Cirrus@Austlit

'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)

'There is a path I walk with care.
There is a shadow that follows me there.
There is a place, a secret I keep,
where something special is buried down deep …

'A sumptuously illustrated and immersive picture book that speaks to memory, shared moments, and love beyond and between worlds.' (Publication summary)

'The poignant story of an old gargoyle, forced off his rooftop to make way for a new urban development in a barren cityscape, and the child who encounters him on an overcrowded train, from one of Australia's most critically acclaimed writers for children.

'He's old, this gargoyle. Very old. Older than me. Older than anyone. He looks tired. If I had a seat, I would give it to him.

'He shuffles past me and stands near the door and watches the city smushing past.

'I think I hear him sigh. An echoey, achy, hollow sort of sigh, like the wind when it gusts down lanes and through tunnels and in and out of the big drains that stretch under the city.

'This is the moving story of an old gargoyle, forced off his rooftop to make way for a new development in a barren cityscape, and the child who encounters him on an overcrowded train. When the gargoyle is ordered off the train, he leaves his suitcase behind. The child opens the case and unleashes the gargoyle's many memories of the city and its inhabitants. When the case crumbles, leaving nothing but a small seed, the child decides to find a place to bring the gargoyle, and the soul of the city, back.

'A unforgettable story about conservation, ageing and legacies which will leave a forever imprint on your heart.' (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)

'Molly Moores Has A House Like Yours is a story filled with imagination. The story follows a little girl, Molly, whose house is filled with unexpected adventure. The book encourages young readers to think creatively, use their imagination and to wonder. The story uses rhyme and an element of surprise, coupled with detailed, fantastical illustrations, to capture its audience. Molly Moores Has A House Like Yours uses a variety of rare words and lends to rich conversations around what makes a home, moving house, diversity of homes and different cultures all from a child’s perspective.' (Publication summary)