AustLit

'Little Book Baby wakes soon after dawn, beginning the day with a cuddly book-yawn.

'This little baby loves sharing books!

'Books on the tram with Dad, books at picnics with Nanna and Pa, and even bath-time books with Mummy. Morning, noon and night, books make everything better.

'From talented duo, Katrina Germein and Cheryl Orsini, comes a heartwarming story about the joy and delight of sharing books.'  (Publication summary)

'Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy.

'Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home.

'Now Mim has arrived in wonderful Venice, city of canals, palaces, bridges, boats and ... quarrels. Gondolier battles, cat nappings and laundry theft are just the beginning. The Magnifico family and the Forte family are at war.

'Mim knows they're here to help the feuding families. To show them a better way to behave. To bring an end to the vicious vendetta.

'If only Mim could find each of them the right book. If only they'd all stop reading the wrong books.' (Publication summary)

'The right book might just change your life ...

'Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home.

'Now Mim has arrived in Puddling Muddlebury in the Cotswolds, England, just in time for the annual dog show. The judge, Lord Melville-Timms, is in a pickle. He has judged cakes and flowers and vegetables, but never a dog show. Furthermore, his beloved bulldog, Bubbles, is the most disobedient dog in the county.

'Mim knows they're here to help Lord Melville-Timms. To give him courage. To prevent a dog show disaster.

'If only Mim could find Lord Melville-Timms the right book. If only Dad would stop giving everyone the wrong book.

'The jovial new adventure from award-winning author Katrina Nannestad and beloved illustrator Cheryl Orsini.' (Publication summary)

'The right book might just change your life ...

'Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home.

'Now Mim has arrived in elegant Paris where she meets Pierre, a talented but anxious artist who cannot bear to give up his paintings, even to sell them. He's miserable and poor. His customers are cross.

'Mim knows they're here to help Pierre. To calm him down. To turn him into a successful artist. To make him truly happy.

'If only Mim could find him the right book. If only Dad would stop getting muddled and giving everyone the wrong book.'(Publication summary)

'Meet Lucy.
Lucy lives with dementia.
She wishes she didn't, but she does.
Her brain has changed, but she is still Lucy.
Thank goodness she has a brain AND a heart.

'A moving and heartfelt picture book for young children and their families, to help them navigate the changes that come with living with Alzheimer's disease.'(Publication summary) 

'The right book might just change your life ...

'Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home.

'Now Mim has arrived on a charming Greek Island, where a wedding is about to take place. Everyone is excited - everyone, that is, except the bride and groom.

'Mim knows they're here to help Anjelica, the bride. To stop the wedding. To set her free to follow her dreams.

'If only Anjelica would read the right book, the one Mim gave her. If only she would stop reading the wrong book.' (Publication summary)

'Success isn't easy, and though it sounds cheesy

Clear paths to great heights are quite rare

Just flip through this book go ahead, take a look!

Even champions started somewhere.

'From sporting triumphs and engineering feats to best-selling novels and medical marvels, many of our greatest achievements are only possible with great determination. From the team behind The Greatest Mistakes that Went Right comes an uplifting celebration of grit and a humorous reminder to all kids: sometimes the trick is quite simply ... don't quit.' (Publication summary)

'The long-awaited new title in this much-loved series will empower kids to change their world.

'Our planet is precious.

'It's where we live, learn, work and play.

'This charming picture book is a gentle introduction to caring for the world around us. The simple, engaging text and beautiful illustrations explore ideas like planting veggie gardens and recycling, to show the ways every person, no matter how big or small, can make a difference.

'The perfect book to inspire children to love the planet.' (Publication summary)

'After the adventures of Four On the Run, Maxie, Flash, Lady and Fergie's lives have changed, because though they still live on the farm, they are now all spruced up and about to take part in their first film, The Famous Four. Part of it is set overseas and the four friends and Mrs Brown will be travelling to the set by a luxury cruise ship chartered by the film company. It's the first time any of them - including Mrs Brown! - have been at sea, and they are nervous and excited.

'Everything goes well - until the big storm. Washed overboard in their luxury container, the four friends find themselves landing on a desert island. At least, it seems deserted, at first... but soon they become aware someone else is there. Someone who is not very friendly - a rusty old tank that thinks there's still a war on! They need to escape from the island and get back to their ship and very worried Mrs Brown. ...but how?' (Publication summary)

'Are you in a hurry to wonder and worry

'That new things you try won t go right?

'When they simply don t work, don t go all berserk!

'Mistakes can grow wings and take flight.

'Where would we be without big blunders? From Play Doh to penicillin, the Slinky to the Granny Smith apple, some of the best inventions started out as gigantic slip-ups.

'From exciting new talent Maddy Mara comes a blooper reel with amazing consequences and a reminder to all kids scared of trying something new: even the greatest mistakes can go right.' (Publication summary)

'When Daisy was born
Luka’s heart burst
with big sister love.

'Luka adores her baby sister Daisy, even though Daisy keeps Luka awake all night long. How can Lena help Daisy (and Luka!) to get some sleep? Maybe they need something fluttery, floaty and sparkly, with a wand full of wishes …' (Publication summary)

'The right book might just change your life ...

'Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the perfect book will find its way home.

'Now Mim has arrived in a pretty Dutch village where she meets Willemina, a kind and gentle child, who is being bullied by a girl named Gerda.

'Mim knows they're here to help Willemina. To change her life. To make her strong and brave and happy.

'If only Dad would find her the right book. If only he would stop giving everyone else the wrong book!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Lena and Luka's friend Sam is as chirpy as a songbird in sunshine.

'But one day, Sam's smile turns upside down. He's moving far away!

'Lena and Luka promise to visit, but flying is expensive. Will they ever see Sam again?

'Maybe they need something scaly and wide-winged, with room enough for three . . .

'From the author and illustrator team behind the much loved Unicorn! and Mermaid! comes a fiery new adventure about friends who can overcome anything - with a big wish and a little help from an accident-prone dragon.' (Publication summary)

'Maxie, Fergie, Flash and Lady are good friends who live in Mrs Brown’s farm shed. Life isn’t exciting, but they’re happy. Until the day they learn that Mrs Brown wants to sell them–to the scrap yard! So they decide to run away, and life suddenly becomes very exciting for the four lovable machines in a series of adventures that puts them in more trouble than they ever imagined!

'Written by award-winning author Sophie Masson, with lively, appealing pictures by acclaimed illustrator Cheryl Orsini, Four On the Run is a fresh, funny and original chapter book which is great fun both for reading aloud and for young readers to read by themselves.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

'Cracker bang!

Stars above.

Christmas wonder.

Peace and love.

'The unique magic of Christmas is perfectly captured in this joyful celebration of love, pavlova and precious family moments.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When a day at the beach reveals Lena’s secret worries, her smile goes away. Even ice cream doesn’t make it better! So Luka sets out to find something – or someone – to help ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.