If you are a mother and want your kids to have quality literary time, then you need to be at Hester's Way Library, where Lilli Sutherland reads out her book. She has beautifully captured the attention of the children by depicting nature and innocent animals in her book. The story is about a nervous kitten which starts chasing a colourful butterfly. In her pursuit of the lovely creature, the kitten finds herself lost and nowhere to go. What will she do now? How will she find her way back home? Will she even reach home? ‘Jasper at Plumrose Farm’ is Lilli’s first piece of creation for children. Apart from writing, she is also the illustrator of this eye-catching book. She came up with a colourful cover and all the scenic illustrations painted in watercolours to make it more appealing.
Want your children to learn team-work, sacrifice and courage? Then make sure to become a part of this enlightening event. The children’s book starts from an unexpected tropical storm which hits a small island on Christmas Eve. This caused devastation to many lives including the animals and plants in the rainforest. A mongoose named Max loses his home in this trouble. Surrounded by friends, including an armadillo and an agouti, Max becomes very concerned when his friend Bellisa, a butterfly, gets her wing broken. Max imparts his knowledge about a healing plant to his friends and together, they urgently go in search for it. He, as leader, shows great strength and determination and together they encounter many obstacles as their characters are being tested. But their willingness, kindness and team-work shines through in the quest to find the remedy. Follow them on their interesting and emotional journey to save Bellisa.
Meet author of Henry and the Dinosaurs, Julia R Francis at a popular and relaxed venue in the centre of town, not to mention saturday being market day, so you can make a day out of a lovely visit! Book synopsis: It is a great treat for Henry to have a Dinosaur Birthday Party. Can Henry and his friends find fossils hidden in the sandpit? At bedtime, what will Henry tell Mummy was his favourite part of the day?
Do you want to enjoy a dash of tragedy and intelligence in a delightful manner? Join George Roberts’s author of ‘From Ten Down to Three’ at the book signing on 29 Nov 2017 where he will discuss the basic idea of his book. George loves to write and most enjoyable moment for him is when he gets a new idea in his head and finally makes it on the paper. The story revolves around a person James and his life tragedies. The presence of tumor caused him to realize that he cannot be a footballer in his whole life. An unexpected encounter happens while saving the life of a young women. The book is full of twists and turns that make James question that whether things are meant to be or it is just a coincidence.
Join Dewi Anggraeni as she takes you through the historical fictitious endeavors at The Museum of Indonesian Arts while she talks about her book and even signs them in the end for you. The book ‘My Pain, My Country’ takes you back in May 1998, where a young girl named Nina experiences the heartbreaking attacks targeting the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia. It takes you on a journey where tragedy blends with unspeakable violence and tormenting guilt. Despite of the government best efforts, lives of many people changed dramatically due to Chinese descent. The life journey of characters interprets the pain a nation must experience to prove as a multiethnic, multicultural and a diverse society against deeply rooted discrimination. For more information visit link http://www.museumofindonesianarts.org/
In The Endless Autumn, the sex and relationship expert reveals the life events of a girl named Autumn. She thinks she has everything in life: an attractive boyfriend, a great job, a canny best friend and a soon-to-be earned journalism diploma. But then Autumn’s life takes a dramatic twist when she meets a mysterious stranger. This is a sizzling, steamy and sexually sinister story of how a girl next door, unwittingly – but perhaps not unwillingly – explores the fringes of desire and release. It is an irresistible romance novel bound to make any reader hot under the collar. Autumn finds herself in a totally new and luxurious life. A life that is filled with fantasies, lasciviousness, and full of carnal desires. Will she be able to escape this life of glitters and erotica? Or she will find her new life to be overwhelming and satisfactory? Find all of this in the Q&A session.
Gail Simpkins, author of 'Praying for Strawberries', will be at the Max Webber Fuction Centre on Thursday 23rd November. Join Gail for a reading of her book and even get the chance to quiz Gail on 'Praying for Strawberries'. You may even be able to get yourself a signed copy! Have you ever wondered what an Autism Assistance Dog does? Or about the unique perspective of a person living with autism? Through his mother's diary, follow nine-year old Lachlan's journey with his new friend "Itsal" the Labrador as they navigate the world together with Lachlan achieving one of his many dreams and goals-learning to surf! Read about the fantastic improvements Itsal makes to Lachlan's life, and how he strengthens and supports Lachlan and his family. "Praying for Strawberries is a remarkable story of the daily real life events of a mother, a child and a family whose testimony to the joys and sorrows of a normal family who have been blessed as they travel with each other on a journey where each day unfolds with many surprises not planned for. It is this uncertainty that can be both exhilarating and challenging. The reader will not remain untouched." - Trevor R Parmenter AM, Professor Emeritus, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Author Lilli Sutherland will be at Rowanfield Junior School for a reading of her new book 'Max Saves Bellisa'. Book synopsis: When an unexpected tropical storm hits a small island on Christmas Eve, it causes devastation to many lives. In the rainforest, animals and plants suffer too. A mongoose named Max loses his home. Surrounded by friends, including an armadillo and an agouti, Max becomes very concerned when his friend Bellisa, a butterfly, gets her wing broken. How will she survive? Max imparts his knowledge about a healing plant to his friends and together, they urgently go in search for it. Max, as leader, shows great strength and determination. They encounter many obstacles and their characters are tested. But their willingness, kindness and team-work shines through in their quest to find the remedy. Follow them on their hazardous and emotional journey to save Bellisa.
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