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1 y separately published work icon Silver Fish Leesa Smith , Debbie Taylor (illustrator), Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2016 9946715 2016 single work picture book children's

'Three years after Grandfather passes away, Henry's family return to the gorge. Henry remembers all the important things Grandfather taught him, like hunting in the streams for silver fish and finding emu eggs in the scrub. One morning Henry leaves camp to visit his ancestors' rock paintings. He becomes trapped in a rock fall. As he struggles to break free, Henry begins to understand that Grandfather's spirit is all around him. This is their country.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dreaming Series Leesa Smith , 2015 Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2009 9946979 2015 series - author picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Bacon for Breakfast Leesa Smith , Rebecca Hughes (illustrator), Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2014 9946897 2014 single work picture book children's

'Jules the bush turkey just loves breakfast. He always eats his grubs and bugs on his big dirt mound in the morning. But one day he sees Billy camping close by and he's cooking bacon for breakfast. Jules wonders if he could have bacon for breakfast too. So Jules decides to use his special action plan to get the bacon. But Jules shouldn't be in Billy's camp and his plan doesn't work. He tries another plan but Jules just can't seem to have bacon for breakfast and he doesn't know why. So Billy has to explain to Jules why bush turkeys do not eat bacon for breakfast.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Billy's Big Straw Hat Leesa Smith , Rebecca Hughes (illustrator), Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2014 9946841 2014 single work picture book children's

'Billy loves camping. He likes to wear his big straw hat. But one day his hat goes missing. Who has taken his big straw hat? The bush animals will never tell. Ages 4+' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Billy and the Bush Gang Leesa Smith , 2014 Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2014 9946817 2014 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon White Cockatoo Leesa Smith , Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2014 8047178 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Henry's brother is getting married and it is time to prepare for the ceremony. Grandfather suggests for Henry to organise something special for his brother. But what can henry do? How can he show his love for his brother and prove to his family that he is older and wiser?

In the early morning light as the white cockatoos glide in along the river, Henry clears the celebration circle and thinks of a way to commemorate his brother's special day.

Educational hardcover story book for curriculum use, or for reading enjoyment.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Little Knock-Kneed Alpaca Leesa Smith , Mia Clark (illustrator), Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2014 8046461 2014 single work picture book children's

'Little Alpaca grew up with long legs and knock-knees. All the other alpacas laughed at him. Mother said Little Alpaca was special, but how could he show the others what he could do? When danger arrives on the station in outback Australia, Little Alpaca must find the courage to warn the Alpaca herd and guard the other animals.

'A loving story between a mother and her baby illustrated beautifully to showcase a wintry Australian outback.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Earth Protectors Leesa Smith , Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2013 6922780 2013 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Swarm Leesa Smith , 2013 Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2013 6922758 2013 series - author children's fiction

'SWARM is a series of chapter books for children with adventurous imaginations. SWARM books contain fabulous fictional text combined with facts about insects. SWARM books also relate to children's real life experiences with reference to school activities, bullying and friendship themes.' (Series summary)

1 y separately published work icon Emu Dancing Leesa Smith , Debbie Taylor (illustrator), Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2011 9947013 2011 single work picture book children's

'Henry loved his family, he loved the bush and he loved his music. Every morning he greeted the playing his didgeridoo high up on the cliff top. But Henry wanted to play his didgeridoo with his brothers and uncles around the campfire. He wanted to play while Grandfather told stories from the dreamtime. Henry knew her would have to make the great emu dance before he was ready to play with his family.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Campfire Dreaming Leesa Smith , Debbie Taylor (illustrator), Morayfield : Goanna Tales Publishing , 2009 Z1700080 2009 single work picture book children's 'Henry loves to watch Grandfather tell stories from the dreaming. But when will it be his turn? After losing his tribe, Henry begins the long journey home alone. Along the way, Henry proves he belongs and discovers he has his own story to tell.' 

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