Books by Lynne Pickering

Visit a farm and learn about all the animals you can find there in this delightful children's book written and illustrated by Lynne Pickering.When Jane hears a strange noise on the farm, she wants to find out which animal is responsible! On her way to find out "who done it," she learns about the different sounds that animals make. Her question Is It you? is answered once Jane hears all the animals.The author owned a childcare center and often wrote stories and did puppet shows for the children. She says farm stories were always popular. "When I obtained the little sheep toys and the calico cows and the calico pigs, I thought they would be gorgeous in a book. So I painted backgrounds of countryside and obtained porcelain dolls, creating farm scenes for the characters."This is her second children's book to be published. Another four books are also being published. James and the Naughty Seagull, James and the Greedy Naughty Seagull, James and the Jealous Naughty Seagull, and The Magic Doorway (a fairy story).Lynne Pickering resides in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. She paints art and exports art worldwide. Most of her children's books were written over ten years ago. She revised them and edited them to be published. "We intend to open an art gallery and coffee shop at our country retreat where friends can come and enjoy the many rare bird species and wildlife."

James is the littlest bear of three bears in his family. He tends to tell stories to get attention, so no one believes anything he says. When he really does have an adventure with a naughty seagull, no one believes him until the seagull is injured. It is up to James to come to the rescue!This delightful children's book was written and illustrated by Lynne Pickering, who says, "We owned a childcare center for nine years and there were some children with behavioral problems. I often found if manners and examples of good Samaritan deeds were explained in a story concerning animals, the children often took notice and an improvement could be seen in them. If stories are told in a humorous and enjoyable tale, it gets through to them in a childlike way."She adds, " I love painting, and it was enjoyable to paint this cute little shaggy bear and his adventures with this naughty seagull. The characters took a life of their own once I painted them." Her other children's book to be published include James and the Greedy Naughty Seagull, James and the Jealous Naughty Seagull, Is It You? and The Magic Doorway (a fairy story). Lynne Pickering resides in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. She paints art and exports art worldwide. Most of her children's books were written over ten years ago. She revised them and edited them to be published. "We intend to open an art gallery and coffee shop at our country retreat where friends can come and enjoy the many rare bird species and wildlife."

James is a little bear who happens to save a seagull that has some behavioral problems.One day James goes fishing with the seagull. James is disappointed by the bird's display of greed, when she eats nearly all his catch.James replaces the fish by spending his pocket money to buy fish for the family's dinner. Even though the naughty seagull was greedy, the bear decides to give the bird a second chance.When the seagull is disciplined for her bad manners, James's mother rewards him for his generosity and unselfishness. This heart-warming children's story teaches the difference between greed and unselfishness, and is another in the James and the Naughty Seagull series.Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over five thousand paintings in more than thirty countries. She worked as an international finance broker arranging funding for projects from high-rise offices to resorts, and lives with her family in Queensland, Australia. She writes thrillers as well as children's books. "We had a childcare centre and the children loved stories about bears. This story was written to enlighten children through story telling about animals, showing that bad behavior will win no friends, and it can be fun to be good."

James is a little bear in a family of five. In James and the Jealous, Naughty Seagull, he saves a seagull with a broken wing and it now lives with him. James wants to play ball, but the seagull is far too small, so James's father buys him a puppy called Jim.Jim has a kind nature, but he is getting most of James's attention now and the seagull has become jealous. She tries all types of tricks to get Jim in big trouble. One day a neighbor's cat was sizing the seagull up for a tasty meal, when Jim came through like a super dog and rescued the seagull from the jaws of death.From that time on they became friends. As James's mother says, "It pays to have friends. You never know when you may need them."This wonderful children's story with a message shows just how harmful jealousy can be, and is another in the James and the Naughty Seagull series. Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over five thousand paintings in more than thirty countries. She worked as an international finance broker arranging funding for projects from high-rise offices to resorts, and lives with her family in Queensland, Australia. She writes thrillers as well as children's books. "We had a childcare centre and the children loved stories about bears. This story was written to enlighten children through story telling about animals, showing that bad behavior will win no friends, and it can be fun to be good."

Travel writer Veronica is engaged to Darren, the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the UK. When an MI6 spy is killed, an international conspiracy is uncovered. Darren recruits Veronica for a dangerous mission to America to deliver a flash drive to Sean Deveron, a friend in the CIA. The two become targeted by a rogue element of the CIA and are now on the run. Their only hope lies in Moscow with Mikhail, a friend of Sean's in the KGB. They flee to Russia where Veronica becomes entangled in a love triangle and experiences erotic love for the first time. Riveting layers of mystery and intrigue set the stage in the glitzy and glamorous world of Moscow's diplomatic circles, where spies are watching spies! But everything is an illusion and everyone has a secret. Filled with erotic passion, romance, lies, deceit and betrayal, Love, Danger, and Secrets pulls out all the stops. This provocative masquerade spans over three continents with its assassins, intrigue, mystery, and erotica. Whom can Veronica trust and will she discover her true soul mate? Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over five thousand paintings in more than thirty countries. She worked as an international finance broker arranging funding for projects from high-rise offices to resorts. She lives with her family in Queensland, Australia. Love, Danger, and Secrets is her second work of fiction. She is currently working on her third novel, an action romance thriller. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/LynnePickering

Suzette felt incredibly lonely. Although she was a stunningly beautiful part time model and perfume sales assistant, her life felt empty. Ten years in the same job had left her jaded and exhausted with her work. One day, in a flash of inspiration, Suzette decides to visit a fortune-teller. Learning that her destiny lies in Paris, Suzette throws caution to the winds and abandons all that is familiar to her, determined to get to France. Full of romance and betrayal Suzette's new life is an unending stream of socialites, millionaires, politicians and couture fashion's biggest names. Yet amidst all of the distractions and glamour Suzette must struggle to fulfill her destiny and find love. Lynne Pickering is an internationally renowned artist. She has sold over five thousand paintings in more than thirty countries. Ms. Pickering previously worked as an international finance broker, arranging funding for projects ranging from high-rise offices to resorts. She lives in Queensland, Australia, with her family. Melting Love Moments is the author's first work of fiction; she is currently working on her next novel. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/LynnePickering