Books with author Sue Messruther

Poor Santa he has just heard the bad news – his sleigh has broken down!How will he deliver the toys to the girls and boys this year? Will the elves be able to fix it in time and can Santa find an alternative mode of transport just in case it can’t be fixed?All of Santa’s friends try to help him, coming up with some weird and wonderful suggestions for Santa to try, he even gets on the phone to call some of his friends and soon gets very tired after all of the testing.You will have to read the story to find out if they got the sleigh fixed in time and what Santa tried from all the suggestions and how many times did the elves have to rescue Santa!

Oh no! Will Christmas have to be cancelled? News spread through the North Pole as the elves spoke to poor Santa, they had to deliver the very sad news to him – his sleigh has broken down and they can’t work out why! Of course, this is a huge problem for Santa and right at the worst possible time! Christmas is just days away so this is a huge problem, it would break his heart if he had to cancel Christmas which has never happened before and he is not about to let it happen this year so now he has to try and figure out how he can deliver all of the toys to the girls and boys around the world this year? He has no idea if the elves will be able to fix it in time which means Santa had better get busy and try to find an alternative mode of transport just in case his sleigh can’t be fixed. now all of Santa’s friends up in the North Pole are desperately trying to help Santa knowing how important this is to him, turn the pages to see what wonderful, funny and just sometimes weird or wacky suggestions they come up for Santa to try, he even gets on the phone to call some of his friends for other suggestions and after all of the testing he soon gets very tired. Now of course you will have to read the story to find out if they got the sleigh fixed in time and what Santa tried from all the suggestions and how many times did the elves have to rescue Santa!

Every time I see a cute expression on a dogs face I wonder what they are thinking. On my daily walks with my own puppy I get the chance to meet with other dog owners and as the dogs play we get to talking…We all wondered the same thing…..Now if our puppies could talk, what do you think they would say? For a laugh we decided that we would try and guess and ended up in fits of laughter, of course non dog owners would probably think we are all mad standing around in a group laughing with tears running down our eyes. This event gave me the idea of writing this book and with so many cute photos in here you are going to ooooo and ahhhhh through them all. I did write this so that it can be shared with our younger children but when my 15 year old saw what I was working on she wanted to read it and then she showed it to her friends so my guess is although I intended this to be a child’s book it is for everyone who loves dogs and puppies!If you have a look at the “look inside” you will see a link to the video I have created to go with this book feel free to watch it and leave your comments! Oh and if you like this book I will read your comments and I will be the one doing kart wheels! Of course in my book I also share my Facebook page with you and if you have a funny thing your dog loves to do then pop on over and tell me! Your puppy could be the next star in my next book!

A soft gentle meow is the ingredient to soften the hardest of hearts! Those little fur balls have a way of expressing themselves in the cutest of ways, although we don’t know what they are really thinking it is fun to try and guess what they might be and this is what Sarah has done.Sarah has had a little fun at guessing what these kittens are saying and we wonder if you have thought the same thing about your little furry friends!Now this was written with children in mind so parents can read it to them and they can all then delight in the beautiful photos that have been used to capture moments in time and expressions that delight, we have found that many of all ages have enjoyed this book and we hope you do to!If you have a look at the “look inside” you will see a link to the video I have created to go with this book feel free to watch it and leave your comments! Oh and if you like this book I will read your comments and I will be the one doing kart wheels! Of course in my book I also share my Facebook page with you and if you have a funny thing your kitten loves to do then pop on over and tell me! Your kitten could be the next star in my next book!

A picture book to share with children that is on the humour side, just because it is fun!Those little twitching noses have a way of expressing themselves in the cutest of ways, although we don’t know what they are really thinking it is fun to try and guess what they might be and this is what Sarah has done in her latest book If Rabbits Could Talk.Sarah has had a little fun at guessing what these rabbits are saying and we wonder if you have thought the same thing about your little furry friends!Now this was written with children in mind so parents can read it to them and they can all then delight in the beautiful photos that have been used to capture moments in time and expressions that delight, we have found that many of all ages have enjoyed this book and we hope you do to!If you have a look at the “look inside” you will see a link to the video I have created to go with this book feel free to watch it and leave your comments! Oh and if you like this book I will read your comments (I love to read the comments)! Of course in my book I also share my Facebook page with you and if you have a pet rabbit you love then pop on over and tell me! Your pet could be a star in my next book!

