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Marina Swan

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Marina Swan is an award-winning Australian author, early years educator and independent publisher with more than 20 years of classroom experience. Her stories are shaped by a deep understanding of how children learn—through curiosity, play, imagination and meaningful connection.

Winner of the National Education Award for Innovation in Teaching, Marina brings the early years curriculum to life through gentle, story-driven adventures. Her children’s books thoughtfully explore early literacy, numeracy, science, nature, faith, social development and emotional learning, making them ideal for home reading, classrooms and school libraries.

Marina is the creator of the much-loved Ellie and Ollie collection, featuring a curious ginger kitten and a gen Marina Swan is an award-winning Australian author, early years educator and independent publisher with more than 20 years of classroom experience. Her stories are shaped by a deep understanding of how children learn—through curiosity, play, imagination and meaningful connection.

Winner of the National Education Award for Innovation in Teaching, Marina brings the early years curriculum to life through gentle, story-driven adventures. Her children’s books thoughtfully explore early literacy, numeracy, science, nature, faith, social development and emotional learning, making them ideal for home reading, classrooms and school libraries.

Marina is the creator of the much-loved Ellie and Ollie collection, featuring a curious ginger kitten and a gentle golden retriever inspired by her own cat and a close friend’s dog. Her growing catalogue includes The Adventures of Ellie & Ollie, the interactive Where’s Ollie? seek-and-find series, Ellie & Ollie’s Secret Adventures for developing readers, and the faith-based Ellie & Ollie Learn Faith series, co-written with fellow teacher Lucy Maud. She is also the author of the educational food and cooking book Eat a Rainbow with Ellie and Ollie.

Across these stories, Ellie and Ollie explore the natural world, solve problems, help animals, build friendships and discover important lessons about honesty, courage, kindness, belonging and caring for others. With approachable language, memorable characters and meaningful learning connections, Marina’s books are designed to encourage confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.

Marina also writes for older readers. She is the author of You Matter, a powerful young adult anthology inspired by real-life experiences and created to encourage important conversations about teenage pressure, mental health, grief, substance use, fentanyl awareness, decision-making and asking for help. At the heart of the book is a simple but vital message: you matter exactly as you are.

For fantasy readers, Marina is the creator of The Sisters of Eldoria Hexalogy, an immersive portal-fantasy series beginning with The Awakening, followed by Belonging, Becoming and The Convergence. Filled with ancient magic, hidden worlds, family connections, spirit companions and the living resonance of Eldoria, the series explores identity, courage, belonging and the extraordinary bonds between sisters.

With more than 50 books written and published across children’s literature, early-reader adventures, educational resources, faith-based stories, young adult fiction and fantasy, Marina’s goal remains the same: to create meaningful stories readers will treasure and that parents, teachers and librarians will return to again and again.

Marina welcomes photographs and videos of children enjoying Ellie and Ollie’s adventures. Follow her on Instagram at:
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Average rating: 5.0 · 17 ratings · 1 review · 53 distinct works

	Something's Down There it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kann ich auch Flügel bekommen?: Die Abenteuer von Ellie und Ollie 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Puis-je aussi me faire pousser des ailes ?: Les aventures d'Ellie et Ollie 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Where's Ollie A Road Adventure 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where's Ollie A Jurassic Adventure by Marina Swan (Goodreads Author), Swan (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Why Just 10 Minutes of Reading a Day Can Transform Your Child’s Learning

Reading to your child is one of the simplest and most powerful things you can do to support their development. It doesn’t require expensive resources, complicated routines, or hours of time. In fact, just 10 minutes of reading a day can have a remarkable impact on your child’s learning, confidence, and love of books.

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I absolutely adored Princess Amelie’s Unicorn Quest! Reading it felt like stepping into a world of magic, imagination, and courage alongside Amelie. The rhyming text is playful and charming, and I loved how the story celebrates creativity, bravery, a ...more
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I was truly touched by Sebastian the Superhero. This story is full of warmth, courage, and magic, celebrating the incredible strength of even the tiniest heroes. Sebastian’s journey is inspiring, and the watercolor illustrations make every page feel ...more
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