Not every hero is shiny.Not every journey is easy.When a baker's delivery breaks down, a very important birthday cake still needs to reach a party on the other side of town. The road is long, the hill is steep, and help is hard to find-until one small blue ute decides to give it a go.Inspired by the classic The Little Engine That Could, The Little Ute That Could is a modern Australian retelling about perseverance, kindness, and believing in yourself. Set against dusty roads and gum trees, this gentle picture book reminds children that you don't have to be the biggest, newest, or fastest to succeed-you just have to think… I can. Renee Conoulty is an Aussie author, narrator and independent publisher.In the mornings, she wrangles her two kids off to school (who are also Aussie authors and narrators). During the day, she supports children with disabilities to learn and helps run the school library. During the evening, she enjoys a rare quiet moment watching TV with her husband, amid the chirping of the budgies, yowling of the cat, barking of the dog and thumping of the bunnies. Thank goodness the fish are quiet.Somewhere in between all these distractions, she writes sweet romance, women's fiction, beginner chapter books and picture books. Visit Renee's website to find out more and sign up for the newsletter to receive her ebooks Cheek to Cheek and I Like Sniffing Bottoms for FREE!
