Picture Books

Friendship wins the day in this story about two very different animals. Cat slept in the day. Dog slept at night. But every evening they met for their daily fight. After their biggest argument ever, Cat and Dog decide to come out at different times. And guess what...they miss each other! A heart-warming tale about an unlikely friendship and learning to accept others, even when they are different from you.

A laugh-out-loud tale about bravery, friendship and very big lies! When a little orange fish with a very big family feels ignored, he starts to look for attention elsewhere. This humorous story about bravery, friendship and tall tales shows that sometimes even the littlest fish can make a big difference! A funny book to boost self-esteem and teamwork.

Dance along with Bear in this uplifting story about perseverance. One day Bear spots a poster for an ice-skating competition and despite past failures, he enters and wins! The Bear Who Never Gave Up is an uplifting story that will encourage children to persevere in order to reach their potential and fulfil their dreams.

Not every hero is shiny.Not every journey is easy.When a baker's delivery breaks down, a very important birthday cake still needs to reach a party on the other side of town. The road is long, the hill is steep, and help is hard to find-until one small blue ute decides to give it a go.Inspired by the classic The Little Engine That Could, The Little Ute That Could is a modern Australian retelling about perseverance, kindness, and believing in yourself. Set against dusty roads and gum trees, this gentle picture book reminds children that you don't have to be the biggest, newest, or fastest to succeed-you just have to think… I can. Renee Conoulty is an Aussie author, narrator and independent publisher.In the mornings, she wrangles her two kids off to school (who are also Aussie authors and narrators). During the day, she supports children with disabilities to learn and helps run the school library. During the evening, she enjoys a rare quiet moment watching TV with her husband, amid the chirping of the budgies, yowling of the cat, barking of the dog and thumping of the bunnies. Thank goodness the fish are quiet.Somewhere in between all these distractions, she writes sweet romance, women's fiction, beginner chapter books and picture books. Visit Renee's website to find out more and sign up for the newsletter to receive her ebooks Cheek to Cheek and I Like Sniffing Bottoms for FREE!

Eric's brain is so noisy that he can't hear his thoughts unless he says them out loud.But everyone keeps telling him to stop talking.Can his teacher find a way to save the day?

Ruby has a plan.Down the hill. Past Bernie's. Through the park. Nan's house.Easy… right?But today a cheeky magpie has other ideas, and Ruby keeps hearing a ping that doesn't make any sense. With her shiny spinner, her sharp noticing, and a very pushy seagull who thinks everything is a chip, Ruby discovers she's braver (and cleverer) than she feels.Down the Hill to Nan's is a funny, coastal Aussie Little Red Riding Hood retelling celebrating kids who notice the details, feel things deeply, and find their way through. Renee Conoulty is an Aussie author, narrator and independent publisher.In the mornings, she wrangles her two kids off to school (who are also Aussie authors and narrators). During the day, she supports children with disabilities to learn and helps run the school library. During the evening, she enjoys a rare quiet moment watching TV with her husband, amid the chirping of the budgies, yowling of the cat, barking of the dog and scratching of the rats and mice. Thank goodness the fish are quiet.Somewhere in between all these distractions, she writes sweet romance, women's fiction, beginner chapter books and picture books. Visit Renee's website to find out more and sign up for the newsletter to receive her ebook Cheek to Cheek, for FREE!

Mother shares a book about love while Brother shares a book about friendship. Next Aunt Grace shares a book about adventure. Everyone in this family is eager to share books and have the newest member's affection and attention. But all kidding aside, this family knows the bond that is created when reading aloud with someone you love. When Daddy closed the last page, he smiled at me for hours and said, 'Say Daddy! Say Daddy!' He hoped that would be my first word! But wait. Did we hear correctly? 'Book,' I said. 'Book!'