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Books for Curious Minds
Original picture books written and illustrated for our community.
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Lucky and Bebe’s big adventure
Lucky, a curious black cat, sets out to learn where butterflies come from and how they grow. With Bebe’s gentle help, the story follows the butterfly life cycle from tiny egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. The book uses soft pastel scenes and simple, accurate facts for young readers.
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The Peg with Daisy's Name
Ages 3-5
It is Daisy's first morning at nursery, and the door is about to close behind Mummy. But there is a peg with her name on it, skies waiting to be painted, and a promise that always comes true. A gentle story about the day that goes on anyway — until somebody comes back.
Look, Daisy, Look! What colour is that?
Ages 0-3
Daisy the coala bear learns the primary colours in a gentle, playful way. With simple rhyme and clear examples, little readers can point, name, and remember red, blue, and yellow alongside Daisy.
One More Go, Sunny
Ages 4-7
Sunny the capybara loves games with Tilly the sea turtle — until he loses. His face goes hot, the board goes flying, and the afternoon seems ruined. But saying 'good game' and having one more go turns out to feel even better than winning.
Daisy and the Paint Pot Mix-Up
Ages 4-7
In a cheerful preschool classroom, Daisy the koala bear joins her friends for a colorful art project. When the paint pots get mixed up, Daisy learns to ask for help, speak kindly, and keep going with a brave heart. Fun surprises, friendly words, and a happy classroom fix make this a warm story about teamwork.
Tilly’s First Song
Ages 4-7
Tilly wants to play guitar, but learning takes time. With a little practice each day, and encouragement from a friend, she keeps going until her first song finally comes together.
The Quiet Garden Night
Ages 4-7
Bebe, Daisy, Dandino, and Lucky spend a gentle evening in the garden, each offering a small comfort that helps the others settle down. As the light softens, they share calm routines, kind words, and cozy little treasures. By the end, the whole garden feels safe, still, and ready for sleep.
Sunny’s Big Rustle of Feelings
Ages 3-5
Sunny the capybara has a day when little troubles pile up into a big, hot burst of frustration. With a few simple steps, Sunny learns to notice the feeling, pause, and find a calm way through it. This reassuring picture book gives parents a gentle, practical way to talk about anger and big feelings with young children.
Sunny's Quiet Weekend
Ages 4-7
Sunny the capybara spends a peaceful weekend resting, stretching, and enjoying small cozy moments. With soft routines and gentle pauses, Sunny shows that weekends can be a warm, safe time to unwind and care for yourself.
Brave on the Swings
Ages 4-7
Dandino and Daisy head out for a cheerful playground day at school, where the swings feel a little too high for Daisy at first. With Dandino’s kind encouragement and all their friends joining in, Daisy finds her brave and enjoys the ride. When the school bell rings, the friends head back to class, happy and ready for the rest of the day.
Lucky’s First Bright Day
Ages 4-7
Lucky feels worried about going back to school when everything is new and unfamiliar. With gentle help from Mum, a kind teacher, and welcoming friends, Lucky learns how to settle in safely and happily. This warm classroom story shows that a little support can turn nervousness into confidence.
Daisy and the Magic Leaf
Ages 4-7
On a forest trip with her class, Daisy finds a special leaf and wonders where it came from. With Miss G’s help, the children discover the leaf’s story, then turn it into a playful game before heading back to school. At the end of the day, Daisy shares her leafy adventure with her mother.
Daisy and the Stubborn glue stick
Ages 4-7
Daisy is busy making a paper octopus with her preschool friends when she discovers the glue stick is missing. She searches the classroom from corner to corner, and the hunt leads her to a very surprising place in the play area. With the glue found, Daisy and her friend finish their cheerful art project together.
Dandino and the Gentle Sorry
Ages 4-7
Dandino and a small group of prehistoric friends set out for a happy day among the ferns and dusty trails. When a mistake hurts a friend’s feelings, everyone pauses, listens, and learns how a kind apology can make friendship grow stronger. This warm, reassuring story shows that saying sorry and forgiving each other can turn a small problem into a closer bond.