AustLit

'A very funny 'pets behaving badly' story that will appeal to those who love the outrageous antics of Aaron Blabey's Pig the Pug and Mothball wombat in Diary of a Wombat.

'Napping on the sofa, one sunny afternoon,

'I was very rudely woken by a slobbering buffoon.

''Say hello,' my humans said, 'to our newest family member.'

'I think I must have fainted then. I really can't remember.

'Boss Cat is so used to ruling the roost, she isn't impressed when her family bring home an adorable new puppy.

'A canine intruder who needs to be shown who's boss.' (Publication summary)

'Crikey! Tiny Tradies have a lot of work to do. That's why they wake up early, have a big brekkie, say g'day to their mates, and get stuck in.

'Join the adorable Tiny Tradies as they clock on for their shift, work hard all day, and then wind down for bedtime.

'This book celebrates the busy and messy lives of preschoolers, making it the perfect yarn for Australian families. It's a beauty!' (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)

'You'll be hooked in this addition to the "My Dad..." series, where Dad sails the seven seas with more jokes to make you laugh - arrr arrr arrr!

'Captain Dad and his crew are having a day at the beach, and of course Dad is bringing his treasure trove of jokes. Whether it's a ship he bought on sail or an earring that costs one buccaneer, a day with Dad is shore to be hilarious! At least he seems to think so.'  (Publication summary)

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'From classic catches to backyard matches, this is a joyful and heartfelt celebration of all things cricket, written by a much-loved ABC sports broadcaster.

'Cricket, I just love it! It really is the best.
Batting, bowling, fielding, Twenty20 or a test.
I watch it or I listen and of course I always play.
Cricket is my favourite part of every single day.

'For any kid who's ever hit a six over the back fence or dreamed of making a century at the MCG, here is a love song to Australia's most iconic summer sport.' (Publication summary)

'WARNING: Reading this book out loud may cause fits of giggles.

'If symptoms persist, read it again to appreciate our weird and wonderful language.

'And whatever you do, don't say POO!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever ...

'Oliver and Ruby love going to the beach – swimming in the surf, wading in the rockpools and eating ice-cream! And it gets even better when their funny friend Zac and the coolest girl in school turn up. But what if your bestie is having more fun with someone else?' (Publication summary)

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever . . .
'Oliver is trying to record Ruby’s awesome trampoline flips in slow-mo, but he captures something else too. Cutie Pie, the cat from next door, is pouncing on a bird’s nest! The baby bird is too young to fly. Will the besties be the best bird-parents ever?' (Publication summary)

'From the author and illustrator of the popular Sporty Kids books comes an exciting new beginner-reader series that celebrates the everyday adventures – at school, at home, in the backyard, even in the living room! A funny, sweet series about kids being kids, where imagination and play rule!

'Oliver and Ruby have been besties forever . . .
'Ruby is so looking forward to Show and Tell, but the teacher is away and it looks like she’ll miss out. Plus, the besties won’t get to see what Zac’s talent is – it’s bound to be really funny and gross! Can they turn a very bad day into the very best?' (Publication summary) 

'The Bassinis are big. The Bassinis are burly. And the big, burly Bassinis are... BAD! But strange things start to happen when the they meet a little puppy named Pipsqueak who won’t be pushed around!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The superheroes are settling down.

'The firefighters are fitting in forty fabulous winks.

'And the cowboys and cowgirls are completely cactus!

'After a long, hard day of being very strong and powerful, it's time for the all the tough guys in the world to settle down for a peaceful night's sleep ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Gus LOVES wrestling. There's only one thing he loves more than wrestling and that's Mardi Gras when he and his sister get to dress up and parade through the streets with their mums while everyone claps. So when his mums ban him from wrestling because it's too violent, he ingeniously works out a way to combine his two loves and win over his mums again.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Leon and Lily do everything with their best pals Rabby and Snuggles, until one night the unimaginable happens and Snuggles is left outside. Faced with sadness, the others must find a way to save Snuggles from a frightful end. 
 
Heart-warming and playful, compassionate and true-to-life, Rabby the Brave is a story about close bonds and sibling love.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sunny days, weekends at the pool, games in the backyard, daylight until late and long, lovely holidays . . . that's summer, the best season ever.

'The perfect follow up to the much-loved Why I Love Footy (Notables list, Picture Book of the Year category, CBCA 2016). An ode to a uniquely Australian experience and the joy of family and friends.' (Publication summary)