Cirrus@Austlit

'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) 

'A misfit sheep and sheepdog have a rollicking adventure to find freedom and follow their dreams.

'When a massive storm knocks down a tree, it creates the perfect escape route for freedom-craving Sheep and her adventurous friend, Dog. The misfit friends set out on a wild and rollicking journey by truck, through town, and by train, trailer, and garbage truck to the circus, where they finally find where they belong. This fast-paced story, in rollicking rhyming verse with adorably bold illustrations, will keep kids on the edge of the seats until the surprise ending.'  (Publication summary)

'A cat, horse, pig, and mouse like the look of Farmer Tom’s barn but find it is not quite the perfect home they think.

'In the yard of Farmer Tom live Tiddles the cat, Harriet Rose the horse, Penelope Pig, and Theodora Mouse, and they have their eye on the brand-new barn on top of the hill. It is large, it is warm, it is grand, indeed. It seems like the perfect home. Thinking no one will notice, they sneak in and settle down for the night, only to be woken by a noisy and scary surprise the next morning—Farmer Tom’s new tractor—in this amusing and beautifully lyrical tale of four characters who break the rules and get more than they bargained for. This wonderful story is complimented by vivid and humorous illustrations that perfectly capture the farmyard adventure.'  (Publication summary)

'Huxley’s shell is too small, but his mission to find a new home is hampered by an ocean of litter.

'Huxley the hermit crab spends his days feasting on the delicious algae surrounding his ocean reef. When Huxley realizes that his shell has become too tight, he sets off on an adventure to find a new home. Along the way, Huxley finds several strange objects, but they don’t come from the ocean and would make a bad shell!' (Publication summary) 

'A cake delivery goes awry when two friends give away all the pieces before they reach their destination…

'Frederick and Roger are delivering a cake to Herbert the Hedgehog, but he lives so very far away. Stopping for directions, they exchange pieces of cakes for help and sweet treats, not noticing their delicious delivery is getting smaller and smaller… When they arrive at Herberts and find the cake is almost gone, they must come up with a fast fix. What can the two friends do to keep their customer happy? Sweet-seeming characters and tasty illustrations bring this tempting tale to life.'  (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)

'Roly and Mum must find a new home where seagrass still grows abundant, but the journey promises to be perilous.  

'A peaceful bay once brimmed with dugongs, but now it’s only Roly and his Mum. Pollution has killed all the food, and everyone else has moved away. Starving from the scarce seagrass, Mum tells Roly that soon, when he is old enough, they will set out in search of a haven for dugongs like them where seagrass still thrives. But the journey is perilous, she warns. To survive, he must stay close. Stunning seascape illustrations serve as a reminder of the hidden beauty that we could lose.' (Publication summary)

'Join Lucy and her beloved companion, Daisy, on their heart-warming journey of love, courage, and friendship.

'Embark on a heart-warming journey with ‘Be Brave, Lucy,’ a delightful tale that captivates the bonds of courage and friendship. Join Lucy and her beloved teddy, Daisy, as they explore the wonderful world of kindergarten. Wrapped in Mummy’s comforting hugs and Daisy’s tender embrace, Lucy discovers the bravery within her heart. With enchanting illustrations, this charming children’s book resonates with parents, celebrating the timeless bond between a child, imagination, and unwavering love. ‘Be Brave, Lucy’ is a joyful celebration of courage and friendship, perfect for little adventurers and their families.' (Publication summary)

'One boy’s curious journey of learning to ride a bike through grit, determination and a sprinkling of bravery, one pedal at a time.

'One Pedal at a Time is a heartwarming story full of curiosity, a little self doubt and a sprinkling of bravery. Parker takes us along for the ride as he navigates through the emotions of overcoming the challenges of learning a new skill, showing that with grit and determination you really can achieve anything. Come on the journey with Parker to discover new found freedom and adventure one pedal at a time.' (Publication summary)

'A sweet tale about a greedy squirrel who discovers the joy of sharing cake with friends.

'Squirrel loves cake.
But Squirrel refuses to share cake with friends.
After realising he is too full to play,
Squirrel learns he has been greedy.
Will he make it up to his friends?' (Publication summary)