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Sally Rippin is the author of Pete's Big Feet (2021), Treasure Hunt (2016), The World We Can Build (2025), The Extra-special Group (2015), The Other Teacher (2014).

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Pete's Big Feet

release date: Mar 03, 2021
Pete's Big Feet
Today it’s sports day in the sun. But do you think that Pete can run? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!

Treasure Hunt

release date: Jun 01, 2016
Treasure Hunt
Billie and the Secret Mystery Club have been given a very important mystery to solve for the principal at school. A long time ago, a time capsule was hidden in the school somewhere, and it''s up to the SMC to find it!

The World We Can Build

release date: Apr 29, 2025
The World We Can Build
A warm-hearted picture book about the social model of disability.

The Extra-special Group

release date: Mar 01, 2015
The Extra-special Group
In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack discovers there’s always a new way to learn! In The Extra-special Group, Jack finds spelling hard. He has to go to a special spelling group. But what if the other kids make fun of him? From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book series. Every story follows Jack, a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing with his best friend, Billie. Created to help build emotional literacy, every book in the Hey Jack! series explores a particular emotion – such as worry, happiness, excitement or disappointment – in a relatable way for young readers. Whether it’s about friends, family or feelings, there’s no challenge Jack can’t figure out! With more than ten million books in print around the world, best-selling author Sally Rippin has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Every Hey Jack! book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of stories in the series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series. Readers will love other books in the Hey Jack! series: The Winning Goal The Scary Solo The Robot Blues The Fire Truck The Big Mess The Class Party and many more!

The Other Teacher

release date: Sep 01, 2014
The Other Teacher
In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack learns how to spell in a fun new way! In The Other Teacher , Jack''s class has a new teacher who seems really cool. But then Jack breaks a rule he didn''t even know existed! Maybe the teacher''s not so great after all ... From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book series. Every story follows Jack, a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing with his best friend, Billie. Created to help build emotional literacy, every book in the Hey Jack! series explores a particular emotion – such as worry, happiness, excitement or disappointment – in a relatable way for young readers. Whether it’s about friends, family or feelings, there’s no challenge Jack can’t figure out! With more than ten million books in print around the world, best-selling author Sally Rippin has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Every Hey Jack! book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of stories in the series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series. Readers will love other books in the Hey Jack! series: The Winning Goal The Scary Solo The Robot Blues The Fire Truck The Big Mess The Class Party and many more!

The Bumpy Ride

release date: Apr 01, 2013
The Bumpy Ride
Jack can''t wait to stay at the farm! But when he gets there, the animals are a bit bigger than he imagined. Will he be able to face his fears and still have an awesome time?

The Spotty Holiday

release date: Aug 01, 2011
The Spotty Holiday
Billie has lots of fun things planned for her visit to Grandma’s. But when Billie wakes up covered in spots, will her holiday be ruined?

The Party Invite

release date: Dec 01, 2014
The Party Invite
In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack learns to deal with feeling cross. In The Party Invite, Jack''s friend Rebecca is having a birthday party, but Jack''s not invited! Does this mean they aren''t friends anymore? From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book series. Every story follows Jack, a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing with his best friend, Billie. Created to help build emotional literacy, every book in the Hey Jack! series explores a particular emotion – such as worry, happiness, excitement or disappointment – in a relatable way for young readers. Whether it’s about friends, family or feelings, there’s no challenge Jack can’t figure out! With more than ten million books in print around the world, best-selling author Sally Rippin has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Every Hey Jack! book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of stories in the series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series. Readers will love other books in the Hey Jack! series: The Winning Goal The Scary Solo The Robot Blues The Fire Truck The Big Mess The Class Party and many more!

The Perfect Present

release date: Nov 01, 2010
The Perfect Present
In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown can’t wait for Christmas! In The Perfect Present , Billie is bursting with excitement. It is Christmas tomorrow! She knows her presents must be hidden somewhere. A bit of peeking won’t hurt, will it? Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Billie B Brown is the perfect first chapter-book series. Every down-to-earth story follows bold, brilliant Billie as she uses her imagination to tackle a new challenge, whether it’s about friends, family or feelings. With her best friend, Jack, by her side, there’s nothing Billie can’t do! With more than ten million books in print around the world, Billie B Brown has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Each book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of books in the Billie B Brown series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Hey Jack! and School of Monsters series. Readers will love other books in the Billie B Brown! series: The Bad Butterfly The Soccer Star The Midnight Feast The Best Day Ever The Snow Day The Wonderful Wedding and many more!

The Bravest Kid

release date: Apr 01, 2014
The Bravest Kid
When Jack hurts his ankle, he tries really hard not to cry. He''s not a baby! Surely he can be braver than that?

The Bad Butterfly

release date: Apr 01, 2010
The Bad Butterfly
Billie has started ballet classes. She is sure she’ll be a great dancer! But is Billie really cut out to be a ballerina?

The Toy Sale

release date: Jun 01, 2014
The Toy Sale
In this charming story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Jack is saving up for a new trading card set! In The Toy Sale, Jack is selling the toys he doesn''t play with anymore. There''s some old Lego, a scruffy teddy bear and a robot dog that doesn''t work. But when Jack sees other kids having fun with his stuff, will he regret the whole idea? From the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes this fantastic and beloved first chapter-book series. Every story follows Jack, a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing with his best friend, Billie. Created to help build emotional literacy, every book in the Hey Jack! series explores a particular emotion – such as worry, happiness, excitement or disappointment – in a relatable way for young readers. Whether it’s about friends, family or feelings, there’s no challenge Jack can’t figure out! With more than ten million books in print around the world, best-selling author Sally Rippin has helped a generation of readers love learning to read. Every Hey Jack! book is carefully designed with short chapters, decodable vocabulary and lots of illustrations, and there are no mountains of text or super-tricky words to intimidate the early reader. And there’s plenty of stories in the series to explore! For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series. Readers will love other books in the Hey Jack! series: The Winning Goal The Scary Solo The Robot Blues The Fire Truck The Big Mess The Class Party and many more!

The Playground Problem

release date: Jul 01, 2013
The Playground Problem
Jack''s friend Billie is away, so Jack hangs out with Alex instead. They have heaps of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back?

The Big Adventure

release date: Jan 01, 2014
The Big Adventure
Jack loves camping! Sleeping in a tent, toasting marshmallows and especially going on adventures. But will one of his adventures take him a little further than he planned?

The Crazy Cousins

release date: Feb 01, 2012
The Crazy Cousins
Jack''s in the mood for mooching around, not playing with his crazy cousins! But will his bad mood spoil the whole day?

The Winning Goal

release date: Feb 01, 2012
The Winning Goal
It''s Jack''s first day at soccer! He really wants to kick a goal, but the coach has made him goalie. There''s no glory in goal keeping, is there?

The Circus Lesson

release date: Feb 01, 2013
The Circus Lesson
Jack''s new babysitter is awesome, but a bit crazy. Pizza for dinner, juggling lessons and sleeping outside - with no tent! But will Jack let his worrying get in the way of having fun?
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