Cirrus@Austlit

'Kids LOVE Hey Jack! 

'Join in with this hilarious blockbuster series from the award-winning Sally Rippin, author of the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series!

'Jack and his friends love to make cubbies, build Lego castles and play soccer. Wherever there's fun to be had, Jack will be there! ' (Publication summary)

'Michiko has always been the confident one, so no one would believe her if she told them about what's been happening in circus classes. Michiko doesn't think her besties, Shae and Mia, would understand. Will Michiko tell her besties why she's acting so strangely?' (Publisher's blurb)

'The hilariously spooky Big Trouble series is back with Maddie and Clare's second adventure in Dead End! Can they beat a prehistoric mutant fart gas from zombifying everything in Dead End, including their own dad? Will Terrible Chicken finally rule the world? And how do you defeat killer pineapples?!

'Goosebumps meets Twilight Zone in this ridiculously funny new series from storytelling mastermind Lachlann Carter and Last Kids on Earth illustrator Douglas Holgate. With three madcap adventures in each book and every spread packed with comic-style illustrations, this silly-spooky series has enough trouble to keep the whole family on the edge of their seat!' (Publication summary)

'A joyful picture book about trash and treasure featuring a Groodle on the hunt for the perfect birthday present.

'In A Present for Junket, a sweet dog called Gherkin goes looking for a birthday present for her best friend. But what does make the perfect gift? The answer may surprise you ...

'When Gherkin is woken early by the garbage truck outside, her first thought is: yum, rubbish! Then she remembers that it’s her best friend Junket’s birthday … and Gherkin needs a present for her. But what would Junket love? A new toy? A new jacket? Gherkin keeps hunting, and soon realises the perfect present has been right in front of her all along …

'From an exciting new picture-book duo comes this entertaining neighbourhood adventure about friendship, generosity and the secret lives of dogs. Packed with gentle humour, a subtle 'make do and mend' message, and glorious watercolour artwork from illustrator Nancy Liu, this sweet picture book is perfect for toddlers, doggy fans and rubbish-truck enthusiasts alike!' (Publication summary)

'Ebb is convinced there is no need for him to learn how to read. Flo tries to show him all the reasons why reading is important. But every time, thanks to his endless optimism, Ebb proves her wrong. Will Flo eventually find something to change his mind?'  (Publication summary)

'Sometimes life gives you green yumballs. But Ebb has his heart and mind set on the single purple yumball in the yumball machine. Flo thinks the purple one might be bad, and that Ebb should be happy with a green one. Will Ebb listen? A calamitous cautionary tale about the consequences of stubbornness.'  (Publication summary)

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'When Ebb accidentally squashes Flo’s beloved flower patch with a bunch of big rocks, Flo is sad. In fact, Flo is very sad. And she’s even, maybe, a little bit mad. Ebb feels very, very bad.

'Ebb wants to make it better but he can’t figure out how.

'Will Ebb find a way to make his friend happy again?'  (Publication summary)

'Sneak inside the story of Stella, a meerkat burglar who finds a way to share the most famous art in the world with the animals of Paris! Starring a special friend from from the beloved Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris series by children's creator and acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.

'She stumbled upon a cool tunnel inside
the most famous museum in France, where she spied
rooms full of beauty, and crowds on the move.
They were jostling to see the best art at the Louvre!

'When Stella the meerkat escapes her life as an unwanted pet, she wants to find two things: a home, and another creature to be her friend. But what happens when she finds the most wonderful home in Paris – the Louvre Museum! – where animals are not allowed inside? ' (Publication summary)

'The beloved characters from the best-selling School of Monsters series are back in this brand-new, super-size look-and-find exploration of what monsters do all day! 

'Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!

'Sam's mum is a baker, Pete's brother is a librarian, and Dom's nan is a doctor. In this exciting deep-dive into the world of monsters and beyond, discover the different jobs monsters do all day and the incredible places they work. In the tradition of Richard Scarry's classic What Do People Do All Day?, every spread is filled with busy, detailed illustrations of the world and its characters in Chris Kennett’s inimitable style, alongside Sally Rippin's charming rhymes! ' (Publication summary) 

'Discover the world of snakes with explorer and scientist Tim Flannery!

'Slither into the world of Spectacular Snakes with explorer and scientist Tim Flannery and his daughter, Emma, as they shine the spotlight on one of the world's most beloved and surprising creatures!

'There's more to snakes than them being venomous and cold-blooded. Did you know a snake can still grow even when it hasn’t eaten for months? Or that snakes have flexible jaws that allow them to eat prey that’s much larger than them? Or that snakes are masters of disguise?

'With more than 3,700 sub-species around the world, there's a snake to delight and frighten every kind of reader, from Australia's deadly Eastern brown snake to the green anaconda, the heaviest snake in the world. Not to mention the teeny-tiny Barbados thread snake, which is half as long as a pencil! So come along on a fascinating expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they explore the world’s weirdest, slitheriest reptile family.

'This gorgeous large format picture book comes with lush, full-colour illustrations from renowned illustrator Katie Melrose, gold foil and tactile grain lamination on the cover that feels like snakeskin – making it the perfect gift for animal lovers and ophiophilists (people who love reptiles) alike! And according to the Chinese Zodiac, it's published in the Year of the Snake too!'  (Publication summary)

'It is pretty easy to argue that the human brain is the most extraordinary thing in the known universe. But there is so much we don’t know about the thing behind our eyes. Where do thoughts come from? Why do we dream? Why have our brains become 10% smaller over the past ten to twelve thousand years? Why do we get brain-freeze? Why!? Okay, that last one … we do know the answer to. But there is much to learn – and much fun to be had – by taking a quick poke around the human brain (which would feel a bit like tofu, or firm jelly, if you did poke it).'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills is a delightful and educational picture book for children aged 5 to 10 years that introduces bush survival knowledge passed down by Bardi Elders through generations. 

'Do you know how to survive in the bush? Aboriginal People have lived in the bush for a long, long time. They love and look after Country like it's family, and in return, Country looks after the people.

'In this book, Aunty Munya explains the three things you need to survive in the bush: water, food and shelter. Learn how to find water from waterholes or native wells, and protect them from contamination. Discover which plants are safe to eat and which are not, and which can be used as medicine or glue! Find out how to build a shelter that protects you from the sun, rain and wind. Aunty Munya also tells you how you can find your way without a map and teaches the many uses of fire.

'With stunning illustrations by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, Ask Aunty: Bush Survival Skills encourages all readers to develop a deeper connection with the land, waters and sky.'  (Publication summary)

'In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Peggy races to help others!

Peggy's legs help her to read
and climb and jump and run with speed!

'When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the day?

'Welcome to the School of Monsters : the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin!

'Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading!' (Publication summary)