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James Foley

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James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you’re doing it wrong. James writes and draws; he gives talks and runs workshops. He tells dad jokes. Legends say James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He lives in Perth with his wife, 2 kids and labrador. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts.

His picture book Stellarphant is available around the world. It was voted Picture Book of the Year in the 2022 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Shadowers’ Choice Awards; it was named an Honour Book in the 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year category; it was voted into Australia’s Top 50 Kids Books; and it was selected for the International James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you’re doing it wrong. James writes and draws; he gives talks and runs workshops. He tells dad jokes. Legends say James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He lives in Perth with his wife, 2 kids and labrador. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts.

His picture book Stellarphant is available around the world. It was voted Picture Book of the Year in the 2022 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Shadowers’ Choice Awards; it was named an Honour Book in the 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year category; it was voted into Australia’s Top 50 Kids Books; and it was selected for the International Youth Library’s prestigious White Ravens List. It has been shortlisted for a further eight awards.

His latest graphic novel series Secret Agent Mole follows agents Max Mole, Helena Hippo and June Bug, for whom no mission is too dangerous or ridiculous. Book 1: Goldfish-Finger and Book 2: The Boar Identity are out now, and Book 3: Dr Nude will be out in April 2024.

James is the author/illustrator of the S.Tinker Inc graphic novel series for middle primary: Brobot, Dungzilla, Gastronauts and Chickensaurus. The series stars Sally Tinker (the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve) and Joe Tinker (full-time baby) on their adventures in invention. New full colour editions of Brobot and Gastronauts will be released in April and June 2024.

James also illustrated the Toffle Towers series written by Tim Harris; the cult-favourite and CBCA-shortlisted My Dead Bunny; and its follow-up, There’s Something Weird About Lena.

James contributed to Total Quack Up and Funny Bones, both anthologies of funny stories with proceeds going to charity.

His earlier books In The Lion, The Last Viking and The Last Viking Returns have all scored several honours, including children’s choice awards, recognition in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards, and selection to the International Youth Library’s White Raven list.

James is an ambassador for Books In Homes and Room To Read. He's a past Regional Advisor and Illustrator Coordinator for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (Australia West chapter). ...more

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Average rating: 4.31 · 662 ratings · 156 reviews · 25 distinct works • Similar authors

	Stellarphant 4.64 avg rating — 126 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Brobot (S. Tinker Inc., #1) 4.20 avg rating — 46 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Goldfish-Finger (Secret Agent Mole, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2023	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In the Lion 4.04 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dungzilla (S. Tinker Inc., #2) 4.32 avg rating — 25 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Happy Barry Capybara 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chickensaurus (S. Tinker Inc., #4) 4.33 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gastronauts (S. Tinker Inc., #3) 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Boar Identity (Secret Agent Mole: Book 2) 4.47 avg rating — 15 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bigfoot vs Yeti 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2025	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Happy Barry Capybara has gone bananas

It’s here! My latest picture book, Happy Barry Capybara: Gone Bananas, is out in shops from today.

And the first review is in too:

“pure joy … silly, expressive and full of laugh out loud moments. This was reread twice in one sitting because they wanted to look again. One of our favourites!” – @playful.childhood, Instagram

You can find a copy at your local indie bookshop or online – links below

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James Foley wrote a new blog post Happy Barry Capybara has gone bananas It’s here! My latest picture book, Happy Barry Capybara: Gone Bananas, is out in shops from today. And the first review is in too: “pure joy … silly, Read more of this blog post »
Feb 01, 2026 03:03AM · like
James Foley made a comment on Shannon Shea’s review of Stellarphant " Hi Shannon, thanks for the review! I’ve never been to Gaithersburg so it wasn’t me you heard, but I’m glad someone was spruiking the book and you got ...more "
Nov 01, 2025 09:10AM · see review
James Foley made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Gastronauts (colour edition) topic " Hello goodreads librarians, could you please add this book to my page? Thanks so much, James Title: Gastronauts (colour edition) * Author(s) name(s): Jam ...more "
Dec 23, 2024 09:10PM
James Foley made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Brobot (colour edition) topic " Hello Goodreads librarians, could you please add this book to my page? Thanks so much, James Title: Brobot (colour edition) * Author(s) name(s): James Fo ...more "
Dec 23, 2024 09:05PM
James Foley made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Books that are attributed to the wrong James Foley topic " Hello goodreads librarians! There are a few James Foleys on goodreads, and some of my books are attributed to the wrong one. Could you please change th ...more "
Dec 23, 2024 08:58PM