Little Puggle's Song

By Vikki Conley, illustrated by Hélène Magisson

A gentle and uplifting Australian picture book about finding your voice, discovering your strengths and celebrating what makes you unique.

Little Puggle longs to join the beautiful bush choir, but whenever he tries to sing, no sound comes out. Feeling lonely and unsure of where he belongs, the little echidna sets out to find his own special voice.

With lyrical storytelling and enchanting illustrations of the Australian bush, Little Puggle’s Song shares a heartwarming message about perseverance, belonging and recognising that everyone has something meaningful to contribute.

Inside this book

• A charming story featuring Australian animals
• Themes of confidence, perseverance and self-discovery
• A reassuring message about embracing individual differences
• Beautiful illustrations inspired by the Australian landscape
• Gentle storytelling ideal for reading aloud
• Opportunities to explore animals and sounds of the bush

Why this book stands out

• Encourages children to believe in themselves
• Celebrates finding your own voice and place in the world
• Combines an engaging story with rich, atmospheric illustrations
• Selected as a 2020 Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book in the Early Childhood category
• A meaningful story for home, classroom and early-learning settings

Perfect for

• Children aged three to six years
• Young readers developing confidence and self-expression
• Families who enjoy Australian animal stories
• Preschool and early-primary classrooms
• A thoughtful birthday or special-occasion gift

Book details

Author: Vikki Conley
Illustrator: Hélène Magisson
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: New Frontier Publishing
Publication year: 2020
Recommended age: 3–6 years
Dimensions: Approximately 25.4 × 25.4 cm
Weight: Approximately 200 g
ISBN: 9781922326164