Cirrus@Austlit

'Seven rainbow colours,
a week has seven days.
Counting through them one by one,
in seven different ways.

'A warm and colourful tour through the days of the week from bestselling children's book creators Margaret Hamilton and Anna Pignataro.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'For a tiny unicorn, Eunice has big dreams. She really wants to compete in the Great Unicorn Games, but even with all the effort and practice she can muster, she’s just no competition for all these able-bodied athletes. That’s when the most wonderful idea turns into a truly great reality. A celebration of universal design and our unique abilities, Great and Small celebrates what unifies us - our glorious diversity.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'There's a new girl in Ella's class and she is all kinds of mean. Even though Ella tries to give her a chance, she is making life difficult for all the Eden girls. To make matters worse, there's a stranger in the school who is clearly up to something. Is Ella's beloved Eden College in danger? And if it is, how can one girl save an entire school from disaster?' (Publication summary)

'The girls from Eden College are going on a camping trip to Mount Midnight National Park. Ella is nervous but excited about camping in a tent in the middle of the bush. But after some confusion with the groups, Ella and her friends become lost in the National Park. Can they survive the wilderness and get back to their class?' (Publication summary)

'Eden College is putting on 'Enchantment the Musical!' Ella and her friends are very excited, and throw themselves into auditioning and rehearsing. But then things start to go wrong. Could the problems be linked to stories of an old curse on the theatre? Ella knows she needs to investigate to save the show before it's too late! Join Ella in the third book of this fantabulous series!' (Publication summary)

'Murphy Parker is going to be a songwriter. If she can summon up the nerve to play in front of anyone other than her dad, that is. When an unplanned keyboard performance at school goes well, Murphy wonders if maybe her dreams have a chance after all.

'Until her entire grade accuses her of plagiarism.

'Someone out there is playing Murphy's songs. But why? How did they hear her play? Desperate to clear her name and reclaim her music, Murphy makes an unlikely alliance with two of her classmates. Turns out, friendship might be even more complicated than tracking down a song thief...

'From the up-and-coming talent behind HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE IN 12 DAYS comes a funny and moving mystery about family, friendship and finding your voice.' (Publication summary)

'Twelve days.

Five kids.

Many special effects.

One giant mystery.

'Hayley Whelan has spent her whole life dreaming of making a horror movie - and not just the type of movie that kids make on their dodgy second-hand iPhones. When her grandma passes away, she inherits the money for a proper, grown-up camera. But before Hayley even calls 'Action!', strange things start happening... Someone is sabotaging Hayley's movie - but who? Why? And can Hayley finish her movie in time for the premiere?

'From Australia's brightest new middle-grade talent comes this love song to movies, friendship and the summer holidays.' (Publication summary)

'Jess gets slimy and sticky like glue. 
Don’t get too close or she’ll stick to you! 

'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?' (Publication summary)

'Some monsters are short, and others are tall, 
but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all!

'Frank always feels like he’s in the way. How will he ever be able to help out at school?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers!' (Publication summary)

'A secret mission.
A missing cook.
A hostile landscape.
A mystery to unravel.

'Maven and Reeve find themselves at the far-flung and gloomy Glawn Castle while Sir Garrick secretly searches for supporters of the rebellion. But when a cook goes missing and the Airl's personal guards take more than a passing interest in the disappearance, danger looms and the potential for discovery grows.

'Can Maven and Reeve solve the mystery . . . or will they be unmasked and sentenced with treason?' (Publication summary)

'It’s not fair to leave someone out. It 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 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!' (Publication summary)

'When Will’s nervous, he lets out a stink. Just 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!

'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!' (Publication summary)

'How do you pretend everything is fine when those that you love are in danger? If people you once trusted are now deemed a threat?

'After winning the National STEM Championships, Kensy, Max and a team of students from Central London Free School are ready to compete for the international trophy in Singapore. But when Granny Cordelia is poisoned, the twins no longer feel like celebrating.

'They still have a duty to their team though, and everyone seems to think they’ll be safe in a country halfway around the world. It turns out that Singapore is rife with mysteries. Soon Kensy and Max have uncovered a much larger case than anyone counted on. And this time, it’s personal.' (Publication summary)

'A timely and uplifting picture book for 5+, reflecting on what’s important for each of us to remember, from the creative team that brought us All Through the Year and Today We Have No Plans.

'Don’t forget to make your bed,and wear socks that fit your feet…Don’t forget to care, to play, To run, to laugh…

'Sometimes, we need to remember all the things we can do to be part of the world. Small things, like offering a smile. And bigger things, like hoping, dreaming, imagining…' (Publication summary)

'After a school excursion goes horribly wrong, Kensy and Max are left with a sneaking suspicion that the incident was no accident. But there's no time for investigation as the twins are whisked away on a fully sanctioned Pharos mission.
'Upon landing in Zermatt, Kensy and Max are tasked with infiltrating the Van Leer family. Strange as the Van Leers are, proof of their misdeeds is scarce. And when a surprising figure appears in the ski town, it seems there is more than one mystery to solve. Kensy and Max are on a mission for justice and won't stop until it's served.' (Publication summary)

'A classic in the making - joyous and playful, this will be read again and again. Pitched perfectly at the preschooler, just learning the rules who loves being the boss.
'Gorgeous illustrations and a rhyming text that's a delight to read out loud.' (Publication summary)

'A maid with a plan.

'A squire with a secret.

'A missing jewel.

'A kingdom in turmoil.

'Maven and Reeve have three days to solve the mystery of the Fire Star. If they don’t, they’ll lose everything.

'This could be a complete disaster . . . or the beginning of a friendship.

'Bestselling author A. L. Tait is back with the intriguing story of two unlikely allies and a mystery to solve that could change their lives.' (Publication summary)

'Back at Alexandria, with their friend Curtis Pepper visiting, Kensy and Max are enjoying the school break. Especially when Granny Cordelia surprises them with a trip to New York! It's meant to be a family vacation, but the twins soon realise there's more to this holiday than meets the eye.

'The chase to capture Dash Chalmers is on and when there's another dangerous criminal on the loose, the twins find themselves embroiled in a most unusual case. They'll need all their spy sensibilities, along with Curtis and his trusty spy backpack, to bring down the culprit.' (Publication summary)

'Polly the witch and Buster the monster shouldn’t be friends. And they definitely shouldn’t be on the run from almost everyone in town. But when Polly is called to the Hollow Valley Mines – the forbidden, haunted mines – by her magic stones, these two best friends have a big decision to make. Do they stay hidden and safe, or risk it all to save the day?' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'Who ever heard of a witch and a monster being friends? Everyone knows that witches don't mix with monsters. Witches are educated, clever, sophisticated. But monsters? Monsters are just uncouth. Some are even dangerous. But Polly the witch and Buster the feelings monster have been best friends forever. It's the sort of friendship that makes your heart squeeze with happiness. Somehow, they've managed to keep their friendship a secret. Until one day, when everything changes ...' (Synopsis)