Cirrus@Austlit

'Rubie wanted to whistle more than anything else in the world. She could do lots and lots of other great things, but whistling wasn’t one of them, no matter how much she tried.

'Just when she was about to give up, Rubie had her seventh birthday party and something magical happened. It is always good to believe in yourself.'  (Publication summary)

'FLETCH THE KOALA AND HIS FRIENDS FROM THE EUCALYPT FOREST are putting together the 'Wood Watch Team' to discover how blazes in the bush begin. Together they try to find a solution, but the fire is already raging and the flames are spreading fast. A story about working together, friendship and loss... with a magical touch that sparks hope.

'A Blaze in the Bush was inspired by the major bushfires in New South Wales in 2019.' (Publication summary)

'MEET FISH FINGERS... 

'The world's cutest and cheekiest axolotl!

'He has a lot to show you.

'So, grab a comfy chair and relax-alotol!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'FOLLOW THE PLUGGER FAMILY ON A CLASSIC FUN FILLED road trip around Australia as they use their pluggers in all sorts of wonderful, wacky and amusing ways to (mostly) make things better!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'CAN HARRY AND LARRY SURVIVE WHILE FACING A SMILING CROCODILE LOOKING FOR DINNER!

'Two bush Mice, Harry and Larry, from the Bunya Mountains become trapped in a 4WD owned by two humans, known as Charlie and Izzy Humbledink, and are thrust into an exciting adventure all the way up the east coast of Australia.

'Harry and Larry soon learn that the Outback is unforgiving to smaller creatures, with giant Wedge-tailed Eagles, Reptiles and Crocs on the constant lookout for a feed.

'Along their trek, they meet up with Merlin, a wise Owl, who encourages the two Mice to explore the path of the Way Show-ers (special beings that help humans adapt and change.)

'But when Charlie Humbledink looks to become a Croc's dinner during a fishing trip on the Roper River, will the two Mice have the resolve and skills needed to save the day?

'Find out as Harry and Larry, travel with their human friends to explore the rugged landscape of the Outback in the north of Australia, as they survive some often-scary encounters with local inhabitants and call on the skills gained in Mouse Scouts to get them out of trouble.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'EVERYONE THEY MEET EXPECTS THEM TO SAVE MOTHER EARTH!

'Two bush Mice, Harry and Larry, from the Bunya Mountains become trapped in a 4WD owned by two humans, known as Charlie and Izzy Humbledink, and are thrust into an exciting adventure all the way up the east coast of Australia. On the way, Wilmar, Queen Mother of all Humpback Whales in the vast ocean, reveals to them the Prophecy that they are the Chosen Ones that will save the world.

'What does this mean?

'How can two simple bush Mice change the way humans think and act?

'Find out as Harry and Larry travel with their human friends to explore the lush landscape of the tropical north of Australia; they also survive some often-scary encounters with local inhabitants, and they call on the skills gained in Mouse Scouts to get them out of trouble. This is a pair of Mice who find that there is more to life than they knew, and destiny was not an easy way to discover their worth...come on an adventure and share the fun and learning with Harry and Larry!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'WE HAVE A SECRET LITTLE RECIPE FOR FEELING YOUR BEST...

'To put kindness, empathy, resilience and sharing your feelings to the test!

'Feelings are just feelings that can at times challenge, overwhelm, confuse, or upset us.

'In this fun, rhyming and engaging picture book, you will discover lots of simple strategies, tools, and techniques to overcome tricky feelings and situations at home, school and through life as you grow up big and confident.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Have you ever seen a Mabbit like Molly who can swing like a monkey and hop like a rabbit?

'One morning as Molly Mabbit awakens to a bright, starry day she finds herself in a world surrounded by unusual wonders and delights.

'Join Molly Mabbit while she meets friends who are just like her and together they jump and flip higher than the moon and stars!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME, SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES HAVE SEASONALLY MIGRATED TO THE SOUTHERN OCEANS OF AUSTRALIA TO GIVE BIRTH TO THEIR YOUNG.

'It is in the waters of the Great Australian Bight where towering rock cliffs look over the ocean and the life that swells within it that Elkie was born.

