Cirrus@Austlit

'WARNING: These stories might give you nightmares!

'A brand new addition to Hinkler's bestselling 'Cool' series, just in time for Halloween tricks comes 101 Cool Hair-raising Horrors! Get ready to scare yourself and your friends silly with 101 short, scary stories, perfect for sleepovers and telling around the campfire in the dark.

'With brand new tales and classic urban legends covering topics from ghosts and ghouls to creepy clowns and terrifying toys to all your favourite monsters, these stories are sure to chill you to the bones and keep you up at night.

'Don't forget to check under the bed tonight...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Continue the adventures of the smelly Brian who learned to love being clean in Brian the Smelly Bear! In Brian the Smelly Bear Smells Something Smelly, Brian found a lovely lady friend in Bryony. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes... 'The sweet little cubs were passed round one by one, Looking so cute, and sucking their thumbs. Then all of a sudden came an almighty sound, This sound was so loud that it rattled the ground!' What will Brian and Bryony do about their three adorable stinkers? As the third in a series of bestselling picture storybooks from Hinkler, kids will love reading what happens next to Brian and Bryony!' (Publication summary)

'A visual feast of fun by acclaimed author Louise Park, the Harriet Clare books draw in even the most reluctant reader with charming drawings, illustrated text, and activities throughout the book. Harriet also encourages problem solving, self awareness, and empathy in the reader, by sharing her feelings and asking 'What would you do?'. Join Harriet as she spends the holiday season with her besties, in this super sixth title in the series, Christmas Fair.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The Harriet Clare series is unique in newly independent children's fiction. In the fifth instalment of this popular series, Mystery Dare, join Harriet as she heads off on a family holiday! This is a fun, Scooby-Doo-mystery type title with new Harriet laugh-out-loud moments. In previous titles she gets anxious, doesn't practise her ballet, gets worried at giving speeches and finds it hard to make friends easily. Harriet has had a learning curve though and is more together in this title, showing a Harriet that is growing up. A visual feast and explosion of fun, the Harriet Clare books draw in even the most reluctant of readers with charming illustrations, illustrated text and sketching activities. Harriet also encourages problem-solving, self-understanding and empathy in the reader.' (Publication summary)

'The Harriet Clare series is unique in newly independent children's fiction. You, the reader become Harriet's new bestie. Harriet will ask you for advice, to draw a picture of your own BFF, or even to design a cool skateboard!

'A visual feast of fun, the Harriet Clare books draw in even the most reluctant of readers with charming illustrations, illustrated text and sketching activities. Harriet also encourages problem-solving, self-understanding and empathy in the reader.

'Harriet Clare is set apart from similar books on the market by its interactivity with the reader - Harriet asks children to participate in writing her diary and requests that the reader colour/draw/ write in the book! ' (Publication summary)

'The Harriet Clare series is unique in newly independent children's fiction. In the fourth instalment of this popular series, Camp Bugbear, join Harriet as she ventures to camp with her school friends! A visual feast and explosion of fun, the Harriet Clare books draw in even the most reluctant of readers with charming illustrations, illustrated text and sketching activities. Harriet also encourages problem-solving, self-understanding and empathy in the reader. Harriet Clareis set apart from similar books on the market by its interactivity with the reader -- Harriet asks children to participate in writing her diary and requests that the reader colour/draw/ write in the book! ' (Publication summary)

'Kids love Harriet! Harriet Clare is an amazing book. It makes you want to turn the page and see what happens next...I loved the book, I can't wait for the next one! - Maya, age 8 The Harriet Clare series is unique in newly independent children's fiction. In the third instalment of this highly anticipated series, Concert Scare, join Harriet as she prepares for a dance concert - there's moves to learn, costumes to try, and as always, Harriet can't seem to keep out of trouble! Help her adventures and misunderstandings. As Harriet's bestie, she will ask you for advice, to draw yourself in dress-ups, to design your own fabulous tutu and to come up with whacky egg friends, among lots of other things. A reader and activity book in one, the Harriet Clare books draw in even the most reluctant of readers with charming illustrations, illustrated text and sketching activities. Harriet also encourages problem-solving, self-understanding and empathy in the reader. Harriet Clare is set apart from similar books on the market by its interactivity with the reader - Harriet asks children to participate in writing her diary and requests that the reader colour/draw/ write in the book!' (Publication summary)

'Kids love Harriet! Harriet Clare is an amazing book. It makes you want to turn the page and see what happens next...I loved the book, I can't wait for the next one! - Maya, age 8 The Harriet Clare series is unique in newly independent children's fiction. You the reader become Harriet's new bestie. Harriet will ask you for advice, to draw a picture of your own BFF, or even to design a cool skateboard! A visual feast of fun, the Harriet Clare books draw in even the most reluctant of readers with charming illustrations, illustrated text and sketching activities. Harriet also encourages problem-solving, self-understanding and empathy in the reader. Harriet Clare is set apart from similar books on the market by its interactivity with the reader - Harriet asks children to participate in writing her diary and requests that the reader colour/draw/ write in the book! Author Louise Park has total book sales of over 3 million copies, and illustrator Marlene Monterrubio has a bright and fun illustration style perfected after two university degrees. Harriet is laugh-out-loud funny. And it's a hoot to read aloud.

'Her everyday adventures will captivate children who will be able to relate to every big challenge she faces.' (Publication summary)

'With My Sleepy Bedtime Stories, get ready to snuggle up for bed and enjoy the collection of three charming bedtime tale's for children.' (Publication summary)

'Brian is a very smelly bear,
But he doesn't seem to care! 

'All the animals are sick of Brian's stinky stench. 

'How can they get rid of his terrible smell? 

'It's time to come up with a clever plan to eliminate the rotten pong once and for all!'

(Publication Summary)

'Join all the cute kitten friends for a beautiful day filled with fun, games and kitten tales.' (Publisher's blurb)

'A fantastic tale about a little boy and the amazing adventures he has with his magic rocking horse.' (Publication summary)