Books published by publisher Diggle de Doo Productions Pty, Limited

Samantha Piggleton of Pickwick Lane is just like your average six-year-old girl. She loves to play with her dolls, have tea parties and play dress-ups. Samantha did, however, have a dark secret... An unpleasant habit... something that would cause a shiver down the spine of anyone who would catch a glimpse of her doing it…Samantha liked to pick her nose. Not just pick it; she would dig deep, rummage around and explore.What Samantha did not realise was that under her finger nails hid another dark, unpleasant secret.This book will help children overcome the urge to pick their nose and introduces the concept of personal hygiene. 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.

Boris the pink-toed tarantula is both excited and puzzled. Invited to meet the Queen for tea in recognition of his wonderful work within the jungle community, he is confused by the request to bring manners. Not too sure where he could get some on very short notice, Boris goes off to the other side of the jungle in search of manners. Seeing good manners in action may just pay off for Boris, as his newly acquired skills learnt during his jungle adventure take his life in directions only an 8-legged tarantula could possibly keep up with! This book will help children understand the importance of manners and respect for others. 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.

Mary, the bright yellow canary, lives in a tall tree in an African rainforest. Although she's not allowed to play outside without her Mum or Dad being with her, one day Mary adventurously decides to edge herself out of the nest... just to take a look. A strong gust of wind blows Mary out of the tree and the safety of the nest - leaving her lost and cold... but not alone! Meeting pythons looking for lunch dates, alligators snappily offering her a ride... Mary wonders if she will ever find her way home. This book will help children understand stranger danger. 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.

Annie Ant lives with her mum, dad and 382 brothers and sisters. Annie is the middle child... born number 191 in the family... and has some very stormy questions... Annie didn't understand what storms were and why they made such a big noise. Where did they come from and where did they go? And is there a place where storms go to hide? Determined to lift this dark cloud of confusion, Annie decides today is the day to find the answers and learn who holds the key to the storm that has been scaring her for so long. With the help of some crickets, beetles and monkeys, Annie slowly pieces together the answer to her big questions. This book will help children overcome the fear of storms. 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.

Farmer Toby keeps his sheep in the fields of the Bedford Valley during the day and lends them out each night to boys and girls who can't sleep, so they can count the sheep jumping the fence outside their windows. One night, water from the big dam threatens to flood the Bedford Valley. Farmer Toby does not want his sheep to get their feet wet so must hurry to find night watchperson George. Only George can close the tap in time to save the valley... This book will help children understand and manage their night time bed-wetting. 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 nocturnal enuresis - 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.

Boris the pink-toed tarantula is both excited and puzzled. Invited to meet the Queen for tea in recognition of his wonderful work within the jungle community, he is confused by the request to bring manners.Not too sure where he could get some on very short notice, Boris goes off to the other side of the jungle in search of manners.Seeing good manners in action may just pay off for Boris, as his newly acquired skills learnt during his jungle adventure take his life in directions only an 8-legged tarantula could possibly keep up with!This book will help children understand the importance of manners and respect for others.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.

On the outskirts of town is a lush, green forest stretching as far as the eye can see - it is a magnificent sight.In a clearing where the sun shines through is a big oak tree. No one knows just how old the great oak is but everyone agrees he is the wisest of all the trees in the forest. And next to the great oak is a beautiful willow. She dangles her longbranches down and swishes the ground.Sammy Sunfflower chooses this as the perfect place to plant himself and grow up.Although Sammy has much to learn from these resident elders, he soon becomes the teacher, and shows them all living things come to fulfill their purpose and move on.This book will help children cope with the loss of a loved one, understand grief and creates awareness about the positive impact a legacy can leave.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 about grief and loss, and take control of their own life situation - in their own way.

Samantha Piggleton of Pickwick Lane is just like your average six-year-old girl. She loves to play with her dolls, have tea parties and play dress-ups.Samantha did, however, have a dark secret... an unpleasant habit... something that would cause a shiver down the spine of anyone who would catch a glimpse of her doing it...Samantha liked to pick her nose. Not just pick it; she would dig deep, rummage around and explore.What Samantha did not realise was that under her finger nails hid another dark, unpleasant secret...This book will help children overcome the urge to pick their nose and introduces the concept of personal hygiene. Nose picking can often be a catalyst for confrontation about children’s hygiene, so this story is told as a metaphor to read aloud to children, to offer a passive solution 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.

The snowfields of the Antarctic are some of the coldest places on Earth - just how Paco likes it! Paco loves to skate and dreams of being a professional speed skater. He lays awake each night and imagines himself gliding across the rink doing what he loves - going fast as the crowd shouts his name. If only his parents would share in his passion. Paco becomes torn between his mother's wish for him to be "So much more than just a fast penguin" and his father's desire to teach him "Ice hockey, a real penguin's sport". Can Paco find the courage to tell his parents how he feels - that he loves to race and that's what he wants to do? This book will encourage children to pursue their dreams whilst teaching them how to manage external expectations along the way. 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.

Mary the bright yellow canary lives in a tall tree in an African rain forest. Although she’s not allowed to play outside without her Mum or Dad being with her, Mary adventurously decides to edge herself out of the nest... just to take a look. A strong gust of wind blows Mary out of the tree - and the safety of the nest - leaving her lost and cold... but not alone!Meeting pythons looking for lunch dates, alligators snappily offering her a ride... Mary wonders if she will ever find her way home.This book will help children understand stranger danger. 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.

On the outskirts of town is a lush, green forest stretching as far as the eye can see - it is a magnificent sight. In a clearing where the sun shines through is a big oak tree. No one knows just how old the great oak is but everyone agrees he is the wisest of all the trees in the forest. And next to the great oak is a beautiful willow. She dangles her long branches down and swishes the ground. Sammy Sunflower chooses this as the perfect place to plant himself and grow up. Although Sammy has much to learn from these resident elders, he soon becomes the teacher, and shows them all living things come to fulfill their purpose and move on. This book will help children understand grief and the positive impact a legacy leaves. 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.