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1 y separately published work icon Rusty the Rainbow Bird Aleesah Darlison , Mel Matthews (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2022 23428924 2022 single work picture book children's

'Rusty is a rainbow bird!

'Fly with Rusty the Gouldian finch as he searches for a mate and saves his young family from fire.

'The next book in the Endangered Animal Tales picture book series, highlighting unique Australian animals.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Courtney Little Aleesah Darlison , 2021 Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2021 22438636 2021 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Poppy the Punk Turtle Aleesah Darlison , Mel Matthews (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2021 21862205 2021 single work picture book children's

'Join Poppy the Mary River turtle on an adventure to find a new waterhole to call home. Plip! Plop! Parp!

'Meet some of Australia's cutest and most vulnerable wildlife in the Endangered Animal Tales picture book series.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Space Kids : Sabotage Aleesah Darlison , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2021 21555769 2021 single work children's fiction children's 'Welcome to the world of Misty Space Station and intergalactic adventure! The Space Kids live far from Earth on Misty Space Station. While their parents are involved in maintaining the station and welcoming tourists, the kids get themselves into all sorts of hilarious and dangerous adventures. When eleven-year-old Nash arrives on Misty Space Station, he meets new friends, the Space Kids. But danger awaits the trio. It appears that someone is sabotaging Misty. Could it be grumpy Mr Nakimoto? Will they solve the mystery and save the space station? And, just who is their new friend Bingo Crafter?' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Coco, The Fish With Hands Aleesah Darlison , Mel Matthews (illustrator), Melbourne : Puffin , 2021 21065582 2021 single work picture book children's

'Come on a journey with Coco the spotted handfish as she searches for a mate and looks for a safe place to hatch her eggs. Go, Coco!

'Meet some of Australia's cutest and most vulnerable wildlife in the Endangered Animal Tales picture book series.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Endangered Animal Tales Aleesah Darlison , 2021 Melbourne : Puffin , 2021 21065553 2021 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon Rogue Llama Aleesah Darlison , Melbourne : Puffin , 2020 18609942 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'League of Llamas secret agent Phillipe Llamar is on the run! Determined to clear his name after being framed for a crime he didn't commit, he dons a disguise and goes on the hunt for the true criminal - one Ratrick Tailbiter. But the more Phillipe investigates, the less the case makes sense and the more things start becoming suspiciously . . . smelly.

'From Ratopia to Catagonia, Phillipe's journey leads him far from home. Will he be able to solve this mystery alone? Hunted by friends and enemies alike, this is Agent 0011's most daring adventure yet!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Undercover Llamas Aleesah Darlison , Melbourne : Puffin , 2020 18609889 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'After failing to apprehend some dangerously peck-happy hens, the League of Llamas are continuing their mission undercover! But these aren't any ordinary secret identities - Phillipe, Lloyd and Elloise are joining Bruno Llamars (and his grumpy manager, Wally Chimpopo) as band members on the pop star's next tour . . . to Chickenlovakia.

'As the stakes - and tensions - climb higher and higher, will the LOL agents' cover be blown before they can track down their feathery foes? Only time and some rather alarming discoveries will tell!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Llama Impossible Aleesah Darlison , Melbourne : Puffin , 2020 18609834 2020 single work children's fiction children's 'A train speeding out of control, a bold bank robbery and a dazzling diamond heist - trouble is afoot in New Llama City! Luckily, the League of Llamas' top agents, Phillipe and Lloyd, are on the case. And luckily for them, Mama Llama and agent Elloise Llamaresky are on their cases to make sure the job actually gets done.

'Is the odious badger General Bottomburp to blame? Or could there be a new kingpin in town? After all, every secret agent should know that appearances can be deceiving!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Golden Llama Aleesah Darlison , Melbourne : Puffin , 2020 18609781 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'The League of Llamas (LOL) are a group of secret llama agents and they're on a mission to save the world - if only Agent 0011 Phillipe Llamar could stop looking in the mirror at his luxurious fringe and Agent 0013 Lloyd Llamanator could resist the temptation to eat everything in his path! There's also the thieving General Bottomburp to contend with and a mysterious lady llama in red.

