There's drama on the playground when Chloe is forced to choose sides between Yasmin and WIll - who are arguing over who forgot to water the cucumbers. Myrtle ends up teaching Chloe some self-regulation skills, teaching Mr Barbossa to trust his students and talking to a few vegetables along the way. Wait, talking to veggies? Has Myrtle gone mad? Do some vegetables have ears? And what happens when you plant a push pin? Find out all the answers in "The Pinwheel Plot "
The Gardeneers welcome three new additions to their garden: chickens Chloe enjoys bringing in treats for them but Will wonders why the aren't laying any eggs for his breakfast. Will the chickens ever start laying? And will they ever stop leaving poos at Yasmin's feet? Also - where can you find sabre-tooth tiger meat The kids at Mulberry Street find some answers at the library - but you can just open up this book and... Find out all the answers in "The Mini T-Rexes "
There's a special day coming up at Mulberry Street School - Myrtle's Birthday When The Gardeneers learn about how much trash is polluting the oceans they decide to throw her a "zero-waste party" - starting with decorations made from rubbish What will Chloe make from Tino Turtle wrappers? What are those strange shiny objects in the music room? And why will everyone be clutching their stomachs before the cake is even served Find out all the answers in "The Trashy Birthday "
When a beekeeper comes to visit Mulberry Street School the Gardeneers start noticing lots of patterns. Hexagons, spirals, circles, - it seems like patterns are everywhere from nature, to maths, to art But what kinds of patterns do bees look for when choosing a hotel to stay in? Why are they called social butterflies if they like to live alone? And will Mr Barbossa ever get to wear his cool beekeeper hat Find out all the answers in "The Queen Bee "
It's a scorching hot day and the Gardeneers are trying to keep from melting - and keep their greens from drying up. Myrtle has some ideas, but to Yasmin's dismay it means including Chloe's little brother Ashton and other kindy kids in the garden. Will Yasmin and Ashton learn to work together? Or will their friendship go up in flames? Perhaps a frozen treat and an unexpected common interest will solidify their friendship Find out all the answers in "The Berry Bunch "
Thomas will do anything for his daughters. That includes the hard work of rebuilding their lives after his wife's tragic death a year ago. But unrelenting grief and fear of suffering another loss keeps him from moving forward and embracing the possibility of love again. Jennifer takes nothing for granted. She knows to get ahead at work; she has to work harder than everyone else and remain focused. Focusing would be a lot easier if Thomas wasn't so irresistible, and her overprotective father wasn't so disapproving of the romance. With his heart and his daughters' well-being at the forefront of his mind, will Thomas deny himself the opportunity to love again, or will he follow his heart and see where it leads?
A spilled coffee, an arrogant jerk, and my new boss. What else could go wrong?With his pretty blue eyes and entitled attitude, Joshua Ward walks around like his sole mission is to make my life as difficult as possible. But I'm not prepared to let this new high-paying job go, so I roll up my sleeves and prepare to work.Except, one late night work session, I kiss my enemy and my perception starts to shift. I see beyond the tailored suits and custom-ordered ties. Joshua Ward is more than his money.Sparks fly between us, and he makes it clear he wants me as his next big project. But can either of us really trust? I'm not the only one who is afraid of love. I could never fall for a man like Joshua Ward... Could I?
I'm his new trainee, and he has one rule: no dating employees. Sick of working for my parents in our small town, I apply for a traineeship in the city. While waiting at the airport, on a high from nailing my job interview, I meet James, a tall, handsome businessman who comments on my glass of Champagne.His charisma and dark eyes have me feeling all hot and bothered. I catch my flight home and think I'd never see him again...But when I arrive on my first day as a trainee, I bump into him and I'm blushing again. It isn't until I meet the new CEO and find out it's...Him.My plan is to focus on the program and not get distracted by him-it's forbidden. But when he takes time out to teach me when I get stuck with a project and encourages my newly found independence, my attraction for him grows stronger.One night we cross a line, making it impossible for me to deny my feelings. Now, where does that leave me?Do I choose work or love?
