Publications

• All Aboard! ISBN 1420202200, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1999, Momentum series, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students: describes specific train journeys on different continents
• Bali ISBN 086415464X, Watts Publishing 2003, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early secondary students; covers all aspects of country and culture
• Bats Have Hands ISBN 1420202006, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1999, Momentum series, 40 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and cultural references.
• Battle of the Bats illustrated by Brenda Cantell, ISBN 1865094463, Blake 2002, 76 pages, paperback. Fiction for middle primary students; topics bats, violence, conservation.
• Bodies, Bees and Banksias ISBN 017009237, Nelson 1997,32 pages,paperback. Non-fiction for upper primary and lower secondary students; biological text covering body systems in plants, animals and humans.
• Chocolate ISBN 9622919413, Sunshine Books 1996 US ISBN 0780241606, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• Climate and Atmosphere ISBN:073295911, Macmillan 2000, Geographical Features series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic.
• Comedy illustrated by Lisa White, ISSN 14447037, Scholastic 2001, Classroom Focus series, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for teachers with activities and black line masters; covers many aspects of topic including interviews with writers.
• Crazy Chewing Gum illustrated by Jan D’Silva, ISBN 1865098795, Blake Education 2006, Gigglers series, 32 pages, paperback. Fiction for early to middle primary students. Topics humour, inventors, animals, family.
• Deserts ISBN 0732959098, Macmillan 2000, Geographical Features series, 12 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic.
• Dinosaur Eggs illustrated by Steven Hallam,ISBN 1741640539, Blake Education 2006, Gigglers series, 40 pages, paperback. Fiction for middle primary students. Topics dinosaurs, humour, family, fantasy.
• Dumpsideary Jam illustrated by Wendy Straw, ISBN 1420200909, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1997, Momentum series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students. Topics include inventiveness, cooking, relationships.
• Epidemics ISBN 0864154941 Watts Publishing 2004, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early secondary students; covers all aspects of topic including history.
• Exercise is Cool and Free illustrated by Karen Carter, ISBN 9780521710787, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk reading series, 16 pages. Non-fiction for early primary students. Topics include exercise, fun.
• Fire Safety ISBN 0732959128, Macmillan 2000, Safety series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic including how fire is created and safety in different circumstances.
• Fishing With Grandad illustrated by Gary Rees,ISBN 9766459452, Sunshine Books 2004, Galaxy Kids series, 8 pages, paperback http://www.sunshinebooks.com.au/literacy/resources-for-5-7-year-olds/galaxy-kids-literacy/blue-book-pack-2.html. Fiction for early primary students. Topics include fishing, grandparents, relationships.
• Forests ISBN 0732959101, Macmillan 2000, Geographical Features series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic.
• Gabby’s Glider illustrated by Tracie Grimwood, ISBN 0732955467, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1999, Momentum series, 24 pages, paperback. Fiction for middle primary students. Topics include friendship, exclusion, competition.
• Giants illustrated by Christina Brimage, ISBN 1863886036, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include insects.
• Granny Paniaris illustrated by Melissa Webb, ISBN 0521753805, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include relationships; grandparents; differences.
• Hide, Spider! illustrated by Jane Wallace-Mitchell, ISBN 142020081X, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1997, Momentum series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include spiders, fear, home and homelessness.
• Home Safety ISBN 0732959136, Macmillan 2000, Safety series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic including prevention of danger and common problems.
• How Are They Made? Basketballs ISBN 9781420268782, Macmillan 2010, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback.
• How Are They Made? Bottles and Jars ISBN 9781420268799, Macmillan 2010, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Cans ISBN 9781420268812, Macmillan 2010, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Guitars ISBN 9781420268829, Macmillan 2010, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Helmets ISBN 9781420268805, Macmillan 2010, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Jumpers ISBN 9781420268875, Macmillan 2010, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Knives and Forks ISBN 9781420264135, Macmillan 2008, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Paper ISBN 9781420264111, Macmillan 2008, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Pencils ISBN 9781420264128, Macmillan 2008, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Plates and Mugs ISBN 9781420264142, Macmillan 2008, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? Sneakers ISBN 9781420264104, Macmillan 2008, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• How Are They Made? T shirts ISBN 9781420264111, Macmillan 2008, How are they Made? series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• I Can Cook! American Food ISBN 978142020035, Macmillan 2011, I Can Cook! series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; includes history, origins and regional varieties of food, as well as seven recipes, safety tips and relationship to culture. Highly Commended Award in Children’s Section of Society of Women Writers of NSW 2012.
