Hang out with Ijapa the tortoise this Christmas, read about some of his adventures with your child and have fun together working through...

I fell in love with the outdoor museum at Sovereign Hill. It was enchanting, and I was giddy with excitement. It was a few hours’ drive...

I learned a great deal of fascinating information when I visited the Uluru resort, also known as Ayers Rock, in the Northern Territories,...

Fingal Beach and Dream Time Beach When we left for the Gold Coast, I had absolutely no idea what to expect, but Fingal was extremely...

Visiting Australia recently was spectacular, and a dream come true. I experienced several ‘firsts’, including the pleasure of holding a...

With some trepidation, and together with twenty-five other volunteers, I signed up for a three-day convoy with Calais Light to support...

Kaycee is a cartoonist, animator, writer, and illustrator of our Ijapa comic book which is available to pre-order here. He is the...

Ijapa the tortoise is full of mischief and always getting into trouble, although he’s also very lovable – most of the time! Join him and...

We are proud recipients of the Global Women’s Innovators and Inventors ‘GWIIN’ Gold Innovative Author Award for outstanding tenacity and...

Ijapa Books is a trading name of Mary Joel Limited. Our goal is to produce good quality, informative, and accessible books for children...

Hello and welcome to my inaugural blog about real people, places, and true stories from around the world. I am fascinated with culture,...