New Releases by Libby Hathorn

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.

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.

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.

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''.

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

Pearl And Her Family Visit The Beautiful Taj Mahal In Agra. I Feel Stories In The Air Here, Pearl, Says Her Mother As They Walk Through The Gardens. As Pearl Looks Into The Water Reflecting The Magnificent Façade, She Sees A Face Staring Back And It S Not Hers! Inside The Taj, There S A Swish Of Colour And Pearl Feels Someone Standing Beside Her. She Turns To See . . Inspired By Her Own Visit To The Taj, Well-Known Australian Writer Libby Hathorn Uses This Symbol Of Everlasting Love To Talk About Friendship And Bonding Across Time In The Lives Of An Australian Family And Young Goharara, Youngest Daughter Of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. This Real-Magical Tale Weaves The Phantoms Of History Into A Felt Experience. As The Story Flits Imperceptibly Back And Forth In Time, So Do The Illustrations, In A Creative Interplay Of Mughal Miniature And Contemporary Folk.

YA. Juliet continues her search for the clues which will reveal the tragic history of Rosette and the ghosts of Rose Cottage. 10 yrs+

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

All his life, Peter has been working towards this climb - climbing away from his past, away from his former self. He senses the evil surrounding him and knows this climb is his only chance of a future. This is a moving story of courage.

A day in the life of 21 wombats, from waking until they return to their burrow to sleep.

When Fabiola fights with her best friend Mary, Fabiola''s mother shares with her a box of memories from when the two friends were younger.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.