Picture Books
Penny's picture books are beautiful additions to a family library and offer hours of
repeated readings and enjoyment.  ​

NEW: One Potoroo: a story of survival (written as Penny Jaye)

A 2022 CBCA Notable Book. Shortlisted for 2022 Environment Award for Children's Literature.  Whitely Book Award Certificate of Commendation from the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales for Best Book in Children's Conservation Awareness category. 
When a bushfire destroys Potoroo’s home, he becomes one of the last surviving Gilbert’s Potoroos at Two Peoples Bay in Western Australia. Frightened, hurt and alone, Potoroo needs a new home – somewhere safe from predators and with plenty of his favourite food. Luckily, a team of conservationists know where Potoroo can go to be safe.
One Potoroo: A Story of Survival is a beautifully illustrated book about the world’s most endangered marsupial, the Gilbert’s Potoroo, and the conservation work that has kept this unique Australian alive.
Released August 2021, this book is published by CSIRO Publishing and is written under Penny's pen name, Penny Jaye. 

The Other Brother (written as Penny Jaye)

Shortlisted for 2021 CALEB Award, Children's Picture Book Category.
​Jayden James thought his family of five was perfect – until last Wednesday when Mitchell David arrived.
Now the car’s too small, picnics are ruined and no one’s paying attention to Jayden anymore. Jayden knows something needs to be done. And he’s the only one who can do it!
A gentle story about acceptance, belonging and what it means to be family.
Released in February 2020, this book is published by Wombat Books and written under Penny's pen name, Penny Jaye.  

​The Madison Books

Winner of 2013 CALEB Prize, Children's Book Category. ​

Wonderfully Madison - out of print

Madison is in a bad mood. Everyone is excited about welcoming a new baby into the family, but Madison's not so sure. This is a lovely story about how knowing you've been wonderfully made can sometimes make all the difference. 

Wonderfully Madison was illustrated by Jemima Trappel and published by Growing Faith 2013. 

Fearlessly Madison
​Winner of 2016 CALEB Prize, Children's Picture Book Category.
Madison is looking forward to a play day at Grandma’s house—that is, until she sees Ferdinand the new dog. That’s when Madison’s belly starts to tremble like raspberry jelly!  
This is a story about being afraid and finding the courage we need to comfort others. 
​Fearlessly Madison is illustrated by Jemima Trappel and published by Growing Faith, 2014. 
Penny reads Fearlessly Madison:

Can God See Me?

'I read in the Bible, so it must be true, God can see everything that I do.'
But what might this look like? And how far does God's care reach?
Join the wild, hilarious and crazy ride of a young boy who dares to imagine the incredible scope of God's love and care.
Can God See Me? is illustrated by Shannon Melville and published by Wombat Books, 2013.​
Penny reads Can God See Me? :

​Find the Animal Books

 Picture
There are 8 books to collect:
God Made Something Beautiful (peacock) 
God Made something Clever (dog)
God Made Something Quick (lizard)  
God Made Something Strong (elephant)
God Made Something Amazing (platypus)
God Made Something Enormous (whale)
God Made Something Funny (monkey) -out of print
God Made Something Tall (giraffe)
Illustrated by Roger De Klerk 
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications, Scotland UK, 2002 and 2011
24 page paperbacks, Beautiful ISBN: 978-1857927733, Clever ISBN: 978-1857927726, Quick ISBN: 978-1-85792-774-0, Strong ISBN: 978-1857927719, Amazing ISBN: 9781845506940, Tall ISBN: 978 1845506926, Enormous ISBN: 9781845506933, Funny ISBN: 978 1845506919

This series of bright picture books, with easy to read text, explore the character of God by learning about the animals of his creation. Perfect for ages 2-7, these books are suitable for both shared and independent reading. Published by Christian Focus Publications in 2002 and 2011, reprinted several times.