Cirrus@Austlit

'Poppy's anxiety monster is making her miserable until one day she realises her monster might just be frightened too.

'Poppy's very brave, but often she gets scared and needs to hold someone's hand. That's when she knows her monster is around. She has all sorts of ways to help her not feel afraid, but none of them seem to work on her monster. Until one day Poppy realises...maybe monsters need their hands holding too. Drawing-style illustrations create a colourful, creative world.'  (Publication summary)

'Come on a journey to the Land of Nope, to where backwards-speaking Nopians sit beneath the noponut tree.

'Sail away to a quirky, tropical paradise in The Land of Nope. Join our brave narrator on a whimsical journey to meet the hairy, friendly Nopians, who speak backwards and shuffle on hot sand. With playful rhymes and enchanting illustrations, discover a world where seaweed is both food and fashion, and new friendships blossom under the shade of the noponut tree. Perfect for young readers, this delightful adventure celebrates curiosity, kindness, and the joy of exploring the unknown.'  (Publication summary)

'Grandma is coming to play, and Mollie can't wait. What might they get up to?

'Grandma is coming to play, and Mollie is SO excited. What will they do together? Play at the park? Visit the zoo? Or maybe they'll just hang around at home. Whatever it is, Mollie knows it'll be the BEST time. Grandma always has the most fun ideas.

'Featuring cheerful, captivating characters that manage to make the mundane feel magical!'  (Publication summary)

'Bud is just a small blossom that no bug wants to dance with. 'Bee' patient Bud your beau will come.

'Bud is just a tiny flower in Grandpa's garden that few people see and no insects want to dance with. That is, until after a downpour, when Bud receives a visit from a bee named Buzz, who has noticed his nectar now he is beginning to bloom.

'In this magical tale that makes music out of everyday acts of nature, characters work seamlessly with the serene surroundings to pull readers into the wonder of Buzz and Bud's garden world.'  (Publication summary)

'Though Poheebee seems brave, the butterflies in her stomach makes her adventures difficult.

'To everyone else, Poheebee seems to be the bravest in the bush. But what they don't know is she has butterflies in her stomach! Poheebee is training her butterflies so that they don't flutter this way and that while she is doing scary things, but instead enjoy the experience with her.

'A story about dealing with feelings of fear, nervousness and anxiety.'  (Publication summary)

'A joyous celebration of life's journey and the joys and sorrows of growing up, beautifully told through the metaphor of a tiny tree who longs to be bigger.

'In this moving tale of friendship, nature and the cycle of life, a little seedling longs to be bigger. A big tree tells him to be patient, assuring him that one day, he will have his day in the sun. Time passes, and through sun and rain the little tree grows. The little and big trees weather life's storms side-by-side, until one journey is finally complete and a new one is ready to begin. The-Not-so-Little Tree is a lyrical and life-affirming story of the joys and sorrows of growing up and the importance of being patient and enjoying the wonderous journey of life.'  (Publication summary)

'When Biscuits the sheep is sheared, his best friend sets out to cheer him up.

'Jack shares a strong bond with his family and best friend Biscuits the sheep, so when Biscuits is sheared, Jack wants to make sure that he feels warm and happy. After learning that his family will use Biscuits’ wool to make clothes, Jack thinks it would be nice to make a few cosy items for his friend. Can the help of his creative family f inally cheer up Biscuits? 

'Woolly Biscuits is a delightful story about close-knit relationships between friends and family, featuring warm and engaging illustrations that readers will adore.' (Publication summary)

'Straying into the bush brings on an encounter with all sorts of creepy crawlies...and some even less friendly critters.'

'Playing on rhyme and sound, A Butterfly Fluttered by My Eye explores the perils of the Australian bush through the perspective of an over-inquisitive child who has wondered where they shouldn’t. A clever mix of cautionary and delightful, this story serves to immerse readers in adventure, while learning some key safety tips along the way. Bold printed illustrations capture the sense of excitement, wonder...and danger too...'  (Publication summary)

'Fred the mouse dreams to fly, up, up and over the world. But when he floats up out of bed, rain and hail fall on his head! Not liking the turn his adventure has taken, Fred dreams of being warm in bed instead. Dynamic illustrations carry us and Fred through this colourful landscape and safe back home.'  (Publication summary)

'Cowboy Cam has found the perfect props for his wild west set, but there’s a problem–his grandparents are wearing them!

'Cowboy Cam and his cousin Poppy are in need of some wild west attire to complete their outfit, and luckily they know just where to find some.  But after filching Grandad’s hat and Grandma’s boots, a deathly silence falls, and the pair of young rogues discover they can’t escape the long, ice-cream-holding arms of the law…

'Bright, textured illustrations weave magic into this dynamic, domestic adventure.' (Publication summary)

'Giselle doesn't like her height. Though covering it up with clothes doesn't work, a helpful sight might...

