For as long as I can remember, I’ve been telling stories.
From the crazy, outlandish and often naughty stories I told as a kid growing up in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne to the marketing and advertising stories I tell in my career as an Advertising Creative.
A self confessed rebel, chocoholic and lover of rain - my heart is firmly planted in picture books and writing words that engage, inspire and empower little people on their journey to becoming big people.
Hey there, I’m Mary Anastasiou!
Creative. Author. Picture Book Designer. Mentor.
Mum to one pretty intuitive kid who, at 6 years old, set me off on the most amazing publishing journey with a simple “When are you going to make your dream come true mummy”
Inspired to show him that dreams really do come true, I set off on the self published journey with my first title: ‘I want to be a Rock Star’ released in 2016. Since then, my ‘I want to be..’ series of picture books have become favourites amongst little readers, educators and professionals with 'I want to be a Sport Star' shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the year in 2022.
Publishing roles including former Creative Director for Larrikin House and Managing Editor/Marketing Manager for Five Mile have seen me become responsible for helping other aspiring authors to realise their publishing dreams.
You could say, that this lil’ rebel has finally found her cause.
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My Books
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I want to be a Rock Star
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Anil Tortop
Published by: Larrikin HouseRegular price $17.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
I want to be a Movie Star
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Anil Tortop
Published by: Larrikin HouseRegular price $13.40 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
I want to be a Sports Star
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Anil Tortop
Published by: Larrikin HouseRegular price From $12.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
Jimmy Bottoms
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Alex Patrick
Published by: Five Mile BooksRegular price $17.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
Julius Squeezer
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Marina Verola
Published by: Five Mile BooksRegular price $17.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
The Art of Making Friends
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Sam Lowman
Published by: Five Mile BooksRegular price $17.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
'I want to be...' Book Bundle
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Anil Tortop
Published by: Larrikin HouseRegular price $44.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per -
Tilly's New Broom
Written by: Mary Anastasiou
Illustrated by: Giorgia Clerico
Published by: Five Mile BooksRegular price $17.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price per
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No idea what a personal brand is? Think of it as your literary business card- here's 6 great tips for creating a memorable one.
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Amy Dunjey: On reading, vocabulary and speech
Speech Pathologist and author, Amy Dunjey, shares tips for enhancing the book-sharing experience and books to support language and vocabulary.
Amy Dunjey: On reading, vocabulary and speech
Speech Pathologist and author, Amy Dunjey, shares tips for enhancing the book-sharing experience and books to support language and vocabulary.
