Cirrus@Austlit

'The Howlers are a small town rock 'n' roll band with big dreams.

'When they get a chance to be the opening act for megastars HISS, the band can't believe their luck. But a huge mistake means the show might be over before it even starts ...

'Can the Howlers find a way to rock on?

'A tremendously funny and charming picture book about dreaming big, dogged perseverance and a whole lotta rock.'  (Publication summary)

'Pig is a small pig with big dreams – of flying! Her family all laugh at her, reminding her that pigs can’t fly.

'But Pig won’t give up on her dreams. She knows she can do it if she keeps trying. Pig tries everything she can think of, but all of her great ideas are a flop, until…

'Pigasus soars into the sky on a rocket and, just as the rocket is about to crash, realises that she’s not falling – she’s flying! Pig has become Pigasus, the flying pig she was born to be. Pigasus is a beautiful parable about following your dreams no matter what and staying true to who you are'  (Publication summary)

'From the bestselling creators of Tippy & Jellybean - The True Story of the Brave Koala who Saved Her Baby From a Bushfire, this affirming and delightful tale is based on a true story of animal rescue and community cooperation.

'Flipper and Finnegan live on a beautiful island.
Every morning they hunt for fish in the clear blue ocean waters.
Every evening they waddle up the beach together with all their friends - it's a penguin parade.

'But one day, when Flipper comes up for air she gets covered in something that is black and smelly and sticky - and Finnegan is nowhere to be seen...

'This is the miraculous true story of how a viral knitting campaign helped save the lives of Phillip Island's Little Penguins.' (Publication summary)

'So you want to be a Sports Star? What kind will you be? A Surfer? A Fencer? A Football Star? Maybe a Tennis Star or a Pro Skater riding rails? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity.

'Join Taylor, Frankie (and Lucky) as they imagine their way through the thrill of sports and Olympic medal dreams.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A virus has made Birdie’s friends sick! Birdie feels lonely and worried. What if everyone stays sick forever? But the doctors and nurses are there to help.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'One very hot day, Birdie and Mr Frog are feeling tired, cross and bored. They have to find ways to cool down and feel better.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'It's Christmas Eve, and Snap the sugar glider is practising his moves. He wants to be the greatest flyer in the rainforest, but the other animals just laugh at him.

'When Santa makes an emergency landing, all the animals get a chance to audition to fill in for Comet, who is injured. Is this Snap's chance to shine?

'A heart-warming story full of Christmas magic, from the team that brought you the CBCA shortlisted book Bat Vs Poss.' (Publication summary)

'Tippy and her baby Jellybean live in a beautiful eucalyptus forest.

'One day, they wake up and sniff the air. It's smokey, hot and windy.

'Kangaroos and wallabies are bounding. Lizards and snakes are slithering. Wombats are heading to their burrows.The cockatoos take off in an enormous flock.

'Tippy can't hop. Or run. Or fly. Instead she shelters her baby in the only way she can…

'This is the uplifting story of a mother koala who saved her baby from a bushfire, and the dedicated vets who look after them until they are healed and ready to go home.' (Publication summary)
 

'What kind will you be? Pirate Captain? Noble Queen? Superhero? Maybe a Comedian or a star on Broadway? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Evie (and Oscar) as they imagine their way through the magic of movies, theatre and play time.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A hilarious and relatable story that perfectly captures all the messy, glorious chaos of a baby's first year, from two of Australia's best-loved TV and radio personalities.

This is the story of my family - first-time Mum, first-time Dad, and me. I'm a first-time baby. 
We've never done this before... but I think it's all going smoothly.

Sometimes parenthood isn't picture-perfect. But from first nappy change to first words, it's full of love, laughter and unexpected moments.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Meek lives with her three sisters, a gaggle of birds, lizards and other creatures next to a tumbledown terrace house. Everyone shares the space, and life is pretty sweet until the day a rude and messy fruit bat named Squabbles moves in - and demands everyone else move OUT. Will Meek be able to get rid of Squabbles, or is there a way for everyone to get along?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Lola loves to dance. She flounces and bounces all day long, practising for the Black and White Ball. But she is a brown Jersey cow, not a black-and-white cow. Can she disguise herself and have a spin on the dance floor?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Monkeys causing MAYHEM, a RUDE and CRUDE parrot, a pack of POOING pigeons. PARTY CRASHING turtles, a SPOOKY cave, the worlds WORST lemonade, a kung fu SHARK FIGHTING pirate, a SNOT DRAGON, a ONE EYED builder, and much, much MORE in this collection of eight minute stories!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ben is trying to stay awake, as he is waiting for something… anything!

'Because when Grandpa is around, peculiar things happen.

'Will Ben get what he is waiting for?

'Will Ben like what he is waiting for?

'And will he manage to get out of an unusual situation?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

A little girl shows how far she will go to protect her beloved pet.

'A terrible drought means Birdie has to leave her home. She is frightened and sad until she makes new friends.

'A story for young children about getting through hard times.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Meeka is a cheeky little market bird who loves getting his beak into everything ooey gooey and sticky licky. One day, during a post-feast snooze in a Moroccan tagine, Meeka is bird-napped by a granny with a need for speed.

'Will Meeka’s friends rescue him before he becomes bird stew?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A book sits abandoned on a living room shelf. While the Blossburn family happily gets on with other things like watching TV and playing video games, the book aches to be read. The longer it sits abandoned, the more it aches. At last the book can't take it any longer. Slowly it starts to swell. Then it starts to leak! At first it's only a small trickle, but eventually the Blossburns can no longer ignore the octopus, crabs and other marine life that are swirling around their suburban home. And when pirates sail out of the book, the family must band together to reclaim their living room. Can J.J. and his parents find a way to get the characters back in the book? And in the process, will they discover that sometimes books are the best fun of all? The Leaky Story is an action-packed adventure into the wonderful world of books, the power of the imagination, the art of storytelling and the importance of family.' (Publication summary)

'A haunted house, trouble at the zoo, a girl who gets zapped into a computer game, homework-stealing aliens, a pirate war, the loudest kid alive, a princess under a magic spell, racing snails, a family of monsters and much, much more in this collection of seven-minute stories. ' (Publication summary)