Amy and Louis are best friends who call Cooee across the play area to each other. When Amy’s family moves across the world, Louis wonders whether she will still hear his call. A picture book for the very young

Review:
Here is a perfect rendition of the creative, imaginative play that is intrinsic to the universal republic of childhood ... Who needs texts on child psychology when there are perceptive picture books like this that say it all with such aesthetically expressed insights? Magpies

Two small children wake early and crawl to their parents room. Here they climb into the end of the bed and get happily tangled in their parents' feet. The game ends with all four of them cuddling on the pillows.

Review:
Libby Gleeson's rollicking, rhyming text is a delight to read aloud. In just over 100 words, she adds a lively counterpoint to the mad but affectionate playfulness of the parents and their very young children. Alison Gregg, Magpies

In this picture book, a small boy has to feed the chooks and shut them up for the night. On this night, one is missing and he must find it before the fox comes.

Honour Book Picture Book of the Year, Children's Book Council 2004
Shortlisted Early Childhood Book of the Year, Children's Book Council 2004

The journey to school is an everyday, grey-day experience for Jack. On his way to the bus stop, however, Jack is rescued by his imagination. Bit by bit the ordinary world is transformed into a place of wonder and infinite possibilities.

Awards:
Picture Book of the Year in the Children's Book Council Awards 2002

Dad and Amy go to the dump but while Dad throws away lots of rubbish, Amy gathers up what she wants to play with. By the time they go home, there's more junk than they started out with. Wonderful images of garbage. Illustrated by John Winch

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Jen is scared of the big dog down the street. Her brother and his friend Diep decide to scare the dog by dancing under the Chinese Lion Dance costume. When they come out of their yard, the dog is not where it should be, safe behind the fence.Illustrated by Armin Greder.

Awards: The Prime Minister's Multicultural Award, 1992

When Dad picks up Annie, Jess and baby Jack from kindergarten, they wonder what could have happened to Mum on the way home. Their fantasy takes in their world of nursery rhyme and fairy tale. Illustrated by Craig Smith.

Awards:
Honour Book in the Children's Book Council Awards, 1993

Review:
'Characterization is simply superb. Definitely not to be missed.' Kevin Steinberger, Magpies

When mothers drop off their children at day-care, what does each group know about the other's day? This book shows what jobs mothers do and what happens in the secure world of quality care. Illustrated by Penny Azar.

Awards:
Short listed for the Prime Minister's Multicultural Award, 1993

Ned tells all his friends at child-care that his Uncle David is a giant. Then the parents decide to let the children go and meet Ned's Uncle. What happens is not exactly as the parents plan.Illustrated by Armin Greder

When a little girl is put to bed early to have her sleep she responds by trying to get each of the toys in her room to have her sleep for her. Illustrated by Armin Greder.

Review:
'Gleeson's concisely phrased text has a rhythmical, dream-like quality which hints at the archetypal nature of the ritual being framed in this oh-so-simple tale for bed-time.' Robyn Sheahan Bright, Magpies

A princess grows up with the powerful memory of a taste she enjoyed in her childhood. She determines to marry the one who can cook for her the most wonderful, taste tempting, mouthwatering dishes imaginable. A feminist fairy tale. Illustrated by Armin Greder.

A bear imprisoned in a medieval circus is forced to dance for the mocking crowd. Finally it can take the torment no longer and determines to set itself free. A powerful myth of the origin of Ursa Major. Illustrated By Armin Greder.

Awards:
Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi, 2000, Fiction for Infants Category.
Short listed CBC Picture Book of the Year

Review:
'This book owes its extraordinary power to the splendid images which contain many sophisticated allusions to an impressive pictorial tradition extending from Honore Daumier to the German expressionists, whilst at the same time offering a coherent perspective full of engaging and seductive appeal.' Bologna judges' report.