New Releases by Libby Gleeson

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. Meet Cleo, the little girl with a big imagination, who solves problems in creative and delightful ways and always finds ways to have fun. Read all the Cleo stories from an award-winning, legendary team: Cleo and the Necklace Cleo and the Present Cleo makes a Friend Cleo wants a Pet Set in a comforting domestic world, these warm and irresistible stories altogether in one volume for the first time are perfect for kids learning to read and transitioning from picture books to chapter books. ''Exquisitely and extensively illustrated with pictures that bring Gleeson''s little family affectionately to life.'' Katharine England, Adelaide Advertiser

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 simple but heart-felt story about the wonders of the natural world and the rewards of patience'' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD ''Libby Gleeson''s words are lyrical, and Hannah Somerville''s illustrations are almost ethereal as they combine to make a story that is as magical as the whales themselves'' READPLUS

We''re waiting for our baby. Wait, wait, wait. ''When will the baby come, Mum?'' ''Soon.'' A delightful story that perfectly captures the excitement of waiting for the arrival of a new baby.

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When two children find a book lying in the dust they take it with them and take care of it so that they might use it to feed their imagination again and again.

A bear imprisoned in a medieval circus is forced to perform night after night before a mocking crowd, but she finally can no longer stand the torment and determines to set herself free.

Sander vindt zijn verhuizing niet leuk. Als hij in een van de lege verhuisdozen is gekropen, hoort hij een stem. Het meisje wil graag met hem meedoen. Oblong prentenboek met paginagrote illustraties in aquarel en krijt. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Amy and Louis are the best of friends. They do everything together and go everywhere together. But when Amy and her family move far away, to the other side of the world, these best friends wish more than ever that they could see each other... until they learn that the best friendships can last over any distance.

The vivid and compelling story of a young girl fleeing Afghanistan with her family and their journey to Australia. Inspired by a true story.

The triplets'' sixth birthday is coming up and the girls insist on buying individual presents for each other. They set out on a big shopping trip, but it''s hard to choose the right thing. Eventually the big day arrives and they end up playing with the presents they have given rather than the ones they have received.

It''s a long way to the beach and back. Can Clancy walk it all by himself?

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. This is a loving, moving, goose-bumping tale of deep friendship. The spare, evocative text-enhanced by illustrations of rare sensitivity and insight-strike directly at the heart.

In the early morning, two children make their way to the cave of their parents'' bed and enjoy being cuddled there.

Award-winning picture book creator Libby Gleeson explains the complex process of making a picture book. It begins with the ideas, and proceeds, step by step, through writing, proofing, presenting to the publisher and so on. The book contains many examples and comments from well-known Australian writers and illustrators. Ages 9+

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, p, e.

An ordinary day is not so ordinary when Jack starts daydreaming on his way to school.

Novel for primary school-age readers. Lizzie and Joanne go to great lengths to track down their favourite writer, R U Goodfellow, and invite the author as a mystery guest to a party for their teacher, who is just as enthusiastic about Goodfellow as they are. The author''s identity proves a big surprise for all. Author is a prolific children''s writer whose previous titles include ''Eleanor, Elizabeth'', a novel for older readers, and ''Big Dog'', a picture book. Illustrations throughout.

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._

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

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.

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''.

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.