Come By Chance

"Out walking far away from anywhere, Bertha comes across a little abandoned tumbledown house. She sets about repairing the rundown cottage and soon settles into her new cosy home which she names Come by Chance. There she lives, all alone, until one wet and wintry night when, one by one, animals come from far and wide to take refuge in her shelter. Bertha will leave no one out in the cold, and she welcomes them all in to snuggle by the fire. The tiny house becomes crowded, but is filled with joyous music and dance. When spring arrives, however, it is time for the animals to leave - but Bertha takes comfort in the knowledge that her friends will be back to visit next winter and Come by Chance will again be filled with music and laughter. Come by Chance is a warm and gentle story about friendship, and the joy to be found in providing shelter and hospitality to those in need."--Provided by publisher.

Luke's Way of Looking

All the boys in Mr Barraclough’s class see things the same way, except for Luke who looks at things differently. When the teacher sees Luke’s paintings, he goes ballistic! Then one day Luke discovers a place where he feels at home and his whole perception of the world changes. A sophisticated picture book. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Louise Builds a Boat

Summary: Louise imagines building her ideal boat, one with a wooden deck for games, a crow's nest for watching dolphins, and a figurehead to paint

Isabella's Bed

Come on a magical journey in Isabella's bed, a romantic adventure story from the multi-award-winning author/illustrator of the Clive Eats Alligators series.
Whenever we stayed at Grandmother s house, we always slept in Isabella s bed. It stood in the attic with all the other things from South America Who is the mysterious Isabella Grandmother talks about? And why won t Grandmother look through the sandalwood chest with her grandchildren? When Isabella s bed flies off into the night, and takes the children with it, the answers to these questions are revealed

Great Galloping Galoot

New Zealand author

Galoot was a clumsy giraffe.
But his father always told him,
"When walking, walk tall."
And his mother told him,
"When running, run fast."
And they bother said
"Galoot, always be your best."
So when the other animals need help, can the great galoot live up to his name?

Clive Eats Alligators

While Frank eats muesli for breakfast and Rosie enjoys eggs and bacon, Clive prefers to eat alligators.
Follow a delightful group of children as they discover and celebrate their individual differences.

Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo

Ernie is going to live in Arnhem Land for a year. He flies above the desert, travels over the floodplains, crosses the East Alligator river and arrives at his new home.
Here are Ernie's letters to Clive, Nicky, Rosie, Frank, Tessa and Celeste describing the life he discovers with his new friends in their wild and beautiful land.

Beegu

A Red Fox Book
Summary: A small creature from space finds no welcome on Earth, until she meets a group of children on a playground. Suggested level: junior

Louise Builds a House

Louise decides to build a house. But not just any house - this will be the perfect home, with all her favourite things.

Pipimoomoo

Pbk. ed
Summary: Pipimoomoo always wore jeans, until one day her friend lent her a skirt. Delighted by this, she persuades her mother to make one especially for her. After visits to the fabric shop, and then helping her mother to sew it up, Pipimoomoo finally gets a skirt of her own. (Publisher)
New Zealand author