Flynn Flies High

by Hilary Robinson

Published 9 October 2003

Flynn often misses school. He doesn't dress like the other children. And everyone laughs at him... except Jack. But when the children visit the circus, they could be in for a surprise...


Pippin's Big Jump

by Hilary Robinson

Published 26 September 2002
A follow-up series to Leapfrog, our successful first readers, Hopscotch is a series of fiction readers for children developing their basic reading skills and for older reluctant readers. These exciting reads focus on key areas of interest for the age range and tie in with the fiction genres of the NLS at Years 1 and 2. Fun stories are brought to life with full-colour illustrations. Pippin's Big Jump - Pippin the penguin has a problem. He's afraid of jumping in the water. This humorous tale shows how one penguin found his courage - at least momentarily!


Bamboo at the Beach

by Lucie Papineau

Published 5 October 2000
While at the beach, a little man named Bamboo experiences many adventures when he and Betty the monkey go swimming.

Megan Has to Move

by Jacqueline A Wolfe

Published 1 January 2006

Word of the Day

by Susan Blackaby

Published 1 September 2004
When called upon by Mrs. Shay to pick the word of the day, most students are distracted by their rumbling tummies, but Kat uses her head instead.


Hatching Chicks

by Susan Blackaby

Published 1 September 2004
Mrs. Shay brings to class seven eggs from her hen, and her students take care of them until they hatch.

Flora McQuack

by Penny Dolan

Published 1 September 2004
Although the other ducks scoff, Flora McQuack patiently sits on an egg that she has found, waiting for it to hatch.

Lulu and the Magic Box

by Lucie Papineau

Published 1 January 2005

Robin's New Glasses

by Christianne C. Jones

Published 1 January 2006

Clinks the Robot

by Christianne C. Jones

Published 1 January 2006

The Bossy Rooster

by Margaret Nash

Published 1 September 2002

Bill's Baggy Pants

by Susan Gates

Published 1 January 2002
Bill is very proud of his new baggy pants with the many pockets but when he goes to buy potatoes for his mother, strange things begin to happen.