Pip Harry

At Nan's place there are so many marvellous things, earrings and bracelets, and glittering rings. But most special of all are Nan's spare kisses, always ready for let-downs and misses. A warm-hearted celebration of the endless supply of love (and treats!) that grandmothers have for their grandchildren. Eve's Nan has lots of spares. A spare key in her pot plant for after-school drop-ins. Seats at the table for morning tea pop-ins. A collection of teacups in all shapes and sizes. And always, yes, always, delicious surprises. Most special of all are Nan's spare kisses that make everything right. From CBCA award-winning author Pip Harry and illustrator Yiscah Marcatili. 'Spare Kisses introduces young readers aged 3 and up to ideas of reciprocity, emotional support and generosity in relationships, reminding them that loving relationships are built on giving as well as receiving' BOOKS+PUBLISHING

Cuddles is an inside dog, so when his family goes on a farm holiday he is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs - a charming story about being brave and trying new experiences by award-winning children's author Pip Harry with illustrations by Carolyn DavisCuddles loves warm laps, snuggly couches and soft beds. He is most definitely an inside dog. So when his family decides to bring him along on a farm holiday, Cuddles is horrified to find himself outside with the farm dogs. Will this inside dog ever be ready for outside adventures? A charming book about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things from CBCA award-winning author Pip Harry, with illustrations by Carolyn Davis.

A CBCA NOTABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 ABIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR (AGES 0-6)I'm jumping waves at the beach with Dad. If they're small I can leap over their frothy peaks. Easy! But further out, when they're big, you have to duck dive under. Maisie is learning about ocean swimming at the beach. The small waves are easy, but how will she know when to dive under the bigger ones? And will she be brave enough to try? Lucky Dad is there to help her. A beautiful picture book from acclaimed author Pip Harry and award-winning illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper.'Enjoy a slice of summer and the swimming safety tips wrapped up in this delightfully illustrated read' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

Semja odinnadtsatiletnej Dzhons Kjorbi vynuzhdena brosit fermu i pereekhat v Sidnej. Devochka skuchaet po svoim alpakam i ne mozhet privyknut k kroshechnoj gorodskoj kvartire. I kazhetsja, zrenie u nee ukhudshaetsja, v detstve ona uzhe poterjala glaz iz-za raka. Mozhet, eto drugaja opukhol? No u Dzhons silnyj kharakter, i ona gotova k trudnostjam. V novoj shkole Dzhons vstrechaet zastenchivogo Avgusta. On ljubit knigi i pomnit mnozhestvo udivitelnykh faktov, a eschjo s udovolstviem vjazhet. A vot futbol Avgust ne ljubit, i eto bolshaja problema, potomu chto ego otets, trener, mechtaet sdelat iz nego otlichnogo futbolnogo igroka. Avgust i Dzhons ochen raznye, no, tem ne menee, oni podruzhilis. Doma u Avgusta vsjo slozhno - ego roditeli razvodjatsja, a Dzhons poluchaet plokhie novosti ot vracha. Chtoby ne unyvat, druzja sostavljajut spisok vazhnykh del. Vmeste oni uchastvujut v desjatikilometrovom zabege i dazhe vzbirajutsja na samuju vysokuju goru Avstralii, khotja k etomu vremeni Dzhon polnostju poterjala zrenie. V posleslovii chitatelej zhdet sjurpriz: u Avgusta i Dzhons est realnye prototipy. Oni vmeste uchatsja v odnom klasse, druzhat, reguljarno popolnjajut svoj spisok zhelanij i dazhe mechtajut o pryzhkakh s parashjutami. Kniga s naprjazhennym sjuzhetom o preodolenii trudnostej i stanovlenii kharakterov budet interesna shkolnikam ot 9 let. Otdelnaja tema knigi - komfortnaja obrazovatelnaja sreda v obychnoj shkole i polnoe vkljuchenie geroini, poterjavshej zrenie, v uchebnyj protsess - mozhet byt interesna pedagogam i roditeljam, zainteresovannym v inkljuzivnom obrazovanii. Illjustratsii Sergeja Makovetskogo. Perevod s anglijskogo Anny Tikhonovoj.

"Nine rowers, 2,000 grueling yards, and one chance for glory " Tall, naturally talented, and the offspring of Olympians, superstar siblings Leni and Cristian Popescu are set to row Harley Grammar to victory in the annual Head of the River race. With six months until the big race, the twins can't lose. Or can they? When Cristian is seduced by the easy route of performance-enhancing drugs, and Leni is suffocated with self-doubt, their bright futures start to fade. Juggling family, high expectations, study, break-ups, new relationships, and wild parties, the pressure starts to build. As the final moments tick down to the big race, will they make it to the start line or will they plummet from grace?