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A great collection of bedtime stories, young children
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Bedtime Tales |
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Books will be available in all sorts of formats: bedtime readers; baby books and school readers. Eventually, we expect to offer large, display books for teachers educating kindergarten and primary school students. It's a slow process, but they're on their way. In the meantime, check out what's available now.
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Possum Tales
The 'Possum Tales' series depicts the delightful adventures of Poss and Milly - two characters that grew from a passel of Australian, brush-tail possums that used to haunt the family rooftop. Poss and Milly enjoy a lifetime of rewarding challenges and friendships as they encounter: love, pain, terror, fear, rejection and the miracle of life.
Presently there are five books in this series, two of which have been published in softcover and hardback. The remainder are on the
illustrator's table. You can purchase below or grab one at your local bookstore. Enjoy!
Presently there are five books in this series, two of which have been published in softcover and hardback. The remainder are on the
illustrator's table. You can purchase below or grab one at your local bookstore. Enjoy!
'...In the Lettuce Patch' - Book 1
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In the Lettuce Patch
Written by Sketa Illustrated by Doming Format: Softcover Pages: 58 Size: 8.5in x 8.5in ISBN: 978-09942110-0-2 Format: Hardback
Pages: 60 Size: 8.5in x 8.5in ISBN: 978-09942110-3-3 |
Poss is a bit of a day-dreamer. He never finds the time or the energy to look for food. He cannot understand Milly's concerns. She is extremely distraught. The job of searching for the day's meal, is always left up to her. Though Poss never seems to mind. He is never hungry.
However, in the lettuce patch... |
'...An Odd Day' - Book 2
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An Odd Day
Written by Sketa Illustrated by Doming Format: Softcover Pages: 62 Size: 8.5in x 8.5in ISBN:978-09942110-7-1 Format: Hardback
Pages: 62 Size: 8.5in x 8.5in ISBN:978-09942110-1-9 |
The job of cleaning is never done. Milly works hard to sweep out the log, but she has not cleaned since last bush fire season. It is a blustery day. All is not well in the forest. A broken bottle lies on forest floor. Poss is off with the boys. He is not due back until well after daybreak.
However, the day grows hot... |
COMING SOON
'The Peculiar Object'
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Book 3 - The peculiar object
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The summer rains are here. Milly is warmly snuggled up in her hollow log. She does not want to collect ripe berries from the acacia trees, but she knows she must. Poss is in the neighbourhood park collecting all sorts of tasty morsels.
However, Poss arrives home extremely eager... |
COMING SOON
'Home Away From Home'
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Book 4 - Home away from home
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Milly's babies are not far off. She is heavily burdened with offspring. She is concerned they will be caught in a savage bushfire. She wonders if they should move to a new abode. Poss is not so sure, but is happy with whatever Milly decides.
"What do you suggest we do?" |
COMING SOON
'And the Rains Came'
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Book 5 - And the rains came
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Milly gave birth in the spring of '92. It had rained solid, all week long. The downpipes were a gush with water. Their new abode was warm and safe. She and Poss had built a wonderful nest beside the chimney stack. Milly was getting hungry. She sent Poss off to find food. The only way out was through a small gap in the galvanised iron-roof.
However, not all went according to plan.... |
Pelican Tales
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COMING SOON
'Far Away'
Written by Sketa Illustrated by Sketa Format: Hardcover Pages: Size: 8.5in x 8.5 in ISBN: |
For a young pelican such as 'Pepi', the art of Pelicanism does not come easily. He honks and hoots, and mumbles over the ill-fated shape of his awkward feet.
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