Aleesah Darlison

Puggle's Problem, released 1 July 2010

ON THE NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE! 

Pipp Puggle is a tiny echidna with a big problem. Although he's good at doing lots of things, like: 

hunting ants,

curling into a ball, and

building terrifically tidy burrows,

Pipp's spines simply will not come.

Tired of waiting for them to appear, Pipp sets out on a quest to make them grow. But he soon learns that some things can’t be rushed...

This is a gentle, humorous tale emphasising the importance of perseverance and patience. It also showcases some of Australia’s best-loved native animals and their unique characteristics.

Puggle's Problem is published by Wombat Books. You can pick up a copy in all good bookstore or order direct from the Wombat Books website: www.wombatbooks.com.au. ISBN: 978-1-921633-07-2.

I am very excited that Sandra Temple, a multi-award winning wildlife artist, illustrated this book for me. To view some of Sandra's stunning artwork, visit her website at: www. sandratemple.com.

View the book trailer for Puggle's Problem! Click on the link here to go to the YouTube site: http://bit.ly/awcjKR 

Warambi, released 1 July 2011 

This story is based on Little Bentwing-bats which are native to Australia and are classified as vulnerable due to the disturbance of their colonies and the destruction of their caves through the clearing of forests. Little Bentwings are small, chocolate brown insectivorous bats with a body length of about 45mm. Absolutely tiny!

When Warambi's home in the forest is destroyed, she finds herself separated from her family and forced to shelter in a rather unusual place.

Warambi touches on the important themes of conservation of natural habitats and preservation of native species. It also highlights the specific characteristics, habitat and ecology of the wonderful Little Bentwings. The book, to be illustrated by Andrew Plant, will be published by Working Title Press and is due out in July 2011.

View the book trailer for Warambi! Click on the link here to go to the YouTube site: http://bit.ly/eRyGwC

Read a review of Warambi from the NSW Association of Gifted & Talented childre: http://nswagtc.org.au/reviews/beginner-readers/1576-warambi-.html 

Bearly There, due for release September 2012 

Bearly There tells the story of a rather worn-out but well-loved teddy bear who comes up against a much newer and much cheekier teddy. The book, to be illustrated by Jill Carter-Hansen, will be published by Windy Hollow Books and is due out in 2012.