LILLIE, Georgia
ISBN 978-1-922722-98-0
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My Dad is an Eagle Now
He used to be an ordinary dad…
A simple and heartfelt story that offers a space for children and their families navigating grief.
ALCOCK, Alison
ISBN 978-1-922722-30-0
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Tess & Jack: Adventures in the Bush
Tess and Jack and all their bush friends are fighting to save their homes.
The rivers are polluted and the trees are dying. Who will help them?
MATHEWSON, Don
ISBN 978-1-922629-83-8
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The Adventures of Sammy the Swamphen of Lord Howe Island
Join Sammy, a brave and courageous swamphen of Lord Howe Island on his many adventures. Meet his unique collection of friends from this World Heritage Island, including Tina the white tern, Willie the double-headed wrasse, Wilbur the woodhen and Sandy the swamphen who rally together to help Sammy overcome enormous obstacles. Will the Crown of Thorns destroy the coral reef? Can Sammy save Tina from Rodney and his rat gang? Will the Grommets invade the world?
ISBN 978-1-922803-21-4
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A Tale of Two Planets
Fasten your seat belts as you see what awaits you in the next few hundred years. Follow Rick Andrews and Susan Metcalfe, two Australian astronomers in their adventures after meeting Captain Vass, a siliconoid from Planet X in the Magellanic Clouds.
See how your mineral-rich Earth is so attractive to other planets, and shudder at the consequences. Become emotionally involved when Susan, a carbonoid, falls in love with the President, a siliconoid, Chancellor of the Federation of Planets in the local Group of Galaxies.
Reading this book will raise you into another dimension and your life will never be the same!
About the Author
Don Mathewson was Director of Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories of the Australian National University for nine years from 1977.
Since 1955 he was involved in studying the Universe in remote parts of the world from solitary observatories at high altitudes. One of his many discoveries was the Magellanic Stream, a huge arc of hydrogen around our Galaxy pulled from the Magellanic Clouds.
From his dome he would look up at the Magellanic Clouds and wonder if life would exist in this beautiful galaxy. He became so obsessed with this idea he decided to write A Tale of Two Planets.
In 1993, he travelled to Lord Howe Island with his family and immediately fell in love with this World Heritage Island and its stunning array of bird, marine and plant life. They have been regular visitors to the island ever since.
During long walks on the island through this magical world of lush rainforests of kentia palm, blackbutt and pandanus, Don’s imagination was redirected from solving cosmic puzzles to telling the story of The Adventures of Sammy Swamphen of Lord Howe Island.
HUTT STREET CENTRE
ISBN 978-1-922722-53-9
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Haiku Poetry and Art Book
With your support A GOOD LIFE will continue to grow.
Bringing people together to build a community where everyone feels like they belong, promoting a community that shows kindness and respect through arts and culture, coffee and chats, the simple things in life.
About the Project
This Haiku poetry book is a collaborative project that has brought many people together to explore
“What is a good life for people over the age of 50?”
With the support from Office of Ageing Well SA Health, The Australian Centre for Social Innovations, Hutt St Centre, and Vintage Creative Therapies, we are fortunate A Good Life has become a place that brings people together, encouraging kindness and creating a space where older people feel they belong.
Community projects such as The Good Life Project wouldn’t be able to get off the ground without volunteers, our wonderful Theatre buddies Kay, Karolina, Meredith, Yimin and Alyce are fundamental to the project’s success. A special thanks to Alyce and Yimin for bringing an intergenerational aspect to the project, young people bring new mindsets and knowledge having great energy for a good life.
About the Hutt St Centre
Hutt St Centre is a place of connection and support, where people facing homelessness are empowered to rebuild their lives, rediscover their identities and reconnect with those who love them.
We walk alongside people on their journey toward homefulness—a word we use to describe the feeling of safety, control and confidence that comes with having a place to call home.
When people walk through our doors we help fulfil their immediate needs, like a shower, a meal, and a charged phone, while our 20+ visiting services provide support ranging from medical check-ups to financial counselling.
And with a focus on the future, we connect people with housing, education and employment opportunities to build the skills and confidence to change their circumstances for good.
BOLADZ, Trudy
ISBN 978-1-922629-81-4
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Lonely Long-Nose
Lonely Long-Nose is a beautiful grey, who lies around her kennel all day…
In her dreams she has a friend, so her loneliness comes to an end.
A beautiful rhyming story that takes you on the journey of Lonely Long-Nose, a beautiful greyhound. Where will her journey end? And will she ever find a friend?
About the Book
Based on a true story … well, kinda. Lucy Lou would have wanted me to add that she did actually win one race. And she even ended up with her very own rabbit as a friend.
Please consider rescuing a greyhound as your new best friend. You won’t regret it.
SIM, Lynnette
ISBN 978-1-922722-19-5
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Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney
Whoosh…
Blue Breaks Free!
Where will Blue go?
What will Blue bump into?
Follow Blue to discover Sydney
About the Author
Lynnette Sim is the author of children’s picture book, ‘Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’. She writes for the very young children with the focus of introducing them to the beauty of words, places, and people. Her writing style is simple, fun, and positive.
The love for children picture books began since Lynnette’s parents introduced picture books into her life. Those picture books led her to appreciate the beauty of words and the craft of storytelling. Naturally, she loves to read and tell stories. However, writing picture books is a journey that she does not envisage.
During her travels with her son, she is always on the lookout for picture books that she can bring home, to relish the memories of places that they have explored. She found some stunning picture books in Europe which inspired her to create a picture book for her home city, Sydney.
Lynnette undertook studies in the art of story writing and completed a picture book writing course with the Australian Writers Centre. Her debut picture book, ‘Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’ is her way of storytelling that culminates her love for beauty found in words, places, and people.
Lynnette lives in the scenic harbour city of Sydney, Australia, with her husband and son.
To find out more about Lynnette and the new hardcover version of “Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’; please visit www.lynnettesim.com