Most Popular Books by Libby Hathorn

Jealous of the big surprise her friend Miriam has told everyone at school, Freya begins inventing one fantastic surprise after another for their school''s News Time, until her mother supplies her with a real surprise to announce.

A collection of coastal poetry with photographs of Sydney''s eastern beaches.

Paolo finds a kitten and makes a friend.

Story for 8 to 12 year olds. Leah tries to prove to her friend Jilly that she can be a star.

A young girl copes with her grandmother''s death with the help of the old woman''s shoes and some special memories.

Designed to encourage reading ability.

Trapped in the barren landscape of the city, Mrs Paddy dreams of the Garden of the World, so she and Jack embark on a journey of discovery around the world. Their dream becomes reality, as they work to bring together the elusive elements of the Garden of the World, in a wondrous garden in their own backyard.

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

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.