• I Can Cook! Chinese Food ISBN 9781420290073, Macmillan 2011, I Can Cook! series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; includes history, origins and regional varieties of food, as well as seven recipes, safety tips and relationship to culture. Notable book in Children’s Book Council Awards 2012 and Highly Commended Award in Children’s Section of Society of Women Writers of NSW 2012.
• I Can Cook! French Food ISBN 9781420290059, Macmillan 2011, I Can Cook! series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; includes history, origins and regional varieties of food, as well as seven recipes, safety tips and relationship to culture. Highly Commended Award in Children’s Section of Society of Women Writers of NSW 2012.
• I Can Cook! Italian Food ISBN 9781420290066, Macmillan 2011, I Can Cook! series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; includes history, origins and regional varieties of food, as well as seven recipes, safety tips and relationship to culture. Highly Commended Award in Children’s Section of Society of Women Writers of NSW 2012.
• I Can Cook! Mexican Food ISBN 9781420299004, Macmillan 2011, I Can Cook! series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; includes history, origins and regional varieties of food, as well as seven recipes, safety tips and relationship to culture. Highly Commended Award in Children’s Section of Society of Women Writers of NSW 2012.
• I Can Cook! Middle Eastern Food ISBN 9781420290080, Macmillan 2011, I Can Cook! series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; includes history, origins and regional varieties of food, as well as seven recipes, safety tips and relationship to culture. Highly Commended Award in Children’s Section of Society of Women Writers of NSW 2012.
• Ice Cream ISBN 962291943X Sunshine Books 1996 US ISBN 0780241401, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic including history and processes.
• I’m Not Scared illustrated by Ken Rinkel,ISBN 1865098744, Blake Education 2005, Gigglers series, 32 pages, paperback. Fiction for lower to middle primary students; topics include fear, monsters, humour.
• In the Garden illustrated by Jo Martin, ISBN 0521751179, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include insects, insect homes and life histories.
• In My Bag illustrated by Betty Greenhatch, ISBN 0521753775, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include memory games, school, humour, insects.
• Is Tomorrow My Birthday? illustrated by Mike Spoor, ISBN 186388551X, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include birthdays, telling time and dates.
• Just a Seed illustrated by Caroline Magerl, ISBN 1863886095, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include seeds, life cycles of animals and plants.
• Kate’s Skates illustrated by Marjory Gardner, ISBN 186388727X, Scholastic 1997, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include rollerskates, humour, safety.
• Kiwi illustrated by Lloyd Foye, ISBN 9780521710749, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include legends, birds, ethics.
• Lunch At The Zoo illustrated by Christina Brimage, ISBN 1863885501, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include humour, zoos, seagulls.
• Making Bubbles ISBN 9781988582481, Wendy Pye 2019, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary; topics include making bubbles, animal bubbles, how to.
• Manduku Ho Lalar Ida (One Frog, One Fly) ISBN 1876019352, Scholastic 1996, 12 pages, paperback. Translated into Tetun (language of East Timor). Topics include humour, animals.
• Marathons Macmillan 2002, 12 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle to upper primary students; topics include marathons, Olympics.
• Maya and the Sea Dragon, ISBN 9780648585206. Marian Street Theatre for Young People 2019, 56 pages. Play script. Topics include sea dragons, sea horses, human interaction with sea life, songs.
• Me and My Shadow illustrated by Teresa Culkin-Lawrence, ISBN 1420201042, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1997, Momentum series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include humour, emotions, shadows, play.
• Media ISBN 9780864317433, Australian Council for Educational Research 2008, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for upper primary to early secondary students; covers all aspects of topic including history, ethics and new developments.
• Meeting Madame Avocado illustrated by Nick Buttfield, ISBN 0732966337, Barrie/Macmillan Education 2000, Momentum series, 38 pages, paperback. Fiction for middle primary students; topics include humour, parties, clowns, ethics.
• Mountains ISBN 0732959063, Macmillan 2000, Geographical Features series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; covers all aspects of topic.
