Piccolo Nero imprint: 13 books

Why does each koala in a zoo need 1000 trees? How do you check a Tree-kangaroo’s pouch for joeys? Why is a wombat’s poo square-shaped? And how do dogs help look after ‘extinct’ bandicoots? Discover all this and more, as we take you behind the scenes of a modern Australian zoo and animal...

AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin are blood brothers and great mates. They are also two of the best footballers ever to play for the Sydney Swans. Between them, they played over 650 games and kicked over 900 goals. But what were Goodesy and Magic like when they were kids? What...

To celebrate the first-ever elite women’s competition, A Footy Girl’s Guide to the Stars of 2017 showcases some of the key players to look out for, and reveals how they made it to the top of the women’s game. Players profiled include: Daisy Pearce, Emma King, Katie Brennan, Darcy Vescio,...

Grover loves his job looking after all the other rescue dogs at the animal shelter. But one day a new dog arrives who needs Grover’s help more than anyone before. Benji is blind. He longs for his own home, with humans for company all day. Finding the right place for Benji will be tricky....

A new early-chapter-book adventure series about a cheeky but brave rescue dog called Grover McBane. Grover is a brave dog, but right now he’s scared. He’s cold, wet and hungry and he doesn’t know where the Animal Ranger is taking him. After escaping from his owner’s yard in a...

"Grover McBane is a lucky dog. He has a new family, and he’s making friends at the park. But Grover’s owner, Annie, needs his help. A puppy called Peanut has arrived at the animal shelter and is scared and confused. Thank goodness Grover and his new friends from the dog park are there...

Grover is so excited – he’s going on a road trip! But first his owner, Annie, has a special guest to pick up from the animal shelter. Squeak is a rescued kelpie puppy. He needs a new home on a farm, with lots of room to run around. But Grover has always lived in the city. How can he help...

All aboard! Pelle might have no tail, but he never lets that get in the way of an adventure. While on holiday with his family, he plays ‘ship’s cat’ on an exciting outing to a desert island. But as darkness falls, he wonders . . . will he ever make it back home? Join Sweden’s favourite cat...

It’s time to sing! When Måns asks Pelle to sing a song at the Big Swing Fair, Pelle is pleased. Maybe Måns has decided to be his friend? But, as always, Måns has something else in mind. What tricky things is he planning? Can Pelle stand up for himself? Find out in this fun-filled tale featuring...

Grace Parker needs to figure out how to handle the 3Bs: boys, boy bands and ball sports. Things were simple for netball nerd Grace Parker at primary school. She was captain of her school team – and with best friends Stella and Mia won the grand final. Back then, her biggest problem was persuading...

The Amazing Adventures of Grover McBane, Rescue Dog brings together the five classic stories about this inspirational dog into one book for the first time: Grover Finds a Home (Shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize 2017) Grover's New Friends Grover Benji and...

Grover loves living at Cavendish Lane. He has his own bed and lots of toys. It’s the best place to relax after a busy day helping his owner, Annie, at the animal shelter. But when a greyhound puppy called Stretch comes to stay, Grover’s life is turned upside down. Stretch has a broken leg....

Meet Pelle No-Tail – Sweden’s favourite cat! Little Pelle has no tail – it was bitten off by a rat when he was a kitten! But he doesn’t let that bother him. When Pelle leaves the farm where he was born and goes to live in the city, he meets lots of new friends and has all sorts...