Excuse: Aussie Bites, The Baillie Allan

**Excuse Me? - Aussie Bites Collection**

This cheeky little gem from the Aussie Bites series delivers exactly what Australian children's literature does best - honest, funny stories about real kids navigating everyday chaos. When excuses pile up faster than homework assignments, our young protagonist discovers that sometimes the truth is way more interesting than fiction.

Perfect for reluctant readers aged 8-12 who roll their eyes at overly earnest books, this story tackles themes of honesty, friendship, and those awkward moments when your mouth moves faster than your brain. The bite-sized chapters make it ideal for kids who prefer their stories snappy rather than sprawling.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has plenty of reading adventures left in it - because the best children's books deserve second (and third) chances to make kids laugh.

*"My daughter actually giggled out loud reading this, which never happens with school books!" - Parent review*

*"Finally, a book that doesn't talk down to kids but still teaches good lessons." - Teacher feedback*