Cirrus@Austlit

'From a dynamic author-illustrator team comes this fresh, fun and rhythmic exploration of colour.

'Bold and bright, it's the perfect book for reading aloud and sharing with young children as they learn to identify the colours of their world.'  (Publication summary)

'Lily is CURIOUS and PERSISTENT and isn't scared of anything!

'But Lily does not always understand new situations. Which means Lily is often in trouble.

'Today Lily and her Dad are off for a check-up at the doctor. Lily loves playing doctor, so she is very excited to see what a real doctor does!

'But in her eagerness to learn, Lily forgets that the doctor also has an important job to do!

'Luckily Lily is clever, too. She may sometimes be a bit naughty, but in the end, she always does the right thing!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Lily is CURIOUS and PERSISTENT and isn't scared of anything!

'But Lily does not always understand new situations. Which means Lily is often in trouble.

'Today Lily and her friend Tom are going on a trip to the museum. Lily is so excited to explore the exhibits, and most of all, she's excited to see the dinosaurs!

'But Lily's enthusiasm means that she doesn't always do what she is supposed to.

'Luckily Lily is clever, too. She may sometimes be a bit naughty, but in the end, she always does the right thing!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

''Lily is SMART and ADVENTUROUS and isn't scared of anything!

'But Lily does not always understand new situations. Which means Lily is often in trouble.

'Today is her first day of kindergarten, and there is so much for Lily to discover!

'But a classroom and playground can be a bit confusing. And in her excitement, Lily forgets to pay attention to the rules!

'Luckily Lily is clever, too. She may sometimes be a bit naughty, but in the end, she always does the right thing!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Koala has a question for her friends – what colour is the sea? But they all give her different answers, and Koala doesn’t know who to believe. Owl suggests she finds out for herself. Koala sets off for the sea, only to discover that all her friends are right – the sea is no colour and many colours. A beautiful tale of discovery and perception.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Today’s the day – Iggy’s going to catch a wave all on his own! Or at least that’s what Grandad thinks. Iggy isn’t quite so sure.

'What follows is an unforgettable beach adventure that involves the best sandcastle ever built, fish and chips for lunch, lots of boats and a few perfect waves.

'Here is a story about the unique beauty of the Australian coast, the universal magic of the ocean and the importance of finding your own way.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'One shoe – this one is blue

Two feet stand on a seat

Three balls bouncing around

Two in the air and one on the ground

'Star author Jane Godwin and respected artist-turned-illustrator Jane Reiseger join forces once again in this delightful counting book for young readers.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Does she sleep? Shall we peak? Is it really a Bear?

'Shall we sneak outside and see if Bear is really there?

'Tom and Tilly search for the bear who lives in their backyard.

'Will she come out and play?

'A rare tribute to the small and magical moments that mums create every day.

'Perfect for families expecting a new baby bear. ' (Publication summary)

''Everyone's home, there's school today. There's so much to do. Come on, let's play! The grown-ups hide, and the kids all seek. First we count to a hundred and promise t to peek!' You don t have to go out to have an adventure, a day at home can be just as busy and exciting as any trip away. From pillow forts and painting to a living-room concert and a bedtime story, this busy family shows how it s easy to fill the day with fun! Cheryl Orsini's gorgeous watercolour and gouache illustrations capture all the liveliness and warmth of family life.' (Publication summary)

'There was a child,

'The sweetest ever,

'Until she learned these words:

'NO! NEVER!'

'Georgie is a sweet little girl who always makes her parents happy... until she discovers one powerful phrase: No! Never!

'It suddenly becomes her answer to every request, from tidying up her toys to going to bed. Her parents are at their wits end, but what happens when they decide to try saying No! Never! themselves?'

'A lovely, lively look at the Terrible Twos (or Threes, or Fours, or Fives...) from mother-daughter team Libby Hathorn and Lisa Hathorn-Jarman, with debut illustrator Mel Pearce. Perfect for any parent dealing with tantrums, defiant behaviour or communication issues.' (Publication summary)

'Rodney spent most of his days looking up. Imagining, for hours, what a life high among the treetops would be like and how it would feel to be so … tall.
'Rodney is a small tortoise with a BIG dream. All he wants is to be larger. Then one day, Rodney’s dream comes true – or does it? It’s all a matter of perspective!' (Publication summary)

'Henry Harper loves collecting. One day, while out finding treasures, he discovers Kate. She loves to collect, too! Together Henry and Kate amass an amazing amount of stuff before discovering that the most valuable thing they’ve ever found is each other.'  (Publication summary)