Cirrus@Austlit

'Sam learns that being the best will take perseverance, whether in swimming or sandcastle building.

'Sam wants to be the best swimmer in the whole world, but finds the sea is too cold. Turning his attention to building sandcastles, Sam also finds problems with the dry sand. Will he ever be the best at anything? With the encouragement of his Mother, Sam soon discovers that being the best takes perseverance and some creative thinking. This delightful tale demonstrates that with a little determination and positivity we can all achieve our goals.' (Publication summary)

'When Carter's climbing lands him in a cast, he finds the consequences aren't nearly as fun.

'Carter loves to climb and he can be often found somewhere high. Until one day while up a tree... crack! Carter comes crashing to the ground and breaks his arm! He lands in a cast that itches, stinks, and ruins all his fun. And what's that you want to use to take it off...? Carter's consequences are uproariously illustrated with characters that will have kids in stitches.'  (Publication summary)

'When greedy gull Glen finds an ice cream, he does not want to share with his friends but soon finds sharing is better.

'Glen is a gull with just one thing in mind: to take all the food and the drinks he can find. And Greedy Glen has no interest in sharing with his friends. But by the time Glen finishes fending off his friends, the ice cream has melted. In this hilarious rhyming story about overcoming greed and selfishness, children will learn the joy of sharing with others and take delight in the strikingly bold and witty illustrations.'  (Publication summary)

'An enchanting book featuring themes of acceptance and knowing who we are and what we can achieve as individuals. Join Eileen on a breathtaking journey, and delight in an enchanting world where her surroundings become the backdrop for a magical friendship.

'Meet Daniel, the water dragon, and witness Eileen's discovery of his extraordinary abilities. Readers will be captivated by the heartwarming bond between characters and immersed in the rich details of Eastern water dragons. The story also introduces an educational element by sharing facts and encouraging children to learn about nature and wildlife.' (Publication summary)

'Whenever someone does something wrong in this family, ‘Someone’ is blamed. The narrator feels bad for Someone and decides to help them out by doing all the chores and fixing the problems Somebody has left behind. But when Someone gets the praise for all their effort, the narrator can’t believe it!

'This funny tale about responsibility and problem solving features stylish and witty illustrations that will resonate with readers everywhere.' (Publication summary)

'A lonely lizard wonders why other animals get all the attention then realises no one sees him due to his camouflage.

'Bruce, a lonely lizard, just wants a friend. He spends his days trying to catch the eye of passersby, but the other Australian animals get all the attention.

'It’s not until he sees some eyes staring at him, and realises that they belong to camouflaged lizards, that he realises that he, too, just can’t be seen – and soon he has the friends he’s always longed for.

'This funny story about perseverance, just being yourself, and friendship, written in upbeat rhyming verse, with playful and expressive illustrations, is sure to delight and amuse young readers.' (Publication summary)

'Farmer Pete needs a sheep dog, and Lucy is the perfect dog for the job...or so he thinks. But when the sheep butt and stamp and run, and Lucy realises she’s not much of a sheep dog after all.

'How will Lucy ever help Farmer Pete if she can’t herd sheep? If only all these chickens would stop clucking and getting underfoot...Stylised illustrations create texture and movement, working to weave a vivid world for readers to explore.' (Publication summary)

'When Mae hears a bang on her roof in the night, she knows her possum friends are ready for a whacky nighttime adventure.

'All they need is some colourful pants, and Mae is prepared! In this rollicking rhyming tale of an absurd nighttime adventure, children will enjoy this hilarious spin on the things that go bump in the night, with vibrant and dynamic watercolour and mixed media illustrations and plenty of onomatopoeia.'  (Publication summary)  

'A child goes fishing with her funny grandfather but, unlike others, she has trouble catching a fish.

'When Evie is with Grandpa all she wants is to catch a fish. Grandpa knows that fishing isn’t easy and answers Evie’s curious questions with silly seaside stories. Evie doesn’t give up, and just as raindrops drip down, she pulls in something even better than a fish. This beautifully written story with lyrical language celebrates the special relationship between grandparents and children.' (Publication summary)