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Welcome to the official home of Even George , a heartwarming picture book by Carolyn Cockburn. With beautiful illustrations by Vaughan Duck , this fun, poignant, and hopeful story is perfect for any child who just doesn’t seem to fit in.

Designed for children ages 6 to 9 , Even George reminds us that every student has their own unique way of shining.

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Even George is a fun, poignant and hopeful story for any child who just doesn’t seem to fit in. Set in a school, at the beginning of a new school year all the children are excited; except reluctant student, George. However George’s supportive teacher creatively helps George to join in. And, of course, there’s a twist at the end.

About the Story
(A Sneak Peek!)

It is the beginning of a new school year, and all the children are excited —except for our reluctant student, George. While the rest of the class dives into their lessons, George struggles to engage

  • “On Monday, Miss Tancy taught spelling. Everyone wrote super sentences. Except George.”

  • “On Tuesday, Miss Tancy taught maths. Everyone worked on puzzling problems. Except George.”

Fortunately, George’s supportive teacher creatively finds a way to help George join in. What happens next? Read to find out the wonderful twist at the end!

The Complete Resource Pack

Bring Even George to life in your classroom or home!

Our comprehensive Resource Pack gives educators and parents everything they need for engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons.

What’s included in this resource pack:

Book Guide

An 8-page PDF guide featuring specific questions to ask before, during, and after reading

Lesson Activities

A 20-page PDF covering a wide range of curriculum areas.

Character Activities

A 10-page PDF packed with character-focused exercises.

About the Author

Carolyn Cockburn is a former educational consultant based in Adelaide, South Australia. You can find her on Instagram: pinkgumboot.

Carolyn Cockburn is a former educational consultant who is passionate about inclusive learning. She is based in Adelaide, South Australia. You can follow her author journey and connect with her on Instagram at pinkgumboot.

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Testimonials
What people say

If the mark of a great picture book is that it both instructs and delights then Even George seems set to do both. Anyone who reads aloud to children will welcome this wise little book with its catchy refrain, its quirky but instantly recognisable characters, its subtle lessons for young and old, and its perfect surprise ending, which somehow manages to remain new every time the book is read.
Peter, teacher and educational author
☆☆☆☆☆
If the mark of a great picture book is that it both instructs and delights then Even George seems set to do both. Anyone who reads aloud to children will welcome this wise little book with its catchy refrain, its quirky but instantly recognisable characters, its subtle lessons for young and old, and its perfect surprise ending, which somehow manages to remain new every time the book is read.
Anyone who reads aloud to children will welcome this wise little book
Peter, teacher and educational author
What a beautiful and engaging story about different ways to encourage learning for those of us that don’t fit the mould. Like my own son.
Viv, parent and teacher
☆☆☆☆☆
What a beautiful and engaging story about different ways to encourage learning for those of us that don’t fit the mould. Like my own son.
Engaging story about different ways to encourage learning for those of us that don’t fit the mould.
Viv, parent and teacher
This is an amazing book about a child who is totally disinterested in school. So many people I talk too say they were a George or who have a family member who was. And of course there’s twist at the end.
Andrew, grandparent
☆☆☆☆☆
This is an amazing book about a child who is totally disinterested in school. So many people I talk too say they were a George or who have a family member who was. And of course there’s twist at the end.
So many people I talk too say they were a George or who have a family member who was
Andrew, grandparent
Thank you for reading your book at my school. I want my mummy to buy your book. I have never seen anyone like me in a book before, my mummy will love this too.
Ari, student 6 years old
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for reading your book at my school. I want my mummy to buy your book. I have never seen anyone like me in a book before, my mummy will love this too.
I have never seen anyone like me in a book before, my  mummy will love this too.
Ari, student 6 years old
This is an excellent picture storybook for a teacher, a teacher’s aide, or any student who might struggle to either fit in or keep up. I find it distressing that kids feel the need to ‘fit in’ but that is the reality in most classes, and most schools. This book is beautiful and has a gentle way of introducing other ‘ways’ to bring children into the learning environment – their community. Well done to Carolyn Cockburn and her fabulous illustrator, Vaughan Duck.
5 star Amazon Review
☆☆☆☆☆
This is an excellent picture storybook for a teacher, a teacher’s aide, or any student who might struggle to either fit in or keep up. I find it distressing that kids feel the need to ‘fit in’ but that is the reality in most classes, and most schools. This book is beautiful and has a gentle way of introducing other ‘ways’ to bring children into the learning environment – their community. Well done to Carolyn Cockburn and her fabulous illustrator, Vaughan Duck.
Beautiful and has a gentle way of introducing other ‘ways’ to bring children into the learning environment
5 star Amazon Review
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