AustLit

'The Easter Bunny likes to hop. 

When she hops her ears flip flop. 

Hop. Hop. Flip. Flop. 

Can you do the Bunny Hop? 

'Watch as the Easter Bunny and her friends plié and glissé their way through town, while they hunt for Easter eggs. Then learn the steps and dance along!

'A gorgeous new Easter story, perfect for every ballet-loving bunny, from bestselling creators Toni D'Alia and Mimi Purnell.

'Includes a bonus craft activity to make your very own set of bunny ears!' (Publication summary)

'A celebration of sibling love in all its forms …

'This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns adorable, heartwarming and hilarious.

'With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Sara Acton, Jane Godwin, Libby Gleeson, Andrew Joyner, Zanni Louise, Jan Ormerod, Anna Pignataro and Jedda Robaard, Stories for Big Brothers and Sisters is the perfect collection for any family awaiting a new arrival.' (Publication summary)

'A celebration of babies and all the joy they bring …

'This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns funny, tender and playful.

'With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Tamsin Ainslie, Jane Godwin, Libby Hathorn, Jane Massey, Ruthie May, Jan Ormerod and Margaret Wild, Stories for Little Ones is the perfect collection to welcome a baby into the world.' (Publication summary)

'One little rockpool.
Two little eyes.
Three little urchins, bobbing with the tide.

'Little people love to explore little worlds! Dive into the rockpool with this glittering and gorgeous board book for our smallest nature-lovers, from the CBCA award-winning creators of Jetty Jumping, Andrea Rowe and Hannah Sommerville.' (Publication summary) 

'Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea,
of adventures we’ll have as you grow, wild and free.

'For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by,
and we’ve just eighteen summers to share, you and I …

'From beloved storytellers Penny Harrison and Leila Rudge comes a tender and timeless ode to the unbreakable bond between parent and child, and a celebration of the moments that weave together to become eighteen summers to treasure.' (Publication summary) 

'Wild babies come in many different shapes and species.

'From pufflings to porcupettes, meet some of our world's most incredible infants.

'Philip Bunting celebrates the cute and cuddly babies of the animal world in this laugh-out-loud book. Wild About Babies is filled with Philip's glorious illustrations and signature humour, combined with fascinating facts about the what childhood looks like across the animal kingdom.' (Publication summary)

'Big Dog and Little Dog go camping in this fun follow up to Sally Rippin and Lucinda Gifford's Big Dog, Little Dog.

'Big Dog can't wait to go camping with Little Dog for the first time and show him how it's done. Big Dog is very good at helping! But things don't go as planned ...

'A warm, funny picture book about newly blended families and learning to get along, from two of Australia's most beloved and award-winning storytellers.' (Publication summary)

'A heartwarming rhyming picture book about a little dragon who wishes he was special like his friends … but soon discovers that he’s special in his own way.

'Donny is desperate to learn how to breathe fire, but he just doesn’t have the spark! While his friends are shooting flames everywhere, Donny can only breathe water. He wishes he was special like them, until the day he encounters a problem that only he can help with …

'A moving, gently funny story about ‘specialness’ and celebrating our strengths, even if they’re wetter than we’d like them to be!' (Publication summary)

'Roy is an ordinary bird in every way. He is not the biggest, or the smallest. His squawk is not the loudest or the quietest. He even follows the same football team as everyone else. He was very normal except for one thing – he has ARMS. Absolutely nobody knows – and Roy would like to keep it that way...

'That Bird Has Arms is a story about difference and identity. It’s about learning to see that what sets you apart is what makes you strong, and it’s about pride in your own uniqueness.' (Publication summary)

'The World’s Most Atrocious* Animals (*or are they?)

'This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! 

'The third title in The World's Most series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures!' (Publication summary)

'Clancy’s friends skate through the quiet Sunday streets, while Clancy feels self-conscious, and embarrassed, that he’s just a beginner. His board stays tucked under his arm; his feet stay firmly on the ground.

'But his friends aren’t giving up on him and Clancy realises the only way forward is to step on his board and try … even if he might fall.' (Publication summary)

'Our Bugs celebrates the beauty found within the Australian landscape. Written and illustrated by Australia’s foremost Indigenous illustrator, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft captures the essence of nature in this stunning board book.

'Our Bugs is the magnificent companion to Our Birds.'  (Publication summary)

'What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power.

'But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world.

'The brilliant new picture book from bestselling Australian author–illustrator Philip Bunting, created in consultation with The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra.

'Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way.' (Publication summary)

'Bear and Duck are best friends, but they are very different. Duck likes to try new things, and Bear ... well, Bear likes not to. ​​

'When Duck needs a friend for her dance class, Bear reluctantly agrees. Bear’s big size causes problems at first, but he soon discovers that he might just be a very good dancer. ​​

'Bear and Duck is a story about friendship, confidence, and overcoming the fear of trying new things.'  (Publication summary)

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• Written in delightful rhyme by one of Australia's most celebrated authors, with art by debut illustrator Meg Rennie - winner of the Little Hare Illustration Prize.
• The perfect book to read aloud to children learning the joy of imaginative play
• Debut illustrator Meg Rennie's bold colours and expressive characters perfectly compliment Jane Godwin's text
• Winner of the Little Hare Illustration Prize'  (Publication summary)

'The Little Things is a reassuring reminder that there is plenty in the world to make us smile and give us hope.

'On days the sunshine stays away,
you wake up feeling sad and grey,
you'll find the small things can delight –
those little things that feel just right.

'The Little Things celebrates the joy and comfort to be found in life’s simple moments, whether it’s spitting cherry pips or bubbly baths on rainy nights. A rhyming text that calls on our senses and travels through the seasons, The Little Things is beautifully illustrated and invites readers to find solace and delight in the small but special moments of our everyday lives.'  (Publication summary)

'Bear and Bird are two friends who love discovering the world around them. In their first adventure together, they discover reflection. Every morning Bear waves to another bear in his bathroom as he brushes his teeth. (‘He’s always here every morning, just at the same time as I am,’ Bear told Bird.) Bird wants a friend that looks just like him as well, so the pair go in search of a friend for bird. This is a delightful early learning story with the gentle humour and evocative artwork of Ann James.' (Publisher's blurb)