AustLit

'Everyone's favourite cockroach is back, and this time he's going to school! From show-and-tell to arts and crafts, this little stowaway can't wait to try it at all ... and maybe even become the teacher's pet!

(Publication summary)

'This wondrous, uplifting and hope-filled treasury from Maggie Hutchings and Jess Racklyeft is packed with stories, poems and activities to inspire, cherish and share.

'Dip into this marvellous book at any time of day. Wake up with positive morning thoughts, spend the afternoon adventuring in real and imagined worlds, and curl up at night with wishes for tomorrow.

'A feast for the eyes and a balm for the soul, this is a book of joy that will fill your heart with happiness.' (Publication summary)

'Willa had
one dad
one mum
one home
and a bird.
And that was enough.

'So when Willa’s parents split up, she’s pretty sad. But at least they are still all hers. Until Dad meets Kevin and Willa’s family starts to grow … and keeps on growing. When will enough be enough? Or is there always room for more love?

'Full of heart and bursting with warmth, Enough Love? is the funny and moving new picture book from the creative team behind I Saw Pete and Pete Saw Me.' (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)

'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)

'When you are small

you can see

 things that

grown-ups

are too busy

to notice . . .

'Everyone walks right past Pete - except for one little boy. He notices Pete's drawings, and big smile, and soon he has a new friend. When Pete gets sick, the boy wants to help. But how do you help someone get better when they don't have a home?A heartfelt, moving story about the importance of really seeing the world around us and the power in tiny acts of kindness.'(Publication summary)

'From the author of the best-selling Mermaid! and Unicorn! and one of the world’s hottest new picture-book illustrators comes the story of a plucky young cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday party – with hilarious results. Funny, silly and surprisingly cute, Your Birthday Was the BEST! is the perfect blend of downright gross and delightfully entertaining.' (Publication summary)

'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.

'Luka makes the world light up Like a shooting star on a dark night. Luka's best friend would do anything for her, but when Luka wishes for a unicorn, what is a best friend supposed to do?! 
'From an exciting debut author and one of our country's most loved illustrators comes this stunning story of hope, persistence and the magical power of friendship (and unicorns).'  (Publication summary)