Vikki Conley

Cracker bang!Stars above.Christmas wonder.Peace and love. The unique magic of an Australian Christmas is perfectly captured in this joyful celebration of love, pavlova and precious family moments.

Age range 3 to 6 Christmas in the Australian bush is Puggle's favourite time of year. All the animals return to decorate the oldest tree and prepare for the big day. Every year, Puggle tries to help. But even with his best efforts, none of the special Christmas jobs seem to suit him. In despair, Puggle waddles off to his...

Little Puggle's Dance is the enchanting story of Puggle, who dreams of dancing on stage. Yet, every time he tries, his body has a wibbly-wobbly-waddly mind of its own. With the Spring Gala fast approaching, will he have the courage to keep going and find his own rhythm? From the multi-award-winning creators of Little Puggle's Song and Little Puggle's Christmas,...

A CBCA 2020 Notable Book of the Year: Early Childhood Age range 3 to 6 A lonely echidna searches for his voice. Every time Puggle tries to make a sound, nothing comes out. Can Puggle find his voice and join his friends in the bush choir? Teachers' notes available here Stand out illustrations with beautiful colour and light create a...

Age range 3 to 6 Every day, children all over the world are travelling to school - by bus, by canoe, through valleys, over mountains and snow. How do you get to school? With themes of diversity and culture, On the Way to School celebrates the joy and challenges of travelling to school.

Starting out in a new place is tough, but friendship, kindness and imagination help Salim, Mama and Donkey discover their new world. In this stunning picture book, by award-winning creators Vikki Conley and Martina Heiduczek we journey with Salim as he grows up creating a new life around him.This is a story about a journey, hope and creating fun with...

Catch up with a girl called Tomorrow —you better be quick because she’s always in a hurry! ‘You’ll catch up with the next day if you keep rushing,’ says Tomorrow’s mother. But when Tomorrow meets worrywart Yesterday and trips over thoughtful Today, her whole world begins to slow down. Tomorrow Girl is a quirky tale delivering a timely reminder about...

Starting out in a new place is tough, but friendship, kindness and imagination help Salim, Mama and Donkey discover their new world. In this stunning picture book, by award-winning creators Vikki Conley and Martina Heiduczek we journey with Salim as he grows up creating a new life around him.This is a story about a journey, hope and creating fun with...

**Winner, Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year 2023, Early Childhood**High in the mountains through the sleepy clouds. Deep in the forest past the chiming birds. Will we see the lyrebird? I don't know. Tip-toe, tip-toe.The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story of intergenerational connection,...

Lalee's world has no books, no teachers, no schools. But there are stories. The stories hush the rumbles that echo across the sand. The stories spark and shimmer, filling Lalee with possibility. And one story—hers—begins to unfold. A lyrical, heart-filled tribute to imagination, hope, and the magic of books by multi-award-winning creators Vikki Conley and Jennifer Falkner. The Story House...

Grumpy old Mrs Gooseberry from next door has lost her love. ‘I didn’t know you could lose love,’ says Ella, her young neighbour. So she begins her quest to find out what love looks like and how she can help Mrs Gooseberry to rediscover it. Her mother says love is warm, like a home-cooked pie. Her teacher says it’s like...

A delightful story about the magic of both home and other worlds, which will encourage exploration, caring for the environment, and seeing the wonder in everywhere we go. When Milly and Papa plant a mulberry tree, Milly has no idea how magical and inspiring the tree will become. From nurturing silkworms to making magic potion mulberry ice-cream, the mulberry tree...

Wibble-wobble over the rumble-tumble stones and past peek-a-boo trees to where the rainbows sing. You never know who’s flip-flap-floating your way! From the author of the CBCA award-winning book Where the Lyrebird Lives comes this delightful family adventure celebrating the magic, surprise, and precious moments of a walk along the river.

Winner of the 2023 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year – Early ChildhoodHigh in the mountains through the sleepy clouds. Deep in the forest past the chiming birds. Will we see the lyrebird? I don’t know. Tip-toe, tip-toe. The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story...

Shortlisted for the 2022 CBCA Book Awards: Early childhood Age range 3 to 6 It begins with a tiny seed growing inside a suitcase. With Amira's care, the tiny seed starts to sprout. Find out what happens when kindness flourishes... Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thought-provoking tale about friendship and hope. Teachers' notes available here