Karen Erasmus – illustratör

Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town!Come and find thesecret ingredient. Ariana is excited for the food truck competition. Herfriends, Hunter and Jake, are confident their family will win the big prize.All they need is a standout dish and thanks to the Treasure Chest they thinkthey have it. In the Ariana Treasure early reader series there arealways problems to solve and fun to be had.Ariana often saves the day with her quick thinking andthoughtful spirit. The stories explorefriendship, families, diversity, courage andsustainability.

Ariana Treasureloves helping her friends and Maya definitely needs her help. There’s a talentshow at school, but Maya thinks she has no talent. To add to Maya’s dilemma,she is desperate to impress her grandfather who is visiting all the way fromSri Lanka. Can Ariana help Maya discover her special talent before show day?Afterall Ariana knows we all have talents.In the ArianaTreasure early reader series there are always problems to solve and fun to behad.Ariana often savesthe day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explorefriendship, families, courage, diversity and sustainability. With simplesentence structures, accessible vocabulary, familiar characters and relatablestorylines, the stories in the Ariana Treasure series would suit eager beginnerreaders. Whether it be making new friends, saving a kitchen disaster or findingan act for the talent show, Ariana is ever ready to step up and help those inher community.

Ariana Treasure is thrilled to be a part of her aunt’s wedding. As her flower girl, she desperately wants to make the day perfect. And with The Treasure Chest as their hub for preparations, Ariana is helping wherever she can. Unfortunately, while trying to move the freshly made wedding cake to the back room, Ariana accidentally drops it and smears blue icing all over her aunt’s wedding dress! To make matters worse, it also starts to rain. It seems the perfect day is lost. Thankfully, with the thriftshop on their side, Ariana and her friends can look for creative solutions—such as a beautiful box of second-hand saris. But with all the changes, will Aunt Grace still get her perfect day? In the Ariana Treasure early reader series there are always problems to solve and fun to be had. Ariana often saves the day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explore friendship, families, courage, diversity and sustainability. With simple sentence structures, accessible vocabulary, familiar characters and relatable storylines, the stories in the Ariana Treasure series would suit eager beginner readers. Whether it be making new friends, saving a kitchen disaster or finding an act for the talent show, Ariana is ever ready to step up and help those in her community.

The Treasure Chest is in trouble! Ariana’s mum is about to sell the thriftshop because there aren’t enough customers to keep it open. Ariana is devastated. Thankfully, all her friends want to pitch in and show the community that the store deserves to stay. With newfound determination, the group organises a unique community fundraiser, featuring a food truck, petting zoo, Kandyan dancing, and more! But when disaster strikes, will the money they raised even be enough to keep the store open? In the Ariana Treasure early reader series there are always problems to solve and fun to be had. Ariana often saves the day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explore friendship, families, diversity, courage and sustainability. With simple sentence structures, accessible vocabulary, familiar characters and relatable storylines, the stories in the Ariana Treasure series would suit eager beginner readers. Whether it be making new friends, saving a kitchen disaster or finding an act for the talent show, Ariana is ever ready to step up and help those in her community.

One bright autumn morning, Rose and her cheeky companion, Banjo, head off to fly their kite. A lovely picture book story about friendship, the outdoors, pet care and adventure.

Eva doesn't know what an imagination is. With the help of her dog, Chops, Eva goes on a hunt to find it. A delightful story about the power of imagination.

Poppy finds a crafty solution for carrying her treasures in this uplifting story about creativity, upcycling, community spirit – and the joy of pockets!Poppy picks up the most amazing things when she’s out exploring, from glossy feathers to rattling seed pods to shiny buttons. But she’s missing something very important: pockets to carry her findings!After an unsuccessful wardrobe search, Poppy’s creativity is sparked. With some crafty textile upcycling, she makes her own pocket-covered outfit. It’s such a success that she opens a stand in her street offering pocket-making for all. But what happens when Poppy runs out of fabric, and people still want pockets? Can Poppy and her neighbourhood friends come together to find a solution?Girls’ clothing almost never has practical pockets, which affects how girls play, move, and navigate life. Poppy Makes Pockets celebrates of the joy of pockets, and highlights that girls need them too. It also explores themes of upcycling worn-out clothing, inspiring young readers to think about sustainable and creative solutions to problems. Full of positivity and joy, this delightful story will entertain little readers everywhere, especially those who love collecting treasures.

Join Ariana at theTreasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town!Ariana is excitedto hear there is a new kid in town. She can’t wait to show him around the Treasure Chest.Can Ariana use the treasures from the thrift shop to help make a new friend andfind her missing book?In the ArianaTreasure early reader series there are always problems to solve and fun to behad. Ariana often savesthe day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explorefriendship,families, diversity, courage and sustainability.

Ariana Treasureloves animals but what happens when a mischievous frog accidentally ends up athermother’s thriftshop, The Treasure Chest? Can Ariana help get the lost frog home before itcauses toomuch trouble?In the ArianaTreasure early reader series there are always problems to solve and fun to behad.Ariana often savesthe day with her quick thinking and thoughtful spirit. The stories explorefriendship,families, courage, diversity and sustainability. With simple sentencestructures, accessiblevocabulary,familiar characters and relatable storylines, the stories in the ArianaTreasure series would suit eager beginner readers. Whether it be making newfriends, saving a kitchen disaster or finding an act for the talent show,Ariana is ever ready to step up and help those in her community.