Leigh Hobbs

Old Tom's owner, Angela Throgmorton, has been invited to tea. Not just any tea…tea with the queen! So Angela brushes up on her manners and insists that her rebellious cat, Old Tom, do the same. This hilarious chapter book introduces Old Tom, his outrageously bad behavior, and his honest but ill-fated attempts to be good. Hilarious mishaps and outrageous mayhem ensue at the palace, only to end with a scandal of Old Tom proportions!

Old Tom

Look out! Here comes Horrible Harriet - she's wicked, wild and wonderful! Shortlisted for the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award, 2002.

Horrible Harriet

Angela and Old Tom head off to the beach with their flippers and snorkels. Angela stretches out on the sand to catch some sun and Old Tom goes off to play...

Old Tom at the Beach

Old Tom has decided he's due for an adventure…and a break from his fussy but affectionate owner, Angela Throgmorton. But the earth is to small for this fat cat … Old Tom decides that MARS will be his destination! And why not the Martians will love him, and probably make him king … and then he could eat EVERYTHING he wants! But it won't be smooth space travel for this feline there'll be a hilarious bump or two on his travel through the Milky Way!

Old Tom Goes to Mars

When Angela Trogmorton is invited to have tea with the Queen, she must teach her cat, Old Tom, some good manners, but the two seem to have different ideas of etiquette.

Old Tom's Guide to Being Good

Angela goes off on a vacation that she has won, but is surprised to find that everything reminds her of the cat she thought she left at home.

Old Tom's Holiday

When Angela Throgmorton decides that Old Tom is now big enough to help around the house, he has other ideas.

Old Tom, Man of Mystery

In this hilarious sequel to the bestselling, CBC-shortlisted Horrible Harriet, Horrible Harriet finally makes a friend. A picture book which will have children and adults laughing out loud. Gloriously illustrated by the fabulous Leigh Hobbs, creator of Old Tom and Fiona the Pig.

Hooray for Horrible Harriet

'Old Tom is a big, resounding yes for children who live in a world of nos. In all these hilarious adventures, Hobbs is right on the beating heart of what it is to be a child.

Old Tom's Big Book of Beauty

Book four in this charming illustrated series from the creator of Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken. Mr Badger is about to uncover something magical at the Boubles Grand Hotel!

Mr Badger and the Magic Mirror

Welcome to Rome,' says Mr Chicken's guide, Federica. 'Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat.' Mr Chicken's childhood dream is about to begin... Another triumph from the Australian Children's Laureate, acclaimed creator of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London.

Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma

Class 4F is a mighty challenge for any teacher, with One-Eyed Eileen's gang of freaks and their naughty antics. But Miss Corker (alias Miss Schnorkel) works out a clever way to handle them. From the creator of Old Tom and Horrible Harriet, and inspired by 25 years of teaching, comes another unforgettable cast of hilarious characters.

Freaks on the Loose

'Why can't Fiona be more like us? Why can't she more likea pig?' Fiona loves ballet and pink and tea parties with her dollies. Her parents are desperate for a solution to this baffling behavior. From the highly accliamed author of the Old Tom series comes another character who touches the hearts of young readers.

Fiona the Pig

Gretel Killeen

When Eppie falls into a pot hole and gets squashed to the size of a strawberry, her brother Zeke decides to have some fun with his yoyo. What follows is a hilarious high tale of escape, theft, bullies, brats, dobbers, goody-goodies, garbage trucks, magic lamps, scabs, snot, bribery, bravery, a blind mum, a fat nurse, a skinny teacher and a boy on a bicycle covered in vomit - and that's only the beginning!

My Sister's A Yo Yo

4F for Freaks

LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17 SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2010 'The world's most beautiful city meets the world's most startling chicken. Not since Quasimodo has Paris been host to a monster of such charm. In typical exuberant style, Hobbs takes us abroad with the gentlemanly Mr Chicken, who tours the magnifique sights of Paris unaware that his enormous top-hatted self is the most astonishing spectacle of all. Joyously colourful, brilliantly observed, hilariously wry, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris is Leigh Hobbs' masterpiece.' Sonya Hartnett 'There is no end to the delights of this masterpiece.' Maurice Saxby Mr Chicken has taken up his friend Yvette's invitation to visit Paris. As they journey together through the City of Love, Mr Chicken is overcome by the magic of all the city has to offer - and the inhabitants of this most stylish city don't quite know what to make of him. Mr Chicken will delight children of all ages.

Mr Chicken Goes to Paris

Introducing another lovable character from the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom. Mr Badger is the Special Events Manager of London's Boubles Grand Hotel and is in charge of parties, weddings, balls - anything, really, that is a special occasion.

Mr Badger and the Big Surprise

Gary Crew

Leo is the neglected son of the disgustingly vain (and talentless) trapeze duo, the Glittering Gargantuos. He spends his time with his only friends, the circus lions. When his parents decide to use him as a prop to liven up their act, Leo is totally embarassed. But a slip-up reveals Leo's true star quality. Suggested level: primary.

Leo the Lion Tamer

LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17 What's green, has three eyes, and lives in a cage by Horrible Harriet's bed? And what happens when it goes missing...? Another extraordinary adventure for Horrible Harriet and you, the lucky reader! From the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom.

Horrible Harriet and the Terrible Tantrum

Eppie Morgan

Zeke Morgan

A bindup of three fabulous Gretel Killeen books for younger readers: MY SISTER'S A YOYO MY SISTER'S AN ALIEN MY SISTER'S A SEA SLUG

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