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The Real Cowgirl

THEMES:

· Friendship · Emotions – anxiety and isolation · Self-confidence · Animals · Adventure

The Doll Box

THEMES:

Family – women across generations / heritage, Immigration, War, Feminism, Self-belief, Courage and bravery, Strength, Resilience

The Welcome Cookies

THEMES:

· Anxiety · Trying new things · Change · Food · Art · Community

Nobody Likes Monday

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· Self-acceptance · Positive self-perception · Individual strengths · Days of the week · Letter writing

The Mosaic

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· Family – divorce and separation · Change · Emotions · Art · Resilience · Comfort

Too Many Acorns

THEMES:

· Loss / Grief · Finding comfort · Family / parent-child relationships · Resilience · Emotions

The Humongous Humdingle Family and the Tiny House

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Family – multi-generational living · Minimalism · Appreciation · Sharing

Rosie’s Garden

THEMES:

Sustainability / Environmentalism · Community engagement · Changes · Urbanisation · Creative problem solving · Gardening / nature

Hugs Still Feel the Same

THEMES:

· Anxiety/Stress · Change · Natural Disaster · Emotions · Hope · Resilience

Environment & Sustainability

Growing Pains

THEMES:

Empathy, Kindness and Caring for the Environment

Toy Mountain

THEMES:

Sustainability, Waste, Environment, Responsibility, Consumerism.

Where the Heart Is

THEMES:

Friendship, Environment, Conservation

Grub

THEMES:

Metamorphosis. Life Cycles. Environment. Natural World. Biodiversity. Self-awareness. Change

Harriet’s Hungry Worms

THEMES:

Worm Farm Ecosystem. Composting. Sustainability. Recycling.

Meet Mim

THEMES:

Marine Biology/ecology. Environment/natural world/biodiversity. Survival mechanisms. Change & transformation.

Milly and Mulberry Tree

THEMES:

Exploration.  Family / Cross-cultural family connections.
Home. Growing Up. Nature.

Celebrating Difference

Birdie Lights Up the World

THEMES:

Exploring and expressing talents. Building self-esteem. Being true to yourself. Appreciating life’s pleasures. Friendship.

The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

THEMES:

Self-Esteem and Dealing with Difference

The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp

THEMES:

Valuing differences, Diversity, Uniqueness

Freddy the Not -Teddy

THEMES:

Inclusion. Friendship. Staying true to oneself. Accepting differences. Kindness. Imagination.

Mitchell Itches

THEMES:

· Medical conditions – eczema · Family support · Resilience · Perseverance · Diversity · Bullying/anti-bullying

Reena’s Rainbow

THEMES:

Hearing Impairment, Diversity, Friendship and Acceptance

The Secret of Sapling Green

THEMES:

Developing Trust. Friendship. Bravery. Self-Awareness. Accepting Yourself and Others

Emotional Resilience

Anchored

THEMES:

Separated families. Parent-child attachment. Social and emotional development. Ships and boats.

At the End of Holyrood Lane

THEMES:

Domestic Violence, Abuse, Resilience, Trust and Hope

The Battle

THEMES:

Mindfulness and Friendship

Butterfly Girl

THEMES:

· Cultural diversity · Environment · Friendship · Happiness · Loneliness · Mental Health

Cookie

THEMES:

Childhood Depression and Anxiety. Empathy. Friendship with Pets. Adventure.

Easy Peasy

THEMES:

Father-daughter relationship. Perseverance. Independence. Physcial Activity

Don’t Think About Purple Elephants

THEMES:

Coping with Anxiety and Worry

Go Away, Worry Monster!

THEMES:

Anxiety, Resilience and Emotional Regulation

Nova’s Missing Masterpiece

THEMES:

Social and Emotional Intelligence · Self-regulation · Anxiety · Resilience · Persistence · Problem solving · Art and crafts

Pear of Hope

THEMES:

Cancer, Illness, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Hope

Tabitha and the Raincloud

THEMES:

Anger, Emotional Regulation and Optimism

Through the Gate

THEMES:

Moving House and Coping with Change

The Voyage

THEMES:

Empathy, Resilience and Refugees

What if … ?

THEMES:

Anxiety. Imagination. Adventure. Creativity. Freedom. Mental Health.

