Where’s Stripey? is a playful Australian picture book that follows Crikey the emu on a high-energy search for one missing chick. Bursting with expressive illustrations and that wide-eyed emu charm, it captures the chaos of thirty fluffy chicks running here, there and everywhere. It’s lively, warm and just a little cheeky in all the right ways. Counting along is highly encouraged.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom story time or gifting to little wildlife lovers, this much-loved story keeps children engaged while gently weaving in real emu facts at the back. It’s been read with broad Aussie accents, taken to preschool classrooms and gifted to schools — and it keeps finding its way into favourite-book status.

• Dual Gold Award winner (embossed on the cover)
• Suitable for ages 2 to adult
• Includes emu facts
• Written, illustrated and published by Wendy Binks
• Size: 23 cm x 30 cm
A heartwarming Aussie adventure full of feathers, fun and unmistakable character.

From Wendy’s Paintbrush

Where’s Stripey? drops you straight into the middle of the search party. Look closer. The defining trait here is brave individuality, one tiny striped chick standing tall among a forest of towering teal legs and heavy claws. Looking at it feels playful and slightly triumphant, like spotting the hidden hero before anyone else does. Oversized emu feet frame the scene in cool blue tones, curved talons casting shadows across a soft pastel ground, while Stripey’s wide orange eyes glow with fearless curiosity. Small body, steady stance, zero panic. Found him.