AustLit

'There’s a dangerous building in the centre of town and the Demolition Dinos are smashing it down!' (Publication summary)

'Three dino eggs are all ready to hatch as their dino dads watch over the batch. Out of the blue, a volcano rumbles. As the earth shakes, away the eggs tumble! Off they go! Off they go! Off they go! Run! Quick! Come along for the egg rescue fun!' (Publication summary)

'Marley and Moses lived in a place where the heat crept up and smothered the days in stifling stillness. And it stayed and stayed.

'A captivating story of a searing Australian summer and waiting for the welcome relief of rain.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'The dinosaur kids fight and grumble until, an earthshaking STOMP echoes over the hill. Get ready, get set, for daddies galore. Here they come! Here they come! Here they come... ROAR!' (Publication summary)

'Bear has plans to change his world, one space adventure at a time, and discovers just how far you can go with someone by your side.

'Bear is different. When he dreams of going into space, the other bears laugh. But Bear has plans to change his world, one space adventure at a time. In space he feels at home, but also alone, until something extraordinary happens. He discovers just how far he can go with someone by his side.

'A richly imagined story that celebrates difference, self-belief and the way friendship and acceptance can empower someone to build a better world.' (Publication summary)

'Huberta likes to surprise everyone! But when a truck that is supposed to take her to a new zoo breaks down, Huberta decides to make her own way there. It will be the best surprise yet! Inspired by the true story of Huberta the hippopotamus who set off on a three-year journey, visiting cities, farms, beaches and even a country club!'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Maxwell Mouse the photographer is trying to take school photos at South Furriest Public School. But some students just won’t stay still! And others won’t look at the camera! Can Maxwell get all of the students to SAY CHEESE?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sam doesn’t like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn’t recognize him — she says he must be a new superhero. But Sam doesn’t want to be a superhero. He just wants to be himself. Eventually, with a bit of confidence and a lot of humour, Sam finds out that wearing glasses isn’t so bad — and people still like him just the way he is after all.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

From a master storyteller comes this heartfelt tale of friendship . . . and seeing past our differences. 

'Tapir lives in the jungle. 

'Pig lives in the village. 

'But when they meet at the waterhole, they discover they are the same in so many ways. 

'They might even be brothers from a different mother!' (Synopsis)

'Mrs Dog is a farm dog at the end of her working life. She spends her days shadowing the steps of Tall-One — the farmer. When the pair discover an abandoned lamb one day, Mrs Dog adopts the stray and the lamb becomes her surrogate pup, learning the ways of dogs and life on the farm. Until one day Mrs Dog goes missing. And that’s when everything changes…

'This is a story about change, courage and determination. It’s the story about an old farm dog who rescues a lamb, and the lamb who rescues her right back.' (Publication summary)

'One Christmas Eve, something magical happened ...

'One Christmas Eve, Grandpa puts on his best shirt, Bella passes him his favourite hat, and together they walk to Luna Park. Bella is given one silver coin to spend on whatever ride she chooses. When she climbs onto a dashing carousel horse, something magical happens – they launch into the night sky! 

'There they encounter a jolly man in a red suit and his prancing reindeer. But the magic doesn't end there ... One Christmas Eve is a heartwarming story celebrating family, sharing and caring for each other.' (Publication summary)

'An Australian reimagining of Edward Lear's nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussycat with great read-aloud, rhyming text! The croc and the platypus trundled off in a rusty old Holden ute. They took some damper and tea in a hamper and bundled it up in the boot. Join Croc and Platypus for an Australian outback hullabaloo! ' (Publication summary)