Teresa the turtle finds laying eggs each year tedious and tiring and rather dangerous. She enlists the aid of Tom Turtle, who, being lazy and not very bright, does not give her much confidence for the task ahead. Hearing their dilemma, a kind little echidna, called Eric, offers to help the turtles to dig their nest and to protect the eggs from dangers until they hatch. He is as good as his word. Three little turtles hatch from the eggs and are safely delivered to their pond in the garden.
Book details: Narrative rhyme, 53 pages |
Tiny Tim Turtle is bored and restless in his safe pond at the bottom of the garden. He longs for adventure and brave deeds and especially, he longs to investigate the mysteries hidden in the creek below his garden. One overcast day, ignoring his mother’s warnings, he sets out in search of adventure. More warnings of impending rain and several frights along the way fail to deter Tim from his purpose. To his delight he arrives at the creek where the joys for small turtles do indeed abound. A flash flood brings all this to an abrupt end. Disaster is averted when the fairies of the garden lead Eric, the kind little Echidna. to Tim’s aid. Eric escorts him and his new friend, Emma the platypus, safely home to his pond and the heartfelt welcome of his family.
Book details: Narrative rhyme, 65 pages |
Ralph Rat and Mrs. Rat sneak into an old country house where they set up their home behind the wall near the sitting room fireplace. Soon they have a large family, whose noise and unruly behaviour drive their father to distraction. Ralph decides to have a great party and sends the young rats out into the garden with invitations for all neighbouring rats, who respond with enthusiasm. The rats are enjoying themselves so much that they propose to stay indefinitely. This puts a great strain upon the rat household and, in order to supplement the dwindling food supply, the rats decide to spread round the house, garden and sheds and steal all they can. The garden animals, threatened by this great rat invasion, all stop fighting each other and form an unlikely band of allies to rid themselves of their common enemy. After much conflict they are ultimately successful.
Book details: Narrative rhyme, 39 pages |
Jeremy Rabbit wakes one morning in his burrow in the creek bank, which he shares with his Aunt Esther and lots of brothers and sisters, knowing this is a special day! Each year in the farmer’s garden, all sorts of animals not normally allowed there, gather together for the great Fairy Fair, while the fairies of the garden charm the farmer and his wife away. This is THE day! The enchanted day at The Fairy Fair is filled with fun and adventure, with tears and joy. Then, as night closes in, the little rabbits set out for home. On the way, there are terrors and dangers, but these are overcome and they reach their burrow safely where a warm welcome, their supper and their cosy beds await them.
Book details: Narrative rhyme, 38 pages |
Winston is a very disobedient little Cavalier King Charles spaniel. His friend Sarge, the sheep dog, thinks that Winston’s disobedience and his ‘cavalier’ attitude to rules will one day land him in big trouble. Winston explains to Sarge that he comes from a very long line of disobedient dogs as he recounts to Sarge the history of his breed. This, he says, accounts for his bad behaviour. Eventually, Winston discovers from his own experience that disobedience can land him in trouble and he learns that rules are not there just to spoil his fun but rather to ensure his safety.
Book details:43 pages |
Henry and Jessie are two naughty little dogs. They live with Farmer Moppet and Mrs Moppet in the country and they play in their big garden. Quite often they sneak out of their garden to explore all the wonderful things in the paddocks beyond. Sometimes they disappear for several days and this makes Farmer Moppet and Mrs Moppet very anxious and rather cross. One evening, returning home after a long adventurous day exploring, Henry spies a rabbit. He chases it hither and thither until it dashes into a hollow log where the rabbit is safe and Henry becomes stuck. Jessie is obliged to return home without him. After a long time and a great deal of anxious waiting and searching, he is finally found, rescued and happily reunited with Jessie. Farmer Moppet then takes steps to see they do not escape again!
Book details: Narrative Rhyme , 28 pages |
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Following the Great Rat Invasion when every last rat was evicted from the old country house, so too was every last mouse. One family of fleeing mice decided to re-settle in the old saddle room and Father and Mother Mouse busily set up house there. The four very small mice happily explored their new home, made new friends and learned to avoid the dangerous Stableyard Cat. One day, Grandfather and Granny Mouse came to visit the Mouse family. Grandfather Mouse liked telling stories and indeed had many stories to tell. He told about strange things, such as SNOW. The four little mice quickly lost interest, paid no attention and behaved rather badly. This had unexpected consequences...
Book details: Narrative rhyme, 43 pages |
When Gordon and Gertrude Goanna repeatedly rob the nests in their favourite garden, the birds in despair all threaten to leave. Two brave little spaniels, helped by the fairies in the garden, go into battle on the birds’ behalf. After a certain amount of ferocious combat, the goannas are persuaded to give up eggs and fledglings and to develop a taste for frogs. The birds recreate their nests in the garden and harmony and happiness are restored.
Book details: Narrative rhyme, 46 pages
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Tales From A Country Garden Series is an ongoing project by Anne and Tony Bishop.
They are currently working on another story that will be available in 2012 entitled THE TRUST OF A THRUSH
Printed books are available at a limited number of outlets, through this website or direct with Anne via phone/email.
Phone. + 61 2 6545 4137
Email. anneandtony@bishopbooks.com.au
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