Sunny Gets to Work - by Zanni Louise (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A heartwarming and hilarious picture book that celebrates the messy, love-filled chaos of family life from bestselling author Zanni Louise - a must-read for busy working families with children aged 3-6.

From inside-out shirts to overflowing baths, 4-year-old Sunny's house is always a bit chaotic.

When mama tries to order pizza using the remote and dad falls asleep in the baby's cot, Sunny knows he needs to step up and help. But he soon discovers that running a household isn't as easy as he thought. In the end, Sunny learns an important lesson: no matter how messy things get, family love is what matters most.

Perfect for children ages 3-6, this family book for kids embraces the messiness of family life with two working parents, offering valuable lessons and a refreshing perspective. With its positive message, it reassures families that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you stick together.

Susie Oh's vibrant illustrations bring the cheeky story to life, highlighting the joyful chaos and diversity of Sunny's Brasian family. This celebration of the love and joy that shines through the chaos makes it a must-read for every busy household!

About the Author

Zanni Louise is an internationally published Australian children's author of over 40 books from picture books to young adult novels (as Zanni L Arnot), including the Handbooks for Little Humans series, This is Home, Hazel's Treehouse, and The Friendship Book. Her books have been recognised by prominent speech pathology and educational publishing awards, as well as awards from Children's Book Council of Australia, White Raven's International Catalogue of Children's Books, Panda Awards, K.O.A.L.A. Awards, and the Australian Book Design Awards, among others. Her middle-grade novel, Queenie in Seven Moves, is on the New South Wales school curriculum.

Currently living in an artists' warehouse in The Netherlands, with two tall teens and an even taller husband, Zanni loves visiting schools, organising retreats for grown-ups, and running in forests. She is the founder of The Sunshine House, a growing community of writers, as well as an author ambassador for Room To Read, which supports girls' education and literacy.
Find out more: www.zannilouise.com/about

Susie Oh is a Korean-American illustrator based in New York. She studied illustration at the Pratt Institute, animal drawing at the American Museum of Natural History, and urban ecology at the New York Botanical Garden. Her debut picture book Soomi's Sweater was a silver medal winner of the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition.

Find out more: www.ohsusie.com/