A little girl and her family help a lost and confused stranger to find her way home in this moving story about compassion, ageing and identity. Read more

“A lovely universal story of tender humanity - attentive, caring, as comforting as holding a lemon. Highly recommended!” 

Naomi Shihab Nye 

Aslan is fearless! But when his cousins get a new dog, he doesn't feel so brave. A warm and relatable picture book for anyone who’s ever felt stuck by their worries and needed help to do what matters most to them. Read more

“Aslan and Benny paints such a relatable picture of childhood fears and how ostracising they can be, impacting usually joyous time spent with friends and family. I shared Aslan’s fear of dogs as a kid, and know lots of kids today who do, too. The strategies the book gives for dealing with such fears are sure to help many kids and families manage the 'Bennys' in their lives.”

Angie - children’s author and critic

For the first time in years, I felt that my way of life, my norms and views, my daily stories, my existence matters. We all count, and can have a place at the table of life."

Fatima, pre-school teacher

One afternoon, Shirin and Amir are searching for treasure, and are surprised to smell smoke in the air. A bushfire has spread its haze over their neighbourhood. But is it bushfire smoke, or is it dragon smoke? Read more

Why picture books?

Picture books are unique cultural artefacts with transformative power. They nurture a special connection between the child and adult reader. They can hold the space for in-depth exploration of values, meaning-making and truth-telling. They can temper fear with understanding, and possess the spirit to shape us with empathy, healing, joy and kindness. Picture books can soften every heart - no matter what age.

Picture books are for everyone!