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In the 1850s, the long arm of destiny stretched across the oceans and plucked young George Parsons and some rabbits from a village in England and brought them to a grazier's property in south eastern Australia. The boy, who was ill-treated, made good his escape, as did the rabbits. Both went forth and multiplied. Both cleared the land, one at the bidding of the government, the other because it could. Both changed this ancient land forever. This story follows George Parsons' son and his brood as they and the rabbits independently made their way from east to west Australia. Great-grandson, Alan Parsons, the central figure of this book, was born in the WA Wheatbelt on the eve of the Great Depression. By then the rabbits had become a source of food and cash for rural survival. So began Alan's life of uncharted opportunities in the Golden West. Julie Lenora Parsons is an artist and designer who has been a closet writer all her life. She is no stranger to imaginings, but it is her work in design for performance where she learnt to apply her investigative principles to the realisation of theatre productions. Curiosity led to an interest in the history of performance and finally to the completion of a Masters thesis on the Harlequin at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Not content with hearsay, Julie has researched and debunked apparently misleading family stories. Along the way she found two family historians who were able to assist her in realising the early part of this book. After that she worked solely with her father to bring to life his fascinating and colourful stories.

Poor little Sally the Sleepless Squirrel, is unable to hibernate.Will she be able to find somewhere safe over Winter?A beautifully illustrated tale of hope and love, of new families and joy.

Livy is a honey bee who spends her days gathering nectar and pollen from flowers with other worker bees. But Livy runs into trouble when her determination to express who she really is and what she values in life runs counter to the rest of the hive. Ultimately she is called before the Queen Bee to plead her case. For children of all ages, Livy Little Honey Bee intends to explore the courage and self-confidence it takes to stand up for who you are as well as the nature of honey bees and the critical contribution they make to our environment through pollination of earth's flowering plants. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to the Pollinator Partnership, the Natural Resources Defense Council and other organizations dedicated to preserving the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education and research.

When Isabela and her mum visit the Galapagos Islands, Isabela is set the task of finding the treasure of Galapagos. She immediately begins to locate what she thinks will be buried pirate gold, only to meet disappointment at every turn. Until she truly opens her eyes and see what the real treasures of this island paradise are. A beautifully illustrated science and nature story book.

Maddox was bright and boisterous. His life was full of friends, dancing and skating!One day a mysterious illness threatened to take that away.Only his little sister, Tilda knew the truth!

It's Christmas Eve and everyone is buzzing, everyone except Bertie, who's too nervous to join in the fun. But when Santa shows up with a surprising request, Bertie will have to discover his courage - or risk keeping Santa from his delivery route. This is the second book in the Toy Library collection, a series that models self-confidence, friendship and the beauty of kindness.

Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition is a haunting family mystery set in an Irish seaside town. Gothic in mood, the language of this novel evokes a not-so-distant past. "Maisie picturd Sally's lang, thick hair meanderin doon hir bak as she tippa rippa rappered on the shouler o the girl in front. An she minded singin an dancin an playin at the corner fur oors on end atween factory bells, schuil bells an dusty bluebells." But life is far from idyllic in the tight-knit community surrounding the factory, as secrets flit from one Hallowe'en Eve to the next. "Pithy with Ulster Scots, old rhymes, cures and sayings, there is a sense of magic to it all. A book to warm your heart on a cold winter's night." Ruth McKee, The Irish Times.

History repeats itself. It has to. Until someone listens. The supernatural world is rife with inequality and division; the path to harmony littered with secrets and demanding sacrifice. Brannon and Asher must confront the consequences of four hundred years of hurt and finally question why some can inherit a magical afterlife of solar splendour, whilst others are doomed to the darkness of a moonless night. The supernatural world needs Brannon and Asher, but it doesn't need them together anymore. When the Myst calls, who will be the one to answer?

BoBo is an orphaned baby elephant who lives in a Sanctuary in Kenya. His new best friend, Iris, a wise and whimsical Egret, teaches him how to survive and thrive in his new elephant family. This is the second title in the BoBo and Iris series of books, intended to explore the life skills learned by elementary schoolers, as well as themes of endangered African wildlife. The creators of the BoBo series donate a portion of their royalties to Elephant Sanctuaries including Elephant Aid International and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

These are the people you could meet on any day in any town.Seasons of Affection is a collection of short stories set in the author's home town. A small, ordinary town inhabited by ordinary people, busy with the everyday task of living. Yet a central thread of caring pervades the days. Caring for partners and children, for wider family and friends. For the town itself; its heritage and history. Each of the characters is also searching for friendship, independence, affection, love and self-respect. As the seasons in the natural world transition in colour and personality, so too do the ordinary people in this ordinary town, revealing their hidden needs and their hidden selves in the pursuit of happiness.From tales set within the pandemic, as young and old feel their way through a dramatically changing world bedeviled by fake news, to tales from the Victorian era, it seems that the season may pass, but our affections remain true.

Featuring the writing of multiple-award winning authors from across North America, the UK, Ireland, NZ and Australia, Forgiveness is the Hardest Thing is an inspiring collection to draw from when you too are wondering, how can I forgive?

A collection of Nursery Rhymes for all the adults who want to know what really happened to Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep and Doctor Foster. Not to mention what Mary was actually growing in her garden!When we think of a rhyme, with which we passed time, as a child in the playground at school, It would be a short ditty, but much more the pity, it'd be quite mundane as a rule. For old Jack and Miss Jill, would never speak ill, of their partner beside them in verse. But it caused me to wonder, if the truth we could plunder, would their actual behaviour be worse?Would we discover, that Jill was a lover, of violence and mayhem and death?Or would Little Bo Peep, being fed up with sheep, curse them silently under her breath?And so in this book, we'll be taking a look at the criminal lives of a few,Of our favourite "rhymees", and I trust it will please, or at least raise a giggle or two!

A collection of Nursery Rhymes for all the adults who want to know what really happened to Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep and Doctor Foster. Not to mention what Mary was actually growing in her garden!

Also available in Spanish Translation - If an Elephant Can Wear A Mask So Can You! Animal ABC's is an animal ABC book about masking up and staying safe geared to 3 year olds and above, or self readers 7 - 9 years old. Available in both English and Spanish, this beautifully illustrated whimsical children's picture book with rhymed verses reinforces basic concepts of masking, social distancing and washing your hands. Its lasting relevance continues from the time it was written in 2020 during the height of COVID 19 through today as the world struggles with the far more infectious and dangerous Delta variant of COVID 19.In the United States, where masking for K-12 is mandatory for both students and staff as the 2021 school year begins, this book is a vital and engaging teaching tool.

A work of fiction - sadly based on all too real fact. - Twenty-five years ago her child was stolen.

Tomorrow is Janey's first day of school and worries are falling heavily on her shoulders...

Black and Blue is a contemporary coming-of-age story about mental health, the power of music and trying to find a place in the world.

BoBo is an orphaned baby elephant who lives in a Sanctuary in Kenya. His new best friend, Iris, a wise Egret, teaches him how to survive and thrive in his new elephant family.