Andrew Dittmer – Australian Children’s Author
Andrew Dittmer is an Australian children’s author from the Central Coast, NSW near Lake Macquarie. He writes stories for you to share with your loved ones from picture books to middle grade fiction. He writes about the value and capability that children have.
Moxie vs Cat Memes
Moxie vs Cat Memes will make kids laugh with all the hilarious things Moxie does to get her owner’s attention. Underneath the humour, there is a message to encourage us to give our love and attention to our loved ones around us.
And Moxie is going to be released to the USA and Canada later this year 2026 under the title Moxie Goes Vial!
Eight at a Time
Available now! Eight at a Time is a picture book based around the notion that everyone deserves to be free to follow their dreams. And no matter how small you are, you have the power to help someone who needs it. Learn more or Buy now
Snuffy
Andrew’s first picture book, Snuffy is a delightful book for your children with the message that they have unique abilities and skills and when they understand how to use them, they’ll make the world a better place. As you’re reading Snuffy, keep an eye on those cheeky seagulls! Snuffy was shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year awards.
Book Children’s Author, Andrew Dittmer for a school or library visit
Andrew loves visiting students to encourage their love of reading, books and being creative. Kids will love to discover that they are more creative than they realised and that they are capable of bringing their unique view and skills to the world. Get an Australian Children’s author like Andrew in to inspire the next generation of creators. Andrew does author visits in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and is also happy to travel further.
Resources for teachers and librarians
Download a free Creative Writing Booklet PDF to use in your classroom today for giving students practise writing and having their own book they can be proud of. They’ll have fun and improve their creative writing skills.
Read the Kids’ Book Blog! Find that perfect next book for your child.
Andrew reviews kids’ books and book creators so you can find a book that’s the perfect match for your kids, grandkids or students.
Find out the story behind the stories. Who are the people that write kids books? Do they live in castles with servants preparing their meals? Get to know amazing kids’ book creators.
I interview authors and illustrators of picture books, chapter books, middle grade and do some reviews for some books I love.
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