Join me for the online launch of The Talking Fish at Buddleia Cove. Meet the characters, hear a little of the story and enjoy a glimpse of the animated read-along, created by my husband David.
For parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles and anyone looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for a child.
Wednesday 25 November 2026 8.00–8.45 pm Melbourne time (AEDT) Free to attend · Online via Zoom
Buy the Kindle eBook on Amazon for AUD $2.99 on 25 November 2026 to qualify for two FREE gifts: the animated read-along and a printable colouring and activity book.
Join the launch or get a reminder
Registrations are open. Enter your first name and email for launch confirmations and reminders. You can register even if you cannot attend live. We’ll email your private Zoom joining details closer to the launch.
Can’t make the evening? You can still buy on 25 November and claim the two gifts with a qualifying purchase. Attendance is optional.
Our launch-day offer: buy the Kindle eBook on Amazon for AUD $2.99 on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and claim two FREE gifts: the animated read-along, created by my husband David, and a printable colouring and activity book.
Read it. Watch it. Colour it. After launch, the complete digital bundle will be available for AUD $19.95: a downloadable storybook, David’s animated read-along and the printable colouring and activity book.
The launch-day Kindle eBook is purchased separately through Amazon. Submit proof of your qualifying purchase to receive the two gifts at no extra charge.
NOVEMBER25WEDNESDAY · 2026
Launch-day offer ends 11.59 pm Melbourne time
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Buy the book
Purchase the Kindle eBook on Amazon for AUD $2.99 on Wednesday 25 November 2026, between 12.00 am and 11.59 pm Melbourne time. Keep your order confirmation.
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Claim your gift
Enter your first and last name and email in the claim form, then upload your Amazon receipt or order confirmation showing the book title, purchase date and order number. Hide your address, payment details and unrelated purchases.
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Enjoy your gifts
After checking your claim, we’ll email your Vimeo viewing link and colouring book download within two working days.
Purchases are not open yet. Register above for launch confirmations and reminders. Attendance is optional; a qualifying launch-day purchase is required for the gifts.
The read-along and colouring book are gifts with a qualifying launch-day eBook purchase. No review is required. The AUD $2.99 offer refers to Amazon Australia; pricing in other Amazon stores may differ. Check the price displayed by Amazon before purchasing.
BOUGHT YOUR COPY?
Your next adventure is a click away.
Buy the Kindle eBook of The Talking Fish at Buddleia Cove on Amazon for AUD $2.99 on Wednesday 25 November 2026, between 12.00 am and 11.59 pm Melbourne time, and receive both launch gifts FREE.
Submit your proof of purchase by 11.59 pm Melbourne time on Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Your two gifts are David’s animated read-along on Vimeo and the printable colouring and activity book.
Free launch registration alone does not qualify. Your eBook purchase must be dated 25 November 2026.
Claim your launch gifts
Bought the Kindle eBook on Amazon on 25 November 2026? Have your order confirmation ready. Please hide your address, payment details and any unrelated purchases.
✓ Your first and last name and email✓ Upload your Amazon receipt or order confirmation✓ Show the book title, purchase date and order number in your upload
The claim form will be available here for launch-day buyers.
Once approved, you can keep enjoying your gift after the claim deadline.
THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
Hello, I’m Connie.
I’m a speaker and bestselling author from Melbourne, Australia. This is my first book for children.
I carried this story for many years before writing it down in prison, during the hardest time of my life. An English teacher encouraged me to write it, and that encouragement stayed with me.
Now Natalie and Dirk have a book of their own.
“For the teacher who believed in this story before I did.”The book’s dedication
Connie ♥
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before you set sail.
What is the launch-day offer?
On Wednesday 25 November 2026, the Kindle eBook launch offer is AUD $2.99 on Amazon. Qualifying buyers can claim David’s animated read-along and the printable colouring and activity book at no extra charge. Attendance alone does not qualify. Submit proof of purchase by 11.59 pm Melbourne time on 2 December 2026.
Can I buy the complete bundle after launch?
Yes. The complete digital bundle will be available after launch for AUD $19.95. It includes a downloadable storybook, the animated read-along and the printable colouring and activity book. It is separate from the Amazon Kindle edition.
How do I qualify for the launch gifts?
Buy the Kindle eBook of The Talking Fish at Buddleia Cove on Amazon for AUD $2.99 on Wednesday 25 November 2026, between 12.00 am and 11.59 pm Melbourne time. Submit your proof of purchase through the claim form by 11.59 pm Melbourne time on Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Do I need to attend the online launch?
No. Your qualifying launch-day Amazon Kindle eBook purchase is what matters. You can buy on launch day and claim your gift whether or not you attend.
Is it a download or a viewing link?
The animated read-along is a Vimeo viewing link. The colouring and activity book is a printable PDF with 19 colouring pictures, a draw-your-own rockpool friend page and space to write a little story. We’ll email both after checking your qualifying purchase. These gifts do not include a PDF or Kindle copy of the storybook.
What if the book is a gift?
The purchaser can claim both gifts using their own email address, then share them with the family receiving the book. The gifts are for personal and household use.
Does the story touch on loss?
Yes. Alongside its friendship and humour, the story gently addresses the death of a friend and remembering someone special. Reading it together gives children room to ask questions.
How were the illustrations created?
Connie Paglianiti created the illustrations using AI tools. The story is written by Connie, and the animated read-along is created by her husband David.
Will claiming sign me up for marketing emails?
No. Your email is used to send your gift and resolve your claim. Any invitation to receive future book news will be optional.
FROM BUDDLEIA COVE, WITH LOVE
A little story. Something to keep.
For the children in your life, and the grown-ups who read beside them.
