Cirrus@Austlit

'Righto, Tiny Tradies are ready to get to work and learn some new words.

'Pack your tools, put on your high-vis and join them as they get stuck into another day of hard yakka. Don't forget to have a crack at some ripper Aussie words and phrases you'll learn along the way. Good onya!

'This Tiny Tradies book is a celebration of the unique Australian-isms that we hear in our homes and at work. It's the perfect book for little Aussies who are learning more words and becoming busier every day!' (Publication summary) 

'Do you know what the best time of the year is? I do. It's easy. CHRISTMAS! I love it so much. And here's why.

'From fake snow in the heat of summer to cute kids busking carols, from late night drives to see the lights to dogs wearing reindeer antlers - an Australian Christmas is unique.

'In this book Christmas is for everyone. It's all about sharing traditions and spending time with the people we love and missing some people too. A perfect gift from the team who bought us the much-loved Dirt by Sea, Why I Love Footy and Why I Love Summer.' (Publication summary) 

'A joyful celebration of the sports, ceremony and fun of the Games from the team that brought you Cricket, I Just Love it!

'What a glorious day for the Backyard Games!
Who will be champions, household names?
I jump on my bike and round up my mates.
We visualise glory, think of the greats.

'Create all the fun and drama of the Games in your own backyard – your imagination is the only limit!

'Exuberantly written and illustrated, The Backyard Games is a celebration of summer and sport from the creators of Cricket, I Just Love It!' (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)

'A very funny 'pets behaving badly' story that will appeal to those who love the outrageous antics of Aaron Blabey's Pig the Pug and Mothball wombat in Diary of a Wombat.

'Napping on the sofa, one sunny afternoon,

'I was very rudely woken by a slobbering buffoon.

''Say hello,' my humans said, 'to our newest family member.'

'I think I must have fainted then. I really can't remember.

'Boss Cat is so used to ruling the roost, she isn't impressed when her family bring home an adorable new puppy.

'A canine intruder who needs to be shown who's boss.' (Publication summary)

'Crikey! Tiny Tradies have a lot of work to do. That's why they wake up early, have a big brekkie, say g'day to their mates, and get stuck in.

'Join the adorable Tiny Tradies as they clock on for their shift, work hard all day, and then wind down for bedtime.

'This book celebrates the busy and messy lives of preschoolers, making it the perfect yarn for Australian families. It's a beauty!' (Publication summary)

'I Love You is a reassuring story that centres around a baby’s typical day, from waking up in the morning to being tucked into bed at night.

'Rich with activities that babies love – eating, playing, meeting with friends, playing at the park, bathing – there are endless opportunities for babies to engage with the story and point out familiar objects.

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

(Publication summary)

'From classic catches to backyard matches, this is a joyful and heartfelt celebration of all things cricket, written by a much-loved ABC sports broadcaster.

'Cricket, I just love it! It really is the best.
Batting, bowling, fielding, Twenty20 or a test.
I watch it or I listen and of course I always play.
Cricket is my favourite part of every single day.

'For any kid who's ever hit a six over the back fence or dreamed of making a century at the MCG, here is a love song to Australia's most iconic summer sport.' (Publication summary)

'WARNING: Reading this book out loud may cause fits of giggles.

'If symptoms persist, read it again to appreciate our weird and wonderful language.

'And whatever you do, don't say POO!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever ...

'Oliver and Ruby love going to the beach – swimming in the surf, wading in the rockpools and eating ice-cream! And it gets even better when their funny friend Zac and the coolest girl in school turn up. But what if your bestie is having more fun with someone else?' (Publication summary)

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever . . .
'Oliver is trying to record Ruby’s awesome trampoline flips in slow-mo, but he captures something else too. Cutie Pie, the cat from next door, is pouncing on a bird’s nest! The baby bird is too young to fly. Will the besties be the best bird-parents ever?' (Publication summary)

'From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures – at school, at home, in the backyard, even in the living room! A funny, sweet series about kids being kids, where imagination and play rule!

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever . . .
'Ruby is so looking forward to Show and Tell, but the teacher is away and it looks like she’ll miss out. Plus, the besties won’t get to see what Zac’s talent is – it’s bound to be really funny and gross! Can they turn a very bad day into the very best?' (Publication summary) 

'The Bassinis are big. The Bassinis are burly. And the big, burly Bassinis are... BAD! But strange things start to happen when the they meet a little puppy named Pipsqueak who won’t be pushed around!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.