Cirrus@Austlit

''His name was Buster Fleabags. He was my dog, and I was his human.'

'Of all the animals who have played such an important part of Rolf Harris's life, he loved Buster Fleabags most.

'The happiest times of Rolf's boyhood in Western Australia were spent with this bouncy little mongrel with the stuck-up ears and the curly tail. Buster swam for hours with Rolf in the river, rode in the basket on the front of his bicycle, and joined in his games.

'Boy and dog were so devoted to each other that when Buster caught the dreaded disease distemper, Rolf slept in the kennel with him as he slowly nursed him back to health.

'Buster Fleabags was as much of a character - and a bundle of energy - as his owner, and this is the story of a very special dog.' (Publication summary)

'Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport was a hit song in the 1960s for Rolf Harris in Australia, Britain, Canada and the United States, and remains strong in the memories of all who have heard it then and since. Now, with this self-illustrated hardback book, Rolf brings the story to a new generation. Featuring Rolf's distinctive painting style, the book will appeal to readers old and young. Those familiar with the song will sing along as they read, while readers new to the story will delight in the story detailing the exploits of the 'old Australian stockman lying, dying' and his menagerie of iconic Aussie animals.' (Publication summary)

'If Rolf Harris seems to have been with us forever, that's because he has. For the past fifty years, he has been entertaining the British public as only he knows how.

'Now, in this searingly honest autobiography, Rolf Harris charts his rise to fame, chronicling the triumphs, disasters and revelations along the way. The ultimate renaissance man, he has entertained the nation with his cartoon drawing and paint splashing antics, succeeded as an award-winning television presenter and relaunched himself as a pop festival star. Rolf Harris is proof that if you live long enough, real talent will give you more than one bite at the cherry.' (Publication summary)

'Rolf Harris presents a brand-new collection of the most unbelievable and astounding true animal stories of all time. There's Sophie, the first canine bridesmaid; the stolen macaw parrot, worth 2500 pounds, who "squealed" on his abductor; Cassie, the hamster whose energetic treadmill workout started a fire; Buttons, the Persian cat who survived being buried under a newly laid concrete garage floor for 25 days; and Benji, the fun-loving terrier who followed owners 50 miles to Alton Towers.

'Inspiring, incredible and often hilariously funny, these are stories that will amaze and entertain.' (Publication summary)

'This book includes extracts from: The Call of the Wild by Jack London Esio Trot by Roald Dahl I, Houdini by Lynne Reid Banks The Crowstarver by Dick King-Smith Black Beauty by Anna Sewell The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann Seal Secret by Aidan Chambers The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay Farthing Wood, the Adventure Begins by Colin Dann Stories From Firefly Island by Ben Blathwayt Includes following contemporary stories:  Stella by Adele Geras; Silly Old Moo by Michael Morpurgo; Poor Arthur by Gene Kemp'(Publication summary)

'A further, fantastic collection of Rolf Harris's favourite true animal stories from around the world. This heartbreaking, inspiring and very funny sequel to the best selling 'True Animal Tales' contains even more stories than ever in a new extended edition, including Bob, the tom cat who presents TV weather, the commando sheep of Hampshire and the world's first hang-gliding cat, and many, many more!' (Publication summary)

''Old Man Emu' was John Williamson's first song and a National No. 1 hit for five weeks in 1970. Together with hilarious illustrations by Rolf Harris and accompanied by a CD recording by John Williamson, the story of the emu who can run the pants of a kangaroo can be enjoyed again and again.' (Publication summary)

'From everyone's favourite Aussie, comes a wonderful collection of funny, heroic and sometimes heartbreaking stories about animals from all over the world. It includes well known heroes like Greyfriars Bobby, the little Skye terrier who faithfully guarded his master's grave for fourteen years to new heroines like Priscilla the swimming pig who saved a little boy from drowning and Bozo the parrot who gave evidence in a divorce case in Argentina. Full of fun facts and Rolf's trademark illustrations, these heart-warming tales of devotion, intelligence and incredible talent are sure to make you think again about your feathered and furred friends.' (Publication summary)

'"Cattledog" is Australian for jam-packed, and this exactly describes this collection of humorous school poems by a variety of writers. They are accompanied by Rolf Harris' distinctive illustrations.' (Publication summary)

'By pointing out the pitfalls, advising on style, delivery, accents and other elements of joke-telling, as well as including a wide variety of jokes, Rolf Harris sets out to help children to improve their skills.' (Publication summary)

'When Coogeebear the Koala arrives in Scotland he meets up with the Loch Ness monster and they have a great adventure together.' (Publication summary)

'Rolf's tape recorder went into the Nissan with the camera and the colour film.

'Pictures were shot and impressions taped on road and track, around the camp fire, at river crossings and while digging out the bogs.

'Then, from around Australia and points overseas where Rolf was on tour, the pictures and transcripts that make up this story were mailed in.' (Back cover)