Cirrus@Austlit

Florence and Fox are back! This time Fox has something Florence would really quite like herself - a pet mouse!

Fox is excited to show Florence his new pet mouse. Florence would very much like her own pet mouse, but it doesn't seem like crossing her fingers and toes is working! Maybe a handstand will work? (Publication summary)

'Underneath a big old elm, Oli asked, 'Mummy, how long will you love me?' 'Always,' Mummy smiled. Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother's love. But when she assures him she will love him always, Oli has no concept of what she means. 'How long is always?' he wants to know. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains ...' (Publication summary)

'Seven rainbow colours,
a week has seven days.
Counting through them one by one,
in seven different ways.

'A warm and colourful tour through the days of the week from bestselling children's book creators Margaret Hamilton and Anna Pignataro.'

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'Grandma Loves You is a captivating book filled with warmth and the joyous bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. Read aloud the gentle rhyming text as Grandma and her grandchildren enjoy activities together including dancing, baking, riding bicycles, walking, storytelling and reading.' (Publication summary)

'Florence can't share her toys with Fox today because today is not Sharing Day. In fact, Sharing Day is not for hundreds of days. Fox has never heard of Sharing Day and he has some questions, but luckily Florence has all the answers.' (Publication summary)

'While a child searches for a place to call home, she is befriended by a seal. This lyrical tale is one of hope and friendship. Illustrator Anna Pignataro has captured the drama of the sea and sky, creating the perfect backdrop to Robert Vescio’s enchanting story.'

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'Grandpa loves you, little one, your tiny hands, your nose. Grandpa loves your cheeky grin, your wriggly, wiggly toes. A heartwarming celebration of the love shared between grandfathers and their grandchildren.' (Publication summary)

'A classic voice and character-driven story that tackles sharing in a kid-friendly, non-didactic way.

'Florence can’t share her toys with Fox today because today is not Sharing Day. Fox has not heard of Sharing Day, which Florence explains won’t be coming for hundreds of days. Fox has some questions. Luckily Florence has all the answers.' (Publication summary)

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'A kiss to wake me from my sleep, then more to treasure and to keep. And I'm as happy as can be, A thousand kisses, all for me! A beautiful story that is full to the brim with kisses.'  (Publication summary) 

'Children will love the humour and catchy rhymes of the twenty-nine poems featuring manic TVs, monsters and everything in between.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'I wish I had a tiger, a tiger from the zoo.

'A tiger of my own to love-a tiger just like you.

'A funny rhyming story about a little girl and a troublesome (but lovable) tiger.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Whales song was so beautiful it could reach the furthest of faraways. It sang of happiness and hope, magic and wonder, always and everywhere. But Whale wishes with all his heart to find a friend somewhere in the vast, endless sea. Can his wish be carried over the ocean for someone to follow?'  (Publication summary)

'Agatha’s cousin Marie Antoinette has come to stay. She can speak two languages, has lovely manners and wears a stylish blue beret. 

'Agatha thinks Marie Antoinette is perfect. So why does Agatha have a stormy feeling in her tummy? This is a story about overcoming jealousy and gaining empathy (because nobody is perfect, not even glamorous little cousins!)

'The third title in the popular Agatha series with be enjoyed by children and parents alike. Beautifully illustrated by Anna Pignataro '  (Publication summary)

'Libby Gleeson tells a poignant story about letting go, with evocative illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Anna Pignataro. ' (Publication summary)
 

'In your arms its safe and snug, you always give a thousand hugs. And Im as happy as can be one hug is not enough for me! A Thousand Hugs from Daddy is a beautiful book filled with cuddles!

'There are hugs for play, there are hugs for bravery, there are hugs for love and happiness, and there are always hugs for bedtime. ' (Publication summary)