Lisa Van Der Wielen

Rosie Book 3: Christmas Around the World Rosie has a love for food, so Christmas time is full of food stealing opportunities for this cheeky dog What happens when Santa visits on Christmas eve? Join Rosie on her Christmas adventure and learn all about how Christmas is celebrated around the world A wonderful, fun and educational Christmas story that all the family will enjoy. Rosie is no ordinary dog, she is extraordinary. Rosie might be a tiny poodle, but she has enormous special powers. People can't always see them, but they can certainly feel them. This intuitive dog, gets up to a lot of mischief, especially when there is food around Read about Rosie and her adventures.

Rosie is no ordinary dog, she is extraordinary. Rosie might be a tiny poodle, but she has enormous special powers. People can't always see them, but they can certainly feel them. This intuitive dog, gets up to a lot of mischief, especially when there is food around Join Rosie on her adventures and learn along the way. Book 1 What happens when Rosie sneaks out to bark at the rubbish man? Learn all about green waste and composting with Rosie.

Rosie is no ordinary dog, she is extraordinary. Rosie might be a tiny poodle, but she has enormous special powers. People can't always see them, but they can certainly feel them. This intuitive dog, gets up to a lot of mischief, especially when there is food around Join Rosie on her adventures and learn along the way. Book 1What happens when Rosie sneaks out to bark at the rubbish man? Learn all about green waste and composting with Rosie.

In the serene coastal town of Sunrise Beach in North Queensland, 17-year-old Anna grapples with the mysterious disappearance of her mother who is presumed lost at sea. Heartbroken and searching for answers, she meets Rowan, the handsome, sun-kissed surfer who happens to be the son of her mother's old friend Sara. As they grow closer, Anna uncovers a tangled web of secrets that could shatter her world. Will love blossom amidst a trail of lies and deception? Or will Anna drown in the tides of the past, when the ripples reach the shore? Discover a tale of love, loss and strength in the search for the truth.

In the serene coastal town of Sunrise Beach in North Queensland, 17-year-old Anna grapples with the mysterious disappearance of her mother who is presumed lost at sea. Heartbroken and searching for answers, she meets Rowan, the handsome, sun-kissed surfer who happens to be the son of her mother's old friend Sara. As they grow closer, Anna uncovers a tangled web of secrets that could shatter her world. Will love blossom amidst a trail of lies and deception? Or will Anna drown in the tides of the past, when the ripples reach the shore? Discover a tale of love, loss and strength in the search for the truth.

Meet the Paws Puppy Club and learn all about Neurodiversity What is neurodiversity? It sounds like a big word, but "neuro" refers to the nerves and nervous system. "Diversity" means different varieties. Neurodiversity is about the different ways our brains and nervous system work. We are all unique and diverse and this makes us special. It is not something to be ashamed of or something to make fun of as every brain works differently. There is no perfect brain as they are forever changing and growing Learn all about Neurodiversity with the Paws Puppy Club.

When Lucy and her dog Neptune, rocket into space, They discover constellations are an interesting place.All the different shapes that twinkle way up high, Forming bright patterns across the sky.Luna Lucy and the Stars is a fun, educational tale about the stars and constellations. This beautifully illustrated book captures a child's imagination and curiosity about astronomy in a charming bedtime story. This unique book belongs in both the Junior Fiction and Junior Non-Fiction section of the library, as it makes a wonderful teaching and learning resource about Stars. Luna Lucy is book one of the Luna Lucy series, a story about how the shape of the moon changes each day, teaching the phases of the moon in both the northern and southern hemisphere. Luna Lucy and the Planets is book two of the series, teaching the planets of the solar system.Luna Lucy and the Stars is book three of the series, teaching the stars and constellations.

Cristy's brain is full of ideas. Sometimes she writes her ideas down and gets busy designing, but sometimes she just starts creating Cristy loves to create, it is her favourite thing to do Creating inventions for her special dog Charlie keeps her very busy.When Charlie gets separation anxiety, what will Cristy create?Cristy Creates is a fun and educational story about creativity and inventing A wonderful STEM teaching and learning resource for teachers and students with a free downloadable work booklet.This beautifully artistic book is illustrated by Artist Anne Farrell using collage. Children love the craft details used in the art of this book, making it an inspiring book for art and creativity.

