Cirrus@Austlit

'A heartwarming story about Alfie, who may not be the bravest dog, but just might be the kindest, by Richard Harris 2019 Australian of the Year and key member of the international cave-diving team that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team.

'A heartwarming picture book about kindness by Australian of the Year Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris. Harry was a member of the international cave-diving group that rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand.

'Alfie is not the bravest dog, he is scared of magpies, swimming in the sea and things with noisy wheels like skateboards and wheelbarrows! But maybe there is something else he's good at?

'Alfie loves his family and is always looking for ways to help or make them happy, from wake-up licks to sharing his favourite toy. One day at the park when he comes across a small boy who is sad, Alfie discovers that his true talent might be the thing that comes most naturally to him, his kindness.' (Publication summary)

'In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!

'When Ava and Jack’s parents agree to foster two young dragons, the siblings can’t believe their luck. But teaching a mischievous pair of dragons how to behave isn't easy.

'Follow Jack, Ava, and their dragons Graun and Fafnine, on three troublesome adventures!'' (Publication summary) 

'Danger, darkness and a mysterious legacy unveiled in this magical seaside adventure by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse.

'Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business.

'Nobody in Elston-Fright believes in magic anymore. Well, nobody except for Flip Little, his nan and his friends: a girl called Corpse, a ghost called Girl and a very large spider called Simon.

'But when Simon is spider-napped by ancient weather ghouls called the Poltergusts, Flip and his ghostly companions turn to the last Lightkeeper's journals for answers. To rescue their friend, they will need to find and return the missing Light to the lighthouse, restoring its lost magic.

'Only nothing in Elston-Fright is as it seems. Questions bubble up from the deep. Dark secrets come to light. And pretty soon, Flip and his friends learn that in order to save the future of Elston-Fright, they'll first need to understand its past.'(Production summary)

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'Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ...

'You've got my back, and I know that I've got this,
I'll show you how brave I can be.
'Cause I had you to teach me.

'From Byll and Beth Stephen, the writers behind the ABC TV musical sensations Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes a heartwarming story about growing up and moments of everyday bravery – in every stage, and at every age.' (Publication summary)

'In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!

'Pack your bags – it’s time for Dragon Camp! Ava and Jack are excited for an adventure in the High Country with Graun, Fafnine, and their friends from the Dragons at Home Project. There’ll be songs around a campfire, roasted marshmallows, and even a treasure hunt!

'But when the treasure hunt leads them to a secret dragon egg seller, the naughty dragons make it their mission to shut it down. Will the naughty dragons protect the eggs from being sold … and will they make it home as happy campers?'(Publication summary)

'Some species sleep wherever they choose to roam,
but human beings sleep the very best when they are home.

'From Byll and Beth Stephen, the writers behind the ABC TV musical sensations Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes a bedtime story for children about the joy of sleeping ... flat on a mattress ... nice and still ... with your eyes closed ... through the night.' (Publication summary)

'Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ...

'You love who you love, and you build a great team,
because family's all that you dream it to be.

'From Byll and Beth Stephen, the writers behind the ABC TV musical sensations Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes a gorgeous reimagining of their much-loved song, Family (Love is Love).' (Publication summary)

'You're not the boss of many things
because you're little and still learning.
You're not the boss of anyone else,
you've got to let them be themselves.

'But you ARE the boss of one thing ...' (Publication summary)

'In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!

'It’s Dragon New Year, a week-long, once-in-a-lifetime event, and Ava and Jack can’t wait to celebrate with Graun and Fafnine! There’ll be picnics, parties, a bonfire and – best of all – a majestic fireworks display. But with two naughty dragons on the loose, and a set of self-important dragon triplets on a mission to bring them down, the celebrations soon turn into a disaster of epic proportions. Have the naughty dragons finally gone too far?' (Publication summary)

'Graun and Fafnine have settled in perfectly with Ava and Jack’s family, but now it’s time for a whole new challenge – school!
'Jack and Ava are thrilled to be able to start flying to class, and Graun and Fafnine are excited to start dragon lessons. But they soon discover that school isn’t all fun and games – there are new rules to learn, and not all of the dragons in their class are nice.
Will Graun and Fafnine be able to stay out of mischief, or will these two naughty dragons cause trouble again?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A joyful, funny and heartfelt tale of bedtime noise and adventure. But finding quiet is very hard, with football playing possums, singing bats and dancing cicadas. Will the family ever keep the noise down?' (Publication summary)

'All boys think that they have the best mum in the world. But I’m lucky, because I know it. That’s not because everyone else’s mum isn’t good, I’m sure they are wonderful. But my mum is as soft as a pillow and that has to be the most special thing in the whole wide world.

'My Mum’s a Pillow encourages everyone to feel that they are beautiful just the way they are. The things that make us different, are what make us wonderful.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'In the Laidley Hundreds, dangerous wild dragons roam the Highlands. But dragons aren’t born bad – just naughty!

'When Ava and Jack’s parents agree to foster two young dragons, the siblings can’t believe their luck. But teaching a mischievous pair of dragons how to behave isn't easy, and Jack and Ava will have their work cut out for them with Graun and Fafnine. They might look sweet, but don’t let that fool you – these dragons can cause trouble like you wouldn’t believe.' (Publication summary)

'Fang and Iris are brother and sister monsters, but they couldn’t be more different! Iris likes to make a lot of noise and Fang likes to listen quietly. What happens on their first day of school?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'On my way to school, Mumma, guess what I saw?

'A pig chasing a wig! A goat rowing a boat!

'A delightful story about all the extraordinary things you can see on your travels.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Jimmy blinked away tears. What if I get it wrong like last time? Glob hovered over him, like an angry rain cloud blocking out the sun. Jimmy looked down and shook his head.

'"Go away, Glob," Jimmy thought.

'Did you know that everyone feels anxious or scared from time to time? It is a normal human emotion. Like when you almost fall or when you see a snake. It’s your body’s natural ‘fight, flight or freeze’ response.

'Go Away Glob encourages children to process and overcome feelings of anxiety, worry and self-doubt, to get back to enjoying the activities that they love.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.