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The Animal Tea Party
Have you ever wondered what the jungle animals do when the television cameras aren’t recording their every move? They PAR-TAY!
However, unlike human parties, the animal party is very organised and polite. No boozy stuff allowed; in fact, they drink tea – but a very special tea. So join us, as we open a rarely seen window onto the jungle once the humans have gone.
Meet the king of the jungle like you have never seen him before. A crocodile and an alligator have an in-depth conversation, while a toucan is concerned that her beak is too bright. Learn about what they eat at these posh dos. A pelican makes a guest appearance under the watchful eye of a gorilla. And, oh yes, Mike the mouse squeaks!
A host of colourful characters that make you laugh and maybe cry as they pass the night away enjoying the Animal Tea-Party.
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The Anteater in the Woods
This Ol’ Anteater is very content in his small world. Until one day he is confronted by something strange! Something new! Something he has never seen before. Can Ol’ Anteater learn to change his ways? Or even make his world a better place?
New author and illustrator Peter Willment has created The Anteater In The Woods as part of the ‘…AND OTHER VERY IMPORTANT TALES’ series. These include ‘Five Toes In A Jar’; ‘Rhythm In The Robot’; ‘Chameleon In A Cannon’ and ‘Monkey In A Bag’. These quirky tales have been written and illustrated for little people with big imaginations.
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The Bear and The Bee
A grizzly bear is distressed following an incident in the forest; a little bee spots him and goes to assist him in his dilemma. It is an endearing story with the realisation that such a small creature was able to assist a huge, strong bear, which ended with surprising results.
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The Brumby of Summerhill Park
Alexia and her brother, Brad, travel to the Snowy Mountains, where they rescue a starving brumby whom they name Prince of the Brumbies. When Alexia wants to enter in the annual Stockman's Bush Race over the old gold fields, her hopes are dashed when her chosen ride, the retired race horse Stormy, proves too big and naughty for her. Alexia and her best friend Enya work hard to try and prepare the bush brumby Prince in time for the contest.
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The Bug Circus
Have you ever wondered what bugs get up to in their free time? What if they had a circus of their own?
Well, join us amongst the plants and meet Doug, the circus ant, on his daily adventures being a member of the famous Bug Circus!
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The Bump
It’s been a long, cold winter and the woodland animals are fed up and hungry. When a pile of grain is accidentally spilled in the lane by a passing trailer, it gives Badger an idea. What would happen if the animals built a bump across the road? Everyone works very hard, except Fox, who pretends to be busy and gives lots of instructions. Now they are waiting to see what will come down the lane, and they don’t have to wait very long. “Quick! Hide!” screeches Crow from the tree-tops. “Something’s coming!”
This is an exciting and very funny story for young children. They will love waiting to see what drops into the lane, and how the animals use these items. The ending shows the importance of recycling.
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The Camel Who Wanted to Play the Saxophone
This is a gentle story thought of a time I was practising playing my saxophone, looked upon by inquisitive camels. They are beautiful, gentle creatures, and even quite intelligent. So why couldn’t one of them have an adventure alongside some of the really friendly local people? They too live a much slower pace of life than some of us, but they seem to be far more content. I hope it gives an idea of how we should value people in their diversity.
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The Chameleon Which Lost Its Colour
On the island of Madagascar, Blaze the chameleon is the most colourful of all the animals. But Blaze has one flaw: he’s quite mischievous, which makes it hard for him to make friends. One day his colours have vanished and it’s up to him to get the other animals on the island to help him find them! Will he succeed?
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The Cheeky Robin
Cheeky is a very friendly and adventurous little robin. Every day he flies into the garden of a small girl, called Jane. She always recognizes Cheeky from the way he lifts his head to sing, puffing out his deep red breast, and rustling his olive-brown feathers. As soon as Jane sees him, she runs out with food and sometimes he hops right on to her hand to eat it.
But there is someone who doesn’t like him in the garden at all and wants to get rid of him. Who could that possibly be? Who would want to harm a little robin?
Then one day there was no Cheeky in the garden, or the next day, or the next. Jane knew something must have happened to him. It was a big mystery, where was he? What was he doing? Was he safe, or had some big animal eaten him up? Read the book and find out what really happened to the little robin.
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The Comet Series: Comet Is adopted
Based on true events, The Comet Series: Comet Is Adopted is an encapsulating story about the birth of four puppies and how their abandonment led to the meeting of a human and a puppy with oversized paws and floppy ears.
Unnamed, his sister and two brothers were taken from their mother and abandoned in a cardboard box on the side of a highway as the sun was rising.
It wasn’t long before the puppies were picked up by the pound to determine their health and wellness for adoption to a human family. This is where the journey of Tam meeting Comet begins…
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The Cotton Mill Kitty
A delightful, whimsical tale of a homeless cat in an ever-changing cotton mill vegetable garden. How can the kitty ever survive the four seasons alone, along with the trauma of being hungry, cold and wet through another English winter? Two sad children wander into his world, but why do the children need cheering up and do they need Kitty as much as he needs them? Kitty uses many tricks, to catch the children’s attention but will they notice him? Will Kitty’s fate ever change? Will the children’s heartache ever ease?
This gently illustrated little tale will tell the story of what happens at Christmas time and leave no doubt in anyone’s heart, that kindness brings joy and happiness… that kindness really does pay.
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The Dog Who Arrived In A Box
A true, short story about the life of a very special dog.
Through his remarkable nature, amusing antics, total love and loyalty he brought fun, joy and happiness into the lives of those who knew him.
His absence during the Covid-19 Pandemic and period of lockdowns was keenly felt.
Kai’s story will resonate with all those who have lost and missed a much-loved pet during this time.
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