Cirrus@Austlit

'Itty Bitty Kitty LOVES leaves, chin tickles and chicken sandwiches. She HATES being called cute. She is almost a tiger, after all!

'She may still be a kitten, but Itty Bitty is ready to take on the world. And she knows all the Cat Laws.

'So it's Itty Bitty's job to teach her humans everything! But with surprise visitors, new adventures and even another kitten around, it's Itty Bitty's turn to learn a new trick or two ...

'Join Itty Bitty on three epic adventures. Will she stick to the rules? Or will this kitty make up her own rules for life?' (Publication summary) 

'Today's a new day, today's a fresh start

'I move through this day with open mind and open heart.

'I release yesterday, letting go of what's done.

'Today's about joy. Today's about fun!

'Here is an affirming and calming picture book to guide young readers through life's challenges. Featuring messages of resilience woven into hopeful verses, A New Day reminds us all that every day is a chance to start afresh.'  (Publication summary)

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'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) 

'Bees choose their masters. Bees don't sting good people.

'Marytè is a devoted beekeeper. She lives by the old rules: work with fellow beekeepers, be a good Christian and a good harvest will follow. These rules help her cope with her grief when she inherits her husband's tree hollows. But as harsh conditions and tax increases threaten the harvest, Marytè begins to question her faith, her community and her own sanity.

'There is little help to be had from her eldest daughter. Austėja is no worker bee. She takes risks, speaks her mind and dreams of escaping their isolated community. As her mother works, she finds refuge in the ancient forest and the old beliefs instilled in her by her defiant grandmother.

'When Austėja discovers the mutilated body of the Hollow Watcher and uncovers a honeycomb of lies and betrayal, she is intent on finding the truth and protecting her family. Will mother and daughter overcome their differences, learn the truth behind the murder and complete the honey harvest?' (Publication summary)

'It's 1895, Melbourne is in crisis, and Pearl and Vally Cole's father has suggested the unthinkable: it might be time to close the grandest bookshop in the world.

'When a ghostly visitor offers Pearl magic that could save her home, she seizes her chance. But her new friend is not what he seems, and the unstoppable magic in the palm of her hand comes at a terrible cost.

'Vally can see just one way to save Pearl before she is lost forever. He must call upon the sinister magician who nearly destroyed the Cole family two years ago. But the Obscurosmith only performs the impossible for a price …

'Reunite with old friends, solve fiendish puzzles, and find five lost treasures from across the globe in this sweeping adventure that concludes the story of The Grandest Bookshop in the World.' (Publication summary) 

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'I met my husband on the same day I committed my very last murder. There's a joke in there somewhere, about ending two men's lives.'

'Olivia Hodges used to do horrible things - back when she worked for a Spanish crime syndicate - but she fled that life and moved home to Australia, building a family in the hippie, hipster community of the Dandenong Ranges.

'When a small-time criminal gang brings tragedy to her family, superstitious Olivia believes it's the universe demanding payment for her crimes. She wants revenge, but has to get it without adding to her karmic debt. So she creates situations where these bad men get themselves killed through their anger, ego and greed - all while trying to mislead the cops long enough to finish what she started.'  (Publication summary)

'Piper Manning survived the apocalypse. Barely.

'She recovered from the virus that killed millions, but it left behind a new, uncontrollable power that's forced her to isolate herself from others — for their sake.

'Then an injured boy shows up at her mountain hideaway. And what hurt Seth is out to get her, too.

'Now she's on the run, risking everything for a shot at an actual future. But to get there, she'll have to trust a stranger, control her abilities … and face her ghosts.

'Because the end of the world was just the beginning.

'A high-octane YA debut, Anomaly will force you to question destiny, memory and how far you would go to survive.'  (Publication summary)

'Discover the hidden secrets of summer beach nights in this whimsical and unique Australian fairy story.

'Gather your beach toys,

come down to the sand.

Blue skies are calling.

It's going to be grand!

'But when the sun sets and the crowds disappear, the real beach magic begins …' (Publication summary)

'Timmy was born to be a star. His best friend Kevin thought so too. They couldn't wait to be in the school play together.

'But then Kevin lands the lead role and Timmy is cast as the boring Christmas Tree! Timmy tries to steal the spotlight from his best friend. But Timmy's desire for fame soon backfires, spelling disaster for the school play!

'Can Timmy put his friendship with Kevin centre stage and save the Christmas play?

'A sweet story about friendship, teamwork and sharing the spotlight – and a little bit of Christmas magic.'  (Publication summary)

'Ten Little Guinea Pigs are off to celebrate a very special day. They are meandering happily when one guinea pig is separated from the herd. At every twist and turn, they lose another, until only one guinea pig is left to make the journey alone. 

'The last guinea pig turns back to search for their nine friends, leading everyone to a joyous reunion and a celebration to remember! '  (Publication summary)

'When human remains are discovered in a forest, police are baffled, the locals are shocked and one group of old friends starts to panic. Their long-held secret is about to be uncovered.

'It all began in 1999 when sixteen-year-old Aaron ran away from home, drawing his friends into an unforeseeable chain of events that no one escaped from unscathed.

'In The Ledge, past and present run breathlessly parallel, leading to a cliff-hanger nobody will see coming. This is a mind-bending new novel from the master of the unexpected.' (Publication summary)

'The Howlers are a small town rock 'n' roll band with big dreams.

'When they get a chance to be the opening act for megastars HISS, the band can't believe their luck. But a huge mistake means the show might be over before it even starts ...

'Can the Howlers find a way to rock on?

'A tremendously funny and charming picture book about dreaming big, dogged perseverance and a whole lotta rock.'  (Publication summary)