Discover how sugarcane is harvested in North Queensland with Malcolm and Maggie the magpie, through a playful mix of interactive song and gentle storytelling.
Set to the familiar tune of The Wheels on the Bus.
A joyful sing-along and read-aloud picture book where curious kids explore the machines, people, and crops behind Australia’s sugarcane harvest.
Publication: April 2026
Book details:
36-page picture book
Ages 2–6
Hickory Wattle Press
Hi! I'm Cynthia Sappracone, a children's author inspired by the curiosity of my own kids and the farms that shape life in North Queensland.
Through the adventures of Malcolm and Maggie the Magpie, I love turning real-world work into joyful discovery for young readers.
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