'Unhappy with her height, Giselle the Giraffe decides to change her style to hide her major flaw. But the hats don't work, the rings are too small, and the scarves nowhere NEAR long enough. And don't even ask her about the bikini!

'Dejected, Giselle slinks off home to hide herself away...but a chance encounter leaves her seeing her height from a new perspective.

'Funny dress-up illustrations make Giselle's self-esteem mishaps a lesson readers will laugh while leaning.' (Publication summary)

'Billy wakes up to find his friends have all disappeared. Where is everyone?

'When Billy the corella cockatoo wakes up, his friends are nowhere to be seen. Where have they gone? Though he asks everyone where they have gone, none of the other bush animals know where they might be. Why doesn't he go ask someone else?

'Where is everyone?

'A captivating story of a cockatoo in search of his flock as told through beautifully immersive illustrations.' (Publication summary) 

'A chicken searches everywhere to find her lost egg and sees it everywhere with hilarious consequences.

'A chicken named Cherry wakes up after a nap to find her egg has disappeared from her nest, so she sets off to find it with increasingly hilarious consequences. Cherry thinks she sees her egg, but finds a hatching crocodile egg, a lost white balloon, a ball, a vanilla ice cream and more, until she gives up and finds her egg hidden right where she left it.

'This story, written in lyrical verse and onomatopoeia, features beautifully dynamic watercolour illustrations that will make leaders laugh out loud.' (Publication summary)

'Urchins are eating Speedy's home, so he sets off with his eggs to find a safe place for them to hatch.

'Speedy the weedy seadragon spends his days posing for divers in his seafloor home until a new current sweeps in invasive urchins! Carrying his eggs on his tail, he bravely sets off in search of a safe place for them to hatch. Along the way he meets all kinds of critters to kindly point him in the right direction on his hunt for the ideal habitat Giant Kelp.

'Learn about these special sea critters via beautifully textured realistic illustrations that bring the speedy the seadragon and his surroundings to vivid life.'  (Publication summary)

'A formerly happy and active child changes when a monster moves in but overcomes depression with the help of her grandmother.

'Molly loves playing in the sunshine, time with friends, and cuddling up by the fire to watch cartoons. She hasn’t a worry in her head until the day her monster moves in and changes the way she sees her world.

'Soon, Molly no longer takes joy in the activities she previously enjoyed, and her friends no longer come around, and her monster is her constant companion. But one day, her supportive grandma comes to visit and over time coaxes Molly to talk and resume the things she loves until her monster is no longer a constant presence in her life in this lyrical, poetic, and thoughtfully illustrated story about overcoming depression.' (Publication summary)

'When Annie leaves the door open, a hungry chicken and her dog best friend cause chaos inside the house.

'Two things rule Mini Moe’s roost-food and fun. And today, like every day, Mini Moe is starving hungry and ready to play with her dog friend, Ted. So, when their human Annie leaves the back door open, it’s the perfect opportunity for Mini Moe to sneak inside and find a snack – and Ted’s dog biscuits will be perfect. What comes next is chaos, as Mini Moe and Ted enjoy a chase through the house, knocking this and that, until Annie catches them in the act.

'This funny story, featuring detailed and humorous illustrations will be sure to keep kids laughing.'  (Publication summary)

'Four animals vie for a tree’s lemon pies, and their attempt to decide things becomes a divide. A dog and an ox and a frog and a fox are craving pies from the lemon pie tree.

'When a fight breaks out, the lemon tree to open his eyes and announces that his pies are for sharing. There are enough lemon pies for everyone. ‘But who is everyone?’ the friends wonder. Everyone is everyone! All the animals flock together to share in the sweet lemon pies.'  (Publication summary)

'Feather the Fairy must fight both sea creatures and her own doubts when she struggles starting school.

'Feather the Fairy has started school and is thriving, until Feather’s smile falters and she withdraws from her friends. When her kind teacher Miss Grace pulls her aside to ask her what’s wrong, Feather bursts out that reading and writing is too hard. Then she flies off! Can Miss Grace help Feather discover her strengths to reignite her love for school?' (Publication summary) 

'When an entire neighbourhood is fearful of a pesky magpie, a young boy is determined to show them that there is more to this native bird than what they see.

'Everyone is afraid of the Baron of the Bay—except Reuben. Reuben believes the magpie, who swoops passers-by to protect his family, is just misunderstood. But that doesn’t matter to the neighbours, who are determined to remove the bird from his home and family. This story about an iconic native Australian bird, with [something about the illustration style] illustrations, will encourage readers to have understanding and compassion for animals.'  (Publication summary)

'Nessie’s in a knot, and no one will help her... except for Crocodile, with his big, sharp teeth!

'Nessie’s worries about what to wear to a hat party have twisted her insides into a knot, so she sets off to ask the animals of the outback to help her untie it. But no help is forthcoming, and when her request lands her within the snapping jaws of a crocodile, Nessie realises she might need to work this worry out for herself! And whatever is she going to wear to the hat party?' (Publication summary)