Once upon a full moon night a shining bird flies over a mountain.
The Grolken wants the bird to sing, dance and light up his den.
The townsfolk want to display her in a palace of glass.
But the bird just wants to fly free.
The Moonlight Bird and the Grolken is an enchanting picture book
about possession, loss and freedom.
Anne Morgan's children's books include: The Sky Dreamer, which has been translated into French as Le bateau de reves, and the Captain Clawbeak junior novels. She has a PhD in writing and a Masters of Education degree, and is also an award-winning poet. These days lives and writes on Bruny Island, Tasmania, where she is spending a day at Adventure Bay. Their website is www.annemorgan.com.au .
Lois Bury creates her bird and wildlife paintings and illustrations in her studio in Sandy Bay in Hobart. Illustrating takes up most of her time and as she spends less time on Bruny Island her little drawing space in Hobart is the centre of her art world. She has for a long time admired and enjoyed the work of illustrators who bring stories to life with their skills and whimsy. Such names as Eliza Wheeler, Melissa Sweet, the Fan Brothers and bird paintings of Carl Cneut. The art of Charles van Stanwych inspires and entertains her.
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When Liam’s sister dies, his world turns grey. He spends hours watching clouds crossing the wintry skies, hoping that Cassie is out there somewhere.
On the night before Liam’s birthday, Cassie sails the Sky Dreamer to their home and drops anchor in a ghost gum tree. She invites Liam to climb aboard, and together the children go sailing through the Milky Way. But there are lessons Liam must learn before the Sky Dreamer returns home.
The Sky Dreamer, by Anne Morgan, illustrated by Céline Eimann, is a picture book that helps children to better understand their feelings of grief after the death of a loved one. Published by IP Kidz, an imprint of IP (Interactive Publications). Also available in French, French-English bilingual and translation editions.
After his sister’s death, Liam’s world turns gray.
He spends hours staring at the clouds in the winter sky, hoping Cassie is up there somewhere.
The Boat of Dreams is a poignantly beautiful and ultimately comforting picture book about a young child learning to take charge of life after the death of a loved one.
This book received support in the form of a grant from the Australia Council.
In this delightful collection of organically-grown eco-tales, a prince wants to marry the girl with the smallest carbon footprint in the land; Space Cadet Lox finds out why a planet is like a bowl of porridge; a girl in a little green hoodie tries to save an endangered wolf; and Chicken Licken warns the sea is rising. Times have changed in Fairytale Land!
Two new adventures from the multi-award winning duo Dianne Bates and Bill Condon, with illustrations by Cherie Dignam.
“Hardnut Hannigan and the Jewel of the Jungle” & “Captain Offensnotty and the Giddi-Giddi Zombies”
When Liam’s sister dies, his world turns grey. He spends hours watching clouds crossing the wintry skies, hoping that Cassie is out there somewhere.
On the night before Liam’s birthday, Cassie sails the Sky Dreamer to their home and drops anchor in a ghost gum tree. She invites Liam to climb aboard, and together the children go sailing through the Milky Way. But there are lessons Liam must learn before the Sky Dreamer returns home.
Harry Potter Power uses motifs and situations from the popular Harry Potter series and links them to theories and strategies designed to help young people overcome anxiety, anger, depression and grief. It combines a fun and innovative use of well-known Harry Potter icons with more serious advice, reflection material and activities to help young people apply this perspective.
Lyli wants to know what’s over the mountains that surround her crowded city. She’s not scared of the ferocious Stone-Muncher that is rumoured to live in a tunnel nearby. She doesn’t believe in monsters!
Jest the Funny Bits is a collection of Bill’s comic poems, plays and short stories. He had a lot of fun writing them and he really hopes you have fun reading them. However, spoiler alert, they’re not for everyone. If you’re a humourless sour grumpy-pants, whose face would split in two if you attempted to smile or laugh, then, whatever you do, don’t read this book!
In this epic birdlife tale, the first of the Woody & Sir Humphrey Series, word is out that Woody the Canary is going to lose his feathers.
Patience is the key to a happy life.
Patience can make the difference between worry and tranquillity.
Mia’s grandma is no ordinary grandmother.
Mia calls her Glamma.
Mia’s Glamma wears the latest fashions. She owns a restaurant. She even runs in marathons.
Little Shark Lulu is trying very hard to go to sleeeep… But, all around her, lots of sea life are wide awake and busily hunting, eating or playing.
Follow six children as they grow up doing
what they like best and pursue their dreams.
The storytellers come from all walks of life.
Each one brings something special to their story.
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
For the Grolken in all of us, Anne Morgan’s magical, touching story reminds us what happens when we try to possess the things we love, whether it’s for our own unmindful pleasure, or even ‘to keep them safe’. And that the mightiest act of love, as the Grolken learns from his own loss of liberty, is to let them go and set them free. A delightful read for big people and little, especially under a full moon.
– Merridy Eastman
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
The Moonlight Bird and the Grolken is a charming new fairy tale. The Grolken spies upon the Moonlight Bird and finally carries her off to his den. But as in all good fairy tales, love overcomes the darkness, so that there is a gentle and touching end to the story. The creative and lyrical use of both language and illustration make this picture book a delight to read aloud or to oneself.
– Carol Ann Martin
IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd)
‘Freedom can never be truly appreciated until you lose it.’ In this simple story of freedom and loss, we begin to understand that loss in a safe and hopeful way. Anne Morgan and Lois Bury have captured the essence of that journey in this beautifully poignant story.
– Christina Booth