The Real Cowgirl

“An uplifting message about confidence and friendship, and offers a simple and non-threatening starting point for discussions with little readers (aged 4+) who might have anxieties about school or other experiences beyond their comfort zones.“ – Books+Publishing“Sal feels brave and tough when she is with her pony, but scared and anxious at school. In this heart-warming book, Sal learns to channel her nerves and be her true self, her trusted pony by her side.” – Australian Women’s Weekly“I love how the story challenges stigma about school anxiety with a protagonist who is brave in a context that many city kids would find frightening. It also hints, without being didactic, that having the courage to reveal our true selves is a path to finding acceptance and friendship..” – Children’s Book Council of Australia - Reading Time

Isabelle Duff is a farmer, author, and soon-to-be student at the UNSW, where she will study Advanced Science / Commerce. Cookie is her first book, written when she was just 19 years old. She is passionate about reducing stigma around mental illness.

Susannah Crispe is a Canberra-based illustrator inspired by a background in zoology and art history. She has been illustrating professionally for four years, producing a large selection of greeting cards, logo designs and wildlife artworks.

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