Welcome
Hi, nice to see you here. Hopefully you have read ‘The Anteater in the Woods’, and enjoyed it. There are four more books to read in Series One – The Rhythm in the Robot: Five Toes in a Jar; Chameleon in a Cannon and Monkey in a bag. There is also a ‘One-off Ocean Special’ called – The House in the Dump – starring an intrepid young hermit crab. We are in the process of animating The Rhythm in the Robot, and once it is finished we will upload onto this site and a youtube channel, so that you can watch whenever you fancy. These quirky tales have been written and illustrated for little people with big imaginations.
The Rhythm in the Robot Animation
COMING SOON!
Book One
The Anteater in the Woods
This Ol’ Anteater is very content in his small world. Until one day he is confronted by something strange! Something new! Something he has never seen before. Can Ol’ Anteater learn to change his ways? Or even make his world a better place.
Book Two
The Rhythm in the Robot
Little Robot excels in her tasks, dedicating herself diligently to her job. However, one fateful lunchtime, she stumbles upon an unexpected discovery, something that awakens unfamiliar emotions within her. this discovery leads her to question: Can little Robot alter her current circumstances and fully embrace these newly emerged feelings. This engaging narrative forms the second instalment of a captivating five-book series.
Book Three
Five toes in a Jar
Tucked away in the back of a dark, dusty cupboard, five forgotten toes sit in a tall glass jar. Their only companions? two curious spiders and a rusty old tin. Eager to escape their gloomy prison, each toe comes up with a wild plan – some more absurd than others! But in their excitement to show off, they forget one crucial thing: the power of listening to each other. Will any of their escape plans succeed? Find out which toe triumphs in this whimsical and fun-filled adventure, and discover how even the most unlikely member can have the best idea.
An Ocean Special
House in the Dump
Hermit Crab is growing up fast and needs a new home. On his search for a new shell he encounters many interesting alternatives along the way. Alas none of them feel quite right – and as his journey progresses he comes to the horrible realisation that his beautiful beach has been turned into a dump! What will poor Hermit do? Can he come up with a plan to save his beautiful beach?
Book Four
(Awaiting Publication Date)
Chameleon in a Cannon
Chameleon is very happy living alone in his cannon, even if it is a little bit nerve-wracking at times. He is very content going about his daily routine, until one day an explosive situation changes everything.
Book Five
(In Production)
Monkey in a Bag
Monkey really loves his bag, it is just so blooming useful! One day whist doing the thing he loves the most disaster strikes. Can monkey think up a plan? and save the things he loves the most?
…and other very important tales.
The first three books in the series (And House in the Dump an Ocean Special) are now available to buy from several online outlets and book shops including:
Austin Macauley Publishers Website
Amazon (Worldwide)
The Book Depository (Worldwide)
Barnes & Noble (USA)
Dymocks (AU)
Wheelers (NZ)
Foyles (UK)
Waterstones (UK)
WH Smith (UK)