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Books with author Rachel Barnes

  • There's a Crocodile on the Golf Course

    Rachel Barnett

    Paperback (Holus Bolus Books, Feb. 15, 2017)
    There's a Crocodile on the Golf Course... and he's not having a very good game! Luckily he has his friends, Goanna, Quoll and Frilly with him to help him out. Will he get a hole in one? There's a Crocodile on the Golf Course is a delightfully illustrated tale which explores golf, friendships... and cranky crocodiles! Author and illustrator Rachel Barnett takes us around the course with Croco as he plays a round of golf. His friends, Goanna, Quoll and Frilly join in, but things don't start well for Croco. He is cranky and not having any fun. Although the game is just not going his way, his friends are there to help him out and offer some fun and friendship along the way. Soon things are looking up and by the end of the game he gets the ultimate reward... a hole-in-one! This book was inspired by the real life crocodile which frequents the Alyangula Golf Course. It is a lighthearted, read-out-loud tale ideal for the golfing enthusiast or anyone else to share with the children in their life. Children will love the Australian animal characters and the vibrant illustrations so much they will want to read it again and again.
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  • There's a Crocodile on the Golf Course Colouring Book

    Rachel Barnett

    Paperback (Holus Bolus Books, Feb. 12, 2017)
    Join Croco and his friends, Goanna, Quoll and Frilly on a colouring adventure! 'There's a Crocodile on the Golf Course Colouring Book' will provide hours of colouring fun with all of your favourite characters from the original children's book. This colouring book features the story and illustrations from the children's picture book. Children will delight at following Croco around the golf course and reading this quirky tale, with the added bonus of being able to colour Croco's world along the way. Incorporating illustrations to colour and the full story by the original author, Rachel Barnett this 32 page colouring book provides the best of both worlds. 'There's a Crocodile on the Golf Course' is a delightfully illustrated tale which explores golf, friendships... and cranky crocodiles! Author and illustrator Rachel Barnett takes us around the course with Croco as he plays a round of golf. His friends, Goanna, Quoll and Frilly join in, but things don't start well for Croco. He is cranky and not having any fun. Although the game is just not going his way, his friends are there to help him out and offer some fun and friendship along the way. Soon things are looking up and by the end of the game he gets the ultimate reward... a hole-in-one! This book and colouring book was inspired by the real life crocodile which frequents the Alyangula Golf Course. It is a lighthearted, read-out-loud tale ideal for the golfing enthusiast or anyone else to share with the children in their life. Children will love the Australian animal characters and the vibrant illustrations so much they will want to read it (and colour it) again and again.
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  • The Car Race

    Rachel Bach

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading informational text, the Let's Race series brings the excitement of vehicles and racing to kids just learning to read. Up-close action photographs, carefully leveled text, and controlled vocabulary provide reading practice about "real stuff" for emergent readers. A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a NASCAR race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
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  • Butterflies

    Rachel Bach

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Let's learn about creepy, crawly critters! A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading, this series introduces simple facts and new vocabulary to emergent readers. From butterflies to spiders, up-close photographs and carefully leveled text provide basic information about these critter's body parts and behaviors. A search-and-find feature keeps even the youngest readers engaged and entertained. This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a butterfly's body parts, behaviors, and life cycle.
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  • James The Magnificent Dragon

    Rachel Bardon

    Paperback (Blurb, Oct. 2, 2019)
    James loves dragons so much, that something magical begins to happen. James and his mother are surprised to discover James is turning into a dragon. James eventually reveals to his friends that he is now a dragon, but he is still the same on the inside.
  • The Bike Race

    Rachel Bach

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading informational text, the Let's Race series brings the excitement of vehicles and racing to kids just learning to read. Up-close action photographs, carefully leveled text, and controlled vocabulary provide reading practice about "real stuff" for emergent readers. A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a BMX bike race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
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  • The Monster Truck Race

    Rachel Bach

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading informational text, the Let's Race series brings the excitement of vehicles and racing to kids just learning to read. Up-close action photographs, carefully leveled text, and controlled vocabulary provide reading practice about "real stuff" for emergent readers. A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a monster truck race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
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  • James vs The Bad Guys

    Rachel Bardon

    Paperback (Blurb, Oct. 3, 2019)
    James and his friends and cousins cleverly defeat bad guys - witches, trolls, ghosts, pirates, and monsters.
  • Miffy, Piffy, -N- Tiffy: A Policeman's Bedtime Story

    Rachel Barnard

    eBook
    Miffy, Piffy, -N- Tiffy are three kittens tasked with the grueling job of obedience. Two of the kittens are able to do what they are told, but the third cannot. This book follows his selfish desires that leads him to a life of crime. Although riddled with cop humor, this book provides a moral ending that any citizen young or not so young can take to heart.
  • The Go-Kart Race

    Rachel Bach

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading informational text, the Let's Race series brings the excitement of vehicles and racing to kids just learning to read. Up-close action photographs, carefully leveled text, and controlled vocabulary provide reading practice about "real stuff" for emergent readers. A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a go-kart race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
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  • The Boat Race

    Rachel Bach

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    A perfectly age-appropriate introduction to reading informational text, the Let's Race series brings the excitement of vehicles and racing to kids just learning to read. Up-close action photographs, carefully leveled text, and controlled vocabulary provide reading practice about "real stuff" for emergent readers. A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a high-speed power boat race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
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  • The Siege

    Rachel Barton

    eBook
    The Citadel, a tree fortress home to a Guard of pixies, is beset by an army of trolls. In the North, four siblings venture towards the Citadel, pursued by an unknown watcher.Then, the Citadel is placed under siege...