• My Sandwich illustrated by Luke Jurevicius, ISBN 0521751187, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include food, planning and humour.
• My Shoes illustrated by Peter Townsend,ISBN 1863885498,Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics includeshoes, humour, occupations.
• Mystery in the Arctic ISBN 1869614879, Nelson, 2001, PM Library series, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for upper primary students; covers mystery, Arctic exploration, early technological processes and the 19^th century Franklin expedition to discover the north-West passage.
• Near the Coral Reef illustrated by Loma Tilders ISBN 0521751160, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include coral reefs, food chains and sharks.
• New School illustrated by Chris Hughes ISBN 052174003, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 12 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include new schools, rules and coping with change.
• Oceans and Seas ISBN 073295908X, Macmillan 2000, Geographical Features series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include development of oceans and seas and geography.
• On Grandpa’s Farm illustrated by Marjory Gardner ISBN 9780521710763, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk reading series, 8 pages. Fiction for early primary students; topics include humour, farms, tractors.
• On Stage ISBN 1420202383, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1999, Momentum series, 32 pages paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; topics include the process of mounting a play; occupations, theatre.
• On Our Way to Alpha Centauri illustrated by Ken Rinkel, ISBN 1865094250, Blake 2001, 76 pages, paperback. Fiction for middle primary students; topics include leaving home, emotions, homesickness, Christmas, science fiction.
• One Chilly Day illustrated byNina Rycroft, ISBN 9780521710305, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include pets, care of animals, friendship.
• One For You and One For Me illustrated by Janice Bowles, ISBN 1863886141, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include humour, maths concepts, friendship.
• One Frog, One Fly illustrated by Stephen Michael King, ISBN 1863885528, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include animals, food chains and humour.
• One, Two illustrated by Nick Price,ISBN 9768145706, Sunshine Books, Galaxy series 1996, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include humour, counting, repetition.
• Our Fat Cat illustrated by Shirley Peters,ISBN 9780521710275, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include cats, birth.
• Outdoor Safety ISBN 073295915, Macmillan 2000, Safety series, 12 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include bush safety and first aid.
• Personal Safety ISBN 0732959179, Macmillan 2000, Safety series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include bullying, limits.
• Pirates, illustrated by Karen Carter, ISBN 9780521710756, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include humour, mice, pirates.
• Ready, Steady, Go! illustrated by Nina Rycroft, ISBN 9780521710329, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include bicycles, safety.
• Ready to Go Drama illustrated by Dee Texidor, ISBN 1865090263, Lower Primary Blake 2004, 48 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for teachers; topics include drama activities for early primary students and black line masters. Translated into German.
• Ready to Go Drama illustrated by Dee Texidor, ISBN 1885090271, Middle Primary Blake 2004, 48 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for teachers; topics include drama activities for middle primary students and black line masters. Translated into German.
• Ready to Go Drama illustrated by Dee Texidor, ISBN 189509028X, Upper Primary Blake 2004, 48 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for teachers; topics include drama activities for upper primary students and black line masters. Translated into German.
• Rivers and Lakes ISBN 073295907, Macmillan 2000, Geographical Features series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include types of rivers and lakes, geography.
• Road Safety ISBN 0732959160, Macmillan 2000, safety series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include bicycle safety and dealing with cars.
• Saving Greedy Guts illustrated by Craig Smith, ISBN 1865095028, Blake 2002, Gigglers series, 32 pages, paperback. Fiction for middle primary students; topics include dogs, pets, relationships, families.
• Silk and Silkworms ISBN 1420201484, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1998, Momentum series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include life cycle of silk worms, process of silk production.
• Silly Little Kitten illustrated byBettina Guthridge, ISBN 9780521710299, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include kittens, Christmas.
• Six Big Balloons illustrated by Betty Greenhatch, ISBN 0521753783, Cambridge University Press 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include balloons, colours, counting.
• Snail Girl illustrated by Annie White ISBN 1420200976, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1997, Momentum series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include snails, pets, gardening.
