Toodle the Cavoodle

Toodle the Cavoodle, Sniffle Snuffle’ shortlisted for 2023 Speech Pathology Award!

Toodle the Cavoodle is the new children’s book series from a seriously impressive line-up of Australian talent. Toodle already has his own hit song penned by songwriter to The Wiggles, an Ambassadorship no less, and an animated series in the works.

Toodle the Cavoodle tumbles and bumbles his way through the lively Lillipilly Lane community. The bouncy, boisterous puppy knows his neighbours best from his dog’s-eye view – the grubby gumboots grandma, the smelly sneakers grandpa, the girl with sparkly sandals and other friends.
 
But since he shares the emotions and understanding of a young child, Toodle’s whoops-a-diddle, let-me-help, getting-underfoot antics often lead to hilarious mini-dramas, before he succeeds in bringing both old and young people together. In the end, everybody loves Toodle! 

In Book 1 Toodle the Cavoodle loves finding smells in the scritchy, scratchy grass. But the grandparents of Lillipilly Lane love cleaning up and finding fresh uses for junk. They’re about to turn Toodle’s favourite sniffling snuffling patch into a neat and tidy park! Oh no! What will Toodle do?

Toodle’s adventure sees him discover that he is loved no matter what — from Richard Tulloch one of Australia’s greatest storytellers.
 
A joyful read-aloud story for everyone to share – no matter what age you are!

Petbarn Foundation will donate $1 for every Toodle the Cavoodle book sold to Story Dogs assisting in the cost of training and placement of more dogs and handlers in more Australian schools.

Visit Toodle at his website for all the information on Story Dogs, Toodle events and giveaways!
Wiggle and jiggle to Toodle the Cavoodle theme song written by John Fields!

“A charming story, told in rich, entertaining language with imaginative and inspiring illustrations - it’s a delight.” - Noni Hazlehurst - Actor and Author
“I love spending time reading stories to my two granddaughters, and Richard Tulloch’s Toodle the Cavoodle: ‘Sniffle Snuffle’ is such a joy to read out loud.” - Richard Wilkins, AM - Channel 9 Entertainment Editor
 

About the Authors

Richard Tulloch is one of Australia’s bestselling and popular authors of books, television and plays for children. He is the winner of five Australian Writers Guild awards, author of more than 60 children’s books and screenwriter to Play School, Bananas in Pyjamas and Fern Gully to mention a few! Richard’s plays for children include The Thirteen-Storey Treehouse which was adapted from Andy Griffith’s and Terry Denton’s phenomenally successful book series. Richard’s timeless stories are enjoyed by children across the world.

Creators of Toodle the Cavoodle - Maree Kirkland-Morris and Lyndi Adler have more than 35 years’ combined experience within the world of children’s entertainment. They have used their extensive experience across touring, ancillary rights, merchandising, and directing and producing both live performance and broadcast content to optimise creative and commercial opportunities for some of Australia’s most successful preschool properties including, The Hooley Dooleys, SplashDance, The Nannas and The Poppas and ABC for Kids Concerts and Events. Maree has also managed the career of John Field for more than a decade (450+ songs for The Wiggles and TV series globally).

Heidi Cooper Smith is a talented Australian author and illustrator who knew from the age of 11 she wanted to write and illustrate books. In 2014 she was offered her first contract to illustrate a picture book. In 2015 and 2016 Heidi won the CYA illustrated manuscript competition, leading to the creation of her first book as both author and illustrator. Heidi’s delightful watercolour and digital illustrations are the cornerstone of her success.