Cirrus@Austlit

'Choosing the perfect family pet is easy with this simple guide... OR IS IT?

'Every family should have a pet.
A faithful friend to welcome into your hearts and home.
This guide is a MUST HAVE to help you decide which pet is the perfect fit for your family.

'Crocodiles, for instance, make excellent pets. They are peaceful creatures, with cheerful, happy-go-lucky personalities.
Puppies, on the other hand, are a terrible choice.

'Do you need help finding the perfect pet for your family? Then this book is for you! All the advice is vetted by experts. What could possibly go wrong...?

'This truly hilarious picture book will have readers in stitches... (especially if you take it too literally!)'  (Publication summary)

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Daniel Ricciardo - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Daniel Ricciardo your favourite driver?

'Did you know that Daniel Ricciardo has won eight Grand Prix races and finished on the podium 32 times?
Did you know he's entered more F1 Grand Prix than any other Australian driver?
Did you know he can eat half a litre of ice-cream in one go?

'Daniel is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you all about him.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.

'Want to know even MORE? Discover your favourite legends at legendsofsportbooks.com.au and collect the whole Legends of Sport series!'  (Publication summary)

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Mary Fowler - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Mary Fowler your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that Mary Fowler is one of the youngest players to ever join the Matildas?
Did you know she scored her first World Cup goal in Melbourne in a 4–0 win?
Did you know she can speak Dutch fluently?

'Mary is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you all about her.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.

'Want to know even MORE? Discover your favourite legends at legendsofsportbooks.com.au and collect the whole Legends of Sport series!'  (Publication summary)

'Waiting in line to meet Santa is the best part of Christmas! A hilarious and relatable festive family story.

''Only 702 more elf-steps until Santa!' says Ren.
'I need a coffee,' says Mum.
'I need a phone charger,' says Dad.
'I need the bathroom!' says Harry.
'MEOOOOWWWWWW,' says Moloko.

'Having your photo taken with Santa is one of the best things about Christmas! But what if the line is looooong, you only have little legs, and you aren't good at waiting?

'Luckily it's Christmas time, and there is magic in the air! You might just end up with the best family photo you've ever had.

'A warm and funny celebration of a favourite festive tradition for so many families.' (Publication summary)

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Ben Simmons - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Ben Simmons your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that he was born in Melbourne, and was picked FIRST OVERALL in the NBA draft?
Did you know he is a triple-double machine, and the first Australian to ever win Rookie of the Year?
Did you know that Ben loves animals, and playing Call of Duty?

'Ben is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about him.
'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.' (Publication summary)

'Everything young readers are dying to know about Sam Kerr - the stats, the facts and the amazing stories.

'Is Sam Kerr your favourite footballer?

'Did you know that she really wanted to be an AFL player before discovering soccer?
Did you know she holds the all-time goal-scoring record for Australian international players?
Did you know that she was the first woman to be on the cover of the global edition of the FIFA video game, alongside Kylian Mbappé?

'Sam is a TOTAL legend, and this book will tell you about her.

'Filled with exciting facts, fun stories, and all the stats to share at lunchtime.' (Publication summary)

'This warm and funny book is a big-hearted "thank you" to the dads out there who are giving their all -  including all the best puns they know!

'On a scale of 1-to-Dad, mine is off the charts!
He tells bad jokes, and sings old songs,
and blames the dog for all his farts.

Is it just my dad? Or is it other dads too?
Does your dad say this stuff to you?'

'A hilarious and warm-hearted celebration of fatherhood, perfect for dads of all shapes, sizes and species.' (Publication summary)

'A heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends - this best-selling series is a kid favourite.

'Wylah is finally able to finally call on her Ancestors and become the Koorie Warrior, but her troubles are not over. Racing to save her family and her people from the cruel Dragon Army, Wylah faces her biggest battle yet.

'Can she rise to the challenge and become the leader and protector her people need?

'Excitement and suspense awaits in the thrilling third instalment of the best-selling Wylah the Koorie Warrior series. Inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture, this is a must-read for adventure lovers of all ages!' (Publication summary)

'Non-stop adventure, gill-splitting laughs and several krillion fans... Jawsome is AWESOME.

'Finley, Hunter, Gilleon and Gnash are juggling their double lives as ordinary school sharks and as members of the sensational rock band, JAWSOME! On top of that, they find themselves pulled deep into a sea of suspicious shark-nanigans.

'From stopping evil A.B.B.A agents to unmasking a strange new band, JAWSOME will need to use all their rockstar skills to save Chumville.

'A fin-tastically entertaining adventure that's perfect for emerging readers and shark enthusiasts of all ages!' (Publication summary)

'A glorious celebration of love, family and the Lunar New Year.

'A jolly and inclusive celebration of the Christmas season, from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy!

''Tis the night before Christmas and all is calm in Santa's workshop. The presents are wrapped and the sleigh is polished. All that's left to do is wash Santa's iconic red-and-white suit …What could possibly go wrong?

'Sparkling with all the magic of the season, this warm-hearted tale is a celebration of embracing change and being yourself.

'Christmas is gonna be FABULOUS!'(Publication summary)

'If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome.

'With gorgeous illustrations and a delightful rhyming text, Feelings are Wild is the perfect invitation for kids to talk about all the ways they feel.

'It's true!

'Feelings are WILD!

'But whether we are grumpy or glad, brave or sad, with a big hug, a kind word, or a little time we can embrace all our wild and wonderful emotions.

'A warm and playful counting book to help little kids understand their big feelings.' (Publication summary)

'Full of heart-stopping adventure, starring a hero for the ages and her mega-funny megafauna friends, this best selling series is a total delight.

'Wylah has already accomplished the unbelievable feat of uniting the five Guardians, but her journey is far from over. Together with her megafauna friends, she must travel through the treacherous and forbidden Valley of the Spirits to face off against the Dragon Army.

'Can Wylah defeat the perils that lay ahead and become the ultimate Koorie Warrior?

'Embark on a heart-stopping journey filled with danger and excitement with book 2 in the bestselling Wylah the Koorie Warrior series. Inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture, this is a must-read for adventure lovers of all ages!' (Publication summary)

'From the bestselling creators of Tippy & Jellybean - The True Story of the Brave Koala who Saved Her Baby From a Bushfire, this affirming and delightful tale is based on a true story of animal rescue and community cooperation.

'Flipper and Finnegan live on a beautiful island.
Every morning they hunt for fish in the clear blue ocean waters.
Every evening they waddle up the beach together with all their friends - it's a penguin parade.

'But one day, when Flipper comes up for air she gets covered in something that is black and smelly and sticky - and Finnegan is nowhere to be seen...

'This is the miraculous true story of how a viral knitting campaign helped save the lives of Phillip Island's Little Penguins.' (Publication summary)

'Jiggling jellyfish! It's Book 4 in the fin-tastic MerTales series, packed with mer-magical adventure.

'The colours are disappearing from Cockleshell Cove! The bright coral reef is grey and dull, and even the clownfish have lost their colour. The MerTales crew are worried their tails might be next!

'Sandy sets out to investigate with the help of her friends, Pearl, Shell and Coral. F.I.N.S. have saved Cockleshell Cove from reef dragons, giant turtles and catfish burglars, but the Mysterious Rainbow Thief moves faster than anything they have ever seen.

'Can the mer-crew catch the thief and bring back Cockleshell Cove's beautiful rainbow?' (Publication summary)