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PLANT, Beckie

May 24, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, New South Wales, Painting & Illustration

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ISBN 978-1-923443-64-8
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Friends, it starts with hello

Making new friends can feel a little scary but all it takes is one small word to open the door to something amazing.

This heartwarming, rhyming story, gently explores the internal worries children often face when meeting someone new.

Through charming characters and sweet illustrations, Friends it starts with Hello encourages young readers to overcome fear, take a chance, and discover the fun to be found with friends.

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ISBN 978-1-922957-60-3
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Amazing like You

A book to grow identity and self-esteem

What makes you amazing?

We can tell our children how amazing they are, or we can help them learn why they’re amazing.

This book uses rhyme and illustration to teach our children to name the qualities that make them amazing.

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ISBN 978-1-923265-10-3
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Bob Anxiety and Me

 

A book to look at anxiety in a fun way and learn some easy strategies

A story about Bob – a helpful friend who can light your way through the struggles of anxiety and make sense of big worries.

Bob will remind you that you are brave, courageous and amazing – even if you are a little bit scared. You can get through anything with Bob by your side.

About the Author

Beckie always wanted to write a children’s book—but it seemed as far away as the stars.

Then one day, Beckie decided she won’t ever know how far the stars actually are until she started walking—so she just started taking steps—some days big ones, some days little ones and the stars moved closer.

On other days, Beckie studied Developmental Trauma, Art therapy, youth work and Counselling, working in youth mental health to help others find their stars and start walking.

CARROLL, Ivor John

May 24, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Autobiography, Justice \ Law \ Crime, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-33-7
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We Sweep the Streets

A police story based on fact

Ivor John Carroll—later to become known as ‘Chris’ short for ‘Xmas Carroll’ but affectionately called ‘Xmas’ by those that knew him well—a self-confessed ratbag—takes us on a sometimes comical and at times emotional journey through what it was to be a ‘copper’ during the 1940-50s.

The array of fascinating characters with whom he worked—some loved, some hated—the continually changing states of ‘the job’, and the many and varied ‘cases’ on which he worked, are related in a frank, politically incorrect and unfiltered manner—he pulls no punches.

These stories would almost certainly have been lost to time had Xmas’ youngest daughter, Vicki, not decided to dust off the hand-typed, yellowing, faded pages (remember typewriters?)—and retype, reformat, edit, and have published these intriguing, true telling’s of a hard but honest man. It could not have been done without the support and help of her husband, Tony, and his capable literary skills. It was a labour of love and a tribute to her father.

These stories are an important part of a legacy that Chris had always wanted to leave to his family—bringing these pages into the light have made that dream a reality.

We Sweep the Streets: A Police Story Based on Fact is the first in what was to be a duology, spanning IJ Carroll’s entire career. However, searches to date have yet to uncover a complete copy of the second manuscript… But the search continues.

RIGBY, Ken

May 23, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Autobiography, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-21-4
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Oddly Enough

Oddly Enough is the story of an Englishman who emigrated to Australia in 1959 to work as a teacher, and, subsequently, as a psychologist, university professor and researcher, in which capacity he has established an international reputation for his work on how bullying can be countered in schools. This led to his becoming recognised internationally, travelling and lecturing worldwide, and receiving the Order of Australia Medal in 2021.

Oddly Enough is written as a flow of consciousness of events as they are remembered and reflected upon from childhood to old age. It is meant to amuse, as well as shed light on significant historical, social, and cultural issues of his time; such as social class; family life; schooling and education; Britain in wartime; National Service; emigration; university life; and adapting to the Australian culture. Finally, it addresses existential questions on the nature of self and the sheer oddity of existence.

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‘This fascinating book succeeds in being three things: a personal document of a fulfilling life; a social history covering England and Australia; and a vivid description of the author’s research and practical work in the area of school bullying. Ken Rigby writes frankly and often amusingly about all these matters. This is a compelling read which will be of interest to anyone interested in personal biography, education, and indeed life in general!’

Peter K Smith
Emeritus Professor, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

‘Oddly Enough is a refreshingly honest autobiography charting Ken’s journey from working class schoolboy to leading international academic, and the characters he meets along the way. It’s a fascinating insight into how his school years and national service helped shape his own approach to classroom teaching, and the inspiration for his research into bullying in school and effective intervention methods.’

Jo Earp.
Editor, Teacher magazine, Australian Council for Education Research

‘This book is captivating and interesting, not only for those who know Ken personally; but also to the bullying research community, which has become very numerous. A fascinating line goes from his own school days, and reflections on authority, to pioneering, world class research on school bullying, and further to the existential question about self and its becoming. And it is so well written, as usual.’

Professor Erling Roland
University of Stavangar, Norway

RODGERS, Sarah

May 9, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel

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ISBN 978-1-922957-01-6
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In the End

In autumn 2016, as Lexie Scotland approaches her 37th birthday, she stumbles across a letter written by her estranged father 27 years earlier. Still reeling from the loss of her childhood sweetheart, Luke, and the recent death of her Nan, the letter reignites a fire within her to find her father. With the help of her best friend AJ, that possibility becomes a reality. However, beneath the surface, Lexie is plagued by nightmares that threaten the future she has been trying so hard to build.

In the End is a story about love, loss, friendship and finding your way in the darkest of times.

About the Author

Sarah Rodgers was born in Grantham, England. Her family moved to Australia when she was 13. After graduating from the ANU with a Bachelor of Commerce, Sarah moved to Sydney where she lived and worked for 25 years. She returned to Canberra in early 2015.

When she is not writing, Sarah enjoys running her coaching business, spending time with her family, watching AFL and cricket, walking, dabbling in photography, reading a good book, and sharing a well-made cup of tea with loved ones. In the End is her first novel.

MARTIN, Cassy

Apr 28, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Medical, Memoir, New South Wales

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ISBN 978-1-922957-07-8
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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Surviving the shame of disability within an ethnic family

Cassy is the first of her generation born into a Christian Lebanese family after they emigrated to Australia, and she was set to be the golden grandchild. But when it was discovered that she had cerebral palsy, the promise of her wonderful future vanished, and a veil of shame descended.

Now an embarrassment to the family, Cassy was hidden away from the community, just tolerated at home, and told she was an embarrassment, useless and would have no future. Her innocence protected her from realising she was unwanted, so Cassy put everything she had into living her life to its fullest. Once Cassy bravely stood up to her oppressors and became an independent individual, she would never be held back again.

Light at the End of the Tunnel is an autobiography chronicling Cassy’s journey through hard times and tough lessons supported by good friends and personal achievements. She hopes to inspire by sharing the lessons she has learned to build on your inner strength and fulfil your dreams.

GIES, Matthew

Apr 20, 2023 | *, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Education Studies & Teaching, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922957-66-5​
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Little 000 Heroes

What would happen if your child had to call 000?

Join Billy and Rexy as they call 000 to help their Mum who has collapsed and needs the paramedics.

With an easy-to-fill script, you can learn what to do if you ever need to call 000.

About the Author

​Written by debut author Matthew Gies, an Ambulance Paramedic in Victoria, Little 000 Heroes is designed to educate and build the confidence of young children on what to do in the case of an emergency.

With colourful, engaging, and fun illustrations, Little 000 Heroes not only tells the exciting story of a young boy named Billy calling for an ambulance for his mum, but also includes a special emergency checklist and script for you and your child to fill out. In case there’s ever an emergency, these easy-to-follow steps can help your child call triple zero (000) and provide important details to the call taker.