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Children's picture books author & self-publishing small business Welcome to Happy Valley Books. Thank you for joining me on my self-publishing journey.

Hi, I'm Alicia, a children's picture book author, based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

31/05/2026

“Engaging your child’s imagination, page by page”

“Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden” is a happy, inviting book that engages children and brings them along on this joyful garden adventure.

Delightfully whimsical illustrations by the talented .so

Special mentions -
(editor)ivory.haus (selfpublishing course)

Purchase your own copy or one for a gift at www.happyvalleybooks.com.au

07/05/2026

Ready to read to another awesome group of preschoolers in the local community. 😍
So grateful to be invited to share “Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden” and encourage new planting ideas and recipes for them to make. 🙏

01/05/2026

Can’t believe my first children’s picture book has turned 6mths old.
What an amazing time it’s been! So many wonderful moments and appreciate them all 🙏

Looking to add to your children’s bookshelf? Available via www.happyvalleybooks.com.au or link in bio

13/04/2026

Find “Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden” at the markets again this Saturday 18th April, 9-2pm at Aberfoyle Community Market.

Your chance to shop from a local small business and access market specials 🛍️

Can’t make it however like to make a purchase? Shop via the link in bio or 👇
www.happyvalleybooks.com.au

07/04/2026

Loved my first “meet the author” reading session at a local preschool recently. The children were so engaged and had some wonderful questions.
Thank you for the lovely words and having me.

More already booked for next term at another kindy nearby 👏

06/04/2026

…
Say hello to Rosie 👋

A very clever lady from my yoga class made her for me.

Rosie loves coming with me to kindergartens when I read my book “Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden” to the youngsters.

Like to have your own book and follow Rosie’s adventure?

Purchase via link in bio or at
www.happyvalleybooks.com.au

Reach out if you’d like me to come to your preschool 📧

02/04/2026

Restocked my book at 👏

Appreciate having “Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden” available in this lovely book store in Blackwood 😊

30/03/2026

Look who I found 👀

Thank you for the lovely article in the Waite Community News, sharing the story behind Happy Valley Books and my first children’s picture book
“Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden”.

I love meeting people at local markets such as at who instigated the lovely mention 📚

Purchase my book via link in bio or www.happyvalleybooks.com.au

12/03/2026

It’s happening again!

Another book is on the way 💃

To think that I’m writing and self-publishing my second book still amazes me 😱

Couldn’t be doing this without the awesome course by .ivory.haus which shows you both the step by step process but also provides ongoing support 🙏

Follow along for more updates 😊

05/03/2026

I’m back at the markets 🥳

“Rosie Visits Her Grandma’s Garden” will be available at on Saturday 14th March, 8.30-1.30pm.

Come and say hello; see the book before you buy. Market day specials available 👏

If you can’t get there, purchase via link in bio 👆

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Adelaide, SA

Website

http://www.happyvalleybooks.com.au/

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