“An innovative, award-winning series helping children develop social and emotional well-being”

Selected for the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s School Readiness Funding Menu for 2020.

With their delightful characters, engaging stories and whimsical approach, the award-winning Ginnie & Pinney
Learn & Grow series is a unique and innovative set of books and videos that will encourage ethical thinking, empathy and emotional intelligence in young children.

A Brand New Band – Inclusiveness

Pinney is excited about putting on a concert with his friends. Lulu Kangaroo is excluded because she doesn’t have an instrument. But when the concert isn’t going well, Pinney realises Lulu might have something to offer after all. Will Lulu forgive her friends and save the concert? What will Pinney give up if she does?

About the series
A delightful series featuring Ginnie & Pinney and their friends. Their daily social interactions, concerns and decisions pose dilemmas that model positive self-identity and behaviours: selflessness, persistence, sharing, inclusiveness, responsibility, accepting difference and learning to say sorry. Includes an 8-book set and free animated videos accessible by QR Code. The Box set includes access to a comprehensive 64 page “Teachers Notes” resource kit.

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Penny Harris

Penny Harris is a multi-national and international award-winning animator, author and multi-media developer. She has worked with the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Film Victoria as well as a number of Australian universities and institutions.

Winnie Zhou

Winnie Zhou has a Masters of Multimedia Design from Monash University and is a talented illustrator and multimedia developer. Winnie lives in Melbourne and has worked closely with Penny to develop the series.