House of Cave children's books

Books and learning tools by Lynsey Nichols

Stories That Belong.

Children’s books, classroom apps and thoughtful resources that help young people feel seen, safe and supported.

For teachers and schools

Stories that continue beyond the page.

New companion experiences give educators a gentle, age-appropriate way to begin important conversations in the classroom.

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Available now · Ages 5–8

Axle and the Web of Safety

Its own cyber-safety activities — sorting who is friendly or not sure, and building a trusted team — with language made for early primary learners. One licence unlocks the activities and the digital copy of the book.

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Available now · Ages 3–8

Someone Always Sees You

Its own gentle belonging activity — Build Sam’s Circle — for children who may not always have Mum and Dad beside them. One licence unlocks the activity and the digital copy of the book.

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The newest story

Baby B,
What Can You See?

A new picture book for curious little readers, created by Lynsey and now at the heart of the House of Cave collection.

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The picture-book shelf

Books made to be read together.

Axle and the Web of Safety book cover

Axle and the Web of Safety

A gentle introduction to cyber safety for children aged five to eight.

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Someone Always Sees You

A story about the wider community of people who see, support and believe in a child.

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Harry and the Twins

A tender Australian farm story about a big brother and his twin siblings.

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Simon the Sad Seagull

A gentle harbour-side tale about kindness, friendship and being lifted by others.

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Fred and Ted

A sweet story of brothers, grandparents and the arrival of a new little sister.

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Fabulous Francesca

A whimsical rhyming celebration of a little girl with big dreams.

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Rex's Happy Little World

A joyful rhyming story about the small wonders of toddlerhood.

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Guided workbooks for women

Life Is My Canvas.

A three-volume series for women beginning again, finding clarity and turning lived experience into a meaningful next chapter.

Volume One · Free

Start Where You Are

A guided beginning for reconnecting with yourself and imagining what comes next.

Get Volume One

Volume Two · $29 AUD

The Next Chapter

A deeper guided reinvention workbook for women ready to create and earn from what comes next.

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Volume Three · $49 AUD

The Kindness Commerce Method

A five-pillar workbook for turning creativity, kindness and lived experience into a real business.

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A story of their own

Some stories begin with one child.

Commission a personalised children’s story shaped around their name, family, favourite things and the memories you want to keep.

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Nursery & Beyond

The Baby Collection

House of Cave is home to a beautiful collection of Australian animals and rainbow nursery products — designed to grow with your child from the very first day.

Choose from our sleeping koala, wombat, kangaroo and possum designs or our soft watercolour rainbow collection. Each design runs across nursery wall prints, baby blankets, swaddles, diaper backpacks and bodysuits — so you can create a completely cohesive nursery theme from one place.

Everything is made to order and shipped directly to you.

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