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2 2 y separately published work icon Night Monsters Nina Poulos , Cheryl Westenberg (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2013 Z1930119 2013 single work picture book children's

'Screeches and snarls,

'And hisses in trees,

'What kinds of monsters

'Makes noises like these?

'The animals in the bush are scared! Something is making terrible noises - is it snake making that hissing? Is a bear making that growling sound? Can you hear an evil goblin snoring? Help! – a giant is roaring!

'Larry Lyrebird finally confesses that he is making all the noises with his mimicking ability. The animals forgive him on one condition:

'‘You’re a wonderful mimic’, the animals said,

‘Though we have to make it quite plain,

'Come live with us, we’ll all be your friends,

'But you must never scare us again!’

'Bright, vibrant illustrations will make this book a must for children.

'At the back of the book there is information about the lyrebird in lively, illustrated, accessible text. Learn why it is called a lyrebird, which has the fancier tail, how they build their nests and where they live. ' (Publication summary)
2 3 y separately published work icon The Tale of Wil Wombat Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830153 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Wil Wombat, who thinks that he knows best. When he comes across a camp of Uprights, he is sure that these men will be friendly. Soon he wishes he had listened to his wise old Ma! He is easily captured by the settlers, who think he might make a tasty meal. Luckily, the men don't understand wombats and don't realise that all wombats, even small ones like Wil, have a talent for digging. Can Wil escape before the men find out? (Libraries Australia).
2 3 y separately published work icon The Tale of Peek Platypus Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830141 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Peek Platypus, who is having a peaceful evening swim in the river. Suddenly he sees a strange thing swishing through the water towards him and, before he knows it, he is being pulled out of the river. The Uprights, or humans, he meets think he is a valuable furry fish and decide to sell him to the nearby explorers, but they do not reckon on Denny Dingo who decides to rescue Peek. Will his plan succeed? (Libraries Australia).
2 3 y separately published work icon The Tale of Kyla Koala Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1830134 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Kyla Koala, who is experiencing her first bush fire. All her animal friends can run away, but she can't move fast enough. Will the flames catch up with her? She finally reaches a small homestead where human 'Uprights' have beaten back the fire. A little girl takes care of her, yet she doesn't understand koalas or know what they eat. The girl wants to keep her as a pet, but Kyla has other ideas. But when she finally gets back home, things are not what she expected. What will she do now?(Libraries Australia)
2 4 y separately published work icon The Tale of Kaz Kangaroo Susan Hall , Ben Guy (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2011 Z1815978 2011 single work picture book children's This book tells the story of Kaz Kangaroo, who is grazing with her Ma and the rest of the mob when she spots something far out to sea. Is it a whale? Kaz bounds down to the beach to see what it is and finds, to her surprise, that the whale is carrying Uprights, or men. The men come ashore and set up camp, but then they spot Kaz. They have never seen a kangaroo before, never seen an animal moving this way, or an animal with a pouch! They decide to get nearer to investigate. Kaz is in danger but then the Upright in charge, wearing a blue uniform and big black hat, comes to her rescue (Libraries Australia).
2 2 y separately published work icon This is Captain Cook Tania McCartney , Christina Booth (illustrator), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2015 7449059 2015 single work picture book children's

'Captain James Cook loved to sail. He loved making maps (he was very good at it, too) and he particularly loved shiny buttons. In this charming picture book, little ones can celebrate the life of a great mariner and true adventurer.

'Join Miss Batts and her class as they tell the story of Captain Cook with a humorous and whimsical school play that’s sure to engage the very young. We see the class act out the story of Cook: as a boy watching ships on the horizon, sailing to Canada, then to Tahiti and on to New South Wales (spot the escaping chicken in each of the scenes!). Kids will discover that Captain Cook was the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle and they’ll also learn that on his final journey, he never came home again.

'Parents, carers and teachers will smile at the familiar set-up of the chaotic school play and the inventive props, and enjoy eavesdropping on the audience as they interact with the performance. At the back of the book, walk through ‘Cook’s Gallery’ and see real life paintings of Cook, his ship and his travels.' (Publication summary)
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