Annette Cooper

Reprinted due to popular demand. When Georges closed its doors on 5 October 1995, it had been trading for 115 years. Yet this famous department store, situated in the 'Paris End' of Collins Street, still lingers in the minds of many today. Remembering Georges documents the memories of staff and clients before this living connection fades. The unique ‘voice’ of...

Audrey and Arthur are getting a new pet and are so excited they can barely sleep! But their dreams of rabbits, kittens, and puppies fade when the mystery animal is revealed to be Keith, a clipped-wing budgerigar. However, the children quickly discover that Keith isn’t all he appears to be. When he surprises them by talking, Audrey and Arthur find...

Excited at the prospect of Uniform-free Day at school, Pascal puts on his favourite pink T-shirt. However, when he is ridiculed by his classmates for wearing pink, a crestfallen Pascal finds the courage to stand up for himself, giving examples of things that are pink and showing how sad life would be without them. Shocked by the thought of a...

Rosie is endlessly curious and full of imagination. During a day at the park with Grandpa, her playful "Have you ever…?" questions spark a series of surprising and hilarious facts about animals and the natural world. From penguins kissing to insect orchestras, Rosie’s quirky observations and Grandpa’s patient answers create a perfect blend of humour, learning, and wonder. Have You...