I’m Ali – a picture book creator living in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.
My stories are inspired by my work as an art and early childhood teacher, my love of music, and time spent outdoors, mostly on my bike. I’m drawn to themes of family, curiosity, and the everyday adventures that shape a child’s world.
When I’m not making books, I’m collecting them! One of my favourites is a picture book that’s over 100 years old.
Thanks for visiting!
Babies on Bikes is a joyful ride through the wonderful world of wheels! With playful words and bold illustrations, it’s perfect for tiny cyclists and the grown‑ups who love pedalling too!
Babies on Bikes is available to purchase via the Square secure payment checkout page link below (opens in a new tab).
10% of sales go to Bike SA’s On Country Program
Babies on Bikes is a joyful ride through the wonderful world of wheels!
Let’s Play is simple rhyming story that celebrates the joy of play time.
This short, joyful rhyming picture book tells a story of growing up.
Wacko! is sure to make a lot of young readers smile. A good one for any Grandparent’s Day celebrations throughout the year, it’s sure to get a big Wacko! of its own.
The word, ‘wacko’ appears in every second stanza, indicating it is the grandfather speaking, using an old Australian expression not often used today which recognises delight and pleasure. Young children will delight in the new found word, repeating the stanzas after the reader, learning them for themselves, following the interaction between the older man and the child, recognising the humour that lies in the words.
A young mouse shows Grandpa all of the skills he learns and the activities he loves to do throughout the first few years of life. … The title word is defined as ‘an old Australian expression which describes amazement and delight, ‘ and Grandpa uses it often. Simple but colorful illustrations of these anthropomorphic mice make the book feel light and delightful. … a celebration of the uniqueness of the child-grandparent relationship.
Say hello – I’d love to hear from you!