• Snakes Alive ISBN 142020176, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1999, Momentum series, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; topics include snakes, life cycles, environment, types.
• Storm illustrated by Lisa Coutts ISBN 0521754011, Cambridge University Press 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Literary non-fiction for early primary students; topics include process of a storm, rainbows.
• Sweets ISBN 9622919421 Sunshine Books 1996, published by The Wright Group in US, ISBN 0780241592, 32 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; topics include history and processes of sweet-making.
• Telling Time illustrated by Celina Mosbauer, ISBN 1863886788, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include different ways of telling time from seasons to daily routines.
• The Christmas Rose, illustrated by Lucy Hennessy, ISBN 9781921720406, Walker Books 2014, 32 pages, hardback. Fiction for primary students; topics include Christmas, Christianity, legends, flowers, families, love.
• The End of the Line illustrated by Christina Miesen, ISBN 1420200623, ISBN 073295718 Barrie/Macmillan Education, Momentum series, 1999, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include ice-cream, mathematical concepts.
• The Magic Paintbrush illustrated by Di Wu, ISBN 9780521710770, Cambridge University 2008, Pobblebonk Reading Series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include Chinese legends, fantasy, ethics.
• The Present that Grew illustrated by Betty Greenhatch, ISBN 052175402X, Cambridge University Press 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include Christmas, pets, telling time, life-cycle development.
• The Princess and the Unicorn illustrated by Glenda Millard,ISBN 9780143301608, Penguin, 2005, Nibbles series, 78 pages, ISBN 1905117205, Happy Cat, 74 pages, paperback.
• The Storm illustrated by Janice Bowles, ISBN 1863886796, Scholastic 1996, Reading Discovery series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include storm, emotions, overcoming fear.
• The Story of Milk ISBN 0731220404, Rigby 1996, Insights series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include a comparison of current and historical methods for collecting, processing and distributing milk.
• The Teeny Tiny Woman illustrated by Michele Gaudion,ISBN 1420200585, Barrie/Macmillan Education, 1999, Momentum series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include fear, empowerment of women.
• The Treehouse Club illustrated by Craig Smith, ISBN 0731220587, Rigby 1996, Insights series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include clubs, exclusion and rules.
• The Wind and the Sun illustrated by Marjory Gardner, ISBN 9780521710732, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading Series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include legends, persuasive techniques.
• Tides illustrated by Chris Hughes, ISBN 0521753791, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include tides, inter-tidal animals, the sea.
• Time For Clocks ISBN 1420201786, Barrie/Macmillan Education, Momentum series, 1999, 24 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for middle primary students; topics include the history of time-telling devices, activities.
• Tonight at Club Sandwich ISBN 1740453409, Murdoch 2003, 24 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include music, stage fright, trickery.
• Tricking the Trolls illustrated by Mitch Vane ISBN 9780521710725, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading Series,12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include Norwegian legends, trickery, humour, empowerment.
• Tricky Cat illustrated byEdwina Riddell, ISBN 9780521710312, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include cats, pets, humour.
• Water Safety ISBN 0732959144, Macmillan, 2000, Safety series, 32 pages, hardback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include safety in pools and open water.
• Welcome to the Club ISBN 1740453395, Murdoch 2003, 24 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include friendship and trickery.
• What Shall I Do? illustrated by Kelvin Hawley, ISBN 9622919588, Sunshine Books, 1995 ISBN 0780240502, 24 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include pets, loneliness, age and problem-solving.
• What’s My Job? ISBN 9780521710282, Cambridge University Press 2008, Pobblebonk Reading series, 16 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early primary students; topics include occupations and equipment.
• Where Is Kitty? illustrated by Jennifer Cooper, ISBN 0757866417, Rigby, 2007, 8 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include cats, pets and caring for animals.
• Where’s the Cat? illustrated by Andrew Plant, ISBN 0521751152, Cambridge 2002, Bright Sparks series, 16 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include cats, humour and attention to detail.
• Who Will Help? illustrated by Michelle Katsouranis, ISBN 1420200496, Barrie/Macmillan Education 1999, Momentum series, 12 pages, paperback. Fiction for early primary students; topics include responsibility and baking.
• Working On Water photos by Allan Ashby, ISBN 0731220749 Rigby 1997, Insights series, 24 pages, paperback. Non-fiction for early to middle primary students; topics include different occupations around Sydney Harbour and interviews with workers.

