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When a funky fungus threatens Laura’s American corn crop, George the Farmer jets off to Nebraska to lend a hand. With maps, a harvester and a whole lot of Aussie ingenuity, can the crew turn trouble into a-maize-ing fun — and turn a crop crisis into a community celebration?

This cheeky cross-continental adventure introduces kids to corn smut (a real-life fungus), the role of fungi in food systems, and how farmers adapt to challenges in clever, sustainable ways. There’s even a surprise kangaroo-shaped corn maze to top it all off!

With 16 full-page colour illustrations, this 32-page story is a fun and educational way to teach kids about corn, fungi, food waste, and global farming — perfect for ages 2–10.

First released in 2025. Printed in South Australia using vegetable-based inks on paper from well-managed forests.

ISBN: 978-1-7642554-2-4

About the Picture Book Series

George the Farmer isn’t just a character — he’s a whole world of fun and learning. Created in regional South Australia, our award-winning picture books inspire kids to connect with the land, understand where their food and fibre come from, and celebrate the everyday heroes of agriculture.

Each book follows George, Dr Ruby and their family as they face real-life farm challenges — from shearing sheep and harvesting apples to fixing dairy dilemmas and investigating bee breakouts. Every story is packed with gentle humour, strong female characters, and ripper facts about modern farming.

But the books are just the beginning! George the Farmer is also home to:

• Free, curriculum-aligned educator resources (F–Year 4)
• Catchy paddock-to-plate music and songs
• Popular YouTube and ABC iView videos
• Stage shows, puzzles, dolls and more

Perfect for kids aged 2–10 — whether they live in the city or the bush.