Written by Fred Henderson

Illustrated by Justicia Strathern

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The Big Digger is a children's illustrated story that follows a hard working man manoeuvring his digger in order to save civilians from a flooding landslide. As the story progresses, and the people are saved, we find that the hard worker was a child at the beach playing with his toys.

Written by Denise Strathern

Illustrated by Justicia Strathern

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Sanctuary follows the perspective of a young female away on a day trip at the beach, experiencing a peaceful sense of escapism through the limitless and playful possibilities her imagination could fathom. Inspired by the author's memories at Warrington beach, Otago, New Zealand.

Written by Agnes Ketchum & Ida Jorgensen

Illustrated by Justicia Strathern

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The Echo is an illustrated short story starting with Little George playing in the forest when he hears a young boy repeat back his playful remarks. This young boy starts getting meaner as Little George grows frustrated and hurt. But no matter where Little George looks, he cannot find the mean boy hiding in the forest and returns home with haste to the comfort of his mothers arms. Little George learnt about his echo that day while playing in the forest.

Written by Tonia Ruth Eckhoff

Illustrated by Justicia Strathern

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A New Experience is a digitally illustrated memorial book written by Tonia Ruth Eckhoff. In loving memory of the author, Tonia Eckhoff, this book was created as a memorial for the mourning family and community who sorely miss Tonia. The story captures the intrigued and imaginative mind of Tonia during a reading lesson with a young student. As they read their empty classroom transforms into a world of rippling currents and swirling sentences. That is until the school's fire alarm resurfaces them from their story into a reality with a different turn of events.