New Releases by Libby Gleeson

A celebration of sibling love in all its forms ... This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns adorable, heartwarming and hilarious. With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Sara Acton, Jane Godwin, Libby Gleeson, Andrew Joyner, Zanni Louise, Jan Ormerod, Anna Pignataro and Jedda Robaard, Stories for Big Brothers and Sisters is the perfect collection for any family awaiting a new arrival. Includes: Soon, Too Busy Sleeping, I''ll Always Be Older Than You and The Swap.

The complete Cleo collection in a beautiful hardback edition, starring a little girl with a big imagination, created by children''s book legends Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood.

A book for pre school children about being SunSmart for the Cancer Council of Victoria, Australia.

Charlie loves the sea. He loves the seashells and the seahorses, the sharks and the stingrays, the crabs and the crayfish. He loves the gentle waves that creep up onto the sand and tickle his toes. He loves the huge wild waves that crash onto the sand and make the beach tremble. But most of all he loves the whales.

A young mouse eagerly awaits the arrival of her new sibling.

The planes kept flying low above them. They were dropping bombs and the noise drowned out all other sounds. After an hour the signal rang out and they surged forward through the smoke. Thousands of men screaming and yelling, their line was kilometres wide. Behind them came Monash''s tanks, those huge, new mobile machines. They smothered the land they ran over; flattening the crops and then any wire left standing. With Russia out of the war, the Germans have sent all the troops to the Western Front. Almost defeated, a small group of Australians fight to hold the enemy back at Villers-Brettoneux. Weary after years of fighting and deadlock, Ned and his mates know that the war will be lost if they can''t turn the tide. More and more, Ned''s thoughts turn to home, not knowing if he will ever see his family, or his brother, again.

Three children find a way to say goodbye to their old house before they move.

The planes kept flying low above them. They were dropping bombs and the noise drowned out all other sounds. After an hour the signal rang out and they surged forward through the smoke. Thousands of men screaming and yelling, their line was kilometres wide. Behind them came Monash''s tanks, those huge, new mobile machines. They smothered the land they ran over; flattening the crops and then any wire left standing. With Russia out of the war, the Germans have sent all the troops to the Western Front. Almost defeated, a small group of Australians fight to hold the enemy back at Villers Brettoneux. Weary after years of fighting and deadlock, Ned and his mates know that the war will be lost if they can''t turn the tide. More and more, Ned''s thoughts turn to home, not knowing if he will ever see his family, or his brother, again.

If only Jessie would lie down. If only she would go to sleep. But nothing will settle her ... except maybe a little sisterly know-how.

A beautifully presented slipcase edition of two delightful books for early readers by an award-winning team.

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A beautiful new edition of a groundbreaking book by award-winning author Libby Gleeson, this is a heart-warming look at the busy days of working mums and their pre-schoolers. It''s early morning and everyone is arriving at the noisy childcare centre. Mum is going to work - "Bye, Mum!" But what do mums do all day at work? And are the children as busy as their mummys? With adorable artwork from illustrator Leila Rudge, this is a fun and reasurring read for working mothers to share with their little ones.

Amy and Louis live next door to each other, and their lives are closely intertwined. Theirs is a life rich in imagination-they see dragons in the clouds and make castles out of cardboard. But when Amy''s family moves to another country, the children are separated and the colour drains out of their lives. Until Louis discovers how to rebuild their special bond.

Banjo is an old farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken and they never see eye to eye. Can they ever be friends?

Meet Cleo, a little girl with a big imagination. In the first Cleo story, Cleo''s best friend is away, her parents are busy, and there''s nothing to do but count raindrops, or tidy her room. Just when she thinks she''ll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea. In the second story, Cleo longs for a pet but her mum and dad say no. Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere unexpected.

A striking story about loneliness, friendship and what it means to move house and start life afresh.

In this delightful companion to The Cleo Stories: The Necklace and the Present, Cleo comes up with ingenious ways to make a new friend and find a pet.

SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2016 Cleo''s best friend is away, her parents are busy, and there''s nothing to do but count raindrops - or tidy her room. Just when she thinks she''ll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea. In the next story, Cleo longs for a pet but her mum and dad say no. Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere unexpected. Two more endearing stories about Cleo, the little girl with a big imagination who always finds a way to have fun, from the creators of The Cleo Stories: The Necklace and the Present. Praise for The Necklace and the Present: ''The stories are full of warmth, authenticity and humour.'' Books + Publishing

Meet Cleo, a little girl with a big imagination - a memorable character created by children''s book legends Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood. WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2015 Cleo desperately wants a necklace. Her parents say special presents are only for birthdays but Cleo doesn''t want to wait. In the second story, it''s her mum''s birthday and Cleo doesn''t know what to give her - until she has the best idea of all. Delightful, warm and irresistible, these stories show how a little girl with a big imagination can always find a way to have fun. Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood have collaborated on a number of much-loved and award-winning picture books, including Amy and Louis and Clancy and Millie and the Very Fine House.

This new edition will feature updated content while keeping the voice of an author at the fore. Writing a narrative is more complex than writing any other text type and this book provides teachers with descriptions and activities to help students focus upon and create their own narratives. Icons within the new edition also provides teachers with a supporting digital resource on the PETAA website that links the work with the Australian Curriculum: English and other digital works.

‘They have bayonets,’ whispered Ralph. ‘This is no parade drill.’ We drew back more tightly into the shadow. A soldier beat his fist on the door. David Bellamy fears the strange new land of New South Wales, its inhabitants and its wild creatures. He fears the Governor himself: the swearing, cursing Governor Bligh. Then on the anniversary of British settlement in Sydney, 26th January, 1808, David and his new friends, Kitty and Ralph, witness the military march on Government House from the streets of Sydney Town.

''The soldiers are coming,'' he said. ''They are checking every house. There is free grog for all.'' ... The air was full with the smell of bonfires. Their glare illuminated the night sky and showed to us the streets filled with drunken soldiers and scared citizenry, us amongst them. David Bellamy fears the strange new land of New South Wales, its inhabitants and its wild creatures. He fears his relatives who have taken him in, and the Governor himself-the swearing, cursing Governor Bligh. Then on the anniversary of British settlement in Sydney, 26th January, 1808, David and his new friends, Kitty and Ralph, witness the military march on Government House from the streets of Sydney Town.