Betty Coracas Betty Coracas i(A116908 works by)
Also writes as: Donna Raven
Born: Established: 1951 Limassol,
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Cyprus,
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1954
Heritage: Greek Cypriot
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1 y separately published work icon Mama and Me Betty Coracas , Victoria : Gaz Anson , 2023 27210923 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'In Book Two of his memoir, 'A Dog's Tale', Schnoodle Comrade Flint reflects on his love for his Mama Vicky from their first meeting. Now that she has returned to Melbourne from Cyprus, Comrade stays home with her. He would much rather be in the DAF truck with his Papa George, but he realizes that his Mama Vicky needs him. He wants her to play with him, like his Papa does, but all that she wants to do is to hold him like a baby and hug him tight.

'He is enrolled in 'Obedience School', where Comrade is only interested in making new friends, not learning new commands. He already obeys commands from Papa George so he doesn't think that school is necessary for him. Mama Vicky is determined to teach him a few lessons of her own, leaving him home alone when she has to go out shopping. He is scared of being alone, and is determined, one way or another, to let his Papa and Mama know. His fear of being alone worsens on New Year's Eve when he is terrified by the loud banging and popping noises and people shouting in the street. It is dark inside the house and he can't see anything, which frightens him even more.

'Papa George installs security cameras, which are meant for Comrade's security, rather than the house. Comrade decides to teach both his Papa and Mama a lesson.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon How I Became a Truckie Betty Coracas , Victoria : Betty Coracas , 2023 27210813 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'A Dog's Tale is a memoir of Comrade Flint, who is a Schnoodle. He is taken home by his Papa George, who loves him very much, but who is often sad and teary. Someone called Patrick, from Papa George's family, has left home. Comrade wants to make his Papa George happy and works hard to make his Papa proud of him. His Mama is far away and she is also sad, but she will return home soon and Comrade is anxious to meet her. His goal is to bring happiness and joy back into their sad lives.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon A Dog's Tale by Comrade Flint Betty Coracas , 2023 Victoria : Betty Coracas , 2023- 27210740 2023 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Butterfly Who Couldn't Fly Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2023 27199298 2023 single work picture book children's

'When Butterfly emerges from his cocoon, his wings aren't quite right. Not only is he physically different but he will never fly. He makes numerous friends who not only accept him as he is, but help him get around to live a full life.

'A book for children about physical difference and mobility limitations.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Worm Who Liked to Help Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2022 27199490 2022 single work picture book children's

'Not everyone is able to solve problems alone. Sometimes we need a helping hand, some advice or a mentor to help us on our way. Worm is the wisest of all creatures in the garden and knows just what to do to help out in a crisis.

'A book for children about problem solving.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Spider Who Was Different Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2022 27199444 2022 single work picture book children's

'Spider is bullied. The other spiders pick on her because the webs she makes are unusual. It takes a special friend to show her that her difference is actually a good thing and something to be celebrated. One big event changes the focus and makes Spider proud of her uniqueness.

'A book for children about embracing difference.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Snail Who Lost Its Slime Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2022 27199397 2022 single work picture book children's

'One day, Snail finds himself suddenly stuck on a rock and is baffled as to why. No amount of assistance from other garden creatures can help him. He needs to figure out why he's stuck and ultimately get his slime back.

'A book for children about overcoming anxiety and depression.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Ladybug Who Needed a Hug Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2022 27199348 2022 single work picture book children's

'Ladybug hatches out of an egg and finds herself all alone. She approaches many garden creatures asking for a hug. She has some success with unexpected creatures before finding just what she was looking for.

'A book for children about affection and finding connection.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Bee Who Buzzed Too Much Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2022 27199252 2022 single work picture book children's

'Bee is wild and causes all sorts of chaos in the hive. The other bees are stressed and then the worst imaginable thing happens, she causes the hive to fall down! She has too much buzz but her family love her no matter what.

'A book for children about love and accepting difference.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Ant Who Got Lost Chantelle Stieghan , Betty Coracas (illustrator), Sydney : Chantelle Stieghan , 2022 27199175 2022 single work picture book children's

'Ant doesn't like being alone. Ant is nervous every time she leaves the nest. One day she gets separated from the others and has to find the strength and confidence necessary to find her way home alone.

'A book for children about believing in yourself and your abilities.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Daughter of Venice : The Last Queen of Cyprus Donna Raven , Limassol : Kyproepeia Pub. House , 2003 Z1515986 2003 single work novel historical fiction
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