The Sugarcane Harvester Song

A sing-along picture book about farms, food, and big machines

Follow Malcolm and Maggie the magpie as they explore a North Queensland sugarcane farm - meeting big machines, learning how cane is harvested, and discovering where food comes from along the way.

Set to the familiar rhythm of The Wheels on the Bus, this gentle sing-along story turns curiosity into learning through repetition, movement, and real-world farming moments.

Perfect for toddlers and early primary readers, The Sugarcane Harvester Song introduces:

• Australian agriculture and sugarcane harvesting
• Real farm machinery
• Early STEM concepts
• Rhythm and language development through song
• Inclusive representation shown naturally in everyday life

Inspired by real farming communities, this story celebrates kids’ natural love of big machines, nature, and asking “why?” — while also showing that every child belongs in stories.

Malcolm, the main character, has an upper limb difference (inspired by the author’s son). It’s simply part of who he is — not something that defines him. Because children with limb differences deserve to see themselves in books, and children without limb differences deserve to see them too. Representation matters.

Whether you’re reading at bedtime, in the classroom, or during story time, this book invites young readers to sing, learn, and explore the world around them.

I’m delighted to personally sign and dedicate copies of The Sugarcane Harvester Song. If you’d like a name or special message included, simply leave your details at checkout. Please allow an extra 2–3 days for personalised copies.