About The Book

A fun, engaging story, perfect for children learning how to do something for the first time.

Easy Peasy follows Ruby, who has just received her first pair of roller skates as a present from her dad. She’s convinced it will be easy peasy to learn how to roller skate and dismisses her dad when he offers to help her. But after a few tumbles, Ruby realises it isn’t as easy as she thinks and she might need her dad’s help after all.

Author Ky Garvey was initially inspired by her son, who as a little boy loved his skateboard so much that he took it to bed with him every night like a teddy bear. But as she began to write, she remembered the joy of roller skating with her dad at the local rink every Saturday morning. As Ky puts it, ‘It was treasured time together and I wanted to reflect that relationship in my book.’

Easy Peasy will delight skating-mad girls and patient parents while providing a lesson in independence and perseverance. And the hilarious, relatable illustrations by Amy Calautti add an extra dash of shiny, sparkly fun!

About The Author

Ky Garvey writes fun and engaging stories that turn challenges into triumphs in a way that is supportive, inclusive and empowering. Ky also writes and hosts the podcast Totally Lit!

About The Illustrator

Amy Calautti loved to draw from a young age and often made up games based around drawing to entertain her younger brother and cousins. Amy now lives with her small tribe of humans who inspire her every day.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Exisle Publishing (February 1, 2023)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781922539441
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

“This book explores themes of resilience, persistence and perseverance, determination, independence, goal setting, and relationships. But also focuses on the valuable lesson of accepting or asking for help when you need it.”

– Reading Time

“A bright berry of a book .. clever and cheerful”

– South Sydney Herald

“This is a happy feel good story which would be not just a fun read-aloud but a really useful addition to your suite of resources for positive learning skills.”

– Just So Stories

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