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An Australian children's book titled 'SEND 'er Down HUEY' by Australian children's author Jess Purnell and Jimmy Peacock, featuring a cartoon horse and pink polka-dot clothing on a turquoise cover, styled in a flat lay with a toy horse, a plush bird, a hat and a wooden sign.

Send 'er Down Huey - Australian Children's Book

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An Australian children's book titled 'Ya PULLIN' my LEG' by Australian children's author Jess Purnell and Jimmy Peacock, styled in a flat-lay with a brown cowboy hat, a small horse figurine, a plush toy, and a wooden sign on a textured fabric background.

Ya Pullin' my Leg - Australian Children's Book

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Two Australian children's picture books, 'Send 'er Down Huey' and 'Ya Pullin' my Leg', displayed on a textured beige fabric alongside a wooden sign, a cowboy hat and small toy props.

Australian Children's Book Bundle - Ya Pullin' My Leg & Send 'er Down Huey

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Rural Australian Author
Rural Australian Author
Perfect Gift
Perfect Gift
Instilling the love of reading
Instilling the love of reading
Creating Connections
Creating Connections
Celebrating Aussie Culture
Celebrating Aussie Culture

Books from the Bush

From paddocks to pages, Books from the Bush spark a love of reading while celebrating Australia's unique bush language and culture. Ya Pullin' my Leg and Send 'er Down Huey create lasting connections, shared giggles and treasured memories that stay in little hears long after the final page is turned. A gift kids genuinely love and parents will be thankful for, long after the wrapping paper is gone.

Where Australian Childhood Comes Alive

Imagine little boots crunching across dusty paddocks.

The laughter of children chasing chickens before dinner.

The smell of rain rolling across dry country.

The excitement of hearing Grandpa tell another outrageous bush yarn.

These are the moments that shape childhood.

At Books from the Bush, we believe the greatest stories aren't found on a screen—they're found in muddy gumboots, family adventures, backyard imagination and the unmistakable humour of life in Australia.

Our beautifully illustrated Australian children's books celebrate the unique language, landscapes and lifestyle that make growing up in Australia so special. Whether you live on a sprawling cattle station, in a country town or the suburbs, our stories reconnect children with the joy of laughter, family and the great Australian outdoors.

Because childhood isn't something to rush through.

It's something to remember.

Why families Choose Books from the Bush

  • Proudly Australian Children's Books

    If you've been searching for authentic Australian picture books that celebrate our country instead of copying overseas stories, you've found them.

    Every Books from the Bush title is inspired by real Australian life.

    ✔ Australian humour

    ✔ Australian wildlife

    ✔ Bush adventures

    ✔ Country communities

    ✔ Rhyming storytelling

    ✔ Beautiful illustrations

    ✔ Genuine Australian sayings

    ✔ Family values

    ✔ Endless laughter

    These are books children ask to read again.

    And again.

    And again.

  • Growing Readers Through Laughter

    Children don't fall in love with reading because someone tells them to.

    They fall in love with books that make them laugh.

    Our rhythmic storytelling and playful Australian language naturally encourage:

    ✔ Early literacy skills

    ✔ Vocabulary development

    ✔ Listening skills

    ✔ Reading confidence

    ✔ Language recognition

    ✔ Imagination

    ✔ Curiosity

    ✔ Family connection

    Rhyming stories help young readers predict words, hear sounds and develop confidence while creating joyful reading experiences they'll remember for years.

    That's why parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians love Books from the Bush.

  • The Perfect Gift for Australian Children

    Looking for a meaningful gift?

    Books from the Bush makes a thoughtful present for:

    ✓ Birthdays

    ✓ Baby showers

    ✓ Christmas

    ✓ Easter

    ✓ Grandchildren

    ✓ School libraries

    ✓ Childcare centres

    ✓ Prep classrooms

    ✓ Rural families

    ✓ Overseas friends wanting a piece of Australia

    Unlike toys that are forgotten, books become treasured keepsakes passed from one generation to the next.
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Created by an Australian Author Who Lives the Stories

Every story begins with real life.

Life on the land.

Country roads.

Bush adventures.

The funny sayings we've all grown up hearing.

As an Australian author, teacher and mum, I wanted to create children's books that reflected the Australia our kids actually know—not the one they see in imported stories.

Books that celebrate muddy boots.

Country hospitality.

Big skies.

Australian humour.

Family.

Community.

And the wonderfully quirky expressions that make us uniquely Australian.

Because every child deserves to see their own world reflected in the pages they read.

Meet Jess Purnell

Loved by Australian Families

Hear from readers who love Books from the Bush by Jess Purnell

This is such a fun Australian children’s book! We bought Ya Pullin’ My Leg as a Christmas gift for our 2½ year old, and it was an instant hit. She loves all the funny animals and now walks around saying, “Ya pulling my leg!” It’s become one of our favourite books to read together. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, laugh-out-loud gift for little kids.

Steph Doyle
Laugh Out Loud Australian Children's Book

I was lucky enough to receive this book as a gift and cannot recommend it enough. The storyline is entertaining and the illustrations are fantastic. This book will be a family favourite in your house and i highly recommend this Australian Children's book!!

Jess Edwards
Family Favourite Australian Children's Book

Such a beautiful Australian children’s book and an absolute favourite in our household! My son is obsessed and the gorgeous illustrations make every page fun and memorable. It also makes the perfect gift for birthdays, baby showers or simply just because!! Congratulations on creating such a special book!! have no doubt it will become a favourite in many households!

Alice Dube
Beautiful Australian Children's Book