Growing courage, kindness

and belonging.

one story at a time.

Beautifully illustrated stories that spark conversations and stay with children long after the final page.

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Stories to Discover

Three stories created to spark curiosity, conversation and connection.

Cover of The Girl in the Mirror by Rising Cub Books, a children's picture book about courage, kindness and belonging.

The Girl In the Mirror

Inspired by a true story.

Cover of Frankie the Fierce, a children's picture book by Rising Cub Books about resilience, courage and family.

Frankie the Fierce

A true story of courage.

Coming soon children's book from Rising Cub Books.
Coming soon children's book from Rising Cub Books.

A new story is growing….

Currently in production

Every story begins with a single page.

At Rising Cub Books, we believe stories help children discover courage, kindness and belonging.

We don't tell children what to think.

We create stories that spark curiosity, conversation and connection.

From a tiny seed…

Every dream begins with a tiny seed.

Growing courage, kindness and belonging...one story at a time.

Meet Greg

Hi, I’m Greg McPhee.

Rising Cub Books began with a simple belief.

That stories can do more than entertain.

They can help children ask questions, start conversations and discover that they are not alone.

Every book is inspired by real moments, real families and the quiet lessons that stay with us long after childhood.

My hope is that somewhere, years from now, a grown-up says:

"When I was little, there was this book..."

Because sometimes a single story is enough to plant a seed that grows for a lifetime.

Join the Journey

Follow the journey of Rising Cub Books, discover new stories, and share in the moments that shape them.

What’s Growing

Stories don’t end on the final page. See what’s growing at Rising Cub Books.

From the Studio

Step inside Rising Cub Books through animations, films and moments from behind the stories.

Stories in motion

From the Bookshelf

Coming next: Frankie the Fierce

Meet Frankie. Fierce from the very beginning, and determined to do things her own way.

Coming 26 September

In the Classroom

Resources designed to help teachers explore the ideas, choices and relationships within our stories.

Stories that start conversations.

Teacher Resources Are Growing