New Releases by Libby Gleeson

Libby Gleeson is one of Australia''s most successful writers for young children, the author of 15 novels. As she embarked on her third Hannah book, she decided to keep a journal, from which this book developed. Gleeson takes us on a journey into the heart of literary creation, examining all aspects of writing and language.

Hannah''s new bedroom is almost ready. Tomorrow she can move into a room of her very own. But in a family, things don''t always go as planned, and suddenly, someone else needs Hannah''s room. A third inspiring story about Hannah from this talented author/illustrator team.

Andrew''s sister likes fighting for causes - Now she has involved Andrew and he finds himself keeping secrets from his family and friends and even the girl he really likes; Literature Circles Year 8._

When Dad, Annie, Jess and baby Jack arrive home from kindergarten, hardworking Mum is not there. Where can she be? Annie and Jess put forward all sorts of wonderful explanations, but when Mum finally does come home there''s an even bigger surprise for them. Libby Gleeson''s delightfully quirky fantasy and Craig Smith''s detailed, colourful illustrations are certain to delight young children.

In this story, three children imagine their mother as a heroine in their favorite bedtime stories.

While the children are in school, their mothers go to work in offices, factories, schools, and at home

If I am to marry, says the princess, then it will be to someone that I choose. I will marry the one who is able to prepare for me, the most wonderful, mouth-watering, taste-tempting dishes imaginable. And so the contest is announced.

Two children pass familiar landmarks on their way to school.

Jen decides to deal with her fear of a big dog by scaring him back, but her attempt has an unexpected result.

When Hannah and her family go camping, Hannah wears her skates. She keeps them on despite her older sisters'' teasing, and learns the value of independence and being your own person. Large print, line and wash drawings throughout. Ages 8 - 10.

A family''s frenzied morning preparations for school are halted when the realization dawns that it''s Saturday.

Nine stories featuring Year 8 students and dealing with emotions and relationships. Can be read as separate stories or as a unified whole. Previous novels by the award-winning author are ''Big Dog'', winner of the Australian Multicultural Children''s Literature Award in 1992, and ''Dodger'', winner of the 1991 Australian Children''s Literature Peace Prize and the 1992 IBBY (International Board of Books for Young People) honour diploma.

Picture book for very young children. A little girl is put to bed early by her tired mother. The girl, however, is not tired, and tries to get her toys and other objects in her room to have her ''sleep'' for her, before eventually she does fall asleep. The award-winning auther of ''Dodger'' and ''Big Dog''.

When her best friend Kim moves, Susie goes solo in an effort to uncover the truth about the mysterious Blue Lady who has moved into Kim''s old house.

With the encouragement of a new teacher, Mick takes a role in the school musical, gaining the opportunity to change his own and others'' opinions of himself, and to come to terms with the death of his mother and frequent absences of his lorry driving father.

The papers include: - 1. Correspondence with publishers, her literary agent, Australian illustrators and children. 2. Drafts of Eleanor Elizabeth, I am Susannah, Dodger, Love me, love me not, One Sunday, Mum goes to work, Where''s Mum?, Big dog, Uncle David, Sleep time, The princess and the perfect dish and of television scripts for "Bananas in pyjamas" and "Magic Mountain". 3. Other writings, reviews, publicity material, photographs, newspaper cuttings and material relating to the Melbourne and Sydney Writers'' Festivals, Public Lending Right Committee, Children''s Book Council of Australia. Principal correspondents are Aiden Chambers, Jenny Rowe, Larry Lucas, Naida Wheatley, Craig Smith, Armin Greder, Donna Rawlins and Jill Hickson.