About

Hello! I'm Ant, and I've always loved drawing and painting. Surprisingly, it took until I reached the age of 38 and revisited my old primary school books to stumble upon words of encouragement from a former English teacher about my creative writing skills.

This unexpected discovery sparked a thought – why not combine these talents?

As a parent, I experienced the magic of story time, those precious moments in the day when I could wholeheartedly dive into the realm of imagination with my kids.

The blend of drawing, writing skills, and my passion for story time naturally led me on a journey to become an author/illustrator. That's how Ant Power Books came to life – a dedication to nurturing the creative spirits of young readers everywhere.

As a child, I had a special love for stories that rhymed. That’s why most—if not all—of my books follow a rhythmic, rhyming style. Through this approach to writing, combined with my illustrations, I’ve worked to bring the characters and their worlds to life.

I sincerely hope you and your little people enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them!

Kiwi Powered!

Ant Power Books is more than just stories; it's a celebration of local NZ craftsmanship.

Printing: My books are proudly printed by Speedprint, a NZ owned and operated print company based in Dunedin. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, Speedprint brings my stories to life.

Video: To capture the essence of Ant Power Books, Wellington-based videographer Chris Chalmers kindly offered his video wizardry to bring the Ant Power Books brand to life through a series of short animated videos.

Shipping: From my doorstep to yours, I've partnered with GoSweetSpot, a New Zealand born and bred shipping company.

Supporting Local Every Step of the Way: By choosing Ant Power Books, you're not just supporting me – you're supporting a network of Kiwi talent and businesses found right here in New Zealand.

Join us in celebrating Kiwi-made excellence – explore Ant Power Books today and experience the magic of stories that are truly born and bred in Aotearoa.