Kate Simpson Books

'I did not intend to write a funny book, at first' wrote Jerome J. Jerome of Three Men in a Boat, which has since become a comic classic. When J. the narrator, George, Harris and Montmorency the dog set off on their hilarious misadventures, they can hardly predict the troubles that lie ahead with tow-ropes, unreliable weather-forecasts, imaginary illnesses, butter pats and tins of pineapple chunks. Denounced as vulgar by the literary establishment, Three Men in a Boat nevertheless caught the spirit of the times. The expansion of education and the increase in office workers created a new mass readership, and Jerome's book was especially popular among the 'clerking classes' who longed to be 'free from that fretful haste, that vehement striving, that is every day becoming more and more the bane of nineteenth-century life.' So popular did it prove that Jerome reunited his heroes for a bicycle tour of Germany. Despite some sharp, and with hindsight, prophetic observations of the country, Three Men on the Bummel describes an equally picaresque journey constrained only 'by the necessity of getting back within a given time to the point from which one started'.

In challenging times, the mind can distort happiness into painful memories. The act of writing serves as a therapeutic outlet, helping individuals navigate and process their emotions during difficult moments. This exploration highlights the transformative power of expression in overcoming mental struggles.

Embark on a transformative journey that emphasizes the power of breath as a tool for personal growth and well-being. The book offers practical techniques and insights to help readers cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance their overall quality of life. Through a blend of science and spirituality, it encourages individuals to reconnect with their breath, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional states. This guide serves as a companion for anyone seeking to improve their mental clarity and emotional resilience.

In a world where paper is obsolete, twelve-year-old Lydia must solve the disappearance of her parents, save her home and the Paper Museum, and repair her relationship with her best friend before her town descends into chaos and everything is lost.

Perfect for Father's Day, especially for those families who are separated by distance, Dear Grandpa celebrates the bond between grandpa and grandson.

Guess which of the weird and wonderful exhibits are real and which are fake in this sumptuous collection of extraordinary animals and plants.

The true story of how at the beginning of the 20th century Jessie the elephant walked from Moore Park Zoo to her spacious new home in the Taronga Zoological Park.