Lone Wolf Goes to School - illustrated by K-Fai Steele
Neal Porter Books
Wolf has just the right amount of friends: NONE. He loves to be alone. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, other people are there too. At school, the teacher says if he can’t get along with the other students, he has to leave. So he goes to the movies. More people! He tries the beach. No peace there, either. He flees to the remote peak of a mountain, and even there, someone comes along to bother him.
Finally, Wolf hatches a plan. All these people arrive for a party at Wolf’s house . . . while Wolf makes a quick exit.
“A charmer that’s sure to garner its protagonist a devoted following—much to his chagrin.”—★ Kirkus, starred review
Lone Wolf Gets a Pet - illustrated by K-Fai Steele
Neal Porter Books
Wolf lives by himself, and he likes it that way. Wolf is not a people person.
But today, he would really like some jellybeans, and the store is completely out. The shopkeeper tells him that all the jellybeans have been bought up for prizes in a competition. A Best Pet Competition.
There’s only one thing for it: Wolf needs to acquire a darling dog, a cool cat, or a happy horse. But one by one, these animals prove that Wolf is not much of an animal person, either. Will no pet win him an award? How far must Wolf go to get some dang jellybeans?
“Thomas’ short, snappy sentences, superb pacing, and satisfying, sweet deal of an ending make for a winning entry.”—★ Booklist, starred review
Two Turtles - illustrated by Jake A. Minton
Little Book Press
Frank and Terrence are known for their relentless rivalry. They compete in everything, from slow-walking races to shiniest-shell contests. But one fateful day, they take things too far, with no way out but to work together.
Two Turtles is a hilarious and irreverent story that explores cooperation, communication and teamwork. The surprising ending will tickle readers and spark endless discussions about complex friendships and conflicting feelings – can you be fiercely competitive and still be a good teammate?
The Callers
Chronicle Books (USA) and HarperCollins Publishers Australia (ANZ)
In the world of Elipsom, the ability to Call, or summon objects, is a coveted skill. And yet despite being born into a family of Callers, Quin doesn't have the gift.
But everything changes when instead of summoning an object, Quin makes something disappear. He quickly discovers that the objects Callers bring into their world aren't conjured at all, but are taken from another land, and another people who have had their lives slowly stolen from them.
Now Quin must team up with Allie, a girl who's determined to stop this unjust practice, and decide whether he should remain loyal to his family, or betray them-and save the world.
Madeline Talbot Has a Bunny on Her Head - illustrated by Connah Brecon
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Madeleine Talbot has a bunny on her head, which is strange, sure, but wait until you discover why she can’t take it off.
Foothand Elbownose - illustrated by Connah Brecon
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Max’s foot is fed up and wants to be a hand instead — he’s over puddles and prickles and being trod on every day — and Max, being ever so obliging, agrees. All is fine until the other body parts start putting in requests of their own, and when Max finds himself with not only a foothand but an elbownose, headbottom and a mouthear, he has no choice but to send the body parts back to where they belong.
Allergic Alpaca - illustrated by Connah Brecon
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
The start of the alphabet is a wonderful place to live... unless you’re allergic to apples.
After an accidental tumble through the alphabet, Alpaca must find her way back home to her friends, Ape, Alligator, Albatross, Anteater and Aardvark. But the longer Alpaca is away from home, the better she feels — her spots disappear, her nose stops running and she has a clear head for the first time ever. Perhaps the start of the alphabet, with all its apples, isn't the best place for an alpaca after all.