The Journey
Read a story, or sing to your child every day.
Reinventing traditional, dark, nursery rhymes into modern-day songs.
When my first child was born, I was given a book of traditional nursery rhymes.
As I read them aloud to my new baby, full of innocence and joy, I realised the content was very dark and not what I wanted to sing to my child.
It was 1999, the internet was new, and my limited search left me with no options for educational and fun songs for children, so I wrote my own.
Featured in BW Magazine
My Rhymes was recently featured in BW Magazine, described as “one of those rare resources that’s as helpful as it is joyful.”
The article highlighted how the book blends playful rhymes with music and illustrations to make everyday routines easier and more enjoyable for children. It also shared how parents and educators can use the songs to support learning, emotional regulation, and fun family moments.
It was such a wonderful acknowledgment of the vision behind My Rhymes—to create positive, modern-day songs that bring joy and connection into the daily lives of young children and their families.
My Nursery Rhymes have been tried and tested for over twenty years!
My Rhymes was first published as “Millenium Rhymes”, back in 2002. I self-published and sold all two thousand copies.
The new updated My Rhymes hasn’t changed much from the original. The songs and rhymes are still relevant, and parents, grandparents, and teachers have tried and tested them for more than twenty years with great results.
Years ago the rhymes were first published
Books sold
Modern-day nursery rhymes per book.
Bringing Danny to life.
Peter Townsend was born in Melbourne in 1958. He moved to the Gold Coast and attended 7 Hills Art College, where he obtained a diploma in Visual Communications, majoring in illustration and cartooning.
Peter began his freelance illustration career in Sydney in 1980 and he has contributed to over 120 published titles and worked for Harper Collins, Scholastic, Angus and Roberson, Pan McMillan, ABC Enterprises, and more.
In 1992, Peter travelled the world working as a cartoonist with Cote d’Ivoire in France and Africa. On returning to Australia, Peter gained more recognition for his illustrations of Bananas in Pyjamas, Fergus the Ferry, and the first edition of My Rhymes, named Millennium Rhymes.
In 1999, Peter created Danny, the lead character in My Rhymes. Every illustration is hand-drawn and painted with the passion of a true artist.
Peter lives in Ballina, Northern NSW, and works as a yoga instructor. He enjoys spending time with his four children and eight grandchildren. Peter continues to illustrate and is currently working on several new titles.
Original drawings by Peter Townsend.
Peter was the original illustrator for the books and merchandise, for popular children’s shows, The Wiggles, and Bananas in Pyjamas!
I’m so honoured to have the extremely talented Peter create Danny and all his illustrations for the book.
His amazing, hand-drawn illustrations are a work of art in their own right.
Original Bananas in Pyjamas drawings, by Peter Townsend.
The muse behind the music…
While recording the songs for My Rhymes, Louise utilised her wealth of talent and knowledge of the music industry. Her production offers a variety of styles and mediums that promise to engage your child and create many memorable moments. Her understanding of children and how they respond to music is evident in her work.
Louise has been producing and recording music in her home studio since 2016. Her Music Mindsets YouTube Channel, featuring growth mindset songs for children and resources for music educators, has reached over a million views.
She shares her passion for music with her husband Mik, who produces all her projects, and their three daughters Olive, Amy, and Mia, who are strong musicians in their own right.
Louise received her Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education from the University of New South Wales in 1996 and has since worked as a passionate Music Educator in secondary and primary schools. She has spent some time away from the classroom, joining the casts of *Mamma Mia – Australasian Tour*, *Topol’s Fiddler on the Roof*, *Billy Elliot*, and workshopping the new *Round The Twist Musical*.
Louise moved to Queensland with her family in 2017 and has enjoyed working for Education Queensland primary schools as a classroom music teacher. She has conducted many choirs, participated in eisteddfods and other competitions, and been invited to work with the South East Region Music team on various music projects. Her love of music has been passed on to thousands of children.
Where puppetry, play, and heart come together to nurture confident little minds.
Jacqui has been working with children since the age of 17 across many settings, including Montessori, long day care, community kindergartens, and public schools.
Passionate about helping little ones grow in confidence and resilience, she created a program using puppetry, drama and games ~ which later inspired her book series and Cassie the Confident Cow.
When she’s not writing, Jacqui enjoys painting, reading, and spending time with her three beautiful children.
Values taught in My Rhymes.
Respect & honesty.
Compassion, kindness & empathy.
Responsibility & Perseverance
Love & forgiveness.
“As a new mum, I realised for my children to grow up communicating with confidence, they needed to know how to use their words.
I would sing to my kids about whatever we were doing, giving them the language and life lessons to grow and develop.
My Rhymes will give you and your children the tools to play, sing, make up actions, perform, use their imaginations, and be creative without needing a device!”
– Allison Grabham, Author.