Illustrated by Olivia Laine (left) & Written by Hayley Shaw (right)
Illustrated and written in South East Queensland for South East Queensland and anyone else who appreciates our amazing fauna and flora.
Learning Through Little Steps
Learning to float, staying with a grown-up around water and having a go even when worries feel big, are the little steps at the heart of this story.
A Story from South East Queensland
This is a swimming story based within South East Queensland. Featuring Purlie the Platypus who lives in a quiet creek. The story celebrates water safety, connection with grown-ups and the courage it can take to try something new.
Created with Inclusion in Mind
Written by a disabled swimming teacher with 10 years of teaching experience and who is also neurodivergent.