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“Stories are just daydreams that refused to stay in my head.”
“Stories are just daydreams that refused to stay in my head.”
A Word From The Author
Professional daydreamer, part-time crumb collector, and full-time wrangler of characters who refuse to behave. When she’s not lost in imaginary worlds, she’s probably in the kitchen making “just one more” cup of tea, or running her plot twists past her dog. Her books are for dreamers of all ages — the young, the young-ish, and the young at heart.
Alida Whiteoak
A Word From The Author
Professional daydreamer, part-time crumb collector, and full-time wrangler of characters who refuse to behave. When she’s not lost in imaginary worlds, she’s probably in the kitchen making “just one more” cup of tea, or wondering if the cat understands her plot twists. Her books are for dreamers of all ages — the young, the young-ish, and the young at heart.
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What Readers Are Saying
They came, they read, they gushed. Here’s what the lovely (and entirely unpaid) people are saying.
“Finally! A children’s book that features individuals with disabilities as regular members of society. I’m going to add a copy to our special education library”.
The Curious Case of Minty Green
Special Education Teacher
“If you cried when you read Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, then you’re going to fall in love with Catch You ’round Alligator”.
Catch you 'round Alligator
Cindy Peters
“The Curious Case of Minty Green is an excellent story for young children. Minty reminded me of both my daughter’s at that age. So relatable. I highly recommend this book”.
The Curious Case of Minty Green
Megan Lively
“Catch You ’round Alligator is an excellent story for both parents and their children. It tells a beautiful tale of relationships and journeys. Highly recommend this book as a gift for both adults and children”.
Catch you 'round Alligator
Maree Talidu
Alida loves sharing stories in schools, libraries, and festivals. Learn more about author talks....
Upcoming Book
It’s Christmas in the land of prawns, pavlovas, and prickly heat — and the Goldenbogan clan is bringing the kind of festive chaos you can’t wrap in shiny paper. Between burnt snags, backyard cricket injuries, and a little boy on a mission to steal the show at his school recital, it’s a very Aussie tale of family, mishaps, and love in all its loud, sunburnt glory.