Toni D'Alia – författare

The Mayans and the Aztecs (and those before them) knew what they were doing when they started turning cacao seeds into chocolate.

Sweet, and smooth, chocolate was the perfect inspiration for some of Australia''s best romance writers in 2021''s SWEET TREATS.

Peel back the wrapper on this book for fifteen delicious morsels of romance with a little chocolate on the side. From the Earth to the moon, historical tales to current day adventures, these stories are the type of candy your dentist would approve.

Inside you''ll find:

Sweet Dreams by Toni D''AliaTwenty-Six Letters by Cordelia FoxThe Scent Of First Love by Arietta RichmondBreaking The Rules by Stephanie AshtonThe Chocolate Heart by Frances Dall''AlbaHot Chocolate And Heaven by Caroline DenessChocolate And Orange by Louisa DuvalHot Like Chocolate by Amy HuttonSo Melts Her Heart by Kylie JacobsLoving The Alien by J A MacNallyThe Chocolate Box by Fiona M MarsdenPippa''s Secret by Clare MilesBitter Sweet by Valerie MillerOperation Chocolate Drop by Georgia Moore Sweet Tooth by Kristin Silk

If you love these, try last year''s anthology - Sweet Treats - Cupcake - as well!

Bees are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one little bee. As the bee pollinates the garden, vibrant flowers and ripe fruit and vegetables burst to life around her.Written in irresistible rhyme by Toni D’Alia, and lavishly illustrated by Alice Lindstrom, young readers will pore over this perfect introduction to these essential insects. Perfect for age 3.Down in the garden,up high in a tree,is a busy bee hive...and one little bee.

A gorgeous new Easter story, perfect for every ballet-loving bunny, from bestselling creators Toni D'Alia and Mimi Purnell.The Easter Bunny likes to hop. When she hops her ears flip flop. Hop. Hop. Flip. Flop. Can you do the Bunny Hop?    Watch as the Easter Bunny and her friends plié and glissé their way through town, while they hunt for Easter eggs. Then learn the steps and dance along!Includes a bonus craft activity to make your very own set of bunny ears!

From bestselling creators Toni D'Alia and Mimi Purnell comes a joyous celebration of all the tender, connected and loving dads out there for children aged 2 - 5.My father’s arms are magic.They tell me he loves me.In my father's armsis my favourite place to be.

Frogs Are Our Friends is the much-anticipated follow-up to Bees Are Our Friends and Worms Are Our Friends from Australian author Toni D’Alia.Down in the garden,away from the sun,a little green frogis having some fun!‘Our Friends in the Garden’ is a Bright Light series that invites our youngest readers into the garden to explore the important role bugs, insects and other critters play in our eco-system. Each book in the series showcases the art of a different Australian illustrator: this time newcomer Madeline White takes the reins.FROGS ARE ESSENTIAL!: They reduce mosquito numbers, helping to limit the spread of disease, and they also control pests and much more.Frogs Are Our Friends is the perfect present with with a textured and tactile cover and luxe metallics.

Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature.Down in the garden, one fine, sunny day,a young little worm gets ready to play.Each book in the bestselling 'Our Friends in the Garden' series teaches preschoolers about different creatures found in our gardens, and introduces them to the way insects and bugs contribute to our ecosystem. Worms Are Our Friends showcases the art of hugely popular digital artist Mimi Purnell, and with its stunning textured and sparkling cover, it is the perfect special gift for any young nature-lover. Discover how earthworms help our soil, plants and environment thrive, and encourage your kids to love nature exploration and outdoor learning. For ages 3 and up.

From the first laugh to the first step, All the Firsts is a warm and lyrical story celebrating all the firsts that occur in a baby’s first year of life.When you’re born, the world is new and there’ll be lots of firsts for you.Written by Toni D’Alia, this picture book not only thoughtfully rejoices baby milestones,it's also the perfect gift for new parents, newborns, and an adorable addition to any nursery. Perfect for readers between 0 and 2.