Johnson Children's Books

In Bilby's Burrow, a little bilby escapes from a dingo. She gets lost and has to find her way back to the safety of her burrow. In the wild, bilbies have become rare because they are preyed on by foxes and feral cats, and rabbits compete for food. Now they are limited to desert areas where the…

In Dusty the Sheepdog, Dusty may have to leave the farm because he ca nnot do his job. But thanks to Ben's discovery, Dusty is allowed to stay and finds something he is good at. Working dogs, such as kelpies , are very useful on the farm. If they are trained correctly they can he lp move sheep and…

Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! It's the holidays and we're going camping by the beach. I'm bringing my vet-kit in case of any animal emergencies. Vets needs to be prepared for anything! I can't wait to toast marshmallows by the campfire, swim in the sea and explore the…

Insects and Minibeasts is an adventure with some of the smallest creatures in the animal kingdom, visiting bees, bugs, ants, spiders, worms and other fascinating minibeasts from around the world. About The Author Jinny Johnson has written and edited dozens of non-fiction titles for young children…

Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! It's Spring and all the animals on Maisy's farm are having babies. Maisy says I can stay for a whole week and help out. There are chicks and ducklings hatching, orphan lambs to feed, and I can't wait for Bella to have her calf! So many…

Turtle Tricks tells the tale of a clever little turtle who devises a plan to escape ever-present predators. The heroine is a flatback turtle that lives with her relatives in coastal waters of northern Australia. Adult flatback turtles are olive grey in colour, grow to about 1 m long and weigh about…

Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! A terrible bushfire has struck and Mum's vet clinic is in chaos. Every day more and more injured baby animals arrive. Chelsea and I have never been busier! There's an adorable baby koala to feed by hand, a fat little wombat to bandage, and a…