Cirrus@Austlit

'It's the Festival of Fish – the biggest party of the year! Everyone seems to be having a great time … except for Blobfish. The clownfish tells some funny gags, the sawfish does magic tricks and the dolphin swims loop-the-loops, but no-one can make Blobfish happy.

'Or can they?

'Featuring energetic rhyme, joyful illustrations and some fascinating blobfish facts, Cheer Up, Blobfish! is a celebration of difference that stars one VERY misunderstood sea creature.' (Publication summary)

'This book stinks … we think you’ll love it!

'Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do! will show you how being gross isn’t just hilarious – it can be an important survival strategy for animals all over the world.

'Take a deep breath and step into the world of not just poo, but also spew, snot and all the other gross things animals do to survive and thrive. From using poo to build a nest, leaving stinky secretions to find a mate, or oozing slime to deter a predator, the animals in this book are amazing … and revolting.

'Discover a whole world of poo, learn how to be a poo detective, and meet some of the great scientists doing gross and yucky work! You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You might even throw up!

'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 9-12.' (Publication summary)

'Soap, water, sandwiches, smoke?
Where do they come from?
And where do they go?

'This unique children's book offers an opportunity for young children to observe and explore their relationship with everyday things. It provides ways of discovering how these 'things' move and change and to find out if they really do go away.

'Engaging text and thought-provoking illustrations help develop the critical practice of thinking in terms of cycles, providing a foundation for understanding Earth's processes and our role in them.

'Ninety pages of free educator notes, available through the Foodweb Education website, provide avenues to continue the exploration.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'The Great Barrier Reef is a special place, teeming with life. It provides animals with food and shelter. Count from one to ten in this gentle, rhyming bedtime book, while learning about some of the Reef’s most threatened creatures.' (Publication summary)

'Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand?

'This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two things: walking on its 'hands' (pectoral fins), and being the first marine fish anywhere in the word to be listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs — until now. Invasive sea stars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble — raise your hand if you want to know more!

'Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers.' (Publication summary)

'Hi, my name is Katie and I am always asking questions and learning new things. Mummy says that I have a cheeky smile, and everyone likes my pigtails. I have all sorts of adventures that create different emotions, and I hope to share many stories with you all!'   (Publication summary)

'A story about resilience and emotions. 

'Katie is always asking questions and learning new things. Her mum says she has a cheeky smile and everyone loves her pigtails. She has all sorts of adventures that create many different emotions she hopes to share many stories with you.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.