A Friend in a Shoebox
When Jane feels alone at school, a tiny caterpillar named Libby gives her something to care for and something to hope for. As Libby changes, Jane begins to discover her own courage and the difference one kind voice can make.
The complete collection
Children’s books by Bryan Evans
Discover picture books and chapter books filled with imagination, kindness, Australian humour and memorable adventures for readers aged 3–12.
13Picture books
4Chapter books
3–12Reader ages
New picture-book series
Nursery Rhyme Mysteries
Three familiar rhymes become funny mysteries for ages 3–8. All three paperbacks and Kindle editions are available now.
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Warm stories for the Christmas season
Christmas Stories
Discover A Village Missing from Christmas, The Little Drummer Boyand Kingdom of Kindness—three stories of hope, kindness, giving and Christmas adventure for readers aged 7–12.
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For shared reading, home and classrooms
Picture books
Warm, funny and imaginative stories for younger readers.
How Did Humpty Dumpty Fall?
A playful nursery-rhyme mystery that asks what really happened to Humpty Dumpty—and follows the clues to a surprising, wonderfully sticky solution.
Where Are the Sheep of Little Bo-Peep?
Little Bo-Peep’s sheep have vanished. A familiar rhyme becomes a cheerful farmyard mystery filled with clues, surprises and favourite characters.
Who Stole a Pig from Old King Cole?
Old King Cole’s favourite royal pig has disappeared. Young readers can join a merry nursery-rhyme investigation packed with suspects and fun.
Alphabet Town
A colourful early-learning adventure where letters, words and numbers come together in a playful story about curiosity, cooperation and belonging.
If You Could Be Anybody…
An uplifting and thoughtful story that helps children explore kindness, self-worth and the importance of being themselves.
Kingdom of Kindness
A heartwarming retelling of Good King Wenceslas about courage, compassion and the lasting joy of giving.
Donkey Dancing
A funny and affectionate Australian animal story featuring one delightfully entertaining donkey—and plenty of laughter and empathy.
Animal School: Pokey the Mighty Warrior
A bright story about a brave little porcupine, a bossy dingo and the quiet courage it takes to choose kindness.
The Little Drummer Boy: Ezra’s Journey
A gentle and moving Christmas story of hope, faith and a young drummer’s journey towards the true meaning of giving.
Ghost Academy
A spooky-but-not-scary adventure filled with humour, friendship and just the right amount of ghostly fun.
Treehouse Pirates
A playful family adventure about imagination, pirate games and the simple act of kindness that changes everything.
The Gathering Tree
A gentle story about friendship, differences and learning to live together in a lively tree filled with colourful characters.
Bigger adventures for independent readers
Chapter books
Fast-moving stories packed with humour, courage and suspense.
A Village Missing from Christmas: The Story of Kris Cringle
Twelve-year-old Kris Cringle loves making toys for children who might otherwise go without. But when a wooden duck he has made begins showing signs of magic, it creates some very funny surprises. Meanwhile, a letter to Santa finds its way to the North Pole, leading Kris and the duck into an extraordinary Christmas mystery.
Bog Swamp Boogie
A fast-paced Australian bush adventure filled with funny critters, friendship, music and wonderfully swampy surprises.
Abandoned in the Bush
Two abandoned young koalas must survive with courage, resilience and the help of unforgettable Australian bush animals.
Black Skull
Four schoolboys face danger, humour and an outlaw bikie gang in a fast-moving adventure set around Shannon Ridge.
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