Sarah and Emily are Australian children’s authors who create picture books that support children’s wellbeing and a love of reading. Drawing on experience in education and health, they write stories that are fun and engaging, with gentle messages that help children feel seen, supported and excited about books.

We currently have two Wally Wombat children’s picture books about anxiety for children aged 4–9, and a third picture book that celebrates the joy and adventure of reading. The Wally Wombat books help children understand worry and learn simple calming strategies, while our third book shows that every page is a “ticket to a new adventure” and encourages children to see reading as something exciting and enjoyable.

Yes. Our books are used in homes, primary classrooms, school libraries, counselling rooms, psychology practices and allied health settings. Teachers use them as class read‑alouds, in wellbeing lessons and to promote reading for pleasure. Professionals such as counsellors, psychologists, OTs and speech therapists use the Wally Wombat anxiety books as conversation starters and tools for practising strategies with children.

Our picture books are generally best suited to children aged 4–9 (roughly Kindergarten to Year 3). Younger children enjoy the pictures and rhythmic, rhyming text, while older children connect with the themes, strategies and discussions about feelings and reading.

Yes. If you’re looking specifically for picture books about anxiety, our Wally Wombat Anxiety Bundle includes both Wally Wombat titles for $35, saving you $5 compared to buying them separately. If you’d like all three books, including Book Your Ticket to Adventure, our Worry to Wonder bundle offers the best overall value at $57 and is ideal for families, classrooms and professionals building a small collection, while also unlocking free shipping within Australia.

Within Australia, shipping is a $10 flat rate on orders under $50. Orders of $50 or more receive free shipping Australia‑wide. International shipping is available at a flat rate of $25. Our books are also available through major retailers including Booktopia, Amazon, The Nile, Mary Who?, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Walmart, but purchasing directly from this website supports us as independent authors.

Yes. If you’d like a handwritten note inside your books, we include a short message from us as the authors. You can also request a personalised note by adding your child’s name and any brief message details in the order notes at checkout. This makes the books extra special as gifts for birthdays, holidays or classroom celebrations.