AustLit

'The lazy cat "Furball" believes she knows everything. When the dam bursts and she is drenched, Furball realises that being a "know it all" ends in disaster. Based on the famous story of the university professor and the Zen master, children will discover that being a "know it all", simply means you are all "washed up" (Source: publisher's website).

'Gilbert B. Beaver thinks that winning the race and receiving his prize is good. He believes that falling out of a tree and into the river is bad. The ever-present Shri Shelly suggests that you never can be certain about these things. Preconception and expectation are shown to be misleading in this fun, light-hearted adventure' (Source: publisher website).

'Monkey is bored. There is absolutely, positively nothing to do. Shre Shelly the tortoise, through her sagely advice, helps monkey discover that life is full and complete. This book shows how the mind is an horrendous master, but a wonderful servant' (Source: publisher website).

'Grizzel Bear is angry. He stomps on flowers, he grumbles and he complains. He meets Guru Walter Wombat, who is full of love and compassion. Walter refuses to accept Grizzel's anger and eventually the anger dissolves. This book shows how anger does not have to be accepted. What remains is peace and happiness' (Source: publisher's website).