AustLit

'Join Little Lydia and her new friends as they all strive to be their best AND work together as a team. Another wonderful picture book about the joy and friendships to be found in sport, written by a genuine superstar of international sport.

'Little Lydia moves from the desert to the big city. Leaving her animal friends behind is hard - but before long she's meeting new ones at the zoo.

'At first she can't keep up with Tiger, Bear and Gibbon - their skills are amazing. But soon Lydia discovers that learning from others is the best way to improve AND have fun.

'A joyous and triumphant picture book about friendship, sport, and teamwork by Lydia Williams, goalkeeper for the Australian Matildas and for Arsenal in the UK.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Kevin loves his special castle. Its where he can go to get away from it all. But when his castle is ruined, Kevin sets out to find a new castle. Will he find the perfect place to call his own?' (Publication summary)

'Monty lives on a perfect island in the middle of a magical sea. Sometimes the sea throws up something interesting … and Monty goes on an amazing adventure!

'On a tiny island far away, in a sea that ripples with magic, Monty never knows what he might find…
'The most unexpected things wash up on Monty's Island. And a golden egg might be his most amazing find yet!
'But when a pair of flying monsters and a mysterious explorer arrive, it seems the egg is about to hatch into a very big problem.
'Can Monty find a way to solve it? Surely he can! All he needs is a little help from his friends. And the Hairy Horrible.
'An adventurous and entertaining new series from beloved author Emily Rodda.' (Introduction)

'Whitney and Britney are marvellous chooks. Feathery singers, with stunning good looks. Doras glamorous chooks are hot on the trail of a mystery. But will long-lost Gloria ever be found? The Diva detectives are determined to crack the case!' (Publication summary)

'A family of wolves leaves their mansion in Moravia, returns to their Scottish homeland where they fight for their right to live among society and save the castle that has been in their family for generations from a crooked developer.


'Boris Greycoat is a friendly young wolf who likes meeting people and trying new foods. His father Randall Greycoat is becoming an expert in speaking French and playing table tennis. Boris's mother, Leonora Greycoat, likes to practise her warm, reassuring smiles. Wolves need to look reassuring if they are to flourish in society.

'Excited to hear the news that wolves are to be reintroduced to Scotland, Boris Greycoat and his parents, Randall and Leonora Greycoat embark on a journey back to their ancestral lands. However, it's more difficult for wolves to travel than one might think, and it seems that Scotland may not be prepared for sophisticated wolves like the Greycoats. A deliciously funny tale, with equally amusing illustrations, about being judged for what, rather than who you are.' (Publication summary)

'On a beautiful island far away, on a sea that ripples with magic, Monty never knows what he might find . . .

'Monty, Tawny and friends receive some startling news: Scary Mary and her pirate crew are on their way, looking for a new island to call home. What can they do? Hiding is not an option— especially when Bunchy accidentally turns the whole island stripey with her new magic wand. It's going to take one of Monty's best ideas to save them!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Whitney and Britney are two gorgeous chooks, 
'Fluffy and silky with stunning good looks.

'Dora is perplexed about where her chooks go each night. Little does she know, they are Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas!' 

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Little Lydia loves sport. She lives in the outback and is friends with all the animals. When she asks Emu, Kangaroo and Koala to play sport with her, she soon discovers that each of them has a special talent. But does Lydia have a gift for sport too? And if she does, how will she discover it? An inspiring celebration of self-belief, the joy to be had in sport, and the importance of persistence.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The second book in Nette Hilton's irresistible emerging readers series for self-described princesses who dislike waiting around for things (especially princes) and can't resist a challenge from a troll (big brother).

Princess Peony has zero interest in waiting for a unicorn, a fairy princess or a silly prince until the Troll (her brother) tells her she'll never get one because she's not even a real princess. Then, The lovely Princess decides a Prince on a horse, with a big JUMPING LEAPING HOUND AND A SAVAGE LION OR TWO would be VERY handy. Trolls are to be ignored but sometimes they’re ASKING for it, if you really want to know. As only she can, Princess Peony manages to prove that she's a Princess and make her brother think he's a Prince, which he absolutely doesn't want to be. Of course, only she can turn him back into a Troll and restore order to the kingdom. This will involve some kissing, some frogs and a lot of surprises.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Duck Duck . . . Moose? No no no! Everyone knows it’s supposed to be Duck Duck GOOSE! This hilarious story is for fans of ducks and mooses and geese. (Wait... should that be ducks and gooses and meese?)'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Imagine if you found a strange egg in a mysterious forest, and then you brought it home... And when it hatched, out popped a baby DINOSAUR!

'Maybe you'd adopt it as your pet? You could play and do chores together and have lots of fun.

'But what would you do when it grows... and GROWS... and GROWS?

'Find out what Molly does, in this funny tale about a special friendship.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Kevin has some new playmates. They are cute and cuddly and they're here to stay... but not if Kevin has anything to do with it! See what happens when two adorable kittens barge into Kevin's life and make themselves at home. How will this fussy feline cope?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.