Performed Plays

For adults:

• Gold! Performed in McCrossin’s Mill Museum, Uralla New England, 1983. Musical play about life in Uralla goldfields.
• Mirrors Performed in NERAM Art Gallery, Armidale, 1984. Musical play about women’s body image, accompanied by art exhibition.
• Yarns and Woolly Tales Performed in Deeargee Woolshed, New England, 1982. Musical play about country life performed as part of local festival.
• CROSSING Performed by Blaxland and Daughter in schools and theatres throughout the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Bathurst, Canberra, country NSW and Sydney in 2013-5. Musical play to commemorate the bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains.
• Pioneers in Petticoats Performed by Blaxland and Daughter in schools and historic houses throughout the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Bathurst, Canberra, country NSW and Sydney in 2014-6. Musical play about pioneer women in Australia.
• GOLD Performed by Blaxland and Daughter in schools and historic houses throughout the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Bathurst, Canberra, country NSW and Sydney in 2015-6 Musical play about life in Australian goldfields times.
• Matilda Fish and the Bushrangers Performed by Blaxland and Daughter in schools and historic houses throughout the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Bathurst, Canberra, country NSW and Sydney in 2015-6 Musical play about life and justice in early Australian times.

For families:

• Alice in Wonderland An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2004. Also rewritten and performed in schools and other venues in 2015-6 by Blaxland and Daughter.
• Animalympics An original musical play performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2000.

• Beauty and the Beast An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2002 and 2009.
• The Emperor’s New Clothes An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2008.
• Hidden Treasure An original musical play performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1996.
• Maya and the Sea Dragon An original musical play performed by Marian Street Theatre for Young People, at Knox, Wahroonga, NSW in 2019.
• Once Upon a Time An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1980, 1986, 1991.
• Rumpelstiltskin An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1994, 2000 and 2013.
• She Sells Sea Shells An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1980 and 1984.
• Sleeping Beauty An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1980, 1986, 1991, 1999, 2006, 2012.
• The Black Prince An original musical play performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1978, 1983, 1996.
• The Emperor’s New Clothes A musical adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2008.
• The Frog Prince An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1980, 1981, 1986, 1991, 2000.
• The Golden Fish An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1983, 1999, 2012.
• The Last Bunyip An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 1977, 1989.
• The Ugly Duckling An adaptation performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2008.
• The Bee and the Butterfly An original musical play performed at Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Killara, NSW in 2004.
• The Frog Prince
• Who Made the Sun?
• Zoo Escapade

Short Stories

• ‘Eeny Meeny’ in Mullit 1970
• ‘Miracles’ in Lines in the Sand Frances Lincoln 2003
• ‘Mrs Pumpkinhead’ in Comet Magazine 2007
• ‘Say When’in Mullit 1969

Prose for Children

• Boomerang Gift (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• First Day (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• Just a Little Bit More (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• Making a Solar Cooker (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• Look Out Eddie (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• Secrets of Hail (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• Something Ate my Homework (Teachers 4 Teachers   2007)
• The Wind and the Sun (Teachers 4 Teachers 2007)
• ‘A World of Green’ story in Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds (Children’s Book Council of NSW Eastern Suburbs Sub-Branch 2021)

