Michelle Macnamara Author and Illustrator and creative at Independent publisher Great Fun Books Co in byron bay against a blue blurred background with books and stars

About the Author

Michelle Macnamara - Australian Children's Book Author & Illustrator

Michelle Macnamara is a Byron Bay-based author, illustrator, and the creative force behind Great Fun Books Co.

She writes and illustrates original Australian children's picture books designed to make little ones laugh, listen, and ask for just one more page.

Her stories are written in fun, rhythmic rhyme - paired with bold, colourful illustrations that bring every character to life.

It's a combination that keeps kids engaged from the very first page to the last.

When she's not writing or drawing, Michelle is living the Byron Bay life with her husband and daughter - building block towers, rolling around on the floor, and generally taking make-believe very seriously.

She also finds time for walking, yoga, and a well-earned cup of tea.

Michelle is also a visual artist. You can explore her broader art portfolio at michellemacnamara.com.

About Great Fun Books

Great Fun Books Co. is an independent Australian children's picture book imprint, founded in Byron Bay in 2020 by author-illustrator Michelle Macnamara.

All books are written, illustrated and designed right here in Byron Bay.

Stories exploring friendship, sharing, imagination, and resilience. Simple rhymes that kids love, bold colourful pictures, and stories that get read again and again. Titles include: Happy Toes, Stacks of Smiles and If Penguins Wore Pants, with more on the way.

Australian picture books kids ask for again and again - and parents are happy to read.