Books

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Bondi Rescue lifeguard Harries wasn’t always confident. Bullied as a child for dyslexia, he quickly became sad. But his life changed once he discovered he could see and hear things others might not. With this heightened alertness, Harries can anticipate when someone might be in danger, which led him to carve out a successful 30-year career as a lifeguard, rescuing thousands of people. Harries is a hopeful story about how, sometimes, we need to dig a little deeper to find our special gifts. 

Written by Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll and Emily Carroll

Published by EK Books October 2025

Yaama! Singer and musician Mitch Tambo celebrates the diversity of First Nations culture in this delightful picture book about being true to yourself.

In his trademark effervescent style, musician and performer Mitch Tambo welcomes children of all ages to discover the richness of First Nations culture. Through song, dance and Language, he shares the ways of his Gamilaraay people, offering readers space to explore their own heritage.

Written by Mitch Tambo

Published by A & U Children September 2025

Boldilocks is a boy with hair so spectacular and shimmering that everyone looks at him, embarrassing him wherever he goes. But when Pa takes him to the hairdresser to do something about it, something unexpected happens. With a little salon magic and a whole lot of love, much more than hair is transformed. Boldilocks celebrates the power of community and being confident in your skin (and hair), and will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt a little bit embarrassed about how they look.

Written by Deborah Frenkel

Published by EK Books September 2025

In this delightfully exciting story, our artists take our beloved new characters, Walter the duck and Scout the frog, on an interpretive journey through various metaphorical states of being ‘lost’. Walter is literally and emotionally lost without his friend Scout to keep him on track, especially after being whooshed away into lost worlds of snow, jungle, desert, space, socks, their own worries and other imaginative and fantastical places! How will they reunite, and will Walter find a new perspective?

Anthology  by Just Write For Kids Australia.

Cover Art by Carla Hoffenberg

Proceeds go to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Published by Daisy Lane Publishing May 2025

Little Shark Lulu is trying very hard to go to sleeeep…

But, all around her, lots of sea life are wide awake and busily hunting, eating or playing. 

How can Lulu nod off with all that underwater fun and games?

Join her as she meets a colourful array of bedtime sea creature friends!

Written by Josie Montano and Dr Charlotte Birkmanis

Published by IP Kids (Interactive Publications) October 2022

Mia’s grandma is no ordinary grandmother.
Mia calls her Glamma.

Mia’s Glamma wears the latest fashions. She owns a restaurant. She even runs in marathons.

Written by Josie Montano

Published by IP Kids (Interactive Publications) May 2023

In this beautifully illustrated and lyrical anthology, our artists share their own tributes to a piece of Australia, from the sensations of glistening rocky landscapes to magical underwater reefs; the awe of our unique flora and fauna; the significance of historical memorials and childhood memories; and reflections on current cultural and environmental nuances. 

’Life At The Great Barrier Reef’ written and illustrated by Carla Hoffenberg. 

Anthology by Just Write For Kids Australia Cover Art by Rachael Robertson

Proceeds go to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation 

Published by Daisy Lane Publishing January 2024