AustLit

'An enchanting family story about a shopkeeper and his preparations for the mid-autumn festival. Colourful lanterns are an important part of the celebrations, as are the mooncakes which Mr Ming sells in his shop. Everyone agrees that Mr Ming’s mooncakes are the most delicious they have ever tasted. They all want to know what the secret recipe is, but Mr Ming won’t tell them or even let them peep inside his kitchen. This was because he had another secret, a secret even bigger than his marvellous mooncake recipe. What can it be?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Set in a traditional snow-filled landscape, Santa Claus and his reindeer are on their magical Christmas Eve flight to visit all the children around the world.

'‘Ho Ho Ho!’ chuckles Santa, as he delivers presents to the first house and then returns to his sleigh. However, the sleeping child suddenly wakes up, and looking through her bedroom window she sees Santa and his reindeer about to leave. Running out of the house and into the snow to say hello, she discovers that things are not quite as they should be.

'A graphic Christmas tale with a rather surprising twist.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'From the flames of the burning rainforest an extraordinary bond of friendship ignites between a savage tiger and gentle orangutan, struggling to survive in their diminishing habitat. A gentle story that surveys our ecological footprint.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'It’s Festival time in Armidale, and everyone’s getting floats and costumes ready for the big street parade. For the new family in town, it’s even more exciting: for this is their first time to join in the colour and magic and fun!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Princess Hayley has everything a princess could want … except a comet. It’s her only birthday wish. Comets are so sparkly and they shoot through the sky so fast – who wouldn’t want one? But then Hayley realises the only way she’s going to get her wish is to catch a comet for herself. Joined by the very best friends a princess could have, Hayley aims to build the biggest and best – the only – comet-catcher in the world and make sure her birthday dream comes true!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'After 12-year-old Megan Evans almost dies, she is packed off to the tiny, remote coastal village of Pelican Rock to recover. Sure she is going to be bored in a place which doesn’t even have the internet, she discovers there is much more to Pelican Rock that she expected. Are the pelicans really magic? What is the secret of the ruined lighthouse? Has she found the place where she belongs? And, perhaps, not just a place…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Hannah and Dad are going camping. Hannah is not afraid to go on an adventure. But things change when night approaches … An enchanting tale about independence and security.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'From morning to night, Monkey loves to play and have fun.  And even if his antics can go a bit wrong, he’s always endearing!  A warm, funny story about the busy day of a toddler and his favourite toy. Perfect for sharing.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'This delightful children’s picture book story is set within the magnificent and iconic Raffles Hotel, in Singapore. The story takes the reader on an adventure through the hotel, where the manager, bellboy and the doorman are hunting a hungry tiger who once visited Raffles Hotel. The book is brightly coloured and is suitable for children of the younger age group, who will appreciate the animal conservation message at the end of the story.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)