Cirrus@Austlit

'After learning, in DISinformation, that losing his feathers (moulting) is a perfectly natural part of life, Woody the Canary is told by his so-called buddy, Sir Humphrey, the Princess Parrot, that his trilling song is dis-com-bob-u-lat-ing to all his feathered friends.

'Woody can hardly say the word, let alone track down who finds his song so unpleasant.

'He does the rounds of the forest, with Sir Humphrey grilling the other birds to find out who is the source of the complaint, but each and every interviewee claims to love Woody’s singing.

'It’s left up to the Wise Old Owl to reveal the nay-sayer. Woody masters a new word – and discovers to his surprise who the jealous grumbler is!' (Publication summary)

'In this epic birdlife tale, the first of the Woody & Sir Humphrey Series, word is out that Woody the Canary is going to lose his feathers. Just the thought makes poor Woody shiver! To the rescue comes Woodys closest friend, Sir Humphrey, the Princess Parrot, who vows to find out which bird in their neighbourhood is spreading this nasty rumour.' (Production summary)

'Not 98. Not 99. Come harvest time, the proud Mr. Macaroni has 100 big, round, juicy watermelons. But tragedy strikes as he attempts to unload them. The forklift topples over and 99 watermelons go tumbling down the alarmingly steep sides of William Street causing sticky chaos and sweet confusion. 99...? That means there's still one watermelon on the loose! Watch out!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Heard of a hippo with a sore hip? Or a giraffe with a crick in the neck? Or a monkey with nose-pinching halitosis? Who can come to their rescue? The Animal Doctor, of course!

'This book’s rollicking verse and colourful illustrations are guaranteed to delight kids everywhere.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Rachael is tricked by the hard-headed Rafe, her former school boyfriend, into returning home to the remote island neighbourhood of Devils Gate where she grew up. Rachael had moved away to search for her mother who went missing many years ago - now her father is apparently dying, she reluctanctly goes back. Matt, a city boy who is passing through Devils Gate, knows that Rachel has been tricked into returning and decides to stay and find out the truth. The trouble is, the truth in Devils Gate is not what it seems. Not many people live in the remote town - and those who leave will never be the same.'

Source: British Film Institute (http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/728015). (Sighted: 11/4/2014)

Novel for primary school-age readers in the Bonehead series. All Bonehead wants to do is surf and hang out with his friends, but band manager Otis T Smickleburger wants Bonehead to front his thrash-rock teen band 'Bad Hair Day'. It looks like Bonehead is doomed to a life of photo sessions, interviews and appearances, until Street Sister, Kukee Sister and Soul Sister save the day.

Source: Publisher's blurb

'GLAD RAGS is about a girl with a vivid imagination who lives with her mother above their costume hire shop. A crooked property developer tries to take over the building but is outwitted.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 11/4/2014)

Children's adventure television series about children who live on fictional Circe Island, a fishing community and communications base off the coast of Western Australia. The first series featured episodes in which the children outwitted adults, particularly the character Hermes Endakis. The series later emphasised environmental issues, particularly in the second series, where the children try to stop a big corporation from destroying their island.

'A family action adventure series about four children who live in a small city on Australia's west coast and their exciting and unpredictable adventures.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)