Cirrus@Austlit

'There’s a monster in the jungle and it’s gobbling up the trees! It sounds like a job for THE VERY SUPER BEAR! Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Snuggling up for a bedtime story. Kissing a sore knee to make it better. Pushing the swing as high as the sky. There are a million different reasons to say... Thanks, Mum!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In this sumptuous story of exploration and breaking boundaries, a young girl uncovers her very own freedom machine vehicle that carries her to all kinds of wondrous places.'  (Publication summary)

'The dawn of time! Nothing on earth could rival the terrifying power of the dinosaurs. Except maybe that wolf over there...Yeah, the one standing next to the snake and the shark and that other sardiney-looking thing.

'Huh?!

'This is all wrong. This is all bad. This is all awesome. Its time to get your Jurassic on, baby. It's time... For the Bad Guys Episode 7!' (Publication summary)

'On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks

'A sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox

'But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late

'Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate!

'The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with…' (Publication summary)

'Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)

'One, two, three. One, two, three.

'Why won’t someone play with me?

Heidi is a stick insect, long and thin like the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at Bug School, where she hopes to learn lots and make new friends. But no-one will talk to her... and no-one will play with her at lunch. No-one even notices her! Perhaps she’s blending into the twigs a little too well? Luckily, Miss Orb comes up with a plan to help Heidi stand out.' (Publication summary)

'Its a ZOMBIE KITTEN APOCALYPSE! Should you panic? Should you cry? Should you poop your pants? NO! Just sit back and watch the fur fly as the worlds baddest good guys take on Mad Marmalades meowing monsters!' (Publication summary)

'The Bad Guys are about to have a VERY BAD DAY! Mr Wolf and his bad, bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig. And this nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they just stop trying to eat each other? It's time to put on your baddest pair of chuckle-pants and find out!' (Publication summary)

'The Bad Guys are back with a daring plan to rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-security cage farm!

'But how do you rescue chickens when one of you is known as The Chicken Swallower? Join the Bad Guys as they return for more dodgy good deeds with a new member of the team. And watch out for the super villain who might just be the end of them!

'Good deeds. Whether you like it or not.' (Publication summary)

'Some mums are graceful and some mums are tough.

'Each mum has her own way of being a mum and they are all delightful!

'Another instant classic from Nick Bland!' (Publication summary)

'The adventure continues in this third book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series.

'Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it.

'But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They're swallowing whole cities in their rush for power-including Meilin's home. Fed up with waiting and ready to fight, Meilin has set off into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends aren't far behind . . . but they're not the only ones.

'The enemy is everywhere.' (Publication summary)

'The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back!

'There is music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bears friends help him find the perfect instrument to play?' (Publication summary)

'Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way. Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens ... Hopefully Pig has learned a lesson!' (Publication summary)

'Being little is no good. That's because being big is better. Except when being little is best of all.' (Publisher's blurb)

'Marcel was a monster of medium size

'With crotchety horns and googly eyes.

'Marcel is not very good at being a monster. He doesn’t seem to be able to scare anybody! But one day, he discovers that his gruesomely good cooking can give a real fright!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud. This is the fourth book about the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear. ' (Publisher's blurb)

''What we need is a tree!' said Bonny. 'I completely agree,' said Pop. Bonny and Pop are bursting with ideas. Pop's ideas are big and brave and Bonny's ideas are simple and clever. When they decide to make something that will attract the birds, they come up with ideas for a tree. A brave tree, a clever tree - a magnificent tree.' (Publication summary)