Books by Kate Pennington

Clare Koala Bear and Katherine Kangaroo are kind to all their bush animal friends. One day, they discover Peter the Spiny Anteater trying to knock down Roger the Red Bull Ant's nest - just for fun! Why is Peter being so mean?Clare and Katherine help Peter to understand that being a bully can be very lonely. It's always better to be nice to everyone.Bullies Need Friends Too by Kate Pennington has a message for both children and adults: bullies often just need a friend. Kate hopes that her Beyond a Joke series of children's books will help create a domino effect of kindness.

Celia Crocodile is very shy. She is happy swimming alone in the cool, deep water of her swampy river home. But two mean snakes are making her life miserable. They make fun of her big teeth and laugh at her. Thank goodness for Maggie Magpie who stands up for her friend and teaches the bullies a lesson.Please Don't Tease by Kate Pennington teaches children that there are different types of teasing. Some are acceptable, others are not. But being kind to others is always the best option. Kate hopes that her Beyond a Joke series of children's books will help create a domino effect of kindness.

Like all penguins, Amelia the Fairy Penguin loves to swim in the ocean … until one day she has a terrible accident. Poor Amelia loses the use of her legs. But a special wheelchair she calls Camelia helps her to do all the things she used to do and more - even swimming with her friends again. Amelia and Camelia Make a Great Team by Kate Pennington teaches children that people with a disability can live a full life. Its universal messages about tolerance, inclusivity and having a positive attitude are such important life lessons. Kate hopes that her Beyond a Joke series of children's books will help create a domino effect of kindness.

Eddie the Emu was once a happy and outgoing little emu. But shortly after he started the new year at school, he became quiet and anxious. He didn't want to go to school anymore. His best friend, Penny the Glamorous Peacock, cares about her friend very much. She convinces him to tell her why he's so sad. She discovers he is being bullied by some other kids when he walks home from school. Penny encourages Eddie to tell his parents. Don't Stare at my Underwear - it's Rude by Kate Pennington shows children that if someone is hurting them, the best option is to tell someone they trust. It urges children to be brave, despite feeling frightened, to put an end to the bullying. Kate hopes that her Beyond a Joke series of children's books will help create a domino effect of kindness.