Cirrus@Austlit

'HADLEY IS NO ORDINARY OWL.

'He knows things owls shouldn't be able to know.

'From his hollow in a majestic river red gum tree on a Murray riverbank, Hadley is guided through his lonely life by his peculiar winking, fierce intuition and intelligent heart.

'His uniqueness taints him as suspicious to neighbouring wildlife, but the news that his tree will soon be destroyed alarms all who share his home.

'Embarking on a brave and dangerous quest to save his tree, Hadley's courage and persistence begin to unearth the magic of possibility.

'But will Hadley's efforts alone be enough?

'Can his neighbours - Lady, an excitable parrot; her mate Eugene; and old Nedd, a scruffy and unrefined koala - find their own courage and lend Hadley the help he needs before it's too late?' (Publication summary) 

'THE ARRIVAL OF A LITTLE PAINT PONY ON CHRISTMAS MORNING CHANGES THE SIMPLE, QUIET LIFE OF A FAMILY OF FOUR.

'Adventures lay ahead as the family move to a new home on a farm better suited to the life of a young pony.

'Pogo turns out to be a naughty little paint pony who gets up to all sorts of mischief and brings love, havoc and laughter into the lives of his family.' (Publication summary)

'Day after day in the Hottest Town, the townspeople swelter under the Sun’s hot rays.

'The heat is unbearable!  

'They had had enough!  

'During the emergency meeting in the Hottest Town Hall, the townspeople go against
Mayor Scorcher’s wishes and devise a plan to get rid of the Sun.

'The townspeople get their wish and the Sun finally disappears.

'But will this turn out to be a grave mistake?'   (Publication summary)

'WE HAVE A SECRET LITTLE RECIPE FOR FEELING YOUR BEST...

'To put kindness, empathy, resilience and sharing your feelings to the test!

'Feelings are just feelings that can at times challenge, overwhelm, confuse, or upset us.

'In this fun, rhyming and engaging picture book, you will discover lots of simple strategies, tools, and techniques to overcome tricky feelings and situations at home, school and through life as you grow up big and confident.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'BRICK THE FARM DOG WAS BY HIS VERY NATURE, A FARM DOG FOR ALL THE BEST REASONS HIS OWNER COULD LIST!

'From the morning wake up lick, to the fixing of fences, digging out old crops, and planting new ones...

'Brick the farm dog was a legend!

'He would find the lost sheep, race the horses and help pick the kids up from school too. Brick was the best, and at a day's end, after a hearty meal, he'd take some rest...because tomorrow he'd do it all again!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A larger than life and very true story of two brother puppies named Chance and Ardie, who reside in a strange place wishing for anywhere else to call home.

'What do you suppose will happen when their wishes come true?

'When all the hugs they dreamed of arrive…and all the yummy food they craved for is devoured and the big, fluffy beds of cushions are worn into like a well snuggled bag of marshmallows…what will life be like for these wonderous brothers who seek what all creatures desire…happiness!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Amelia moves to Urchin Grove with her family, what she discovers quickly is that it is no ordinary sea town!

'Join Amelia on an amazing journey dealing with the perils of a new school, coming face to face with a sea creature, discovering major mysteries whilst trying to fit in!' (Publication summary)

'Real Aussies don’t BUY barbies... real Aussies make their own. Dad loves to make things. When Mum wants a new barbie, he gets to work. Then they have a weekend barbie that no one will ever forget!' (Publication summary)

'My mummy is magic.' A child details the things that make her mummy magic, from her eyes that can always tell when someone hasn't brushed their teeth, to her gentle hands when she brushes hair.' (Publication summary)