HADLEY IS NO ORDINARY OWL. He knows things owls shouldn't be able to know. From his hollow in a majestic river red gum tree on a Murray riverbank, Hadley is guided through his lonely life by his peculiar winking, fierce intuition and intelligent heart.His uniqueness taints him as suspicious to neighbouring wildlife, but the news that his tree will soon be destroyed alarms all who share his home.Embarking on a brave and dangerous quest to save his tree, Hadley's courage and persistence begin to unearth the magic of possibility. But will Hadley's efforts alone be enough? Can his neighbours - Lady, an excitable parrot; her mate Eugene; and old Nedd, a scruffy and unrefined koala - find their own courage and lend Hadley the help he needs before it's too late?*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old
Sometimes it is hard fitting in, but it is even harder when you are a koala in a new bushland filled with a diverse community of quirky and boisterous animals, where things can often get wild.However, if the other animals take the time to stop and listen, they might just learn something new about their furry neighbour.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old
Embarking on a transformative journey, a little turtle discovers that fear is a universal companion, present in the hearts of all of us, including the brave. By learning strategies to calm the body, the turtle focuses on making choices that give it meaning and purpose. Ultimately real strength emerges when we courageously face our fears.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"A helpful reminder that fear is felt by all, even those who look the bravest. This book has some amazing examples to help push through the fear and to teach our little ones how to live life to the fullest!" Cleo... Indie Book Reviewer
As they travel across the open seas in a small rowboat, an adventurous little turtle teaches a reluctant young girl that she will have to be courageous if she wants to follow her destiny.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"A beautiful reminder to be brave, even when there is no clear pathway forward. A phenomenal read that highlights the importance of being thankful for the past while courageously leaping into the future, absolutely amazing!" Sandy Indie Book Reviewer
My Brain and My Guts Talk to My Heart follows on from the author's first two books My Brain is My Best Friend and My Brain Has Made Friends with My Guts, teaching children about the role their heart has in keeping their other organs healthy.This book highlights how what we eat affects the function of our vital organs.If you eat well and exercise, you can be good friends to your brain, guts and heart for life.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"A perfect book to teach kids about the importance of taking care of our heart, in such an easy-to-understand way! I love this ongoing series from these two spectacular authors for all the ways they have helped me show my young children how to take care of their body for a long and happy life." Ellie... Indie Book Reviewer
KENNY THE KOOKABURRAis on the hunt for some yummy kookaburra breakfast, but Kenny's mum has warned him not to fly too close to human backyards, or he might become trapped like Old Uncle George.Will Kenny listen to his mum's warning?Or will his hungry tummy get the better of him?*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old "A reminder of my own children, all very excited to play and not very excited to pay attention! A beautiful book with a thrilling adventure and a sweet and happy ending." Lee Indie Book Reviewer
LIU JO WEI IS A TRUE TALEbased upon the experiences of a young, motherless Chinese boy who arrived with his father at the goldfields of Little Bendigo, Ballarat in 1901.He looked very different, spoke no English, wore strange clothes and had a weird hairstyle.Coming to live in a very strange, foreign land far from his home village in China meant life for Liu Jo became very difficult...This is his story!*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old"A fascinating historical account of a young boy's difficulty and hardship. Showcases triumph over adversity with a happy ending for all..." Peter, Indie Book reviewer
NIGHT OR DAY, WHEN FAR AWAY,kisses from Nanna are on their way.Rain or shine, across the air, find Nanna's kisses everywhere! *Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"I could feel the love through the pages! A beautiful rhyme of a grandparents' love, no matter the circumstance. Some kisses we all need in our life." Michelle... Indie Book Reviewer
BASED ON TRUE EVENTS, LETTERS FROM THE EMU WARtells the story of the Great Emu War of 1932 from the unique perspective of those who won.Follow Edward R Long-toe, William J Whistlebeak, John Feathers and others through their adventuresbefore, during and after the war. Read journal entries, newspaper articles and letters to and from their loved ones. With every turn of the page, you will gain a deeper understanding of the life and times of emus at war."A delightfully clever envisioning of the Australian Emu War. From war to love, friendship to bravery, this story had everything. Times of comedic genius had me laughing at this imagining of the world through an emu's eyes..." Jade, Indie Book reviewer
