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Reeta Dhar
Sep 232 min read
Willow the Wonderer's adorable creatures are now available as Giclée Prints
Willow the Wonderer is amongst the most beautifully illustrated picture books of our time. And judging by our customer reviews , our...
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Reeta Dhar
Aug 307 min read
Willow the Wonderer is popping up at Australia Post this Christmas
When was the last time you wrote a letter? A handwritten letter that is sealed in an envelope and sent on its way with a stamp? I can't...
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Reeta Dhar
Aug 272 min read
Looking for kids' storybooks in paperback? Willow the Wonderer is now available in paperback
There is no doubt that when it comes to children's storybooks, hardcovers reign supreme. Our hardcover books are no exception. They are...
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Reeta Dhar
Aug 234 min read
The fourth Willow the Wonderer book has arrived: Introducing 'The Gift'
Late on Tuesday 12th of August, as the digital screens flickered and refreshed, the latest avatar of our online store came into being. A...
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Reeta Dhar
Mar 511 min read
Best new children's storybooks: How our readers rate Willow the Wonderer picture book series
We've received over 200 reviews from genuine customers for our Willow the Wonderer children's books series and each time we read them, it...
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Reeta Dhar
Feb 147 min read
The Patch Primary School stages Willow the Wonderer: Inspirational storybooks for schools
A story too good not to share It's not everyday that a lifelong educator - and her entire school - gets behind your storybooks. So, I...
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Reeta Dhar
Jan 245 min read
The future is calling
2024 has a nice futuristic ring to it, does it not? To my ear at least it sounds like the distant future we grew up hearing so many...
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Reeta Dhar
Dec 20, 20232 min read
It's the most wonderful time of the year ...
Another year has flown by so we must be having fun! It truly is a wonderful time of the year, as things wind down and the space opens to...
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Reeta Dhar
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Willow the Wonderer picture books are ready for their debut in China
Guess what the postie delivered a few days ago? We weren't quite sure ourselves when the tightly wrapped parcel arrived a few mornings...
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Reeta Dhar
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Media Release: Book 3 in the Willow the Wonderer Series Launches with Pre-Publication Rights Sale
Independent Australian publisher, Wise As Stories, has launched the third title in their popular children's book series, Willow the...
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Reeta Dhar
Sep 30, 20234 min read
Darren Pryce is a finalist in the prestigious Mosman Art Prize
You all are no doubt very familiar, if not deeply in love (going by your book reviews), with Darren's illustrations for our Willow the...
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Reeta Dhar
Aug 18, 20238 min read
Willow the Wonderer picture books have gone into reprint - again!
We started this month with an exciting milestone : Our debut picture book series Willow the Wonderer has gone into yet another reprint....
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Reeta Dhar
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Picture books loved by wonderers
We forget our baby's birthday ... Willow the Wonderer turned two in June! Hard to believe that two years have flown by since we held the...
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Reeta Dhar
Jul 19, 20235 min read
Sian, a youth and children's counsellor, is joining as a guest blogger
Willow the Wonderer is a 'passion project' for Darren and I. The stories we write come from reflecting on our lives and wisdom we've...
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Reeta Dhar
Jul 4, 20232 min read
Help your friends discover Willow the Wonderer picture books and enjoy special perks
We have some wonderful news! It is now even easier to share our very beautiful 'Willow the Wonderer' picture books, character plush toy...
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Reeta Dhar
Jun 7, 20236 min read
Buy Local update: More choices to shop for our picture books locally
Why we support #BuyLocal I am sure many of you will agree with me when I say that one of the greatest pleasures of driving around in...
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Reeta Dhar
May 21, 20233 min read
Because every book has a song ...
It's a momentous day: Darren has started working on the very last spread for the third Willow the Wonderer picture book. The end is in...
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Reeta Dhar
May 19, 20231 min read
A very special story time with 'Donkey Dave'
A beautiful story time of Willow the Wonderer with Donkey Dave and his donkeys!
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Reeta Dhar
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Do picture books have wings? Willow the Wonderer seems to!
Willow the Wonderer picture books have now sold and been warmly embraced bu readers all over Australia!
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Reeta Dhar
Mar 25, 20232 min read
Which language would you like to read Willow the Wonderer picture books in?
As announced a few days ago, we have made our very first language rights sale. (This means that we as the creators of the Willow the...
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Reeta Dhar
Mar 23, 20234 min read
Media Release: Language Rights for ‘Willow the Wonderer’ Acquired by Respected Chinese Publisher
Independent Australian publisher, Wise As Stories, has sold the Simplified Chinese rights for their picture book series, Willow the Wonderer
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Reeta Dhar
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Need to raise funds or earn extra cash? Become a Wise As Affiliate
Happy Friday folks! It feels like the summer holiday season only wraps after Australia Day - after which the new working year begins. To...
