Discover The Handbooks for Little Humans Series

Zanni Louise is an internationally published Australian author with over forty books ranging from picture books to young adult novels, writing as Zanni L. Arnot. Her work has been recognized by major speech pathology and educational publishing awards, as well as the Children’s Book Council of Australia, the White Ravens International Catalogue of Children’s Books, the Panda Awards, the K.O.A.L.A. Awards, the Sakura Book Medal Reading List, and the Australian Book Design Awards, among others. Her middle-grade novel, Queenie in Seven Moves, is even part of the New South Wales school curriculum.

She has teamed up with Kim Drane, who has been creating her own zany stories and illustrations since she could hold a pencil. Based in Melbourne, Drane now brings fun, color, and playful shapes to every page. She has illustrated for children’s TV shows, books, and magazines, and she loves embracing the weird and quirky side of life to create work that is uniquely optimistic and full of joy.

Together, they have created The Handbooks for Little Humans. Recommended for ages three and up, this series is a guide for meaningful conversations between big and little humans about the things that matter most. Each book is designed to be read, reread, and treasured for years, making them a perfect gift. Below you can find all seven books in the series and discover what each one is about.

Book #1: Compassion

Geez, it’s tricky being human, isn’t it? You have so many things to learn, like: tying your shoelaces, learning the alphabet and eating noodles. Here’s another thing to add to your list: showing compassion. What’s compassion, you ask? Well, it’s something you can learn (like tying your shoelaces). And once you’ve learned it, you will use it forever and ever. Are you ready to know more?

Buy a copy of Compassion here.

Book #2: Confidence

Wow. Being human is tricky, don’t you think? There are so many things to learn, like: riding a bike, reading hard words and doing the monkey bars. Here’s another thing to add to your list: being confident. What’s confidence? I’m so glad you asked. Confidence helps us try new things and be ourselves. Are you ready to know more?

Buy a copy of Confidence here.

Book #3: Integrity

Gosh, being a human is a tricky business, isn’t it? You have so many things to learn, like: buttoning your pyjamas, the colours of the rainbow and playing hopscotch. Here’s another thing to add to your list: having integrity. What’s integrity? It sounds important, doesn’t it? It helps us make good decisions. And making good decisions means we feel good about ourselves. Are you ready to know more?

Buy a copy of Integrity here.

Book #4: Inclusion

Whew, being a human can be tricky sometimes, don’t you think? There are so many things to learn, like: brushing your teeth, your left and right and how to sign your name. Here’s another thing to add to your list: being inclusive. What does that mean? Good question! Being inclusive means we make the world feel friendly and safe for everyone. Shall we take a look?