Windy Hollow Books

17/08/2026

Book Week is almost here 📚✨

Need a little last-minute costume inspiration? We’ve brought some of our favourite Windy Hollow Books characters off the page, with simple looks from Aussie brands for little readers to recreate this Book Week.

In celebration of CBCA National’s 2026 theme, Symphony of Stories, we’re sharing characters whose stories take us through Australian history, friendship, nature, adventure and the joy of writing and connecting with others.

Swipe through, choose a character and save for those last-minute Book Week costumes →

Dressing up as a Windy Hollow Books character this Book Week? Tag us in their Book Week look and we’ll reshare our favourites! 📚

20/07/2026

What a special afternoon celebrating Racing Puffing Billy at Belgrave Book Barn 🚂🐾

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Jerry’s remarkable story with Corinne King and Mark Wilson alongside our wonderful friends Emily and Gus from RSPCA Victoria and local icon Patsy Parnall.

If you missed the launch, we’re delighted to share that Corinne and Mark will be hosting a special Storytime at Your Library Belgrave Library on Saturday, 22 August at 11:00 am. We’d love to see you there for another opportunity to enjoy the story, meet the creators and celebrate Racing Puffing Billy together.

We hope to see you there!

26/06/2026

🚂🐾 Just one week to go!

The countdown is on until we celebrate one of the Dandenong Ranges’ most beloved local legends… Jerry, the remarkable dog who became famous for racing Puffing Billy!

Join author Corinne Fenton and illustrator Mark Wilson for the launch of Racing Puffing Billy and discover the incredible true story of the loyal dog who captured hearts over a century ago.

Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a dog lover or simply looking for a wonderful family afternoon, we’d love to see you there.

📍 Belgrave Book Barn
📅 Sunday 5 July
🕝 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
🎟️ Get your free ticket via the link in our bio.

Book your free ticket now and be among the first to hear Jerry’s remarkable true story!

15/06/2026

A special afternoon at Wylie's Baths Coogee 💙

Earlier this month, we celebrated the launch of F***y and Mina: The Fastest of Friends by Sam Tidy and Hilary alongside readers, families and friends.

From a lively Q&A hosted by Your guide to women’s history. to beautiful conversations by the sea, it was a wonderful afternoon honouring the extraordinary friendship of two Australian swimming pioneers.

We’ve shared some of our favourite moments from the day on the journal.

Read the full story via the link in our bio.

***yAndMina

09/06/2026

Beep beep! 🚗❄️

It’s officially winter and although we don’t have snow, it almost feels cold enough for a snowmobile ride.

Luckily, we can travel to Greenland and beyond from the comfort of our favourite reading spot with Beep Beep, exploring vehicles from all corners of the globe.

Shop online now via the link in our bio.

31/05/2026

Yesterday we launched F***y & Mina: The Fastest of Friends at — the very place where F***y Durack and Mina Wylie once trained before making Australian sporting history.

It was incredibly special to share their story with a new generation of children and families overlooking the same ocean that shaped their journey more than a century ago.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch, to our wonderful author and illustrator , to Amiera from for bringing even more of F***y and Mina’s remarkable history to life, and to Wylie’s Baths for helping make this celebration possible.

Here’s to friendship, determination, and the remarkable young women who changed Australian sport forever 🤍💙❤️

***yAndMina

20/05/2026

Thank you to What's on Sydney for featuring the upcoming launch of F***y & Mina: The Fastest of Friends at Wylie’s Baths.

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable true story of Australian swimming pioneers F***y Durack and Mina Wylie at the very place their story began.

Read more below:

F***y & Mina: The Fastest of Friends will launch at Wylie’s Baths, Coogee on 30 May 2026, bringing a true Sydney story of courage and friendship to life.

19/05/2026

Where friendship made waves 🌊💙

Join us at Wylie’s Baths for the launch of F***y and Mina: The Fastest of Friends, written by and illustrated by — the inspiring true story of the girls who changed Australian swimming forever.

Celebrate this special story returning to where it all began, with storytime and a special launch conversation with .

Together, they changed history.

📍 Wylie’s Baths, Coogee
📅 Saturday 30 May
🎟️ Bookings via link in bio

***yAndMina

14/05/2026

🚗✨ BEEP BEEP! ✨🚗

From the award-winning creators of All Dogs Bark and Knock Knock comes a joyful new picture book celebrating the sounds of transport around the world. 🌍🛺🚍

Written by and illustrated by , Beep Beep takes young readers on a colourful journey through different countries, languages and cultures — exploring the many ways families travel, play and connect.

Filled with vibrant illustrations, playful sounds and plenty to discover, this is the perfect read-aloud for curious little readers. 💛

🚕 Beep Beep releases this June and is available to pre-order now via the link in our bio.