Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. As a young adult she spent three years in China studying traditional brush and ink painting in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Now Sally lives in Melbourne, where she writes and illustrates for children of all ages. She has had over forty childrens books published; many of them award winning, including two novels for Young Adults. Her most recent books include the popular Billie B Brown and Hey Jack! series.
Sally is a regular fixture at Writing Festivals and Workshops across Australia and overseas. She also teaches Writing for Children at RMIT University, is a mentor for the Australian Society of Authors and is one of the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge Ambassadors.
Sally is a regular fixture at Writing Festivals and Workshops across Australia and overseas. She also teaches Writing for Children at RMIT University, is a mentor for the Australian Society of Authors and is one of the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge Ambassadors.
Genres: Children's Fiction
New and upcoming books
Series
Billie B Brown
1. The Bad Butterfly (2010)
2. The Perfect Present (2010)
3. The Beautiful Haircut (2010)
4. The Extra-special Helper (2010)
5. The Midnight Feast (2010)
6. The Soccer Star (2010)
7. The Birthday Mix-up (2011)
8. The Secret Message (2011)
9. The Little Lie (2011)
10. The Best Project (2011)
11. The Spotty Holiday (2011)
12. The Big Sister (2011)
13. The Missing Tooth (2012)
14. The Pocket Money Blues (2012)
15. The Night Fright (2012)
16. The Cutest Pet Ever (2012)
17. The Copycat Kid (2012)
18. The Deep End (2012)
19. The Bully Buster (2012)
The Spotty Vacation (2013)
20. The Second-Best Friend (2014)
The Book Buddies (2019)
21. The Grumpy Neighbour (2020)
22. The Hat Parade (2020)
23. The Honey Bees (2020)
24. The Baby Bird (2021)
25. The Best Day Ever (2021)
Billie's Back to School Stack (2023)
The Big Book of Billie Volume 2 (2023)
26. The Snow Day (2024)
27. The Wonderful Wedding (2024)
1. The Bad Butterfly (2010)
2. The Perfect Present (2010)
3. The Beautiful Haircut (2010)
4. The Extra-special Helper (2010)
5. The Midnight Feast (2010)
6. The Soccer Star (2010)
7. The Birthday Mix-up (2011)
8. The Secret Message (2011)
9. The Little Lie (2011)
10. The Best Project (2011)
11. The Spotty Holiday (2011)
12. The Big Sister (2011)
13. The Missing Tooth (2012)
14. The Pocket Money Blues (2012)
15. The Night Fright (2012)
16. The Cutest Pet Ever (2012)
17. The Copycat Kid (2012)
18. The Deep End (2012)
19. The Bully Buster (2012)
The Spotty Vacation (2013)
20. The Second-Best Friend (2014)
The Book Buddies (2019)
21. The Grumpy Neighbour (2020)
22. The Hat Parade (2020)
23. The Honey Bees (2020)
24. The Baby Bird (2021)
25. The Best Day Ever (2021)
Billie's Back to School Stack (2023)
The Big Book of Billie Volume 2 (2023)
26. The Snow Day (2024)
27. The Wonderful Wedding (2024)
Hey Jack!
