Jon Stubbs

Jon Stubbs is a Kiwi writer and the creative force behind the W.E.Kiwi. A former playwright, actor and stand-up comedian who spent years living overseas, Jon now calls New Zealand home again. W.E.Kiwi is crafting imaginative books and toys, with colourful characters to spark joy for kids and families around the world.  


Genre:

  • Children's Fiction
  • Comedy
  • Plays

Skills:

  • Playwriting
  • Readings
  • Workshops (children/schools)

Branch:

Auckland

Location:

Orewa

Publications:


Catch The Bad, Bad Rat

Written By Jon Stubbs

Illustrations by Krushna Nanda Das

ISBN: 978-0-473-71646-2, 32 pages, Ages 3-6yrs

When a naughty rat is spoiling all the fun then something must be done. A Kiwi gets out his flat and tries to Catch the Bad, Bad Rat.

A great story for young readers to learn simple words through phonics . 

What a Fright, Late at Night!

Written by Jon Stubbs

Illustrations by Krushna Nanda Das

ISBN- 978-1-0670326-0-9 , 32 pages, Ages 3-6 years

Something was shaking under his bed, it gave him a fright and up went his head. What could it be, that scares a Kiwi called W.E.?

Fun little story about a fright at night that has a happy ending.

 

ABC with W.E.Kiwi

Written by Jon Stubbs

Illustrations by Krushna Nanda das

ISBN- 978-1-0670326-6-1, 32 pages, Ages 3-6 years

An easy and fun way to ryhme along to your ABC's with a variety of wonderful animals and even a very sick Kangaroo. 

Kiwi Birds Can't Fly, So How Do They Travel?

Written by Jon Stubbs

Illustrations- Jamie Sales, Krushna Nada Das, Sathya Ranjan Pattaniak, Manual Pinpino Jnr

ISBN-978-1-0670326-3-0, 8 pages Bath Book 150x150mm

Ages 6 months+

A great way to introduce books to little ones when in the bath. A short ryhming story about different Kiwi and how they might travel from A to B. 

"A Kiwi may need to go far, so uses a CAR"

What Did You See, Mister W.E.?

Written by Jon Stubbs

Illustrations by Sathya Ranjan Pattaniak

ISBN : 978-1-0670326-2-3 - 36 pages, Paperback

When W.E.Kiwi sees a disaster

His memory will become a master

Of remembering everything that floated by

On the news he’ll report, or at least, give it a try!

Engaging story to read along to with simple repetition for phonics learning. Suitable for ages 4-6 years old

 

Double, Double, Water Trouble

Written by Jon Stubbs

Illustrations by Krushna Nanda Das

ISBN - 978-1-0670326-7-8, 32 pages, Paperback. Ages 4-6 years

Next door live Sheila, Shawnette and Shayne

Their garden is flooding, but without any rain

So how can a Kiwi fix this mess?

With a brilliant plan, and a little fin-esse

A story about over coming a disaster with the help of your friends.