I visited 6 different “kids” kitchens from our church group where 11 children show me what they can create so this is their kitchen fun and recipes!We found out kids love to get involved and help out with cooking, especially if there is flour, chocolate or frosting involved! Not only did I have fun but so did the mums and dads and most of all the kids had fun while creating something delicious together, unknown to them they were also learning each and every moment as they carefully measured and counted and stirred their way into making 6 yummy and interesting master pieces! Each child/ house hold chose their recipe and did the shopping for it before I got there, these were very organized kids! They told me how they did the shopping and how they helped to pick out the ingredients, they really were excited about what they are going to be making and eventually eating. Many of them even came up with a few ideas of their own for decorations. Once the flour came out I watched as the children transformed and usually turned a shade whiter! Amazing how far that flour can go!Cooking helps to build confidence and self-esteem as they learn experience and then realize they can create great tasting food! Perhaps like with my children when they were younger it may encourage them to try new things, as they are more likely to eat what they have cooked. The first section of the book is common sense and for mums and dads the rest of the book is written just for the kids our budding chefs so I will hand the book over to them and to you while I go off and start round 2 with the next book and even more yummy recipes!

Our new children’s cooking book - Vol 3 Kids in the kitchen who are cooking up a storm! We see another 6 kitchens with some of my favorite dishes (how did they know!) I have had some wonderful lunches in the finest of kitchens this month!I have been asked before if I give the recipes to the children the answer is no all of these recipes are chosen by them – they do all the shopping and sorting and then invite me to the party! They are in total control while mums and dads assist! It is because of this that the children recommend their recipes for kids to cook! I love cooking with children they offer the cutest of tips and are so inventive and I completely love the faces they pull when concentrating!In the beginning of the book I share the book trailer that I have created for this book so if you want to have a look just go to the look inside and you will see it! I also share my facebook page so that if any children want to send photos of their creations they can! I would so love to see them really I would.Don’t worry we have the next 6 children already lining up to be the next stars in my book and video!kids cooking, children’s cooking, children’s cookbook, cooking with kids, kids recipes, children’s recipes, recipes for kids to cook, simple recipes for kids

Wonderland has been whisked away by the Queen, and Letia has disappeared right along with it. With no one having any idea where Letia is, or what might be happening to her, Sarah, her friends, and her family, are thrust into a very tense position. With Sarah's special connection with Letia she is able to discover where Letia is and the hunt is on to rescue her. But it will not be a simple task, as their quest is taking them all the way to yet another corner of the universe that Sarah did not even know existed. A place where pirates sail the open seas, and children are sheltered by a very determined young man. Along the way Sarah is faced with revelations about Arys' darker side, and his experiences with the Queen. She must once more decide whether she can overlook the actions he has taken in the past. With Letia's life on the line, and Wonderland still missing, there is nothing that Sarah can do but hope that one day she will be able to defeat the Queen. Arys isn't the only one with a past that is being revealed. During their journey to save Letia, Sarah must also navigate some new truths about both her mother and her father. During an attempt to connect with her mother, to understand the truth about what happened during her own childhood, Sarah is given a glimpse into her mother's. It is revealed to her how her mother first met her father, and how their lives became permanently intertwined not just by affection, but by destiny. As Sarah attempts to make sense of all that is revealed to her, she is also confronted by the growing tension between herself and Arys. It seems as though the deeper her love for him becomes, the more intense their encounters inevitably are. She is certain that if she just had a few moments with him, without the constant fear, and the constant fury, they could truly explore their connection. It seems she might finally get that opportunity when Harry shows up with an invitation to a very special celebration. A wedding! Sarah is convinced it is just what they all need in order to lighten the mood in their odd little family. Despite the fact that she is met with very strong resistance from both Arys and Adam, Sarah manages to get her way. Just as she begins to settle into the idea that she might have a real opportunity to connect with Arys and to even just for a second let go of the chaos her life has become, she is faced with the biggest surprise of all. She certainly never expected that there would be a beast invited to the wedding. From the reaction of the other guests, as well as Arys and Adam, she is sure that they didn't expect him either. However to everyone's surprise it is Marian, Sarah's mother, who comes to the defense of the wild animal. Was it a mistake to attend the wedding? Was it a mistake to believe she could ever be strong enough to defeat the Queen? The only thing that Sarah knows for certain, is that everything she ever believed about her life, her childhood, and her family, has turned out to be a lie. With so much to question, and so much more to be wary of, can Sarah find a way to accept these new revelations and move forward? As Sarah, daughter of Alice of Wonderland's, own story unfolds, will she wish that she had simply kept her nose tucked into a book instead of discovering that there was an entire universe that she was blissfully unaware of?