'Early one morning when the mist is still rising above the great ocean, Elkie sees something in the distance that she hasn't seen before.

'What is it? And what does its presence mean for Elkie and her family?

'It isn't a living thing. It groans as it moves closer to Elkie and her family, threatening in its mysterious presence.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'THE UNTOUCHABLE SASSY FURBALL... GOING PLACES OTHERS WON'T!

'Lulu is a beautiful feline princess, honoured and worshiped by all...or so she thinks.

'In a dangerous turn of events, Lulu's life is threatened.

'The comfortable world she rules over, changes forever.

'Who will save her?

'Should she continue to be the snobby princess she simply adores and change her ways or will Lulu come to realise that the world is filled with others who are just important as she?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'TRAVIS, THE LOVABLE TYRANNOSAURUS REX, ENJOYS THE THRILL OF WILD ADVENTURES IN THE LAND WHERE HE LIVES.

'Join along with Travis and his friend, Timmy the Triceratops, as they end up on an unexpected and exciting adventure together.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'THREE LITTLE DEWDROPS... SPLISH, SPLOSH AND SPLASH.

'Have come to play and visit with you on this wet, rainy day!

'What wonderful watery mischief will these three little droplets of dew get up to?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'BRICK THE FARM DOG WAS BY HIS VERY NATURE, A FARM DOG FOR ALL THE BEST REASONS HIS OWNER COULD LIST!

'From the morning wake up lick, to the fixing of fences, digging out old crops, and planting new ones...

'Brick the farm dog was a legend!

'He would find the lost sheep, race the horses and help pick the kids up from school too. Brick was the best, and at a day's end, after a hearty meal, he'd take some rest...because tomorrow he'd do it all again!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Mum has a special sparkle.

   She is kind.
      She is fun.
         She is brave.

'But one day I came home from school and found Mum crying and our world turned upside down…

'This is a story about a young child whose mum is diagnosed with cancer.  

'Together they navigate the side-effects of her treatment as the family shower her with the best medicine they can possibly give... love and lots of laughter.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A larger than life and very true story of two brother puppies named Chance and Ardie, who reside in a strange place wishing for anywhere else to call home.

'What do you suppose will happen when their wishes come true?

'When all the hugs they dreamed of arrive…and all the yummy food they craved for is devoured and the big, fluffy beds of cushions are worn into like a well snuggled bag of marshmallows…what will life be like for these wonderous brothers who seek what all creatures desire…happiness!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Micklang, the unassuming Squirrel, has found himself in a dreadful and dangerous situation.

'He is trapped in a zoo, far from his wife, Harriet, and his freedom in the wild. Stranded with other squirrel companions who seem unable to speak the same language he does. He will have to find a way to escape if he hopes to reunite with his darling wife, yet there will be more challenges to face than this determined squirrel expected if he intends to gain his freedom.

'But what of his wife? What strange things will she encounter while trying to find and return to Micklang?

'This enthralling tale of adventures will captivate and excite your imagination as the squirrels' hurry to survive and escape!

'An escape that will lead them to an unknown world, one of magic and mystery. One known simply as… Freiyon!

'Find out what will become of these heroic rodents in this first instalment of 'The Freiyon Fables', as Micklang and his wife, Harriet, find themselves in strange situations wherever they venture and always seem able to ‘Rise to The Challenge'.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Springtime is causing some issues for Claire…The magpies are giving her quite a scare!

'Claire needs to get hay to her horse, but a quick and crafty bird keeps blocking her course.

'Can Claire devise a plan that outwits and out crafts The Crafty Magpie?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Will Bronny be brave enough to find her way home all by herself?

'Bronny, an adventurous and curious young dinosaur, sees a beautiful butterfly with colourful wings. Amazed by its beauty, Bronny follows the butterfly as it dances on the wind. 

'Time goes by quickly, when Bronny realises she is lost and has wandered far away from her mummy. 

'Join Bronny the Dinosaur as she experiences an adventure she did not expect and finds her confident self as she gains the help from the wiser dinosaur, Tracey Pterodactyl, on her journey back to her mummy. 

'Bronny knows her mummy is waiting for her, and she must get home.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.