Not one but two

School Holiday Storytelling & Activities FREE

Thursday 6 April Storytelling/maskmaking/colouring

MJ Gibbs

Tuesday 11 April Storytelling and colouring activities Ky

Garvey

Friday 14 April Storytelling/music/ stingless bee demonstrations

Matthew Middleton

TWO stories brimming with mystery, friendship, and joy – imagine twice the love and twice the fun.

Author M J Gibbs, (Marg Gibbs) has released two engaging illustrated, junior fiction books with boys as the main characters. Both are realistic adventures with heartfelt themes.

The Waiting Room of Weathervane Vet is set on Uncle Jack’s Pigeon Farm and the strange happenings in a vet’s waiting room with an array of animals. The main character is Lenny Watts a ten year old, who is orphaned and finds his way through life with the healing power of animals.

Jesse Wins Through uses the home and school setting for Jesse Whitford with a cute Jack Russell to train.

Lenny loves his rescue animals; Jesse loves his new furry friend, Pixie. Both need to deal with a bully and grow in self-confidence.

Both have something that disappears!

10am-11am followed by book signings. Coffee Shop Open To Register Phone 07 5435 2134

More info: www.rosettabooks.com.au

Horoscopes

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

There may be moments this week when everyone seems to be at play, except you. The upside: the planets promise to bring eventual financial and professional rewards. Don’t worry too much about missing out on life’s pleasures. Your social calendar will be overflowing again soon enough. Until then, stay diligent.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

From time to time, Taureans are reminded its consensus that generally rules and being the lone crusader isn’t always easy. But will this stop you airing your wildest views before a dismissive audience, or will you willingly go with the flow just to keep the peace? Certainly not. Your strength of character demands to live unimpeded by others’ rules.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Someone’s being impatient this week, because they want everything done in double-time - so woe betide you if you have a few slow days, or you disagree with them. It could easily become a week of silly spats and squabbles - mostly about nothing. Very inconsiderate of others when they know how much you have on your plate already.

WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 4

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

Any recent indecision is replaced by assertiveness this week, and fence-sitting is replaced by determination. This week Cancerians position themselves centre stage - leaving the rest of the zodiac cast in the shadows. After that, it shouldn’t be too hard to achieve top billing. A money-spinning project could also catch your interest.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

A relationship or friendship may be up for negotiation. Few partnerships continue as they first began. People can, and will, change - no matter how much you think you know them. So it seems that some important issues need your attention right now. Perhaps someone’s throwing problems your way, instead of trying to resolve their own issues.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

It’s in your nature to save for a rainy day. Good news indeed, at a time when the focus falls on money. Romance features just as strongly, so why not mix business with pleasure? This week suggests love that’s attentive. Singles flirt: couples renew their passions. Friendships also grow, with established bonds becoming stronger.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

You’re in debt, Libra. So unless you win the lottery, start thinking about ways to lavish love on your family and friends without spending a small fortune. Sometimes a heartfelt home-cooked meal will suffice. It’s the love behind the gift, not the cost of the gifts. Relationships with siblings and close family could also improve.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Finally, the world seems to be in tune with you. Good news indeed, Scorpio. Instead of having to worry about pleasing others, you’ve more time to please yourself. It’s also the start of revived ambitions, when you feel keen to break open padlocked dreams. Cash flow starts to be replenished too, and that’s definitely something to look forward to.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

It seems as if the entire population is away with the pixies, and you’re the only one making any sense. Trying to get a flicker of genuine reasoning could be difficult. Either wait until everyone’s back in focus, or pack a bag and disappear to more relaxing surroundings. It’s not a week to take life too seriously. Make time for play.

These two new books are ideal for children ages 7+. And best read independently if you adore animals.

Marg said: “it’s fun writing scenes about animals, a fun colour run, and potion making.”

In Jesse Wins Through, she has Jesse learning to box, play baseball and discover the qualities of military dogs.

Sometimes two can make good friends, and what better way to share adventures?

Author M J Gibbs (Marg) lives in Mapleton, surrounded by abundant wildlife and an amazing collection of children’s books. A retired secondary teacher, she loves to connect the story with its listener.

Her poetry books for kids have been featured on the ABC Sunny Coast radio, at Romancing the Stars at Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim, and the Beerwah storytelling festival.

You can find or purchase on www. mjgibbs.com.au. Contact the author –m.j.gibbs@bigpond.com.

Marg Gibbs will be doing a book reading, mask making and coin rubbing at 10-11am, Thursday, April 6, at Rosetta Books.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

It’s a week when meditation, gentle exercise or any form of counselling should work to your advantage. And if you feel more spiritually protected, you are. Greater compassion is shown to those in need. The best news? Heart and home unite. A change of address is also likely soon. Also, look to the next few months for further studies or retraining.

Aquarius

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Everyone seems to have lost their sense of humour right now, even you. Early to mid week, in particular, your psyche enters one of its rare meltdown phases. It’s the great outdoors that calls - especially if you need to thrash things out in solitude. The world won’t fall apart if you take some time out - but you might if you don’t.

Pisces

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Dust off recent confusion and pull your self-esteem out of its tailspin. With inspiration and drive steering the way - it’s time to regain control. Romance encourages intimacy and warmth, although it’s a week for tenderness rather than torrid passion. The planets also inspire imaginative ways to improve your income.