Books
As a Children’s Author, Michelle sometimes writes funny silly stories because smiling and laughing make us feel good.
Sometimes she writes serious, even sad stories because reading and talking about this stuff can help little people feel better.
As a Children’s Author, helping her readers make sense of their world, gives Michelle much pleasure.
Please see her children’s books below, which include picture books, chapter books and non-fiction titles.
PICTURE BOOKS
My Happy Sad Mummy, 2nd Edition
Includes Teachers’ and Parents’ notes.
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My Happy Sad Mummy is a picture book for preschoolers and primary aged readers. It is a story that portrays the emotional response of a young girl living with a mother who has bipolar (manic and depressive episodes).
Audience: 3-6 years
Publisher: Woodslane, 2022.
Originally published by JoJo Publishing, 2015.
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Together Things
Includes Teachers’ and Parents’ notes.
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Together Things is the story of a young girl navigating her changing relationshipp with her father as he experiences a depressive episode. Together they must find new ways of doing things while keeping the bonds of love alive.
Audience: 3-6 years
Publisher: EK Books, 2020.
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FICTION BOOKS
Fire Ready
“Fire fighters warn spot fires at the base of the mountain may spread,” said the radio announcer. Luca could feel his heart racing …”
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 25
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book with audio CD
Publisher: Thomson Learning, 2008.
Over 130,000 copies sold world-wide!
Noah’s Secret
Noah and Eddy are best friends. They love playing football together. But Noah has a secret. Will Eddy want to be Noah’s best friend when he finds out Noah’s secret?
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book with audio CD
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
You Never Know
Chris and Jonno are surfing far from the flags. Ali knew what his dad would say about that. “You never know what might happen,” his dad always said. And he was right…
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book with audio CD
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Karate Kevin
Kevin is being bullied by Jonny Meager, the school’s worst bully. Nobody seems to be able to help Kevin. When he hides out in a sushi bar, the owner, Sammy Shu, tells Kevin he must confront Jonny by himself. Kevin knows this would work in the movies, but will it work in real life or has Sammy watched too many Kung fu movies?
Series: Young Heroes
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Insight Publications, 2006.
NON-FICTION Books
Thrills and Spills
Where can you find thrilling rides, entertainment, food, souvenirs, and maybe even exotic animals? At a theme park! Whether racing down the fastest water slide with your friends or panning for gold, theme parks provide hours of fun. Theme parks are also great places for putting your maths skills to the test. Thrills and Spills takes a look at the mathematics of theme parks and explores some interesting aspects of their design and function.
Series: Action Numeracy and Literacy
Audience: 8-12 years
Format: Book
Publisher: ACER Press, 2007.
The Future of Forests
Over one quarter of all the world’s land surface is covered by forests. Forests are found in all parts of the world, except in very dry or cold areas. But every year, millions of hectares of the world’s forests are lost due to natural and human causes. The Future of Forests looks at the natural features of forests and explores how they are changed and used over time.
Series: Action Numeracy and Literacy
Audience: 8-12 years
Format: Book
Publisher: ACER Press, 2007.
Plants
Plants grow on land and in water. There are many uses for plants. People make clothes, homes and paper from plants.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 14
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Rainforests
There are two different kinds of rainforests. One is a tropical rainforest, such as the Amazon jungle in South America. The other is a temperate rainforest, such as the rainforests in Tasmania. Both kinds are important.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 21
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
The Great Plague of London
A terrible disease hit London in 1665, and caused the deaths of around 100,000 people. It was called the Great Plague of London, and only a huge fire could stop it.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 18
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Bushfire Ready
Bushfires are common in Australia. People who live in the bush should make a plan to help them decide when to stay and when to leave their homes. They should be ready before the bushfire season starts.
Series: Fast Forward Independent Texts Level 20
Audience: 10-14 years
Format: Book
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2009.
Let’s Grow Some Beans
Plants need certain thing to grow. But how can we find out what those things are?
Find out in this book!
Series: Talk About Books, Level G
Audience: Lower Primary
Format: Book
Publisher: MONDO Publishing, 2018.
