Little Steps Little Steps i(A122899 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. Little Steps Publishing)
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1 y separately published work icon Kind Little Hands Kylee Cooke , Angelo Rinaldi (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28759198 2024 single work picture book children's

'Down, down, down, she fell and into the cup of two little hands.
‘Hello little bee,’ said Noah.

'A chance encounter sparks a heart-warming rescue mission, as a young boy, Noah, tries to revive a tired bee which he finds on the streets of a busy city. A touching, uplifting story, highlighting the importance of nature in urban settings and offering young readers the opportunity to explore how to be active citizens and caring individuals in an ever-changing world.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Shout It Out! Adele Vincent , Andrew McIntosh (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28759133 2024 single work picture book children's 'Small people can have big feelings. Sometimes it’s overwhelming ... for everyone. Jump into the behind-the-scenes world of Jasmine as she learns to tame her big feelings through yoga. Young people will learn emotional expression and intelligence as Jasmine navigates her way through grumpiness, angry outbursts, hot-faced embarrassment and loneliness. With growing self-awareness, Jasmine adventures into a magical forest world and learns to cultivate positivity, emotional resilience and inner peace. This enchanting book will empower your young person to say goodbye to overwhelming feelings and hello to happy calmness. They will learn to choose which emotional ‘seeds’ get to grow in their own beautiful inner garden.' 

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1 y separately published work icon Tom the Truck Driver Jess Carrigan , Glen Singleton (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28759089 2024 single work picture book children's 'Tom the Truck Driver has a lot of work to do as he brings the cows and calves to the sale! Learn all about Tom’s truck and the work he does.'
1 y separately published work icon There Is Time Lisa Melichar , Lisa A. Kennedy (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28759030 2024 single work picture book children's 'With themes of simple pleasures, enjoying the moment, focusing on the task at hand, slowing down, mindfulness, appreciation and gratitude, There is Time is an illustrated children’s book that soothes the mind like a breath of fresh air.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lamingtons and Dumplings Pho Yann , Annelies Billeter (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28758948 2024 single work picture book children's

'Connor and Jianyu are pen pals who live in different parts of the world. They learn about each other through the incredible world of technology, social media and the internet. They take us on a culinary journey of outback life meets city life.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Christmas in the Bush Maggie May Gordon , Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28758866 2024 selected work poetry short story

'‘Christmas is for children’ How often have we heard those words? Christmas in the Bush is not just for children, it’s for everybody! From the toddlers to the ‘Grands’ this is a book to draw families closer on the most joyous time of the year … with a Christmas wish for peace on Earth for the whole world. Heartfelt verses by Australian poet Maggie May Gordon, together with enchanting illustrations by Australian artist Faye Gardiner, make Christmas in the Bush a delight for all!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Arte's Anxiety Disappears Sharon Cameron , Serena Originario (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28758761 2024 single work picture book children's

'Kids can do amazing things with the right information. Arte’s Anxiety Disappears is an interactive and engaging book. It tackles the topic of anxiety in children in a realistic and relatable way, without oversimplifying or dramatising it. The story follows the adventures of Arte and Lulu as they use coping strategies to deal with their worries. They are brave, they face their fears together, support each other and don’t let their worries stop them from having fun! They know that the anxious feeling won’t last forever!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Turtle Bubbles Diane Schaffer , Georgina Hart (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28758626 2024 single work picture book children's 'Have you ever seen a turtle before? Embark on a journey of discovery and prepare to be amazed! With stunning illustrations and playful rhyming text, this charming story celebrates the natural world, friendship and community. Includes a fabulous fact sheet all about terrific turtles.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Wombats in Paris Michael Phillip Garrett , Michael Phillip Garrett (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28624464 2024 single work picture book children's 'Charlotte and Lucie are removed, against their will, from the Australian bush to embark on an adventure in Paris. Despite all the excitement and glitter of Paris they yearn for home. Follow adorable wombats, Charlotte and Lucie, on their first of many adventures.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon What Is in Your Hair Today? Angie Casanova , Julie Spencer (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28624301 2024 single work picture book children's 'Jordy is so absorbed in nature's world of play, that when she finally goes inside, her hair is full of messy memories. During their evening ritual, each brush releases an item, answering Mumma's question, What is in your hair today? What did you make, explore and play?' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Kimy Rose and the Land of the Rose Gardens Kimberley Stuart , Vicky Wong (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28622721 2024 single work picture book children's 'Kimy Rose loves her family including her grandpa very much. But she has noticed that her grandpa has been forgetting a lot of things lately. When he is diagnosed with an illness called dementia, he has to go to a special place to be looked after. While visiting her grandpa there, Kimy Rose and her friend Mikey discover a magical land called The Land of the Rose Gardens, which helps them to make sense of it all. With the help of the magical creatures that live there, they also go on a special quest to create The Land of the Sunflowers. This is because sunflowers are the symbol for Hidden Disabilities of which dementia is one. Come along and join Kimy Rose and Mikey as they discover more about how to use creativity to be brave, and how to enjoy the little things in life.' 

