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1 y separately published work icon Snowy : The Little Bunny Who Gave Joy to the World Maggie May Gordon , Grace Chen (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2022 25100773 2022 single work picture book children's

'Snowy was a very different bunny in colour and size to all the other bunnies and it made him very sad because he didn't want to be different ... he wanted to be the same. But one day Snowy met an extra special someone who showed him that he wasn't just different ... but extra special, too! In fact, it wouldn't be long before the whole wide world would be over-joyed to see an extra special bunny hop their way!'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Forever Fairies Karen Dunsmore , Glebe : Little Steps , 2020 18925705 2020 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'When twins, Luka and Leandra find an abandoned baby fairy at the bottom of their grandparent’s garden, they make it their mission to return her to the fairy world.

'The twins are both imaginative and scientific, and enjoy photographing and observing animals in their backyard. They are avid readers and from information in a fairy folklore book and handwritten notes and maps, found inside the book and penned by their grandfather, the twins find the door into the Fairy Kingdom. Through information in the manual, they solve the problem of how to care for a new-born fairy. Together they commit themselves to nurture and take care of her until they can return her to the world in which she belongs. The little fairy, although very young and small demonstrates abilities and wisdom far beyond her age. Her human friends realise she is destined for greatness and the need to reunite her with her fairy kin becomes urgent.

'A growing bond between themselves and the little fairy and a realisation that their grandfather, missing for two years, was the author of the journal and Fairy Manual, compel them to tell their grandmother, locate the door and shepherd the fairy safely into the fairy realm. They discover some of their own family history with the fairies that live in the garden which leads them to believe their grandfather is in the realm. Eventually meeting up with him, the twins are both shocked and excited, then saddened when Grandpa does not return with them to the human-world.

'The appearance, in the Fairy Kingdom, of a malevolent being, Granwick the mischievous fairy driven by revenge, generates the need, not only for magical intervention but also courage, problem-solving and empathy when relating to friends and those who are not so friendly. The magical elements in the story have clearly defined rules and limitations, and act in the story in much the same way special skills and talents act in the human-world. Magical intervention is not relied on entirely to solve problems for the characters.

'Luka and Leandra demonstrate abilities to be both logical and imaginative thinkers. The little fairy learns about consequences, accepts responsibility for her actions and through the help of her friends, discovers that she is truly both a fairy and a princess. Having both fairy-kinfolk and a human-family the three develop a deep and meaningful life-long bond. The Little Fairy, Princess Aliya, is now to learn all that she can about her fairy-kin and farewell her human-family, with a pledge to one day be reunited. The twins go back to their own home, agreeing to return and locate their grandfather.' (Publication summary)
 
 
1 y separately published work icon Flossie and the Mermaid Nancy Watson , Forest Lodge : Little Steps , 2018 15294435 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'When Flossie and Finn discover a strange girl lost on the beach, they know they have to try to help her.

'Join Flossie the fairy and her best friend Finn on another exciting adventure in 'Flossie and the Mermaid'!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Flossie and the Evil Fairy Nancy Watson , Grace Chen (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2018 14831490 2018 single work picture book children's

'Join Flossie the fairy on an exciting adventure!

'Flossie the fairy is enjoying a lovely afternoon visiting her friend when they discover a lost girl in the woods. Eager to help, they soon find that she's not lost at all - she's been entranced by Elvira the evil fairy! Can brave Flossie save the day? ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Jelly and the Leaf Mary McCaffrey , Grace Chen (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2017 12021481 2017 single work picture book children's

'It doesn't matter if flying's in Jelly's blood, he's too afraid to jump! Inner strength is what he needs, but can he find the strength he needs to learn to fly?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Rainbow Clown Rosalind M. Cumming , Grace Chen (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2016 9410780 2016 single work picture book children's

'The ringmaster is cross — all the clowns are feeling sick! Luckily, Jeb the lion tamer has always had a dream of being a clown. With some imagination, a little magic and a lot of colour, Jeb is able to take on the role he has always wanted. ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Magical Kingdom : Unicorn Gifts Sandie Bouton , Grace Chen (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2016 9112513 2016 single work picture book children's

'‘The animals and creatures of The Magical Kingdom are waiting for you. They have beautiful gifts that they wish to share with you …’ Follow the path through the Enchanted Forest and discover the magical gifts of strength, transformation, wisdom, healing grace and cohesion, as you are guided by the lanterns inside.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Lily and the Magic Wall Stefanie Godinho , Grace Chen (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2015 9080261 2015 single work picture book children's

'It's Lily the dog's birthday, and also the day of her highly anticipated birthday party. While out on a walk before her party, she discovers a magic wall that leads her to a cave with six differently shaped doors. What exciting surprises are behind these mysterious doors? And will Lily make it back home in time for her birthday party? ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Bronwyn Blackbird and the Golden Worm Debora Pollock , Grace Chen (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2014 8076439 2014 single work picture book children's

'Bronwyn Blackbird has one wish: to live in a grand garden. One day, Bronwyn discovers that if she finds a golden worm, it will grant her a wish. Does Bronwyn find the golden worm? Will she get her wish?' (Publication summary)
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