Recommended for ages 3-10

Written by Aleesah Darlison Illustrated by Leanne White

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An Endangered Species Wildlife Book.

Author Aleesah Darlison and illustrator Leanne White create a poetic story about Emerald, a tiny, adorable green turtle who feels the call of the moon, hatches and together with her sisters, looks for the light of the ocean, trying to find her way to the sapphire waters. Shortlisted for the 2018 Picture Book of the Year, Speech Pathology Award, this tender picture book describes a newly hatched green turtle’s first journey to sea and the perils this endangered species faces. This story will delight young readers and open a myriad of topics for children to ponder about endangered species. Superbly illustrated in watercolour, with fine pen lines and digital textures to create sand and sea.

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Recommended for ages 3-8

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Written by Leanne White Illustrated by Toni Hough

This Australian Alphabet book is brimming with Australian animals, birds and invertebrates. Can you find the creatures described in the catchy text? Beautifully illustrated in pen and ink, this alphabet book is written with a simple alliteration pattern, foundation for phonetic language recognition identified in the Australian curriculum. This book, although targeting the pre reader’s requirement of continual exposure to the alphabet, also has appeal to slightly older readers because of the detailed, intricate drawings and catchy text. An All Australian Alphabet Book is an adventure for children to read and explore.

Recommended ages 3 – 8.

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He’s My Dad is a hilarious look at Dads who are funny, silly, kind, caring and loving. The twist in this book is that dad is a comical Australian Galah -the Australian icon of rowdy unorthodox behaviour. Frantically he rears three chicks through stages of development until they leave home for their own nest. He’s my Dad” has strong messages for the traditional and non-traditional family unit of the nurturing role of men. The rough tumble play, the great bear hugs and the child’s concepts of strength and stability. It has messages of recognizing bullying behaviour, taking a stand and independence. These messages in “He’s My Dad” are valuable in many educational contexts. He’s my Dad” simple text is recommended for pre and early readers, although the comical illustrations will captivate an audience of any age group.

Recommend for ages 0 - 5

Written and illustrated by Leanne White

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She’s My Mum is a quaint and colourful book about loving, caring and sharing Mums. Using a mother kangaroo and her joey as characters, She’s My Mum describes the daily antics of a very young child. Illustrated with thick paint She’s My Mum is a wonderful cuddle up book.

Recommended for readers 3-8

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Written and illustrated by Leanne White

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Pomphrey and Priscilla is the story of two perky Little Penguins. Full of fun, it is a snapshot of the Little Penguin’s life cycle; from ruffling their feathers to raising their young chicks and finally all diving into the high seas. Illustrated with comical, colourful pictures and based on the tongue twister Peter Piper Picked a Pickled Pepper, “Pomphrey and Priscilla” is a playful book, stimulating young Australians to inquire into native fauna. Young readers will enjoy this quirky and playful children’s book about Australia’s adorable Little Penguin.

Recommended for readers 3-8

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Written by Leanne White Illustrated by Irene King

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Rosie and Ollie love to dilly dally all day long. One day they follow their friends to the billabong for a swim. On their journey they encounter egrets, brolgas goannas and finches. But when they are dilly dallying at the far end of the billabong they suddenly have the biggest surprise! Set in Northern Australia Dilly Dally All Day Long is a celebration of the joy that can be found in nature, when child’s play is unhurried.

Recommended for readers 8 - 12

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Written by Leanne White Illustrated by Irene King

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One day Merindah, a young Aboriginal girl, finds a tiny chick orphaned after a Wet season flood. She takes the chick home and cares for it. The only problem is the chick grows to a large Brolga who thinks Merindah is her mother! How can she ever get Lucky to leave home and join the other Brolgas? An enchanting story of love and independence set in Northern Australia, with stunning illustrations. The strong themes of nurturing, growth, friendship, independence, wildlife and the Aboriginal link to the Australian natural environment give “Merindah and Lucky” a strong educational value.

​Illustrated by Leanne White

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There is hours of enjoyment in this colouring book of 30 different Australian birds and animals. The delightfully drawn images are ready for creative colour. Colour in and learn the names of Australia’s wildlife.