Journal
Little things, big wonder
Ideas for noticing the everyday discoveries that inspire a story.
November 5, 2026
Samantha McGilvray · Children's author
Little stories.
Wonderful
possibilities.
Welcome to Samantha’s story world. Discover her first picture book, meet an imaginative little emu, and follow the stories still to come.
✦ The first book from Samantha
Curiosity ✧ Imagination ✧ Connection
✦ The first book
A world of imagination begins
Pecky's Sparkles
are a Superpower!
Meet Pecky, a little emu with a wonderfully busy mind. Her days are filled with tiny discoveries, big ideas and extraordinary imaginary adventures.
A warm story about curiosity, creativity and the reassurance of being loved just as you are.
- Picture book
- Children's fiction
- In development
Inside Pecky's story
Curiosity, imagination & connection.
A warm story about curiosity, creativity and the reassurance of being loved just as you are.
Curiosity
Tiny discoveries and big ideas fill the days of a little emu with a wonderfully busy mind.
Imagination
Ordinary moments become extraordinary imaginary adventures, from ocean waves to the Australian bush.
Connection
Being noticed, understood and loved just as you are. A story to share and grow with.
The author behind the stories
Meet Samantha.
Samantha McGilvray is the author of Pecky’s Sparkles are a Superpower!, her first children’s book.
Her first story introduces readers to Pecky, a curious little emu whose imagination turns ordinary moments into adventures.
Samantha McGilvray · Author portrait coming soon
A story brought to life
A little glimpse of Pecky's world.
A dedicated space for the official book trailer.
Book trailer · Coming soon
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“You notice things that the rest of us sometimes miss.”
From Pecky's Sparkles are a Superpower!
Samantha's bookshelf
Little stories & new adventures.
Discover Pecky’s story, with more books to join the shelf in time.
The first book
Pecky's Sparkles are a Superpower!
A little emu. A wonderfully busy mind. A world of possibilities.
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Coming
Soon
Samantha McGILVRAY
Future book
More stories to come
A space for Samantha’s future books. Details will be shared when ready.
Coming soon
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Coming
Soon
Samantha McGILVRAY
Future book
More stories to come
A space for Samantha’s future books. Details will be shared when ready.
Coming soon
The journal
Notes from the writing desk.
A home for future book news, creative reflections and behind-the-scenes updates.
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November 4, 2026
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The magic of make-believe
Creative play, imagination and the adventures still to come.
November 3, 2026
Say hello
Let's start a conversation.
For reader messages, book enquiries and future collaborations.