Books with author A B Paterson

Meet Zigby—an over-zealous zebra who keeps trotting into trouble! Young readers will adore these zippy, zany, animal-packed adventures—all set in the Great Outdoors. For Zigby and his friends, McMeer the Meerkat and Bertie Bird, every day is the start of a brand new adventure. It's great fun when Tiny the ant visits Zigby—until the entire ant family arrives and things get a little out of control.

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Every year there are special days when we rememberall those who have fought in the past to keep Australiafree and those who still fight today to keep us safe. On25 April — Anzac Day — and on 11 November —Remembrance Day — we stop to think about thosepeople and how much they have done for us. AnzacDay reminds us that, as Australians, we are proud ofthe Anzac spirit which has helped shape our traditions,our culture, and who we are. On Remembrance Daywe honour all those who gave up so much for theircountry, especially those who lost their lives.Australia Remembers presents a detailed explanationof the origins and traditions of Anzac Day andRemembrance Day, exploring both their connectionsand significance to young Australians today. Thecolourful traditions and symbols of these special daysare described in language that is easily accessible toyounger readers, helping them to understand whatthese mean and how important it is to remember thoseAustralians who have fought for their country andthose who keep us safe today. Australia Remembers isdesigned to ensure that the next generation shares thehistory and traditions of these important occasions.

Becky is a quiet, 15 year old student just trying to get by without being noticed. But a popular group of girls have started to bully her. From as far back as she could remember, her father had talked of the “Golden Age” of the 1950s. As the bullying gets worse, Becky takes comfort in this strange new fantasy world. She redecorates her room, calls herself by her middle name “Judy” and starts to dress just like Doris Day. But this only encourages the bullies.Completely immersed in her fantasy world, she doesn’t even notice John - a quiet, understanding classmate who has watched the bullying and desperately tries to give her his support…“Just Like Doris Day” is a novel for young people by Anna Paterson, award winning author of “Anorexic”, “Beating Eating Disorders Step By Step”, “Running On Empty”, “Diet Of Despair” and “Fit To Die”.