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1 y separately published work icon Charlie the Bin Truck Driver Nikki Swaby , Katrina Hill (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28621824 2024 single work picture book children's 'A rhyming tale of a boy and his big green bin truck. Charlie has an important job to do, he collects everyone's rubbish.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon At School I'll Grow Carly Gardiner , Caroline Keys (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28620669 2024 single work picture book children's 'At school I'll grow, there's so much to know! Beginning school can be an emotional time for young children. Feelings of excitement, curiosity and anticipation of the unknown are commonplace. This beautiful book, informed by the Australian Curriculum and accompanied by whimsical illustrations, allows readers a glimpse of the wonder, learning and friendships they will experience in this, their first year of school.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Shirin and Amir and the Dragon Smoke Jemima Shafei-Ognu , Liz Drummond , Magie Khameneh (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28259452 2024 single work picture book children's

'One afternoon, Shirin and Amir are searching for treasure, and are surprised to smell smoke in the air. A bushfire has spread its haze over their neighbourhood. But is it bushfire smoke, or is it dragon smoke?'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Dog Is in Heaven Harriet Cuming , Valery Vell (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28238394 2024 single work picture book children's 'My dog is in Heaven, I’m sad to say. You might ask, what in Heaven, he does all day?
'A beautiful celebration of all the wonderful things a much-loved dog gets up to in Heaven' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Mia's World Amelia Donnelly , Jennifer Bouron (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28238305 2024 single work picture book children's 'Mia is confused about who she is. She knows she was born in Spain but now she lives in Australia... so what does that make her? Spanish? Or Australian? And is there more to her than where she comes from? Which faith traditions hold nuggets of sacred wisdom to help her find the answer? Mia’s World is a timeless journey steeped in ancient teachings, to remind children about the essence of their true nature and the spark of light within their hearts.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Billy's Brilliant Butterflies Jacquie Ward , Winona Kieslich (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28238099 2024 single work picture book children's 'Billy Moss’s world is full of wondrous adventure! He loves to explore, but sometimes the world gets overwhelming. That’s when Billy’s butterflies visit. Join Billy (and his butterflies) as they navigate the special adventure of starting school.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Dog Bruiser Swallowed a Scooter Karen McKinley , Francesca Quatraro (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2024 28060519 2024 single work picture book children's

'Bruiser is full of mischief and wants to eat everything in sight! When he woofs down a particularly interesting snack … how will his humans react?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Milly's Mind : A Peek Inside Autism Colin Armstrong , Milly Armstrong , Jo McGivern (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28017587 2024 single work picture book children's

'Milly’s Mind is a portrait of an eleven-year-old autistic girl called Milly, navigating the first eleven and a half years of life with autism. It is written from Milly’s perspective and describes how Milly’s autism first presented, how Milly perceives life, the challenges, the joys and a look to the future.'

Source: Publisher's website.
1 y separately published work icon Milly's Parent Airport Rachel Brace , Angela Perrini (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2024 28017488 2024 single work picture book children's

'Milly’s parents are divorced and she lives across two homes. Frequent changeovers are necessary and unavoidable. Milly likens her experiences of changeovers to being at an airport - a parent airport. Although Milly mostly experiences a smooth ride, each flight has the potential to involve a few jumps and shakes. After all frequent change can be hard!' (Publication summary)
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