Published Poems

• ‘Cry of the People’ in Youth Writes Again Rigby 1969
• ‘Cry of the People’ in An Australian Youth Anthology Rigby 1984
• ‘Fish Also’Mullit Magazine 1970
• ‘The Figure of Peace’in Lines in the Sand Frances Lincoln 2003
• ‘The Ice-Man’ in The School Magazine 2007
• ‘When the War Ends’in Lines in the Sand (Frances Lincoln) 2003
• ‘Touch’ in The Silent World in her Vase 2020
• ‘Waiting for show time’ in The Silent World in her Vase 2021
• ‘Holding Court’ in Griffel 6, 2021
• ‘Today presents’, ‘Navigating oceans of sleep’, ‘Winter’, ‘still pool again’ in The Good Life UK 2020
• ‘Breakfast outside’ ‘At dusk’, ‘Rain’, ‘After yesterday’s hailstorm’, ‘Spring’ in Plants & Poetry Journal 2020, 2021
• ‘Each day’ in Nasty Women’s Day Anthology (Moonstone Academy) US 2021
• ‘Midwinter morning’ finalist in Winter competition (Wingless Dreamer) US 2021
• ‘Tapestry of Sounds’ finalist in Spring competition (Wingless Dreamer) US 2021
• ‘Garden Jazz’ ‘Reflections in the pool’ in Meniscus 2021
• ‘Winter Solstice Sun’ in Tiny Seed Literary Journal 2021
• ‘That wind’ in The Dew Drop 2021
• ‘Peace’ won Australian section of competition ‘Peace’ by The League of Poets 2021
• ‘Today in the pool’ in The Closed Eye Open 2021
• ‘Home at last’ in Cathexis (US) 2021
• ‘Spring to summer’, ‘Another summer day’ in Canary (Northwest Press Cathexis) 2021
• ‘Jacaranda’ in Plants & Poetry Journal 2021

Travel Articles

• ‘Plenty to do in the big smoke north of the Bombay Hills’ (Auckland) Otago Daily Times 22 Dec 1994
• ‘Taking to the road with home comforts’ (Campervanning) Otago Daily Times 27 July 1995
• ‘Escape Auckland to serene hills’ (Waitakere) The Age 28 September 1985
• ‘Quintessential Queenstown’ Waikato Times 1988
• ‘Something for everyone north of the Bombays’ (Auckland) New Zealand Doctor 8 Dec 1994
• ‘A Singapore stopover profits from planning’ New Zealand Doctor 12 May 1994
• ‘Have kids, will still travel’ Next magazine New Zealand August 1993
• ‘Computing in paradise’ Bits & Bytes magazine New Zealand November 1992

Educational Articles

• Censorship from a publisher’s point of view Classroom Magazine 1/2000
• Censorship from the author’s point of view Classroom Magazine 2/2000
• Censorship from the illustrators’ point of view Classroom Magazine 3/2000
• Censorship from the teachers’ point of view Classroom Magazine 5/2000

Miscellaneous Articles

• ‘A real eye-opener’ (disability awareness) New Zealand Herald 1 December 1992
• ‘Concrete and a baby’ New Zealand Herald 5 April 1994
• ‘Please check oil and water’ New Zealand Herald 12 September 1994
• ‘Had the flu bug this winter?’ New Zealand Herald 6 September 1994
• ‘Barbie currency’ New Zealand Herald 12 October 1994
• ‘Stage set for fun ‘New Zealand Herald 20 December 1994
• ‘Born again party animal’ New Zealand Herald 3 January 1995
• ‘Slimy business in small pets’ New Zealand Herald June 1996
• ‘The babysitting club blues’ New Zealand Herald 1996
• ‘Spring garden fever’ Waikato Times 25 November 1994
• ‘It takes 12 to tango’ New Zealand Herald 15 November 1994

Craft Articles

• ‘Quick Quilts’ Little Treasures June/July 1992
• ‘Hand-printed T-shirts’ Little Treasures Christmas 1991

Interviews

• Richard Fisher Little Treasures October 1992
• ‘Book-keeping with passion’ (Jeanette Aldridge) New Zealand Success, issue 6

Food Articles

• ‘Aromatic spices both flavour and preserve’ (Indian spices) Catering Management August 1985

Computing Articles

• ‘Loan laptops’ Computer Living Sept 1995
• ‘May I see your license please?’ Computer Living February 1996
• ‘Technology Tales’ Computer Living November 1995
• ‘A Library Without Walls’ Computer Living March 1996
• ‘Let’s Share’ (networking) Computer Living July 1995
• ‘Playing in the Electronic Sandpit’ Computer Living August 1995