Cirrus@Austlit

'A warm and lyrical welcome for little ones, this gentle story celebrates their growth, from birth, to becoming and belonging. Children will delight in wildlife-filled landscapes as they follow a baby mountain gorilla through the stumbles, tumbles and triumphs of growing up. The Silverback's Song is a tribute to every loving aspect of raising a family.'  (Publication summary)

'Tom’s day at school was the worst.

'His troubles feel like looming storm clouds – they’re all he can see.

'But then he picks up his grandfather’s old-fashioned camera and changes the focus and the view.

'Tom recalls all the things that went wrong in his day, and zooms out to see a bigger picture…

'A tender story about perspective, reframing, and resilience.'  (Publication summary)

'The light is soft. A brand new day. And I just cannot wait to PLAY! All children have the right to play - it's the work they need to do! It's how they learn, develop, and grow!

''I Can't Wait to Play' is an enriching book for families with young children that celebrates the world of play. Every child has the right to play, and Dannika Patterson's 'I Can't Wait to Play' captures the joy and accidental play parents, carers, and grandparents can bring into everyday life. '  (Publication summary)

'A light-hearted story about carrying heavy loads and the strength to be found when women and girls find ways to lift each other up. Heavy is an empowering children’s picture book about intergenerational and societal patterns of burden carrying for women and girls. It addresses the glorification of business and burden-carrying in today’s world in a gentle, age-appropriate, and accessible way, with lightness and humour. It’s an anti-multitasking story for 4-8 year olds that advocates for lighter living and focusing on just one important thing at a time to avoid overwhelm and burnout. At the wild animal rescue centre run by her family of incredibly strong women, Nina watches as her older female relatives piggyback polar bears and carry boa constrictors. Every day, they pick up more and more. The trouble is, they never put anything down! Seeing her family struggle, Nina is determined to find a way to show them that just because they can carry heavy things around all the time, doesn’t mean they have to. Will Nina’s inventions help lighten their loads? Heavy is an empowering picture book about the value of rest and the lovely lightness one family discovers when the youngest, Nina, suggests they could all do things a little bit differently…' (Publication summary)

'Anyone can see that Hedgehog the Wonder Dog is no ordinary dog. Tell her to sit, and she ’ll shake a paw; tell her to fetch and she rolls over.

'But it’s only kids like Sam who can sense her true superpowers.

'A story about the healing powers of wonder dogs and super brave kids.' (Publication summary)

‘They’ll be in big trouble if Mummy sees that!’

'Join four reluctant kids on a walk through the bush as they make all sorts of wild discoveries.

'But who scribbled a secret message on the scribbly gum trees?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Amaya's village has been in drought for a long time. She hopes the rain will come soon. This is an informative graphic novel about drought for 8 to 12 year old readers, from Library For All's Natural Hazards series. Every book purchased helps Library For All make a difference to the lives of children around the world.'(Publication summary) 

'The volcano by our house is smoking! Does that mean it's going to erupt? What are we going to do if it DOES erupt? Middle Primary books are for ages 8 to 10. Would you mind jumping into Lightning Source when you have a chance and making sure all the MP ones are 8-10, not 4-8?' (Publication summary)

'In the world you will find all different groups of animals! Do you know what a group of dolphins is called? This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read.' (Publication summary)

"Five friends are feeling bored on a hot sticky day. Just when they think they’ll never find anything fun to play, a simple gust of wind changes everything..."

Source: Publisher's blurb.