Anything But A Wallaby

Wally the Wallaby wishes he could be ANYTHING but himself – a fierce lion, a tall giraffe, or even a swooping eagle. Then one starry night, Wally realises the wonder of being a wallaby.

Join Wally on his journey through wild daydreams and moonlit prayers as he discovers that sometimes, being exactly who you are is the greatest adventure of all!

Nicole Zoch is an author based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia. With over 20 years of experience in church ministry, Nicole is deeply passionate about empowering others to embrace their divine purpose and calling. She is the author of ‘Having Faith’ and ‘In The Cool of the Day’, where she shares her testimony of trusting God through life’s trials and discovering joy in His presence. Through her writing, Nicole inspires others to walk closely with God and uncover their true, God-given identity and destiny. Nicole has now brought this life-message to a new generation with her two-part Identity/Destiny picture book series for early readers. The series begins with her debut picture book, Anything But a Wallaby, a story she penned a decade ago when her three children were young. This project became a decade-long journey of patience, and creative collaboration, requiring time and, ultimately, the artistic talents of her daughter, Faith, to bring it to life.

Faith Crystal is an early childhood educator and self-taught artist with a passion for storytelling. Working closely with young children, Faith has witnessed the joy that rhythmical stories and vibrant illustrations bring to early readers. Having grown up with the story of Anything But a Wallaby, written by her mother, Faith was thrilled to bring it to life through her illustrations. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Communications, specialising in Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, and Global Strategic Communication. Through her vibrant and whimsical artwork, Faith aims to inspire children to dream big and embrace a world filled with color, creativity, wonder, and joy.

Publisher: Star Label Publishing

Language: English

Paperback: 32 pages

ISBN: 978-1-7637645-1-4