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Reeta Dhar
Jan 11, 20231 min read
CA-Link International rights agency is representing Willow the Wonderer's Chinese Translation Rights
Willow the Wonderer picture books, plush toys and premium gift sets continue to maintain a five star rating from verified buyers for over...
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Reeta Dhar
Jan 3, 20231 min read
Happy New Year! 2023 will be a year long celebration of life
We are back after a restful couple of weeks and looking forward to getting into 2023! Our motto for this year is to make it a year long...
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Reeta Dhar
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Thank you. Your support has meant more than you know
As yet another year draws to an end, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone in our community : Our customers,...
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Reeta Dhar
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Give the gift of wisdom this holiday season : Children's picture books with seeds of wisdom
The final month of the year has commenced and if things haven't already, they will start to wind down soon as we wrap-up on another year...
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Reeta Dhar
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Xmas blooper inspired 'White Friday': l once gave my nephews and nieces UNICEF vouchers for Xmas
This unfortunately is a true 'wise as' story : l once gave my nephews and nieces UNICEF vouchers for Christmas ... They were all aged...
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Reeta Dhar
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Christmas delivery deadlines are approaching fast : Have you done your shopping?
Dear Wise As Community, A public service announcement: Australia Post has kindly suggested a 'safe' deadline to complete all your online...
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Reeta Dhar
Nov 13, 20223 min read
The second Willow the Wonderer picture book is out now: It's Honey Time folks!
Twelve months since the release of our much loved picture book, Willow the Wonderer, we are proud to launch the second picture book in...
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Reeta Dhar
Nov 8, 20221 min read
The silly season is upon us ...
The silly season is upon us So we thought we'd let you know That Wise As Stories Does not go low. We don't do Click Frenzy, Forget...
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Reeta Dhar
Sep 22, 20221 min read
All Premium Giftset pre-Orders are on their way
A short and sweet update to let you all know that we've been working like busy bees, packing and unpacking boxes to get all the...
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Reeta Dhar
Jul 13, 202212 min read
Willow the Wonderer is a five star children's picture book
It's the height of winter but we are basking in the warmth of the reviews we are getting for our debut picture book, Willow the Wonderer...
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Reeta Dhar
Jun 21, 20229 min read
Willow the Wonderer rubs shoulders with Australia's literati
The festivals are back and last weekend we welcomed the return of Bellingen Readers & Writers festival in the Mid North Coast of NSW....
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Reeta Dhar
Mar 11, 20227 min read
Our first trade show promoting Willow the Wonder picture books - what we learnt and what we loved
After two long years, Australia recently had it's first trade show - AGHA's Sydney Gift Fair - and we were there for it! It was our first...
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Reeta Dhar
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Media Release: Wise As Stories launches debut picture book series, Willow the Wonderer
Introducing an #UnlikelyHero with industry-first initiatives 21st October 2021 Debut title Wise As Stories is thrilled to announce the...
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Reeta Dhar
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Media Release: Meet Wise As Stories, an independent Australian publishing house
Creative owned and led publishers, creating beautiful stories that plant seeds of wisdom 11th October 2021 After an 18-month incubation...
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Reeta Dhar
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Our first 'Willow the Wonderer' story-time with the Crescent Head Playgroup
Reported by the Macleay Argus The Macleay Argus covered our first ever 'Willow the Wonderer' story-time with the beautiful community at...
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Reeta Dhar
May 25, 20211 min read
Darren Pryce interviewed for Archibald portrait of Brittany Higgins
Reported by ABC Radio Mid North Coast Darren Pryce with his Archibald 100 entry, The Meeting (Photo credit: Simon Cardwell) Darren Pryce,...
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Reeta Dhar
May 22, 20212 min read
Darren Pryce paints Brittany Higgins' Portrait for Archibald 100
Reported by the Age and SMH Darren Pryce with his Archibald 100 entry, The Meeting (Photo credit: Simon Cardwell) Darren Pryce,...
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Reeta Dhar
Apr 27, 20213 min read
Children's books author becomes the first Australian to receive breakthrough 'Thyroid RFA' procedure
Reported by Channel Seven News 2020 was already a year full of twists and turns and for children's books author and co-founder of Wise As...
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Reeta Dhar
Mar 16, 20213 min read
We choose to challenge false narratives in our picture books
Another International Women’s Day (IWD) has come and gone. IWDs have always felt bitter-sweet to me. It’s nice that we carve out one day...
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Dr. Seuss
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