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Zanni Louise
Prep- Grade 6
New South Wales

Zanni Louise has been writing stories since she was little, growing up in country NSW. She now lives with her family of four (and two bunnies) in the Byron Bay hinterland.

Internationally published author of over thirty-five kids’ books, Zanni writes picture books, chapter books and books for 10-12 year-olds. Her first middle grade, Queenie In Seven Moves was published by Walker Books 2023/Candlewick 2024. Her new middle grade, Cora Seen and Heard is released May 2024. Zanni writes teen fiction under her alias, Zanni L. Arnot. She visits schools across Australia to inspire kids to write and read. She also teaches writing to grownups. Zanni is a proud  Room to Read ambassador, supporting gender equality and literacy worldwide.

Books by Zanni Louise

Cora Seen and Heard

Best Suited 10+ Years
Cora Lane gets tongue-tied, is often ignored and would rather hide in the library than step onto a stage. However, when her parents decide to renovate an old theatre in small-town Tasmania, Cora realises this is the perfect opportunity for her to reinvent her personality. Enter Cora 2.0, stage left.

When Cora quickly slips back into her old ways and has once again made friends with the librarian rather than kids her own age, she feels lost. Frustrated she’s not the person she wants to be, she shares her deepest feelings with her imaginary pen pal. The last thing she’d expect is for her letters to go missing. And now, the real Cora Lane is about to go public, but is she ready?

COMING SOON! Florence and Fox: The Pet Mouse

Best Suited 3-6 Years
Fox has a pet mouse.
Florence wishes she had one too.
She crosses her fingers. Because who knows what makes wishes come true?

Florence and Fox; Sharing Day

Best Suited 3-6 Years
Florence can’t share her toys with Fox today because today is not Sharing Day. In fact, Sharing Day is not for hundreds of days. Fox has never heard of Sharing Day and he has some questions, but luckily Florence has all the answers.

Mum for Sale

Best Suited 5-8 Years
Errol’s mum won’t get off the phone. So there’s only one thing for Errol to do … Find out what happens when cheeky Errol puts his mum up for sale!

This Is Love

Best Suited 3+ Years
Love is a gift. You know what? Let’s share …
Oodles of love, as much as we dare.

Love is everywhere and within everything. It’s whatever gives your heart a squeeze, whether that’s sharing a big hug, turning a page in your favourite book, or even cartwheeling down a hill.

Monsties 1: The Lost Bunny

Best Suited 5-8 Years
Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops – they are THE MONSTIES!
The Monsties are five best friend monsters . . . who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek Factory) but they much prefer candy and cupcakes to spiders and centipedes.

In Lost Bunny, Mig has lost her pet bunny. This is a BIG problem, because Mig can’t sleep without Bunny. And when Mig doesn’t sleep, she falls apart (literally). Can the Monsties work together to find Bunny?

Monsties 2: A Scary Sunday

Best Suited 5-8 Years
Meet Orla, Pearl, Mig, Boo and Oops – they are THE MONSTIES!
The Monsties are five best friend monsters . . . who are a bit hopeless at being scary. They live in Scaryland, surrounded by scary monsters and scary places (the ScaryMart, the Howlpital, the Shriek Factory) but they much prefer candy and cupcakes to spiders and centipedes.

In Scary Sunday, Orla writes a bedtime story. But this time, a mysterious noise is stopping her! Can the Monsties find the source of the scary sound before the day is over?

Errol!

Best Suited 3-6 Years
Meet Errol, a cheeky and lovable character, who refuses to follow his mum. Even when she counts to three.

Pigasus

Best Suited 3-5 Years
Can pigs fly? Well, maybe they just have to try!

Pig is bland. Pig is small.
Pig is not much pig at all.
But Pig dreams of something big –
can she be a flying pig?
Pigasus is an empowering rhyming story about believing in yourself and achieving your dreams.

Stardust School of Dance: Lulu the Ballerina Dreamer

Best suited 6-10 Years
Lulu Lullaby knocks over Grandma’s precious ballet trophy and it smashes into a million pieces! Lulu is heartbroken. But she wants to make things right. If only Lulu can get the lead role in Stardust’s new performance of Cinderella, she just might be able to win her own trophy and make Grandma proud. Will Lulu’s dreams come true?

Stardust School of Dance: Bertie the Ninja Dancer

Best Suited 6-10 Years
Bertie Black has just moved in with her new step family, but it doesn’t feel like home. She spends her time practising cool ninja moves, until the sound of music carries her to Stardust School of Dance. She is offered a role as a dancing shepherd. But will Bertie take her ninja moves from the shadows to the stage If she does she might find a real home at Stardust. But will she take the leap?

Stardust School of Dance: Edmund the Dazzling Dancer

Best Suited 6-10 Years
When Madam Martine asks Edmund to choose the dance for Stardust to perform at the Gala, it’s never going to be an ordinary performance. Edmund is excited to make it something original, something incredible. A true extravaganza! On top of Edmund’s Gala planning, he is helping Dad out at the family restaurant. Edmund wants to impress his dad with his amazing Gala performance. But with everything happening at the restaurant, will Dad even make it to the Gala And will Edmund be able to pull off his grand plans.

Stardust School of Dance: Priya the Swan Queen

Best 6-10 Years
Priya’s favourite things are animals and dancing. She is so excited when Madam Martine asks her to lead a fundraiser dance to help animals! But Priya can’t do it. She has to go to special reading lessons instead. Priya has been struggling with reading and is getting help. But she can’t help thinking about the dance, and the animals that need her support. Maybe, just maybe, if Priya works hard at her reading, she can lead her Stardust friends in the fundraiser dance after all.

