Earlier this year we put the call out for Independent Creators based in Australasia to bring their titles to Yoto.
Now, our first Independent Aussie and Kiwi Creators have landed - and they ’ve brought a whole lot of fun with them!
From giggle-packed stories to wild-catchy tunes and snoozy bedtime tales, don't miss these Down Under delights, made by awesome independent voices from all over Australia and New Zealand.
AU / CA / UK / US card stores
🛒 Sing for the Sea - Little Wild Ocean Friends
Age range: 4-14
Calling all mermaids and pirates - dive in and sing with all your ocean friends. 24 original tunes by award winning composer Claudia Robin Gunn to learn and dream with. There are sea shanties and sweet lullabies, ballads, and chill beats in this lilting collection. Ferries and tugboats, glow-in-the-dark sea life, marine conservation, undersea sponge cities and the true story of Inky the escaping octopus among many more.
🛒 Sing for the Earth - Little Wild Animals
Age Range: 4-14
Tune in to the beautiful chorus that our world makes - and add your voice to the choir. This album is an invitation for children to sing and learn about biodiversity, and some of the unusual and fascinating creatures we share our planet with.
AU / US card stores
🛒 Firefly
Age range: All ages
Let their light shine with Firefly and start the day with a spark! Introducing a joyful yet calming soundtrack for busy mornings, big feelings, and family time. Packed with mindful, upbeat songs about food puns, superhero friends, and seeing the magic in everyday moments, this album by Claudia Robin Gunn features sunny singalongs and thoughtful affirmations. This award winning New Zealand-to-USA collaboration is produced by (and features) Dean Jones plus special guests Little Miss Ann and Suzy Shelton. Let Firefly be your new accompaniment for creative crafting or road trips and fall in love with these feel-good tunes with big-hearted messages, bringing playful grooves and musical smiles wherever you go.
🛒 Pet Sitters Ready for Anything Collection
Age range: 3+
Two best friends. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong? When Cassie and Lina volunteer to pet sit their neighbour’s grey and white cat, they think they are ready for anything. But pet sitting Gus is suddenly a lot more complicated than they thought. Have the best friends got what it takes to pet sit a grumpy talking cat? And if they do, will they be able to pet sit a sometimes-invisible guinea pig, a pony that can fly and a glitter-sneezing lizard too?! Find out in this hilarious collection of stories about the Barefoot Springs Pet Sitters.
🛒 Learn Play Grow
For ages: 2+
Learn, Play, Grow is packed with family fun and playful learning - perfect for curious young minds. Written and performed by educators, this Yoto Card features catchy and educational songs such as Eye Spy Game, You Can Find Shapes and The Opposite Song. Each song encourages children to explore the world around them through movement and musical discovery. Learn, Play, Grow is a thoughtful blend of The Mik Maks most inspiring songs for passive independent learning (hiding the vegetables in the bolognaise).
AU card store
🛒 Bedtime Stories with Nana Hannah
For ages: 2+
Each episode of Bedtime Stories with Nana Hannah offers a calm and immersive experience, starting with a short, child-friendly guided meditation to help settle busy minds and bodies. From there, a soothing original bedtime story unfolds, accompanied by soft nature sounds, gentle music, and eventually fading into calming white noise. Written, produced and narrated by Hannah Hellyer, each story is designed to create a peaceful environment and support a healthy bedtime routine. These 45 minutes episodes are thoughtfully structured to support sleep by including: 15 minutes of storytelling 15 minutes of calming music and nature sounds 15 minutes of white noise, slowly fading out as your little one drifts off to sleep. This format mirrors the natural time it often takes for children to fall asleep, helping to guide them gently from wakefulness to rest — and hopefully giving parents a quiet moment too! Bedtime Stories with Nana Hannah was a finalist for best children’s podcast at the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards.
🛒 Pim Pim's Grand Adventure
For ages: 1+
Pim Pim is no ordinary purple fuzzball—he’s the king of chaos and the master of ridiculous fun! When a mysterious glowing key turns up in his messy bedroom, Pim Pim and his best pal Teddy Winkle are whisked away on a whirlwind adventure through magical lands, grumpy green beans, golden cities, and rainbow-powered motorbikes. With every twist and turn, Pim Pim brings laughter, joy, and just the right amount of mayhem. Get ready to unlock a story packed with silliness, surprises, and heart. Are you ready?—“Ok, Let’s Go!”
Is there an Aussie Independent Creator you'd like to hear on Yoto? Take a moment to add them to our Card Suggestions page. And if you're a creator - welcome! Here's how to bring your audio to Yoto.