Books published by publisher Diggle de Doo Productions Pty, Limited

Reggie is the official public duty car for the president. Being such an important car, you would think Reggie would always be happy and proud. He sees some of the greatest places around the world, rolling with princes, kings, queens, sheiks, prime ministers and movie stars, as thousands of people clap and cheer him along.However, Reggie wasn’t happy. He would wake some mornings feeling a little flat. Sometimes it was his front tyres, sometimes his back tyres and occasionally, on a particularly down morning, all of his tyres. This made him feel sluggish and slow.Can Reggie’s friends help him realise he is putting too much pressure on them to be perfect and round?This book will help children cope with anxiety, disappointment and feeling down from time to time. This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together. The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure. Anxiety in children and depression can occur for many reasons, and this metaphor is designed to gently guide them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings, and to take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

When Dr Peta Anteater’s waiting hollow becomes awash with sick frillneck lizards, she knew she had to find the perfect medicine to fix their sore throats.With the only known cure being a secret blend of just the right quantities of four different families of honey, Dr Peta had no choice but to ask a very special bee to help bring it all together to make this perfect, pure blend so desperately needed.Can Bella Bee convince the four families to put the differences of the past behind them and work together to help the young ones?This book will help children understand cultural differences.This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together.The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

Melanie wanted to be a pilot whale, following in the great Wellington family tradition, just like her father and grandfather.The big exam was coming up and the entire class of young pilots-in-training were nervous. And Melanie, starting to feel the pressure, thought cheating was her only option.Breezing through the exam and finishing first, Melanie was rewarded for her great results by piloting the graduates to the east coast on her own.Deep in the ocean, no sign of land, responsible for a class of young whales, will Melanie wish she had listened in class instead of cheating?This book will help children learn the consequences of cheating and honesty.This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together.The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

Cyril Squirrel has always lived in the great oak tree. His family had nested there for generations, building the squirrel house themselves and adding to it as their family grew.After sheltering in a nearby barn during a fierce storm one night, Cyril returned home to find his family tree had been struck by lightning and was split right down the middle - half leaning to the left and the other half leaning to the right.Will Cyril’s friend Betsy Barn Owl be able to show Cyril how to look at this split in a different way and, as the past cannot be changed, find the perfect home for him again?This book will help children cope with separation.This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together.The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

Malana thinks her dad is THE greatest! He is teaching Malana the ways of the ocean by taking only what you need and letting the rest pass you by - but she is finding it is not as easy as it sounds.Frustrated with her slow progress, Malana decides to show her dad she can take inas much as he does and do it as well as he does.However, Malana is still to learn what is important and what is not, so did not foresee the consequences of this decision, nor the very crabby reaction she would receive.This book will help children understand the concept of filtering and taking in what is important to you and letting the rest go by.This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together.The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

Ewan liked school, but hated going to school. Some of the kids in his class teased him about his thick glasses, his red hair... and even his cute freckly face!So when the holidays came round, Ewan excitedly explored his home like a super hero, even venturing to the one place where, until now, he hadn’t dared to go...Ewan wasn’t to realise what he stumbled upon that day will change his experience of school forever. Could this one special pocket-sized discovery have the power to turn off the voices of all those who were teasing him?This book will help children to overcome situations where they may feel bullied and build their self confidence.This story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children and enjoy together.The vibrant illustrations and use of language draws children in to be part of the adventure, gently guiding them alongside the characters to get the message on a more personal level for them, to make their own meanings and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

As a follow up to the popular book Enjoy the Ride, Ride the Wave shares unique new insights that will help children manage change right now. Using wisdom collected from his more than 20 years of teaching and coaching children, Dave Diggle shows, through powerful metaphors, how creatively adapting to transitions in life is the key to an enriched, empowered child. This book is a collection of powerful and highly memorable stories for helping children deal with common life issues such as manners; nose picking; parental pressure; fear of storms; depression; structured thinking; road safety; performance anxiety; understanding limitations and cultural diversity. Ride the Wave is a whole new collection of metaphors weaving a unique blend of practical and pragmatic approaches to problem solving which provide parents, teachers and trainers with a sourcebook of adventures that speak to the inner voice of children.

Enjoy the Ride is an exquisite book of short, entertaining, thought provoking metaphors that address some of the pertinent issues facing children and their parents today - such as bullying, honesty, separation, self image and nutrition. Written with fun and humour, the honesty and compassion for each character is infectious as each story encapsulates the fears, pressures, expectations and dreams of young minds, and through profound metaphors the hidden voice of self acceptance is intricately weaved throughout. Enjoy the Ride is a wonderful sourcebook for parents, teachers, trainers and forward thinkers committed to being a catalyst for positive change around the globe. Dave Diggle is taking the children of Australia, the UK, Europe and the US on the ride of their lives as the internationally revered author of this book, Enjoy the Ride.

Enjoy the Ride is a series of entertaining, thought provoking metaphors to help children grow up with important life lessons and allow them to create their own future. This book is a collection of stories to help children learn some of the most powerful lessons for their life, such as overcoming bullying, honesty, conflict and separation, body image and self esteem, personal hygiene, self control in night time bedwetting, stranger danger, asthma management and nutrition. Written with fun and humour, the honesty and compassion for each character puts across the message in powerful and highly memorable ways. Enjoy the Ride is a wonderful sourcebook for parents, teachers, trainers and forward thinkers wanting to empower their children.

2 CD Audiobook Running Time: Approx 110 minutes Narration: Ric Mills and Beverley Beer Music Composition: Dinesh WicksEnjoy the Ride is an exquisite book of short, entertaining, thought provoking metaphors that address some of the pertinent issues facing children and their parents today - such as bullying, honesty, separation, self image and nutrition. Now, adding a new dimension to this suite of journeys, the Enjoy the Ride Audiobook has captured the internal voice of children, parents and teachers alike. The characters are given a voice and brought to life, engaging and inspiring listeners, and the moving underscore takes children of all ages on an exciting rollercoaster ride of adventure! This fun and highly engaging audiobook encapsulates fears, pressures, expectations and dreams through profound metaphors and has become a catalyst for positive change around the world. Author Dave Diggle is taking the children of Australia, the UK, Europe and the US on the ride of their lives as the internationally revered author of this book, Enjoy the Ride.Vocal Talent: Ric Mills is a major voiceover talent in the UK and Australian television and radio industries, including announcing and documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC UK. Vocal Talent: Beverley Beer is a trained actress, soprano singer and voiceover artist popularly featured in British television, radio and film.