Cirrus@Austlit

'Bear and Duck are best friends, but they are very different. Duck likes to try new things, and Bear ... well, Bear likes not to. ​​

'When Duck needs a friend for her dance class, Bear reluctantly agrees. Bear’s big size causes problems at first, but he soon discovers that he might just be a very good dancer. ​​

'Bear and Duck is a story about friendship, confidence, and overcoming the fear of trying new things.'  (Publication summary)

'Hooray! It’s your birthday!

'Birthdays are filled with party hats and cards that make you laugh. Some birthdays are for blowing up balloons and singing really loudly. Other birthdays are for dancing with friends, baking cakes and making wishes. But no matter how you celebrate, all birthdays are the best days.' (Publication summary)

'Today is a Grumpy Day.

'Some days start out badly, and only seem to get worse. You might spill your cereal, take a tumble on the playground or lose your hat in the wind. You might feel like stomping and sulking, kicking and crying. But even on a grumpy day, it’s always possible to turn things around.

'A brand-new addition to Sue deGennaro's popular 'Days' series, and a book guaranteed to bring a smile to the grumpiest of days.' (Publication summary)

'Hooray! Today is a Happy Day.
 
'Some days are for ice-cream in the park, bubbles in the bath and big, bright bunches of balloons. Other days are for camping in the yard, splashing in the pond or skating down the path. But no matter what kind of day it is, there are always moments of happiness to be enjoyed.  
 
'A book to celebrate the moments of happiness that each day brings.'

Source : publisher's blurb

(Publication summary)

'Hooray! It’s Mummy Day.

'Some days are full of tree climbing, cloud watching, and games of hide-and-seek. Other days are for rushing through the shops or answering emails. But no matter what kind of Mummy Day it is, there's always fun to be had and hugs to be shared.

'A book to celebrate the unique bond that mums share with their little ones.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Hooray! It’s Easter Day!

'Today is a hunting for eggs day. There’s so much fun to be had, and all sorts of places in the garden to look. But whether the eggs are found or not, the joy of Easter comes from spending time together.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A little girl named Goldilocks goes for a walk in the forest. What happens when she comes upon a house owned by three bears?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Some days are long, sunshiny ones with nothing to do but play and laugh together. Other days are full of phone calls to make and dishes to wash. But no matter what kind of Daddy Day it is, there's always fun to be had and hugs to be shared.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When Turtle races into the lift of Building 24, there is a nod and a blink and a step to the side. A grunt and a sigh and a lean to the right. But what happens when the lift stops moving? Crocodile has a meeting to get to. And Giraffe has a doctor’s appointment. And Turtle really, really needs to get to the shop.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Marvin loves his job. He has never missed a day of work. Sometimes his friends play jokes to pass the time. Sometimes the jokes are on Marvin.

'Then, one day, Marvin isn't where he usually is. Where is Marvin?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sebastian trots off

'at a slow steady speed

'with a bundle of books

'he'd love someone to read.

'Where can you find the best spot to hear a story when you're the smallest and the slowest one in a big family? Sebastian knows.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Best friends Pip and Pop live in a peapod, but sometimes it can get a little too cosy - especially because they are so different!

'Pip loves to sing, while Pop won't stop snoring. How are they ever going to work out how to live together? From award-winning author Gabrielle Tozer and illustrator Sue deGennaro comes the perfect book about friendship and learning how to get along. Ages 3+' (Publication summary)

''My friend Millie just loves ants.'

'Emily is intrigued to know why Millie the echidna loves ants so much. And so Emily carefully observes Millie until she discovers her secret.

'Millie is collecting food for her baby puggle!

'Created by talented duo Jackie French and Sue deGennaro, this delightful book explores the fascinating behaviour of these mammals.' (Publication summary)

'Eddie Frogbert was the pride and joy of his family. He wasn’t like the other frogs. He was not the biggest or the bravest. With his feet firmly on the ground, Eddie left the hippity-hop to the other frogs.' (Publication summary)

'A very funny picture book about farmer Clarrie who gets his worms, no! his words, mixed up.

'Clarrie is a farmer who loves his chickens and his dog, Bert. Clarrie also gets his worms, no! he means his words, mixed up.

'So when Clarrie and Bert head out in his jar, whoops, he means car, it turns out to be a day filled with fun and surprises.

'Young children will love seeing how Clarrie mixes up his words - and will enjoy correcting them, as well!' (Publication summary)

''Birthday party at my place. Bring your own duck.' Bear has never been to a duck party before! What does Pig have planned? Whatever happens, it's sure to be fantastic, fabulous, feather-tickling fun!' (Publication summary)

'It’s Christmas time in Australia, and Reindeer has great fun delivering presents to his friend’s Cat, Dog and Guinea Pig. But even when it's warm and sunny outside, it's hard to be far from home and family on Christmas Eve.' (Publication summary)

'Once upon a time, deep underground, there was a colony of wonderfully whiskery wombats who all had hairy noses. They lived in the only home for Hairy-nosed Wombats in the world. Could there ever be another home for Hairy-noses? (Publisher's blurb)