Cirrus@Austlit

'From award-winners Margaret Wild and Hannah Sommerville comes a story to remind us of the wonder and magic of reading.

'When Dora was born, her brothers were very excited.

'I'm going to cuddle her,' said Alex.

'I'm going to rock her to sleep,' said Liam.

'I'm going to make her laugh,' said Bruno.

'I'm going to read to her,' said Peter. 

'Dora has doting big brothers who play with her, look after her, and guide her as she grows. But Peter reads to her, which turns out to be the greatest gift of all.' (Publication summary)

'One little rockpool.
Two little eyes.
Three little urchins, bobbing with the tide.

'Little people love to explore little worlds! Dive into the rockpool with this glittering and gorgeous board book for our smallest nature-lovers, from the CBCA award-winning creators of Jetty Jumping, Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville.' (Publication summary) 

'The Little Things is a reassuring reminder that there is plenty in the world to make us smile and give us hope.

'On days the sunshine stays away,
you wake up feeling sad and grey,
you'll find the small things can delight –
those little things that feel just right.

'The Little Things celebrates the joy and comfort to be found in life’s simple moments, whether it’s spitting cherry pips or bubbly baths on rainy nights. A rhyming text that calls on our senses and travels through the seasons, The Little Things is beautifully illustrated and invites readers to find solace and delight in the small but special moments of our everyday lives.'  (Publication summary)