Cirrus@Austlit

'When Max accidentally leaves the bath running upstairs, nothing could prepare him for the chaos that follows. To make matters worse, he and his family have left the house for the morning and won't be back for several hours.

'It's not until a half-time break at Max’s footy game that he remembers the tap is still running at home. With his parents now at his sister’s netball grand-final, Max has no choice but to take some random kid's bike from the footy ground, so he can ride home and hopefully bucket out the water before his parents find out.

However, as you’ll soon come to expect from Max, there are always a few disasters along the way.

'Will Max make it home in time to save his house from flooding, or will he find himself in serious trouble?' (Publication summary)

'My Brother Tom is a story for older siblings of premature babies, to help them make sense of what is happening at a difficult time.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'9 Years old and always in trouble, Sam has a kind heart but more challenges than most. After Sam gets in trouble with the police, things get even worse and Sam and his four brothers and sisters are left alone when their mum leaves them. Here Comes Trouble is a story about how the kindness of strangers and unconditional love can turn lives around. Dianne Bates often writes about disadvantaged children. She has published over 120 books for children and won state and national awards, including the Lady Cutler Award for distinguished service to children's literature.' (Publication summary)

'Lulu’s life was quite cosy and nice, with mountain of fish and even more ice. But something was missing, something wasn’t quite right. She dreamed of the stage, she yearned for the lights. Join Lulu on her adventure and see what she discovers…' (Publication summary)

'Meet Gus! Gus might be the only asparagus in his family, but he is happy. However, when he goes to school he starts to realise that he doesn't always 'fit in'. Gus is here to help kids understand that it's okay to be different. He will soon be a favourite with anyone who has ever felt a bit out of place, kids and adults alike.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'Oliver is a normal happy little boy, until one day he wakes up with Grumbles in his head… and Grumbles IN HIS BED! The Grumbles dance on Oliver’s chest, tug at his ears and cause all sorts of trouble for him, but when they run away with his snuggle blanket it’s the last straw! Will Oliver work out a way to tame those terrible Grumbles?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'My Dad is a FIFO Dad is a book that will touch many families across Australia and the world, whom experience separation because of FIFO/DIDO work arrangements. This story will help to reassure children that despite distance, fathers can be present in heart, mind and spirit in many situations. This book forms the first of many support resources for children and families to build and maintain resilience, strength and unity to make FIFO/DIDO rosters fit seamlessly into their lifestyle. The work of Jo Emery aims to encourage an ‘I’m OK when Dad’s Away’ mindset.

'My Dad is a FIFO Dad is a heart-warming and funny story about a child who feels the love of her Dad even when he is absent at work. It can be enjoyed by children of all ages. While the topic is associated with the FIFO lifestyle, it resonates with anyone who believes in the unity of family.' (Publication summary)

'Lying in his bed one night, Liam woke and saw a bright light. It shone through his window and Liam could see, that his room was lit up as bright as could be....

'Join Liam as he investigates the mysterious bright light and his imagination leads him on an amazing adventure.' (Publication summary)

'Kieron is a little boy on the lookout for adventure, and as he swims in the ocean one hot, sunny day - That’s exactly what he finds.' (Publication summary)

'Isaac doesn't just want a dragon, he needs one and the plans he comes up with will amuse and captivate readers both young and old. A delightfully funny tale of one boy's adventures in his quest to find his very own dragon. Written for children aged 4-10 but can easily be enjoyed by the whole family. Isaac's Dragon is a beautiful story of imagination brought to life. Teamed with amazing illustrations from Ann-Marie Finn, Isaac's Dragon is an instant favourite.' (Publication summary)