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Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes it wakes me in the middle of the night, sometimes it springs from a picture or a sight I see or even the line of a song. My family are a treasure and the source of many ideas that end up in poems. The adventurous life that I have led, having lived in both the city and the bush, also gives me a wide range of experiences to draw on. I hope that readers find pleasure in shared experiences or from the stories and sentiments expressed.

Is a story about a young girl who had a bad dream, and the fairy rescue her from the bad dreams of the monster cloud that had on dream and finally she saw a goddess the dream was as bad as monster cloud appears in a sky during her sleep.The story is bestily telling kids that is okay to have a bad dreams and good dreams too.

Boudicca the hen has taken to motherhood with great dedication and pride and her new baby Duck Duck the Dickenis a fast leaner as he follows his mummy around the farm beyond the hen house. Duck Duck, unlike his mummy, has a natural affinity to water and loves to splash and play in the many puddles around the farm yard. One day however, while exploring for fat juicy worms with his mummy they come across the biggest puddle he has ever seen!The story explores the role of a mothers love and protection against the need to acknowledge and allow the innate identity, skills and talents of her young one to blossom naturally. Even if they don't conform to the parent's projected dreams plans and expectations.

Rupert the frog is very excited. Tonight, he is going to be croaking for the first time. He dances around the living room, practicing his croaks-loud and soft, short and long. He's going to be ready.He goes out to the pond at sunset and greets his friends Jake and Ben, who have been croaking for two months. They're so loud that the entire pond can hear them! But when Rupert begins croaking, he discovers that his croak is too quiet; he can't croak loudly at all, no matter how hard he tries. He goes home sadly, and his mother tells him he needs to be true to himself because his own croaking is perfect just the way it is. Rupert decides to be himself-and then finds a way to use his quiet croaking to help his friends when they're in danger!In this children's story, a young frog just starting to croak at night feels bad when he sounds different from his friends, but he soon learns his unique skills are important.This is David Colquhoun's third children's book, and there is more to come!

Michelle and Dave work very hard on their little farm keeping their sheep, cows, and chooks fed and healthy. Now that it is spring, the sheep are ready to give birth. It is an exciting time at the farm!While checking on the ewes and little lambs, Michelle and Dave must activate their special Lambulance to collect the shivering and hungry newborn orphan lambs abandoned by their mothers in the middle of the night. Will they be able to save the tiny lambs from the cold in enough time to lovingly care for them until they are old enough to return to the paddock?In this colorfully illustrated story, a farmer and his wife drive across the land to collect orphan lambs and provide them a safe, warm place until they grow old enough to return to the paddock.

Hazza the Huntsman is not as scary as he looks, and neither is the Nanna whose house he is hiding in. One fateful day both Hazza and Nanna learn that the things that they had always believed about one another were not exactly the truth. They listened, and they thought carefully about what Nanna's neighbour Biddy had to say. This simple little story teaches all of us the importance of being willing to challenge our beliefs about one another, so that the world will be a safer place for everyone.

This story was inspired by my young daughter and the bond she shares with our puppy.The pitter patter of puppy paws is a short story about a young girl and the love for her puppy. From the day they met, they have been inseparable and do everything together.The young girl and her puppy take you on a journey through everyday life activities such as, eating lunch , tying shoes , brushing your teeth and taking a bath.Writing this book has been a journey in itself and has inspired me to write another, I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I have, and encourage you to keep an eye out for the next story soon to come.

At the bottom of the ocean far, far away, three tough crabs cross paths and end up in an argument over who has the right of way.Unfortunately for them, a hungry fisherman is floating nearby...Will our three heroes realise the danger they're in and make their great escape? Or will their stubborn need to win at all costs land them in hot water?This delightful, thought-provoking picture book explores what can happen when the need to win an argument overshadows the desire to understand the real, more important issues at hand.

This is about Jackson & Hayley who go to the beach with their mum and dad. While there, they meet up with Hope the Sand Fairy in the sandcastle they build.I hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Daddy Long Legs is a story about a greedy little spider who learned a valuable and painful lesson. He learned to think before he acted. Daddy saw what he thought was a very big blowfly that he could eat but that was a mistake. He didn't understand what had happened and why he was in so much pain. 'Daddy' was determined not to make the same mistake again - his life depended on him being able to eat blowflies. Daddy went in search for a way to solve his problem. After a long and scary journey 'Daddy' discovered the difference between what he could have and what was not good for hom. Daddy Long Legs has a lesson for us too: In our real world spiders are very important creatures that help keep our environment free from insects that spread disease.

Have you ever sat by the ocean and put a shell to your ear and listened to the oceanic sound that comes out. This is the story of how a small scallop shell called Wendy gets swept away from her home and damaged by a large storm.Wendy is damaged so badly that she loses her ability to sound out the ocean. Something she desperately wants to get back. Come and join Wendy on her journey as she is swept around the oceans. A journey in which she is rescued by a little girl called Sarah and again by a pretty Mermaid called Marla.Find out if Wendy will ever be able to whisper the ocean again.

