Books with author Catherine Bush

Shadow Cat becomes famous after the Shadow Cat Series of picture books are written about her, she embarks on a publicity trip around the world, including being in a Hollywood movie and being interviewed by newsperson, Anderson Cat-per. Even though Shadow falls in love in Paris, she is lonely for her friends back home and soon decides to choose friends over fame.21 colorful pictures in this easy to read children's book, ages 1-5.

Anastasia has never really fit in here with her off-standish attitude, strange looks, and awkward demeanor, being brought here as an infant to escape the decades long civil war raging in Magiahortus between the Catalyst and Spongos Clans. Not that her social ineptness was entirely her fault; she was trained, as all Magieks are, to control her emotions and in such an emotionally riddled place, that was not the easiest task for a teenager. In fear of being found out and imprisoned or ridiculed as the "witches" and "magicians" before them (where did you think the term magician was coined or all those witches they burned came from?), she was raised in seclusion with her caretaker, Vivian; only being allowed to attend high school. So, when a Hunter of her realm, sent by the Spongos Lord Stefan attacks her in her home and Vivian disappears, Anastasia is forced to run to the only friend she has, a human named Marion. Quickly traced to Marion's home, a Hunter captures them and out of fear, she accidentally summons a force unknown to her, putting their quest into motion. Setting out to rescue Vivian, she and Marion discover that the rift amongst the realms has reopened and the only way back is a key that has never been found - uncovering the secrets and lies that Anastasia was raised on along the way.

"In December 2002, Meryl Harrison moved a large audience to tears at the BBC Animal Awards Ceremony, having been flown over from her native Zimbabwe to receive their Special Award. There she told her tale of the rescue of countless animals caught up in five years of the Zimbabwean land invasions, as farmers and families were forced from their homes to make way for Mugabe's 'war veterans'. Many had to leave their animals behind, and it was Meryl's mission on behalf of the under-funded ZNSPCA to go into these destroyed farmsteads to rescue countless domestic animals and wounded livestock.Nandi, pictured on the book-jacket of this heart-warming account of her animal rescues, is just one of the many ordinary pet dogs she managed to save.The bravery of Meryl and her small team, as they overcame huge obstacles to find and return these traumatised pets to their loving owners, has earned her world-renown. But she didn't do it for any human praise - she did it for the animals, the innocent victims of human folly."

Alex was born with bilateral talipes. Or clubfeet. Each night he must wear special bedtime boots to keep his feet looking neat. But these boots are uncomfortable and he struggles to sleep. Until one night his Mummy introduces him to a magical place called Dreamland. A place of endless possibility and adventure. Join Alex as he is whisked off into Space where he meets two friendly aliens who need a little encouragement to wear their bedtime boots.

Get outside and have fun with activities that can be done anywhere, without the use of complex equipment, batteries, or the internetEver wondered how to make a bottle xylophone or a pin-hole camera, or thought of growing crystals in vinegar or bending water with electricity? If so, this is the book for you. Helpfully divided into four thematic chapters—"Outdoor and Adventurous," "Science and Nature," "Arts and Crafts," and "Rainy Day"—this interactive book contains 101 fun activities and traditional pastimes that are a must for young, intelligent boys and girls keen to explore the world and learn new skills. It also contains space to tick off and rate each activity as they are completed. This book is guaranteed to encourage you to switch off the TV and shut down the computer and instead engage in hours of old-fashioned fun (and a little bit of mischief).