ABOUT PENNY
Penny O’Loughlin is a mum of two wild-hearted energetic young boys. One of whom sees the world with a very unique lens.
Penny is a Melbourne-based children’s author and landscape designer who plants stories like wildflowers... curious, connected, and full of heart.
With a background in architecture and over 20 years in landscape design, Penny brings a love of form, flow, and nature into everything she writes.
PENNY'S BOOKS
Cartwheeling Sally and
Jumping Jack Jim
Cartwheeling Sally and Jumping Jack Jim just can’t keep still - no matter how much they’re told to! Whipping and whirling, wriggling and jiggling, their bodies have a mind of their own - until the time comes when their skills are needed to help save the day!
Bud and Buzz
Bud is just a tiny flower in Grandpa’s garden that few people see and no insects want to dance with. That is, until after a downpour, when Bud receives a visit from a bee named Buzz, who has noticed his nectar now he is beginning to bloom.
Winding Down
A beautifully crafted nighttime ballad that gently guides children and parents into a serene bedtime routine. Through its rhythmic and lyrical structure, the book captures themes of mindfulness, emotional well-being, and the importance
of connection.
Snap and Spike
Snap and Spike is a humorous and vividly illustrated story about friendship and respecting differences. It encourages children to be resilient and the importance of self-acceptance. Expressive illustrations bring warmth, humour, and character to this delightful story.
The Wonder of Walt
The Wonder of Walt is a thoughtful, vividly illustrated fable about empathy, peaceful conflict resolution, the beauty of being different, and the quiet wisdom of unlikely heroes. A rich, allegorical tale that teaches children how empathy, understanding, and communication can resolve conflict.
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