The Sugarcane Harvester Song (Paperback)

Publication date: April 1, 2026

ISBN: 978-0-646-72986-2

36-page picture book

Ages 2-6

Hickory Wattle Press

A sing-along and read-aloud 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.

Set to the familiar tune of The Wheels on the Bus, this playful story blends interactive sing-along moments with gentle storytelling, turning curiosity into learning through rhythm, repetition, and real-world farming experiences.

Perfect for toddlers and early primary readers who love:

• Tractors and big machines
• Stories they can sing along to
• Learning how things work
• Books that reflect real life

What they’ll learn

• This story introduces:
• Australian agriculture and sugarcane harvesting
• Real farm machinery
• Early STEM concepts
• Rhythm and language development through song

Representation

Inspired by real farming communities, this story celebrates children’s natural curiosity and love of the world around them.

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 every child deserves to see themselves in stories.

Whether it’s bedtime, story time, or the classroom, this is a book children will want to read — and sing — again and again.

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.

Outside Australia? You can also find the book on Amazon.