Books in series
#1
Mary Has the Best Pet
2021
You shouldn’t bring a pet to school.
But Mary’s pet is super cool!
You're not supposed to bring your pet to the School of Monsters if you haven't fed them yet. But Mary LOVES her little pet! Surely it will be OK to sneak him inside her hat just for the morning...
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!
#2
Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam
2021
Sam makes a mess when he eats jam.
Can he fix it? Yes, he can!
Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He LOVES bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters? He'll have to figure out a way to save the day...
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!
#3
Deb and Dot and the Mix-Up Plot
2021
Some kids play well and some do not …
Some look the same, like Deb and Dot!
Deb and Dot are twins and complete opposites. Deb is friendly and everyone likes her – but Dot doesn't quite know how to play nicely with the other monsters! Can Teacher Ted help the twins out with a plan?
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!
#4
Pete's Big Feet
2021
Today it’s sports day in the sun.
But do you think that Pete can run?
Ever since Pete tripped over his long legs and enormous feet, he refuses to run races with the other monsters. But what happens when Jamie Lee gets stuck in the mud down the well? It will take a special someone to help rescue her!
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!
#5
Jamie Lee's Birthday Treat
2021
Dr. Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous series about the weird and wonderful students at a very strange school!
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 humor, School of Monsters is guaranteed to spark a love of reading!
Bestselling author Sally Rippin (Billie B. Brown, Hey Jack!) has perfectly crafted this new series for first-time readers with simple vocabulary, bright artwork from Chris Kennett, plenty of mischief and large, accessible text design.
#6
Bat-Boy Tim Says Boo
2021
Dr. Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous series about the weird and wonderful students at a very strange school!
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 humor, School of Monsters is guaranteed to spark a love of reading!
Bestselling author Sally Rippin (Billie B. Brown, Hey Jack!) has perfectly crafted this new series for first-time readers with simple vocabulary, bright artwork from Chris Kennett, plenty of mischief and large, accessible text design.
#7
William is a Star
School of Monsters
2021
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, William learns how to steal the show! When Will gets nervous, he lets out a stink. But what will all his classmates think? William wants to be in the school play, but there's a problem. When he's nervous, he farts! How can he possibly audition, let alone win a part? Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! 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! Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!
#8
Luna Boo Has Feelings Too
2021
No-one likes to be left out
This makes Luna scream and shout!
Luna’s a ghost, so her classmates can’t see how she feels when they accidentally leave her out of their games. Will showing her true colours help her – or scare them away for good?
Welcome to the School of 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!
#10
Jess Makes A Mess
School of Monsters
2022
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jess learns how to keep cool at school!
_All that Jess touches gets gooey and sticky.
How can she solve a problem so tricky?_
Jess can slip and slide all over the school – but when it's too hot, things get a little sticky. Will she find a way to keep cool?
Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!
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!
Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!
#11
Bug's First Day
School of Monsters
2022
Dr. Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous series about the weird and wonderful students at a very strange school! Welcome to the School of 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 humor, School of Monsters is guaranteed to spark a love of reading! When Bug starts school he cannot read, but Teacher has the help he needs!! School of Simple vocabulary, tumbling rhymes, bright artwork, and large, accessible text design combined with plenty of mischief and an infectious sense of humor are sure to spark a love of reading! First readers start by reading only the last word on every line and work up to reading the whole story.
#13
Bruno Won't Dance
2022
‘Why won't Bruno dance?’ says Pat.
'There must be a fix for that!'
Bruno is a talented dancer, but he’s too shy to bust a move in front of his classmates … until a special guest visits the school!
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!
#14
Pip Loves to Cook
School of Monsters
2022
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Pip learns how to listen to her gut!
_Pip loves to cook and loves to bake.
But will the monsters like her cake?_
Cooking is Pip's favourite thing to do. But when she accidentally follows the wrong recipe, it's a disaster … or is it?
Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!
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!
Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!
#15
Jack's Many Moods
2023
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Jack learns how to recognise her moods!
_When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays
but sometimes Jack has grumpy days._
Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way to balance her moods?
Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!
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!
Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!
#16
Dom's Special Things
School of Monsters
2023
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Dom learns how precious his friends are.
_Come look at all Dom’s special things,
Like rocks and stones with insect wings …_
Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one?
Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!
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!
Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters Mary Has the Best Pet Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam Pete's Big Feet Tish Learns to Swim Zorro's Tasty Treat Milly's Family Fun and many more!
Author
Sally Rippin
Author · 91 books
Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. As a young adult she lived in China for three years, studying traditional Chinese painting. Sally has over seventy books published, many of them award-winning, including two novels for young adults. Her most recent work includes the highly acclaimed children’s novel Angel Creek and the popular Billie B Brown books, which became the highest selling series for 6-8 year olds in Australia within the first year of their release. Sally is Australia’s highest selling female author and her Billie B Brown books have sold more than 4.5 million copies in 14 languages. Sally is a popular presenter in schools and at literary festivals both in Australia and overseas and has a regular program on 3RRR interviewing children’s authors and industry professionals. She is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre for marginalized youth and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators. Recently, she and her partner co-founded Story Peddlers, a hand-made performance tent that packs away into a custom-built bike, with the aim of bringing back the art of the roving storyteller.
