AustLit

'A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS... SO THEY SAY.

'After losing her father in a car accident four years earlier, eleven-year-old Maddy is trying to navigate her way through life without her biggest hero; her dad.

'Her guilt over what she believes was her part in his death leads Maddy on a quest to take one thousand snapshots of moments in time and with people she loves, wishing she were able to share them with him.'

This leads her to an encounter with djidi djidi, a willie wagtail who reminds Maddy that there is hope, even when life seems difficult.

'A story of a search for belonging and a fear of abandonment in a world of ever-changing emotions.

'Maddy will make you laugh, cry and cheer for her as she takes you through her journey.

'It's picture perfect!' (Publication summary)

'Where Ya Goin'?'

'Where is Echidna going in his rickety old bus with a bag of marshmallows?

'He's off to find his Aussie friends, Galah playing guitar and Emu cooking up a brew, to name a few!

'Children will laugh from the fun storytelling and hilarious illustrations.

'Where Ya Goin'? .... a celebration of togetherness and friendship.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'After she is set a challenge to test her wisdom, Ling Li returns from the village marketplace with only a lantern to light her way. How will she prove herself to her father?

'Ling Li's Lantern is a heart-warming story of compassion, kindness and the true nature of wisdom.' (Publication summary)

'Mitch says stuff sucks. 'His life has been turned upside down since his dad started working FIFO at the mines.

'From a messy bedroom to a close footy match; an annoying little sister to incredible Anzac projects; losing friends and losing face, Mitch deals with an explosion of feelings associated with bullying, fighting, suspension, family conflict and his first crush, all in the space of eight days.

'Will an encounter with a surprising new feathered friend and the reliability of old ones help Mitch get his mojo back?' (Publication summary)