Discover the Little Ash Series by Ash Barty and Jasmin McGaughey, Illustrated by Jade Goodwin

Little Ash is a brilliantly binge-worthy series for aspiring sports stars aged 5+. It focuses on Little Ash as she navigates school, family, and the world of sports, and is loosely based on tennis star Ash Barty’s own love of tennis.

Barty is an incredible role model and inspiration. She’s co-authored this series with Jasmin McGaughey and collaborated with illustrator Jade Goodwin to bring the stories to life. All three are First Nations creators, making this a wonderfully authentic representation for First Nations kids and sports lovers alike.

BR Kids readers were first introduced to the Little Ash series last year, when we celebrated the release of the first four books. Now, there are another four books to discover, with eight in the series all up!

Read on to find out what each one is about…

Little Ash #1: Perfect Match!

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?

Buy a copy of Perfect Match! here.

Little Ash #2: Friendship Fix-it!

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?

Buy a copy of Friendship Fix-it! here.

Little Ash #3: Tennis Rush!

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?

Buy a copy of Tennis Rush! here.

Little Ash #4: Goal Getter!

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?

Buy a copy of Goal Getter! here.

Little Ash #5: Party Problem!

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?

Buy a copy of Party Problem! here.

Little Ash #6: Lost Luck!

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?

Buy a copy of Lost Luck! here.

Little Ash #7: Sports Carnival!

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?

Buy a copy of Sports Carnival! here.