Little Fern Publishing is the US-based children’s imprint of Starfish Bay Publishing, an award-winning independent publisher founded in Australia in 2014.

Our aim is to bring beautifully crafted picture books to children and families across North America – books that combine literary quality, artistic excellence, and heartfelt storytelling.

All Little Fern titles are carefully selected for their ability to engage, delight, and inspire young readers – encouraging curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong love of stories.

Our global publishing family includes:

• * Starfish Bay Children’s Books – publishing timeless and imaginative picture books.
• * Tiny Seed – specializing in visually engaging stories that support early literacy.
• * Little Fern – nurturing courage, empathy, and a love of meaningful stories.
• * Flying Light – helping children recognize, express, and grow through their emotions.
• * Magic Seed – specializing in visually engaging stories that support early literacy.
• * Pocket Rainbow – celebrating empathy, creativity, and the small wonders that brighten everyday life.
• * Tiny Thinkers – inspiring curiosity about nature, time, and our interconnected world.

Together, these imprints have published widely acclaimed titles available in more than 20 countries and across a wide range of languages and formats.

Little Fern carries this legacy forward – publishing picture books for the US market that are meaningful, visually rich, and emotionally resonant.