Elizabeth Alger Elizabeth Alger i(A48990 works by) (a.k.a. E. H. Alger)
Gender: Female
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1 The Iron Ship Elizabeth Alger , 2022 single work short story
— Appears in: Where the Weird Things Are : Volume 1 2022;
1 y separately published work icon Winterhued Elizabeth Alger , Australia : Elizabeth Alger , 2018 19810293 2018 single work novel fantasy

'In a land on the edge of all that is known dwells Princess Winterhued, erudite, beautiful, broken-hearted. The heir to her father's kingdom and raised to be queen, she is troubled by terrifying dreams and now finds the half-demented king turning against her. Slimy sycophants whisper in his ear, persuading him that a 'mere woman' is incapable of ruling, and now he ogles the princess's ladies-in-waiting and boasts of begetting a male heir.


'But Winterhued's fears become as naught when a vast and ancient being comes flying on dread wings to lay siege to Castle Lawhill. Trailing fear and slaughter, it traps Winterhued and her people within the broken walls. The princess strives to save her subjects, but it seems the only one courageous enough to help her is the lowliest servant-boy in the castle.


'Yet from the east, riding across wraith-haunted Iron Crag, comes a nameless knight, exiled and condemned... and a horned creature follows him, silent as moonlight.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon The Kitten Who Learns to Fall Asleep : The Sleep-inducing Bedtime Story Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Brighton : Leaves Of Gold Press , 2015 9084543 2015 single work picture book children's

'Children sometimes find it hard to get to sleep.

'What if you could read them a bedtime story incorporating powerful psychological methods to help them fall asleep quickly, easily and without drugs?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Kitten Who Learns to Be the Boss of Her Temper : A Story to Help Children Manage Anger Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Brighton : Leaves Of Gold Press , 2015 9084501 2015 single work picture book children's

'What if you could read your children a story incorporating effective psychological methods to help them learn to manage anger?Many parents worry about young children behaving aggressively when they feel upset. Much of this is normal for youngsters. Nevertheless, these issues do need to be addressed.Psychological anger management techniques include:'Breathing out' the anger with slow, deep breaths.Counting to ten slowly, to give angry feelings some time to subside.Moving away from the problem situation until you feel calmer.Squeezing or pummelling a soft, inanimate object such as a cushion, which cannot be hurt and which cannot hurt you.Engaging in vigorous physical activities such as running, cycling, dancing or even housework, as an outlet for pent-up feelings.Lying down and listening to relaxing music, or sleeping.When you feel calmer, talking about your feelings with someone you trust.This book also harnesses the mnemonic power of visual association and simple rhyming verse to make learning fun and the techniques easier to remember.Just as children respond to Cecilia Egan's sleep-inducing story 'The Kitten Who Learns to Fall Asleep," so they can learn to be the boss of their temper while listening to this tale.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Kitten Who Learns to Say Goodbye to Diapers : A Story to Help Children Use The Potty Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Brighton : Leaves Of Gold Press , 2015 9084425 2015 single work picture book children's

'What is different about this children's toilet training book? It uses language patterns and proven, powerful psychological techniques that really get results.Motivation is the key to toilet training. This story is designed to be gently persuasive on both the conscious and unconscious levels. It can be be read aloud to children by an older person, and is intended as an aid to any potty-training method. The psychological techniques woven into this tale can make training quicker and easier. Simple rhyming verses add an extra element of fun. Many concepts are common to all potty-training methods. They are based on motivations that are natural in all healthy children. These include: Imitation - seeing a person or a 'drink and wet' doll using a toilet or potty and wanting to copy. Wanting to be independent and feel like a grown- up. Peer pressure - seeing siblings or other toddlers successfully using the potty. Wanting to be praiseworthy. Wanting to feel dry. Wanting to feel clean. To help children learn, the story is interactive. You can read out questions for the child to answer, and you can ask the child to point to images on the pages.Parents, relax! Just read the story to your little ones and enjoy helping them learn.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Princess Pam Fell Into the Jam Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Peter Petrovic (illustrator), Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan (illustrator), Brighton : Leaves Of Gold Press , 2015 8587283 2015 single work picture book children's

'More than a hilarious rhyme, this is a slapstick comedy that causes a riot of laughter when read aloud.

'Princess Pam and her messy sisters appeal to every child.

'The rollicking rhymes, the unconventional story and the lively, detailed pictures combine to make one of the funniest and most original children's books published.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Puffing Tilly and the Rainbow Snake Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Marleston : Ben Franklin Publishing , 2010 11276822 2010 single work picture book children's

'A brightly illustrated book with a story that is easy for kids to relate to. This Australian story brings into play an action packed journey on board a read steam engine as it travels through the bush to Kakadu.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Willy Willy and the Ant Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Marleston : Gecko Books , 2008 11277245 2008 single work picture book Indigenous story children's

''The Willy Willy and the Ant' is about selfishness and sharing. Another wonderful legend of the native Australians which has been adapted to be read and understood by young children, giving them an insight into the rich and complex culture that existed for tens of thousands of years before European settlement.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Frog Who Wouldn't Laugh Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Marleston : Ben Franklin Publishing , 2006 11276876 2006 single work picture book children's Indigenous story

'Tiddalick the giant frog wouldn't laugh until he met.... This wonderful legend of the native Australians has been adapted to be read and understood by young children, giving them an insight into the rich and complex culture that existed for tens of thousands of years before European settlement.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Creepy McPhee Corinne Fenton , South Melbourne : Addison Wesley Longman Australia , 1999 Z1035391 1999 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Wreckers Melissa Roberts , South Melbourne : Longman , 1999 23131737 1999 single work children's fiction children's

'When Uncle Jack begins to act suspiciously, young Jack and his friends suspect that he has become a "wrecker"--Someone who causes shipwrecks in order to loot the wreckage. When the kids discover the truth, they hatch a plan to help Uncle Jack in his endeavors.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sebastian Bear's Christmas Margaret Stewart , Sydney : Ducray Design , 1997 Z1466964 1997 single work children's fiction children's "This delightful book will provide fantastic fun for children, using the stickers to complete the pictures." --Foreword.
1 y separately published work icon The Magic Colours Cecilia Margaret Stewart Egan , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Sydney : Pancake Press , 1996 Z1555772 1996 single work picture book children's Indigenous story 'When all the birds of Australia were black, a small dove with an injured claw received help from all its feathered friends except the crow. Their kindness was rewarded with a coat of colour for all.' Source:
1 y separately published work icon Nicholas Bear's Surprise Margaret Stewart , Sydney : Ducray Design , 1996 Z1466970 1996 single work children's fiction children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Bertie at the Horse Show Elizabeth Alger , Elizabeth Alger (illustrator), Victoria : Puffin , 1996 Z833282 1996 single work picture book children's
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