Where the River Runs Free
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
Wibble-wobble over the rumble-tumble stones and past peek-a-boo trees to where the rainbows sing. You never know who’s flip-flap-floating your way!
From the author of the CBCA Book of the Year Where the Lyrebird Lives comes a joyful river adventure that celebrates the magic of the natural world. As footsteps wander along the water’s edge, curious young explorers discover the small wonders that appear when we slow down and look closely.
Now recognised as a CBCA Early Childhood Notable Book 2026, this playful and lyrical story invites children to delight in the sights, sounds and surprises of a walk along the river.
Creators
Vikki Conley’s multi-award-winning books whisk young readers away to other worlds through curiosity, playfulness and wonder. In 2023, Where The Lyrebird Lives won the CBCA Book of the Year, and Amira’s Suitcase and Little Puggle’s Song have earned Honour and Notable awards. On The Way To School was shortlisted for the 2023 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year.
Jedda Robaard is an Australian author, illustrator and designer, based in Southern Tasmania, Australia. She is known internationally for her sweet and whimsical style of illustration.
Reviews
The book is a powerful reminder of how bushwalking improves our wellbeing and the precious moments we gather when connecting meaningfully with fauna and flora. Recommended for children aged 3–6 and fans of Sarah Ayoub and Mimi Purnell’s Nice and Slow and Maura Finn and Cate James’ Birdsong by the Billabong.
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