‘The Independent Pea’ is another colourful picture story book from Maree Coote.  It not only pleases the eye but questions what is best: individuality or co-operation. There is humour in the illustrations as well as the many pea puns.  All her books are available through Melbourne Style.Elizabeth Coleman neatly weaves stalking, a disappearance and a murder into her latest novel in the Edwina 'Ted' Bristol mystery series, A Dance with Murder.