MY FATHER’S ARMS
Published by Little Hare
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Written by Toni D’Alia
Illustrated by Mimi Purnell
Published Date: 2nd July 2025

My Father’s Arms is a joyous celebration of all the tender, connected and loving dads out there.

My father’s arms are magic.
They tell me he loves me.
In my father’s arms
is my favourite place to be.

Buy now: My Father’s Arms by Toni D’Alia | Hardie Grant Publishing

FROGS ARE OUR FRIENDS
Published by Bright Light
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Written by Toni D’Alia
Illustrated by Madeline White
Published Date: 3rd June 2025

Frogs Are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the important work of one little frog.

With interesting facts, rhyming text and stunning illustrations, this book helps little readers understand and appreciate our beautiful world, and the animals in it!

Buy now: Frogs Are Our Friends by Toni D’Alia | Hardie Grant Publishing

ALL THE FIRSTS
Published by Little Hare Book
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Written by Toni D’Alia
Illustrated by Sian Wheatcroft
Published Date: 1st April 2025

Join the cutest babies in town for their first smiles, first laughs, first teeth and first steps!

When you’re born, the world is new
and there’ll be lots of firsts for you.

From the first smile to the first step, All the Firsts is a heart-tugging and lyrical picture book that celebrates all the milestones in a baby’s first year of life.

The perfect gift for new parents, newborns, one-year-olds and an adorable addition to any nursery. 

Buy now: All the Firsts by Toni D’Alia | Hardie Grant Publishing

TEN LITTLE GUINEA PIGS
Published by Little Book Press
Written by Toni D’Alia
Illustrated by Claire Wee
Published Date: 27th August 2024

Ten Little Guinea Pigs are off to celebrate a very special day. One by one, the guinea pig friends become separated from each other until only one guinea pig is left to make the journey alone.

The last little guinea pig turns back to search for their nine friends, leading everyone to a joyous reunion and a celebration to remember!

Buy now: Ten Little Guinea Pigs – Little Book Press

WORMS ARE OUR FRIENDS
Published by Bright Light
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Written by Toni D’Alia
Illustrated by Mimi Purnell
Published Date: 5th June 2024

Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature.

Down in the garden, 
just under the ground,
a small wriggly worm
is crawling around. 

Each book in the bestselling ‘Our Friends in the Garden’ series teaches preschoolers about different creatures found in our gardens, and introduces them to the way insects and bugs contribute to our ecosystem.

Worms Are Our Friends is the perfect special gift for any young nature-lover.

Discover how earthworms help our soil, plants and environment thrive, and encourage your kids to love nature exploration and outdoor learning.

Buy now: Worms Are Our Friends (hardiegrant.com)

THE EASTER BUNNY HOP
Published by Little Hare Books
Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Written by Toni D’Alia
Illustrated by Mimi Purnell
Published Date: 31st January 2024

The Easter Bunny likes to hop.
When she hops her ears flip flop.
Hop. Hop. Flip. Flop.
Can you do the Bunny Hop?

Watch as the Easter Bunny and her friends plié and glissé their way through town, while they hunt for Easter eggs. Then learn the steps and dance along! A gorgeous new Easter story, perfect for every ballet-loving bunny, from bestselling creators Toni D’Alia and Mimi Purnell.

Includes a bonus craft activity to make your very own set of bunny ears!

Buy now: The Easter Bunny Hop (hardiegrant.com)