AustLit

'Ever wondered why there are so many books about bears? Discover the grizzly truth in this bear-all account.

'Bears are tired. Sick and tired. And just when they are in the middle of something really good—like sleeping, snoozing or napping—too many storybooks mean they have to stop what they are doing—that is sleeping—and get up and be part of a story. Every story. Well, the bears have had enough. They are going on strike. This hilarious book looks at some alternatives for all the parts bears play in stories. But what sort of animal could be... just right?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks

'A sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox

'But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late

'Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate!

'The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with…' (Publication summary)

'Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)

'Bear likes to dive into the deep blue ocean, blowing bubbles and turning somersaults. He wakes with the sun and sleeps with the moon. 

'One morning, Bear is shocked to discover that his coat has changed. Is Bear dreaming? Or are two cheeky polar bear cubs responsible?'   (Publication summary)

'It's a rainy day and Turtle loves to splish, splosh, splash through the puddles. 'Good morning, Snail!' he cries. But Snail doesn't feel like coming out of his shell. Turtle waits patiently and creates a beautiful shelter for his friend from the rainy days. Maybe Snail and the sun will come out tomorrow...' (Publication summary)

'The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back!

'There is music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bears friends help him find the perfect instrument to play?' (Publication summary)

'Is your dad big and tall, gentle and fun? Can you climb up his legs, over his head, slide down his neck and ride on his back? Maybe your dad is a giraffe!' (Publication summary)

'The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud. This is the fourth book about the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear. ' (Publisher's blurb)

'Snail and Turtle are friends. They are different from each other. Sometimes they like the same things, sometimes not. But they always like doing things together. A delightful story of friendship from the best-selling Stephen Michael King. ' (Publication summary)

'Ren knows that it's almost time for Bear's big sleep, but she needs just one more day with him.

'One day to explore the winter together - the last of the coloured leaves, the snow as it floats and swirls to the ground, the sun and the moon and the stars.

'One more day to play and dance and wonder.' (From the publisher's website.)

"There is just one creature bothing him: a persistent flea. Bear tries to get away, but Flea just won't leave him alone. When Bear finally gets rid of Flea, he finds that he misses him - and a new friendship is born." (Source: Trove)

"Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story but he keeps getting interrupted by characters from other stories - a pirate, a queen, even some monsters. To get a chance to tell his story, he has to convince the others that they are in the wrong book." (Source: Trove)

''What we need is a tree!' said Bonny. 'I completely agree,' said Pop. Bonny and Pop are bursting with ideas. Pop's ideas are big and brave and Bonny's ideas are simple and clever. When they decide to make something that will attract the birds, they come up with ideas for a tree. A brave tree, a clever tree - a magnificent tree.' (Publication summary)

'When Piglet cannot find her mother, all of the barnyard animals try to make her feel better, but Piglet wants nothing but Mama.' (Source: Trove)