AustLit

'Whether it’s summer, autumn, winter or spring, there’s always fun to be had outside!

'In this beautifully illustrated celebration of the four seasons, we travel far and wide and delight in the magic and wonder of outdoor play.

'Lisa Stewart’s mesmerising collage and Kaliah Tsakalidis’ rhyming text will evoke interest in faraway places and a love for the natural world.' (Publication summary)

'How does it feel when we can’t reach something?

'But how does it feel when we CAN?

'I am This Big gently explores a child’s fascination with growing bigger. The homely scenes and repetitive text will comfort children and spark discussions about what they can and can’t reach, and what they’re most excited about doing once they’re bigger.

'There might always be things that we can’t reach, but the important thing is to keep trying … especially when we’re reaching for the stars.' (Publication summary)

'Baby Lou likes trying new food.

'As little Lou grows, so does the menu.

'Mashed beans. Rainbow fruit. Buttered toast.

'Some foods are soft and some foods are squishy, but all are safe for Baby Lou.

'Told in rhyming text and covering early-learning concepts such as colour and texture, this little book is perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and young minds to develop.' (Publication summary)

'Fairy Wrens know exactly when to begin singing, and it’s sooner than you think!

'In this beautifully illustrated story, a fairy wren lovingly builds a nest, lays her eggs and starts to sing a unique song. She sings the song over and over as she sits on her eggs. When the chicks hatch, their eyes are still closed and they have no feathers. But they can already sing for their food. And the song that they sing is the song their mother has been singing to them before they were even born.

'This charming story is a great introduction to a beloved bird and will spark conversations about preparing for a baby and the songs we sing together.' (Publication summary)

'I Love You is a reassuring story that centres around a baby’s typical day, from waking up in the morning to being tucked into bed at night.

'Rich with activities that babies love – eating, playing, meeting with friends, playing at the park, bathing – there are endless opportunities for babies to engage with the story and point out familiar objects.

'Told in rhyming text and covering early-learning concepts, such as colours, this little book is perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and young minds to develop.'(Publication summary)

'Everyone’s hair is unique and fabulous!

'Hair! is a vibrant and uplifting celebration of wildly different hair – individual colours, textures, styles, lengths, shapes and behaviours – all of which are cause for applause!

'Told in rhyming text and brought to life in hilarious and surprising ways, Hair! will leave all readers – young and old – with a bursting sense of pride.'(Publication summary)

'A magical bedtime story where a child’s imagination runs wild!

'Join in a special bedtime routine where toys come to life for one last adventure before lights out. There’s cake, dancing, dressing up and the all-important snuggle before falling asleep together at the end.

'With its soothing text and memorable cast of characters, Dance in a Ring is the perfect book to share with children before bedtime.' (Publication summary)

'Tilly is super excited about her first day at school, until her tummy goes into a twist. Perhaps the superpowers that Mum gives her will help. But can Tilly make them work? (Publication summary)' 

'There's a special place for Nonna and me, for friends, for pets, for family. When we go, it's a busy day, we talk, we dig, plant seeds and play. We join our friends, share the load, in the community garden on Red Gum Road' (Publication summary)

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'Warna-Manda Baby, the earth is part of you.

'Follow Allurru as she is guided across the land on a journey to discover her connection to Mother Earth and find her way home.

'An ode to earth, sea and sky, Warna-Manda Baby Earth Walk is a gift to future generations to help them connect, care and understand the world around them.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Molly Moores Has A House Like Yours is a story filled with imagination. The story follows a little girl, Molly, whose house is filled with unexpected adventure. The book encourages young readers to think creatively, use their imagination and to wonder. The story uses rhyme and an element of surprise, coupled with detailed, fantastical illustrations, to capture its audience. Molly Moores Has A House Like Yours uses a variety of rare words and lends to rich conversations around what makes a home, moving house, diversity of homes and different cultures all from a child’s perspective.' (Publication summary)

'A nursery rhyme buggy board book

'A take anywhere black & white Sing with Me nursery rhyme buggy book.  A perfect first book for baby and family to share together at the supermarket, in the car, at the park or whilst taking a stroll in the pram.

'Newborns can clearly focus on strong contrasting colours and shapes.  Introducing black and white board books supports families to develop an all-important book routine with their baby right from the start.' (Publication summary)

'Phil Cummings has written a hilarious rollicking story that follows cheeky farmyard animals and their antics when the farmer goes to bed.

'The farmer was tired at the end of the day, so he went to bed and snored away. But not the animals, they took a chance, to have some fun, to have a dance.  The cows kicked their hooves in time.  Clickety clack clickety clack. The sheep danced in a crooked line. Tippety tap tippety tap. The chicken’s feathers tickled the crowd. Flippety flap flippety flap. The ducks were wild, the ducks were loud. QUACKETY QUACK QUACKETY QUACK!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A gentle rhyming story that follows four babies as they explore their world around them.

'Once upon my blanket, my legs waved in the air.  Bending, wiggling, waggling, not going anywhere.  Once upon my bottom, my legs stayed on the floor.  Unless I toppled backways, then they … waved around some more!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This cleverly written and superbly illustrated non-fiction picture is designed to help children understand their teeth, why they are important and how to care for them. Full of fun facts wrapped around animal, insect and human teeth. 

'Did you know a Tyrannosaurus Rex had sixty teeth. I have twenty teeth. When I am big I will have thirty two teeth.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A delightful story with simple rhythm which centres on a family spending the day together out and about. Strolling to the park they say hello to a neighbour, marvel at the orange bus, wave to a rubbish truck and point to the ducks waddling by. Look outside. See the Sun. Let’s go now, have some fun. Puppy dog, butterfly. Aeroplane, cloudy sky. A story that focuses on everyday experiences and surroundings providing lots of opportunity for talk between parent and child.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

“All is quiet, all is still as the first stars appear in the evening sky. As night closes in, the farm settles down with all the animals, big and small, knowing that now is the time to snuggle into their warm cosy beds.” Hush say the Stars, it’s time to be still. The gentle cows gather on the side of the hill. Time for sleep.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.