Australian children's author & early childhood educator

Little stories for big feelings.

I write picture books that help children build confidence, kindness and resilience — and give the grown-ups in their lives gentle ways to talk about big feelings, together.

3+
years in ECE
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book, Nov '26
04
in the works
Coming Nov '2601

A picture book

Oh, Whiskers & Wattles

A rhyming Australian bush adventure with Wally the wombat.

Ages 3–8
Written by an Australian early childhood educatorGrounded in social-emotional learning researchAligned with the EYLF & Be You wellbeing frameworkFor parents, educators & early-childhood professionals
The mission

Stories that spark the conversations that matter most.

I believe every child deserves language for their inner world — and every grown-up deserves a gentle way in. My books are designed to be read again and again, opening quiet doors between you and the child in your life.

Shaped by years working one-on-one with children in early childhood settings, and grounded in social-emotional learning research, they meet children where they are and take grown-ups gently by the hand.

"Emotional literacy is a childhood right, not a bonus lesson."

— Jordan Blair
Coming November 2026

Oh, Whiskers & Wattles

Follow Wally the wombat on a playful rhyming adventure through the Australian bush as he learns that kindness, helping others and working together can solve even the trickiest problems.

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Oh, Whiskers & Wattles

Ages 3–8 · Hardcover

Book One

Oh, Whiskers & Wattles

Coming November 2026

Book Two

Title to be announced

Coming April 2027

Book Three

Title to be announced

Coming November 2027

Book Four

Title to be announced

Coming May 2028

Future book titles to be announced — join the letter for the first look.

What the books nurture

Four gentle threads, woven into every story.

Confidence

Quiet stories that help children trust their own voice.

Kindness

Everyday moments that show what care looks like in action.

Resilience

Language for setbacks, mistakes and starting again.

Wellbeing

Rhythmic, soothing reads that support co-regulation.

The gentle letter

A monthly note on stories, feelings and being small.

Free printables, reading rituals, and a first look at new books. Written for parents, educators and anyone who loves a small human.

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