AustLit

'From award-winners Margaret Wild and Hannah Sommerville comes a story to remind us of the wonder and magic of reading.

'When Dora was born, her brothers were very excited.

'I'm going to cuddle her,' said Alex.

'I'm going to rock her to sleep,' said Liam.

'I'm going to make her laugh,' said Bruno.

'I'm going to read to her,' said Peter. 

'Dora has doting big brothers who play with her, look after her, and guide her as she grows. But Peter reads to her, which turns out to be the greatest gift of all.' (Publication summary)

'A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behind The Sloth Who Came To Stay.

'Duckling is running away and she's never, ever coming back! Or is she?Luckily, no matter how far Duckling roams, a mother's love is always near.

'A reassuring story about love and trust from bestselling author Margaret Wild, with sweetly charming illustrations by Vivienne To.' (Publication summary) 

'A tasty treat of a book where a precocious and imaginative child dines with important historical figures.

'On a school trip to the Museum of Famous People, Martha Maloney wanders off and enjoys the culinary delights of important figures through time, much to the dismay of her teacher. Readers can experience history through the dining tables of King Henry VIII, Princess Marie Antoinette, Queen Nefertiti and more, with heaped servings of information about each time period and their culinary customs. This unique picture book weaves together fiction and non-fiction to create a delicious read for inquisitive young minds.' (Publication summary)

'A poetic ghost story with stunning images from two of Australia's finest children's book creators

'Who lives in that cottage by the sea?
I wish. I wish. I wish it was me.

'A lyrical masterpiece by Margaret Wild and Jane Tanner.' (Publication summary) 

'Pink was born to stand out

'Pink is a small dinosaur who stands out from the crowd. Hide-and-seek is her favourite game, but her colour means she's always the first one to be found. She doesn't want to be pink anymore ... until her difference helps her friends find their way home again.

'An adorable new picture book about accepting yourself and finding your strengths, from award-winning author Margaret Wild and award-winning illustrator Judith Rossell.' (Publication summary)

'Everyone loves to play Boo!

'Join six gorgeous babies as they play Boo! with their favourite animal toys. But what will happen when the animals play too?

'An irresistibly joyous story for the very young, by two of Australia's most-loved picture-book creators.' (Publication summary)

'This is the last time I'll fish in this river. This is the last time I'll run through these trees. This is the last time I'll dream by this fire. . . Goodbye, old house. Goodbye.

'A heart-warming story of letting go and starting anew, of moving from the country to the city, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader's imagination. Hello, new house. Hello!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A soulful and heartwarming story about what happens when a pavement artist's drawing comes to life.'

Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby.
(Source: Publisher's blurb)

'A wryly amusing story about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay by the award-winning author of Fox and Ruby Roars.

'Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly ...

'A timely tale about enjoying the little things in life from award-winning author Margaret Wild.' (Publication summary)

'One keen koala and all his animal friends are ready for school! Count along in this beautiful introduction to the fun of school from two of Australia’s favourite award-winning picture book creators.' (Publication summary)

'Biff and Buff love riding in the pockets of Mr Pockets' very big coat. They love to have Mr Pockets all to themselves, but when a little lost kitten needs a home they might have to learn about sharing.' (Publication summary)

'Some babies have a mum and a dad. Some babies have a mum, and a dad who lives elsewhere. Some babies have two mums. Or two dads. Our baby has a mum and a dad and a big sister – me!

'Babies come in all shapes and sizes, and from all sorts of families. Some babies have milky mouths, snotty noses, tufty hair, or no hair at all. Some babies like going to cafes or to the park. Some like playing at home. Every baby is different, and every one of them is special.' (Publication summary)

'Bogtrotter doesn't ever stop running, until the day he meets the frog.

'Every morning Bogtrotter runs across the bog, up the bog, down the bog and around the bog until it's time to go home. Sometimes he wishes things would change, but he doesn't know how or what or why. Until one afternoon, when he picks a flower for the first time in his life.' (Publication summary)

'This little piggy went singing

'This little piggy stayed home

'This little piggy had plum pudding

'This little piggy had none

'And this little piggy went jingle, jingle, jingle all the way home.

'Meet five little pigs who are full of life and all the excitement of Christmas! They are either out singing, dancing and playing music, or staying at home making and baking and trimming the tree. The piggies are into everything, even a little star-gazing. Keep your eye on your favourite piggy as it enjoys all sorts of Christmas fun, before hanging up the stockings and singing ho ho ho all the way home. The perfect follow-up to This Little Piggy Goes Dancing.' (Publication summary)

'COMPASSION IS A FORCE MIGHTIER THAN STONE. Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The stone lion has only one dream - to run, pounce and leap in the park across from where he sits. But one snowy night, when a baby is abandoned at his paws, he is compelled to think differently.' (Publication summary)

'All the animals belong to the Bush Book Club and love to read. All except Bilby. He can't stay still long enough to read a book, not when there are somersaults and cartwheels and handstands to do. What would it take for Bilby to slow down and look into a book?' (Publication summary)