Cirrus@Austlit

'Could you change a pixie’s nappy? Clean up after a Slime Monster? Read a troll a bedtime story?! Then you belong in the Museum of Wonders! Sapphire Sparks doesn’t need to prove she’s a brave Monster Hunter. She is now the Assistant Curator at the Museum of Wonders ... and she’s in charge for a whole day! Will Sapphire’s big plans take everyone away with the pixies? Or do monsters really know best? Find out in the next funny and spirited new story from bestselling creator Scott Stuart!' (Publication summary)

'Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Join Ella in this bind up of two of her hilarious and relatable best friends forever stories, in which she navigates school plays, cooking projects and the ups and downs that come with having best friends forever (for ever)!' (Publication summary)

'Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia both try out for the girls’ choir. But only one of them gets a spot! Can the sisters stay in perfect harmony?' (Publication summary)

'A gang of burglars just escaped. They’re coming to your town! Perhaps they’ve left some clues behind ... Can you track them down?' (Publication summary)

'When Sunny-Dream went walking, other unicorns would stare, because this special little unicorn had a horn to spare ... An enchanting and uplifting story about being your wonderful unique self!' (Publication summary)

'From out of the sky, like a clear idea, flew a bird. She landed on my nose ... From the author and illustrator who brought you Three, Rainbow Bear and Leaf comes a story of serendipity, love and looking for the right word when nothing seems to fit.' (Publication summary)

'Meet Felix and his fantastic friends! Felix loves the playground, but is curious about all the wonderful things his friends get up to when they’re playing alone. With some help from Mum, he embarks on Mission Friendship! Together they hatch a plan for Felix to learn how all his friends make their playtime magical. Written by Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian and disability advocate Ellie Cole, Felix and his Fantastic Friends is a celebration of the magic that disability and difference can bring to the playground.' (Publication summary)

'Dad’s at it again, helping Weir and his friends train for the athletics carnival! Weir’s not sure he’ll win anything, but maybe he’ll find another calling! Would that be so bananas? It won’t be easy ... but it will be funny!' (Publication summary)

'Join a world of adventure and discovery with Barbie! Filled with fun travels and colourful illustrations, readers will journey through unique landscapes, meeting fascinating animals and discovering famous sights along the way. Perfect for fans of exploration and imagination, this book invites everyone to enjoy a delightful adventure down under.' (Publication summary)

'Have you seen my Mumma Bear? She's special as can be. She likes the smell of roses, but most of all loves me. A beautiful ode to the mumma bears in our lives. For those who are as special as can be.'  (Publication summary)

'Ella packs her lunch. Ella likes apples. Ella likes cheese. Munch munch!' (Publication summary)

'With a wobbly dive and a gangly leap, here comes Bin Chicken in a feathery heap! ‘Shoo!’ say the kids as she flaps on her way. ‘Bin Chickens aren’t welcome at school sports day!’ Go Team Ibis! It’s sports carnival time and Ibis has teamed up with some friends. But they aren’t running to the finish line ... they’re racing to lunch!'  (Publication summary)

'It’s time for the Tip-Top Talent Quest! And, thanks to their secret Super Spray, Nelson and Kenny have the best act ever. They can dance, do backflips ... and they look like rock stars! Until the Super Spray suddenly fails and all they can do is fall over! Can the boys find a way to save Duck Creek ... and their dignity?!' (Publication summary)

'Alex has only ever wanted one thing: to attend Kicking it Football Academy to one day make her dream of becoming a professional footballer come true. Alex’s dream is to attend Kicking It Football Academy―the best football academy in the country. Now that she’s eleven, she’s finally the right age to try out. But her mum and dad are set on her going to another school … will she be able to convince them? Or will she have to say goodbye to her dream before she’s even had a chance to make it a reality?'  (Publication summary)

'’Twas the night before Easter, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. But then with a grumble, a rumble was felt, as the Bunny’s mum’s bum made the Easter eggs melt! Can the Bunny and his friends use all their stinky, farty, bunny-butt powers to save Easter?! Or will Easter be ruined by the Bunny’s mum’s bum?'  (Publication summary)

'After years without true friends, Millie von Trapp has finally met ‘her people’ at Stage Stars Musical theatre club. And she’s extremely excited to be putting on a new show, which is a modern telling of the Cinderella story. But when new girl, Roxie, shows up, Millie worries Roxie will take the lead role and her new friends away from her. Will Millie get the main part she’s always dreamed of having? Or will Roxie steal the show? Written by stage and screen star, Penny McNamee, a book about loving who you are and finding your people.'  (Publication summary)