Cirrus@Austlit

'Beautifully illustrated, Groovy Granny is the tale of a very cool and unusual grandmother told in the voices of her appreciative grandchildren. A book that delights in difference and eccentricity.'(Publication summary)

'Max and Kelly have a weird aunt who works at the zoo. No one sees much of Aunt Zelda, as she prefers being with the animals. Just before Max's birthday an invitation card comes for the Zoo Room restaurant. What follows is the wildest birthday party ever with all the zoo animals taking part. The next morning the big news is that all the animals were set free and Aunt Zelda has also disappeared. Where are they and where is she? This is one birthday Max and his family will never forget. '  (Publication summary)

'Alice lives in a house by the sea. Snakes and spiders don't scare her, but she's very afraid of the deep ocean water. Her swimming, splashing, diving family urge her to come out and play with them, but no matter how hard she tries, Alice still can't leave the green shallows for the deep. This moving story about a girl besting her fears is matched with warm, light-splashed illustrations.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (Tricycle edition).

'Susie is supposed to write about what she wants to be when she grows up. But she doesn’t have a clue! When she has a series of puzzling dreams, Gran encourages her to think about their deeper meaning and Susie soon finds she knows what to write after all.' (Source: Publisher's website)

'Dan and his grandpa had a special friendship. ’Don’t worry, Dan,’ Grandpa said one day. ‘No matter what happens I’ll always be with you, looking after you.’

'A gentle story about death, mourning and the very special place of grandparents'. (Source: Fremantle Press website)

'Shifting Sands tells of the difficulties in preparing Trisna's birthday party.' (Publication summary)

'Round and Round explains the recycling processes for glass, cans and newspaper. (Publication summary)

'Pumpkin Hollow party shares the fun of presenting a concert for Trisna's birthday celebrations.' (Publication summary)

Party Plans gives the procedures for making party baskets and hats, and a great sweet treat. (Publication summary)

'Night Skies is a report containing descriptions of the summer and winter night skies in the Southern Hemisphere.' (Publication summary)

'Monty's Tale is a recount of a shopping expedition with a difference.' (Publication summary)

'Fishy! introduces the setting and characters of Number 2 Pumpkin Hollow as they make an unexpected discovery at the beach.' (Publication summary)

'Dragons of the Dark is a camping-out adventure ...' (Publication summary)