Cirrus@Austlit

'Australian frogs are fabulous frogs! Did you know that there are frogs who change colour? Or that there are frogs who would rather walk than jump, or can use their eyes to swallow food? And that some tadpoles can control when they turn into a frog?

'Fabulous Frogs is a celebration of Australian native frogs, and their fascinating features and behaviours.

'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.'  (Publication summary)

'Sparkling, brightly coloured Christmas beetles usually appear in the heat of December — a sign that the festive season has begun.

'But recently they have been hard to find. We aren’t seeing them in the eucalyptus trees, or dancing around lights at night. These shimmering, shiny beetles are disappearing from our summers. Where have they gone?

'Where Are All the Christmas Beetles? takes us on a lyrical discovery of these fascinating creatures and explores the possible reasons for their decrease in numbers.' (Publication summary)

'Who is home in the hollow?

'Tree hollows are very special places that provide animals, both big and small, with a space to nest and feel safe.

'Explore life in a tree hollow in the Australian bush and meet the native creatures who come to call a hollow a home. You'll be surprised just how many choose to move in!

'You'll also discover the important role tree hollows play in the environment and how we can help protect them. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.'(Publication summary)

'What do you know about wasps?

'There are wasps that shimmer in shades of bright blue and green. There are some without wings – and some almost too tiny to see. Some capture spiders, while others nest in fruit or mud.

'With over 12 000 species found in Australia, Wonderful Wasps brings the beauty and importance of native wasps to life, and reminds us every creature matters in its own wonderful way.

'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.' (Publication summary)

'My pet shark Seymour is bored in our backyard pool. He wants to come to school with me and I think that’s a brilliant idea!

'He promises to do what I say, but Seymour has other ideas …'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Who is at the Zoo is a book that is full of surprises. When a girl wakes up to discover that zoo animals have taken over her bathroom and kitchen, it leads her on a journey of surprising discoveries. Not only are there animals in her house, they are all through the town and there’s no grown-ups anywhere. If these animals are in her town, then who is at the zoo? This amusing tale will encourage children to seek answers for their questions.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Today is my party, but there’s a problem - there’s a shark in the loo.

'How do I get him out?

'Where will I put him?

'I finally find the perfect place, but I’m not sure my friends will agree.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When a goat arrives on a rocky island, the resident sheep are afraid he’ll eat all their grass. But this goat has hidden talents... This humorous story for children has an important message to convey.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.