'The Kangaroo Carer' is about the true story of a woman who rescues orphan joeys from the pouches of their dead mothers. The mothers were often killed on the road or shot by farmers protecting their crops. Many Australian towns have a person or group of people who rescue native animals that have been injured in all manner of ways. This story is about a carer who cared for kangaroo babies over many years. They remembered a place that was safe during the recent bush fires and went there. By extension this is a story about the importance of all livings things . This is a story about us as the stewards of the earth and how seriously many humans take their stewardship.

In this deliberately incomplete and selective memoir, the author relates experiences from his extraordinary life of travel around the world. Some stories are interesting, some exciting, some of life-affirming importance, some humorous, some heart-warming, some hair-raising, some crazy, some quite silly and probably ill-advised, but all of them are exotic and fun. And they are all completely true. Some of the stories in this book are of extraordinary experiences of nature, humanity or even geo-politics that the author has been amazingly privileged to experience.Read about his experiences of surviving a plane crash; having a first contact visit with primitive people; swimming in filthy waters where he should not have; doing some nocturnal wanderings in an unfamiliar city; making a fool of himself in Ireland; getting frustrated by officialdom in Russia; enjoying the delights of Scandinavia; exploring fascinating European history; swimming in a number of European countries but, most of all, enjoying the thrill of it all. There are stories here from about 50 countries; and there are still many more (stories and countries) to come.

This is Nicole Rustin's eighth book in the series My World of Poetry named My World of Nature and Education. This book contains poetry about nature including poems about some Australian animals. It relates to and draws analogies between animal and human behaviour. It provides insight into endangered species and the need for animal conservation. The book also looks at conserving nature generally.The latter section of the book contains some educational philosophies and miscellaneous poems.All poems rhyme and the content casts a different view on some topical poems. This book is a joyful read and is somewhat light-hearted.The author hopes this book puts a smile on your face. Happy reading.

"A war scarred veteran finds himself and saves another lost soul in the process."Lost and Found is a story about the experiences of a traumatised Afghanistan army veteran Greg and an unexpected mentor in an older man, a former officer, the recently widowed Frank. Between them they come to grips with their own personal demons and together emerge if not unscarred then at peace with themselves and the world. The novel shows their developing, sometimes stormy relationship over 12 months. Thought helping the other to understand their trauma and grief Greg is restored and able to deal with his nightmares; while Frank has found a new friend and meaning in life.

Egypt And BeyondGloria is a qualified Archeologist and her first opportunity to work with her first ever dig site is about to come true. Adventure, yes lots of that as she will be working under supervision on one of the great pyramids. This story has everything: adventure, disappointment and regret. Will Gloria make it through six weeks in Cairo with a complete stranger and survive it.Life's Drifting ShadowsThis is a life story or Biography that could cover most of us. It describes the very first memories of a child whilst growing up; the first thoughts and realizations are depicted here. The mind of a young child is clean and clear, they know nothing except what is shown to them as they grow up. Find out how a child develops and copes with her small changing world and you'll figure out why we are who we are..Island to Call HomeShe has everything a girl could want, a great job, friends to keep her life interesting and a family with whom she is close to. Then one day she agrees to go on a cruise with her family. Her normally peaceful and organized life takes a turn for the worst on this trip and she is questioning her whole well-adjusted lifestyle that she has been living. Adventure, romance and intrigue is what this story will drag you into. It could happen to any one of us, so read all about what Cecillia will do when she is bitten by the love bug.

Duke is a Clydesdale horse who is living his best life in his paddock on the farm with his mummy and friends nearby. He feels loved, relaxed, and above all, wanted. But one day after he turns one, life as Duke knows it suddenly changes.After he is led into a big truck without saying goodbye to his mummy and friends, Duke is transported to a new place. When he arrives, he feels scared, sad, lonely, overwhelmed, and betrayed. He just wants to find a mummy who will love him. But when he discovers he has a new purpose and an owner who cares about him, Duke learns that just being himself, overcoming his fears, and opening his heart to the possibilities is what leads to love and acceptance.In this touching tale, a young Clydesdale horse is moved away from everything he knows and loves to a new home where he must open his heart to find acceptance and his purpose.

Compelled to write on the challenging things of life in poetic form. I draw on experiences of my everyday walk with Christ. There have been many ups and downs, learning curves, mistakes, bad situations, misunderstandings, loss of self-esteem and other various things we all face as Christians.These Poems can inspire, challenge and encourage the reader to take heart when faced with difficult situations. It's an honest account of the many tests and trials I faced and then working through the changes I had to make.Putting aside self and choosing God and His word instead. This is where the rubber meets the road.