Cristy's brain is full of ideas. Sometimes she writes her ideas down and gets busy designing, but sometimes she just starts creating Cristy loves to create, it is her favourite thing to do Creating inventions for her special dog Charlie keeps her very busy.When Charlie gets separation anxiety, what will Cristy create?Cristy Creates is a fun and educational story about creativity and inventing A wonderful STEM teaching and learning resource for teachers and students with a free downloadable work booklet.This beautifully artistic book is illustrated by Artist Anne Farrell using collage. Children love the craft details used in the art of this book, making it an inspiring book for art and creativity.

In the hospital garden, a great friendship grew, Between a stray woolly dog and a boy feeling blue.Alfie just had heart surgery, his chest was feeling sore, When a little fluffy dog came and offered him a paw.What happens between the boy and this fleecy pup, When it's time for his fur to have a tidy up?​ Echo is a sweet and charming story about the importance of friendship, capturing the bond between a boy and a dog with an inspiring message to wear your scars with pride.All proceeds from every book purchased, go directly to the children's charity HeartKids Australia.

In the hospital garden, a great friendship grew, Between a stray woolly dog and a boy feeling blue.Alfie just had heart surgery, his chest was feeling sore, When a little fluffy dog came and offered him a paw.What happens between the boy and this fleecy pup, When it's time for his fur to have a tidy up?​ Echo is a sweet and charming story about the importance of friendship, capturing the bond between a boy and a dog with an inspiring message to wear your scars with pride.All proceeds from every book purchased, go directly to the children's charity HeartKids Australia.

This is a story about the power of the universe, but most importantly, the power of belief in oneself.Elise is sixteen years old and has the world at her feet. She writes to the universe regularly, asking for signs and guidance. As life presents her with challenges, lessons and heartbreaks, she continues to write and reflect on her life and the choices she has made. What would forty-year-old Elise tell her sixteen-year-old self?Dear Universe is an inspirational story about the journey to self-discovery and the immense power of love. It captures the struggles of navigating life and love as a young woman with congenital heart disease and undiagnosed autism, through her voyage of reflection and contemplation as she learns to understand the powers of the universe.

This is a story about the power of the universe, but most importantly, the power of belief in oneself.Elise is sixteen years old and has the world at her feet. She writes to the universe regularly, asking for signs and guidance. As life presents her with challenges, lessons and heartbreaks, she continues to write and reflect on her life and the choices she has made. What would forty-year-old Elise tell her sixteen-year-old self?Dear Universe is an inspirational story about the journey to self-discovery and the immense power of love. It captures the struggles of navigating life and love as a young woman with congenital heart disease and undiagnosed autism, through her voyage of reflection and contemplation as she learns to understand the powers of the universe.

Out on the farm, to keep himself cool, Aqua would swim in the dam or the pool.When the rain didn't fall, there was no water supply, The tanks became empty and the land bone dry.When an angry fire came sweeping through, What did Aqua Dog decide to do?Aqua Dog Flames captures the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog. This inspiring book tells of the devastation of the Australian bushfires and the hope and light that friendship brings. Aqua Dog Flames is the second book in the Aqua Dog series, an educational tale on bushfire safety full of adventure and charm. After reading this story, you really believe that dogs are a man's best friend.

Out on the farm, to keep himself cool, Aqua would swim in the dam or the pool.When the rain didn't fall, there was no water supply, The tanks became empty and the land bone dry.When an angry fire came sweeping through, What did Aqua Dog decide to do?Aqua Dog Flames captures the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog. This inspiring book tells of the devastation of the Australian bushfires and the hope and light that friendship brings. Aqua Dog Flames is the second book in the Aqua Dog series, an educational tale on bushfire safety full of adventure and charm. After reading this story, you really believe that dogs are a man's best friend.

When a girl called Lucy, and her dog Neptune, Make a rocket ship to zoom to the moon.They shoot past the stars with a smile on their face, To discover the planets in outer space.Luna Lucy and the Planets is a fun, educational tale about theplanets in our Solar System. This beautifully illustrated book captures achild's imagination and curiosity about astronomy in a charming bedtime story.