We create
children's picture books about our planet and the animals we share it with.
About Us
Tusk Books features books by award-winning author Nicole Godwin with animals rights and environmental themes. Nicole aims to give a voice to those who yelp, roar, swing, moo, oink and trumpet. Nicole creates some books directly through Tusk Books and others with leading Australian publishers such as Walker Books Australia.
Our aim is to plant seeds of compassion for animals and to help families thing more deeply about the interconnected world around them. Nicole's latest book, Jelly-Boy, was released in Feb 2020.
Jelly-Boy
Find out what happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag she mistakes for a jelly-boy. Will their love endure or will she learn the dangerous truth? A quirky picture book, with a strong message, Jelly-Boy will inspire the next generation of readers to protect the animals in our oceans.
Published by Walker Books Australia, written by Nicole Godwin and Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen.
Visit the Jelly-Boy page to learn more and see the book trailer.
Billie
This eye-opening story draws attention to the human-made perils for dolphins and other marine wildlife. Written by Nicole Godwin and illustrated by Demelsa Haughton, Billie is the second stunning picture book created by Tusk Books. Billie was the winner of the ACT Writing and Publishing Award 2019 in the children's category.
Billie sets off to find the biggest wave and soon encounters issues such as pollution, huge driftnets, dolphins in captivity and whaling. Will Billie find the biggest wave? And why does Billie have a fishing net stuck to her tail? You’ll have to read the book to find out.
Click below to check out the Billie page to order your copy and see the book trailer.
Ella
Written by Nicole Godwin and illustrated by Demelsa Haughton, Ella tells the story of a baby elephant who was taken from her mum to work in the tourism industry. Visit the Ella page where you can find out more and even get a sneak peak at some of the pages. You may also want to check out media articles about Ella and teaching resources.
You can purchase Ella online here or check out where you can find us in person at markets and festivals here.
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