The Tale of Roger Over and Out (Tales from a Lake Book 1)

An inspirational, heart-touching story of an aging, lonely, globe-trotting Australian pelican looking to find a friend and a home. It is not until Roger finds himself in the pit of despair that he turns to the Great Creator for help, with amazing results. Get ready to come on a journey with Roger as he searches for the Quiet Side of the Great Lake.

This story contains Christian foundations, virtues and values for young children.

Roger finds the Quiet Side at last (illustration from the book)

The Tale of Pamela Possum (Tales from a Lake Book 2)

We return to the Quiet Side of the Great Lake in the second book of the “Tales from a Lake” series where Pamela Possum finds herself alone and frightened when her mate Parker goes missing. Pamela is soon to have a little one and she has nowhere safe to go. Terrified and alone as the cold wintry weather approaches, she goes searching for help, but finds no one. Pamela has heard there is a Great Creator who made them all. As a last resort she calls on Him for help. After a rocky start Pamela finds the result is beyond her wildest dreams. Inspired by real life occurrences “The Tale of Pamela Possum”, as in each book of the “Tales from a Lake” series, features beautiful real-life illustrations that are true to nature. The story also contains Christian values and virtues embedded in the story in a way little ones will understand. It is a book you will enjoy reading to young children and suitable for experienced young readers.

Baby Blossom Possum – isn’t she cute!

The Tale of Junior Magpie (Tales from a Lake Book 3)

Junior Magpie was different from the time he was born. Although didn’t look any different from all the other baby magpies, when it came time for him to learn to fend for himself, he struggled. What was wrong with Junior Magpie?

This chapter book tells the story of a disabled young magpie trying to find his way in life. The untiring devotion of his loving mother and father will touch your heart. Again all of the Quiet Side, human folk, bird life and four legged friends alike come together to help the young magpie. This time they are not just “looking out for each other”. This time they are all “looking out for Junior Magpie”.

Like the previous two books of the Tales from a Lake series, this story is also educational with colourful, natural illustrations, allowing young children to see the characters living life in their own natural environment. The book also contains Christian principles and an informative passage about ‘prayer’.

Follow Junior Magpie through his trials as he grows up to be a very special member of the Quiet Side family. (Illustration from the book)

Showdown in the Umbrella Tree (Tales from a Lake Book 4)

Greed and selfishness rear their ugly heads on the Quiet Side of the Great Lake. Suddenly this beautiful place of peace and healing is threatened. Neville the little Noisy Miner bird becomes very possessive when a brand new bird bath appears right next to his tree and he decides it should become his, exclusively.

He also loves the juicy red buds that bloom each year on the umbrella tree next door to him and decides that they too should be his. Within a short time his greed gets out of hand when he decides he should have the exclusive ownership of everything in the garden around his tree. The fun begins when he meets Larry the rainbow lorikeet who has similar ideas.

Like all ‘Tales from a Lake’ stories ‘Showdown in the Umbrella Tree’ is educational, inspired by real life events and reflects real nature. All birds and four legged creatures are featured in their natural environment. Illustrations are beautiful in vivid color . Virtues emphasized in the story are love, looking out for each other, sharing and forgiveness. This is a fun story for parents to read to their children whilst at the same time teaching them about love and respect. These stories whilst crafted for children for the Christian market, are suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy stories about nature.