Lessons of a LAC Series

Brave

THEMES:
Anxiety, Worry, Resilience and Courage

Grey-glasses-itis

THEMES:
Moods, Feelings and Emotional Resilience

Lessons of a LAC

THEMES:
Anxiety, Worry and Resilience

Perfect Petunias

THEMES:
Perfectionism, Self-Acceptance and Resilience

Tree

THEMES:
Moods, Feelings and Emotional Resilience

Friendship

The Box Cars

THEMES:
Friendship, Creativity and Problem-solving

A Boy, His Bear and a Bully

THEMES:

Bullying, Bravery, Friendship, Forgiveness

Ella and Mrs Gooseberry

THEMES:
Love and Kindness

Finn and Puss

THEMES:

Loneliness, Friendship and Doing the Right Thing

Invisible Jerry

THEMES:
Friendship, Loneliness, Belonging & Self-confidence

Patch and Ruby

THEMES:
Friendship and Belonging

Scaredy Book

THEMES:
Courage, Friendship, Books and Libraries

Turning Cartwheels

THEMES:
Social Bullying, Friendship, Peer Pressure, Fitting in and School

Two Rabbits

THEMES:

Friendship · Emotions · Difference · Resolving Conflict

Family Focus

Bedtime, Daddy!

THEMES:
Bedtime Routine and the Father-Child Bond

Finding Granny

THEMES:
Grandparents, Illness, Stroke Awareness and Art Therapy

Get Ready, Mama!

THEMES:

Routines – getting ready. Family Dynamics – mother/child relationship. Links to own family. Time – sequencing events.

Grandma Forgets

THEMES:
Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Ageing and Family

Grandpa’s Noises

THEMES:
Family and Humour

Isla’s Family Tree

THEMES:
Family Structure and Siblings

Mama’s Chickens

THEMES:

Dementia awareness. Family. Chickens. Open communication and care around difficult topics

My Heart

THEMES:

Mother-child relationship · Emotions/Love · Milestones · Independence/Growing Up · First time learnings

Some Families Change

THEMES:

· Family Relationships · Family Dynamics · Change · Emotions

This Is My Dad

THEMES:
Family. Relationships. Single Mothers.

Together Things

THEMES:
Understanding Depression, Mental Health and Parent-Child Relationships

Up to Something

THEMES:
Recycling, Imaginative Play and Father-Son Relationship

Visiting You: A Journey of Love

THEMES:
Family and Humour

Imagination and Creativity

The Art of Words

THEMES:

Words, Language, Storytelling and Creativity

The Incurable Imagination

THEMES:

Education and Imagination

Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination

THEMES:

Imagination and ideas. Iconic Australian landmark – The Sydney Opera House. Embracing and believing in dreams. STEAM concepts.

One Book Was All it Took

THEMES:

Actions lead to consequences. Fostering a love of reading and books. Adventure. The importance of
libraries and literacy.

This is NOT a Book!

THEMES:

Metafiction and Storytelling

Violin and Cello

THEMES:

Friendship. Instruments and Music. Culture/Identity. Inclusion.

What Could it Be?

THEMES:

Geometry and Creativity

Kids and Culture

Australia Illustrated (2nd edition)

THEMES:

Australiana, Diversity and Multiculturalism

An Aussie Year

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

An English Year

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

A Kiwi Year

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

A New York Year

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

A Scottish Year

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

History

When Grandma Burnt Her Bra

September 2023

THEMES:

Feminism/Women’s Rights | Social History | Dinosaurs | Generational Relationships

Love and Loss

Dance with Me

THEMES:

Childhood Memories and Treasured Possessions

The Fix-It Man

THEMES:

Grief, Death, Hope and Healing from Loss

Once I Was Loved

THEMES:

History and Childhood Memories

Saying Goodbye to Barkley

THEMES:

Pets, Loss and Animal Welfare

Mindfulness

Ollie’s Treasure

THEMES:

Sibling Rivalry, Creativity and Individuality Between Twins

Tomorrow Girl

THEMES:

Mindfulness and Friendship

Sibling Rivalry

Arabella and the Magic Pencil

THEMES:

Creativity and Sibling Rivalry

Grace and Katie

THEMES:

Sibling Rivalry, Creativity and Individuality Between Twins

Peas in a Pod

THEMES:

Developing An Individual Identity as a Multiple

Tottie and Dot

THEMES:

Competition, Rivalry and Friendship