We Are All People

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Whoever we are, whatever we do, however we think, we know this is true: That we are all people, some big and some small, sharing a world big enough for us all. A joyful celebration of difference and all the important things that unite humanity.

Wonder Earth

Best Suited 5-7 Years
If we saw ourselves as belonging to the Earth rather than standing apart from it, what would Earth look like A wonder filled place A place we want to protect now and forever Welcome to Wonder Earth. The Earth has so much to share if only we stop, listen and wonder. Starting with the sun that gives us and all living things life, to the patterns, feelings, stories and relationships that we share with other natural things. Let’s explore what it means to belong to our Earth home.

Queenie in Seven Moves

Best Suited 10-12 Years
A sensitive, timely story addressing loss and belonging.

To Queenie, home is Peachy, the little house where she’s lived forever. But when she and her mum have to leave Peachy, Queenie discovers that home isn’t a place at all. It’s making new friends and reconnecting with old ones, letting yourself be uncomfortable, and finding the courage to share your song with the world.

Human Kind: Gratitude

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Gratitude is noticing what you have, rather than focussing on what you don’t have. Gratitude is saying thank you. Being grateful for who you are and what you can do helps us learn. Gratitude inspires you to do things that make the world a better place. There are many ways to be grateful.

Human Kind: Honesty

Best Suited 3-9 Years
A Little Good In A Big World. Honesty is talking to yourself and others truthfully. Honesty brings us closer, keeps us safer and helps people trust us. Honesty is not always easy. Sometimes it’s the hardest choice. There are many ways to be honest.

Human Kind: Imagination

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Imagination can make ordinary things magical. Your imagination allows you to create something out of nothing. It helps you to come up with new ideas, to solve problems and to understand how others might feel. There are many ways to be imaginative …

Human Kind: Kindness

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Kindness is being generous with our words, our actions and our heart. Acts of kindness can be big or small. We can be kind to others, and to ourselves too. It feels good to be kind, and kindness makes others feel good too. There are many ways to be kind …

Human Kind: Respect

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Respect is valuing another person, which makes them feel cared for and understood. You can respect others, your world and yourself. When we take time to listen and understand, respect grows. Respect brings people together. There are many ways to show respect.

Human Kind: Self Belief

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Self belief is trusting yourself to learn new things and giving yourself space to make mistakes. Believing in yourself gives you the confidence to express yourself and stand up things you care about. Self belief is accepting and loving yourself for who you are. There are many ways to believe in yourself .

Human Kind: Teamwork

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Teamwork is working together towards a shared goal. Teamwork is being flexible and managing the load together. It is about learning from each other, listening to each other and respecting others’ ideas. Teamwork is having fun with friends! There are lots of reason teamwork is important.

Human Kind: Patience

Best Suited 3-9 Years
Patience is learning to wait. Sometimes things are so exciting, waiting can seem impossible. But slowing down and practising patience can make you feel calmer. Patience is being respectful. It’s a way of showing others you care. Sometimes you need to be patient with yourself, and with others. There are many ways to be patient …

Human Kind: Persistence

Best Suited 3-9 Years
A Little Good In A Big World. Persistence helps us try new things, get better at hard things, and cope when things get difficult. Persistence helps us see things through to the end. There are many ways to be persistent.

Human Kind: Resilience

Best Suited 3-6 Years
Resilience is bouncing back from difficult moments. Resilience is reaching out for help when things feel too big to handle. Resilience is recognising how you feel and knowing what to do with that feeling. You are often more resilient than you realise. Resilience is something you can learn, and something you can grow over time. There are many ways to be resilient .

Archie and the Bear

Best Suited 4-7 Years
Archie has something to say, but no one is listening. So Archie leaves home … and discovers someone else with something to say. And because they both know how that feels, they both listen.

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush Book 1: A School Day Smile

Best Suited 5+Years
Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …

Today is Tiggy’s first day of school, and she is super excited! But she’s also not quite sure what to expect and that makes Tiggy a bit nervous.
​Tiggy has her trusty magic paintbrush with her – but can it help her make new friends?

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush Book 2: A Pet Called Nibbles

Best Suited 5+ Years
Today is Pet Day at Tiggy’s school, and Tiggy is a little worried – she is the only person in the class who doesn’t have a pet!
Lucky Tiggy has her special magic paintbrush – but will it help her solve the problem this time?

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush Book 3: A Birthday Party Trick

Best Suited 5+ Years
Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …

Today is Tiggy’s birthday, and there’s going to be a magic show at her party! But when the magician falls ill, Tiggy is very disappointed. She needs to use her magic paintbrush – but is it just the trick she needs to make the party fun?

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush Book 4: A Musical Show

Best Suited 5+ Years
Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …

Today is the Fruit Salad Performance at Tiggy’s school, and Tiggy is the star of the show! But when nerves creep in, Tiggy’s voice gets croaky. Oh no! Lucky Tiggy has her magic paintbrush with her – but can it help her find the right voice to save the show?

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush Book 5: A Very Wobbly Tooth

Best Suited 5+ Years
Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …

Tiggy has a very wobbly tooth, and she doesn’t want to lose it! But can she survive a whole day at school without opening her mouth? Lucky Tiggy has her magic paintbrush with her – but will it help keep her wobbly tooth safe?

Tiggy and the Magic Paintbrush Book 6: A Hide and Seek Sleepover

Best Suited 5+ Years
Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …

Today is a big day! Tiggy is going on her very first sleepover. She’s excited! But when she realises she forgot her special toy, she starts to feel nervous. Lucky Tiggy has her magic paintbrush with her – but will it help her get to sleep?

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