Mama Ocean had eyes that sparkled, like the sunlight on the sea, and tresses which tumbled and trailed through the tides.But something is troubling Mama Ocean. Who will help her?
After she is set a challenge to test her wisdom, Ling Li returns from the village marketplace with only a lantern to light her way. How will she prove herself to her father?Ling Li’s Lantern is a heart-warming story about compassion, kindness and the true nature of wisdom.
Each day Esmeralda collects a variety of objects and waddles down the hill.Everyone wonders why the Saddleback sow is carrying a bottle, fencing wire and a pair of trousers in her mouth.Only Esmeralda knows. Nothing will stop her.Esmeralda’s Nest is a sweet story introducing children to the days of the week and the way that animals nest.
In 1956 Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Student John Wing was so proud of his country, one of the friendliest places on earth. But when world tensions dominated the news, John wrote an urgent letter suggesting how to change the Closing Ceremony to bring all nations together as one.
Molly can see the music. Colours flash brilliantly as she listens. The music takes her on a journey into places filled with colour, revealing connections between music, emotions, and the world we live in.The Colour of Music mixes art, music and the written word in a truly synesthetic experience.
Denver flushes all kinds of things down the toilet but never stops to think about what happens to them once they are gone. One night, while he sleeps, the ocean begins to stir, no longer able to supress its fury over how it’s being treated. Can Denver and his sister Maisy make things right before it’s too late?This engaging story touches on the concepts of sustainability and the protection of our natural environment all while keeping a tongue placed firmly in its cheek.
For many refugees the alphabet represents the start of a new language and a new future, but Anisa’s Alphabet is different.A poignant and highly imaginative telling of one girl’s story which will appeal to children and adults alike. Come with Anisa, and see things through her eyes.
