Cirrus@Austlit

'A funny and delightful picture book about dreaming up the perfect gift for a friend, where your imagination has no limits!

'I was thinking about what present to give you,
and I knew it had to be absolutely AWESOME.

'Something you'd really want.
Something you'd remember forever.
Something . . . SUPER-AMAZING FANTASTICO!

'What would YOU choose as the best present ever? A magical creature? A swimming pool filled with candy? Or, maybe your very own amusement park? Still not special enough . . . then let your imagination soar with this funny and heartwarming book about finding the perfect gift for a friend' (Publication summary)

'Christmas at Greycoat Hall is time for festivities, feasting, presents – and more feasting. But why are valuables disappearing? And who is the mysterious Cerberus Schwartz?

'The Wolves of Greycoat Hall has been described by the Sydney Morning Herald as "an absolute winner, teeming with humour, whimsy and warmth". This third book in the series finds Boris at back at home in Morovia - a country of fairy tale forests, Medieval alleyways and quirky Wolfish traditions.' (Publication summary)

'Hello there! Guess what?

You are holding a real-life time machine!

You don't believe me?

I'll show you!

For a start, I wrote this blurb in the PAST.

Yet, you are reading it in the PRESENT.

And when you finish reading the blurb, it will be the FUTURE.

'Tell them the bit about what happened when the past, present and future collided! - Lucinda

Shhh! The blurb isn't meant to give away the whole story! - Tracey

But that's the best part! - Lucinda

You reckon? - Tracey

Why don't you let them decide? - Lucinda

'Well, what are you waiting for?

Take a look!

'I thought the dinosaurs were the best part … - dinosaur' (Publication summary)

'My nuts are mine! They're for no other squirrel! I've labelled each one: Property of Tyril! The squirrels are throwing a party and everyone is invited! But greedy Tyril is definitely NUT in the mood to share ... A cheeky cautionary tale about selfishness and sharing from comedian and self-proclaimed nutbag Tommy Little, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford.' (Publication summary)

'Big Dog and Little Dog go camping in this fun follow up to Sally Rippin and Lucinda Gifford's Big Dog, Little Dog.

'Big Dog can't wait to go camping with Little Dog for the first time and show him how it's done. Big Dog is very good at helping! But things don't go as planned ...

'A warm, funny picture book about newly blended families and learning to get along, from two of Australia's most beloved and award-winning storytellers.' (Publication summary)

'Hello. I’m Neil. I’m a sea cucumber. It’s a bit strange that I’m the star of this book. Usually books are about the cool sea creatures.

'And I’m boring, even for a sea cucumber.

'Nothing exciting ever happens to me.

'At least, it hasn’t before now …

'With deadpan text and hilarious illustrations, this is a fabulous story about a very unlikely hero and one epic adventure.' (Publication summary)

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'Everyone’s hair is unique and fabulous!

'Hair! is a vibrant and uplifting celebration of wildly different hair – individual colours, textures, styles, lengths, shapes and behaviours – all of which are cause for applause!

'Told in rhyming text and brought to life in hilarious and surprising ways, Hair! will leave all readers – young and old – with a bursting sense of pride.'(Publication summary)

'Percy is a dog with a bone to pick: there are just too many cats in his house! They scratch the armchairs. They hog the heater. They blame Percy for their mess. This just can t go on! There are TOO MANY CATS!

'But when Percy finally manages to get some peace and quiet, he realises that he might have made a tiny mistake ...

'With rollicking rhyme by Maura Finn and hilarious illustrations by Lucinda Gifford, Too Many Cats is the perfect gift for dog-lovers and cat-lovers alike.' (Publication summary)

'Join Little Lydia and her new friends as they all strive to be their best AND work together as a team. Another wonderful picture book about the joy and friendships to be found in sport, written by a genuine superstar of international sport.

'Little Lydia moves from the desert to the big city. Leaving her animal friends behind is hard - but before long she's meeting new ones at the zoo.

'At first she can't keep up with Tiger, Bear and Gibbon - their skills are amazing. But soon Lydia discovers that learning from others is the best way to improve AND have fun.

'A joyous and triumphant picture book about friendship, sport, and teamwork by Lydia Williams, goalkeeper for the Australian Matildas and for Arsenal in the UK.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Kevin loves his special castle. Its where he can go to get away from it all. But when his castle is ruined, Kevin sets out to find a new castle. Will he find the perfect place to call his own?' (Publication summary)

'Monty lives on a perfect island in the middle of a magical sea. Sometimes the sea throws up something interesting … and Monty goes on an amazing adventure!

'On a tiny island far away, in a sea that ripples with magic, Monty never knows what he might find…
'The most unexpected things wash up on Monty's Island. And a golden egg might be his most amazing find yet!
'But when a pair of flying monsters and a mysterious explorer arrive, it seems the egg is about to hatch into a very big problem.
'Can Monty find a way to solve it? Surely he can! All he needs is a little help from his friends. And the Hairy Horrible.
'An adventurous and entertaining new series from beloved author Emily Rodda.' (Introduction)

'Whitney and Britney are marvellous chooks. Feathery singers, with stunning good looks. Doras glamorous chooks are hot on the trail of a mystery. But will long-lost Gloria ever be found? The Diva detectives are determined to crack the case!' (Publication summary)

'A family of wolves leaves their mansion in Moravia, returns to their Scottish homeland where they fight for their right to live among society and save the castle that has been in their family for generations from a crooked developer.

'Boris Greycoat is a friendly young wolf who likes meeting people and trying new foods. His father Randall Greycoat is becoming an expert in speaking French and playing table tennis. Boris's mother, Leonora Greycoat, likes to practise her warm, reassuring smiles. Wolves need to look reassuring if they are to flourish in society.

'Excited to hear the news that wolves are to be reintroduced to Scotland, Boris Greycoat and his parents, Randall and Leonora Greycoat embark on a journey back to their ancestral lands. However, it's more difficult for wolves to travel than one might think, and it seems that Scotland may not be prepared for sophisticated wolves like the Greycoats. A deliciously funny tale, with equally amusing illustrations, about being judged for what, rather than who you are.' (Publication summary)