Get to know Jennifer Cossins

'For those interested in words, and especially those with children who have an enquiring mind and a thirst for knowledge, any book by Tasmanian author and artist Jennifer Cossins is ideal' - Kids' Book Review 

Meet Jennifer! 

Jennifer Cossins is a CBCA award-winning artist and writer with a passion for nature, the animal kingdom and all things bright and colourful. A born and bred Tasmanian, Jennifer also designs homewares, textiles and stationery, which she stocks in her store in Hobart, Red Parka. 

Jennifer's Books

From the author:

'Writing and illustrating for young people is such a privilege… Kids are naturally curious and optimistic, and so I love being able to help them discover just how amazing animals are through my work. It is my hope that by sharing these fascinating facts about the animal kingdom, that this will help people to appreciate and therefore want to protect animals, and in turn, their vital habitats.' 

Learn everything there is to know about animals in Jen's books below! 

The Mummy Animal Book and The Daddy Animal Book 

Adorable and informative picture books about mummy and daddy animals and their babies, perfect for gifting. 

A Flamboyance of Flamingos

A wisdom of wombats? A loveliness of ladybirds? A flamboyance of flamingos?

Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom. Featuring 28 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, this book will delight children and adults alike.

A-Z of Endangered Animals

On this journey through the alphabet, you will encounter some of the world's most beautiful, rare and endangered animals, from the majestic Amur tiger and the curious kakapo, to the misunderstood Tasmanian devil and the shy zebra duiker.

A-Z of Australian Animals

A stunning non-fiction picture book for children with a love of animals and a thirst for all things encyclopaedic. This exquisite picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us.

The Baby Animal Book 

What do you call a baby penguin?
Or a baby owl?
Or a baby platypus?

Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins and find out!

The Ultimate Animal Counting Book

An expedition through the animal kingdom, counting one to 100 and collecting fascinating animal facts along the way. Discover the colour of a zebra's skin under its stripes, how a tapir uses its nose as a snorkel when it swims, and that cranes are famous for their dancing!

Book of Curious Birds

Birds are curious creatures. From their unusual appearance to their unique behaviour, they really are one of the most fascinating species in the animal kingdom.

In this book you'll find colourful feathers alongside peculiar beaks, beady eyes and funny-coloured feet. You'll read of dangerous birds, clever birds, fast birds, awkward birds, silly birds, massive birds and tiny birds. You'll laugh at their odd hairdos, marvel at their remarkable hunting skills and admire their wild mating dances. Most of all, you'll learn that birds are awesome and deserve our love, care and respect.

The Ultimate Animal Alphabet Book

From the Adelie penguin to the zigzag heron, this A-Z book is jam-packed with over 400 animal species and all kinds of interesting animal facts. A companion book to Ultimate Animal Counting Book, this one's for budding zoologists aged 5+.

101 Collective Nouns

A tribe of kiwis? A smack of jellyfish? A wisdom of wombats? Featuring 101 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, as well as a brief history of collective nouns, this book will delight children and adults alike.

Amazing Animal Journeys

Did you know that Arctic terns have the longest migration of all birds, flying from the Arctic to Antarctica and back each year? Or that the wildebeest migration in east Africa is so vast it can be seen from outer space?

Come along on these amazing animal journeys! Perfect for readers aged 7+ who delight in learning about the animal kingdom and the world around them.

Extreme Animal Facts

Explore over 140 of the world's most extraordinary animals in this beautifully illustrated book, from the animals that can dive the deepest in the ocean to those that can fly the highest in the sky.