Anne Garton
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A Day Out at Phillip Island
A boy goes to Phillip Island with his parents. He visits the Nobbies, Cowes beach, and the Penguin Parade and sees the koalas, seals, and little penguins that call the island home. -
Backyard Cricket
Imagine children playing in the backyard on a hot summer's day. With a dustbin wicket and Bluey, the cattle dog, who nicks the ball, it can only be... backyard cricket! -
Fantastic Aussie Fauna
Who loves Australian animals? Cuddly koalas, furry kangaroos, and laughing kookaburras are all unique to this wide, brown land. In this story, each animal tells the reader why they are so special. -
Mr Nobody’s Here
Mr Nobody is a pest who never cleans up after himself. He makes a big mess wherever he lives. This is a story about what a family does to get rid of Mr Nobody from their home. -
My Queensland
Ah, Queensland! The people, places to visit, and lifestyle on offer in this state are second to none. That's why this story is all about wonderful Queensland; the only place for me! -
My Teacher Is a Witch
A boy returns to school at the start of a new year and meets his tall and lovely teacher. Since she can get him to do anything, the boy thinks she must be a witch. -
Opposites Attract
The differences in others teach us more about ourselves. In this story, children learn why we should accept others. Wouldn't the world be a happier place? -
Patchy Scratchy
Patchy Scratchy is a big black cat who gets pink and itchy skin if he touches wool. Other cats tease Patchy about his allergy until he saves a kitten from a flooded drain. -
Someone Left the Gate Open at the Zoo!
Someone left the gate open at the zoo and all the animals leave. What do they get up to? Well, read the story and see... Someone left the gate open, was it you? -
The Bicycle
A boy gets a bicycle for Christmas and soon discovers that learning to ride it isn't as easy as he thought it would be. -
The Bully
Ethan is bullied by the school bully, Billy. Ethan won't let his mother tell his teacher so Ethan has to stand up to Billy and face his fears. -
The Easter Egg Hunt
A child believes the Easter Bunny is leaving eggs behind on an Easter egg hunt and tries to catch him. -
The Footballer
Kevin tries out for his local football team and doesn't get selected. His efforts to make his favourite football team are what this story is all about. -
The Planets
Two students study the planets for a test. The rings of Saturn; the red color of Mars, and the heat of Venus are all explained as the children journey through our galaxy. -
The Skier
Skiing looks easy until you try it! You fall, you slide and hurtle down the mountainside, often on your backside! A man tried to ski, after saying, "How hard can it be?" And this is what happened... -
The Tooth Fairy
A young girl loses a tooth and decides to stay awake all night to see the Tooth Fairy, but what happens when the fairy tries to take the tooth? Read the story and see.