Cirrus@Austlit

'A laugh-out-loud picture book in the spirit of SING, perfect for children who love Pig the Pug and Macca the Alpaca.

'Kevin the Sheep hosts a song competition.
It's karaoke - just one-dollar admission!
But who's the new sheep that the spotlight's revealed?
And how has such talent been so well concealed?

''Find out the secret, open the book.
Go on, you know that you just have to look!''  (Publication summary)

'Raise a reader with this exquisite board book for babies and toddlers from Kamilaroi author Gregg Dreise.

'A lyrical story that blends early learning concepts such as days of the week, Australian animals and family into a joyous board book for 0-5 year olds.'  (Publication summary)

'Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome.

It's Christmas Eve and Bluey and Bingo are tucked up snug in their beds. When suddenly a noise outside wakes them up . . . Who could it be?

Experience the magic of Christmas Eve with Bluey and the Heeler family in this retelling of the classic Christmas tale!  (Publication summary)

'From the author of the stunning Bear and Rat comes a powerful, heartfelt gem about the strength of community and the magic that can come from the innocence of a child.

'In a fractured old house
with a wiggly sign
lived a bent old man, alone.

'But it wasn't always this way...

'When Mr Singer's wife went away, the colour and life disappeared from Dragon Hall.
Can his young friend Evan help to bring back the dragons and the magic?' (Publication summary)

'The third book in a hilarious junior fiction series where getting in the shower might send you to another world!

'Felix's shower is a portal to another world. Never fear. He's ready for anything this time, with a backpack full of survival gear. He turns on the shower and . . .

'REEEEKKKKKK!

'Felix finds himself in the middle of the ocean . . . sinking . . . but there's a ship on the horizon.

'Step 1- Don't drown.
Step 2- Don't think about sharks.
Step 3- WHO IS THAT MYSTERY GIRL?'  (Publication summary)

'A funny and delightful picture book about dreaming up the perfect gift for a friend, where your imagination has no limits!

'I was thinking about what present to give you,
and I knew it had to be absolutely AWESOME.

'Something you'd really want.
Something you'd remember forever.
Something . . . SUPER-AMAZING FANTASTICO!

'What would YOU choose as the best present ever? A magical creature? A swimming pool filled with candy? Or, maybe your very own amusement park? Still not special enough . . . then let your imagination soar with this funny and heartwarming book about finding the perfect gift for a friend' (Publication summary)

'The ultimate animal adventure series! From Australia's most popular zoo comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up!

'Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as they experience a day in their DREAM JOB and get up-close and personal with all your favourite zoo creatures, big and small.

'Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day . . . and it's a birthday celebration!It's Ollie's birthday, and Sophia has a secret. She knows what he's getting for his birthday and it's AWESOME, but she's not allowed to tell him! And it's her job to get him there on time. But will Ollie think she's ignoring his special day? Join the best friends as they discover the wild life of zookeeping at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.

'Part of a publishing program presented by the world-class wildlife experts at Taronga Zoo.'  (Publication summary)

'The ultimate animal adventure series! From Australia's most popular zoo comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up!

'Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as they experience a day in their DREAM JOB and get up-close and personal with all your favourite zoo creatures, big and small.

'Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day . . . cleaning up after the animals!

'Sophia and Ollie have always wanted to work at the zoo like their parents. Now they're getting the chance to volunteer! But there's a lot to learn before they're allowed to work with the zookeepers at Taronga Zoo Sydney. They're going to have to start at the bottom and work their way up!' (Publication summary)

'The fabulously funny new novel from award-winning comedian and author of ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES, Adam Hills. This time, the detective dream team investigate an athlete's disappearance at the Paris Paralympics!

'The laugh-out-loud mystery series continues! Join the young detective dream team in their next epic case. The perfect read for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens and David Baddiel - from award-winning comedian Adam Hills!

'Meet Charley - a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who's also an international singing sensation.

'Meet George - Charley's best friend, social media whizz, and rising-star comedian.

'Together they form the Rockstar Detectives, the most dynamic mystery-solving duo the world has ever seen!

'This summer, Charley and George are in Paris to perform at the biggest sporting championships in the world, but soon after their arrival they notice one of the star athletes, Alfie Eagles, has gone missing. Has he dropped out? Is it sabotage? Or is it something more sinister all together . . . ?

'With the big race fast approaching, it's a race against time for the Rockstar Detectives to crack the case and find the missing athlete before it's too late!' (Publication summary)