Australian children’s books for life’s big conversations
Thoughtful picture books that help young children explore consent, boundaries, feelings, kindness and belonging.
Written in Orange, NSW · For ages 2–7 · Created for homes and classrooms
Picture books for little hands.
Mindful Kin brings together thoughtful Australian children’s books that help families explore feelings, consent, personal boundaries, kindness and belonging.
Our name reflects why we exist: to help children grow with greater awareness of themselves and care for the people around them.
Created for real family life, our stories give parents, carers and teachers a gentle way to begin meaningful conversations about the big things little people experience.
Written by Australian children’s author Oleta Blunt, each picture book uses warm storytelling and age-appropriate language to help children feel safe, seen and understood, from bedtime and classroom reading to the quiet moments in between.
Brindie’s Gift is a gentle rhyming story about moving to a new home, finding your place and having the courage to open up to others. Through small acts of care, Brindie discovers how vulnerability can create friendship, connection and belonging, and how kindness can travel further than we think.
A gentle children’s book about consent and boundaries
Created for children aged 2-5
Explores consent, personal space and asking before touching
Helps children understand that “yes” and “no” should both be heard
Suitable for home, preschool, early-learning and care settings
Written by Australian children’s author Oleta Blunt
Illustrated by Katherine Appleby
Packed and shipped from Orange, NSW
Book details
Format: Paperback picture book
Pages: 28
Size: 280 × 240 mm
Publisher: Little Steps Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-922678-11-9
Recommended age: 2–5 years
Packing and delivery
Orders are carefully packed in Orange, NSW and dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Shipping is available across Australia, with the delivery cost calculated at checkout. You will receive a confirmation email once your order has been dispatched.
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Teacher, childcare or bulk orders
May I Hug You? is suitable for preschools, early-learning centres, primary classrooms, therapists, libraries and community organisations.
For classroom sets, bulk orders or educator enquiries, contact support@mindfulkin.com.au.
For the grown-ups in their world
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For everyday moments, bedtime talks, playdates, and big feelings in small bodies.
These stories give you simple words to use when kids are learning about touch, feelings, and being with others. They fit into real life, the messy, loving, ordinary kind.
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For group time, circle mats, calm corners, and classroom life.
Use these books to open gentle conversations about space, choice, listening, and care. They support social and emotional learning in a way children can see, hear, and copy.
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For children who need safety, choice, and steady connection.
These stories offer language that respects bodies and feelings, and supports trust through clear, kind moments that can be repeated again and again.
The mum behind Mindful Kin
Hi, I’m Oleta Blunt, an Australian Children’s Author, mum of three and the founder of Mindful Kin.
I create thoughtful picture books to help children understand their feelings, trust their bodies, express their boundaries and find their place in the world. Each story is inspired by the conversations families have every day, including the big ones we sometimes struggle to begin.
Mindful Kin grew from a simple belief: when children have words for what they feel and need, they can move through life feeling safer, more confident and deeply understood.
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