Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
From Wimbledon to writer, Ash Barty’s new series is a wonderful and inspiring look at a young girl discovering her love of sports and doing what she loves.
The series focuses on Little Ash as she navigates school, family, and the world of sports, and is loosely based on her own love of tennis. Barty is an incredible inspiration and does a fantastic job giving a voice to First Nations kids and sports lovers alike. Barty, McGaughey, and illustrator Goodwin all have Indigenous heritage and do a great job in acting as role models for young children with this fun series.
Perfect for those aspiring sports stars, the Little Ash series is a stellar set of stories from Barty, McGaughey and Goodwin, with heartfelt themes of determination and resilience. Perfect for ages 5+.
With book #10 in the series, Sleepover Surprise, just out, discover the series so far below…
Ash loves to play sport. She’s tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of those sports give her that tingly feeling, the one where you know it’s something you’ll absolutely love to do. How will Ash ever choose?
Ash can’t wait to play tennis with the big kids at school today! But when James’s big school project breaks, Ash has to decide whether to help her friend fix his project at lunchtime, or play the game she loves. What will she do?
It’s the day of the tennis tournament and Ash is so excited to compete! But Ash forgets her favourite hat, there’s a flat tyre and Ash wonders how they will ever get there! Will Ash arrive in time for her big match?
Ash loves playing sport, but when she loses the lunchtime touch footy match, it sends her into a spin. What if she can’t win anything ever again? Ash knows the answer. If she never plays anything again, then she won’t have to lose! Will Ash quit sport for good?
Ash and James have been invited to their friend’s birthday. It’s a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James’s help, will she ever find it?
Ash has a fun hockey game coming up, but on the day of the match she wakes up on the wrong side of bed. Everything seems too hard, and Ash just can’t seem to look on the bright side. Will she let her miserable mood ruin her day?
Ash LOVES tennis. So when it’s the school sports carnival, Ash wishes she was playing tennis instead. Will Ash find her school spirit and help her team win the day?
Ash is so excited to get a NEW PUPPY! He is full of energy and ready to play, but every game Ash chooses ends in disaster! Whatever will Ash do?
Ash can’t WAIT for family beach day. All the cousins play beachside tennis, and the winner gets to choose dessert. But Ali has broken her wrist! Will Ash find a way to include Ali in the FUN?
It’s time for a SLEEPOVER! Ash is so excited to watch a movie and eat popcorn with her friends. But not everyone is happy to be away from home. How will Ash help her friends and make sure it’s the best sleepover EVER?
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