Stories by Aly Indermühle
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MADDIE MESSY MOP
Maddie Messy Mop refuses to brush her unruly hair. She ignores her mother's warnings until a kookaburra builds a nest in her tangles.
KOO! KOO! KOO!
Maddie's head grows heavier as more Australian birds join - from lorikeets to fairy-wrens. She tries various comical methods to evict her feathered tenants, but nothing works. Maddie must overcome her aversion to brushing before her bird-filled mop becomes too heavy.
The story combines humour with gentle lessons about self-care and the consequences of choices.
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PINCHY'S TOOTHY ADVENTURE
On a sunny morning, as the waves tickle the shore, Pinchy discovers something extraordinary. Is it a magic sword? A moon poker? Or a crustacean's candy cane?
But watch out! This treasure has the whole sea floor in an uproar!
GRAB! POKE! PINCH!
Will Pinchy solve the mystery of his toothy surprise? Dive into this delightful tale of curiosity, friendship, and the most unexpected discovery in the ocean!
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MONKEY'S NEW SISTER
Monkey the cat loves being the centre of his Mum's attention. He is spoiled and pampered, and he doesn't like to share—all the tuna is just for him!
But one day, Mum brings home a new sister, a tiny fluffy monster that seems to be EVERYWHERE!
HISS! SCRATCH! HOWL!
Will Monkey's new sister ruin his life? Can he figure out how to get rid of her? Will his Mum still love him? And what about his Tuna?
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EDGAR THE BRAVE
Meet Edgar, a young cockatoo who's not quite ready to leave his cozy nest. With wobbly legs and trembling feathers, he faces his biggest challenge yet – learning to fly!
When an accidental tumble sends Edgar plummeting from his treetop home, he finds himself in a world that's TOO BIG, TOO LOUD, and TOO SCARY.
But giving up isn't an option when you're far from home.
Edgar the Brave shows kids that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is take that first leap – even when it feels impossible.
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THE SUNBLOCKER 2000 EMERGENCY!
Astronaut Pete has a big, BIG, HUGE problem!
He overslept the alarm, and now the sun is coming up!
Can he find and activate the Sunblocker 2000 before the Monsters wake? or will all be lost?
Join Astronaut Pete in this action-packed adventure with his quirky invention as he tries to save the day.
Because who really wants to go to school? Right? -
WALTER, WHERE ARE YOU?
Walter doesn't show up at Sam's house to walk together to school one rainy morning.
Walter is missing! Sam quickly sets off to find his friend.
Fueled by worry and determination, Sam retraces the steps his absent-minded bestie might take.
But now Sam is LOST! How will he get home? Will he ever find Walter?
Walter! Walter! Walter! Where are you?
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NEVER INVITE A T-REX TO YOUR BIRTHDAY!
What happens when a T-Rex crashes your birthday party?
Chaos!
They'll stomp the snack table, bring you rocks as a gift, and good luck with mingling—they'll be headbutting guests while munching on party hats. And bathroom breaks? You are going to need a "Caution: Dinosaur in Restroom" sign!
Let's find out who your real friends are and how to get this dinosaur out before the party is a disaster or, worse, the house gets destroyed!
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JAZZY PANTS & JELLYBEAN TOES
Jazzy Pants and Jellybean Toes are the grooviest cats in town, always ready to bring fancy footwork to the dance floor! Thier catchy moves and swinging paws have everyone's tails wiggling with delight.
But what happens when the music suddenly stops?
Chirp. Chirp. Chirp.
Can these jive kitties bounce back and get toes tapping and hips swaying again, or will the silence keep the city from having fun forever?