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The story behind Life Tales...
Meet Sarah, Dylan, Milly, Kirrah and Jarli. Five brave, adventurous and loveable children growing up in foster care.
They are our friends, classmates, siblings and loved ones. They also make up the 3 million plus children living in foster care around the world.
We invite you to join them on their journeys through honest and gentle stories that explore difficult feelings, the right to belong and the healing power of relationships. Bringing children in foster care out of the shadows —and into the light.
* Note the term 'foster care' is used throughout the series to ensure inclusivity of care globally. Out of Home Care is used within Australia.
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What are people saying!
Sue Buratti
Leader in Child Trauma
Practice and Advocacy
These stories are a precious gift for children in out-of-home care. During times that can feel unfamiliar, frightening, or overwhelming, children need stories that help them make sense of their experiences and remind them they are not alone. These books offer a safe space to explore big feelings, find courage, use their voice, and understand that even through change and uncertainty, they are truly lovable.
The power of stories is that they help children imagine new possibilities, and these stories show them that they can navigate difficult times, be heard, and belong.
Bronwyn Sheehan
CEO of The Pyjama Foundation
The Life Tales series is a beautiful reflection of what adults can do to support our kids during those high stress and emotional moments.
The carer in the story demonstrates trauma informed approaches which are always useful for helping our Pyjama Angels understand and support our young people.
The books could be very useful on an individual placement support basis, if the child is struggling with emotional regulation or anxiety of new things.
Shannon Kendrick
Founder and CEO of
Caring with Carers
When I took the time to read the story , I feel it is so thoughtfully written, it made me feel that I knew what Kathy was doing and how Kathy would be feeling as well.
Kathy stays calm and feels warm to approach. It was a reminder for me to as a parent that we need to give more space for the feelings to be felt. I'd read this to many children and share.