The Friendship Book

A joyful look at the friendships we make and how to nurture them from award-winning author Zanni Louise and illustrator Nicky Johnston

Friends can come from anywhere! From school, the park, the shopping square.
A bookstore, circus, from the zoo ...
But how will we know what to do?

How do we find friends, make friends or be a friend? Zanni Louise and Nicky Johnston weave a story of building friendship and community through kindness, inclusion and imagination in this delightful journey through a day of meeting, greeting, laughing and playing together.

A perfect gift for every child, whether moving to a new neighbourhood, starting school, or starting a new class.

About the Author

Based in the Byron Bay hinterland, Zanni Louise is passionate about writing quality books for children and inspiring people to write their own stories.

Zanni has written 16 books for children, including picture books and junior fiction. Her books have been described as quirky, warm and funny, and are sold in many foreign territories. She’s been twice listed in the CBCA Notables, and her picture book Archie and the Bear was selected for the highly prestigious international children’s catalogue: The White Ravens.

Nicky Johnston is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. She has over 30 children’s book titles to her name published in Australia and overseas. Nicky’s illustration style is often described as whimsical, playful, narrative, emotive and colourful. She loves to work in watercolour, ink, pencils, and pastel.

A primary teacher and an acclaimed presenter, Nicky’s love of books sees her thoroughly enjoy taking illustrator workshops and visiting schools regularly. She is passionate about inspiring young children with a love for reading, writing, and drawing, encouraging them to use their imagination and develop their own ideas. Nicky lives in Melbourne with her husband and four sons.