Leanne Murner is a global-award-winning author, international speaker, mentor and entrepreneur based in Newcastle, NSW and mother to five boys.
Leanne is widely known for her multi-award-winning children's series of six books. Each book educates children on wildlife preservation and regeneration in Australia to align with her vision.
The series, illustrated by Kat Fox educates children to identify native flora and fauna, who and what relies on them to survive, and their ecosystems. Most importantly, it teaches kids how they can help and prevent extinction!
She has gained national and global recognition with a swag of awards, including.
'Franki and the Banksia', which won the Nature category award at the prestigious NYC Big Book Awards 2021, `
Oliver and the Eucalyptus Tree` Finalist in the Book Excellence Awards in the children's Education category in 2022
`My Hollow Home` Gold in the MMM Press Awards - Children's Education in 2022 and Bronze in the Global Book Awards in 2022 and Distinguished Favorite NYC Big Book Awards 2023.
"Franki and the Banksia" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Kat Fox
We are so excited to announce the first of a series of children's books written by Leanne Murner and Illustrated by Kat Fox.
Join Franki on his knowledge filled adventure with Poppy John and learn all about native Australian plants and trees, birds and bees, animals and insects in this colourful heart-warming story.
"Loui and the Grass Tree" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Kat Fox
Join Loui on his knowledge filled adventure with Poppy John and learn all about native Australian plants and trees, birds and bees, animals and insects in this colourful heart-warming story.
Leanne Murner is an author, business owner/designer at 5 Little Bears Pty Ltd and a proud mum of 5 boys. Leanne saw a gap in the market for Australian themed wooden toys and began creating products for children with an educational and Australian twist.
Being a creative soul Leanne grew the business fast and as time went by her product portfolio increased. In Addition she has also published the first of a series of 6 children's books, Franki and the Banskia with the remaining being published this year. Leanne wanted to teach kids about Australian native flora and fauna, what they are and who needs them to survive.
Leanne is busy working an another series of books teaching kids about Australian animals and their habitat, threats and how we can help. Leanne is passionate that our children need to be better educated on Australian wildlife to help from extinction. Katharine Rattray, AKA Kat Fox transports people of all ages into the stories and onto the pages of the books she illustrates.
"Charli and the Christmas Bush" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Kat Fox
This is number 3 in the series of Australian-themed books designed to educate little minds.
This is a great little story based around the Australian Christmas Bush. Charli is discovering the Christmas Bush with her Poppy and how it can be used in Christmas celebrations as well and provide homes and food for Australian wildlife. This book is a great addition to a blooming nature lover wanting to get creative this Christmas.
Leanne has created these books to teach kids about Australian native flora and fauna, what they are and who needs them to survive. Leanne is busy working an another series of books teaching kids about Australian animals and their habitat, threats and how we can help.
Leanne is passionate about the need for children to be educated on Australian wildlife and the prevention of extinction.
"Luca and the Coastal Wattle" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Kat Fox
This is number 4 in the series of Australian-themed books designed to educate little minds.
Leanne wanted to teach kids about Australian native flora and fauna, what they are and who needs them to survive. Leanne is busy working on another series of books teaching kids about Australian animals and their habitat, threats and how we can help.
Leanne is passionate about the need for children to be educated on Australian wildlife and the prevention of extinction.
"Leo and the Paperbark" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Kat Fox
This is number 4 in the series of Australian-themed books designed to educate little minds.
Leanne wanted to teach kids about Australian native flora and fauna, what they are and who needs them to survive. Leanne is busy working an another series of books teaching kids about Australian animals and their habitat, threats and how we can help.
Leanne is passionate about the need for children to be educated on Australian wildlife and the prevention of extinction.
Written by Leanne Murner and Illustrated by Kat Fox.
"Oliver & the Eucalyptus Tree" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Kat Fox
This is number 6 in the series of Australian-themed books designed to educate little minds.
Leanne wanted to teach kids about Australian native flora and fauna, what they are and who needs them to survive. Leanne is busy working an another series of books teaching kids about Australian animals and their habitat, threats and how we can help.
Leanne is passionate about the need for children to be educated on Australian wildlife and the prevention of extinction.
"My Hollow Home" by Leanne Murner. Illustrated by Vanessa Liebenberg
This is a story on the Ecology of the Eucalyptus Tree. It shares its life as just one tree on this land and how important it is and how all things are related and work together to support life for the ecosystem, sustainability, forests, plants and animals and other organisms in the soil.
This book has been created to help educate tomorrows decision makers to help our plants to support life and to teach you to leave a bit for the bush.
"Discover Australian Flora and Fauna" By Leanne Murner & Claudette Chant. Illustrated by Natalie Herington
Discover Australian flora and fauna in this compendium of colouring and activities to help young minds learn through nature-based imaginative play.
