The Wise Kids

Series

Simple stories with big life lessons, written and illustrated by Andrew Holt.

Rhyming wisdom, big questions and top tips to read, talk about and live by, at home or in class.

Wise Minds.

Kind Hearts.

Empowered Leaders.

Brighter Futures...

NOW!

Playing Fun Games

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Adaptive Learning

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Creative Crafting

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30+

Years of Teaching Experience

100K+

Students Taught

600+

Schools Attended

4

States (NSW, QLD, VIC, WA)

30+

Years of Teaching Experience

100K+

Students Taught

600+

Schools Attended

4

States (NSW, QLD, VIC, WA)

Check Out the Books

Each book pairs a simple story with questions that help kids and grown-ups talk about feelings, choices and what really matters.

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BOOK 1

PUBLISHED 2015

A Wise Apple Tree Helps Me

Join Sam under the wise apple tree with Grandpa Joe, and discover simple ways to stay positive, be present and set goals. A gentle way to open real conversations at home or in class.

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BOOK 2

PUBLISHED 2018

A Wise Water World Inspires Me

Sam's day at the water park becomes a journey through big emotions. Kids learn to understand their feelings, trust themselves and go with the flow. A great support for starting school or any time of change

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BOOK 3

COMING DECEMBER 2026

A Wise Sun Empowers Me

Under the wise sun at the heart of Australia, kids learn to respond in an empowered way, listen to nature and shine as their true selves.

Book 1 in the Wise Kids Series - ‘A Wise Apple Tree Helps Me’

“Andrew’s commitment and dedication to taking his message beyond the classroom is commendable. What I love about this book and the message Andrew is sharing, is the simplicity of mindfulness. If we can teach our kids at an early age to embrace this way of thinking and being, the world will be a much better place. Read it to your kids, get them thinking differently, and be the change we need to see. It’s been a delight to design and typeset this book Andrew, your illustrations are fabulous!”

Jeanne Treloar

Sassy Branding

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Written & illustrated by Andrew Holt

Andrew is a primary school teacher in Kingaroy, Queensland, who has spent more than 30 years working with children across Australia. Every Wise Kids book grows from real classroom moments and the questions kids ask him every day. His drawings, rhymes, and top tips are made to be read together and talked about long after the last page.

Book 2 in the Wise Kids Series - ‘A Wise Water World Inspires Me’

"Wow! Andrew has worked his magic again with this second book in his Wise Kids Series. It’s a must read for kids who want to achieve their potential and help others to do the same. Adults can benefit too."

Brenda Robinson

Primary School Teacher & Intuition for Kids Trainer

MORE FROM ANDREW

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A Shooting Star

Change your world with one kind act. Created with 18 young illustrators from around the world.

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My Shooting Star Journal

A companion journal that helps kids find and grow their own star qualities.

Kids engaged in physical activity

Nature Talks

A photo journal of Australian plants, animals and landscapes that invites quiet reflection.

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Collage of three images: teacher reading to kids, teacher assisting child with drawing, and kids playing on the floor.