Cirrus@Austlit

'A poignant tribute to the ‘blackbirding’ of Aboriginal men and women exploited by the pearling industry as ‘free divers’ in the late nineteenth century in Western Australia.

'The fictionalised lyrical narrative is based on the celebrated song ‘Free Diving’ by singer–songwriter Lorrae Coffin. It sensitively reflects the emotional journey of a young man who leaves family and country to work on a lugger with Japanese and Malay divers by his side. Bronwyn Houston’s illustrations are a deep-sea celebration that illuminate both the glory of the ocean and the extreme dangers encountered by the free divers.' (Publication summary)

'Can you see me? Can you see me? I am inside the house, I am behind a tree. A uniquely Australian early concepts book.' (Publication summary)

'Long ago dinosaurs lived here, and their ancient footprints can still be found.

'Imagine if the dinosaurs came back to visit us!

At high tide, they would cool down in Anastasias’s Pool.

'Watch out for the big splash!

'They would play with the humpback whale calves off Cable Beach.

'Those little fellas have got a long journey ahead of them!

'A fun and dynamic look at what life would be like for dinosaurs if they were roaming the Broome coastline today! Reflecting the famous colours of north west Australia and its rugged environment, the textured collage layers of artwork capture the character and beauty of the dinosaurs, birds, and marine life. ' (Publication summary)

'In vivid illustrations Bronwyn Houston takes us on a tour of her backyard. From tiny ants to swooping birds; meet the inhabitants of a flourishing tropical garden! With vivid imagery and simple, bold text, Counting Aussie Animals is bound to become a bedtime favourite.' (Source: Publishers website)

'With a poem written by young Tamzyne Richardson as its centerpiece, My Home Broome captures the heart and soul of the multicultural town of Broome in Australia’s north west. Developed as a community project, artist and illustrator Bronwyn Houston worked with twelve talented students from Broome primary schools to illustrate Tamzyne’s poem. The result is a breathtaking array of artistic expression by Bronwyn and the students that celebrates the uniqueness of their town and its people.' (Source: Publisher's website)

'Staircase to the Moon is a beautiful story about a young girl and her grandfather who sneak away from home one night in a bid to climb the staircase to the moon. The pair brave blood-thirsty mosquitoes, dive-bombing fruit bats, boab trees that loom like giants and sinking mangrove mud before making it to the foot of the staircase. From there they climb the steps and have the time of their lives, leaping like acrobats on the moon's surface.'

'Staircase to the Moon is based on a natural phenomenon occurring at Broome in the remote north-west of Western Australia. As the full moon climbs above the horizon, it reflects across exposed mudflats at low tide, creating the illusion of a rising staircase. The spectacle draws thousands of sight-seeing tourists each year.' (Source: Magabala Books website; sighted 24/03/2011)