All the underwater pictures in this post are by courtesy of Tom Cannon Photography and Film. Tom has lived in the Coral Bay Area for six years and is an enthusiast of the marvels of the Ningaloo fringing reef and of all marine life. He was with us that day taking pics. The story soContinueContinue reading “Lionel, Pt 9: The Guardians See Manta Rays”
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Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 8: The Guardians Snorkel Over Coral
The story so far: Lionel, excited by seeing pictures of Tasmanian Tigers, decided to seek his long lost fore-lions. He and Gavin hitched a ride north from Perth to Geraldton, Western Australia, then onward to the Shark Bay heritage region (Part 4 ) where they saw wild emus. Finally they arrived at Coral Bay (PartContinueContinue reading “Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 8: The Guardians Snorkel Over Coral”
Office Ratty finds Treasure
One day, Pirate Rake was rowing about in his magnificent ship which was filled to the gunnels with his treasure. “Arrrrrgh”, growled he, in a most piratical kind of voice. “My magnificent ship is filled to the gunnels with treasure. If a mighty storm blows up, I could sink! I must hide some of myContinueContinue reading “Office Ratty finds Treasure”
What do your bears want for Christmas? Books, of course!
Mawson’s Guardian Says: Fortunately, we happen to know about books that are entirely suitable for your bears. They are suitable too for everyone you know who loves them. Oh yes, our Mawson the Writer-bear’s little books are just the thing for your bunch of Stuffies to get their paws on. And you can read themContinueContinue reading “What do your bears want for Christmas? Books, of course!”
Free the Bears, by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller
‘Mission of Free The Bears: To protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears throughout the world.’ Mawson’s Guardian Mark says: Today I am proud to talk about the book ‘Free The Bears’. It is the story of a rescue organisation which I have supported for twenty years. This fascinating and often heartbreaking read isContinueContinue reading “Free the Bears, by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller”
Meet our very own Office Ratty
Office Ratty is one of our little friends who goes Out There, out of the house. Yes, he goes into the bright, wide world. Most of us stay warm and cosy and safe in the house, usually napping on the cushions. But Ratty bravely goes to an Office to earn a crust. He calls itContinueContinue reading “Meet our very own Office Ratty”
BeeBear’s Concert
Our BeeBear trills at her very own socially distanced public concert. Our BeeBear loves to trill and humm and buzz and sing. Usually, when she is fluttering about parks and gardens, there is an appreciative audience. People having lunch, people dozing, doves and magpies picking up the melody. But what is a BeeBear to doContinueContinue reading “BeeBear’s Concert”
Behind The Photos of ‘When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift’ by Carola Schmidt: Episode 3
Mawson’s Guardian says: Welcome Back, fellow Baffled Ones, Bears, Stuffies, Plushies, artists, writers, bloggers, poets and readers. Once again we are sharing Behind-The-Photo peeks about the making of When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer; A Get Well Soon Gift by Carola Schmidt and illustrated by Mark O’Dwyer (who is also Me, Mawson’s Guardian). This isContinueContinue reading “Behind The Photos of ‘When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift’ by Carola Schmidt: Episode 3”
Hear Mawson and his Friends and his Guardian on Spotify
Hello fellow searchers for quietude, for a slower pace, for a peaceful world full of nice things. Perhaps you would like to turn off the noise and turmoil of a befuddled world for a while.Look and Listen no further. Mawson’s cosy untroubled little world is now available for your ears. https://anchor.fm/mark-odwyer About Mawson’s Books: OurContinueContinue reading “Hear Mawson and his Friends and his Guardian on Spotify”
Behind The Photos of ‘When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift’ by Carola Schmidt: Episode 2
We are sharing Behind-The-Photo peeks about When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer; A Get Well Soon Gift by Carola Schmidt and illustrated by Mark O’Dwyer (who is also Mawson’s Guardian). This is what it looks like. In our last exciting episode the bears got confused, muddled and baffled about a delicate medical instrument. Read theContinueContinue reading “Behind The Photos of ‘When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift’ by Carola Schmidt: Episode 2”
Shakespeare’s Bear, By Harry Oxford
How could we not love Mummer, the splendid hairy central character of Shakespeare’s Bear. Mummer wins hearts and friends during his pampered cub-hood in the household of William the playwright, and even later in perilous London (‘the worst place in England for a bear.’). Through his eyes and ears and especially his nose, we readersContinueContinue reading “Shakespeare’s Bear, By Harry Oxford”
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