprising side effects!

Greg's Spooky Surprise!: Greg's built a haunted house, but it's a bit too scary for his friends. Can he work out a way for them all to have fun? Snell's Show and Tell: Snell has something cool to share with all her classmates, but she's nervous. How can she build up the courage to speak? Drake's Silly Sneezes: Drake's got a cold, so his friends brew him some medicine – but the first batch makes him sneeze fire, and the second batch makes him sneeze ice! Luckily, the third batch works... with some surprising side effects!

Snell needs some time to come out of her shell. Will she take part in today's Show and Tell? Snell has something cool to share with all her classmates, but she's nervous. How can she build up the courage to speak?

Jack's back! The fourth collection of stories from the popular Hey Jack! series, featuring Billie B Brown's best friend, Jack. 'The Toy Sale': Jack is selling the toys he doesn't play with anymore. There's some old Lego, a scruffy teddy bear and a robot dog that doesn't work. But when Jack sees other kids having fun with his stuff, will he regret the whole idea? 'The Other Teacher': Jack's class has a new teacher who seems really cool. But then Jack breaks a rule he didn't even know existed! Maybe the teacher's not so great after all....

Mary Has the Best Pet. You shouldn’t bring a pet to school. But Mary’s pet is super cool! You're not supposed to bring your pet to the School of Monsters if you haven't fed them yet. But Mary loves her little pet! Surely it will be ok to sneak him inside her hat just for the morning. Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam. Sam makes a mess when he eats jam. Can he fix it? Yes, he can! Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He loves bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters? He'll have to figure out a way to save the day.

Drake is sneezing, Drake is sick. Can his friends help cure him, quick? Drake's got a cold, so his friends brew him some medicine – but the first batch makes him sneeze fire, and the second batch makes him sneeze ice! Luckily, the third batch works... with some surprising side effects!