Cirrus@Austlit

'Jasper has just moved to a new school and feels invisible. Next door Juniper is afraid of creatures lurking in the shadows at night.

'When Juniper writes a letter to the night creatures, it mysteriously lands on Jasper’s bed. Jasper knows what he must do.

'A story of fears, friendship and a little bit of outer space.'(Publication summary)

'The construction site band is ready.

'It's time for the day to begin.

'A delightfully noisy book that celebrates all the noise and colour of city life.' (Publication summary)

'My First Day at School is designed to help reassure and prepare school-age children for that magical first day in an unfamiliar environment. It follows the experiences and emotions of four very different children from their first teary farewells to their parents through to the joy of making new friends and the discovery that school can be an exciting and enjoyable place, however challenging.' (Publication summary)

'Elizabeth Macarthur was a true Australian pioneer. This book celebrates her life and achievements, as well as the many setbacks she endured. In a society that was dominated by men, she thrived as a mother, businesswoman and farm manager.'

'Elizabeth highlights the important roles women have played in Australian history. Elizabeth Macarthur wasn’t just a pioneer in the traditional sense, but also a pioneer of the Women’s Rights Movement that gained momentum later in the 1800’s. In times when women had no rights, when they were actually owned (in Australian law) by their fathers or husbands. Many thrived in a predominately man’s world, enduring centuries old prejudices, and overcoming them to find their rightful places in our history. This book celebrates their courage and determination.'  (Publication summary)

'Give a smile

'Make friends

'Help out

'BE KIND

'Be Kind celebrates the importance of kindness. Encouraging young children to see beyond themselves and appreciate how they can connect with others.

'Following on from Anna's previous board books Love Green and Chill Out, these books encourage young children to appreciate the fun and small things in life.' (Publication summary)

'In the hollow of an ancient tree, a black cockatoo chick relies on its parents for survival. But as spring turns to summer, only the young cockatoo can save itself from the deadly heat.

'A story about the magnificent black cockatoo, how they begin their life sheltering in tree hollows and how eventually they must learn how to fly out of the hollow to survive.' (Publication summary) 

'‘As daylight fades and twilight reaches, here creep and flutter hidden creatures.’

'Australia is home to more nocturnal animals than most other countries, come on a journey across our landscapes and discover the vibrancy and diversity of the nightlife!' (Publication summary)

'Little Max has little legs, little feet and little steps.
When Rosie, Izzy and Georgi go cubby hunting, little Max wants to go too but he can’t keep up with his friends. Max soon finds himself lost and alone.
But what else will he find?

'Cubby Hunting is a universal story about a young child who isn’t quite tall enough or strong enough just yet but tries desperately to keep up. It's a gentle story that navigates growing up and celebrates that we can all excel in different ways.' (Publication summary)

'If a monkey goes oo-oo

and a lion goes, ROAR!

What noise does the baby make?

'This wonderfully noisy book will delight readers with all the different sounds animals make from the common to the unexpected.' (Publication summary)

'Lucy and her mother look through items in a memory box, but Lucy's memories differ from Mom's, except about feeling love.

'When Lucy and her mother look through items in Lucy's memory box, such as her first shoes, photos, and a drawing, Lucy remembers things differently to Mom, except for one thing, the memory of feeling love for the first time. In this sweet picture book about memories, family connections, and love, children will discover the pleasure of keeping a memory box and relate to their own earliest memories and feelings of love.' (Publication summary)

''When Nana knits, sister bakes and brother hides, what does baby do?'

'A beautifully illustrated book celebrating the joy and chaos of babyhood.' (Publication summary)

'Our Home is a picture book about where children live in Australia. From a rugged coast to an outback station to a high-rise apartment.

'Our Home showcases the landscapes, families and communities that make up our homes in Australia. Our Home is full of onomatopoeia to describe the sounds that homes make. Suburban homes whizz, beach homes sigh and farms rustle. Children aged 3 and over will love to join in with this noisy story that fosters belonging, identity and a sense of place.' (Publication summary)

'When a family heads to the beach with their dogs an adventurous summer day unfolds. A lost kite, riding the waves, sandcastles, ice-cream, hiding from their parents and a thunderstorm!

'A rollicking, rhyming adventure story to read aloud and share with the whole family. Run Pups Run celebrates the simple joys of childhood and the bond between children and their dogs.' (Publication summary)

'A young Aboriginal boy’s dream of shearing sheep turns into reality. Then war breaks out in Europe. Despite initially not being able to enlist, he and his two best friends eventually sign up and their lives are changed forever.'(Publication summary)

'A young boy notices a line of ants marching in, right into the house. His mum says they spell rain but she doesn’t want to get his hopes up...

'A charming and linguistically playful story about a boy’s first experience of The Bill Dup — a heady build-up to rain after a long period of drought.' (Publication summary)

Caroline is the true story of Caroline Chisholm. All who went before her did their part in helping shape Australia into a confident, progressive and vibrant society. But when Caroline arrived in Australia, she thrived on the challenges facing her to help the many orphans, migrants and destitute girls she found living on the streets of Sydney.

'Mark Wilson’s book gives the reader an insight into her life of service which was evident from when she was a young girl. He traces her life from childhood through to adulthood, retelling her story for young readers' (Publication summary)

Knock Knock, Toc Toc, Klopf Klopf

'Knock on some doors around the world.

'Who will you meet?

'What will you do?

'With vibrant illustrations and fun knocking sounds, this is a joyous celebration of children, culture and language around the world.' (Publication summary)