At Gumleaf Publishing, we believe the best stories do more than entertain. They spark curiosity, start conversations and help young readers make sense of the world around them.
We create thoughtful Australian books with a strong sense of place, community and purpose — stories designed to be enjoyed at home, shared in the classroom and remembered long after the final page.
Stories with something to say
Children are naturally curious. They ask questions, notice the world around them and form ideas about the communities they are part of.
We want our books to encourage that curiosity.
Whether a story introduces children to Australian wildlife, explores the way our communities work or opens the door to a bigger conversation, our aim is to make important ideas engaging, accessible and memorable.
We believe children can explore meaningful subjects without losing the fun, imagination and warmth that make a great story worth reading in the first place.
Learning beyond the page
A book can be the beginning of a much bigger learning experience.
Alongside selected Gumleaf titles, we develop practical educational resources that help teachers and families continue the conversation after the story is finished.
Our resources are designed to encourage discussion, investigation and hands-on learning, with connections to areas of the Victorian Curriculum where appropriate.
Sam the Platypus Goes to Parliament, for example, provides a friendly way for young readers to begin exploring ideas around Parliament, democracy, representation and active citizenship.
Our goal is simple: to make it easier for a good story to become a valuable learning opportunity.
Proudly Australian
The gumleaf is a small but unmistakably Australian symbol — familiar, natural and connected to the landscape around us.
That spirit runs through Gumleaf Publishing.
We want to create books that feel connected to Australian children, communities, landscapes and experiences while exploring ideas that can resonate far beyond them.
Our stories are created to encourage children to look more closely at the world around them, ask thoughtful questions and discover the value of their own voice.
Books for curious young minds
Our growing collection includes titles such as The Mob and Sam the Platypus Goes to Parliament, together with supporting activities and educational material designed to extend the experience beyond the book itself.
As Gumleaf grows, our focus will remain the same: creating stories with heart, ideas with purpose and resources that are genuinely useful to the people sharing them with children.
Discover Gumleaf
Explore our books, discover our teacher resources and find your next story.
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