Bright, silly, read-aloud adventures for kids aged 2–10. Plus a pile of cartoon work for when the kids go to bed. Illustrated from Country Victoria, Australia.
When the kids are in bed, a different kind of cast shows up. Moody, moody, moody — but still ridiculous.
The Gallery
Drawings, spreads, silly bits.
Pages from the books plus bits from the sketchbook — all drawn by Andrew Tynan.
About
tynan in the wild
G'day. I'm Andrew.
Andrew Tynan lives in the wilds of Country Victoria, Australia, where he juggles writing, wrangling two semi-feral young "children", and negotiating peace treaties between three dogs, two cats, and four judgmental chooks.
He draws for his kids (who are too busy watching Paw Patrol vs. Bluey to notice) and finds inspiration in the beautiful chaos of family life. When he's not putting out metaphorical fires, he's probably stepping in something literal.
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Reviews
What readers say.
Amazon reviews, plus one angry pigeon.
Absolutely loves The Ultimate Monster Hunter Guidebook! He couldn't put it down. It's become one of his favourite books.
— Kisha C., USA
A beautiful children's book, gorgeous illustrations and really well-written. Highly recommend!
— Wendy T., Tasmania
Great rhymes and fun adventures made this a favourite at bedtime. ★★★★★
— Lm10
I wanted to like this but unfortunately I am an actual pigeon and cannot read. It's odd that I even made it this far. ★★
— A Pigeon, The Park
FAQ
Questions from parents (and one lawyer).
Gift ideas, age ranges, commissions — the stuff people actually ask.
What are the best funny children's books for ages 2–10?
Andrew Tynan's picture books are written for ages 2–10 and built to make kids (and parents) laugh. Start with The Fartiest Fart That Ever Farted for ages 3–7, or The Ultimate Monster Hunter Guidebook for ages 5–10 — both are popular Australian children's books perfect for bedtime or read-aloud.
Are these good gift ideas for kids?
Yes — Andrew's bright, silly picture books are top-selling birthday, Christmas, Easter and baby shower gift ideas for Aussie families. Each book is a read-aloud winner with bold cartoon illustrations, clever humour and a proper laugh-out-loud ending. Easy to wrap, impossible to forget.
Where can I buy Andrew Tynan's children's books?
All of Andrew's funny kids books are available on Amazon Australia, including The Fartiest Fart, Monster Hunter Guidebook, Willow's Big Brave Imagination, and the forthcoming Damien Kookaburra.
Does Andrew do illustration commissions?
Yes — Andrew takes commissions for children's book illustration, cartoon character design, custom family portraits and brand mascots. Bright, silly, expressive style. Start a commission or email andrew.tynan@gmail.com.
What age group are these picture books for?
Andrew Tynan's picture books target kids aged 2–10, with a sweet spot at 3–5 for read-aloud and 5–8 for early readers. Monster Hunter Guidebook stretches up to 10. All four books are safe, bright and bedtime-friendly.
Are Andrew Tynan's books Australian?
Yep — Andrew is a children's book author and illustrator based in Country Victoria, Australia. His stories celebrate Aussie humour, characters and settings: footy, kookaburras, bush animals and the beautiful chaos of Aussie family life. A solid pick if you want homegrown Australian children's books in your library.
Do you offer school visits or author events?
Yes — Andrew does school visits, library reads, bookshop events and book fair appearances across Victoria and online for the rest of Australia. Great for literacy weeks, book week, author talks and illustration workshops. Email to book.
Are these books good for reluctant readers?
Absolutely. Short, silly, visual and fart-forward where appropriate — they're designed to hook reluctant readers and early readers alike. Many parents tell Andrew that his books were the first their kid actually asked to read.
Reading Corner
Funny kids book guides + gift ideas.
Reading lists, gift guides and silly picture book round-ups from Andrew.
Best Funny Picture Books for 4-Year-Olds
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