IT'S COMPLICATED HAVING FREAKISH ABILITIES.Yushan, Adira and Lucas struggle to hide their secrets and to put their powers to good use.Yushan lays eggs. He doesn't want to; it just happens and it's difficult to deal with.Adira reads minds. She's meant to help the people she hears, but instead, Adira helps herself.Lucas sends people to sleep with vibrations he creates while singing. Lucas wishes that his power was more impressive.When Yushan starts a podcast, the three finally have the chance to talk about their abilities.Destiny brought them together. Now, anything can happen...*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old"An exploration of imagination and being special in ways we do not often see in ourselves... Very clever and worth the read..." Patricia, Indie Book reviewer
BE WARY OF THE SHADOW WORLD AROUND US AND KNOW THIS BOOK IS YOUR DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARKNESS. Much like in your house, shadows can be scary until you turn the light on. The same goes for the online world. Sometimes when we do not know what we are looking at or dealing with, it can be overwhelming and potentially dangerous.We are here to help you navigate your way around this online world, arming you with your very own knowledge torch. Together we can light up these shadowy areas of the online world to know what you may soon experience, what to believe online and what to be cautious of. There are times when you may mess up,but we are here to tell you that you are not alone. We can show you how to get out of those shadows and back into the safety of the light. This book is the creation of experts who share their experience and knowledge with you,so your world is less at risk of slipping into the Shadow World beyond your device screens...Plus, you may find a new interest in the cybersecurity world along the way!Australia's best selling Cyber Security book for all ages*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old"An invaluable resource of information and education for all users of the internet... A prolific book for the ages and a blessing for the youth who are most susceptible... Brilliant!" Andrew, Indie Book reviewer
ABBEY WAS SHY...Not just scared to talk in front of the class shy but wandering the school yard alone shy. When her favourite Grandma gives her a unique notebook on her 10th birthday Abbey's life is changed forever.Inside the Notebook is a fantastical journey for all readers that emphasises the importance of having your own voice and for believing in yourself always.*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old"A transformational story about finding your voice and the power of determination... A great read with unique characters and a narrator who must find her bravery." Zachary, Indie Book reviewer
FEAR IS A GREEN, YUCKY LOOKING MONSTER who likes to distort our thoughts and tries to stop us from enjoying the happy and exciting moments in life.A captivating tale to teach us where fear stems from and how to deal with those strange feelings as well as causing a giggle or two along the way.FEAR doesn't need to be scary!After all, there is nothing to fear but FEAR itself."Conceptual, thoughtful and engaging for all young children to love this book... Excellent..." Amanda, Indie Book reviewer
A YOUNG HIPPO STRUGGLES TO FEEL CONFIDENT WITH HER BODY IMAGE.She realises that we all have strengths and learns to understand that beauty is much deeper than what is reflected back to us.The Hippo Who Found True Beauty is the perfect story to show us allhow to celebrate our differences.Sometimes all happiness requires is a new perspective...*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"A moving story of gaining confidence and understanding what true beauty entails..." Susie, Indie Book reviewer
A PIRATE'S LIFE IS FULL OF EXCITING AND DANGEROUS ADVENTURES!Captain Blue Beard and his band of treacherous misfitsknow this all too well!A whimsical tale of a journey on the high seas to discover a life of redemption,harmony and to escape the gates of hell.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"A wonderful children's book for young readers to venture to the seas of adventure! Loved it!" Karen, Indie Book reviewer
BIG BOY IS A BRAVE, RESILIENT AND OLDER KANGAROOwho becomes separated from his mob during a wild storm.Alone and upset he finds a family in the hinterland who teach him to read the starsin the cosmos to map and find his way back home.Will Big Boy be able to use his new skill and be reunited with his mob?*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old "An Australian instant classic for all ages to enjoy... What a wonderful story..." Heather, Indie Book reviewer
MUM SAYS IT IS TIME TO GO...Fionn is a boy who likes routine and he doesn't want to leave the house.But when he puts on his favourite shoes, suddenly his summer day gets brighter.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old"A family adventure that is sure to turn the deepest frown into the largest smile... Truly captures the excitement of a sunny, beach day!" Colleen, Indie Book reviewer
ANNIE ANGEL IS A WONDERFULLY KIND AND CARING ANGEL.Dip and dive through the clouds and come on a magical dream journey with Annie Angel and Tiny Tina.The power of positive thinking leads the way in this uplifting story about learning how to believe in yourself."When unhelpful words are in my head, I'll think of positive words instead." -Tiny Tina"A story of triumph in becoming all you can and not getting upset by what doesn't matter...a great tale for kids to know they are often worth more than they may know... Wonderful..." Travis, indiebook reviewer
