Goannas are NOT Gawky
Gabby Goanna is fed up. Dingo has teased him one too many times! When a bush race is announced, Gabby is determined to prove everyone wrong by winning. But there’s one problem—he’s clumsy, awkward, and keeps tripping over his own feet.
With Grandpa Goanna’s patient guidance, Gabby learns that achieving a goal takes practice, determination, and resilience. As race day arrives, Gabby is ready to give it his all—but an unexpected turn of events changes everything.
Will Gabby win the race, or will he discover that being a true winner isn’t always about coming first?
Set in the Australian bush and brought to life with charming watercolour illustrations, Gabby Goanna is a heartwarming picture book that explores perseverance, resilience, kindness, empathy, and sportsmanship. Perfect for children aged 3-5, families, classrooms, and anyone looking for an engaging story that encourages meaningful conversations about teasing, friendship, and doing the right thing.
Themes: Perseverance, friendship, sportsmanship, Australian animals.
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Adventurous Alligator to Zany Zebra
This alphabet book was designed to support the introduction of the sounds alphabet by matching the each letter to the first sound of an animal. The sounds are aligned to the first year of school to support preschool children’s letter sound knowledge and school readiness. It is Beautifully illustrated by artist Niia Duroux and uses alliteration to reinforce each letter sound (e.g. adventurous alligator ambling). Great for 3-6 year olds.
