Kindness, confidence and belonging
Stories that open gentle conversations about empathy, identity, courage and living well with others.
A guide for families and classrooms
Find the right children’s book
Choose an Australian picture book or chapter book by age, theme or the kind of reading experience your child or class will enjoy.
Playful learning and imagination
Picture books that encourage early learning, creative play, laughter and storytelling.
Nursery Rhyme Mysteries for ages 3–8
Three funny investigations that invite children to spot clues, make predictions and discover what happened next.
Australian animals and bush adventure
Lively Australian stories for children who enjoy memorable animals, humour, friendship and danger.
Christmas, hope and giving
Warm seasonal stories for families, schools and faith communities.
Useful answers
Choosing a Bryan Evans children’s book
Which books are best for children who enjoy mysteries?
The three Nursery Rhyme Mysteries are playful picture books for ages 3–8, while Black Skull offers a faster and more dangerous adventure for independent readers aged 9–12.
Which Bryan Evans books are suitable for children aged 3–6?
Alphabet Town is designed for ages 3–6, while Donkey Dancing is suitable for ages 3–8. Both work well as colourful shared-reading experiences.
Which books can support classroom conversations about kindness?
If You Could Be Anybody…, Animal School: Pokey the Mighty Warrior, Kingdom of Kindness and The Gathering Tree each approach kindness from a different direction, including identity, courage, generosity and inclusion.
Which books are best for independent readers aged 8–12?
Bog Swamp Boogie and Abandoned in the Bush are Australian animal adventures for ages 8–12. Black Skull is a faster, more dangerous adventure for ages 9–12.
Are free activities available?
Yes. The Parents and Teachers Resources page includes free colouring pages, teachers’ notes and activities connected with selected books.
Still deciding?