Bøker av Larter

The potoroos are in danger. The farm owner considers them vermin, and intends to poison them. The farmer's son decides to rescue them. This is a story that can be read to your young children and set up a discussion on various subjects - from native wild-life to the sanctity of life. Part of my series of Alphabetical Animals of Australia.

A Magpie in the Australian bush discovers a mirror. She spends day after day looking at her reflection and imagines all types of things she could be. Finally, her grandchildren come to join her. She gives them some very wise advice. The illustration have been done by an up and coming illustrator and artist, only 14 years old. Children will love to look at the pictures, as she brings the story to life.

A platypus is an Australian native animal that was first thought to be made up by the discoverer. Peter lives in the riverbank of his pond, and meets a crocodile. He soon learns that not all the inhabitants of his home are friendly, and you must use care when you pick your friends. The illustrations are beautiful, and children will love looking at them.

A young boy loves walking on the beach. One day he finds a shallow rock pool and becomes fascinated by all the life he finds in it. The illustrations are beautiful, and, as he later follows a career in the field of sea creatures, there are names of all the things he finds as an educational help. Projects in the back of the book also add to the experience.

A little child gets lost in the Australian desert. with the help of a small group of camels, she survives, and the search party is able to find her. Camels have become a large wild group in the outback of Australia after the early Afghan travellers brought them out to transverse the large interior.

A frightened baby mouse has to find the courage to step out into the world outside his nest. All sorts of obstacles are put in her way. This is a read-to story with a message. Sitting with your child and reading together is a joy and the pictures are a delight.