Media Release: Book 3 in the Willow the Wonderer Series Launches with Pre-Publication Rights Sale
Independent Australian publisher, Wise As Stories, has launched the third title in their popular children's book series, Willow the...
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- Sep 30
Darren Pryce is a finalist in the prestigious Mosman Art Prize
You all are no doubt very familiar, if not deeply in love (going by your book reviews), with Darren's illustrations for our Willow the...
- Aug 18
Willow the Wonderer picture books have gone into reprint - again!
We started this month with an exciting milestone : Our debut picture book series Willow the Wonderer has gone into yet another reprint....
- Jul 21
Picture books loved by wonderers
We forget our baby's birthday ... Willow the Wonderer turned two in June! Hard to believe that two years have flown by since we held the...
- Jul 19
Sian, a youth and children's counsellor, is joining as a guest blogger
Willow the Wonderer is a 'passion project' for Darren and I. The stories we write come from reflecting on our lives and wisdom we've...
- Jul 4
Help your friends discover Willow the Wonderer picture books and enjoy special perks
We have some wonderful news! It is now even easier to share our very beautiful 'Willow the Wonderer' picture books, character plush toy...
- Jun 7
Buy Local update: More choices to shop for our picture books locally
Why we support #BuyLocal I am sure many of you will agree with me when I say that one of the greatest pleasures of driving around in...
- May 21
Because every book has a song ...
It's a momentous day: Darren has started working on the very last spread for the third Willow the Wonderer picture book. The end is in...
- May 19
A very special story time with 'Donkey Dave'
A beautiful story time of Willow the Wonderer with Donkey Dave and his donkeys!
- Apr 27
Do picture books have wings? Willow the Wonderer seems to!
Willow the Wonderer picture books have now sold and been warmly embraced bu readers all over Australia!
- Mar 25
Which language would you like to read Willow the Wonderer picture books in?
As announced a few days ago, we have made our very first language rights sale. (This means that we as the creators of the Willow the...
- Mar 23
Media Release: Language Rights for ‘Willow the Wonderer’ Acquired by Respected Chinese Publisher
Independent Australian publisher, Wise As Stories, has sold the Simplified Chinese rights for their picture book series, Willow the Wonderer
- Jan 27
Need to raise funds or earn extra cash? Become a Wise As Affiliate
Happy Friday folks! It feels like the summer holiday season only wraps after Australia Day - after which the new working year begins. To...
- Jan 11
CA-Link International rights agency is representing Willow the Wonderer's Chinese Translation Rights
Willow the Wonderer picture books, plush toys and premium gift sets continue to maintain a five star rating from verified buyers for over...
- Jan 3
Happy New Year! 2023 will be a year long celebration of life
We are back after a restful couple of weeks and looking forward to getting into 2023! Our motto for this year is to make it a year long...
- Dec 20, 2022
Thank you. Your support has meant more than you know
As yet another year draws to an end, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone in our community : Our customers,...
- Dec 1, 2022
Give the gift of wisdom this holiday season : Children's picture books with seeds of wisdom
The final month of the year has commenced and if things haven't already, they will start to wind down soon as we wrap-up on another year...
- Nov 25, 2022
Xmas blooper inspired 'White Friday': l once gave my nephews and nieces UNICEF vouchers for Xmas
This unfortunately is a true 'wise as' story : l once gave my nephews and nieces UNICEF vouchers for Christmas ... They were all aged...
- Nov 22, 2022
Christmas delivery deadlines are approaching fast : Have you done your shopping?
Dear Wise As Community, A public service announcement: Australia Post has kindly suggested a 'safe' deadline to complete all your online...
- Nov 13, 2022
The second Willow the Wonderer picture book is out now: It's Honey Time folks!
Twelve months since the release of our much loved picture book, Willow the Wonderer, we are proud to launch the second picture book in...
- Nov 8, 2022
The silly season is upon us ...
The silly season is upon us So we thought we'd let you know That Wise As Stories Does not go low. We don't do Click Frenzy, Forget...
- Sep 22, 2022
All Premium Giftset pre-Orders are on their way
A short and sweet update to let you all know that we've been working like busy bees, packing and unpacking boxes to get all the...
- Jul 13, 2022
Willow the Wonderer is a five star children's picture book
It's the height of winter but we are basking in the warmth of the reviews we are getting for our debut picture book, Willow the Wonderer...
- Jun 21, 2022
Willow the Wonderer rubs shoulders with Australia's literati
The festivals are back and last weekend we welcomed the return of Bellingen Readers & Writers festival in the Mid North Coast of NSW....
- Mar 11, 2022
Our first trade show promoting Willow the Wonder picture books - what we learnt and what we loved
After two long years, Australia recently had it's first trade show - AGHA's Sydney Gift Fair - and we were there for it! It was our first...
- Oct 22, 2021
Media Release: Wise As Stories launches debut picture book series, Willow the Wonderer
Introducing an #UnlikelyHero with industry-first initiatives 21st October 2021 Debut title Wise As Stories is thrilled to announce the...
- Oct 11, 2021
Media Release: Meet Wise As Stories, an independent Australian publishing house
Creative owned and led publishers, creating beautiful stories that plant seeds of wisdom 11th October 2021 After an 18-month incubation...
- Jul 15, 2021
Our first 'Willow the Wonderer' story-time with the Crescent Head Playgroup
Reported by the Macleay Argus The Macleay Argus covered our first ever 'Willow the Wonderer' story-time with the beautiful community at...
- May 25, 2021
Darren Pryce interviewed for Archibald portrait of Brittany Higgins
Reported by ABC Radio Mid North Coast Darren Pryce with his Archibald 100 entry, The Meeting (Photo credit: Simon Cardwell) Darren Pryce,...
- May 22, 2021
Darren Pryce paints Brittany Higgins' Portrait for Archibald 100
Reported by the Age and SMH Darren Pryce with his Archibald 100 entry, The Meeting (Photo credit: Simon Cardwell) Darren Pryce,...
- Apr 27, 2021
Children's books author becomes the first Australian to receive breakthrough 'Thyroid RFA' procedure
Reported by Channel Seven News 2020 was already a year full of twists and turns and for children's books author and co-founder of Wise As...
- Mar 16, 2021
We choose to challenge false narratives in our picture books
Another International Women’s Day (IWD) has come and gone. IWDs have always felt bitter-sweet to me. It’s nice that we carve out one day...
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Dr. Seuss
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