1. The Crazy Cousins (2012)
2. The Scary Solo (2012)
3. The Winning Goal (2012)
4. The Robot Blues (2012)
5. The Worry Monsters (2012)
6. The New Friend (2012)
7. The Worst Sleepover (2012)
8. The Lost Reindeer (2012)
9. The Circus Lesson (2013)
10. The Bumpy Ride (2013)
11. The Top Team (2013)
12. The Playground Problem (2013)
13. The Best Party Ever (2013)
That's A Big Book! (2013)
14. The Big Adventure (2014)
15. The Bravest Kid (2014)
16. The Toy Sale (2014)
17. The Other Teacher (2014)
18. The Party Invite (2014)
19. The Extra- Special Group (2015)
Jack's Holiday Stories (2017)
Jack's School Stories (2017)
Jack's Super Stories (2018)
20. The Star of the Week (2020)
21. The Backyard Mystery (2023)
22. The Fire Truck (2022)
23. The Special Guest (2023)
24. The Big Mess (2023)
25. The Class Party (2023)
1. The Crazy Cousins (2012)
2. The Scary Solo (2012)
3. The Winning Goal (2012)
4. The Robot Blues (2012)
5. The Worry Monsters (2012)
6. The New Friend (2012)
7. The Worst Sleepover (2012)
8. The Lost Reindeer (2012)
9. The Circus Lesson (2013)
10. The Bumpy Ride (2013)
11. The Top Team (2013)
12. The Playground Problem (2013)
13. The Best Party Ever (2013)
That's A Big Book! (2013)
14. The Big Adventure (2014)
15. The Bravest Kid (2014)
16. The Toy Sale (2014)
17. The Other Teacher (2014)
18. The Party Invite (2014)
19. The Extra- Special Group (2015)
Jack's Holiday Stories (2017)
Jack's School Stories (2017)
Jack's Super Stories (2018)
20. The Star of the Week (2020)
21. The Backyard Mystery (2023)
22. The Fire Truck (2022)
23. The Special Guest (2023)
24. The Big Mess (2023)
25. The Class Party (2023)
Billie B Mysteries
1. Spooky House (2013)
2. Code Breaker (2013)
3. Playground Detectives (2014)
4. Strawberry Thief (2014)
5. Stolen Stash (2014)
6. Treasure Hunt (2014)
7. Code Breakers (2014)
1. Spooky House (2013)
2. Code Breaker (2013)
3. Playground Detectives (2014)
4. Strawberry Thief (2014)
5. Stolen Stash (2014)
6. Treasure Hunt (2014)
7. Code Breakers (2014)
Polly and Buster
1. The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster (2017)
2. The Mystery of the Magic Stones (2018)
3. The Search for the Silver Witch (2019)
1. The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster (2017)
2. The Mystery of the Magic Stones (2018)
3. The Search for the Silver Witch (2019)
School of Monsters
1. Mary Has the Best Pet (2021)
2. Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam (2021)
3. Deb and Dot and the Mix-Up Plot (2021)
4. Pete's Big Feet (2021)
5. Jamie Lee's Birthday Treat (2021)
6. Bat-Boy Tim says BOO! (2021)
7. William is a Star (2021)
8. Luna Boo Has Feelings Too (2021)
9. Frank is a Big Help (2023)
10. Jess Makes A Mess (2023)
11. Bug's First Day (2023)
12. Jem's Big Idea (2022)
13. Bruno Won't Dance (2022)
14. Pip Loves to Cook (2022)
15. Dom's Special Things (2023)
16. Jack's Many Moods (2023)
17. Our Friend Zap (2023)
18. Tish Learns to Swim (2024)
19. Zorro's Tasty Treat (2024)
20. Milly's Family Fun (2024)
21. Super-Fast Skelly (2024)
22. Leggy Peggy (2024)
23. A Birthday Wish for Bee (2025)
24. Bill and Ben Love to Sing (2025)
1. Mary Has the Best Pet (2021)
2. Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam (2021)
3. Deb and Dot and the Mix-Up Plot (2021)
4. Pete's Big Feet (2021)
5. Jamie Lee's Birthday Treat (2021)
6. Bat-Boy Tim says BOO! (2021)
7. William is a Star (2021)
8. Luna Boo Has Feelings Too (2021)
9. Frank is a Big Help (2023)
10. Jess Makes A Mess (2023)
11. Bug's First Day (2023)
12. Jem's Big Idea (2022)
13. Bruno Won't Dance (2022)
14. Pip Loves to Cook (2022)
15. Dom's Special Things (2023)
16. Jack's Many Moods (2023)
17. Our Friend Zap (2023)
18. Tish Learns to Swim (2024)
19. Zorro's Tasty Treat (2024)
20. Milly's Family Fun (2024)
21. Super-Fast Skelly (2024)
22. Leggy Peggy (2024)
23. A Birthday Wish for Bee (2025)
24. Bill and Ben Love to Sing (2025)
Series contributed to
Picture Books show
Chapter Books show
Sally Rippin recommends
The Secrets We Keep (2016)
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