Author(s): Sally Rippin

First Readers | October 2024 Kids New Releases

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Skelly learns how to try new things ... safely!

Skelly's scared to ride too fast.

But when he does, he has a blast!

Skelly's used to riding his scooter at his own pace. When he tries a billy cart for the first time, he has so much fun that soon, he's going faster and faster. But what happens when he goes too fast?



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 series:

• 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!

he 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!

he 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!

he 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!