Learn and Grow: Discover Jeannette Rowe’s Early Readers

Jeannette Rowe is one of Australia’s best-selling preschool children’s book creators. She’s dedicated her impressive 25-year career as an author and illustrator to making learning to read fun for kids (and their caregivers) all over the world. You can’t go wrong with an author who’s published 170 books, been translated into 14 languages and sold over 5 million copies globally!

Rowe’s books are perfectly pitched for preschool readers, with simple text, interactive elements, and distinctive, bright, eye-catching illustrations. Her books are always accessible, engaging and instantly recognisable. They’re often very funny too, with cheeky imagery that will have you both giggling your way through storytime.

These are the kinds of books that will dominate your bedtime reading rotation, destined to become highly requested repeats. But it’s okay because they’re so cute and fun that you won’t get sick of them anytime soon either!

Read on to discover some of Rowe’s best-loved books, and find the perfect match for the precious early-stage reader in your life, from age 0 and up…

Guess What? Zooms

There’s a special place in my heart for flip-the-flap books – I loved them as a kid, and still find them magical as an adult. Share the excitement and anticipation with your little one, with this flip-the-flap adventure that teaches little ones about all the different vehicles that zoom.

Buy a copy of Guess What? Zooms here.

Guess Who? At the Zoo

This zoo-themed flip-the-flap book is an engaging read that will teach your little ones all about zoo animals. The suspense as they wait to reveal who’s behind each flap is guaranteed to keep them enthralled!

Buy a copy of Guess Who? At the Zoo here.

Guess Who? On the Move

Learn all the ways that animals move with this adorable flip-the-flap book. This would be such a fun book to pair with some gross-motor play and exploration beyond the pages – how do different animals creep, slide, leap and slither?

Buy a copy of Guess Who? On the Move here.

Sea

This fun sea-themed first words board book will captivate babies and caregivers alike! What wonders will you find under the ocean? Introduce baby to sandcastles, octopuses, seashells and more, and foster their love of the water.

Buy a copy of Sea here.

Trucks

How many different trucks can you see on the road? This truck-themed first words board book for babies is a fun way to introduce your little one to the wonderful vehicular world that awaits – from tow trucks to fire trucks, and every truck in between.

Buy a copy of Trucks here.

Farm

What will you find on a farm? This farm-themed first words board book for babies introduces your little one to the exciting world of farming, with a host of adorable creatures, tractors and more to discover.

Buy a copy of Farm here.

Zoo

What animals will you find at the zoo? Introduce your little one to crocodiles, lions, meerkats and more. This fun zoo-themed first words board book will captivate young readers, and you’ll both enjoy the adorable zoo pictures while learning baby’s first words.

Buy a copy of Zoo here.

Whose Bottom?

This cheeky flip-the-flap book introduces your baby to a range of new animal words! Guessing the animal attached to the cute illustrated bottoms adds a fun interactive element that will keep little ones engaged and enthralled during storytime.

Buy a copy of Whose Bottom? here.

Whose Poo?

This charming flip-the-flap book introduces little readers to potty training with a bunch of adorable characters! Rowe makes a sometimes tricky topic light and easy to talk about for kids and caregivers alike.

Buy a copy of Whose Poo? here.