At Mindful Mushkins, our picture books are more than just stories … they’re emotional intelligence tools for kids aged 3–8. Created by mum, educator, and children’s author Isabelle Russell, each book supports emotional literacy, resilience, and well-being through playful rhymes, lovable characters, and real-life challenges children face.

Rooted in child psychology and aligned with social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks, the Mushkin series helps children name their feelings, build confidence, and develop empathy in a way that’s fun, relatable, and developmentally appropriate.

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and schools, our books are loved by thousands of children across Australia and beyond. Whether you’re creating a calm-down corner, supporting a child through big emotions, or simply looking for meaningful bedtime stories, you’ll find what you need here.

Discover the books that make emotional education easy, engaging, and joyfully memorable.