Cirrus@Austlit

'Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since she died. Her dad, a detective, is the only one who can see and hear her—and he's drowning in grief. But now they have a mystery to solve together. As it unravels, Beth finds a shocking story lurking beneath the surface of a small town, and a friendship that lasts beyond one life and into another. Told in two unforgettable voices, this gripping novel weaves together themes of grief, colonial history, violence, love and family.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'We are all different. But together we colour our world amazing. Using the rainbow as a metaphor for our diversity and uniqueness, Indigenous author Ezekiel Kwaymullina joins forces with award-winning illustrator Moira Court in this gorgeous new picture book. Luminous screen prints and evocative prose celebrate every individual colour as well as the power of their combination.' (Publication summary)

' We All Sleep is one of those books that bathes the reader in luscious colour! Ezekiel and Sally take us through an array of well-known Australian animals and their day-time behaviours, adeptly drawing all and sundry together at the end of the day to sleep underneath the stars, reinforcing our bond with nature. The beautiful illustrations are diverse and evocative for those of us who love Australian landscapes – from pink skies to green waves, purple hills and shady forests. We All Sleep works beautifully when read aloud. It is very lyrical and perfect at the day’s end for busy littlies! ' (Publication summary)

'Larni is going on a plane to visit her granny up north. She is happy to be away from school, as everyone there seems to be smarter than her.

But Granny shows Larni something she is really good at ... and pretty soon she is flying high!' (Publisher's abstract)

'If Dad doesn’t mow the lawn like other dads, he might as well be brilliant at making mazes.

'My Amazing Dad pays homage to the bumbling dad who doesn’t always fit the handyman stereotype, but who certainly knows how to turn the everyday into something exciting.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ever since moonlight shone down on him in his pond, Frog has wanted to live up with the Moon and the stars. He works hard to get there, but although he tries and tries, its a long way for a little frog... ' (Publication summary)

'Magpie is cross that she cant fly like her friend Brown Falcon. She thinks of mean tricks that will make Brown Falcon look silly. But she goes too far ... and finds out just how much friends need each other.' (Publication Summary)

'Annie is helping Grandma clear out her old shed for a garage sale. It seems that the shed has something to say about that though, and wants Grandma to listen.

'The dusty old things in there may be long forgotten, but they hold special family memories.' (Publication summary)

'Pete and his grandpa are off on a bush camping trip to do some prospecting for gold nuggets. Maybe theyll find enough so they can go for a holiday in the city! Grandpa has a brand new super duper metal detector, so they cant go wrong. But Pete has to tangle with the wildlife and Grandpas cooking first...' (Publication summary)

'We are the dream and the dreamers — so begins this beautifully written story that celebrates the imagination of children at play. Complemented by Sally Morgan’s rich and colourful illustrations, the book is full of movement. It lends itself to interactive reading aloud with play-acting or actions.' (Source: Publishers website)

'Jack thinks he is clever, thinking up a rule that will help him avoid doing the jobs his parents want him to do around the house. But he hasn't outsmarted anyone - Grandma and Mum and Dad are going to teach him a lesson he won't forget.' (Source: Goulburn Valley Regional Library)

'Word of the Whisper echoed far and the animals raised

their heads to hear...

Starting as little more than a sigh in the faraway dark, the Wonderful Whisper sets

out on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos. It passes stars, the moon and the

sun, and word of its coming echoes afar…' (Publisher's blurb)

'Charlie Burr is in trouble again! His magic trick went wrong and now Mum has a bald patch on her head. To make matters worse, Mum confiscated Charlie's box of magic tricks and now Charlie must find a way to put on a magic show for the school bully without any of his gear. Charlie has one week to get back in Mum's good books, or find some new tricks to perform. Will he find a way?' (Publication summary)