I didn't know he was a billionaire and a single dad the night he was stranded with me and only one bed. Marc has been in my bar a few times before. We often exchanged a few words, but this time was different. His flight was delayed and then cancelled, so I joined him for a drink after closing and got to know him... really well. As good as he looked in suits, nothing prepared me for Marc without one. Or the way he held me afterwards, despite me telling him I never do that.Whatever. What's one night of rule breaking? I'd never see him again anyway.Except, when I finally land a prestigious architecture trainee position in New York, I find myself on his doorstep.Marc's full of surprises.He never mentioned he had a daughter.This is a complication I don't know if I'm ready for. It was supposed to be one night of harmless fun, but now he won't let me go.And I don't know if I want him to.The Christmas Agreement is a full-length steamy dual POV standalone romance, featuring a hot single dad billionaire and a sassy yet fun loving heroine.
AliceI finally graduated with my nursing degree and now it's time to celebrate. Out with my friends, I come across the man of my dreams. Tall, dark, and oh so sexy. When I see him with another woman, I move on, after all it's just a night out and it's time for me to focus on my career anyway.Until we end up at the same hospital. I had no idea he was a doctor, and now he's become the forbidden fruit I see every day.MikeAt this age, I've had it with relationships. Call me sour, but nobody is faithful, and I'd rather have a taste and move on.Then, I run into the beauty from the club. I was attracted to her immediately, but didn't make a move. Now, after spending some time with her, I might be convinced to change my tune about being a one-woman man. She's smart, funny, and driven. Everything I've ever wanted.But she's a lot younger than me, can she be trusted? We're locked into a contract at the hospital together, only one way to find out.
Whip-smart and fabulously funny, the women of vaudeville entertained Australia and challenged ideas of how women should behave.Opening a forgotten case of photographs, Sharon Connolly begins a search for the great aunt she never knew. Gladys Shaw was a whistling comedian, a singer and saxophonist, an eccentric dancer and a whip cracker - one of the 'girls' who once made Australia laugh. They were musical comics, character actors and male impersonators in an entertainment industry being transformed by cinema and radio. They parodied men, played naive maidens and maiden aunts, but they were modern women - independent, determined and sometimes wild. And they lived in a world of changing ideas about how women were expected to behave and dress.Filmmaker Sharon Connolly finds a sisterhood of jesters who charmed and surprised the backblocks, towns and big cities of Australia and New Zealand during the early 20th century.With a foreword by historian Professor Ann Curthoys, My Giddy Aunt tells how funny girls became entertaining women, while negotiating a society made for men.
Helping children cope with change and difficultiesRosie Finds Her Power, has been written to reaffirm that even when things are difficult and ever changing in our world, everyone can make a difference with their choices. With this new perspective on her day, Rosie makes a surprising discovery about her power. This book gently reminds children of the power they have in their world through the simple choices they make every day.About this bookA sense of powerlessness and loss of control can be seen at anytime in children but often around times of change, after trauma, grief and loss, parent divorce or separation, or as a result of stress, anxiety, or the COVID-19 pandemic.This children's book has been written by Melbourne based Psychologist, Sharon Turner, who has been working with children and adolescents for almost 25 years.Rosie Finds Her Power aims to help remind children they do have choices to make and assists to open discussions with parents, family and friends, therapists and teachers about this. Development of coping skills and strategies to assist when things feel overwhelming helps to build a child's resilience and capacity to cope with life's difficulties. By choosing to focus on things they can control rather than those they cannot, it assists in building and supporting their emotional wellbeing.Rosie has been beautifully brought to life by Olivia Siddaway. Olivia is an artist and visual educator who is dedicated to encouraging students to realise their true creative potential.Parent Questions and Discussion Ideas are provided at the end of the book to guide discussions. This assists children to utilise the skill of being able to look for things in their day that they have control over and in doing so helps give them a sense of control in their world and things around them. Perfect for ages 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 & up.
The school athletics carnival is coming and the Gardeneers are excited - well, most of them. Chloe worries she's too slow to ever win a gold medal. And Yasmin's impatience leads her to try to find some shortcuts. Is Chloe destined to compete on team snail forever? Or will she find a way to cross the finish line first? And could a special plum juice really be the secret to super speed Find out all the answers in "The Snail Races "
It's the last day of school and while some are excited for their summer plans, Yasmin is worried that things will change. Old friends and new friends show her that, although goodbyes can be tough, change can also bring growth and opportunities. Will year four be as much fun as year three? Who's in the mysterious truck on Yasmin's street? And do fairy gardens really attract fairies Find out all the answers in "The Butterfly Goodbye "