It is always calmest before the storm. Sarah and Arys are about to learn exactly how true that is. There is no time for celebration when a dark Queen is attempting to take over the entire universe. Still Sarah and Arys are hoping for a nice rest at home after their latest adventures, perhaps even a chance to discover exactly what all the tension between them could lead to. Reuniting with family, and spending some down time in each other’s arms, is what their goal is for their few days of rest. However their plans are interrupted by a dire warning from Sarah's mother, which inspires Sarah to launch back several unspoken accusations at her mother. Will they ever be able to mend their relationship after the words they exchange? All of this is followed up by the revelation of just how influential Sarah can be on the choices that Arys would like to make for his daughter. Sarah is the key to binding the little girl's powers, which Arys believes strongly is in her best interest. But does Sarah agree? Will she be willing to sacrifice her own beliefs and instincts for the sake of respect Arys' decision as a father? Will it create such a chasm between the two that their kindling romance will be snuffed out before it even has the chance to grow? Before any of this can be answered their restful return home is interrupted by yet another dilemma. The Queen is not pleased with their recent activities and she wants to make her presence, and her intentions clear. With the chaos unfolding around them it is difficult to find the time to consider each other’s feelings, and Sarah and Arys are once more being tugged in different directions. Will the conflict they are faced with draw them together or sever their connection forever? One hairy little visitor might be the deciding factor, as his plea for help stops all of their attempts at resolution in their tracks. As they take the leap into yet another world, one that Arys is familiar with, and more of his dark past is revealed, will Sarah continue to be able to overlook his past support for the Queen? Will the example of yet another impossible romance finally make them both open their eyes to the notion that they can be together or will it only illustrate the risks of following their hearts despite the warnings of others? With so much pressure constantly on their minds, they are pitted against a new enemy, a man they didn't even know existed, a man who may be the ultimate foe. Sarah and Arys have certainly never been strong enough to overcome their own personal demons or the relentless attacks of the Queen and her soldiers. Will they be able to change that pattern if they finally surrender and fully join forces, or will their adventure once again lead them down an even more deadly path? Who knew the Queen had a son, and just who is Jafar?

In the Land of Oz, Sarah finds herself in a race to save Arys from the cage he is imprisoned in. However, she soon discovers that she will have to confront far more than a few bars in order to set him free. As she, and her new friends attempt to perform a rescue a vicious creature confronts them. A snake, that grows to tower over them with sharp fangs, and the eyes of a witch. Sarah knows now that they are not simply here to guide Leo back home. Their intentions may have once been to help the others, but now their one goal has become to get out of Oz, alive. When the snake disappears, they are left to defend themselves against a giant iron monkey, which is no longer a statue perched on the edge of the gate of the castle. It is eager to crush anyone in its path. With Scott's forgetfulness, and insistence that Sarah is Dorothy, and Leo's run first ask questions later policy, Sarah feels as if she only has herself to rely on. Luckily her new friends prove to be more useful than they look. Arys discovers the cage has a spell cast over it, which may result in a multitude of disasters if Sarah attempts to free him. She knows their only hope is to find the Wizard, who might be able to aid them in freeing Arys. Along the way Leo and Sarah encounter even more strange things, including a tar pit swallowing a forest, and a loose dog searching for its owner. Leo calls him Toto, and Toto leads them to what appears to be a cave. From within the cave a booming voice threatens them, but Sarah refuses to turn away. She knows that she can't leave without Arys, and that the Wizard is her only solution. When he finally reveals himself, his stature does not equate the vastness of the threatening voice that had been shouting from within the cave. The cave also turns out to be an illusion, as it fades away to reveal the ghostly remains of the Emerald City. The Wizard confesses his role in the Queen's success, but initially refuses to help Sarah. When Sarah is forced to rest, she discovers yet another message in a dream. In the dream she sees a young woman, bound and hidden away in a place that no one would ever think to look. A young woman, she knows is called Dorothy. Now she has two captives to rescue, one who she cares deeply for, and one who she has never met. The Wizard agrees to help Sarah, if she will help him rescue Dorothy. As their journey unfolds Sarah learns more about the Wizard's role in the destruction of his own plain, and his deep desire to find a way to save it. Just as they think they will never have the chance, it is Dorothy who demonstrates her dedication to Oz through an act of pure bravery. Sarah learns more about Letia's gifts, and their purpose. She is also given two gifts of her own. One from the Wizard, which will guide her through any new journeys she takes, and one from Dorothy that may be more of a curse than a blessing. But will this journey be the unraveling of the already tenuous relationship that Arys and Sarah had been forming? Will it lead to more suspicion and hesitance? If they make it back to Wonderland, will they ever truly be the same?

