Best Selling Books by Libby Hathorn

A story of a young boy''s adventures working as a paperboy on the busy trams, travelling to Bondi Beach. Keiran wants nothing more than to be a paperboy on the busy trams, to Bondi Beach. What he discovers along the way, through daring and friendship, is a deep love of the trams themselves. Rattle and hurtle with Keiran on the tram to Australia''s most iconic beach as he chases his dreams. Written and illustrated by the award-winning and highly regarded creators, Libby Hathorn and Julie Vivas, this gorgeous anniversary edition is a nostalgic necessity for any bookshelf.

Meet Venny -- a tall, good looking sixteen year old Australian boy who hates schoolwork and just wants a good life and a flashy car. Meet Saffron -- a bright, artistic orphan, living a sophisticated life of luxury with her great-aunt Beatrice in New York. Laugh and cry with these unlikely but likeable pen friends. Fast cars, exotic locations, dreams, confessions, tragedy and an engaging love story. Neighbours and Hollyoaks meet real life.

Like the garden it portrays, Outside is a Baroque wonderland waiting to be explored, a shimmery place of texture, luminosity, and color, where time stands still and memories are born. Two internationally acclaimed creators--author Libby Hathorn and artist Ritva Voutila--have coupled their dazzling imaginative powers to capture the wonder of childhood in this homage to the magic of a garden. Outside is a dazzling wonderland waiting to be explored. It takes the reader on a lyrical, magical journey which captures the sense of wonder that children feel while discovering the simple beauty of the outside world around them.

Picture storybook for primary-school children. Part of the Access Asia series. Set in urban and rural China, it tells the story of the adventures of two young girls, Hong and Xian. Hathorn has been a children''s author for 25 years. Wong was born in China and has exhibited his art for 20 years.

How a tough street kid adopts a homeless kitten. UK edition by this award winning author.

A children''s novel telling the story of how two unpopular kids at school win friends and influence people through their devotion to dogs. Nicely illustrated.

The Lenski kids have a terrible reputation. They are the wildest, naughtiest kids in the neighbourhood. Their mild-mannered parents don''t know what to do with them - babysitters come and go, never to return again. That is, until Kim Kip moves in next door.

Illustrated children''s book about a mysterious talking cat invites children through the grand doors of the State Library of NSW. It''s the Est Cat who wants to show them the biggest, the smallest, the strangest, rarest, the gluggiest! They see secret places, are followed by ghosts, examine fabulous treasures and finally learn the Est Cat''s fantastic secret.

Shortlisted for the Children''s Book Council Awards 1990 and aimed at children aged 8-12. Tells of the magical and daring feats of an apparently ordinary little girl named Emma McDade. The author has won three prizes in the Australian Children''s Book of the Year awards.

Story of the trials of adolescence for a young boy growing up in suburban Sydney during the rock Tn'' roll period in the early sixties. Written by the author of TThunderwith'', named an honour book in 1990 Children''s Book of the Year awards.

The continuing story of Lara and her family - Sequel to Thunderwith.

Novel with amusing illustrations for older children tracing the adventures of Jezza and his friends in their attempts to buy a longed-for inflatable yellow boat. When his mother needs the noney for something really special, Jezza must make some decisions. The author has written several books for children which have been honoured in the Children''s Book Council Awards. First published in hardback in 1990.

When Luke tries to persuade his younger brother Jess to leave a birthday party, Jess won''t budge. So Luke imagines all sorts of increasingly outrageous means by which they could travel home, in order to entice Jess. Named a 2000 Notable Book by the Children''s Book Council. Author''s other works include ''The Blue Dress'' and ''Grandma''s Shoes''. Illustrator''s other works include ''Pobblebonks''.

Using a visit to Grandpa, the story highlights the road safety messages for car passengers.

Children''s picture story book, first published in 1994 in hardcover. Includes complete set of new illustrations. A child whose beloved grandmother has died dream-travels at night in her grandmother''s old shoes. Through these magical journeys the girl is able to hold on to her memories of her grandmother, while by day healing comes gradually to the family. The story was performed as an opera by Opera Australia in January 2000. Author''s other works include ''Looking Out for Sampson'' and ''Thunderwith''.

Bronwyn doesn''t mind looking after her little brother Sampson until Cheryl arrives and gives her more than she can handle.

Collection of short stories.

Australian writer. Age group 7-9.

Juliet is hell-bent on unravelling the mystery of Rose Cottage - alone if she has to! 11 yrs+

What happened to the boy who was left behind when the children of Hamelin were stolen by the Pied Piper? 6 yrs+

The poems capture the world of children, the ordinary and the extraordinary, the schemes and the dreams.

Exercises, games and ideas designed to help primary school students to improve their writing standards and knowledge. Explains common punctuation, grammatical expressions and writing styles in an amusing and informative way. Includes an index.