Dianne Bates was born and brought up in Sydney and Appin, New South Wales. Initially a teacher, Di began writing books for children, beginning with Terri, published by Penguin in 1981. Since then, Dianne has had over 100 books published, seeing several of them win state and national awards. Dianne has worked on the editorial teams of a number of child literature-related and educational journals. And she is a recipient of the prestigious Lady Cutler Prize for services to childrens literature.
Description
Mia Morgan lives on a farm. She is shy and anxious about making new friends when school starts back. On day one, she is teased when her favourite goat follows her to the school bus. But then Ms Arthur enters her life and Mia, and her classmates, learn some valuable lessons. A gentle, heartwarming book about family, self-growth, relationships, and the value of kindness.