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Cash Kids
Written by Luckmore Bunu, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Stories drawn by hand, for curious kids.
FunBooks is where Dave Bolt’s picture books live, alongside his cartooning workshops, school incursions and illustration work. Dave has written and illustrated more than 20 children’s books since 2010, all about creativity, friendship, faith and fun.
The books
Every book is illustrated by Dave. Add as many books as you like, then tap Email my order. Your email app opens with the list filled in, and Dave replies with payment and postage details.
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A Fish Named Fiona
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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The Wedding
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Olivia and the Widow’s Oil
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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The White House
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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The Road to Friendship
Written by Amanda Mapika, illustrated by Dave Bolt. Paperback $14.99, or eBook $9.99
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The Miracle Lunch
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Percy the Pebble
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
$15.00Order
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Cyril the Short-Sighted Camel
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
$13.50Order
Dinner in the Den
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
$15.00Order
Why the Lamb?
Written by Paul Moylan, illustrated by Dave Bolt
$25.00Order
India in my PJ’s
Written by Lisa Bolt, illustrated by Dave Bolt
$25.00Order
Fred Paints Everything Red
Written by Simon Wicks, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Andy & Annie: The Miraculous Catch
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Andy & Annie: The Great Storm
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Annie & Andy: Jesus Walks on Water
Written by Jeremy Griffiths, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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If I Were a Sheep
Illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Captain Fiona Fairweather
Illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Zombie Brain-Farts & Ear-Worms
Illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Just As I Am
Illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Fred Has Lost His Head
Written by Simon Wicks, illustrated by Dave Bolt
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Prices in Australian dollars, plus postage. Books marked “Waiting list” are between print runs: join the list and Dave will email you when copies are back. Looking for a hoodie or tee? Dave’s designs are on TeePublic.
From the sketchbook
Pages and pictures from Dave’s books, talks and projects.
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Cash Kids
A book that teaches kids about money: saving, budgeting, smart choices, and the excitement of starting their own little business. Fun stories and characters kids recognise.
Written by Luckmore Bunu, a community pharmacist and dad with a passion for storytelling, and illustrated by Dave. Cash Kids also runs in schools:
- Financial literacy sessions and book readings
- Activity kits and cartoon classes built around the characters
- School partnerships, curriculum material and digital resources
Workshops, talks and drawing
Dave brings the pens, the jokes and the characters. Tap Book and an email opens with the details ready to fill in.
School workshop incursion
A full day of cartooning and storytelling with your students, from first sketch to finished character.
BookMeet the Illustrator incursion
Dave shows how a picture book is made, from the first idea to the printed page, and draws live for the kids.
BookCreative Creatures class
Invent a creature, give it a story, and learn simple tricks to draw it again and again.
BookMental health cartoon presentation
Big ideas about feelings and wellbeing, drawn live so they stick. Great for schools, churches and teams.
BookPsychology, biology and theology talk
How our minds, bodies and faith fit together, told with stories and drawings.
Ask about itChat about school workshops
Not sure what fits? Have a chat with Dave and work out what would suit your school.
Book a chatIllustration for your project
Got a story that needs pictures? Dave has illustrated books for other authors, charities and churches, including eight full-colour picture books with Jeremy Griffiths that have sold more than 10,000 copies to raise money for charity.
Children’s book illustration
Characters, full-colour page illustrations and a cover, prepared ready for the printer.
Ask for a quoteCaricatures
Live caricatures for parties, fundraisers and events, or drawn from a photo as a gift.
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Hi, I’m Dave
I’m an illustrator, storyteller and workshop facilitator from Western Australia. I love helping kids (and grown-ups) find their own creativity, and I believe a good picture can say what words can’t.
Alongside FunBooks I run TenXed, helping charities and community groups grow, and I’m building Box of feels, an app for naming and handling big feelings.
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