WE ALL KNOW THAT FRUIT AND VEGGIES ARE GOOD FOR US BUTMOST OF US DON'T KNOW WHY!The ABCs of Real Food is here to help you.Simple and fun to read it takes your child on a journey through nature's garden.From avocados to zucchinis and the oranges in between, you will be playing along withour colourful characters, fun facts, recipes and health hacks.Come play your way through our ABCs for a brighter, happier you!"So beautifully presented, this wonderful book has the cleverness of gorgeous illustrations and contains intelligent information that will help all parents and children share the experience of learning the value of good food and nutrition. What a special and thoughtful book for all to enjoy..." Margret, IndieBook reviewer
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A CHALLENGE YOU JUST HAD TO TAKE?Ever played Heads and Tails and left it all to fate?Ever been on a Winter Holiday and discovered something magical...?Have you ever been this excited to read a book of tall tales with a twist before...?Then you must join in with Maggie, Jonny and the many other amazing characters and places within these pages to uncover their exciting adventures held within this collection of short stories for all ages to enjoy! "The fun makes you smile and the words carry you along with ease...what a gorgeous collection by a new author who is going to be one to watch in the future...marvellous..." Simone, Indiebook reviewer
NOSE PICK FOR AN ADVENTURE.HAVE A SLIMY LOAD OF FUN.Just use that snot... Don't let it rot.Or leave your nose to run!That green goo has many uses...To sculpt and build and glue,but best of all collect the crumbs.So you can eat it too! "A disgusting lot of fun and laughs...my kids loved it...awesome!" Damien, indiebook reviewer
ON A TROPICAL ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA, MONKEY AND CHICKEN ARE BUSY ATTENDING TO EVERYDAY TASKS.But when the sun goes down and the music starts...Monkey and Chicken break out their coolest grooves as they dance around in shiny shoes.Beneath the speckled light of their moonlit disco ball, dances these two hip dudes, the coolest duo of them all."This book is boogie-nights for kids! Fun and so beautifully illustrated...what a delight for young kids to giggle and wiggle along to...wonderful..." Ingrid, Indiebook reviewer
THE ARRIVAL OF A LITTLE PAINT PONY ON CHRISTMAS MORNING CHANGES THE SIMPLE, QUIET LIFE OF A FAMILY OF FOUR.Adventures lay ahead as the family move to a new home on a farm better suited to the life of a young pony.Pogo turns out to be a naughty little paint pony who gets up to all sorts of mischief and brings love, havoc and laughter into the lives of his family."A fun story of friendship and adventure to be enjoyed by children and parents alike ... great work!" Travis, Indiebook reviewer
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT AND WHAT YOU EAT IMPACTS YOUR GUT HEALTH.'My brain has made friends with my guts' is the follow on from the author's first book 'My brain is my best friend' and is designed to teach children that their brain is impacted by the food that they eat. This book has a strong emphasis on eating healthy foods to make us feel good inside and gives us lots of energy to enjoy life."A very good book for children and even parents to gain the knowledge of diet and foods working together...well thought out and enjoyable..." Craig, Indiebook reviewer
EVERY PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE IS SPECIAL.Each person has something extraordinary about them that no one else can have.Lola and her amazing younger brother, Theo, find all kinds of wonderful gifts amongst their circle of unique friends.Take a peek inside and find out if any of their friends are like you..."A fun and thoughtful way to encourage social understanding for children...well done and very enjoyable..." Vivian, Indiebook reviewer
THE BEST PART OF THE WALK WITH EMILY AND HER SISTER, MEL, WAS THAT SCRUFF GOT TO WEE BEHIND ANY GIVEN TREE...ONLY ON THIS DAY, HIS LITTLE PEE SETS OFF A MAGICAL PORTAL THAT HE AND THE GIRLS CANNOT FLEE.Mel leaps in after them, only to be trapped in a strange place of flying coloured eggs and waterfalls of yummy chocolate. They happen upon a funny bucktoothed creature who hops about like he owns the place because he does! It is the home of the Easter Bunny and he finds having visitors is not very amusing..."A delightful fun story of innocence and cuteness for all children to share in...and who doesn't love a chocolate waterfall!" Ruth, Indiebook Reviewer.
NEW BABY GUM LEAF, EUCA, LIVES IN AN ENCHANTING AUSTRALIAN 'GHOST GUM' TREE WITH HIS FAMILY.He is ready to explore and discover the many new wonders about him in his magical home.Euca meets fascinating wildlife who introduce themselves to him and teach him lessons about the beauty of nature and the wonders of the bush that surround him.Everything in nature is alive and made up of energy and for EUCA, it is a great time to be a leaf!"The perfect family life is full of love, even for a leaf...a wonderful story of life through the view of a young leaf as he sees the entire world about him...great work..." Alison, Indiebook reviewer
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A MABBIT LIKE MOLLY WHO CAN SWING LIKE A MONKEY AND HOP LIKE A RABBIT?One morning as Molly Mabbit awakens to a bright, starry day she finds herself in a world surrounded by unusual wonders and delights.Join Molly Mabbit while she meets friends who are just like her and together they jump and flip higher than the moon and stars!"Dr Suess flavours abound in this magical fun story of a small creature looking for something we all enjoy, a friend...great book and to be enjoyed by all..." Tanya, Indiebook reviewer
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