Cirrus@Austlit

'A companion title for the best-selling picture book, Scary Night, that takes us to the North Pole as three friends, Hare, Cat and Pig, set out on a journey.

'Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey.

'Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a candy cane, Pig with a plum pudding.

'But where were they going that snowy day, out in the cold so far away?

'It was a mystery!

'A companion title to the best-selling Scary Night by award-winning Lesley Gibbes and Stephen Michael King.' (Publication summary)

'There’s a dangerous building in the centre of town and the Demolition Dinos are smashing it down!' (Publication summary)

'Three dino eggs are all ready to hatch as their dino dads watch over the batch. Out of the blue, a volcano rumbles. As the earth shakes, away the eggs tumble! Off they go! Off they go! Off they go! Run! Quick! Come along for the egg rescue fun!' (Publication summary)

'The dinosaur kids fight and grumble until, an earthshaking STOMP echoes over the hill. Get ready, get set, for daddies galore. Here they come! Here they come! Here they come... ROAR!' (Publication summary)

'Under the rock shelf, through ribbons of weed,
Across the sandbar, where the stingrays feed,
Over the coral, lit bright by the sun,
Three little mermaids begin to have fun.

'Follow three little mermaids as they dart and twirl under the sea, and find out what happens when they come across a SHARK!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This lovely story about a child and their grandfather searching for cicadas is part of the award-winning narrative nonfiction Nature Storybooks series.

In the summertime, Grandpa and I go cicada-watching. We put our camping gear into my wagon and walk down to the local reserve. Last year we saw five Green Grocers, three Yellow Mondays and one Floury Baker. Can we find the rare Black Prince this year? This heartwarming nonfiction picture book is written by award-winning author Lesley Gibbes and gorgeously illustrated by Judy Watson.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In this delightful Australian Christmas story, a group of little joeys - a red kangaroo, a numbat and a rock wallaby - are decorating the Christmas tree and getting ready for Santa's arrival. This simple but charming verse from CBCA Honour Book author Lesley Gibbes is brought to life by newcomer Doris Chang's adorable and contemporary watercolour illustrations.' (Publication summary)