Just when Sarah believes she will have the romantic moment with Arys that she has been craving, at one of the most beautiful weddings she has ever witnessed, she is confronted with an ugly truth from her past: Her father is a beast. With this revelation comes a myriad of emotions, and Sarah is certain that it will take some time to sort them all out. The Queen makes her presence known, and her control over Arys quite clear, drawing fury from Sarah. After Sarah bravely stands up against the Queen in defense of Arys, he is not as grateful as he is fascinated. How has Sarah overcome the Queen's power over him? Could there be some truth to the whispered suspicions that Sarah has dark magic within her? He isn't the only one surprised by her abilities, Sarah is left more confused than ever. Her once normal life has transformed into one that seems purely paranormal, but some things have not changed. Her adoration for Arys, and her investigation of her family's history. When her mother is stolen from her once more, and with Letia's assistance Sarah begins a long journey deep within the mind and memories of her mother. As risky as it is for her, Sarah knows that it must be done, as she cannot lose her mother again. Even after such an eye-opening experience Sarah is thrust into yet another mystery. When she discovers the powerful tool that her brother has been wielding she receives a grave glimpse of what is unfolding on the island of Neverland. She must set aside her own fears and confusion in order to stop a terrible tragedy from unfolding. As she works together with her father, she is confronted with the truth of the beast within him. As terrifying as it is to see him snarling and hungry, she realizes that she is braver than she thinks, and stronger than she thinks. Throughout their journey, she discovers more about her father's past with the Queen, and gains a deeper understanding of just how bitter she has become. As the Queen is permanently damaged by the past, Sarah wonders if her father will remain a beast for the rest of his life. As Sarah begins to understand her own abilities, she is growing more confident, but with that confidence comes a renewed determination to take risks. A cryptic message reveals more about her family history, and a connection to the Queen that Sarah never could have imagined. By looking through her mother's eyes into the past, Sarah is given a pure glimpse into the creation of a monster. Armed with this knowledge she begins to decipher just what makes the Queen as powerful and destructive as she is. Without knowing for certain that her discovery is valid, she must test it out on someone she holds very dear. Will her hunch be correct, or will it put everyone in danger once more? Will Sarah and Arys ever have the opportunity to express their true feelings for one another?

The journey to save Sarah's brother Adam, Arys' daughter, and finally set Marian free, has been a long and arduous one. There is danger at every corner, and no safe place to hide. In a final harrowing rescue Arys' daughter is returned to her father's embrace. With the help of fairies, and a confused dodo bird, Letia is finally safe, but will she ever be able to love her father? After years of being brainwashed by the Queen she is now faced with getting to know her father, a man who she has been told is a dangerous criminal. In the middle of their homecoming Sarah finally discovers the truth about who her mother truly is, and what that means to her. Adam and Sarah are able to orchestrate the reunion of two lovers torn apart by the Queen's evil intentions. While they are finally able to find happiness, Sarah finds herself lost in the confusion of what she feels may be between herself and Arys. The underlying tension builds between Sarah and Arys as words are left unspoken. But this tension has no impact on the joy everyone experiences when they are reunited for a lovely tea party in Wonderland. As Marian experiences freedom for the first time in many years, Adam and Sarah struggle to reform their once torn apart family. Sarah still finds herself feeling a little left out as Adam and Marian are much more comfortable with the secrets they have kept, while Sarah is still adjusting to the idea of multiple worlds, and magical powers. Harry attempts to find his place in Sarah's life, even if it is just as a friend. His sweet and supportive nature offers her some comfort in the uncertainty. They hope that for once they will have some peace, a chance to regroup and enjoy spending time with each other. Their chance does not last long. A fierce storm that begins out of a bright blue sky, stirs up the entire city. It soon becomes a tornado that causes damage only to Wonderland, and leaves behind a stranger, with a terrifying tale. Leo is a large man with bright orange hair who cannot stop shaking with fear.He has been whisked from his world by the tornado, and asks for their help to return, to save the friends he left behind. In order to do so, Sarah will be forced to face the evil witch, but will she also have the chance to encounter the great wizard? Could this be the wizard that Letia indicated was really the source of the Queen's power? With Arys at her side Sarah assumes she will be able to face any foe, but what happens when Arys is abducted by some vicious monkeys and leaves her alone with a petrified Leo? Now not only do they need to save Leo's friends, Tim, and Scott, they also need to find a way to save Arys. Sarah is forced to discover just how capable she is, as she begins to accept the role of who she is – Sarah, daughter of Alice, of Wonderland.