Cirrus@Austlit

'Australian frogs are fabulous frogs! Did you know that there are frogs who change colour? Or that there are frogs who would rather walk than jump, or can use their eyes to swallow food? And that some tadpoles can control when they turn into a frog?

'Fabulous Frogs is a celebration of Australian native frogs, and their fascinating features and behaviours.

'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.'  (Publication summary)

'From the bestselling team, Katrina Germein and Tom Jellett, comes the spookiest addition to the 'My Dad' series. Guaranteed to put you in good spirits!

'Dad’s ghoul, calm and collected and he takes scare of that trick-or-treating business in this dead funny booooo-k. Because when you’ve got it, haunt it. Come on in. The ghost is clear!'  (Publication summary)

'Little Book Baby wakes soon after dawn, beginning the day with a cuddly book-yawn.

'This little baby loves sharing books!

'Books on the tram with Dad, books at picnics with Nanna and Pa, and even bath-time books with Mummy. Morning, noon and night, books make everything better.

'From talented duo, Katrina Germein and Cheryl Orsini, comes a heartwarming story about the joy and delight of sharing books.'  (Publication summary)

'Baby Lou likes trying new food.

'As little Lou grows, so does the menu.

'Mashed beans. Rainbow fruit. Buttered toast.

'Some foods are soft and some foods are squishy, but all are safe for Baby Lou.

'Told in rhyming text and covering early-learning concepts such as colour and texture, this little book is perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and young minds to develop.' (Publication summary)

'What do you know about wasps?

'There are wasps that shimmer in shades of bright blue and green. There are some without wings – and some almost too tiny to see. Some capture spiders, while others nest in fruit or mud.

'With over 12 000 species found in Australia, Wonderful Wasps brings the beauty and importance of native wasps to life, and reminds us every creature matters in its own wonderful way.

'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.' (Publication summary)

'You'll be hooked in this addition to the "My Dad..." series, where Dad sails the seven seas with more jokes to make you laugh - arrr arrr arrr!

'Captain Dad and his crew are having a day at the beach, and of course Dad is bringing his treasure trove of jokes. Whether it's a ship he bought on sail or an earring that costs one buccaneer, a day with Dad is shore to be hilarious! At least he seems to think so.'  (Publication summary)

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'A wonderfully inclusive book to celebrate the anticipated birth of a child.

'Before you were born
and while you grew,
there was a party
just for you.

'Created by talented duo Katrina Germein and Helène Magisson, this heartwarming picture book captures the excitement and anticipation of the arrival of a baby. Filled with love, hope and happiness, Before You Were Born celebrates the universal joy of new babies in all kinds of families.'

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'A joyous and exuberant picture book about life in a remote community

'Tell 'em how us kids like to play.
We got bikes and give each other rides.
Tell 'em about the dancing and singing,
And all the stories the old people know.

'In this book, written in conjunction with children from Manyallaluk School in the Roper River region in the NT, the voices of Indigenous children sing out across the land to tell us about their life in a remote community.' (Publication summary)

'A delightful story with simple rhythm which centres on a family spending the day together out and about. Strolling to the park they say hello to a neighbour, marvel at the orange bus, wave to a rubbish truck and point to the ducks waddling by. Look outside. See the Sun. Let’s go now, have some fun. Puppy dog, butterfly. Aeroplane, cloudy sky. A story that focuses on everyday experiences and surroundings providing lots of opportunity for talk between parent and child.'

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'Baby Dance is a beautiful and versatile board book. It will appeal to little ears ready for bed as well as little bodies ready to shake and move.  A perfect board book for families to share with their little ones.'

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'Beautifully written and illustrated lullabies to share day and night whilst cuddling with your baby. Featuring a mix of well-loved and delightfully new rhymes written by Australian emerging and award winning writers.'

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'Get ready for a great game of footy. There’s plenty of ac on and masses of mud. Who will kick the first goal? Who will take the best mark? And will the yellow team win? A zippy, colourful, wet and muddy children’s weekend footy game that relates to all budding AFL champions & their families.' (Publication summary)

'When a sunny day at the beach turns stormy, a little girl runs for cover. Her daddy and brothers are wild in the wind and lightning, and her poppy is as loud as thunder. They fill the house with stamping and crashing while Granny plays piano to their riotous thunderstorm dancing... until the storm passes and they all fall down. Then, in the stillness, the girl is ready to play. What will she be, now that the rain has stopped and there's a glimmer of sunlight?' (Publication summary)

'When Mum's busy she says she's run off her feet. When I dawdle, Mum tells me to shake a leg. When I say, "I'm coming," Mum says, "So is Christmas." My mum says the STRANGEST things.' (Publisher's website)

'At the bottom of town lies a long looping street. I wonder who lives here. Who will we meet? ' (Publication summary)