'Can Phillipe and Lloyd foil the evil plans of Bottomburp and his badger henchmen? The fate of the Llama Republic's most prized relic, the Golden Llama, depends on it!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon League of Llamas Aleesah Darlison , 2020 Melbourne : Puffin , 2020- 18609751 2020 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Daddy Shop Aleesah Darlison , Kelly O'Gara (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2018 14815630 2018 single work picture book children's

'Hey, kids. Are you looking for a new daddy? Well, look no further. At The Daddy Shop, we have daddies to suit every occasion. Check out our daddies today!

'The Father and Son Picnic is coming up, but Daddy can’t go with Tai because he’s working. When Tai hears about The Daddy Shop, he takes matters into his own paws and tries out some new daddies. Around-the-House Daddy loves doing chores and Out-and-About Daddy plays all day long. But which daddy will be the best one for Tai?

'A big-hearted tale that celebrates daddies everywhere.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Dream Bird Aleesah Darlison , Emma Middleton (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2018 13767253 2018 single work picture book children's

'Once upon a time in a faraway land there lived the rarest of rare birds. The Dream Bird.

'George is a day child. He rollicks and romps in the light. But at night, George just can’t seem to get to sleep. That is, until Gran tells him a bedtime story about a magical bird who sings children to sleep.

'Will the Dream Bird’s magic work on George? A stunning bedtime book that will enchant readers young and old.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Yay! It's Library Day Aleesah Darlison , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2018 13752879 2018 single work picture book children's

'Words float around us, drawing pictures in our minds. Every book a kingdom with story treasure for us to find.
'Oliver and Ivy love visiting the library with their dad. With stories and their imaginations guiding them, the children go on grand ocean adventures, visit fairy-tale lands, watch elephants dancing in tuxedos and fly across the sapphire sky on a magic carpet.
'Discover the joy and wonder of books with Oliver and Ivy in Yay! It's Library Day.'   (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Plots & Potions Aleesah Darlison , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2018 13166232 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'School camp promises adventure and high jinks for Courtney and her friends!

'When Courtney first learns about an upcoming school trip to Bromlow Forest Adventure Camp, she’s far from impressed. After all, day-long hikes, challenging rock climbs and stomach-churning white-water rafting aren’t usually her go-to activities. When Courtney stumbles across the devious plans of some important people at the camp, she must call on some powerful potions and spells to help rescue those in danger. Drama, magic – and a miniature cat – abound in this latest Little Witch adventure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Free Aleesah Darlison , Belinda Elliott (illustrator), Mount Eliza : Empowering Resources , 2017 15507392 2017 single work picture book children's

'As Flynn watched everyone having fun, sadness swarmed inside him, and then, he spotted the bird. Weightless. Free. It skated across the sun-splashed sky, painting the earth below with its shadow.

'That’s how I want to be, thought Flynn.

'A sensitive and nurturing story about a boy who is finding life difficult after being confined to a wheelchair. Flynn’s story will inspire children and adults to look beyond their current situation and to dream for their own greatness and freedom.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Emerald : The Green Turtle's Tale Aleesah Darlison , Leanne White (illustrator), Nannup : Wild Eyed Press , 2017 13796468 2017 single work picture book children's

'Emerald the Green Turtle hatches from her egg and, with her many sisters, makes her perilous journey to the beckoning sea.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Fox and Moonbeam Aleesah Darlison , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2017 13772250 2017 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'It is Victorian England and Gerard Fox winds clocks for the queen. His lowly status means he lives in a world forever surrounded by shadows.

'Mademoiselle Moonbeam Lapin is a famous ballerina. She lives in the golden glow of stage lights. When Moonbeam offers Fox her friendship, both of their worlds are transformed forever.

'Beautifully written and lavishly illustrated, Fox and Moonbeam is an enchanting tale of friendship, self-belief and finding the courage to step into the light.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Haunting and Hexes Aleesah Darlison , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2017 12242651 2017 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Welcome back to Mixton Bay and Hauntings & Hexes the second instalment in the sparkling, magical Little Witch series from popular children’s author, Aleesah Darlison. New home. New school. New friends. And new enemies… The summer holidays are over. It’s time for Courtney to start at her new school and settle into life in Mixton Bay. No problem. Right?

'Except for the fact that Courtney is a witch-in-training so `fitting in’ isn’t the easiest thing to do. When a malevolent spirit bent on revenge is released into the world, things get dangerous for Courtney and those closest to her. Will she be able to save the day and keep her growing powers a secret? ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Little Witch Aleesah Darlison , 2017 Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2017 10728139 2017 series - author children's fiction fantasy
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