Books with author Catherine Walker

They're cursed to become heroes… or monsters.Alex tries not to think beyond the next party. As the fourth son of the king, he should be able to enjoy the crown's wealth with none of the responsibility. But his ability to manipulate the veil could either make him a legend or transform him into the monster from his worst nightmares…Along with his privileged friends, Alex ignores the future until a foiled kidnapping plot reveals the truth. The bedtime stories of tainted magic driving humans mad are actually part of a grand conspiracy. Betrayed by their own family, Alex and his friends must confront the darker side of their powers. But unravelling the web of lies they were raised to believe could destroy the kingdom they were sworn to protect…Shattering Dreams is the compelling first book in The Being of Dreams epic fantasy series. If you like perilous magic, royal intrigue, and tales of betrayal and friendship, then you'll love Catherine M. Walker's epic adventure. Buy Shattering Dreams to enter a new realm of magic and mystery today!

This book is about a baby wombat who is looked after by some special wildlife carers after his mother is hit by a car , there is nothing graphically horriblein the book and the pictures are very innocent, though children must learn that ourAustralian wildlife often get hit by cars on our roadsIt's a wonderful rhyming verse story to help children to remember to be kind to animals and what to do when they find baby animals that are either lost, abandoned or hurt Willy and libby is a lovely and suitable book for the very young with it's bright and interesting pictures...ENJOY!

Alfie is very excited when he hears that he is to have a baby brother or sister. But the days go by and the weather turns cold, and still the baby doesn't arrive. Alfie is worried that it might be lost in the snow, so one day, he sets off alone to look for it... Young readers will welcome the return of Alfie, the lovable bear cub, who first made his appearance in When will it be Spring?.

Johnny lives in a town where everyone owns a shiny green stone. He has one, too, until his mean-spirited behavior makes him lose it. His family and the whole town help him search, but to find it, he alone must discover the “bright green sun in his heart.” “A symbolic and sensitive tale about a young boy who discovers that happiness and fulfillment can come from within.”--American Bookseller

They're blessed with wealth and cursed to become heroes… or monsters. Alex tries not to think beyond the next drink or the next party. As the fourth son of the king, he should be able to enjoy the crown's wealth with none of the responsibility. But his ability to manipulate the veil could either make him a legend or transform him into the monster from his worst nightmares…Along with his privileged friends, Alex ignores the future until a foiled kidnapping plot reveals the truth. The bedtime stories of tainted magic driving humans mad are actually part of a grand conspiracy. Betrayed by their own family, Alex and his friends must confront the darker side of their powers. But unravelling the web of lies they were raised to believe could destroy the kingdom they were sworn to protect…Shattering Dreams is the compelling first book in The Being of Dreams epic fantasy series. If you like perilous magic, royal intrigue, and tales of betrayal and friendship, then you'll love Catherine M. Walker's enchanting adventure.

The Speck of Dust and Rosa and the Pomegranates is the first of several story books for young children that Catherine Warner has up her sleeve. Weaving the everyday with magic, imbuing children with a sense of wonder for nature and for the imagination, giving them an unexpected depth of experience in a few pages is Catherine's great talent. Enjoy reading about the journey of the Speck of Dust and about Rosa's great presents - they're not what you might expect!